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Monday, October 31, 2022Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awards $10,000 to 29 Artists in the 27th Annual Festival of the Arts
The 27th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts, held Oct. 29 and 30, in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in nearly 20 different art mediums. Highlights of the cultural weekend celebrating art, music, food, and family fun featured six live music appearances, a kid's creative corner, pop-up photo booths, street performers, and more than
Monday, October 24, 2022Coastal White Christmas Comes to Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has released an exciting schedule of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the new Holiday Lights Kick-off Celebration and Parade, and numerous festive family-friendly activities. The schedule will include the return of the popular Festival of Trees - a charitable tree decorating contest, complementary photos with Santa, free rides on elegant horse drawn carriages and choral performances by the Emerald Coast
Thursday, September 29, 202227th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts Showcases More Than 100 Visual Artists
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by enhancing the offerings of its annual Festival of the Arts set for Oct. 29-30 at the scenic MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida, on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. One of the Southeast's premier art festivals, the two-day signature event features art exhibits of more than 100 artists (including the juried and collaborative exhibit) from 17 states showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in a range of different art
Friday, September 09, 2022Upcoming Destin High 5K Run/Walk Race - October 9th
Destin High School is hosting a 5K fundraising event to raise money for all Athletics! We are partnering with Beach Camp Brew Pub along with many local businesses to support this exciting event! registration is $35.00 Includes: BBQ Meal and a Drink (alcohol for 21+), T-shirt and Race Packet with small gifts! Late or same day registration participants will not receive a shirt. More Information to follow! stay tuned
Tuesday, September 06, 2022Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches 2022-2023 Season
Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its tradition of “redefining” the symphony experience as it enters its 17th annual season. With a mission to entertain, educate and inspire the Northwest Florida Gulf coast, the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra led by Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller, presents a stellar lineup of scintillating concerts for 2022-2023. From world-renowned guest artists like soulful songstress Patti LaBelle and Broadway breakout star Jeremy Jordan to Holiday Pops Doo
Thursday, May 26, 2022Destin High Well Ahead of Expectations After First Year
Destin High School (DHS) was the first new high school to open in Okaloosa County in more than 50 years. A tuition-free, public charter school funded through donations, fundraisers, and supporters. DHS officially opened last summer for its first 2021-22 school year. At a recent community press conference, they announced that enrollment for the 2022-23 school year for grades 9, 10, 11 and now 12, has exceeded their expectations. There is now a waiting list. Ultimately, DHS will be able to accommodate 800 to
Wednesday, May 04, 202215 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program
On May 3, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 15 business professionals from its 14th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Jenna Kilpatrick of the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a retreat in August, the class spent the next eight months touring and learning about
Monday, May 02, 2022Okaloosa Arts Alliance Announces 2022 School Poster Contest Winners
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance would like to thank all the Okaloosa County School students that participated in the 13th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest. This year the theme was “Sparking the Arts”. Although we were not able to make everyone a 1st place winner, all 218 entries are on display at Enlightened Studios (Grades 5th-12th) and the FWB Library (K-4th) through May 20, 2022. Enlightened is located at 142 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, and the FWB Library is
Monday, May 02, 2022Chairman's Message: Destin Forward Offers Community Education & Chance to Make Lasting Impact
I am constantly amazed and grateful for the beautiful and wonderful community we have the pleasure of calling home to our families and businesses. If you have been paying attention to national news and trends, you know that Florida continues to grow and expand, and as a State we are doing very well when it comes to new jobs and unemployment. According to the Florida Scorecard, our State currently has 509,987 open jobs and only 339,000 unemployed persons. Also, Florida is ahead of New York and California for
Monday, April 04, 2022Destin High School To Hold First Golf Outing
The community and Destin High School (DHS) students are invited to sign up for Destin High Athletics Golf Outing, the first of a planned series of annual golf tournaments. The Golf Outing, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start on Sunday, May 1, will be held at the Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club. One can register for the golf tournament on-line at www.GoDestinSharks.com, or at DHS. Pre-registration before April 10 is $500 for a team of 4, and $100 for individuals. After April 10, it will be $550 for a team, and
Wednesday, February 23, 2022Destin High School Athletics Seeking Sponsorships for April 9 5K Run/Walk
To start up and run a competitive Athletic Program, Destin High School needs your help. Funds raised will provide compliant facilities, equipment, uniforms, and sport medicine care for Destin Shark Athletic Programs. Community support is essential to provide the best quality educational experience. Sponsorship and donations will assist us in securing these needs for our student-athletes. Go, Destin Sharks! RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Ventimiglia REGISTRATION FOR RACE: https://dhs-5k.cheddarup.com Check-In:
Tuesday, August 17, 2021Destin High School Officially Opens
The community rallied to attend an energetic public grand opening and ribbon cutting last week for the new Destin High School (DHS). This is the first new high school to open in Okaloosa County, Fla., in more than 50 years. A welcoming ceremony included lively cheers by the new Varsity cheerleaders, speeches by the DHS Governing Board, Destin Mayor Jarvis, Buddy Runnels, and an amazing a Capella performance of the National Anthem by DHS student, Bird Hinze, a junior. Incoming students, Principal Christine
Friday, August 06, 2021Destin High School Ready to Open Doors to First Class
On Aug. 5, Destin High School welcomed the community to an Open House & Ribbon Cutting as it prepares to welcome its first students next week. Destin High School is Destin’s new tuition free, charter high school. For 2021-2022, DHS will offer an initial group of academies in Business/Entrepreneurship, Commercial Fishing/Captain’s License Prep, Biomedical Sciences, and Cyber/IT. It will also offer several curriculum tracks, collegiate/dual enrollment, STEMM/STEAM courses, focus on arts,
Monday, July 26, 2021Destin High to Host Public Grand Opening Celebration
It’s almost here…the community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening of Destin High School (DHS), on Thursday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. This is the first new high school in Okaloosa County in more than 50 years. The school, located at the former Grace Lutheran Church site, 4325 Commons Drive West, will officially open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders on Aug. 10. There will be a welcoming ceremony with Destin Mayor Jarvis and various dignitaries on hand in the school’s auditorium. Incoming students,
Monday, June 21, 2021Destin High Sings a Song with Hiring of New Music Teacher
Destin High School (DHS) is making great progress in the hiring of teachers and staff, as well as the renovation of the former Grace Lutheran Church to transform it into a new tuition free public charter school that will open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders this summer on Aug. 10. The DHS Governing Board and Principal Christine Cruickshank just announced the hiring of Courtney Murie Noe as the Music Program and Band Director. Noe is a familiar and respected face as a lifelong Destin resident, and as the
Thursday, March 25, 2021Destin High School Celebrates Groundbreaking
On March 24, Destin High School celebrated its groundbreaking, officially kicking off the renovation of former Grace Lutheran Church building. Set to open its doors in August to 9th and 10th graders, Destin High School is Destin’s new tuition free, charter high school. For 2021-2022, DHS will offer an initial group of academies in Business/Entrepreneurship, Commercial Fishing/Captain’s License Prep, Biomedical Sciences, and Cyber/IT. It will also offer several curriculum tracks, collegiate/dual
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Destin High School Project Will Be Delayed
In April, Destin High School’s (DHS) Governing Board announced that the tuition free public charter high school will defer opening until August of 2021. The COVID19 outbreak has significantly impacted the community as a whole, challenging schools, businesses, and religious organizations alike. All schools are closed through this school year and the Stay-at-Home order issued by Governor DeSantis limits all non-essential interactions. Closing on the purchase of Destin United Methodist Church, the proposed
