Where Passion Meets Purpose: Destin High School Builds Futures
Why settle for an ordinary high school experience when you can have something exceptional—and tuition-free?
Open enrollment is NOW underway at Destin High School (DHS),...
Cheers to 20 Years: Destin Charity Wine Auction Raises $3.55M for...
The 20th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, raised a record-breaking $3.55 million—a $350,000 increase over last year—to support 17...
Award-Winning and Moving Forward: West Florida NSDAR Charts a Bright Future
By Marcia Hull
Founded in 2014, the West Florida Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WFLDAR, NSDAR) was recently recognized by...
Summer Sparkles at The Village of Baytowne Wharf!
Make May Magical at The Village of Baytowne Wharf!
Get ready—May is bursting with energy at The Village of Baytowne Wharf! From sunset strolls to...
Around Town
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Demetrius Fuller Accepted into Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy; Takes Leadership Role in Music Education
Demetrius Fuller, Founder and Music &...
How to Take Back Your Time and Boost Your Impact
By Bill Mason, Executive Coach and Founder of Rocket Fuel Coach
Time is the one resource we all want more of—but often use the worst.
Recently,...
The Blessings of Theatre Education
By Heath Carroll, Education and Outreach Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
I’ve been blessed enough to work in theatre education for 13 years. I’ve seen...
Arts News
Student Art Contest Now Open!
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is accepting entries for its 16th Annual School Poster Contest, open to all K–12 students...
Summer Camps 2025: A Local Guide for Families
Destin Life has curated a recommended list of a variety of summer camps to keep your kids engaged this summer! From STEM and environmental...
A Legend at 100: The Primrose
By Christopher Manson
In 1925, the Jazz Age was in full swing, The New Yorker magazine published its first issue, and here on the Emerald...