Coastal counties seek new County split and regional ties
Reader letters discuss secession of South Walton and South Okaloosa to form a new county with closer courthouse access. The piece muses on coastlines from Maine to Key West, noting shared coastal life from Plymouth to Destin and wide travel by jet or boat, reflecting on regional identity.
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South Walton
South Okaloosa
United States
New England
Plymouth
Plymouth Rock
Newport
Rhode Island
Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Hammersmith Farm
Jack Kennedy
Narragansett Bay
Maine
Key West
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
California
Washington
Pebble Beach
Big Sur
Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
Atlanta
Nan
Union Lake
Elliot Bay
Puget Sound
Waterfront Rambles in Seattle Enduring Impressions
The narrator recalls a Seattle visit, riding to the Space Needle for city views and wine spritzers, then exploring the waterfront. They describe the dock markets, diverse crowds, and Pacific Northwest sunset from the hotel roof as a reflection on America’s coastlines and responsibilities.
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Seattle
Northwest
Nan
Letters Question Walton County Fire System Funding
A reader questions the Walton County Commission project funding for a proposed law enforcement or public works system. They call the plan ill advised, cite tax dollar use, and raise concerns about aquifer impact, future well locations, saltwater intrusion, and the commission’s planning ability. The critique targets governance and long term viability.
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Walton County Commission
U.S
South Walton
Blue Mountain Beach
County Commission
Growth moratorium urged before water system in Walton County
A letter argues Walton County lacks planning and staffing to manage growth and a $2,000,000 loan. It calls for a moratorium or strict controls before a central water system for the south county, citing zoning, subdivision rules, tax rolls, landfill issues, and beach road publicity. Names withheld by request.
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Walton County
Commission
South County
It Hurts But It’s A Correction by Al Goldman
The past four trading days turned momentum to bears but the market remains in a three month old correction. Long term bullish case stays intact as earnings could surge and money sits on the sidelines ready to push stocks higher despite a short term downtrend. A correction helps reset sentiment, with two possible causes: lower prices or a shift in rate expectations. Rates may peak by September, inflation stays positive, and 1984 looks favorable for earnings and cash generation.
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al Goldman
Bears
Wall Street
Daily Market Report From Pam Toler At A.G. Edwards
Pam Toler, investment broker with A.G. Edwards in Fort Walton Beach provides a daily market report covering stock prices, bond yields, and notable economic data. The brief highlights movers, sector notes, and guidance for investors.
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Pam Toler
A.G. Edwards
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Charles Avery
Destin
Clarence Marler
Bob
Santa Rosa Beach
Luann Olson
Gulf Pines
Pat Cook
Henry Sullivan
Betty Ridge
Mary Esther
Peninsular
Barney Wolff
Webster
Weekly Market Report
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc
Congress
NYSE
AMEX
Kentucky Util
Gmigen Mtrs
Exxon
Mans
Broken Rings, Inc
Darby-Mitchell Antiques
Miracle Strip Parkway
Ft. Walton Beach
Monthru
Bill Campbell
David Cycle
Art Jones
Sherry Kemp
Donna Frickman
Steve Hills
Inge Klein
Linda Lloyd
Larry Manning
Joe McAleavey Charles Sue Metzger
Tony Saladino
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