Destin Log Publishes Weekly Residents Bulletin
The Destin Log is issued each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 serving Destin and South Walton County. Subscriptions listed include a roster of names and circulation rates with rates for local and out of state readers. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Poe Jack
Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Karen MacGrogan
Ingrid Kreis
Vanita Trippe
Peggy Bauer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Lisa Signorelli
Bonnie Meyer
Jackie Gibson
Wee
Patti Cole
Lorraine Chambers
Lauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
Okaloosa
Walton
Destin Maintains Growth Amid National Recession
In the face of a long recession, Destin, Florida presses ahead with strong tourism and real estate activity. Builders and retailers push ahead despite high rates, while lowered rates promise renewed condo sales and business investment. Next spring may bring steady growth as Destin attracts buyers from across the region.
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Destin
Fort Walton
Pensacola
Okaloosa Island
Alabama
South Walton
Dredging woes at East Pass raise Corps bids questions
Editorial notes Land Coast Insulation Co dredge failed to finish the East Pass job after four and a half months of delays. The piece faults the Corps of Engineers for lax bidding standards, warns of rising costs if funding is cut, and calls for stricter requirements to protect Destin boating interests.
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Land Coast Insulation Co
East Pass
Corps of Engineers
Destin Letters Echo Frustration Over Incorporation Policy
A Destin letter argues that incorporation failed to deliver services and traffic safety gains, blaming county officials for singling out Destin. It endorses Roger Clary and chides the commission for ego, while urging improved U.S. 98 safety and criticizing county obligations.
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Destin
Roger Clary
Buck Stokes
Readers invited to send letters to Destin LOG
The Destin LOG asks readers to submit legible letters with signature and address. Include signed comments to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 106 Marler St, Destin Florida 32541, as the newspaper reserves the right to edit lengthy submissions.
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Destin Log
P.O
Marler St
Destin
I Like To Vote in Destin County Reflections on Eglin and Development
A county note argues Eglin Air Force Base and tourism anchor the economy while growth from development expands, aided by building permits up fifty percent over a year. It urges sensible rules for water sewer and garbage, supports staying on top of growth, and defends the election glitch that prompted a rerun as a necessary correction.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin
Canada
Real estate ad phrases mock Florida housing market jargon
A columnist riffs on condo and real estate ads with a glossary of phrases that reveal the hidden meanings behind terms like Modest Neighborhood Easy Access Located on Quiet Street and Rustic Charm. The piece lists satirical translations and locally observed listings including Winter Discount Near Starter Home Must Sell Overlooking Gulf and Custom Built.
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Destin
Canoe
Ben Wiggins
West Palm Beach
Lake View
Salvation Army
Gulf
Harbor View
Airwick
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