Evacuation Limits Shape Destin Coastline Bill
Legislation from the House Growth Management Committee aims to restrict development on Florida barrier islands if evacuation in a 12 hour window would be unsafe. The bill would block state funding for roads, water and sewer lines, and impose moratoriums or fines for violations while setting coastal building standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chitwood
Destin Peninsula
House Growth Management Committee
George Meier
House
Meier
Barrier Island
Moreno Point
Destin
Four Mile Village
South Walton County
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Okaloosa
Walton
State Department of Natural Resources
Will Tourism Save County Tax Shortfall
County finance officer Bob McGuire warns Okaloosa may miss state projections for 1 cent sales tax in 82-83. Tourism could determine if shortfall exceeds 200k as Destin and Fort Walton Beach hotel, motel, and restaurant revenues influence the year end budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa County
Department of Revenue
Bob McGuire
DOR
McGuire
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
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Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Florida State University
Richard G. Rubino
Bercaw’s
Florida
E. Gregory St
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Yamile
Bay Bridge
Pensacola
Aartic
Sexton
Mountain and Benning
Greenfields