A one-year-old bottlenose dolphin remains under care after being found stranded on the beach after Hurricane Nate. The female dolphin was transferred to the Gulf World Marine Institute for evaluation. The institute posted this update: “The dolphin’s initial blood results are […]
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UPDATE: Due to tropical storm Nate, the Destin Seafood Festival has been canceled for this weekend. October is one of our favorite months of the year. Our world-renowned fishing rodeo is underway & our calendar features a special event every […]
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It’s time once again to showcase one of the greatest features of our area – our wonderful seafood restaurants in Destin, Fl! The 39th Annual Destin Seafood Festival will be held the first weekend in October, Oct. 6-8. This year’s […]
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October is a very special month in Destin. We celebrate the bounty of fish in the Gulf of Mexico with the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Held the entire month of October, hundreds of anglers will leave the harbor each day […]
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What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the […]
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From Meteorologist James Spann (updated 11a.m., Sept. 8): IRMA MIDDAY NOTES… FLORIDA PANHANDLE/ALABAMA COAST: While it will be windy Sunday night and Monday (a north, offshore wind), places like Gulf Shores, Pensacola, Navarre Beach, and Destin should be dry. Winds […]
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BAYTOWNE ART WALK One of our favorite art festivals, the Baytowne Art Walk, will again take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3. This three-day festival is filled with world-class art and entertainment, featuring great artists from the southeast. More […]
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Our lodging partners are reporting Destin vacation rentals still available for the Labor Day weekend and week, with specials underway. One offer gives you 25% off your rental with a 3-night reservation. Check with Southern Rentals and Real Estate here […]
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Registration is open now for a popular paddle sport event, Paddle at the Porch, scheduled for Saturday, August 19. The 6th annual event features something for everyone – a kids’ fun paddle, a one-mile beginner ride, 3-mile recreational race, and […]
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Boat Week kicks off next week with several events including the largest summer poker run in the nation. It’s the 25th anniversary of poker run. There are two levels of registration based on the horsepower and size of the boat. […]
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