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Destin City Council reinstates annual passes for residents at Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch, increase daily launch fee
On Monday, March 6, 2023, the Destin City Council voted reinstate the annual pass for residents at Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch. The council voted to reinstate the Residents’ Annual Pass
Destin City Council increases paid parking fees for Harbor and beach areas, residents remain free
The Destin City Council has made changes to the city’s paid parking program, which will affect both the Harbor and beach parking areas. The decision was made during a council
Destin City Council says ‘no’ to new 253ft dock at Gilligan’s Watersports
During last night’s Destin City Council meeting, the council discussed the construction of a new commercial dock at Gilligan’s on the Destin Harbor. The dock would be designed to accommodate
Destin’s $12 million improvement project for Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area and Mattie Kelly Park
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the City of Destin hosted a workshop at City Hall to discuss the Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area and Mattie Kelly Park and Nature Walk Improvement
City of Destin seeks public input on improving pedestrian access to Parks and Public Facilities
The City of Destin is hosting a public meeting on February 24th at 9 a.m. at the City Hall Annex (Council Chambers) located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. The purpose of
City of Destin prevails in $15 million lawsuit brought on by Destin Fishing Fleet
The Destin Fishing Fleet had been seeking $15 million from the City based on allegations of violating the Bert J. Harris Private Property Act, which provides compensation to private property owners for government regulations that diminish their property value.
Celebration planned for new Tarpon Beach expansion in Destin, construction to begin after tourism season
The new park at Tarpon Beach will include free parking, restrooms, and views of the Gulf of Mexico. Construction is expected to start after this tourism season, with both the Crystal Beach and Tarpon Beach parks open to the public in May 2024.
Destin also considers a no smoking ban at public parks and beaches
At the Destin City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, council members discussed the possibility of implementing a ban on smoking at public parks and beaches within the city. Councilmember
FPL looks to install electric vehicle fast-charging stations at Destin’s Marler Street Parking Lot
On December 12, 2022, Florida Power & Light gave a presentation at the Destin City Council meeting regarding a possible partnership between FPL and the City to install an Electric
Destin announces changes to the 2022 Christmas Parade route
The 38th annual “Elf on the Shelf” Christmas Parade will be held in Destin on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, December 6, the city announced a
Bobby Wagner sworn in as Destin’s new mayor, also new council-members
On Monday night, Bobby Wagner was sworn-in as Destin’s new Mayor , along with Jim Bagby, Torey Geile and Matthew Sweetser as elected city council-members. Okaloosa Commissioner Mel Ponder (also former Destin