Paddle at the Park Set for May 11 at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
The 12th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This standup paddleboard race features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race and a kids' fun out-and-back paddle. Racers and spectators alike will enjoy the festive atmosphere with displays and booths set up along the beach. The races have staggered start times, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will conclude with
Saltwater Restaurants Inc. Partners with Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge to Release Blue Heron ''Bob''
Saltwater Restaurants Inc. is proud of its ongoing partnership with the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. In a heartfelt collaboration, the organizations celebrated the release of a rehabilitated Blue Heron named "Bob" in honor of Robert "Bob" Bonezzi, founder of Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. The release event took place on Monday, August 21st, at the scenic Al's Beach Club and Burger Bar at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. This partnership signifies Saltwater Restaurants Inc.'s commitment to the local
Clint Rogers & Misty Rae Ruthrauff Honored as Destin Chamber's Business Persons of the Month
Congratulations to Saltwater Restaurants’ Director of Operations Clint Rogers and Director of Marketing Misty Rae Ruthrauff, who were honored with the Destin Chamber’s Business Persons of the Month Award! The Chamber's Board of Directors created the award to honor Destin area businesspersons showing vision for their business and leadership in our community. The award was presented on Tuesday, April 25, by the Chamber's President & CEO Shane A. Moody, CCE, FCCP (center). “Any business that’s successful is
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Eco Clean Marine Hosts Successful Earth Day and Tayana Ring Beach Cleanup Events
Eco Clean Marine, a local organization dedicated to preserving and protecting our beaches and oceans, hosted two successful events this past weekend. On April 22, in honor of Earth Day, Eco Clean Marine hosted a monthly trash pick-up event in the east past Marina area of Destin. Despite the early start time, 18 volunteers showed up to help within just one hour, resulting in 15 5-gallon buckets of trash being removed from the area. The event was a huge success, with prizes donated by Extreme H2O and BOTE
Okaloosa County Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Cleanup
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and Saltwater Restaurants is excited to host the Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8-10 a.m. Volunteers from businesses, government agencies, communities and families are all welcome to attend. The goal of the cleanup is to remove as much trash and debris from local beaches. There are multiple locations where volunteers of all ages can participate. Join this local effort at any of the below cleanup locations by registering here. • The Boardwalk on Okaloosa
Destin Pointe Realty Celebrates Luxury Destin Pointe Resort Community with Ribbon Cutting
On Thursday, March 3, Destin Pointe Realty, LLC, celebrated a ribbon cutting. Located on Holiday Isle, the Destin Pointe Resort Community offers 3000 feet of secluded white sandy beaches and views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Destin's East Pass. Inside this gated luxury community, you will find quiet streets lined with ornate beach homes and the Magnolia House Condominium. Enjoy the lush tropical landscaping, green space, and wildlife as the Destin Pointe community is a protected wildlife sanctuary.
Paddle at the Park Set for May 6 at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
The 11th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency is moving its location and date! This standup paddle board race will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race and a kids' fun out-and-back paddle. The weekend fun begins on Friday, May 5, with a Racer Welcome Party at Al’s Beach Club at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. It continues on Saturday morning with
