10 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1986
Page
1
The Destin City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning saltwater fishing licenses. It states the move could harm tourism and the fishing economy and reduce state tax revenues. A copy will be sent to the 1987 Legislature for consideration in the upcoming session.
Destin City Council approved on first reading a revised animal control ordinance after revising it to require rabies vaccinations for animals. The change is needed because county rules won’t apply once the city adopts its own ordinance, and final approval is scheduled for Monday.
Councilman Richard Duke proposed once a month meetings to increase input, but residents objected. Dewey Destin also opposed, saying monthly meetings would drag on past midnight. The council retained the first and third Monday meeting schedule.
A five member Coast Guard District 8 team gave Coast Guard Station Destin top marks in all categories after a September inspection. The review used a 2980 item checklist and eight tests amid budget pressures. Station leadership notes full budget and expanded law enforcement focus in line with national drug policy. Continued on Page 12A
Destin American Legion Post seeks to add an expansion with about 3000 dollars in materials after a building permit was revoked as a non conforming use in RUS zoning. The Legion circulating petitions, already gathering 110 signatures from nearby residents and user groups to obtain permission to proceed.
Country star George Strait is named as defendant in a $380,000 foreclosure suit in Okaloosa County Circuit Court. First Federal Savings and Loan of Andalusia alleges Strait and wife Norma defaulted on a $376,000 promissory note from Sept. 26, 1985, tied to units 9 through 16 of Beal Parkway Executive Plaza, described as a condominium. The bank seeks $386,622 plus daily interest and a deeded foreclosure if funds aren’t recovered.
Destin City Council voted 5-2 against purchasing the six court Racquet Club and 5 acres listing, priced at 950000. Opponents argued few residents would use it. supporters cited recreation and potential future amenities like a gym or pool. The owner may consider leasing.
Jim Stokes, entrepreneur and catfish farmer, plans a family style eatery The Homestead opening by early March. The menu centers on pond-raised catfish with hush puppies and grits, plus occasional buffalo meat and barbecue. A corral of horses will offer four-legged parking.
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