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Destin, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Destin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Port St. Joe’s new-look offense fare at Destin High?
- Why Destin ranks among the top Labor Day beach escapes for 2025
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 78.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks open fall practice facing roster turnover in Jones' 7th season (wjhg.com) — Port St. Joe’s football team will open its regular season with a road game at Destin High on August 21, giving local fans an early marquee matchup at home. Coach Tanner Jones is reshaping the Tiger Sharks’ offense toward a run-heavy, clock-control style after major roster turnover, with a veteran offensive line expected to anchor their new approach. 
• 65 Unforgettable Labor Day Family Vacation Ideas For 2025 (dailymom.com) — Destin gets a strong shout-out here as a prime Labor Day 2025 getaway, praised for its clear water, family-friendly beaches, fishing, and harborfront dining. The broader guide walks through when to book, how to save on lodging and travel, and dozens of other U.S. destinations, but Destin stands out among the top Gulf Coast options for local-style fun.
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Departure - A Tribute To Journey at Club LA →
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Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market
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Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296
Destin Chamber of Commerce Davis-Sikes American Legion Post 296 311 Main Street Destin, FL 32541
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💬 Chatter
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Many of you remember Deborah from Winn Dixie, Old Time Pottery and Walgreens. She would always say, “ Welcome to Winn Dixie!” I thought this tribute… (Nextdoor Spring Lake) - Just had Debbie Waggoner respond to my Bird cage for sale.
She responded with a website to click on. ( Nextdoor with a bunch of scrambled letters and numbers ) I did not click on it. She also said her husband… (Nextdoor Emerald Lakes)
- Travel + Leisure Company posted a job opening for Common Area Attendant / Cleaner / Janitorial in Destin. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Destin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Destin here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Okaloosa Technical College opens new North Campus in Crestview (getthecoast.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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