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Destin Hot Spot: The Raven Golf Course

Proficiently combining meticulous attention to detail with a consistent level of exceptional service has awarded this course the honor of being part of the Raven family. To achieve such status, a golf facility must pass a comprehensive annual 136-point inspection. It is required to be memorable and playable while at the same time providing a challenging... Continue reading

Published on Thursday, May 10, 2007

Big Kahuna's Opens -- Offers New Favors for Locals

As of today, Destin’s Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is open for the 2007 season, it’s 21st anniversary. The park, which offers 40 water attractions, mini golf, thrill rides, Super Speed Raceway and more spread out across about 25 acres, will open at 10 a.m. today with special grand opening celebration activities offered until noon. The park is Continue reading

Published on Saturday, May 5, 2007

Beach Restoration Begins this Weekend

At long last, beach restoration in Destin is ready to begin. City engineer Chuck Meister said that after a Wednesday morning meeting with Great Lakes Dock and Dredge — the contractor of the $28 million Destin/Walton beach restoration project — he was told dredging would begin this weekend. The dredge Liberty Island arrived in Destin on Friday afternoon Continue reading

Published on Saturday, May 5, 2007

Emily Kaltz to reign over 2007 Destin Fishing Rodeo

Emily Kaltz, a 16-year-old junior at Fort Walton Beach High School, was crowned Miss Destin 2007 Saturday night at the Miss Destin Pageant. Standing with her eight fellow contestants on stage in front of an audience of more than 200, Kaltz was all smiles and tearyeyed as master of ceremonies Christian Garman announced her as the judges’ choice. Kaltz Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007