Destin Boundary Dilemma Stays Unclear Involving Ward Barron
Destin boundary issue remains unresolved as state lawmakers plan options. Rep James Ward and Sen Dempsey Barron discussed adding land to city limits or correcting charter language. Aides cautioned no decision yet while council seeks final action at Monday meeting.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Rep
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Sen
Dempsey Barron
Panama City
Tallahassee
Roberts
Ward
Destin gains national exposure from Good Morning America segment
Dictates Destin as a premier coastal destination after ABC TV feature on Great Places to Vacation in America. Destin Chamber of Commerce and Sandestin report a flood of inquiries with 250 calls by Friday morning, many seeking rates and visit dates. The show highlighted Destin’s white beaches and emerald waters, boosting reservations across the Sandestin area.
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Tina Harbuck
United States
Destin
ABC
America
Miami
the Keys
South Walton Area
Krohn
Chamber
U.S
Tennessee
Georgia
Texas
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Louisiana
Carolyn Rowe
Sandestin
Rowe
Emerald Coast
Rojas Battles To Get Back On His Feet
David Rojas, 25, a Destin boat captain who broke his neck in Choctawhatchee Bay 20 months ago, may walk again thanks to a nerve stimulation implant at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. Dr. Joseph Waltz shortened the operation to 40 minutes. four electrodes run along his spine with 18 settings controlled by a computer and nine-volt battery. Rojas remains in a wheelchair as therapy continues. sister Jean assists with adjustments and progress notes.
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Karen MacGrogan
David Rojas
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin
Rojas
St. Barnabas Hospital
New York City
Joseph Waltz
Waltz
Jean
David
Destin City Council Pursues Model City Status in First Year
Destin councilmen, three months in office, chart a conservative path to a budget, ordinances and a city manager. Jack Dorman set to become first city manager to establish the inaugural budget and hire staff while officials push for traffic control on Highway 98 and gradual county-to-city control of permits.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Governor’s Coast Panel
Bill Phillips
Jack Dorman
Culpeper
Meone
Public Safety Committee
Phillips
Planning Commission
Board of Adjustment
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Ailie Ford
Bill Roberts
Sen Barron
Susan Skelton
Barron
East Destin
Beaird
SWU
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