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Overview
The City of Destin's public information mission is to effectively and efficiently convey the city’s objectives to residents, businesses and visitors while garnering feedback to better serve the public need. A key function of this position includes working with members of the community, media, civic and professional groups to carry out the mission and vision of the city.
The public information manager serves as an information resource by developing and implementing public relations strategies for the city. These include:
- Annual State of the City Address
- Annual Open House
- Departmental education initiatives, projects, videos, and coordinates major events
- Public Service Announcements
- E-Newsletters
- Media relations
- News releases
- Printed materials including brochures, fliers, etc.
- Website content and general oversight
- Social media management and content. View the city's social media policy.
The public information manager serves as a member of the city’s emergency management team that works before, during and after emergencies in order to coordinate and plan city operations; and provides constant communication and emergency messages to elected officials, staff, and the public.
Contact Us
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Catherine Card
Public Information Manager
Email
4200 Indian Bayou Trail
Destin, FL 32541
Ph: (850) 460-8538
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City of Destin Council to Utilize Communications Media Technology for April 19th Council Meeting
The next regular city council meeting will take place on Monday, April 19th, 2021, at 6 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. Read on... -
Destin Water Users utility work to start soon!
Destin Water Users (DWU) will be installing a reclaimed water main across Industrial Park Lane and Airport Road that will impact roadways in this area. Read on... -
Destin Library’s Jazz on the Lawn is Back!
Bring your lawn chair, pack a lunch, wear your mask, and join your friends at the Destin Library for an engaging celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Destin’s Music Diva, Dr. Cheryl Jones, will perform on the Destin Library’s veranda on Tuesday, April Read on... -
Charlotte Mason Parent Teacher Workshop Presented by the Destin Library
Classical Education or Charlotte Mason, what's the difference? On April 13th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., the Destin Library’s Children’s Librarian, Laura Harris, will discuss techniques used in Charlotte Mason style of Education as well as the Classical Method. Read on... -
New Kids’ Chat Book Club at the Destin Library
Students in Elementary School are welcome to join their first book discussion group designed especially for them: Kids’ Chat! On April 16th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., Children’s Librarian, Laura Harris, will lead the picture book discussion virtually using .. Read on... -
City of Destin to Host Annual Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Destin will hold its Annual Arbor Day celebration at the Nancy Weidenhammer Dog Park, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail on Thursday, April 29th, 2021, at 10 a.m. The event will include remarks from Mayor Gary Jarvis and special guest .. Read on... -
Public Invited to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Shore at Crystal Beach Park Expansion
The “Gateway to Crystal Beach” is now on its way to becoming a reality thanks to the partnership between the City of Destin, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and Trust for Public Land. Read on... -
City of Destin Seeking Volunteers
The City of Destin is seeking interested and qualified residents to serve on the following boards and committees: Board of Adjustment, Harbor and Waterways Board, and Town Center Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee. Read on... -
City of Destin Embarks on Harbor Capacity Study
The Destin City Council has authorized that the City of Destin partner with the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake a Destin Harbor Capacity Study. The City’s Comprehensive Plan envisions the Harbor area to be a "festive market place" environment, to .. Read on... -
Sew Spring Crafts at the Destin Library
Celebrate Spring and learn a useful skill with the Sew Springs Crafts Beanstack Challenge presented by the Destin Library. From March 29th to May 23rd have fun learning basic sewing stitches while creating a new Spring-themed craft each week. Read on... -
City of Destin to Host “Spring into Fun” Spring Break Camp
The Destin Community Center will offer a “Spring into Fun” Camp during Spring Break from Monday, April 19th through Friday, April 23rd, 2021. Camp registration is open to residents of Okaloosa County between the ages of 5 – 12. Space is limited Read on...