“every Floridian and visitor has the right to fully enjoy our state’s natural resources”

30a.com reported that last night Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order urging Florida counties to protect public beach access and has directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support these efforts. Unfortunately there is some confusion with this new legislation and some are even interpreting it as beach access restriction. The Destin Log took notice that this new order has done nothing to resolve the issue of private property versus customary use questions, like the one Walton County is facing now. To read everything Scott said, the new Executive order and the action it will take to protect public beach access, click here.

City Council has asked Destin City Manager to resign

Carisse LeJeune, who has been City Manager of Destin since 2016, submitted her letter of resignation to the City Clerk on Wednesday. According to The Destin Log, four of the seven council members voted July 2 to ask LeJeune to resign due to issues such as a lack of trust in LeJeune and tension between staff and the City Council. Click here to read the full story.

Awesome Drink Recipe from Grayton Beer Brew Pub

Construction on an Indoor Athletics Practice Facility begins

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 11th to celebrate the start of construction on the Raider Athletic Program’s indoor facility at Northwest Florida State College. Here are all the details from The Destin Log.

The Best Restaurants Along 30A

30a.com has compiled a list of the 10 best restaurants for your fine dining needs. Whether it is an anniversary dinner, birthday celebration or you just feel like being fancy; here’s where to go!