Destin Private Tiki Helps Locals Rediscover Crab Island
Ask most locals about Crab Island and you’ll usually hear one of two responses:
“I used to go all the time.” Or: “It’s been years.”
Life...
Emerald Coast Open Removes More Than 20,000 Lionfish
The Gulf waters surrounding Destin-Fort Walton Beach are a little healthier this month thanks to more than 100 divers from across the country who...
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Returns June 17-21
The 24th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (ECBC) returns to Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort June 17-21, bringing one of...
New Encounters and Old Friends: A Summer to Remember at Gulfarium
Manatee Cove Brings Guests Face to Face with Florida’s Gentle Giants
Discover one of Gulfarium’s newest and most inspiring experiences at Manatee Cove, a state...
Red Snapper Season Returns with Record Opportunities for Gulf Anglers
Red snapper season is finally here, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best years in recent memory for Gulf Coast...
A Pastor’s Ponderings: Cry For Those You Love
By Pastor Dave Holland
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known...
Letter from a 4th Grader – Dad
By Sean Dietrich
I get a lot of letters from kids. Such as the letter that came yesterday, via snail mail. It was penned in...
Keeping Homes Looking Their Best During the Busy Summer Season
By Kyle Sparks, Ovation Painting
Summer along the Emerald Coast brings energy, visitors, and long days by the water. Homes across Destin, Santa Rosa Beach,...
1776 Meets 2026: Okaloosa County Launches America 250 Celebration in Grand...
By Lori Leath Miller
As America approaches its 250th birthday, Okaloosa County is preparing to celebrate in a way that’s both deeply patriotic and unmistakably...
‘Time Is’: Destin Remembers Bruce Cheves
By Lori Leath Miller
The boats returned to the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar just as they had thousands of times before. Captains...



































































