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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street in Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is sent to subscribers as Second Class Mail.
Destin roared through a midweek gathering dubbed the party at Winterchase with about twenty firms joining in despite rainstorms. Analysts note six north Highway 98 projects moving toward start dates as land sales drive a spring market, with condo pricing stabilizing and interest rates leveling. Peak Peninsula population could hit 100000 in 11 to 12 years, while locals discuss a steering committee to advise the county on plans and the Holiday Isle condo size rules. A reader shares local wildlife sighting of a large fearless loon and reflects on page counts from prior issues, then laments a canceled sailboat project before choosing other hobbies.
Destin undergoes rapid change with new hotels, condo projects, shops, and a $50 million hotel and convention center at Sandestin. Officials promise redevelopment along Highway 98 while harbor pollution and red clay use battles persist. The town anticipates four-laning to South Walton, shaping the peninsula’s final form.
J R Bowman of Destin voices support for Howard Hilburn and urges taxpayers to demand answers about computer services. He questions county spending, cites cost savings from purchasing a own computer, and calls for a grand jury investigation into dealings with Valpariso Bank & Trust Co.
County Commissioner Mike Mitchell recounts a New Orleans Mardi Gras without injuries while outlining FAA funded plans to expand Okaloosa County’s air terminal. He describes Miami airport events, Eastern Airlines press conference, and critiques media behavior. He also contrasts Jerusalem Post coverage with U.S. reporting on Beirut incidents.
The author discusses Alabama lawmakers proposing to move the state from Central to Eastern Time. He cites Rep. Lester White’s view that Alabama has little in common with CTZ metropolises and notes the potential impact on business, TV schedules, and sports scores, while defending the current Central alignment.
The Destin LOG invites opinions from readers and reserves the right to edit lengthy letters. Signed letters with a return address are required and may be published. Send to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
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