Census Doubtfully Raises Destin 1984 Population Estimate
Councilman Jimmy Vaughn urged challenging the census to boost Destin's 1984 population figure to improve state revenue sharing. The state estimated 5,840 residents, while Mayor Bob McIlroy suggested 8,000 as a conservative figure. City manager Jack Dorman noted counting school age children would yield about 3,000, making average household size around 1.5.
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Destin
Jimmy Vaughn
Bob McIlroy
Jack Dorman
White Sands Ordinance aims to protect Destin beaches
City Council Chair Bill Phillips says the White Sands Ordinance will shield Destin’s white beaches from discoloration. The panel seeks protection for beaches south of U S 98 and those around the bay to the north, including a 200 yard strip north of the highway. Details are being refined with limited zone building and use restrictions in protected areas.
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U.S. 98
Bill Phillips
Afghan raffle and dues at American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
On Monday August 5 American Legion Post 296 Ladies Auxiliary will raffle an afghan donated by Sandra Bell. Meeting at the post home on Main Street at 7 30 p m. Dues payable and several auxiliary projects in the works. Wives daughters and sisters of members eligible for auxiliary membership. Join now or renew to qualify for Early Bird daily drawings and dinner.
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American Legion Post 296 Ladies Auxiliary
Sandra Bell
Post
Main Street
American Legion
Weekend Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers
The forecast for Saturday calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms with occasional sun. Lows around 75, highs in the upper 80s. Extended forecast shows fair weather with a slight chance of rain and temperatures from mid 70s to the 90s.
Real estate consultant seeks FDIC help to save LaPrincesse condo
Huntsville consultant Col Marvin Worley met FDIC attorneys to discuss delaying mortgage foreclosure on Destin's LaPrincesse Condominium project. Miller, a former First National Bank official, faces embezzlement accusations and asset freezes. Foreclosure suits filed as construction remains on hold and land owner First Destin faces default payments.
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Hunstville
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FDIC
Marvin L. Worley
Cecil Miller
Tam
Worley
Huntsville
Miller
First National Bank of
Jacksonville
First National
Birmingham
Destin Princess Development Corp
LaPrincesse
Airport Road
U.S. 98
Destin
Anniston Star
LaPrincess
Destin Princess
Richard Barrington
Roger Clary
First Destin Service Corp
Clary
First Destin
Half-Price Bridge Idea Draws Officials’ Interest
Local officials in Okaloosa County consider a Piney Point to White Point bridge at half the state cost. MPO Chair Larry Anders cites savings as a selling point while awaiting feasibility studies and potential toll funding.
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Piney Point
Destin
White Point
Niceville
Okaloosa County
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Larry Anders
Florida
Albermarle Sound
North Carolina
DOT
Ancors
MPO
Mike Mitchell
Brooks Bridge
Mitchell
Finance Approves License Ordinance For Destin Businesses
The Finance Committee approved a final occupational license ordinance with a base $50 fee, rising in $50 increments by business size. After seven drafts and surveys, the committee unanimously sent it to City Council, noting the measure may never be perfect.
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Bob McIlroy
City Panel Backs 2 Mills For Budget Plan
The Destin city finance committee endorsed adopting a two mill tax rate. Mayor McIlroy and City Manager Dorman argued two mills would meet state revenue sharing and cover expenses, while councilman Vaughn noted citizens benefit. Estimated revenue totals include 1.25 million from the rate plus about 96,894 from state sharing and near 100,000 from federal sharing.
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Bob McIlroy
Jack Dorman
Jimmy Vaughn
Dorman
County Faces Tax Hike In Okaloosa Budget
Okaloosa County considers an 4.6 mill tentative tax rate in an 11.16 million operating budget. The 1.3 mill increase over last year's 3.35 mills would raise revenue beyond the rolled back rate of 3.0922 per thousand, with sheriff and public works funding driving the increase.
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Okaloosa County
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