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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1984
Page
4
A columnist chronicles a quest for an affordable ocean racing sailboat. He recalls chasing contenders like Espada Dragon Regardless and Swuzzlebubble, noting brokers' bids, party politics of the market, and Americans buying prestige boats abroad.
A letter praises waitresses and waiters for hard work and courtesy while criticizing a federal 8 percent tax on tips. The writer notes zero-sum checks from tips, questions legality of taxation, and urges employer and patron support to protect server incomes and prevent staff from leaving the trade.
The Okaloosa County Commission deadlocks 2-2 on sending a pre-application to the FAA to extend Destin Airport runway from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. North end commissioner Shirley Ransom and Bill Peebles Jr oppose, arguing 500 feet suffices and larger jets threaten Crestview airport. Editorial urges moving forward despite politics, noting safer operations and potential tourism gains.
The county airport manager Coy Thomason sought FAA preapplication discussions to lengthen Destin Airport from 5000 to 6000 feet. A 2-2 vote blocked action amid opposition, while the writer argues longer runways improve safety. The column also notes Maj. Gen. John Singlaub on freedom and government security.
In a chat set in Destin, George pitches turning marina slips into boat condos to cash in on a wave of high earnings. They cite a Wall Street Journal example of 250 condo slips at Chesapeake Bay fetching up to 25 000 per slip, while noting high repair costs and possible Florida land lease limits.
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