Become Involved to Contribute to Destin’s Economic Development
By Lori Leath Smith, Destin Forward Class Member
I value serving alongside friends, colleagues and community leaders who take the time to get involved. The...
Radiant Barrier: Alien Technology?
By Chris Balzar
I have been in the home improvement industry for more than 17 years and have heard just about all the sales gimmicks...
The Workforce Needs Steven Hurst
By Bill Allison,
Director, Strategic Workforce Solutions at Northwest Florida State College
We don’t know much about Steven Hurst’s background, but what we do know is...
A Pastor’s Ponderings: After Christmas
By Dave Holland
Miss Judith was an older schoolteacher in the 1930s, when it was believed that a woman’s place was at home with her...
Biscuit
By Sean Dietrich
CRACKER BARREL—I am eating breakfast with a cute date. My date is a baby. A fat baby. She is my niece, Lucy.
I...
Journey Bravely: Ditch Resolutions for Life-Giving Activities
By Stephanie Craig
Tired of making resolutions and experiencing a sense of failure by the end of January? It’s easy to make self-disciplined plans in...
Recharge For 2020!
ACSM Names “Wearable Tech” as the Top Fitness Trend for 2020
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
Here we are starting a new...
Intentions Versus Resolutions
By Melanie Stewart
There’s something so refreshing and exciting about January and the start of a new year; a blank slate, a chance to renew...
Not The Same Old Resolution
By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
The New Year is the traditional time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and failures as well as determine our...
From the Mayor: Happy New Year Destin!
I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful holiday season. I know I did! It’s a brand-new year and as I...



































































