Will Airport Match Destin's Future Growth
Patricia Gould surveys Destin's Airport Coleman Kelly Field amid growth and safety concerns. Economic impact polls show the airport pumps over $12 million annually into the area, aided by tourism and charter boat business, with questions about runway extension and environmental limits. Continued on page 8A.
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Patricia Gould
Destin
Destin Airport
Coleman Kelly Field
Florida Department of Transportation
DOT
Coast Guard Keeps Towing Rules Amid Private Salvage Dispute
Coast Guard policy at Station Destin will not change despite complaints from private salvager George Eller of Destin Marine Towing. Captain Raymond Bland attributes decisions to established instructions and outlines five criteria for emergency rescue operations including direct communication, daylight, favorable weather, ability to anchor, and lack of special on board hazards.
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Karen MacGrogan
U.S. Coast Guard
Destin
George Eller
Raymond Bland
Coast Guard Mobile Group
Eller
Destin Marine Towing
Destiny Violatin Ar
J.S
Gracey
Bland
W.H. Stewart
Eighth Coast Guard District
New Orleans
Dana Matthews
Glenn
Chiles Seeks Community View on Isle Height Limits
Aide says Senator Lawton Chiles will await public reaction before acting on a request to lift 75 foot height limits on Holiday Isle. Air Force supports possible raise to 200 feet in a March 5 letter to Chiles, but community input and environmental concerns must be addressed first. Phase one of Destin Point includes two six story 75 foot buildings with future phases potentially higher if law changes occur.
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Ingrid Kreis
Patricia Gould
U.S
Lawton Chiles
Holiday Isle
Wengroup
Air Force
Chiles
Lakeland
Jack Pridgen
Pridgen
Isle
Houston Beaumont
Association
Oscar O'Steen
Lloyd Blue
Blue
Eglin Air Force Base
Howard Demig
Destin developer plans trust from sewer taps sale
Destin builder Ross Franklin proposes using proceeds from selling over a million dollars in sewer taps to fund a long lasting trust. The six figure starting fund would aid single mothers and students in need, with a board appointed to dole out aid. Franklin says the trust could outlive him and may reach seven or eight figures. He notes his company dominates Panhandle sewer expansion.
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Patricia Gould
Ross Franklin
Franklin
Destin
Franklin Group
Panhandle
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Kroha
Malcolm Patterson
Patterson
Gulf Shore Drive
Coast Guard
Grayton Purchase
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