Karen Deer

The view from the 11th floor of the Emerald Grande takes in the pool, the lighthouse that is Harry T's restaurant and boats in the bay. The narrow strip of land to the left is part of the beach used by Emerald Grande guests.

Three getaways: Beaches beckon on bargain trips to Florida’s Destin

August 23, 2019 at 10:12 a.m.

DESTIN, Fla. — Folks in landlocked St. Louis love to visit beaches. And 750 miles south are some of the most beautiful sugar-sand beaches surrounded by emerald waters. A couple...

Patio furniture goes multifunctional, flexible and artistic

August 19, 2019 at 12:34 a.m.

Is your backyard the party spot? Maybe it's your relaxing spot. Perhaps it's even your vacation spot. Outdoor living spaces are one of the fastest-growing trends, according to a nationwide...

Patio furniture goes multifunctional, flexible and artistic

May 22, 2019 at 10:21 a.m.

Is your backyard the party spot? Maybe it's your relaxing spot. Perhaps it's even your vacation spot. Outdoor living spaces are one of the fastest-growing trends, according to a nationwide...

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