“You Only Get to Be Captain Once.” Meet Bowlegs Captain Kent...
By Christopher Manson
On Saturday, June 13, the closely-guarded identity of the incoming Captain Billy—the 71st —was revealed at the annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant...
A New Front Door to the Gulf
By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
Round one goes to the public! In an ongoing tug of...
Destin’d to Be Director
By Amber Helton
For as long as I can remember, the fishing rodeo has been a part of my life. I was born to Darla...
13th Annual Soldiers on the Water
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | Veteran check-in begins at 7 a.m.; boats depart at 8 a.m.
Behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, Destin
Emerald Coast REALTORS®...
Last Chance for Summer Fun at Gulfarium
Make the Most of August at Gulfarium
By Mary Fomby, Gulfarium
Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to enjoy some of Gulfarium...
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...
