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City of Destin replaces the faded “Welcome to Destin” sign

Out with the old in with the new. On Friday morning, several members of the City of Destin’s Public Works team replaced the iconic “Welcome to Destin” sign. If you’re looking at the sign and thinking, “This looks exactly the same…” You’re correct! The previous sign has been up since 2020 but the sun definitely takes its […]

Out with the old in with the new. On Friday morning, several members of the City of Destin’s Public Works team replaced the iconic “Welcome to Destin” sign.

If you’re looking at the sign and thinking, “This looks exactly the same…” You’re correct!

The previous sign has been up since 2020 but the sun definitely takes its toll on the color. Not to mention, shortly after replacing it in 2019, someone tagged the sign with graffiti. Thankfully, the city had another banner on hand and was able to quickly replace it.

“Welcome to Destin” sign after it was tagged in 2020.

As you can imagine, the “Welcome to Destin” sign has drawn some comments from the public now that access to it is blocked by a fence. 

The heavily-photographed sign currently stands at the western foot of the Marler Bridge. That property is owned by Eglin Air Force Base, who erected a 10ft fence down that stretch of land leading to Redneck Beach. 

  • The popular East Pass Beach Area was closed by 96th Test Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Scott Cain back in May 2020 due to illegal commercial activity happening on the federal property, along with trash being dumped and parking issues.

Since 2008, the City of Destin has partnered with Eglin Air Force Base for the maintenance and replacement of the banner.

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“What about this grass roots effort by some NYC Coalition that wants to buy and save it? Turn it into a hotel or community center in Brooklyn NY. They are...”
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“The government has not yet been educated about e-bikes. It should be okay to ride your e-bike on bike paths with motors that can not go over 15 mph because...”
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“Interesting and fully support initiative. Would like to know more about how enforcement will occur. Signs aren't enough as people are overly entitled, rude and indifferent, in addition city communications...”
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“The islands are under US Army Corps of Engineers”
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“I am glad that its getting off the street, I think it would highly benefit our society if we could begin implementing awareness programs and addiction prevention from K-12th grade”
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“Another amusing example of how incompetent our local county commissioners are. Blame it on "residents" as usual instead of serving them.”
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“Easy fix, towing and tickets.”
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“There's a ramp at the main entrance to the boardwalk and she'll be able to see the kites from there without having to go onto the beach.”
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