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The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier philanthropic wine events, is celebrating a milestone year as it marks its...

A Valentine’s weekend brunch concert celebrating the legendary composer through music, stories and letters DESTIN, FLA (Jan. 22, 2026) — Sinfonia Gulf Coast welcomes back...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 7 Choctawhatchee Audubon will host educational stations during the annual Camellia Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from...

Baytowne Wharf transforms into a hub of flavor and festivity as the 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival returns with gumbo, Mardi Gras spirit and...

April 24–25, 2026 The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier philanthropic wine events, is celebrating a milestone year as it...

By Lori Smith Local organization Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation (EMIF) continues to grow its impact across Northwest Florida, awarding scholarships this year to nine students...

Feb. 13–14 | The Alice in Destin This Valentine’s weekend, fall in love with the songs behind the hits. For the Love of Songwriting returns to...

By Barbara Palmgren Linda Ronstadt once echoed these lines in her signature hit, “Blue Bayou:” I’m going back someday Come what may to Blue Bayou Where the folks...

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel The voter approved infrastructure surtax has been a hugely successful program that has allowed us to make significant infrastructure investments in...

The Person Behind the Music, the Moments, and the Magic By Lori Smith I’ll admit it — when I first sat down to write this, I...