Author: Matt Algarin

A Great Way to 'Give Back'

Courtesy of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Pam Burden, Shirley Roy, Merry Edwards and Dr. Burden Not only does Dr. William Burden make a difference in people’s lives daily as a plastic surgeon, he is also known to make a…

Our Passion is Sharing Yours

Merriam-Webster defines passion as “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.” As a writer and media professional, the best part of my job is the day-to-day interaction with residents, business owners and all who…

35 Years and Counting

Matt Algarin Seaside Co-Founder Robert Davis raises a glass to celebrate the town’s 35th birthday during a celebration Jan. 18. It may have been foggy, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundred-or-so people that gathered at Cinderella Circle…

Destin Desserts Winners Announced

Courtesy of Destin Desserts Chef Kevin Wynn’s dessert, which took home top honors, combined the Thin Mint cookie and cheesecake. Girl Scout cookies took center stage during the sixth annual Destin Desserts competition at The Palms of Destin where leading…

How Sweet It Is

The team from Bijoux was named Grand Champions for 2016; their Creamy Peanut Butter Truffles took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle will be holding their sixth annual “Destin Desserts” event at The Palms of Destin…

Best of the Emerald Coast 2016 Recap

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Fall Into Festival Season

Fall is upon us. The heat of the summer sun has subsided, the frenzy of traffic along the roadways has calmed and another successful summer season has come to a close. But that doesn’t mean life along the Emerald Coast…

‘Reading Rally Aims to ‘Spark’ Interest in Reading

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…And Baby Makes Eight

Julie and James Raffield of Milton have provided a permanent home for four children whose biological parents were stripped of their parental rights by the courts.