Post office official rules out near term zip code changes
Horace Butler of the U S Postal Service New Orleans division says zip codes cannot be changed arbitrarily due to delivery routing and nine digit code needs. South Walton may someday get its own codes as growth drives postal reorganization, but changes would be costly and disruptive nationwide.
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U.S. Pi Service
New Orleans
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Walton
Walton County
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Walton County Tourist Development Aurthority Council
Destin
Panama City
WCTA
Maris Atchison
TDC
South Walton
Contract Questions Halt FWB Project
Fort Walton Beach City Council paused a waterfront subdivision plan known as Bay Brooks after a dispute over land ownership versus a purchase contract. Developer Sun Homes with builder Danny Kemp claim land value above $100,000 per home, while neighbors oppose the 8,000 square foot site. The council deferred until January to confirm Kemp owns the land.
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Fort Walton Beach
Danny Kemp
Sun Homes
Bay Brooks
Kemp
Devon Pelham
Ralph Rivers
Devon
Pelham
Rivers
Bridge Raises Interest Not Values in White Point Area
Real estate officials say land prices near the proposed mid bay bridge site remain unchanged for now. Interest in the project is rising as construction nears, with expectations of higher commercial values along State Road 20 near White Point Road, while residential values may dip due to increased traffic.
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White Point
Niceville
Mid-Bay
Wilson Minger
Century 21 Realty
White Point Road
Janet Langille
Bluewater Bay Realty
Langille
Bluewater
Dave Weaver
Bluewater Bay Project
Weaver
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority
City Honors Drowne Moore Retiring From Planning Commission
Destin city officials honored Evelyn Drowne and John Moore for years of service with plaques on Monday night. Virginia Aldridge and John Rick Rushing were named as their replacements, and the council commended the pair for reviewing projects and drafting ordinances.
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Planning Commission
Evelyn Drowne
John Moore
Virginia Aldridge
John
Rick'’ Rushing
Drowne
Moore
Destin City
PAWS Collects 23 Dogs in Destin Patrols
The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society picked up 23 dogs and more than 50 cats during November patrols in Destin. Residents troubled by strays should call PAWS at 243-1525, per City Council Chairman Bill Phillips. if unavailable, contact Destin City Hall at 837-4242.
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Panhandle Animal Welfare Society
Destin
PAWS
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Destin City Hall
Phillips
Forum Highlighting Nicaragua Features Litkey and Gandal
A Fort Walton Beach Civic Center forum on Nicaragua will feature Charles Litkey, famed Vietnam veteran who renounced his Congressional Medal of Honor in 1985 after a life protest. Also on the program is 78 year old Bill Gandal, who fought in Nicaragua in 1927 and now lectures on the country’s situation.
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Nicaragua
Fort Walton Beach Civic Center
Litkey
U.S
Central America
Vietnam
Vietnam War Memorial
Washington, D.C
Bill Gandal
Sandino
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