The Destin Seafood Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary on the Harbor in Destin, Florida Sep 12, 2008
"The Destin Seafood Festival, voted a Top 20 October 2008 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, is one of Destin's largest family-oriented festivals" ... Destin, FL (PRWEB) September 12, 2008 -- The will take place on October 3rd - 5th at the HarborWalk Village, alongside the harbor in More than 25,000 visitors and locals are expected to attend the festival to enjoy fresh seafood dishes and specialties from some of the area's favorite restaurants, nationally known headlining entertainment,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Congolese mourn their Rumba king Sep 12, 2008
His song entitled "Destin" (Fate) is the climax of his achievements. Tell the river not to flow but do not tell my heart not to love you. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
The Final Score Sep 11, 2008
It has been a summer to remember for Boynton Beach Track Club athlete Stacey Destin. Stacey closed out the youth track season setting records at the National Club Championships, the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics and the AAU Junior Olympics. (The Palm Beach Post)
AT&T Offers Hurricane Gustav Victims Service Options While Restoration Work Continues Sep 5, 2008
-- Providing free phone calls for hurricane victims at all open company-owned retail locations across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and portions of northwest Florida, including Pensacola, Fort Walton and Destin. -- Installing phone banks and DSL connections for free use by evacuees who are sheltered in San Antonio, Birmingham and Shreveport. (PR Newswire)
Waiting for Gustav on the Gulf Sep 1, 2008
Today, they're headed to Destin, Florida, hoping they fare better with Gustav. "It's getting a little too close," Aldridge said. (Time.com)
Hotel in Destin Encourages Guests to Sip and Savor Aug 29, 2008
Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard Supports Local Food and Wine Festival ... Destin, FL (PRWEB) August 29, 2008 -- As the weather turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, there's nothing more enjoyable than sipping vino and savoring gourmet culinary creations under a September sky ... From September 12-14, 2008, the Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival will blow into Destin, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to swirl, swish and sip premium wines, savor delectable food and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Taxes on Vacation Homes Aug 29, 2008
You sell it tax-free and move into your vacation home in Destin, Florida. Live there for two years, and you can unload the property and exclude up to $500,000 of gain from this sale as well. (SmartMoney)
Floridians relieved fickle Fay on its way out Aug 24, 2008
A tropical storm warning was issued from the area west of Destin to Alabama's state line with Mississippi. State officials and farmers were concerned that Fay had hurt tomato, peanut and citrus crops. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ON THE 5TH DAY OF FAY: CLEANUP BEGINS... Aug 23, 2008
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Florida's Gulf Coast, from Aripeka in Hernando County to Destin, though a warning from Flagler Beach on the Atlantic Coast north was canceled. A tropical storm watch is still in effect from west of Destin to the Mississippi/Alabama border. (The Drudge Report)
Five Deaths Linked To Tropical Storm Fay Aug 23, 2008
Late Friday morning, a Tropical Storm, warning was in effect along the states gulf coast from Aripeka northward and westward Destin. A tropical storm watch was in effect from west of Destin to the Mississippi-Alabama border. (KWTX.com, TX)
Gators among those fleeing Fay's Florida deluge Aug 22, 2008
A Tropical Storm watch was issued from west of Indian Pass to Destin. With the rain moving to the north, the sun began to dry out some Florida neighborhoods hit by floods earlier in the week. (Anchorage Daily News)
The greatest American beach towns Aug 14, 2008
South of Destin, on the Florida Panhandle, the 1,200 residents have avoided high-rises, strip malls, and theme parks like the plague, keeping their low-slung town to themselves. The "government" is a five-person council that's put the kibosh on anything taller than 48 feet, and the focus is on small-town fun, with gumbo cook-offs, kingfish tournaments, and fireworks fundraisers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Area’s top chefs compete for ‘Best of Star Shine’ Aug 9, 2008
Since the flight center doesn t have a kitchen, Creehan will bring a kitchen with him from his cooking school, The Destin Culinary Center, in Florida. This is really innovative to have something like this out there, Star Shine organizer Andy Gaston said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Vanilla Ice celebrates with local bar Aug 1, 2008
Ice's next appearance will be on July 31 at Club Overboard, a bar located in Destin, FL about an hour east of Pensacola. He addresses his new image on his Web site, "The new Vanilla Ice is exactly that; no image, no polished made up gimmicks created by record companies. I will never be a puppet for the industry again. From this point on I will keep it real.". (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Your favorite Southern beaches Aug 1, 2008
Of course, I like Panama City Beach (mostly with the kids), and Destin too ... I m actually not much of a beach person, but I would have to say Destin is my favorite ... Tahiti, Sicily and Capetown also rank as my favourite beach destinations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Matt Walker Named Lady Tiger Tennis Assistant Coach Jul 31, 2008
He left PriceWaterhouseCoopers in 2003 to join the staff at O'Sullivan Creel, LLP in Destin, Fla ... He was also a founding member of "Off 98," a grassroots young Christian organization in the Destin area ... He also volunteered for various tennis events and clinics in Destin, working with local clubs and resorts, before returning to Memphis. (Gotigersgo.com)
Ask Maggie Rose: Home is where the heart is Jul 31, 2008
Tallahassee is lush and green, but the climate and feel in this small college town is completely different from say, Destin, which is just as beautiful, but because of its exceptional beaches, it is more of a vacation spot with troublesome tourist traffic during the summers. Maybe a compromise would work for you. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Offshore Oil Drilling: Cleaner than Mother Nature Jul 28, 2008
Currently mired in red tape, Chevron s Destin Dome field off Florida could produce within four years. Southern California deposits could yield within five to 10 years. (Human Events Online)
Florida eyes overhaul of state higher education Jul 24, 2008
Ray Sansom of Destin said there's an increasing need for bachelor's degrees in Florida, but too many students are being turned away from state universities with growing enrollments. He said the new system opens up access without adding needless bureaucracy. (Florida Times-Union)
• More State/National Stories • Jul 19, 2008
WASHINGTON NATIONALS Agreed to terms with OF Destin Hood. BASKETBALL. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Alabama recruit signs deal with MLB's Nationals Jul 18, 2008
Destin Hood was a second round pick of the Nationals this year ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- Second-round draft pick Destin Hood agreed to terms on a contract with the on Thursday, bypassing playing college football at Alabama. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
LETTERS: NCT, July 17, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Can I mention the Destin Dome and the source of my information is the NYTimes of May 30, 2002 ... In 2000 Chevron bought the mineral rights to explore the Destin Dome for $10,2 million, in a huge section of Florida and in the Gulf off Pensacola from the US Government ... " So they insist the surge is both a proven success and a substantial failure. D'oy. Nick wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:37 PM:No "Ms M", it is NOT changing the subject, but the very heart of the subject. As usual, you are so... (North County Times)
Covering the bases Jul 18, 2008
Second-round draft pick Destin Hood agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals, bypassing playing college football at Alabama. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawmakers fret over red tide dangers Jul 13, 2008
Red tide not only causes respiratory problems, it contaminates shellfish and can destroy other marine life, said Boyd, the Monticello Democrat whose district includes Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton and other parts of what Boyd affectionately called "the Redneck Riviera.". Both Florida congressmen helped educate fellow lawmakers Thursday on the physical, environmental and economic damage that red tide and other algal blooms have inflicted on their communities and coastal regions throughout the... (USA Today -- News)
Rosemary Beach's laid-back welcome Jul 8, 2008
Rosemary Beach was created in 1995 on Florida's gulf coast, between Destin and Panama City on Scenic Route 30A. One cachet is that it has a ZIP code 32461 that Google recognizes as neighboring Sunnyside. On beachfront property that was about to become a trailer park, Patrick Bienvenue and the Rosemary Beach Land Co. bought the 107 acres with another plan in mind, said Gifford, who is also vice president and managing director of Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Co. The inspiration for it came from... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Theme parks close to Atlanta Jul 4, 2008
Big Kahuna's, 1007 U.S. 98 E., Destin; 850-837-8319. Rapids Water Park, 6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 561-842-8756. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
94.9's Cledus T. Juddis getting married Jul 4, 2008
Honeymoon: Destin, Florida. The gorgeous blonde s name is Amy Cameron, 32, from Cledus hometown of Cartersville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Snarled ports in Haiti affecting Miami River Jul 4, 2008
Across the river, near the airport, Haitian-born Emile Destin runs Fofo Exports, a food distribution business. Destin, who also owns a ship, said he used to export 100,000 bags of food to Haiti each month, but now he exports less than 20,000. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Letters from readers Jul 2, 2008
This energy field, called the Destin Dome, contains enough natural gas to fuel a city the size of Tallahassee for 140 years. If we developed this patch of land off our coastline, the resource would be brought to market in a year or two, not the seven-year timeline supplied by the Times-Union. (Florida Times-Union)
Destin/Fort Walton Beach Jul 1, 2008
Destin and Fort Walton Beach ... Sitting on a round harbor off East Pass, which lets broad and beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay flow into the Gulf of Mexico, Destin, along with Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, comprises the Emerald Coast ... It's also Northwest Florida's fastest-growing and most upscale vacation destination, with a multitude of high-rise condominiums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Choctawhatchee Bay, FL Jun 30, 2008
Nestled between Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, and Freeport in the northwestern panhandle of Florida, Choctawhatchee Bay is a boater's delight ... The Bay s only access to the Gulf of Mexico is through Destin s East Pass, or a 40-mile trip through the Santa Rosa Sound to Pensacola Bay ... Of the many interesting places to along the bay, one of the most popular is located at the foot of Destin s East Pass Bridge, where scores of boaters will drop anchor on what s known locally as "Crab... (Suite101.com)
Battle Looms Over Oil Drilling Off Florida's Coast Jun 30, 2008
If drilling resumed it could be in waters farther east at Destin Dome, though efforts would be complicated by the proximity of offshore naval training facilities, Mica said. The area may contain around 3 trillion cubic feet (85 billion cubic meters) of natural gas in 12 leased areas about 25 miles (41 km) off the coast. (Planet Ark, United States)
California, South shine on All-USA baseball team Jun 25, 2008
DESTIN HOOD, infielder, St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile, Ala. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Mother ship for exploration of Titanic in town for a refit Jun 25, 2008
"It's living history," said Watkins, 41, a Destin woman who began working on the ship about a month ago. "I want to know who did it, how did they do it and what all did the ship go through. It's constant learning.". (Florida Times-Union)
The American Shark Tournament: 30 Years of Jaws Jun 24, 2008
In 2007 the Humane Society successfully shut down another large American shark tournament in Destin Florida ... The board of directors of the Destin shark tournament were shamed by the negative publicity generated by the Humane Society, journalists, and other concerned citizens ... As they say, an image is worth a thousand words, and thankfully the Destin tournament ceased to exist. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Destin is more than just beach Jun 20, 2008
Doing Destin: The beach is just one of the attractions ... During a family break to Destin, a popular getaway, there are plenty of activities beyond Boogie boarding and building sand cities ... The two-hour dolphin cruise on the Southern Star features a narrated tour of Destin Harbor, bird feeding and dolphin-watching in the gulf. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Idea of offshore drilling seems to be spreading Jun 19, 2008
Ray Sansom, who is in line to become speaker of the Florida House, representing the coastal town of Destin, said Wednesday that he still opposes drilling. And former Governor Jeb Bush, in an e-mail message, said that while he supported Bush's efforts to develop domestic energy sources, "this does not diminish the long-term need to conserve and develop alternative sources of energy.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bush calls for end of drilling ban Jun 19, 2008
Chevron Corp., a leader in Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production, previously found as much as three trillion cubic feet of natural gas at its Destin Dome project, 40 kilometres south of Pensacola, Fla. before the offshore moratorium was extended to prohibit further development. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Exploring Florida's Emerald Coast Jun 15, 2008
Discover Some of Fort Walton Beach and Destin's Hidden Attractions ... Most people travel to the Fort Walton Beach-Destin area to enjoy the sugar-white sand beaches, or spend time exploring some of Destin s more posh areas ... If hunger strikes, dock at one of the many waterfront restaurants and grab a quick bite to eat, then head on out to the submerged "Crab Island," located at Destin s East Pass Bridge, and mingle with the locals. (Suite101.com)
Panhandle beaches Jun 12, 2008
Planning a Florida vacation without doing your research is likely to land you in expected destinations such as packed-to-the-gills South Florida or not-so-delightfully tacky Daytona Beach ... However, they tend to stick to the populated communities of Fort Walton Beach and Destin ... A blip on the radar between the popular resort communities of Destin and Seaside, near South Fort Walton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach is a residential community with a slew of private beach homes available for rent by... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Camps vital in SEC recruiting Jun 10, 2008
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: Jun 10, 2008 DESTIN, FL Every time Floridas football coaching staff has a recruiting meeting, each assistant coach ranks his relationship with each players he is a recruiting on a scale of one through five. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Parish National Corporation to Merge With Whitney Jun 9, 2008
Parish National also has 4 locations on the southshore in Jefferson and Orleans parishes, a branch in Destin, Florida and a loan production office in Fairhope, Alabama. The northshore community is one of the fastest growing in the state and Parish National has been a leader in that community for the past 40 years,'' said John C. Hope, III, Chairman and CEO. ``The merger with Parish National is a first step to achieving the expansion goals we set in our updated Strategic Plan, and Parish... (Primezone Releases)
Auction grosses $47,000 Jun 7, 2008
Somebody bid $650 for three nights and four days in a Destin, Fla. harbor-side two-bedroom, two-bath place. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
DRAFT RESULTS: Day 1 selections Jun 6, 2008
Washington, Destin Hood, lf, St. Paul's Episcopal HS, Mobile, Ala. 56. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pick-by-pick Jun 6, 2008
Washington Nationals -- Destin Hood, OF, St. Paul's Academy (Ala. HS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Thursday Inside Scoop Jun 6, 2008
"Detractors say football shouldn't be different from other sports.CFFinsider 6) Rob Gronkowski, So, ArizonaUnlike some of our more highly ranked tight ends, the Gronk only caught 28 balls in a solid 2007 freshman campaign. He made the receptions count for over 500 yards and six touchdowns though. We think he'll avoid the dreaded sophomore slump in 2008 and be a nice complement to receiver Michael Thomas in the passing game. Tier: TE1 2007 Stats: 28 receptions, 525 yds rec, 6 TDs, 71.00 fantasy... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
SEC run gives Felton recruiting edge Jun 4, 2008
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: Jun 3, 2008 DESTIN, FL Georgia is closer than its ever been under head coach Dennis Felton to being a major player in basketball recruiting, Felton said here this week. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Low: Meyer hoping to lighten Tebow's load May 31, 2008
"It's my job to worry," Meyer said Tuesday during the SEC spring meetings at the Sandestin Hilton. "But he's made an impact on a lot of people. We could sit here and talk for three hours about Tim Tebow. The impact he's made on our team, on our university, on a lot of people it's been phenomenal. He walks the walk, talks the talk. He does it all.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
Stiff SEC competition May 30, 2008
SEC certain 2008 will be most competitive season ever. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/29/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Congolese mourn their Rumba king May 30, 2008
His song entitled "Destin" (Fate) is the climax of his achievements. Tell the river not to flow but do not tell my heart not to love you. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
SEC looks over TV deals... but will wait May 30, 2008
DESTIN, FL - The presidents and athletic directors of every SEC school spent Thursday afternoon here listening to sales pitches from various television partners or potential television partners ... Were going to leave Destin with both of the primary options open. (DawgPost.com)
Early recruiting a "risky" fact of life May 30, 2008
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: May 29, 2008 DESTIN, FL Even Mark Richt, who is generally one of the most conservative of his peers, knows there is no getting around making scholarship offers earlier and earlier. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Face-to-face May 30, 2008
SEC coaches evaluate video conferencing- al.com. SEC coaches evaluate video conferencing. (AL.com)
SEC coaches want early signing period May 30, 2008
By The Associated Press. The majority of Southeastern Conference football coaches want an early signing period similar to the one used in basketball. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The West End Word: Thursday Edition May 29, 2008
Birmingham News: The SEC spring meetings are going on in Destin, Florida this week and one topic on the table is a possible ... In the interview, Nagel says the Commodores along with Northwestern and Illinois, will be considered as possible destinations. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Evans no longer youngest AD May 29, 2008
" Byrne, the son of Texas Aetic director Bill Byrne, brought up Evans name when he was selling himself for the job. "I made sure when I went in to meet with my president during my interview that I had a list of young athletic directors and he was first on my list," Byrne said. Besides Byrne, there are two others making their first appearance at the Destin meetings since being hired as athletic director. Jeff Long replaced the retiring Frank Broyles as Arkansas athletic director in January and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
SEC coaches go on mission May 29, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SEC Coaches look for new ways in recruiting May 29, 2008
DESTIN, FL Leave it to the man who many people feel is responsible for new NCAA legislation limiting college football recruiting to find a way around the rule before the year was up. head coach , the reluctant father of the Saban rule, has now helped introduce video conferencing to his rivals in the league and around the country. (DawgPost.com)
SEC Coaches push for early signing period May 29, 2008
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: May 28, 2008 DESTIN, FL The football coaches of the SEC voted 9-3 here Wednesday to establish an early signing period in December. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Saban still steamed about "Saban Rule" May 28, 2008
Mr. College Football. Tony Barnhart analyzes the game he loves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Richt returns from Middle East May 28, 2008
DESTIN, FL Its not Purple Heart worthy, but Georgia head coach Mark Richt still is nursing an injury he suffered last week during his tour of military bases in the Middle East. I think a pulled a calf muscle doing a chest bump with our quarterback, Richt said. (DawgPost.com)
The SEC's deepest coaching lineup ever? May 27, 2008
-Good morning from Destin where the SEC Spring Meetings are scheduled to begin this afternoon. Everybody knows that the SEC has five coaches who have won national championships in football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Five games that will decide the ACC championship May 23, 2008
We ll see you Tuesday morning from the SEC Meetings in Destin. 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hotels offer gas rebates as incentive May 17, 2008
Pelican Beach Resort: Destin, Fla. 888-735-4226. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Traveling 'Naturally' in 'Natural State' May 10, 2008
Yes, that's most of a gas tank in our cars, but still small compared to an airline ticket to L.A. or New York or a roundtrip drive to Gulf Shores, Alabama or Destin, Florida. While high water is still a concern from the unprecedented spring storms we have experienced, Bull Shoals State Park is not only just an hour's drive from here, it's one of Arkansas' most revered. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
