Posts from September 2021
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65ft Military Catamaran to be Deployed as New Artificial Reef in Destin
In 2020, Okaloosa County was contacted by the Brannon Family out of Freeport, FL who wanted to donate a 65ft experimental military "fast response" catamaran for use as an artificial reef.
The catamaran was originally purchased in Maine and transported by trailer to Freeport where it sat for more than 20 years.
According to Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager for the Okaloosa TDD, the original plan was to retrofit the vessel and use it as a house boat or other semi-permanent living quarters.
However, the vessel retrofit was never started and the vessel was never placed in the water or ran. Because the vessel was never named, it was eventually given the working name of the BRANNON in honor of Mr. Ronnie Brannon, who passed aw...
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Lake DeFuniak Reopens to Swimmers
For the first time since 1964, when it was closed under the transparent civil rights-era pretext that it was polluted, swimming will unequivocally be allowed in Lake DeFuniak, the naturally circular spring-fed lake that is the centerpiece of the Walton County seat.
The reopening of the lake comes as the result of a 3-1 decision by the DeFuniak Springs City Council at its June 14 meeting.
Under that decision, a designated area between the C...
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New Cafe in Destin to Host Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting
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Destin's newest coffee and sandwich shop, Cissy's Scenic 98 Café, is set to host a grand opening celebration, complete with a ribbon cutting from the Destin Chamber of Commerce, from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19.
"We've put a lot of work into creating this adorable new café," said Wanda Menendez, manager of Cissy's Café. "And we're excited to officially share it with the community."
The celebration is free and open to the public.
Attendees can expect to enjoy the music stylings of Rob Romans, complimentary champagne, a coffee tasting bar and lite bites featuring all the delicious items Cissy's has to offer. Plus, partygoers can support the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and enter for a chance to win sought-after raffle prizes, includi...
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What to do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends
As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it's something you may want to consider. According to research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), vacation home sales are up 57.2% year-over-year for January-April 2021.
If you've taken your last vacation this summer, here are reasons you should consider selling your vacation home this year.
1. Remote work continues to drive demand for vacation homes.
As the report from NAR says, based on continuously evolving work needs, there could be more interest in your
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The 30A Songwriters Festival is Back!
We are excited to share that the 30A Songwriters Festival is back for 2022! The festival will be held January 14 - 17 and tickets can be purchased here.