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07/05/2025

There are no words 😶

Gulfarium is deeply saddened to share the passing of Delilah, one of the most iconic and beloved dolphins to have ever called the park home. Delilah leaves behind a lasting legacy that touched the lives of generations of guests and staff. She arrived at the Gulfarium in 1980 and lived to be over 50 years old—a remarkable milestone, especially given that dolphins in the wild typically live between 20 and 30 years.

Delilah passed away peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by the animal care team who had formed lifelong bonds with her. A devoted mother to Lily and grandmother to Kaya, she played a meaningful role within our dolphin family and contributed greatly to our educational mission.

Throughout her decades at the Gulfarium, Delilah brought joy, wonder, and inspiration to millions of visitors. Her presence will be profoundly missed, but her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

We are grateful for the support of our community as we honor Delilah’s life and invite everyone to reflect on the joy she brought to so many.

07/04/2025

Here are the fireworks & other fun activities happening.
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Thanks FWB Life

Want to know where you can watch Fireworks this 4th of July?
Celebrate America’s 249th birthday with a full lineup of family-friendly events, parades and fireworks happening across Destin, Okaloosa Island, Niceville, Valparaiso, Freeport and South Walton. Don’t miss a moment of the patriotic fun!

Here's Life Media’s Highlighted Area 4th of July 2025 Celebrations!...

Destin Commons – Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival
When: Thursday, July 3 | 5–9:30 p.m.
Where: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive
Kick off the holiday early with more than 25 food trucks, live music, face painting, and entertainment for all ages. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. with great viewing throughout the open-air shopping center.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf – Red, White & Baytowne
When: Friday, July 4 | 7–9:15 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.)
Where: Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
Celebrate with live music from the Tanner Gray Band on the Events Plaza Stage, plus family activities including face painting, crafts, and balloon sculpting. A fireworks show over the lagoon caps off the night.

Okaloosa Island – The Boardwalk Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks Over the Gulf
When: Thursday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
Where: View from The Boardwalk deck or beach
Enjoy a stunning fireworks show launched from the pier. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the night sky light up over the Gulf.

HarborWalk Village – Coastal Country 4th of July
When: Friday, July 4 | 6–9 p.m.
Where: HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Enjoy live country music, complimentary beverage samples, and a festive coastal vibe. The night concludes with fireworks over the Destin Harbor at 9 p.m., followed by a fire-spinning performance by Autumn Lyfe. Best viewed along the waterfront promenade.

Seaside – Independence Day Celebration
When: Friday, July 4 | Festivities begin at 9 a.m. | Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Seaside Amphitheater
Start your day with a festive block party featuring family games, a REP Theatre performance, a musical by ECTC, bike decorating, and a hot dog eating contest. Return in the evening for a 7 p.m. pops concert by Sinfonia Gulf Coast, followed by fireworks over the Gulf at 8:30 p.m.

Niceville & Valparaiso – Boggy Bayou Fireworks
When: Friday, July 4 | 8:45 p.m.
Where: Lion’s Park, Niceville Landing, Kiwanis Park, Niceville
Hosted at Lion’s Park, this all-day celebration features live music, food trucks, family activities, and a fireworks finale over the bayou. Great viewing locations include Lion’s Park, Kiwanis Park, Niceville Landing, Shipyard Point Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. Arrive early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the festivities!

Freeport – Independence Day Parades & Fireworks
Hammock Bay Walk & Bike Parade
When: Friday, July 4 | 9:30 a.m.
Where: Hammock Bay Town Center, 74 Great Hammock Bend
Kids and families can decorate bikes, strollers, or walk in this festive morning parade. Spectators are welcome to line the central greenway. Prizes awarded for best decorations.

Freeport City Parade
When: Friday, July 4 | 4 p.m.
Where: Begins at Freeport Learning Center, 360 Kylea Laird Drive
The city’s annual parade features floats, classic cars, and community groups. State Road 20 closes at 3:45 p.m., so plan ahead to find a great spot along the route.

Freeport Fireworks Finale
When: Friday, July 4 | 8:30 p.m.
Where: Freeport Regional Sports Complex, 563 Hammock Trail East
Wrap up the evening with a fireworks show under the stars. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy food vendors on-site for a relaxed family evening.

Celebrate safely, arrive early, and enjoy the red, white, and blue!

07/02/2025

Awww Sweet Pea ❤️

07/01/2025

Obligatory reminder - Engagement goes down the week before & the week after a major holiday. You are not doing anything wrong!
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06/27/2025

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06/24/2025

Yay!!

DESANTIS SIGNS BILL IN WALTON COUNTY: Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Tuesday morning related to Customary Use. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in Santa Rosa Beach, surrounded by state legislators and local officials who championed the measure.

“Senate Bill 1622 will repeal the burdensome state mandates and return decision making power to local governments when it comes to recognizing recreational customary use of beaches,” DeSantis said during the signing ceremony.

The legislation repeals a 2018 law that prohibited local governments from affirming public recreational use of dry sand areas on private beaches without first going through a complex and costly judicial process. That law particularly affected Walton County, which had adopted a customary use ordinance in October 2016, just months after the state’s cutoff date.

“Back in 2018, when the state passed a law that blocked local governments from recognizing customary use of beaches, no one felt that impact more severely than Walton County,” said Senator Jay Trumbull, who sponsored the legislation. “Overnight, people who had walked the same stretch of beach for generations were being told that they were trespassing.”

06/23/2025

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06/22/2025

Hanging out with my poodle Jasmine … the kids always loved to watch her swim.

Crab Island

06/20/2025

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06/18/2025

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The search for 10 year old Trinity Eslinger continues as local authorities, volunteers, and the United Cajun Navy work tirelessly to bring her home. Trinity has been missing for six days, since Thursday, June 12, 2025, when she was last seen in the water between O’Steen Beach and Norriego Point in Destin, Florida, around 7:30 p.m. She was swept away by a strong current while swimming during a family vacation.

Trinity’s mother, Raven Cush, shared a heartfelt plea today, June 18, 2025, urging the community to help: “I am hopeful that today will be the day. Let’s get the word out there. Call on all your boating friends & family anyone who can get in the water today please I’m begging you please come out and help. All I want is to bring my Trinity home. The more eyes we have the better. Share it spread the word. Her name is Trinity Lo’Réal Eslinger and she is my world! Trinity is wearing a pink bathing suit with orange trimming, same one as in Picture. Her hair is cornrowed straight back with colorful beads. She had on snorkeling gear when she went missing. Goggles are gray and purple. Snorkel is gray with a bright orange piece at the top. She had on two stretchy bracelets one was pink and the other was purple. She is about 5 ft tall. 🙏🏾 Mark 11:24 ‘Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’”

Multiple agencies, including the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Destin Fire Rescue, are involved in the search, using boats, divers, drones, and aircraft. The effort has been described as intensive, with operations ongoing in the Destin East Pass and surrounding areas. Despite the challenges posed by strong currents and Mother Nature, the community and responders remain dedicated to finding Trinity.

06/18/2025

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06/18/2025

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FROM TRINITY’S MOM: “I am hopeful that today will be the day. Let’s get the word out there. Call on all your boating friends & family anyone who can get in the water today please I’m begging you please come out and help. All I want is to bring my Trinity home. The more eyes we have the better. Share it spread the word.

Her name is Trinity Lo’Réal Eslinger and she is my world! Trinity is wearing a pink bathing suit with orange trimming, same one as in Picture. Her hair is cornrowed stright back with colorful beeds. She had on snorkeling gear when she went missing. Goggles are gray and purple. Snorkel is gray with a bright orange peace at the top. She had on two stretchy bracelets one was pink and the other was purple. She is about 5 ft tall.

🙏🏾 Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.””

TODAY'S SEARCH EFFORTS:
Search efforts will continue today, June 18. If you would like to help, here are the details:

Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch
800 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541
8:00 AM – Morning Briefing
All-day search operation to follow

VOLUNTEERS & BOATS NEEDED
• Boats with VHF radios, side-scan or down-scan sonar
• Check all safety equipment
• Bring: Water, Gatorade, lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars

PARKING FEES WAIVED
Let staff know you’re with United Cajun Navy or Emerald Coast Unit. Find Kevin and Black Betty (mobile command center) at the ramp for coordination

Contact:
Kevin LaFond – (251) 419-4890
Joey Sauvageau – (850) 420-5502