Gulfarium CARE Center Releases Three Rehabilitated Sea Turtles at Henderson Beach State Park
A remarkable turnout of supporters packed the shoreline at Henderson Beach State Park this morning as an enthusiastic crowd of locals and vacationers gathered to witness three rehabilitated sea turtles make their return to the Gulf. Hundreds of spectators cheered as the Gulfarium CARE Center team released Morticia, Paprika, and Poppyseed, celebrating both the turtles’ recoveries and the community’s shared passion for marine life conservation. Among the turtles making their return home today was Morticia,
Gulfarium CARE Center Kicks Off 2025 Turtle Season with First Public Release
Destin–Fort Walton Beach, FL – May 19, 2025 – This morning at Henderson Beach State Park, a joyful crowd of beachgoers, marine life enthusiasts, and families gathered to witness the Gulfarium CARE Center’s first public sea turtle release of the 2025 season. Under sunny skies and calm surf, three rehabilitated juvenile sea turtles—Riorson, Pee-wee, and Peony—were successfully returned to the Gulf. This release marks the start of what is anticipated to be a busy season for the CARE Center, which has already
City of Destin Parking Passes Available
The City of Destin will once again issue free annual parking passes for Destin residents who reside within the incorporated area of Destin (limit of two passes per household) for use in paid parking areas along Scenic Highway 98 in Crystal Beach, Gulf Shore Drive on Holiday Isle and the Destin Harbor District parking area. Passes can be obtained at Destin City Hall or Destin Community Center. Residents must provide a valid driver license showing Destin residency, as well as their vehicle tag and
