Destin Log details publication dates and staff
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 sent to subscribers as Second Class Mail. Business Manager Advertising Jack and Carol Becklund Jack Becklund Jim Chitwood Karen MacGrogan Ingrid Kreis Vanita Trippe Peggy Bailer B.J. Dier Lenah Miller Mike Mitchell Charles Morgan Bill Tennis Tinkie True Arlene Webster Helen Wren Carol Ber and Bonnie Meyer Sales Manager Byron Meade Brenda Burns Jackie Gibson Patti Cole Lorraine Chambers Regenia Byrd Faye Nettles Artist Office Manager Production Circulation Manager Advertising Deadlines Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Jack and
Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Karen MacGrogan
Ingrid Kreis
Vanita Trippe
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Ber
Bonnie Meyer
Byron Meade
Brenda Burns
Jackie Gibson
Patti Cole
Lorraine Chambers
Regenia Byrd
Faye Nettles
Florida’s Runaway Growth Sparked Debate on Planning
The piece cites a New York Times Regional Group article arguing that Florida shows planning failures from Destin to the Keys. It questions Destin and South Walton as “classic examples” and wonders how the coast can rise above smug labels and live up to a new image.
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Orlando South
Miami
New York Times
Florida
Charlotte Harbor
Keys
Destin
South Walton
Palm Beach
Gulf Coast
Growth fears haunt Florida coast development push
Jim Chitwood says the urge to build at any cost risks Destin South Walton by exploiting land for quick profits. Gov Graham weighs a growth management study panel to slow a surge of new residents as 244157 enter annually, threatening strained services and a loss of regional distinction.
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South Walton Peninsula
Bob Graham
Florida Line
Grit and gambits in plan for Choctawhatchee Bay span
Editorial urges Rep James Ward to pursue a transportation corridor across Choctawhatchee Bay from Destin to Niceville after vetoed causeway plans. It weighs toll funding, warns against environmental harm, and predicts growth and traffic nearing 30 000 cars daily within a decade. The piece cautions against a corridor turning into a mere causeway in disguise.
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James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin
Niceville
Ward
Choctawhatchee Bay Causeway
Bay
Gulf Coast Democratic Club
Florida Audubon Society
Destin- South Walton Peninsula
Bob Graham
Piney Point
White Point
Rep
Destin urged to boost public relations over ads
The writer argues Destin should invest in a local news bureau funded by chambers of commerce to attract tourists. Emphasizing story and image over paid ads, the piece honors Leonard Hutchinson and urges collaboration among motels, resorts, and editors to promote Destin events and attractions.
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Destin
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard Hutchinson
Charlotte
Florida
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber
Okaloosa
Chambers
Miami
Dade County
Eglin
Letters to the Log Editor praises Destin tax base and Henderson Beach cleanup
A reader cites Destin’s tax base exceeding 430 million and 23 percent of the county roll. The Destin Chamber of Commerce led by Anita Krohn seeks volunteers and funds to clean Henderson Beach, urging county officials and commissioners to support labor and equipment, with comments from E J Haley.
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Destiny
Howard Hilburn
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Henderson Beach
Destin
E.J. Haley
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Publishers Editor
P.O. Box
Walton
By Jim Chitwood
Avn
Editorial
Stegnery
Pensacola
Panama City
Anita Krohn
Ms. Krohn
Destin Log
P.O
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