Emerald Coast Tourist Council dissolves after failing tax vote
The Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council voted Aug 18 to dissolve after inactive months since April and the defeat of a tourist development bed tax in a March referendum. Ed Gilbert, president, cited funding, unity, and cross county cooperation concerns. The group coined the term Emerald Coast for the beaches from Santa Rosa to Walton.
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Crowded Okaloosa Ballot Sparks High Primary Interest
Okaloosa County voters face a crowded primary with an expected 58 percent turnout. Demographics show 56,200 eligible voters, about 65 percent Democrat, and 2,757 absentee requests with 1,375 returned. Republican District Four seeks Ware versus Henley. other races include School Board contests and House seats with multiple candidates for Districts One, Three, and Five.
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Elsie Garrett
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Don E. Ware
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Bear” Henley
Larry Anders
Paul Petrey
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Marnie Tate
Les Meyers
Andrew Giesen Jr
Robert McKelvey
Elena Roser
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Bernadette Cover
al Metzner
Gerald Gill
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Clarence Hoke
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James Ward
Doherty
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Ken Boles
Mike Chesser
Steven Kimmel
Victor Kolmetz
al McLain
Sam Peek
Frank Roberts
Margaret Bartlett
Robert Harden
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