Destin Chamber Drives New Members With Prizes
Destin chamber members can win prizes for recruiting new members in the current drive. Third prize offers a $350 shopping spree from High Cotton Frances G Shoes Susan B Collier's Sporty Lady and Tooley Street. First National Bank of Destin and Destin Savings Bank provide $500 savings prizes.
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Destin Chamber of Commerce
High Cotton
Frances G. Shoes
Susan B. Collier's
Sporty Lady
Tooley Street
First National Bank of Destin
Destin Savings Bank
Panning the Gulf Coast previews kindergarten fears
On Saturday, August 23 at 4 30 p m WPAN Channel 53 airs Panning the Gulf Coast a preview program for the new school year featuring footage from Okaloosa County kindergartens aimed at easing children and parents into the transition.
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WPAN
Gulf Coast
Okaloosa County
Restaurant and captain praise scenery at Gulf venue
Knapp reports Capt. Dave's on the Gulf impressed by the scenery during a visit to For All The Girls restaurant, with Capt. Dave noting the view and ambiance.
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Dave
The
Gulf
Knapp
Say No Rally at Santa Rosa Mall Aug 23
A Say No To Drugs Rally will be held at the Santa Rosa Mall on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a m to 3 p m. The event will include literature distribution and a discussion on drug abuse.
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Santa Rosa
Gas Prices Vary Between Destin And Fort Walton Beach
Tourists may push prices higher in Destin while Fort Walton Beach remains mainly residential. An AAA spokesman in Pensacola cites a persistent 10 to 12 cent gap between the two cities despite their proximity. Continued on Page 18A.
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Destin
Fort Walton Beach
American Automobile Association
Pensacola
Kendra Matthews
AAA
Tampa
Deputies To Patrol Bayou Boat Ramp
Destin city council agrees to increased patrols by two sheriff deputies near Joe's Bayou boat ramp after resident complaints of late night disturbance. Reported incidents include loud, drunk behavior at 2 or 3 a.m. and a man running naked near the ramp.
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Destin
Joe’s Bayou
Sheriff's Office
Dewey Destin
Alligator in Spring Lake Raises Child Safety Concerns
Destin residents report a large alligator living in Spring Lake near Kelly Street. Mrs. T C Cox warns the creature poses danger to children who fish and swim there while she cites past sightings and the lake's proximity to Joe's Bayou. Florida Game officials note alligators can be present in the area.
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Destin
Spring Lake
T.C. Cox
Kelly Street
Cox
Calhoun Avenue
Joe’s Bayou
Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
Local rock group rejects drugs in candid stance
Spaycie Neal Wells Phil Loyd and Kenny from the local band discuss their past drug use and the realization of consequences. Wells says drugs spoiled fun and nearly robbed him of tomorrow, stressing the need to rethink fun without being high. Continued on Page 8A.
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Seeve
Wells
Confusion Over Dune Funding Sparks Dispute
Okaloosa County receives about 50000 from the state via an erosion control bill. State officials insist the funds are strictly for dune walkovers per the Legislature. County Commissioner Larry Anchors proposes using some funds for other erosion projects and studies.
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Okaloosa County
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Bill Whitfield
State Department of Natural Resources
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