Support Destin High School Through Its Year-End Giving Campaign
Letter from the Destin High School Governing Board Dear Destin High School Supporter, As members of the Governing Board, we are proud to steward the vision of Destin High School. This year, we invite you to join us in strengthening our vision through our Year-End Giving Campaign. Your Support, Their Success Destin High School is more than a public charter school; DHS has become a cornerstone for 600 students in our community. As a tuition-free public charter school, we are uniquely positioned to
Coastal White Christmas Arrives at Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin announces an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the popular Hometown Holiday Parade & Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost. The schedule will include the return of the crowd-pleasing Festival of Trees which has been expanded to 18 custom decorated trees. Festival of Trees is an
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches Stellar 2024-2024 Season
Entering its 19th season, Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its tradition of "redefining" the symphony experience. Led by Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller, the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra aims to entertain, educate, and inspire the Northwest Florida Gulf coast. Sinfonia is elated to present a sensational lineup of concerts for the 2024-2025 season. From the revolutionary talents of Grammy award-winning composer and harmonica player and pianist Howard Levy, to the powerhouse
Destin Forward Celebrates Beautification of Clement Taylor Park
On May 20, the Destin Forward Class of 2024 celebrated the completion of its class project, the beautification of Destin’s Clement Taylor Park, with a ribbon cutting. Improvements include educational signage, upgrades to the volleyball court, and the planting of Florida native plants. Destin Forward, the Destin Chamber’s community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. In addition to the project, the class spent nine months touring and
17 Graduate from Destin Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program
On May 2, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 17 business professionals from its 15th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Wendi Davis of Eglin Federal Credit Union. She is seen in the photo on the left with 2024 Chamber Chairman Christian Carlee of Trustmark. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a
“Spring Concert: A Concert of Beginnings and Endings” at Destin High School
Put a song in your heart this spring. Gather with family and friends to hear joyous music performed by the Sinfonia Youth Orchestras in concert on Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at Destin High School. Entitled “Spring Concert: A Concert of Beginnings and Endings,” the concert is a fun family-friendly annual tradition that showcases the talent of our area’s finest young musicians. This year’s concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature Beginning Strings, Sinfonietta Strings, Intermediate
Destin American Legion Post 296 Hosts Local Competition for the National High School Oratory Scholarship Program
On Jan. 5, 2024, Davis-Sikes, Destin American Legion Post 296 hosted its local competition for the National High School Oratory Scholarship Program. The purpose of the program is to develop a better understanding and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. The program is open to high School students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. Citizens. Post 296 hosted three area high school students from both Destin High School and Fort Walton Beach High School. Each
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches Stellar 2023-2024 Season
Season 18 features the music of Tony Award-winning Broadway stars Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell, Grammy-nominated Trombone Shorty, sirs Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Paul McCartney, award-winning saxophonist Steven Banks, John Williams’ epic Jurassic Park film score and moreSinfonia Gulf Coast continues its tradition of “redefining” the symphony experience as it enters its 18th season. With a mission to entertain, educate and inspire the Northwest Florida Gulf coast, the region’s only fully
NWFSC Announces New Cheerleading Coach
Northwest Florida State College is proud to announce Shannon Tucker as the new Cheerleading Coach. Tucker is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Fitness, specializing in coaching and sports injuries, and has an impressive 17-year coaching background. Her extensive experience includes owning a cheer and tumbling facility in Niceville called Destination 850, serving as Cheer Coach at Destin High School since 2021, and successfully coaching teams including
Anderson Engineering Rebrands To Maximize Power of 100% Employee Ownership
Anderson Engineering is changing its name to OWN effective today and rebranding to celebrate and unleash the power of its successful business culture built on 100 percent employee ownership. The rebranding builds upon the firm’s significant growth over the past few years, with staff expanding from 70 to 230 employees across ten offices in Missouri, Arkansas and Florida including 23 in Destin, and its share price doubling twice. “Our new name grew out of the idea that our greatest asset is our ability to
