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By Liesel Schmidt You can feel it in the air—that subtle shift that happens just before the heat of summer settles in for an extended...

By Barbara Palmgren I wonder if Edgar Allan Poe would take up golf knowing there’s a course named for his famous poem, The Raven. Would...

May 14 | Destin Harbor There are few traditions that capture the heart and heritage of our area quite like the annual Blessing of the...

By Mary Fomby, Gulfarium  A Coastal Festival for Sea Turtle Conservation Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the year at the Gulfarium...

By Helen Petre Have you ever wondered what was swimming around at the beach, in the bays, and the dune lakes? Even if you don’t...

Gulfarium’s Romeo Makes History as Oldest Manatee Ever A familiar face at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is making waves far beyond our area. Romeo, a...

By Barbara Palmgren Before there were computers, before payments were made over the internet, before there was a single national currency that could be used...

By Barbara Palmgren Back in the folk-rock era of the 60’s, a hit song had folks humming and smiling. It focused on wandering on to...

By Barbara Palmgren A phone call came one night at our home. It was my son’s best friend from Niceville High School. I was also...

April 14–May 16 | Opening Reception April 17, 6–8 p.m. | ADSO Gallery, FWB Discover striking visual storytelling at the 26th Annual Fine Arts Photography...