Mammals Stranding Study Details Gulf Coast Efforts
Fort Walton Beach researchers outline mammal strandings from Apalachicola to Mobile. Beached dolphins and a baby whale were among post hurricane cases. Leaders influence group behavior. mass strandings occur, with single strandings usually due to sharks, parasites, or illness. Blood tests guide treatment, which can be costly but educational and rewarding.
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Fort Walton Beach
Apalachicola
Mobile
Kellar
NCO Club
Destin
Carrabelle
Panama City
Oceanarium
Gulfarium
City Council reviews 1987 budget with 1.5 mill rate and $908,500 carryover
Dorman presents a fiscal 1987 plan based on 1.5 mills with $908,500 unused funds carried forward to create a capital projects fund. Projects include street work on Mountain Drive and U S 98 sidewalks, a $60,000 sprinkler system, harbor costs, and other public works. Revenue sources include ad valorem taxes, state revenue sharing, and sales tax. Projections subject to council changes after press deadline.
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Dorman
Destin Harbor
Mountain Drive
Benning Drive
Beach
10Th Street
Melvin Street
U.S. 98
Legion Drive
Airport Road
State Department of Transportation
TRIM of Revenue Millage Notices Outlined By City and District
The notices will list proposed millage rates separately to inform taxpayers when the public hearing will be held. The city of Treco n and the Destin Fire Control District are cited as having done so last year. New TRIM notices will cost $1,450 to prepare and mail.
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Trectin
Destin
Destin Plans Public Hearings on Millage Rate and Budget
The city will hold hearings on its millage rate and budget on September 2 and September 16 at 7 p.m. The first session will be in the Destin Elementary School auditorium, and the second at the Destin Community Center on Stahlman Avenue.
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Stahlman Avenue
City of
Destin
Silent and Live Auctions Set for Charity Event
Guests will register for the rally and silent auction with guests allowed to roam. A live auction runs 8 to 10 p.m. led by Larry McCool of Jackson Mississippi. Items include a schooner cruise for six donated by Bill Abbott a Tammy Wynette gown worth about $5000 and a Dom Perignon wine bottle donated by J Preston valued at about $75.
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Larry McCool
Jackson
Miss
Ea Schooner Cruise
Bill Abbott
Tammy Wynette
J. Preston
Auction items listed for fundraiser include boats and art
The list shows items donated for a fundraiser with values including two lithographs at about 1000 each, a 24 foot Venture Sailboat at 3200, a 16 foot Hobie Cat at 1500, 50 azalea bushes valued 299, one hour of legal counsel valued 250, and dining experiences including two lobster dinners with wine at Scampis.
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F.lloyd Blue
Odom’s
Ernie’s
Maine
Scampi’s
Russell Chatnham
Georgia
Lloyd Blue
Moose residency clash delays rezoning plan
Tarpon Avenue resident Marsha Hall says the Moose seek a family oriented residential community, but Garrett notes traffic would bypass the hood. The group obtained an easement through the Kelly Trust, yet Pompano Street residents oppose rezoning, arguing no real community benefit.
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Tarpon Avenue
Marsha Hall
Garrett
Moose
Kelly Trust
Pompano Street
Residents oppose Moose lodge zoning at Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach residents largely oppose the Moose lodge within their subdivision citing traffic concerns and a dangerous precedent for future rezoning. Azalea Drive resident Paul Carrington warned the measure could set a trend for the entire area.
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Crystal Beach
Moose
Azalea Drive
Paul Carrington
Preservation Stance Keeps Henderson Beach Area Open View
Community voices urge maintaining the Henderson Beach area and keeping Old 98 open for public access to Florida’s unspoiled coastline. Residents emphasize consistent views, accessibility, and preventing new construction from altering the landscape. The stance centers on preserving heritage and natural beauty.
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Henderson Beach
Florida
Governor stands by park plan survey in Florida
Traffic Bob Graham says the governor will not oppose the DNR park plans. The governor’s office sends survey returns to Nevin Smith of the DNR. Smith notes low response and questions representativeness. Davis vows to continue circulating surveys on Old 98. An entertainer provides 1000 stamped envelopes to collect replies. Davis supports keeping the highway open and plans talks with Barney Henderson.
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Bob Graham
DNR
Moore
Nevin Smith
Division of Parks and Recreation
Smith
Florida
Davis
Barney Henderson
Battle over Old 98 road amid park development dispute
Davis accuses Barney Henderson of controlling the plan to keep the highway open. Henderson Beach sale included an agreement for the state to turn Old 98 to Okaloosa County after a bypass, with a county deed back to the state for park development. The city has filed administrative hearings to protest the transfer of the road, leaving the park project in limbo.
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Henderson Beach
State Department of Transportation
Old 98
Okaloosa County
Henderson
State Department of Natural Resources
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Department of Natural Resources
State Capitol
Tallahassee
Ranger
Ford
Sterling Lighes
Erval
Ted Glass
SU Erien
Thunderbird
Gary Smith
Mum Sound
Power Lock Group
PY Et
Beal
Gary
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