🌱 How much new sand Holiday Isle beaches are getting this month

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In today's newsletter:

• How much new sand Holiday Isle beaches are getting this month
• Why council members chose Chatham Morgan over 10 other hopefuls
• How Destin captains just beat Key West and Miami for top honors

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. $10 million beach renourishment project underway on Holiday Isle in Destin (getthecoast.com) — Work is underway right now to rebuild eroded Destin beaches on Holiday Isle, adding 60 to 80 feet of sand to protect homes and condos while keeping shoreline access mostly open. Crews are pumping more than 150,000 cubic yards of sand in phases over the next couple of weeks, funded largely by FEMA with support from Okaloosa County tourism reserves.
   

2. Former member Chatham Morgan returns to Destin council (thedestinlog.com) — Destin residents have a familiar face returning to the City Council, as longtime local and business owner Chatham Morgan has been unanimously appointed to fill an interim seat through November. With 11 people vying for the role, council members cited Morgan’s prior council and budget experience as crucial while Destin heads into its next budget cycle and prepares for fall elections.
   

3. Florida Panhandle captains win 2026 Angler's Choice Award (mypanhandle.com) — Destin charter captains just earned top honors in the 2026 Angler’s Choice Awards, making the city Florida’s leading hub for award-winning guides. Twenty-one Destin captains were recognized, outpacing famous fishing spots like Key West, Miami, and St. Petersburg and underscoring the city’s reputation as a premier Panhandle fishing destination.
   

4. NSSGA hosts Young Leaders meeting in Florida (pitandquarry.com) — Destin recently hosted more than 380 young professionals for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s 2026 Young Leaders Annual Meeting, bringing national industry attention and visitor spending to town. Attendees packed general sessions, breakouts, and a new women-focused BuildHer Lunch & Learn before the event shifts to South Carolina in 2027.
   

5. Okaloosa County arrested 613 spring breakers this year. See why (nwfdailynews.com) — If you live in Destin, you likely noticed the heavy law enforcement presence this spring break: deputies made 613 arrests countywide, including 420 in Destin, mostly for underage drinking around Crystal Beach. The Sheriff’s Office doubled its beach workforce along Destin and Okaloosa Island, calling this year’s crowds and arrest numbers a “normal” season despite a slightly shorter break.
   

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📸 Around Destin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Destin

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Thursday April 23

• Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting
  Destin Chamber , 4484 Legendary Dr. Ste. A , Destin
  9:00 am
• Destin Chamber's Business After Hours Sponsored by Renasant Bank
  Renasant Bank , 2000 98 Palms Blvd. , Destin
  5:00 pm
• Harbor and Waterways Board
  Destin, FL Calendar
  5:30 pm
• MKAF Concerts In The Village: Yacht Rock Schooner
  Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village , 4323 Commons Dr. , Destin
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• City of Destin; "Arbor Day"
  Destin, FL Calendar , 724 Legion Drive , Destin
  10:00 am
• Karaoke at American Legion Post 296
  Davis-Sikes American Legion Post 296 , 311 Main Street , Destin
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market
  Destin Chamber of Commerce , 4484 Legendary Dr A , Destin
  9:00 am

Sunday April 26

• Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296
  Davis-Sikes American Legion Post 296 , 311 Main Street , Destin
  8:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Zumba Gold - Wednesday
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Putting Green Open Play
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Beginner Line Dance - Wednesday
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  9:30 am
• Mexican Train Dominoes
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gave blood today.
  It’s one of those simple things that costs you a little time… but can literally save someone’s life. I had to take a few months off because my iron… (Nextdoor Crystal Beach)
• Its 12:28 am Tuesday morning.
  Is there a fire in the Destin Miramar Beach area? Emerald Bay smells like smoke and you can see it through the street lamps. (Nextdoor Emerald Bay and Baywinds)

• HEI Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor in Destin. Apply here.
• Nike, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate, SEAS - Nike Destin in Destin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Destin here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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