Fudpuckers Fudinator

The Tale of a True Destin Local: The Fudpucker’s Story

By Cali Hlavac It doesn’t get more local than the story of how Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar and Grill came to be in our tourist town...

Emerald Coast Olive Oil’s Recipe of the Month

We all hear that olive oil is good for us, but the quality of olive oil can vary vastly between typical grocery store olive...

Sinfonia’s Classical Connections Series Features Accordionist Hanzhi Wang

Sinfonia Gulf Coast is kicking off their 2018 Classical Connections series with a concert featuring accordionist Hanzhi Wang. Ms. Wang joins Sinfonia for the...

The Art of Whiskey Making

By Whitney Lee Destin locals and neighbors, Camden Ford and Aaron Barnes, spent many a night in their backyards in Indian Bayou, taking in the...

The Heart and Soul of Soulfish Art

By Bobby Parker The Emerald Coast has become home to artists of all sorts over the years with its natural beauty and its bountiful sources...

Aletha’s Hope Providing Aid to Liberian Orphans

To us locals, Zhalman Harris is one of the best photographers in the area. If you attend any area event, you are likely to...

South Walton Academy Bridges the Gap Locally

In 2013, Calley Middlebrook’s youngest child was diagnosed with Autism at age three. His diagnosis inspired her to learn more about sensory integration and...
Fitness Lisa Turpin

Catch The Health Benefits: Eating Gulf of Mexico Fish

By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS. Fitness & Wellness Coach In light of the Destin Fishing Rodeo season, here’s great news for our area about the...

Off the Hook: Destin Fishing Fleet Marina: A Rich History of...

In 1991, an out-of-town developer took control of one of the largest charter boat docks in Destin. Rumors flew about replacing the charter boats...

Miss Destins Accomplishing Great Things Then and Now

Many Miss Destins have gone on to accomplish big things, not just for the “world’s luckiest fishing village,” but for our region, state and...