Straight to the Point… Norriego Point!

This time Mayor Wagner and I sat down to talk about the developments at Norriego Point. TY:  You can’t drive over the bridge or be...

Truth Be Sold: The Hidden Costs of Rate 2/1 Buydowns and...

By Paul Domenech Truth be sold: 2/1 rate buydowns might sound attractive, but they can cost you more in the long run, especially if you’re...

Celebrating Mom

By Christopher Manson It was the day before my birthday, and I was talking to my mother (Pauline Manson, nee Weekley) about the legendary movie...

Is Your Storefront Silently Sending Customers Away This Season?

By Danica LaFaire In the heart of Northwest Florida, from the streets of Destin to the shops in Fort Walton Beach and the growing businesses...

ECCAC Observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Kay Phelan The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) recognized National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April, highlighting the importance of families, communities and...

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...

Baytowne May 2025

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 &...