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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1985
Page
2
City Manager Jack Dorman announced that 955 business, professional and occupational licenses have been sold this year, generating 78,706 in revenue. Enforcement relies mainly on mailed notices to delinquents, with most residents now compliant at about the 90 percent level.
The Destin Chamber of Commerce endorsed a 35 65 split for bed tax revenues between beach cleaning and tourism ads. The Tourist Development Council weighs 40 or 50 percent for beach cleaning as voters edge toward a March decision. Concerns focus on beach eligibility, private or state beaches, and Destin’s expected share of roughly $700000 yearly revenue.
Roland I Bragan Sr formerly of Romney West Virginia dies at home on December 25 1985 in Santa Rosa Beach Florida He was a retired electrician and Elks member He survived by wife Hal two sons Roland Jr and Thomas both of Riperdale Maryland a daughter Janye Edmonds of San Jose California a stepdaughter Elena Mastrianna of Titusville five grandchildren Graveside services set for 2 pm Monday at Destin Cemetery Donations suggested to the American Heart Association Little Chapel Funeral Home Fort Walton Beach in charge of arrangements.
The 1,612 Gulf Power customers lost electricity in Destin after a primary conductor failed at a two- wire connection on Kelly Street and Beach Drive amid subfreezing temps and high winds. Crews restored most power by 4:39 a.m. and all by 8:30 a.m. Phone service also dropped, with centralized phones and concentrators blown but mostly back by noon. The National Weather Service logged a 14 degree overnight low at Eglin. warming trend expected tonight and tomorrow.
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