Destin Log community paper lists staff and rates
The Destin Log, a weekly Destin Florida publication, notes staff including Carol Becklund and Jim Chitwood and lists circulation details. It provides subscription rates for Okaloosa and Walton counties, other Florida and out of state, and foreign, with advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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Jackie Gibson
Patti Cole
Lauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
Okaloosa
Walton
Florida
Destin
Jack Becklund
Carol Becklund
Walton Counties
Christmas reflections on cards weight and plans
The piece muses on holiday preparations and mood, noting the rush to decorate and plan four day weekends, Christmas shopping slogans, and the nostalgia of lost card lists. It blends festive energy with a self aware look at holiday eating and post holiday resolutions.
Destin urged to avoid Miami Beach fate and stay unspoiled
Editorial urges Destin to resist overcommercialization as rezoning and condo development loom. Ed Gilbert warns the city risks losing its fishing village charm to easy profits, calling for tough rules and responsible officials to preserve its character and long term appeal.
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Florida
Ed Gilbert
Destin
Miami Beach
Gilbert
South Florida
Destin Rotary opposes private funding for traffic control
A Destin Rotary Club letter argues traffic light funding should be a county state responsibility and notes The Shores Shopping Center would add jobs and tax base. The writer urges Destin residents to consider public management, audits, and fire district reforms, including voting for three commissioners to improve services and possibly lower taxes.
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Destin
Okaloosa County
Clary
Stin
CPA
Panhandle
Supervisor of Elections
Fire District Commission
Joy H. Dunlap
Hardy F. LeBel
William J. O’connor
Halloween Street Dance Committee Thanks Reader
On behalf of the Halloween Street Dance Committee the writer thanks the paper for an October 30 article informing residents about the festivities. The event was a big success and the committee looks forward to a bigger and better one next year.
Destin joins Committee of 100 to seek broader economic growth
The Destin Chamber of Commerce backs the Okaloosa County Committee of 100 after months of debate, aiming to attract new industries and coordinate countywide efforts from Destin to Laurel Hill. Tourism and fishing remain core, but shifting markets require broader collaboration and balanced representation across the county.
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Okaloosa County
Destin
Committee of 100
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Florida
Laurel Hill
Readers urged to send letters to Destin LOG editor
The Destin LOG invites readers to submit letters to the Editor, with legible handwriting or typing, including a signature and address. Submissions should go to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 106 Marier St., Destin Florida 32541, and may be edited for length.
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Destin Log
P.O
Destin
Marier St
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