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Back on Labor Day, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort honored our nation’s service members by offering a special military rate called the “Picture Perfect Labor Day Getaway.” Additionally, they offered complimentary greens fees from August 31- September 3. The idea was to reward our country’s se...
10/09/2012
Well outside of the glitz and glam of New York City is a town called Saugerties. It’s an unlikely place to see images of Destin beaches, but that’s precisely what you’ll see at “Glass Paper Sidewalk,” the title of a show that opened September 8 at Saugerties’ Doghouse Gallery. Gay Leonhardt an...
10/09/2012
Emerald Breeze Resort recently requested a development order from Okaloosa County, and emerged victoriously. They can now move forward with their plans to build the privately-managed hotel atop military land on Okaloosa Island. Lease agreements are still pending between the Air Force and Rich ...
10/09/2012
LeCiel, Destin’s only boutique hotel, is offering up a new sophisticated wedding venue where people can tie the knot, and The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is featuring a fall special that takes advantage of LeCiel’s gorgeous setting and stunning views. This fall, couples can take advantage of ...
10/03/2012
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July marks a 3.6 percent increase in new home sales to match a two-year high reached in May. At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 372,000, that is the highest since April 2010. This report is “the latest in a series of data points suggesting a durable housing recovery is underway,” chief econ...
10/03/2012
Ahoy Matey! Looking for something fun and different to do along the Emerald Coast? Well look no further. The Buccaneer Pirate Ship of Destin is introducing a new adults-only moonlight cruise, the Scurvy Dogs’ Club. Aboard this giant pirate ship, designed to entertain 150 guests, you can dance t...
10/03/2012
Seeing Destin by helicopter is becoming an increasingly popular trend. Okaloosa recently approved a new tourism helicopter company in Destin that has some residents up in arms. Beach Helicopter can proceed with their plans to set-up a 6,000-square-foot helipad off U.S. Highway 98 next to Longhorn...
10/03/2012
Destin is about to celebrate the 34th annual Destin Seafood Festival. Located along the gorgeous Destin Harbor on the Harbor Boardwalk, the Seafood Festival celebrates the rich history of the Harbor. Additionally, the Destin Fishing Rodeo will take place in the middle of the festival, giving vis...
10/03/2012
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Construction of Phase II at the Destin Commons is well underway. New additions include a Hilton Garden Inn, four nationally recognized restaurants, and more than 20 new retail shops. The Hilton Garden Inn will serve as the focal point for the expansion and feature 157 rooms, fitness center, sw...
10/03/2012
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Since 1972, the round tower in the heart of Destin has been recognized as the Holiday Inn. The tower will still remain, but the rest of this resort is going under major renovation starting this fall. The Holiday Inn plans to take full advantage of their gulf front location, demolishing the exist...
09/26/2012