Destin Log details staff and subscription rates in Destin Florida
The Destin Log announces publication each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida with staff roles listed and contact numbers. Subscription rates are given for various durations and regions including Okaloosa Walton counties and out of state. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Grammar Hotline Clarifies affect and effect Usage
A reader recounts calling Illinois State University’s Grammar Hotline to settle questions about affect and effect. Marie Cahill explains affect as a verb meaning to influence and as a noun meaning an emotion, while effect as a noun the result and as a verb meaning to cause to come into being.
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Illinois State University
Marie Cahill
Marie
Destin hospital plan blocked by state health bureau
Editorial notes the state Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services rejected a certificate of need for a $5 million 40 to 50 bed hospital to serve Destin and South Walton. It cites sufficient current beds, warns against a glut, and urges community push for emergency care facilities as growth continues.
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Destin
White-Wilson Clinic
Humana Inc
South Walton
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
HRS
Destin-South Walton
Spirit of Christmas Lost in Destin This Year
A nostalgic column laments Destin lacking town wide Christmas events this December. It notes failed or absent parades, lights, contests, caroling, and a single remaining community party for children at the Community Center. The piece imagines hopeful traditions like a boat parade or a town tree, but blames weather and cost for the missed opportunities.
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Charles Dickens
Sea Oats
Highway 98
Destin
Santa
Reader letters sought for Destin LOG opinion page
The Destin LOG invites readers to send legible letters with signature and address for potential publication. Include Editor Destin LOG P.O. Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541. The paper may edit longer letters and will not consider unsigned submissions.
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Destin
P.O
Marler St
Walton County court site choice eyed amid publicity chase
The Walton County commissioner's choice for a courthouse annex site sparks debate over land value, development, and proximity to residents. The piece argues for near the people, notes past Florida examples, and urges media vigilance to keep the public informed as politics intensifies attention.
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Walton County
Court House
Walton
St. Joe Paper Company
Okaloosa
Junior College
Niceville
Shalimar
Fort Walton Beach
Crestview
Tras
Kate Bagley
DeFuniak Springs News Beat
Letters to the LOG reflect gratitude for medical care and community support
Readers praise Tammy Burnett and Scottish Rite Hospital noting the care and camaraderie during surgeries. The Keaton Fund story thanks Karen MacGrogan and many donors for funds and prayers, plus transport arrangements for Curt Keaton home. A Canadian writes about warmth in Destin, thanking locals for hospitality.
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Paulette
Destin
Tammy
Tammy Burnett
Judith A. Young
Atlanta
Karen MacGrogan
Curt Keaton
Schenectady
N.Y
Curt
Keaton
Thoughts Appreciated For Kindness After Hospital Stay
I extend sincere thanks to friends for phone calls, cards, and flowers during my recent hospital stay. Special thanks to Kelly Dock Caps and Destin Charter Boat ladies auxiliary Capt. Art Cox.
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Kelly Dock
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Rere
Shies
Jack
Carol Becklund
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Jack Becklund
By Jim Chitwood
LE Sore
Foiy S aUac
Diy
Editorial
Bill Tennis
Diane
Scottish Rite Hospital
Shelby
Virginia Horn
Walt Brigman
Jim Beck
Lendy Nelson
Edith Strickland
Scott Westgate
Corey Richards
Carol Duffell
Walton County Emergency Services
Col
Bruno Boettcher
Bill
Sally Storey
Art Cox
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