The Log publication details and contact addresses
The Log is published every Wednesday and Saturday from 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida. Postmaster address changes to The Log P.O. Box 957 Destin FL 32541. Advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon. All material protected by copyright 1986.
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Airport Road
Destin
Florida
P.O
P.O. Box
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Bill Doughty
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Kimberly Maxwell
Peggy Bailer
Robert K. Dale
Ray Johnson
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
C.M. Terry
Arlene Webster
Carolyn Chesser
Diane Molitaris
Marilyn Wooldridge
Mary Deal
Vanita Trippe
Norma Michael
Martha Norviel
Marie Seibold
Gene Sinsko
Carol Collins
Tom Hayes
Nancy Riley
Patsy Bloomquist
Abby Thomas
Carol Becklund
Pat Rutledge
Carolyn Williams
Santa Rosa Beach
Joyce Denmark
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Okaloosa
Walton
Cottage Industry Turns Dramatic After Drug Bust at Seagrove Cottage
A Walton County landlord recounts a sheriff's raid on his Seagrove Beach cottage after a renter tied to marijuana trafficking was jailed in Alabama. Deputies opened cabinets and drawers, finding drugs and paraphernalia, as the landlord processed fear, anger, and eventual relief that the suspect will not peddle drugs from another cottage.
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Walton County
Marilyn
Seagrove Beach
Alabama
Destin Harbor
Yours Truly
Dan
Miami Vice
Editorial on Destin drug smuggling crackdown and community vigilance
The Destin operation shows criminals' sophistication and the challenge for law enforcement as up to 15 tons of marijuana moved through the city over two years. Sheriff Larry Gilbert notes smugglers worked under noses, urging residents to be more vigilant to prevent further trafficking. The piece portrays the seizure as proof of interagency cooperation and hints at more to be done.
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Destin
Okaloosa County
Larry Gilbert
Gilbert
Emerald Coast
Holiday Isle
St. Joe
Dennis Conner's Winning Comeback Lessons in Adversity
Dennis Conner, skipper of Stars & Stripes, rebuilt after 1983 loss to Australia II. He formed a $15 million syndicate, hired experts, and crafted perhaps the fastest 12-meter yacht, then swept the 1987 defense 4 0 in Fremantle. Conner plans a national cup tour to inspire using determination and technology against foreign competition.
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Dennis Conner
Stars & Stripes
Newport
Conner
Australia
San Diego
Freemantle
Iain Murray
Kookaburra NT
Detroit
Publicity plan urged to boost Destin Emerald Coast image
The author argues Destin should actively cultivate media exposure using newsworthy stories and photographs. He recalls Leonard Hutchinson's publicity work in the 1950s and 60s, contrasts past and present chambers of commerce, and urges local businesses to create compelling content rather than rely on paid ads to attract national attention.
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Leonard Hutchinson
Hutch
Secret Service
Destin
Charlotte
Chambers
Letters To The Log Discuss Highway 98 Petition
Local readers debate closing Highway 98 with letters from Harold Walter and Loyd Taylor. The Destin Lions Club and residents urge keeping Henderson Beach Road open, while editors invite input and caution against misinformation.
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Henderson
Harold Walter
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Scripps Howard
Santa Rosa Re
Editorial
David Boyd
YFP
Bill
The
Destin Lions Club
American Legion
Gwen
Ma Kimble
Theo Shaw Destin
Lions Club Light Committee
Taylor
Henderson Beach
Loyd Taylor
David Short
David
Beverly Wilson
Dunes
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