Destin Log publication and circulation details
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed second class to subscribers. Rates: Okaloosa and Walton Counties six months 5.50 one year 9.00 two years 16.50. Other Florida and out of state six months 9.00 one year 15.00 two years 28.00. Foreign six months 18.00 one year 34.00 two years 65. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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May brings hopeful skies and calmer warmth in Destin
Weather notes a warmer May with a 82 degree high and 3.00 inches rainfall, offering hope after a wet March and April. Gulf Power agrees to lower lines by 15 feet near Destin Airport to meet FAA rules as runway plans progress. The Miss Destin Rodeo pageant at the Holiday Inn features 14 contestants. A columnist weighs in on Vietnam era policy parallels and warns against allowing communism to spread in the Americas.
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Holiday Inn
Destin
Destin Airport runway expansion urged by chamber
Editorial urges Okaloosa County officials to seek FAA approval and funds for extending Destin Airport runway beyond 5,000 feet. Argues added feet improve safety for growing jet traffic and support tourism, says chamber acts as a voice for Destin’s needs and warns delay risks development encroachment. Destin residents are proactive, urging swift action.
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Okaloosa County
Destin
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Federal Aviation Administration
Saltwater rebels clash with Florida lawmakers over fishing license fee
The Gulf of Mexico saltwater license debate drew Destin and Panama City boat operators to a House hearing. They compared the fee to a tax, denouncing what they called a bureaucratic user charge while lawmakers faced confusion and dissent amid a spring tax push in Tallahassee.
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Henderson Beach
Charter Boat Association
Gulf of Mexico
Panama
House
Her Majesty
Tallahassee
Joe Lunchbucket
Power lines near Destin airport get safety upgrades
This week Gulf Power agreed to remove a top static line and lower supports by about fifteen feet to fix glide slope hazards near Destin airport. Reflectors will be added every 150 feet along the upper line, with work due in sixty to ninety days. The county also seeks flood relief, pumping Quail Lake into the DOT drainage system and exploring a permanent runoff plan north across airport property or a deep ditch along Airport Road to reduce future floods.
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Gulf Power
Quiet Wood
Airport Road
Quail Lake
DOT
DEA
Thank You Notes From Destin Elementary Faculty and Community
Letters to the LOG express gratitude to donors volunteers and partners for supplies posters plants and support. They credit PTO leaders Lions Club Destin LOG Karen MacGrogan and local officials for aiding school events and safety initiatives. Community members Ken Bouldin Charles Padgett Lucyle Middleton Norma J. Charles Charles M. Gibbons Terry Padgett James W. Middleton James W. Blair thank Governor and law enforcement for progress on right of way safety signs.
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Owens
Schudle
Idone
PTO
Jurate Burns
Judy Johnson
Barbara Artabasy
Janice Wolf
Rene Westerfeld
Brenda Lloyd
Village Art Gallery
Henderson
Destin Carpet
King’s Nursery
Lions and Lionesses
Destin Log
Karen MacGrogan
Sincerely, Ken Bouldin
Charles Padgett
Lucyle Middleton
Norma J. Charles Charles M. Gibbons
Terry Padgett
James W. Middleton
James W. Blair
Card of Thanks for Paul’s death support
I thank L J Henderson Construction Company the Wharf Restaurant Destin LOG Pas quales Paulies Florist Destin Bakery and all my wonderful friends for their kindness in Pauls death.
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the Wharf
Destin Log
Pasquale
Paulie’s
Destin Bakery
Paul
Parking Hope Letter to Gov Graham Over Roadside Slippage
Business owners and residents of Silver Beach east of Destin appeal to Gov Graham and his staff for state assistance to resolve a three year problem of dangerous roadside parking. They report local officials could not provide relief from Okaloosa County planning and zoning actions.
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Graham
Silver Beach
Destin
Thee
Destin LOG invites letters to the editor guidance
The Destin LOG requests reader opinions in letters to the editor and says they may edit longer submissions. Signatures and full addresses are required, or letters will not be considered. Letters should be legible and mailed to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 95 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
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