Stahlman Avenue road project faces funding objections
Fire department funding and ad valorem taxes draw skepticism from council members as they weigh connecting Stahlman Avenue. Residents fear a new road could become a racetrack while Public Works set to discuss feasibility January 13. Estimated costs total at least 122,660 for link connections, paving, curbing, and drainage with a funding report pending.
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Duke
Public Works Committee
Barnhill
Stahlman Avenue
Hickory Street
Billboard rules shape Emerald Coast Parkway signs in Destin
DOT bans billboards outside HCD zones where housing is allowed while several north side permit apps await DOT and county review. Destin Planning Commission drafts a south side sign ordinance amid calls for height and spacing limits. Lamar Outdoor Advertising builds north side billboard. county may not have issued permits. Different officials weigh tourism needs against controls.
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DOT
Emerald Coast Parkway
Okaloosa County
Destin Planning Commission
Kathy M.blue
Gulf Shore Drive
Blue
Destin
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Herb Brown
Lamar
Bill Zell
Plans of Development Group Inc for South Walton area
Benedict notes the Development Group Inc plans to map a firm course for South Walton after purchasing 21 000 acres of land from St Joe Paper Co for about 242 million. DGI aims to leverage concrete plans to influence growth and investment in the region.
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the Development Group Inc
South Walton
Benedict
DGI
St. Joe Paper Co
Plans For Land Include Park Airport And Homes
Benedict outlines broad land use concepts including an amusement park an airport and residential projects. He argues the new tax code will not ruin condo and townhome markets despite its negative effect on the market.
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Benedict
Frlwansl Help Shine at Kmart Christmas Aid Event
FRLWANLS members displayed hopeful smiles as they shopped at Kmart with 25 percent discounts authorized by manager Steve Walker. Despite their home ruins and lost possessions, the Kiwanis group, including two small children, carried out a joyous, spirit-filled community gift-buying trip.
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Lec
Kmart
Steve Walker
Destin real estate outlook cited for 1987 market growth
Benedict notes Gulf front land favors condo and townhouse demand but absorption of existing stock is needed before movement. John Cox of Destin Agency predicts 1987 will reduce inventory surplus with more activity, aided by tax law clarity, oil market stabilization, and condo value alignment. Bluewater Bay in Niceville foresees strong single family demand and plans 300 acre South Wind expansion including multi and single family homes plus commercial growth.
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Gulffront
Benedict
John Cox
Destin
Cox
OPEC
South Walton
Bluewater Bay
Niceville
Janet Langille
Bluewater
South Wind
Langille
State Langille
Twin Cities
Real estate steady as military transfers affect local market
Beach Merchants Association backs intersection realignment to ease Old 98 traffic. Larry Stuecken argues for straightening the turn onto Emerald Coast Parkway and easier eastbound access. DOT timing hinges on state hearing outcomes to avoid wasted funds if road closes.
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The
Beach Merchants Association
BMA
Larry Stuecken
Stuecken
DOT
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America
Church of the Resurrection Destin
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Prescott Stuar
Destin Harbor
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