Destin Council Approves Island House Condominium Project
The Destin City Council approves Island House Condominium a five story 21 unit Gulf Shore Drive project with a 10 foot side setback fire safety approved by the fire chief amid dissent from Councilman Woodward and concerns over a variance. The panel also appoints Tom Stoffels to the Planning and Intervention Board replacing Jim Stokes and outlines temporary terms for board appointees while pledging staggered terms later.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Holiday Isle
Planning and Zoning Board
Danny Woodward
Island House
Gulf Shore Drive
Bob Lee
Destin Fire Department
Terry Watkins
M&b Investments
Dewey Destin Jr
Lloyd Taylor
Okaloosa County
Bill Phillips
Ted Shaw
Tom Stoffels
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Jim Stokes
Stokes
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Board of Adjustment
Phillips
Finance Committee
Bob McIlroy
City May Control Harbor Authority in Destin Plan
The Destin Harbor Authority bill could place budget oversight with the city, with a draft approved by a Northwest Florida subcommittee. Funding may come from state, federal grants, or the city via a user fee, while the governor appoints a seven member board.
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Steve Humphries
Destin Harbor
Northwest
Subcommittee
Frances Spence
DEA
Jesse Borthwick
Spence
Department of Community Affairs
E. Lee Worsham
City of
Destin
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Davage
Bud
Dy” Runnels
Runnels
Okaloosa County
Five Years Away Destin Police Force Says Panel
Destin may not have its own police force for at least five years as the Public Safety Committee studies needed services. Members urged relying on the Okaloosa County sheriff's department, with deputies to assess immediate needs and possible short term relief while evaluating future capabilities.
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Tina Harbuck
Destin
Public Safety
Richard Duke
Hank Garrett Jr
Okaloosa County
Sheriff's Department
Garrett
Duke
Dewey Destin Jr
John Peaden
Mitch Dudley
Peaden
Florida Highway Patrol Office
Okaloosa
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