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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log publishes on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed as Second Class Mail with advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon.
The piece argues against removing Highway 98 median strips in Destin as traffic and driving styles grow weirder with immigration. It warns DOT plans for six lanes and new striped medians could worsen chaos while noting budgeted 300000 for removing medians and concern over parking and aesthetics.
Editorial notes the Northwest Florida Water Management District could gain a 1 mill ad valorem levy to align with other districts. The plan, born from a Water Task Force, aims to fund pollution cleanup in Destin Harbor and allow local governments to build sewage facilities. Growth in Destin and South Walton drives call to act now rather than react to water problems.
Ida Calhoun Burritt Destin argues against removing median strips on Highway 98. She urges DOT and local officials to retain raised medians, explore public parking to reduce traffic, and support Azalea Drive as an alternate local route. She discusses zoning ideas near Destin landmarks and preservation of historic homes.
Readers urged to support Gov Bob Graham as he leads Florida in educational reform across schools, community colleges and universities. The letter commends his plan and urges elected officials to back funds for improvement, while addressing coastal planning concerns in Walton County and the need for zoning and growth controls to protect beaches.
In Destin a rapid rise of motels and shops reshapes the town along U S 98. The piece laments visual clutter and bare utility poles and urges underground wiring, safer roads, and a community award for ugliness to spur cleanup and long term planning.
The Destin LOG calls for letters to the editor with legible comments and signatures. Send to Editor, Destin LOG, P.O. Box 957, Destin FL 32541, noting that unsigned or addressless submissions may not be considered.
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