City of Destin Facilities Closed on Presidents Day

Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee

Destin, Fla. – The City of Destin is now accepting applications for appointment to the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee. Application forms and the mission statement for this committee are available on the City of Destin Website at www.ci...

City of Destin's 14th Annual Spring Craft Show

The City of Destin’s 14th Annual Spring Craft Show will be held at the Community Center on Friday, February 21st from 9:30 am – 5 pm and Saturday, February 22nd from 9 am – 3 pm. There will be over 70 vendors showing handcraf...

Patrick Smith’s Florida: A Land Remembered

On March 3^rd at 2:00 p.m., Rick Smith will present a visual storytelling exploration of one of Florida’s most beloved works of literature, “A Land Remembered,” written by his father, Patrick Smith. This event is sponsored by ...

Leap into the Family Search Catalog at the Destin Library

On Saturday, February 29^th, join us for a special Leap Day look at the FamilySearch.org records catalog led by the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County President, Cindy Barber. Family Search digitizes thousands of records each month and many are never ...

Dredging of the Destin East Pass Inlet to Begin In Less than a Month

Okaloosa County – After years of trying to dredge the East Pass, the Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Destin and Okaloosa County will begin dredging the navigational channel Near the end of the month under a join...

Snowbird Writers Group Annual Event

The Destin Snowbird Writers will present an entertaining program of poetry, short stories, music, and the visual arts on Friday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Destin Library. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public.

Please visi...

Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus Coming to Destin Library

On Wednesday, February 19^th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus will be at Destin Library. The Brain Bus is a mobile outreach initiative that educates and raises awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and re...

City of Destin to Host Second Livery Vessel Meeting

The City of Destin Code Compliance Department and Community Development Office will host a follow-up meeting regarding livery vessels on Friday, February 28^th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Destin City Hall Annex, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. Code...

City of Destin to Host Workshop

Destin, FL. – The Destin City Council will host a workshop to discuss the proposed Destin Community Events Center on Monday, February 24^th at 6 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Destin City Hall Annex Council Chambers, located at 4100 Ind...

Register Now for the Super Smash Brothers Tournament

Join us at the Destin Library for an evening of smash-powered madness! Registration is now open for the Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate Tournament to be held at the library on February 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a free event for kids 12 and up and al...

Destin Mayor Gary Jarvis to Deliver “State of the City” Address

Mayor Gary Jarvis will deliver the annual State of the City address and highlight the City of Destin’s accomplishments and strategic plan on Tuesday, February 18^th. Mayor Jarvis’ address shall take place during the City Council meeting...

Snowbird Writers Group Annual Event

The Destin Snowbird Writers will present an entertaining program of poetry, short stories, music, and the visual arts on Friday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Destin Library. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public. P...

City of Destin’s Youth Flag Football Registration Begins

Youth Flag Football registration begins February 7^th – March 20^th for ages 11-13 (age as of August 1, 2019). The fee is $95 with a $30 discount offered to Destin Residents with a valid driver’s license. Games will begin on April 9^th an...

Destin Library’s Food For Fines Raises Money for Local Charity

The Destin Library’s annual Food For Fines program benefiting Harvest House was once again a success. During the month of December, library patrons had the option of paying their overdue fines with non-perishable food items or to donate the cash...

Free Notary Services Now Available at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – The Destin Library now has a full-time, certified notary on staff. Kitti Capps will be available to provide notary services Monday through Friday during normal library hours. There is no charge for this service and appointments are...

Independent Film Series Presents “Nine to Five”

Destin, FL. – The Friends Guild of the Destin Library continues their Independent Film Series on February 18 at 2:00 p.m. with the film “Nine to Five.” These movies are free to the public and you are welcome to bring light re...

Living Wonders at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Challenge your mind on Friday afternoons! On February 14 and 28th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. come to Living Wonders at the Destin Library. This program is open to students in grades 2-5 and there is no registration required.

Children will ...

Technology in Focus at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Learn to use a selection of the latest technologies with these standalone workshops given at the Destin Library. These events are free to the public; however registration is required.

February 10 at 10:00 a.m.: Introduction to Windo...

Snowbird Movie Matinee at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Come enjoy a free movie at the Destin Library every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. continuing in February. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and you are welcome to bring your own light refreshments.  

February 5 &...

February Kids Classics Club Features Harry Potter

Destin, FL. – A seven-week series featuring the amazing modern classic, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” by J.K. Rowling begins at the Destin Library on Thursday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. This fun Read-Aloud ...

A Family of Artists on Display at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – The Destin Library is proud to display the artwork of the Beaty family all through the months of January and February. The colorful and diverse paintings line the walls of the library and are available for viewing during n...

AARP Tax-Aide Service at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Tax season has arrived and the Destin Library has once again teamed up with AARP to provide free tax preparation services. You do not need to be a member of AARP to use the Tax-Aide program and there is no cost for this service.

AAR...

Morning Tai Chi at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Join us at the Destin Library for Morning Tai Chi with certified Tai Chi for Health instructor, Barbara Rezmer. Classes will be held every Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. until Memorial Day (excluding Monday holidays). No registrati...

Youth Spring Soccer

Destin, FL. – Registration for youth spring soccer will take place January 6^th – February 20^th for ages 3-15 (age as of August 1, 2019). The fee is $40 with a $15 discount offered to Destin Residents with a valid driver’s lic...

Technology in Focus at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Learn to use a selection of the latest technologies with these standalone workshops given at the Destin Library. These events are free to the public, however registration is required.

January 13^th at 10:00 a.m.: In Depth –...

“Computer Bytes” Tech Talks at the Destin Library

Destin, FL. – Learn the basics of a variety of computing concepts with these “byte”- sized 30-minute presentations on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. starting in January. These talks are free and no registration is required.

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Short Term Rental Application, Review Process, and Fee Schedule Available Online

Destin, Fla. – On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, the Destin City Council approved an amendment to the short-term rental ordinance that limits the number of overnight occupants of each short-term rental home in the city to two people per bedroom, plus an addit...

New Fax and Printing Services at the Destin Library

Destin, Fla. – In response to numerous requests, the Destin Library now offers faxing and wireless printing services at their circulation desk. These services are available to everyone, no library card required. Fax costs are $1.00 a page for a ...

City of Destin Launches Nextdoor to Boost Neighborhood Communication

Local Mitigation Strategy Benefiting Destin

DESTIN, Fla. – Each year Okaloosa County, with input from all participating municipalities, provides the Florida Division of Emergency Management an update on the status of the adopted 2016 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). These updates...