The Emerald Coast Journal
Stories from the coast
Field notes, itineraries, and the people behind the places — written by locals who know the Gulf shore by heart.
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Thirty Years on the Destin Harbor
Boathouse Oyster Bar shucks to order, pours cheap beer, plays live music seven days a week, and has been getting away with it for three decades
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The 30A Songwriters Festival: A First-Timer’s Guide
Every January, something improbable happens on 30A: more than 175 songwriters spread across two dozen intimate venues from Dune Allen to Rosemary Beach.