Spoil Policy Could Block Destin Land Lease
The Destin Charter Boat Association faces hurdles leasing part of 15 acres west of East Pass due to past environmental concerns. State official John Williams notes in house review of a formal lease application, with forestalled concerns about spoiling sites. Historic 1966 lease denial by Gov. Askew resurfaces amid public uproar and ownership disputes with Eglin AFB, while survey shows the state owns more land than previously listed.
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Destin Charter Boat Association
East Pass
State Department of Natural Resources
John Williams
Williams
DCBA
League of Women Voters
Okaloosa County
Eglin Air Force Base
Okaloosa Island
Destin Bridge
Developers Weigh Advanced Wastewater to Bypass Sewer Moratorium
Destin developers brace for a two year sewer taps shortage and explore Advanced Wastewater Treatment package plants. Deal Properties estimates per unit costs at 2000 to 3000 dollars, with 98 percent pure output claimed. Industry figures say permits and proper treatment remain required.
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Karen MacGrogan
Bob Deal
Deal Properties
DWU
Deal
Destin
Holiday Isle
John McCabe
McCabe
Doug Bodenhamer
Bodenhamer Builders
Okaloosa County
Rodenhamer
Bob Kriegel
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Easter Crowds Flood Destin As Beach Town Bursts
Destin hotels motels and condos fill to capacity as thousands of visitors pour in for a three day weekend and a Heart concert. Chamber officials say vacancies are scarce with most establishments booked. locals note strong spring crowds and solid summer bookings.
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Karen MacGrogan
Gloria May
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Destin
Pam Freeman
Wayside Park
Freeman
the Wharf
Clair Martin
Jimmy Trammell
Outriggers Five
Trammell
Gulf Terrace
Fishermen Oppose State Bag Limits for Gulf Species
At the Destin Community Center a standing room crowd of about 80 fishing industry representatives urged the Marine Fisheries Commission to reject proposed bag and size limits for grouper snapper and cobra. Capt Jim Cole framed local interests and regional differences, while Cobra limits were deemed futile due to migratory patterns and lack of broader protections. The debate over grouper size and enforcement was expected to continue on page 12A.
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Helen Wren
Destin
Marine Fisheries Commission
Panhandle
Jim Cole
Florida
Fort Myers
Key West
Miami
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Tommy Browning
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