Fire Finances Upgrade for Destin Recovery Unit
Captain William Pearson told the Destin Fire Board on Monday that the Destin Search and Recovery Unit is improving its bookkeeping. The unit aims to present a budget to the fire board on March 9 and reports progress on receipts for cash donations, purchase orders, receiving reports, and an equipment inventory as it works to satisfy the department's auditors.
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Destin
William Pearson
Destin Fire Board
Fire Board
Pearson
Bounty ship to tour Sunday at Municipal Auditorium
The full rigged 169 foot Bounty built in 1960 by MGM for the 1962 Mutiny on the Bounty remake will be available to tour Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. The vessel is enroute to its Miami home as Warner Cable pursues the crew to stop in Pensacola.
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Bounty
Municipal Auditorium
MGM
Miami
Warner Cable
Pensacola
City seeks recreation director and YMCA board option
Councilman Bill Phillips urged creating a full time recreation director to run youth programs this summer. The proposal, discussed with council members at a workshop with no objections, prompts City Manager Jack Dorman to prepare cost estimates. A Destin YMCA board option may be formed. Proposals to be discussed Feb 23.
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Bill Phillips
Phillips
Jack Dorman
YMCA
Destin
Harbor Cleanup Sparks City Grant Talk For Destin Harbor
City seeks a $50,000 federal grant for an urban design study of Destin Harbor north shore and central business district. City Manager Jack Dorman says funds could shape harbor area improvements including a sewer system for the northern shore and stormwater retention. The workshop, run by two consulting firms, drew few residents as they discussed pollution sources and a mangement plan.
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Destin Harbor
Jack Dorman
Lease Of Club Meets Criticism
Dr Joe Carnleys lease offer to the city for the Destin Racquet Club drew opposition from residents at a recreation workshop Ida Burritt urged buying 10 undeveloped acres for about 6000 while others argued money should fund a city hall Leonard Nelson and Matt Burns pressed for land use Darnley urged a quick lease decision amid frustration over inaction
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Joe Carnley
Ida Burritt
Leonard Nelson
Matt Burns
Darnley
Harden Stance Missing On Saltwater License Bill
Rep. Robert Harden and many Florida lawmakers have not decided on a proposed saltwater fishing license. Destin city officials cite opposition by a city resolution while Sen. Dempsey Barron could block passage. Bills in House and Senate propose fees ranging from 1.50 to 25 dollars with varying durations for boats and residents.
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Robert Harden
R-Shalimar
Jack Dorman
Destin City
Dorman
Destin
Dempsey Barron
Panama City
Barron
Senate
Susan Skelton
Florida
Kelly Trust Offers Destin City Hall Site Lease
The Kelly Trust proposed a three year lease of the old Gulf Village Realty building at 100 U.S. 98 East for a Destin city hall with rent of 2660 dollars plus five percent sales tax the first year. Rent may adjust in years two and three by the consumer price index. A bankruptcy suit against former Skipper's Restaurant operators affects the deal.
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Kelly Trust
Gulf Village
City of Destin
Kelly Docks
U.S. 98 East
Okaloosa
Skipper’s Restaurant
Harbor oil spill rattles Destin coast
Harbor officials called the spill likely the worst in Destin history as about 15 gallons of heavy weight used motor oil leaked into Destin Harbor. The oil slick stretched roughly 1,200 to 1,500 feet along the northern beach from Harbor Docks Restaurant rear area.
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Destin Harbor
Mitch Dudley
Harbor Docks
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Cass Janowski
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