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Destin Love Shack Opens on the Harbor

We have a variety of restaurants in Destin covering just about every type of food so we were happy to see a new Peruvian restaurant open. Destin Love Shack recently opened on Harbor Boulevard and offers Peruvian and Brazilian fusion. The cozy Gastropub is a great addition to the Harbor with an eclectic menu and even a Brazilian Juice Bar. They are open Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Grayton Beach State Park Named in Top 10 Beaches

Coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has released his annual Top 10 Beaches list and Grayton Beach has made the list. The Florida International University professor has developed 50 criteria to determine the best beaches including safety, amenities, and cleanliness. Dr. Leatherman is an internationally-known coastal scientist... Continue reading

Published on Friday, June 24, 2016

New Yogurt Shop Opening in Destin Commons

Cincinnati-based yogurt shop Yagoot is scheduled to have its grand opening on June 30th. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4pm with free samples for visitors. This is the first to open in Florida and will be setting up right next to Chipotle in the Commons shopping mall. In recent years, Destin has got its share of yogurt shops but Continue reading

Published on Saturday, June 18, 2016

Locals Spy Cute Visitors in the Water

People from all over are flocking to our sunny area for summer and they aren’t the only ones coming through. Local Destin paddle boarders were happy to see a pod of manatees and a group of stingrays early one morning. Manatees are an endangered species and have been a real treat to spy out in the Gulf. National wildlife refuges and Florida state parks Continue reading

Published on Friday, June 10, 2016

Summer Concerts Begin at Gulf Place

Gulf Place is a quaint neighborhood plaza nestled on 30-A . The shopping center offers upscale boutiques, a pizza place, coffee and ice cream shop, and more. Farmers’ Markets, art displays, and outdoor concerts are all highlights around Gulf Place throughout the year. The Summer Sunday Concert Series will kick off on June 12th and take place each week Continue reading

Published on Friday, June 3, 2016