Destin Log Community Weekly Publication Details
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street, Destin, Florida, with a subscription rate of 2541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. The paper lists staff including Jack Becklund, Jim Chitwood, Karen MacGrogan, Ingrid Kreis, Vanita Trippe, and others, along with advertising deadlines of Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Jack and
Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Karen MacGrogan
Ingrid Kreis
Vanita Trippe
Peggy Bailer
BJ. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Byron Meade
Bonnie Meyer
Jackie Gibson
Patti Cole
Lorraine Chambers
Lauri Thompson
Fave Nettles
Man of the Year or a Computer: Hard Truths
The piece argues that personal computers, marketed as modern marvels, are flawed and costly. It recounts a real owner’s failed experiences with two machines, costly service iterations, and how computers shift blame onto users for errors. It concludes that computers are a distraction and not the reliable business tool they promise.
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Time Magazine
George
Massachusetts
Joe
Marge
Letters to Editor in Destin Log Urge Signed Views
Readers are invited to send letters to the Editor at Destin Log. Legible submissions with a signature and address are required and may be edited for length. Mail to Editor Destin Log P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
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Destin
P.O
Marler St. Destin
Editorial Calls for Foresight in Coastal Planning
An editorial condemns a lack of foresight in addressing long term regional issues along Northwest Florida's coast. It cites water supply doubts for the Destin South Walton peninsula and delays in coastal controls, urging state and federal action to prevent future crises and costly dredging. It stresses zoning and proactive planning to avoid reactive brushfire governance.
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Destin
Northwest
Walton County
Grand jury eye on Walton County courthouse annex plan
The Walton County grand jury faces a politically charged annex site issue with calls for expert civic scrutiny. Local officials clash over governance and property, while South Walton residents push for a courthouse or annex, urging a citizen committee to assess needs and propose multiple sites. A stop gap of renting may test demand before a final decision.
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Walton County Grand Jury
West
Florida
Grand Jury
Okaloosa
Miami
Bay
South Walton
Court House
Collier County
Everglades City
Naples
Walton
Baby Boom To Slow Aging Trend In Florida Projections
UF population forecast shows the share of Florida residents over 65 will rise slowly for the next two decades then resume growth around 2015 to 2020. By 2000 the 65 plus share reaches 19.4 percent. by 2020 it climbs to 23.7 percent. Brevard County leads aging growth with a 132 percent rise in older residents, with Okaloosa and Seminole following. Some retirement counties may tilt younger as older percentages stabilize near 30 percent in several areas.
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Mike Thomas
University of Florida Information Service
University of Florida
Florida
Stanley Smith
Smith
Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Okaloosa County
Brevard
Brevard County
Seminole County
Marion County
Okaloosa
Pinellas
Sarasota
Pasco
Florida counties face big growth and aging populations
UKs Bureau of Economic and Business Research forecasts dramatic growth in Florida counties by 2000 with Pasco and Seminole leading. Pasco could rise to 398,500 with 118,100 elderly residents. Seminole to 92 percent more people and 45,200 elderly. Major counties show varied aging shares. seminars on population estimates to be held in Tampa February 11, Orlando February 25, and Tallahassee March 4 with a $35 registration including lunch.
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Pasco County
Seminole County
Lee
Marion
Sarasota
Palm Beach
Dade
Broward County
Palm Beach County
Orange County
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Duval County
Alachua
Escambia
Lake
Manatee
Leon
Polk
Volusia
Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Tampa
Orlando
Tallahassee
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