Don’t Be a Hurdle, Save a Turtle: Keep the Beaches Clean,...
By Heather Bennett Eye
Long before the beaches were our escape and playground, before we built homes near the dunes, before we built sandcastles, dug...
Multi-County Collaboration to Add 224-Foot Vessel to Artificial Reef System
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners recently approved an agreement between the county and the Panama City Beach...
Fresh from the Gulf: Destin’s 48th Seafood Festival Returns Sept. 25-27
By Cali Hlavac
Full of flavor, one of Destin’s most beloved traditions is back and bigger than ever. The Destin Seafood Festival returns Sept. 25–27...
Destin Dining and Entertainment
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
Since 1984, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar has been serving cold Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. From its humble...
Around Town
Destin High Ushers in New Leadership
Destin High School has named Jill McNamara principal and Matt Means assistant principal as Dr. Diane Kelley retires after...
The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Big Lineup: Brews, Art, Bubbly, Music...
Save the Date for the 18th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest!
Friday, Oct. 16 – Saturday, Oct. 17 | The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Mark your calendars...
Ask Destinites: Property Dispute Over Unrecorded Utility Easement
By Patricia Lee, Owner, www.Destinites.com
This past month, a member of our Destinites Facebook group for locals shared a serious concern about her property. Other...
Start Here. Engineer Your Future Here.
New NWFSC–UWF partnership will allow local students to pursue four engineering degrees without leaving Northwest Florida
For many local students, earning an engineering degree has...
Around Town Events
Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village
Thursdays | 6–9 p.m.
HarborWalk Village | Destin Harbor
Spend Thursday evenings along the Destin Harbor with live music, DJs, glow stilt...
Toss for a Cause at Sandy Bags!
4th Annual “Bags on the Porch” Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Back Porch, 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98, Destin
Grab your favorite...
