So Nice, They Named It Twice: John-John Automotive

A Local Heritage of Business, Family and Integrity At age 3, John Michael (“Mike”) Ward helped his dad change the spark plugs in his “wheel-stand”...

Off the Hook: Meet our Hometown Hero, Kathy Marler Blue

By Jason Belcher Kathy Marler Blue is a hometown hero. A lifelong Destin resident, Kathy’s devotion to her town and the preservation of its legacy...
real estate, housing, economy

I Just Can’t Afford to Buy a Home. What Can I...

By Gail Pelto, Realtor Many renters are renting because they don’t think they have the substantial down payment or the good credit necessary to get...

Destin Forward… Trip to the Florida Capitol!

By Lori Leath Smith One of the best ways to learn is by doing. As business professionals and community leaders, the Destin Forward class has...

A Pastor’s Ponderings: Following His Dream

By Dave Holland The teenage boy didn’t have a care in the world playing on the Welsh hillsides overlooking the Atlantic. His affluent and devout...
beach walk lobster

Destin Dining Guide March 2020

Beachwalk Café Located directly on the beautiful beaches of Destin, Beach Walk Café offers a stunning selection of fresh seafood dishes that will have your...

The Benefits of a Personal Trainer

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach Lack of motivation, discipline and lack of knowledge are huge hurdles when it comes to working out...

The Palms Bistro Celebrates Grand Opening

In February, the Palms Bistro celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber. Now under new ownership, The Palms Bistro,...

Medicare Open Enrollment Period: Important for You?

By Greg Durette As with many situations, in order to give a good answer to the original question, one must first ask another. In this...

Journey Bravely: What’s Your Life Dashboard Telling You?

By Stephanie Craig As you’re driving down the road, your car dashboard tells you your speed, engine temperature, gas level and oil needs. Maybe you...