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City and Destination Information
The following information was taken from the website for the city of Destin. You can visit their website for more information at www.cityofdestin.com.
Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of
Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants
as early as the 7th century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don
Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew
the first known map of East Pass and its shores. Destin traces its immediate
history to a fisherman, Captain Leonard Destin, who moved here from New London,
Connecticut, and settled in Northwest Florida in about 1845. Captain Destin
pioneered the fishing industry and Destin has maintained this heritage to the
present.
With the growth and development of Destin from a small fishing village to a
major tourist resort came the need for a local government structure. The City of
Destin was originally chartered as a municipality under the laws of the State of
Florida in 1984. However, the community of Destin, in existence for more than
one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier
resort destination.
Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village", the largest and most
elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida docks at the Destin
Harbor. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis
and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws
closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest
deep-water access on the Gulf. The City of Destin is home to 11,119 full-time
residents (2000 US Census).
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The following is provided by the Chamber of Commerce of Destin. For additional information, visit their website at http://www.destinchamber.com.
Looking for things to do on vacation? You’ve come to the right place. Whether it be fishing, shopping, golf, dining, or any of the other many activities, you’ll find your link here. If you want a romantic getaway, a short-term or long-term rental, or the annual family trip, you’ll see that Destin has something for everyone.
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