Destin Florida News

Vacations Must Go On For Destin Tourists

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Most markets are feeling the effects of the faltering economy by now, but tourism in Destin still seems to be running strong. “In the long run, I don’t think people will do anything much different,” said Brad Davis, a former local visiting from Flower Mound, Texas. The consensus around Destin is that vacationing will remain a priority for...

4th Of July Fireworks Schedule

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Everyone is looking forward to a spectacular fireworks display this July 4th along the Florida Gulf Coast. In some spots, the excitement begins July 3rd and continues through the 5th. The Destin fireworks display is on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 PM over the Destin East Pass. The show is free and open to the public. There will be free parking...

Destin Supports Beach Restoration

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:01:00 GMT

“If you could get 34 percent to turn out for an election in the county, you’d say we’d set some kind of record,” Destin homeowner Terry Trojan says. Trojan told the Destin City Council Monday that by that standard it’s great news that 34 percent of the beachfront homeowners contacted by Citizens for Healthy Beaches have signed petitions...

Harborwalk Village Now Welcomes Tourists & Residents

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The pace of HarborWalk seems to be more of a run. A month ago, visitors to the construction zone at the foot of Marler Bridge and in the shadow of Emerald Grande would walk through piles of sand under hulking structures with no facades. A half-built lighthouse that will be a trademark of the new Harry T’s restaurant would cast a shadow on...

New Miss Destin Crowned

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Irony was definitely in the air on Saturday night at the Destin Community Center. “She looks like Jackie O!” one of the contestants exclaimed as Leah Stuart strutted around backstage in a canary yellow trenchcoat and dark sunglasses. Who knew that before the evening was over she would be given the responsibility of being Destin’s own little Jackie...

Destin Hot Spot: Fat Clemenza's

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

If you haven't had the chance to visit Destin's new favorite Italian "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant, Fat Clemenza's, stop everything you're doing and go right now! The first time I ate was by recommendation of my parents, who said the food was as good or better than our favorite little spot back in Miami. Although I didn't believe them at first,...

Destin Plays Host To Sizzlin' Summer Events

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Destin and the Beaches of South Walton have planned the best summer yet! Many new venues and talents grace our events calendar this season. Experience why Southern Living readers voted Destin favorite family vacation destination and of course... best beaches in the South. The extremely popular

Big Names Coming To Bigger Destin Commons

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The future of one of Destin’s most popular retail hubs took shape Thursday night. Executives from Destin Commons appeared before the Okaloosa County Planning Commission to seek approval for its second phase, expected to break ground this spring. Approval was granted by the commission in less than 20 minutes and recommendations on the development...

Destin Captains Are Happy To Keep Their Snapper Season

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

A most unusual sight could be seen Thursday afternoon in Panama City Beach — fishermen giving state regulators a standing ovation. Such was the scene at the end of a nine-hour meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Board of Commissioners Thursday at the Bay Point Marriott. Regulators discussed whether the state would...

Marina Plans On Norriego Point

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It will be at least six months before the Destin City Council can hold development hearings on a proposed Norriego Point marina, City Manager Greg Kisela says. Kisela told the council Monday that Pointe One LLC’s proposal for a 53-slip marina might receive approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Army Corps of...

Snapper Showdown

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Shawn Phillips has nine reasons to oppose a shorter season and lower bag limit of red snapper in Florida’s waters. Phillips, the wife of Destin charter boat Capt. Stan Phillips, is the mother of nine and fears for her family and other Destin charter boat families as the industry faces tightened restrictions. On Thursday, the Florida Fish and...

Rudy Giuliani To Barnstorm Through Destin

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

For the second time in less than a month, a GOP candidate for president will make a stop in Destin. Thursday morning, Republican presidential hopeful and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will make a short stop at Destin’s The Donut Hole restaurant to meet with supporters. Giuliani,who gave the keynote address at the Walton County Chamber...

Dark Park Coming To The Commons?

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Next week, Destin Commons is hoping the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approves a plan for what would be Destin’s first dog park. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the shopping center’s management will appear before the County Commission to request a change to the Destin Commons development order. The order originally required the Commons to acquire...

Destin New Orleans Style

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:00 GMT

If you live in Destin, New Orleans is moving closer — or at least its cuisine is. The well-known New Orleans institutions Pat O’Brien’s, Camellia Grill and Commander’s Palace have all announced that they’ll be opening new locations in Legendary’s HarborWalk Village on Destin harbor. Clark and Blake Brennan, whose family own the Brennan’s...

World-war Ii Airplane Show

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Later this week, more than 30 vintage World War II warbirds are to descend on Destin. Starting Thursday, Destin’s airport will become the home of the 2nd Joe Max Fly-In, an event put on by local dentist and avid warbird pilot Dr. Joe Carnley and fellow pilot Max Matthews. Carnley, who survived a bout with encephalitis earlier this year that...

Aj's To Host 60th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Destin Fishing Rodeo isn’t changing its October address. The Rodeo’s board of directors voted that AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar would, once again, be the host of the 2008 and 2009 Destin Fishing Rodeos. AJ’s and Legendary’s HarborWalk Marina both submitted bids in August to host the 60th Destin Fishing Rodeo next year and again in 2009. “Both...