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Ask Destinites: Encourage Your Teen to Volunteer

By Patricia Lee, Founder, Destinites Facebook Group I recently shared the following post in our local community Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/Destinites), and the responses offered a...
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Baytowne Wharf Bursts Into May with Music, Fireworks and Fun!

Get ready—May is bursting with energy at The Village of Baytowne Wharf! From sunset strolls to live music, themed nights to family-friendly fun, there’s...
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Charlotte Brooks Rides to a National Title and Auburn University

By Douglas “Doc” Stauffer At just 17 years old, local resident Charlotte Brooks has already accomplished what many young athletes only dream of — a...
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City Clerk – A Happy Hello and a Bittersweet Well Wishes

After more than a quarter century of service, the City of Destin is preparing to say goodbye to a familiar and respected leader. City...
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Community Invited to Help Preserve Destin’s Founding Family History

Descendants and community members connected to two of Destin’s founding families—the William T. Marler and John George Maltezos families—are invited to take part in...
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Where Did the Golf Cart Come From?

The golf cart has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a simple tool designed to move golfers around the course. What...
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Bart Rockett’s Magic & Comedy | Shows nightly 7pm; Sundays 4pm...

May 5 Wellness By The Water Yoga | 9am | The Alice Mug Club & Bingo | 6pm | Destin Brewery Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on...
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First of Its Kind: F-15E Strike Eagle Lands at Eglin Museum

The Air Force Armament Museum welcomed a historic addition April 10 with the dedication of an F-15E Strike Eagle — the first of its...
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Golf Series: Raven Golf Club Junior Tournament

By Barbara Palmgren I wonder if Edgar Allan Poe would take up golf knowing there’s a course named for his famous poem, The Raven. Would...
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Learning at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center: Snakes!

By Helen Petre I volunteer at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, helping Turtle Bob teach fourth and seventh-graders about snakes and turtles. When the students...