Life + Culture

Destin Dresses To Impress

Celebrating Two Years of Destin City Lifestyle Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Photographers listed in sidebar Destinites know how to dress to impress, there is no doubt about that, and those amazing floral gowns and spiffy tailored suits were on full display at Destin City Lifestyle's second annual Dress To Impress event held October 23rd. This year DCL decided to kick it up a notch, hosting the annual event at the new luxurious Hotel Effie within the Sandestin Golf & Beach...

Education

Bilingual Brain Food

The Cognitive Benefits of Raising Children in Two Languages Article and Photography by Savannah Vasquez At Valiente Dual Academy, a Spanish immersion class for local homeschooled children, we are passionate about teaching language through immersion. We found that our own children learn best through activities such as art, literature, games and songs, so we incorporate this fun and play-based teaching style into everything we do in our classes.  After raising our own children in a bilingual...

Health + Wellness

Mind, Body, Soul

A holistic approach to wellness Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Shanna Perret of Davista Photography When doctors were not able to help Tory Kratz find the root cause of a life-altering ailment, she began searching for alternative options for healing. What she found not only helped her find a path to wellness, but also helped her husband Mike discover a healthier lifestyle and mindset as well.  “Watching Tory go through her ordeal just really opened my eyes to the alternative...

Education

Meet The Colony

Introducing the Pediatric Therapists on staff at The Barrett School Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Provided Images The Barrett School, a STEM school located in the heart of Destin, exists to meet the needs of families searching for a rigorous educational plan tailored to their child’s specific needs. Understanding that each child learns differently, the instructors and clinical therapists at The Barrett School are trained to identify the ways in which a child will be successful...

Fitness

New Year's Nutrients

What’s new at Prime I.V.? Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Shanna Perret of Davista Photography It’s the new year and everyone is thinking about wellness and making time this year to finally focus on health. While working out and dieting can often fade with lack of motivation or desired results, Scot Andrews at Prime I.V. offers another approach to getting your body the nutrients it needs.  “Everyone is selling vitamins and supplements by mouth, but when you take vitamins orally...

Food + Beverage

Blendz With Benefits

Where technology and healthy fast-food meet Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images Fast food has had a bad connotation as unhealthy food because for so many years, the only place to get food fast were unhealthy options. However in the modern day of high technology with online ordering and to-go and delivery options at your fingertips, fast food can now be healthy. That was the thought behind Blendz With Benefits, a new coffee, smoothie and healthy food...

Local Services

DCL's Shop Local Round Up

Check out our favorite local businesses for last minute gifts Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Provided John Candor John Candor, established in 2020 by an Army veteran and a former law enforcement officer, helps men put their best foot forward. Their handcrafted leather shoes, belts and wallets are ethically produced and sold.   Pink Coyote At Pink Coyote Dessert Company, dessert is an experience! Every scoop of ice cream and baked treat is sourced with the highest quality...

Food + Beverage

Food, Festivities and La Famiglia

A look at an Italian-style Christmas with Destin’s La Famiglia Restaurant Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images Christmas looks different for every family, but for the Rella family of La Famiglia Restaurant in Destin, Christmas is the embodiment of their entire outlook on life; food, festivities and above all, family.  "I love Christmas because you can get together like no other time of year," said Francesca Rella. "In Italy, we play a lot of games...

Food + Beverage

Sleigh Rosé

Eat, Drink and Be Merry with Slay Rosé Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Shanna Perret of Davista Photography Tis the season for holiday parties and get-togethers! So why not add some local flavor to your next gathering with Miramar Beach local, Jessie Orbovich's wine, Slay Rosé?  "Slay Rosé is a 100-percent pinot noir rosé which is produced using the French saignée method," Jessie said. "This creates a drier, bolder rosé with a very well balanced acidity to sweetness, that makes...

Style + Beauty

Deck and Dazzle

Find Timeless Gifts at Beyond Measure Jewelers Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Galina Wells Photography It’s time to deck the halls so why not deck a loved one in extraordinary extravagance with a timeless piece from Beyond Measure Jewelers? Owner Ashleigh Woolly sat down with us to give us some tips on jewelry trends and the best gift you will be shopping for this year. DCL: What gems are trending right now? Ashleigh: I would say this year the trend seems to be diamonds and...