Smugglers Find Coast Guard Blind Spot in Destin
Coast Guard officials say illegal drugs still reach the Destin area despite no major busts recently. Lt. Paul Milligan notes a blind spot along with Hawkins claims of no coverage from the Yucatan to Puerto Rico. Officials confess only partial deterrence and limited seizures, with data showing large drug figures across the region.
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Steve Humphries
U.S. Coast Guard
Destin
Paul Milligan
Coast Guard Group
Mobile
Milligan
U.S
Paula Hawkins
Coast Guard
Yucatan Peninsula
Puerto Rico
Hawkins
Destin Center Activities Draw Big Attendance and Plans
Destin Community Center reports strong turnout for events led by Karen MacGrogan. The March Children’s Hour drew over 100 parents and children to Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. Upcoming: Dumbo on April 27. an April flea market earned over 350 dollars. Easter egg hunt April 6 drew 100+ children with 37 prize eggs found. Senior Dinner May 21 and Primrose seine boat dedication May 5. Summer Games planned for August with regional backing. adult flag football in development. Certificates of appreciation awarded to long-time volunteers.
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Karen MacGrogan
Destin Community Center
Destin
Lloyd Taylor
Liz Livingston
Livingston
Marlene Boutwell
Boutwell
Tg&y
Copeland
Bill Burleson
Bill Shirah
Destin Rotary Club
Destin Lions
Shirah
Don Hobart
Cam McLean
Bill Kane
Charles Stokes
Hobart
Stokes
Destin Council Split Over East Destin Land Annexation
Barron urged dropping the issue while Roberts noted townspeople oppose taxes from the land. Duke backed a charter wording fix to send the city map to the Census Bureau for revenue, Destin urged court action or a negotiated settlement, predicting high costs and a drawn out process. The council scheduled a special meeting to resolve the matter.
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Roberts
Barron
James
Ward
Destin
Kelly Trust
Duke
U.S. Census Bureau
Isle County plans higher Holiday Isle buildings and parking rule tweak
Blue proposes revising parking to 1.5 vehicles per unit with remaining lots kept as greenbelt. A 1950 lease limits structures to 75 feet, but Air Force said it’s no longer needed for maneuvers. County approved a taller six story, 66 unit Phase I plan. public hearing set for April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.
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Blue
Okaloosa County
Holiday Isle
U.S. Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Holiday Isle Improvement Association
Gary
P&i
Destin Considers Millage Rate and Fire District Boundaries
City officials debate millage level to fund services through occupational licenses and taxes while preserving fire protection for Destin and future annexations. Council worries bill may redraw fire district bounds including Destin Bridge to county line and Choctawhatchee Bay. Mayor questions revenue sharing terms as possible double dip and seeks clarity for fiscal 1985-86. attorney advises caution and potential revisions.
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Destin
Danny Woodward
Destin Bridge
Okaloosa-Walton County
Gulf of Mexico
Choctawhatchee Bay
Bob McIlroy
Ward proposes fast tracking bill after ad waiver
Ward said he could introduce the legislation 30 days after advertisement by waiving the rule that requires bills to be filed on the first day of the legislative session. He added he sees no problem in having the rule waived.
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Destin
Bob McIlroy
Kelly Trust
Miller
Holland
Ward
Park completes new Destin park facilities and plans more
Park work finished last fall features a 30 by 50 foot covered pavilion a multi pit outdoor barbecue area and an arbor A second barbecue pit is planned for the pavilion In other business two Destin City Council requests were noted but no action taken A right turn lane on Benning Drive onto US 98 and double lining Main Street were discussed with county official Dave Heinrich before votes A recreation facility at the southwest corner of Destin Elementary School may use five to six acres cleared by the school board superintendent Pledger Sullivan overseeing site with a sports field football field and possible practice field
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Destin
Countty
Benning Drive
U.S. 98
Dou
Mitchell
Main Street
Dave Heinrich
Desti
Pledger Sullive
Heinrich
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Simpson
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Glenn Frances
Phillips
Gulf
Xunch
Isle
Alden
P& Board
McIlroy
Jerry Miller
Life Aetna Casualty & Surety Travelers
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S.E. FT. Walton Beach
Vouk
Jay
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