21 Feb 1987
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1987
Page
1
An orange plumage seagull has appeared near Destin Towers, drawing crowds of snowbirds who photograph the bird. The bird arrived about two weeks ago and some speculate pranksters sprayed it orange, though other gulls ignore it and continue with daily routines.
The city spent 545 to clean up an oil spill on February 12 that dumped about 15 gallons of heavy motor oil into Destin Harbor. Absorbent material was used on the water. county crews also cleaned 1,350 feet of the northern waterfront east of Harbor Docks at state expense. Toxic cleanup details reference Mitch Dudley and Sesersl.
Barnhill announces start of Kelly Street repaving from Benning Drive to Siebert Avenue with $130,000 funded in this year’s budget. Work includes widening the roadway as inquiries on start date rise.
Okaloosa County officials say Gov. Martinez moves Florida teachers closer to fair pay in a $17.4 billion 1987 88 budget proposing a 7 percent raise while Education Commissioner Castor seeks a 14 percent boost funded by state lottery revenue.
Destin City Council weighs eight options to own or lease the Destin Racquet Club on a five acre parcel priced at 880000 with a one year lease possibility. Officials will hear about starting a Destin YMCA and may review alternate venues like the Destin Community Center.
The Destin Airport runway extension project, a $400,000 plan to extend from 5,000 to 6,000 feet, will be discussed at Thursday's Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting. Destin officials and Fort Walton Beach critics debate timing and land use, with calls to maintain options pending clearer local input and regional airport possibilities.
Local merchants blast state officials over scheduling the U S 98 repaving from the Destin Bridge to Brooks Bridge during peak tourist months. The project runs March to mid July, with temporary lane closures and potential pauses on holidays.
Destin planning panel backs preliminary approval with reluctance for Bay Oaks on 2.4 acre Moreno Point land at Calhoun Avenue and Live Oak. Commissioner Blue objects to this type of development while nearby residents urge single family restraint citing buildup concerns from Ed Sarven Beverley Smith and others.
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