Destin PTO Pledges Funds For Beach Drive Sidewalk
The Destin Elementary School PTO pledged 2000 toward a Beach Drive sidewalk if Okaloosa County commissioners undertake the project. PTO president Bridget Darnley cited funding hurdles and brick walls, while Principal Eugene Walls noted easement talks with homeowners.
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Beach Drive
Okaloosa County
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Carnley
Eugene Walls
Kelly Street
Highway 98
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Darnley
County OKs Pump-Outs for New Marinas in Destin Harbor
Okaloosa County commissioners approved a Destin Harbor Committee plan requiring waste pump-out facilities in all new or expanded marinas. The 4-0 vote, with Hugh Adams absent, amends the zoning ordinance to improve water quality amid a lagoon pollution problem. The recommendation, made last November, gained backing from the planning and zoning commission and was presented in public hearings.
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Okaloosa
Hugh Adams
Planning and Zoning Commission
Alliance Meets Wednesday in Destin Library
The Destin Alliance will convene on Wednesday February 15 at 8 a.m. in the Destin Library. The agenda includes a guest speaker and reports from local organizations. All presidents of Destin civic clubs are urged to attend or send a representative to the forum.
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Destin Alliance
Destin
Penny sales tax hike to fund county judicial building
Okaloosa County commissioners vote 4 0 to let voters decide on a one cent sales tax to fund a new judicial building at the Shalimar courthouse annex. Circuit Judge Erwin Fleet and Sheriff Larry Gilbert push for space for judges offices and a law library with four story plans and an architectural firm bidding process pending.
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Elbow Room
Shalimar Courthouse
Okaloosa
Circuit Court
Erwin Fleet
County Commission
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Fleet
B.B. Sadler
Larry Gilbert
Okaloosa County
Getting There Getting There The good weather has helped workers ready the new church
The good weather aided builders as they prepared the new church on Beach Drive. Crews worked to finish exterior and interior tasks in favorable conditions, signaling progress toward opening.
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