Congress clears height limit raise for Holiday Isle project
After 26 months and a signed act, the Wengroup Corp wins approval to build up to 200 foot structures on Holiday Isle, lifting the prior 75 foot cap imposed for aviation. Destin Pointe Resort will include 798 units across two 18 story, two 12 story, and an 8 story building, with approvals still required from the Holiday Isle Improvement Association.
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Wengroup Corp
Holiday Ile
Reagan
Holiday Isle
Destin Pointe Resort
Eglin Air Force Base
Wengroup
F. Lloyd Blue
Blue
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Preservation of Destin
County Commission
HHIA
Gary Alden
Bed Tax Expansion Sought For Roads And Utilities
Councilman Lloyd Taylor urges city to broaden bed tax uses to fund roads, water and sewer systems, recreational facilities, and related services as tourism grows. Other council members back the idea, but state official Craig Meyer cautions limited legislative support and notes beach projects remain the only additions.
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Lloyd Taylor
Taylor
Craig Meyer
Tourism and Economic Development Committee
House of Representatives
Meyer
Dewey Destin
Danny Woodward
Destin
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