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Sandestin begins restoration of The Raven with eye toward bringing pro golf back to the resort
When you’re a major year-round resort, there’s never a good time to shut down your main tournament course for renovations and restoration. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., is planning to do just that with The Raven Golf Club for the first nine months of 2027. In part, the work reflects the normal wear and tear associated with a 26-year-old course. But the restoration of The Raven also sheds light on Sandestin’s ambitious plans to bring professional golf back to Northwest Florida. The Raven previously hosted the PGA Tour Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour, and Rick Hileman, executive director of golf at Sandestin, views the course enhancements as a first step toward landing a professional men’s or women’s tournament. “We are a perfect fit and a perfect location for a pro tour,” Hileman said. “We have a 2,400-acre resort with a multiple array of accommodations. We go from the beach to the bay. You have four great golf courses, tennis, shopping, dining. It’s somewhere a family can come, watch some great golf, then have plenty to do in the evenings or when they’re not watching golf.” In a sign of how seriously Sandestin is taking this project,
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Destin student earns spot in Florida All State Band
Emily Brigman, an eighth grader at Destin Middle School, has been selected to the 2027 Florida All-State Middle School Band. Emily earned the honor through a highly competitive audition process, distinguishing herself among hundreds of young musicians across the state of Florida. "Her selection is a testament to her exceptional...
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Fans hunt for the real bartender in Riley Green's 'Destin' hit
Country singer Riley Green released a song titled "Bartender in Destin," sparking local interest. An acoustic version of the song recently went viral on YouTube, renewing curiosity about its inspiration. Fans and locals are speculating which Destin bar and bartender the song is about. The Boathouse Oyster Bar is a...
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MKAF awards $10,000 to 22 winners at Festival of the Arts in Destin
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation awarded nearly $10,000 to 22 artists at its 31st Annual Festival of the Arts. Ceramic artist Paul Henry Devoti won the top honor of Best in Show and a $2,000 prize. The two-day festival in Destin, Florida, featured over 100 artists, live music, and art...