Growth debate shapes South Walton development plans
Bob Bannerman warns growth offers huge potential if managed, yet no growth policies like the Coastal Barrier Act could backfire. Sandestin’s Tom Patton criticizes the governors order, while Richard Magill and Bill Wyrough back incorporation for zoning and planning. Citizens seek state help, and residents weigh impact fees as a partial solution amid calls for consistent state policies and funding for infrastructure. The growth management drive carries a price tag of billions for correcting and building infrastructure as legislators face a difficult, expensive balancing act.
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Bob Bannerman
South Walton
Sandestin
Tom Patton
Patton
Richard Magill
Bill Wyrough
John DeGrove
Florida
Lottery job sketch changes life and attitude
A quoted woman reflects on winning a lottery for a part time store job and how money might alter her living but not her attitude toward family and friends. She notes a lighter mood and a 10 pound weight loss as signs of change.
County efforts aim for new Destin playing fields
Kelly Street to the fields. Plans to add additional parking near Destin Elementary are in motion after discussions with principal Eugene Walls. The Recreation Committee eyes two parcels for a major sports complex but views the elementary site as a short term solution. Expect fields by late summer or fall for football season. The school board and county are eager to proceed.
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Vaughn
Destin seeks MPO voting seat in Fort Walton Beach area
Destin plans to join the Fort Walton Beach Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. If Gov. Bob Graham approves, Destin will appoint Councilman Ted Shaw to represent the city, joining residents Robert Allen and Ken Owens on the MPO advisory bodies, with a second CAC appointment pending.
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Bob Graham
Destin
Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach
Graham
City of
Ted Shaw
LY Destin
Robert
Bob’’ Allen
MPO
Ken Owens
Citizens Advisory Committee
CAC
Obituary notice for Edward F. Brady of Destin
Edward F. Brady, 68, of 31 E Country Club Drive, died Monday March 31. Survived by wife Verona. sons Patrick Thomas Edward. daughter Mary Margaret Clarke. 15 grandchildren. Former financial VP at Thiem Corporation Milwaukee. Lived in Destin four years after leaving Mequon Wisconsin. Memorial and visitation details at McLaughlin Mortuary. Burial in Cullom Illinois.
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Edward F. Brady
E. Country Club Drive
Verona Brady
Patrick
Thomas
Edward Brady
Mary Margaret Clarke
Brady
Destin
Mequon
Thiem Corporation
Milwaukee
Destin Lions Club
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