Recently added articles from The Destin Log (Destin, FL):
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A SAILCAT IS, THIS GLOSSARY'S FOR YOU.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Patrick Donohue Sep. 29--Starting Monday, thousands of spectators will hit the docks behind A.J.'s Seafood and Oyster Bar to take in the sights, smells -- and sounds -- of the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Here's some important Rodeo terminology to make sure that nothing said ...
New rules give bathtub fishermen a shot.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Tina Harbuck Sep. 29--Fun is the name of the game when it comes to this year's Destin Fishing Rodeo. With all the rules and regulations being placed on the fishing industry these days, Rodeo Director Helen Donaldson says, "We're trying to make everything fun." The fun ...
'It needs it': Louisiana Lagniappe closes until March for renovation.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Keri Holt Sep. 29--After 23 years in operation, Louisiana Lagniappe is scheduled for a makeover. The Destin waterfront restaurant owned by the Southern Restaurant Group will serve its last meal Sunday before it closes its doors for a fourmonth renovation. ...
BRIEF: Teacher in the House: Sansom speaks to DMS.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Keri Holt Sep. 29--State Rep. Ray Sansom visited Destin Middle School Wednesday morning to discuss political career choices with the school's seventh-graders. "We're so extremely honored to have him with us," said Rhonda Whetstone, assistant principal. "We ...
Destin leaders pour out Blessings on New Zealand: n Event draws interest from ?halfway around the world'.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Keri Holt Sep. 29--The folks of Hamilton, New Zealand, are talking about Destin. They like what they see, and they want to copy it. "Halfway around the world, they're wondering what we're doing and watching DVDs on Destin," said Destin Capt. Mike Parker ....
More money for Holiday Isle beach restoration?
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Fraser Sherman Sep. 29--Instead of Florida spending $800,000 on Destin beach restoration, the state's share could be raised to 20-25 percent, an Okaloosa County offi cial says. The county and Destin are working to begin restoration of Okaloosa Island and 3.1 ...
Businessman: Destin needs affordable housing to survive.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Fraser Sherman Sep. 29--Without affordable housing, Destin could end up a ghost town of second homes and vacation rentals, Destin resident Tom Weidenhamer says. "If we don't encourage people to live and stay in this town," Weidenhamer said at this week's ...
BRIEF: Cats come back before Destin City Council.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Fraser Sherman Sep. 29--How much is it worth to rein in the city's feral cat population? When the City Council approved its 2007/8 budget this month, it included a $5,000 donation to Feline Friends of Destin, which traps, spays and neuters cats, then releases ...
Latest harbor development design garners rave reviews.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Patrick Donohue Sep. 29--If the response generated by a round of meetings last week is any indication, the third time will be the charm for harbor development. This week, the Tetra Tech/EDSA design team presented their latest design for the Destin Harbor ...
Destin Fire Control District lands 50 new AEDs.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Patrick Donohue Sep. 29--The Destin Fire Control District thinks placing 50 brand new automated external defi brillators throughout the community will save lives. Earlier this year, the district received a grant from the state for 75 percent of the purchase ...
City to open rodeo with tribute to Capt. Salty.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Patrick Donohue Sep. 29--The first day of this year's Destin Fishing Rodeo will pay tribute to one of its founders. Monday, The Destin History and Fishing Museum, the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the city of Destin will all honor 94-year-old Reddin Brunson, ...
EDITORIAL: Fishing Rodeo is the right angle for Destin.(Editorial)
Sep 29, 2007 ... Sep. 29--On Monday, Destin's premier event begins. It is a month-long celebration where the past and present collide. Decades before condos, upscale shopping, snowbirds and mojitos at swanky bars shaped Destin, there were the fi shermen. Today, the harbor is hidden by growth, ...
Silver Shells beach open to the public.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Fraser Sherman Sep. 29--Beachgoers can walk behind the Silver Shells condominiums despite the "no trespassing" signs, a Destin offi cial says. At a recent City Council meeting, Land Use Attorney Scott Shirley told the council that the city's agreement with ...
Captains, mates get ready to Rodeo: Party for fi shing fl eet at museum.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Patrick Donohue Sep. 29--Thursday night, Destin's present mixed with a little of Destin's past. With the start of the Destin Fishing Rodeo days away, the Destin History and Fishing Museum, the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the Destin Charter Boat Association ...
Tranquility an u in Destiny East: Custom home, upscale features ? and it doesn't cost $5 million.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Keri Holt Sep. 29--There are many grand homes on the Emerald Coast real estate market with $5- to $7-mil lion price tags. In June, a house in Destiny by the Sea sold for $10.5 million. But Destin-based agent John Cook with Coldwell Banker JME Realty has this to say -- ...
Destin trips up in final seconds: Marlin defense falters.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Tina Harbuck Sep. 29--After staging a second-half comeback, the Destin Marlins fell in the fi nal seconds to the Richbourg Roadrunners 26-20 in middle school football action. "We just had a breakdown on defense in the last few seconds," said Destin Coach Ron ...
Sunset Business beats SunDestin.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Tina Harbuck Sep. 29--Don Perry knocked in eight runs to lead Sunset Business Systems in a 27-15 win over SunDestin in the Coed Division III Softball League at Morgan Sports Center in Destin. Perry was 4-for-5 with two homers, a triple and a double. ...
Marriotts pulls down Shades of Destin.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Tina Harbuck Sep. 29--Jedd McConnell connected for three hits to lead Marriotts in a 20-3 win over Shades of Destin in the Men's Division IV Softball League at Morgan Sports Center. McConnell was 3-for-3 with three singles and an RBI. In the first ...
Fud's blasts Graffiti's.
Sep 29, 2007 ... Byline: Tina Harbuck Sep. 29--Oscar Campbell fi red up the nets for 30 points to lead Fudpucker's in an 84-67 win over Graffi ti's in the 30-plus Adult Basketball League at the Destin Community Center. Campbell hit two 3-pointers, 11 2s and two from the free-throw ...
Main Street roadwork ? it's still close to fi nishing.
Sep 26, 2007 ... Byline: Fraser Sherman Sep. 26--Streetlights, drainage and landscaping are among the "odds and ends" of Destin's Main Street roadwork that still need to be done, a city offi cial says. "Truthfully, there's not that much," Community Redevelopment Agency Manager Hank ...