Articles by Jessica Coker
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A weekend of parades: Deck the streets and harbor
Jingle bells were heard throughout town Saturday as the yuletide spirit filled the hearts of parade-goers when the 27th annual Destin Christmas Parade rolled down U.S. Hwy. 98. “Great weather, ... READ MORE
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A weekend of parades: Deck the streets and harbors
Jingle bells were heard throughout town Dec. 8 as the yuletide spirit filled the hearts of parade-goers when the 27th annual Destin Christmas Parade rolled down U.S. 98. “Great weather, adorabl... READ MORE
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SWHS cheerleader: Thanksgiving Day parade
Fourteen-year-old Savannah Bartleson cheered her way to the top of the pyramid earlier this year — straight to Walt Disney World Resorts' Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bartleson, a varsity cheerlead... READ MORE
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Christmas Connection: Students bring Christmas to the Emerald Coast
Endless lines and long shopping lists didn’t slow down a group of youth this week as they connected with the community to spread a little holiday cheer. "It really encompasses the spirit o... READ MORE
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Lights aglow at Destin’s Candy Cane Lane
The residents living on Destin's Sea Oats Drive have been busy — transforming their street into Candy Cane Lane once again for the Christmas season. Andy Murphy — merrily known as Andy Claus on... READ MORE
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Wish Upon a Car: ‘You kind of have to see it to believe it’ (PHOTOS)
Years ago, Haim David started the Wish Upon a Car charity with little more than a good idea and a limousine. Now celebrating its seventh year of service, Wish Upon a Car has grown tremendously ... READ MORE
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Just add fire: Destin resident makes a career out of dancing with flames
Fourteen years ago, in Namibia, Africa, the free-spirited, slightly-dare-devilish Autumn Lyfe Ussery took a literal leap of faith and jumped from an airplane, landing in her future. As the para... READ MORE
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Plunging into 2013: More than 60 people dare to dive in the chilly gulf
With her baby teeth-chattering through her wide smile, 4-year-old Harper Moody is all smiles on the first day of 2013, where she's just taken part in her third Polar Bear Plunge. Moody's Grandp... READ MORE
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Destin rolls with Tide at Poppy’s
The president and first lady of the Emerald Coast Alabama Club Florida chapter, Darryl and Cynthia Gilley, put on their crimson and white and made their way to Poppy's Time Out Sports Bar in ... READ MORE
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Snowbirds of a feather flock together: More than 1,000 winter visitors Roost at Community Center
Snowbirds James and Carolyn Smallets have found a treasure in Destin — literally. The Ohio couple has enjoyed 10 years of fishing, golfing and shopping in Destin while they've been members of t... READ MORE
