Destin Log publication details and rates
The Destin Log published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 serves Destin and South Walton County residents. It is circulated by second class mail with rates listed for Okaloosa Walton counties other Florida and out-of-state and foreign subscriptions. Advertising deadlines are Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Age Of Responsibility and the Mr Green's memory
A nostalgic Florida reminiscence about a ramshackle store known as Mr Green's where teenagers bought alcohol before age twenty one. The piece links the local debate on raising the drinking age to 21 with notes on highway safety, economics, and a trooper’s report of a 19-year-old driver with a heavily intoxicated 14-year-old passenger.
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U.S
Mr. Green
Florida
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Florida Restaurant Association
Highway Patrol
Letters to the Log to the Editor about beach cleanup and Barney Henderson
A reader admires Barney Henderson and recounts a charity episode from the 1930s showing his generosity. The letter also urges visitors to carry out trash from Silver Beach or Henderson Beach to keep the area clean for all. The writer recalls local ties to Milton Bagdad and shares respect for Henderson's modest contributions.
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A.E.A
Silver Beach
Henderson Beach
Destin road flaws spark criticism of state highway fixes
Editorial notes the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel findings on Interstate 10 and local bridges exposing design flaws. Officials face heat as governors and legislators quiet on the mess while Okaloosa and Walton counties press for timely upgrades and funding, with up to 310 million needed for road and bridge repairs and risk of diverting federal dollars from other projects.
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Interstate 10
Destin
Fort Lauderdale
Sun-Sentinel
State Department of Transportation
Panhandle
Senate
Dempsey Barron
DOT
Bob Graham
Paul Pappas
Okaloosa
Walton
South Walton
Readers invited to send letters to editor at Destin Log
Citizens are urged to email or write legibly with signatures and addresses. The Destin Log reserves the right to edit longer submissions and will not consider unsigned letters. Letters should be mailed to Editor Destin Log P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
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Destin Log
P.O
Marler St
Destin
Taxing saltwater fishing damages Florida tourism and rights
The letter argues against licensing or taxing saltwater fishing, calling it a ill advised revenue idea. It warns of burdens to enforcement, courts, and citizens, urging fewer legislators and stronger support for tourism and public health. It suggests improving services, considering an air ambulance, and preserving freedom of the seas while stressing tourism needs.
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Florida
United States
Sheriff's Department
Policy critique of the Federal Water Pollution Act impacts
The Florida Keys Keynoter argues that the Federal Water Pollution Control Act creates unfunded mandates by requiring vessels with toilets to have marine sanitation devices, yet provides no funds for pump-out facilities. Without facilities, enforcement stalls and raw sewage continues to be dumped, harming water quality, marine life, fishing, and tourism in the Keys.
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Florida Keys
U.S. Coast Guard
United States
Keys
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P.O. Box
Jack
Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Karen MacGrogan
Ingrid Kreis
Vanita Trippe
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Bonnie Meyer
Byron Meade
Jackie Gibson
Patti Cole
Lorraine Chambers
Lauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
By Jim Chitwood
Age of Responsibility
Henderson
Barney Henderson
Milton- Bagdad
Mr. Henderson
Editorial
Tip O'Neill
China
David Boyd
Niewic
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