Thoughts In Passing On Destin News And Hopes
A weekly reflection covers highway 98 delays sparked by a protest bid and fears of job losses, barrier island rules restricting federal funds, the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse debate, and calls to yield to emergency vehicles. It notes ongoing talk of incorporating Destin and dismisses years of waiting as ludicrous.
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Destin
State Department of Transportation
Henderson Beach State Park
Barrier Island
Feds
Destin-South Walton Peninsula
Barrier Islands
Editorial: Destin Ironies in Center Land Lease Feud
The Destin Fire District and Community Center clash over a lease for Center land on Stahlman Avenue. After multiple proposals, the district sticks with its 0.5 percent for 20 years, while the Center suggests alternative terms. The piece cautions against public pressure and potential conflicts of interest and questions the district’s tax-base claims as Destin nears a projected $1 billion in five years.
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Destin Fire District
Community Center
Fire Department
Stahlman Avenue
Square One
Fire District
Community Center Board
Destin
Center Board
Letters to the editor on Warner Amex Cable and tipping Snowbirds
A reader criticizes Warner Cable for poor service and missed final hookup, then argues about waitstaff tipping amid Uncle Sam's new 8 percent tax rule. The writer urges action at a public hearing on rate increases and voices concern for Snowbirds and winter visitors. An Upset Destin waitress signs as Name Withheld by Request.
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Warner Amex Cable
Warner Cable
Destin
Uncle Sam
Sam
Cobra Tower Dream Prompts DCBAA Dock Buyout Plan
Horace S McClemore reports Capt Dewey Fishbait proposes the Destin Citizens Band Association buy Kelley Docks to save the fleet and fund a towering condo complex named Cobra Tower. The plan envisions land purchase, a high rise, real estate gains, and a marine aquarium lifestyle for residents and anglers.
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Kelley Docks
Dewey Fishbait
DCBAA
Dewey
Destin Citizens Band Association of America
Destin Log invites letters with signature and address
The Destin Log asks readers to send legible comments to the Editor at P O Box 957 Destin Florida 32541. Contributors are reminded the paper may edit length and will not consider unsigned or unsigned letters without a return address.
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Destin Log
P.O
Destin
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