Okaloosa Island Paving Project Faces Weekend Contention
DOT plans to keep night work to avoid daytime queues while Okaloosa Asphalt hesitates on weekend shifts. William Abbott Jr of Abbott Realty Services appeals for a change, Hanna vows legal action, and Sandestin Beach Resort developer Peter Bos urges a pause. DOT will re-evaluate the $1.9 million project on May 1 to decide whether to continue or halt for the rest of summer.
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Ash Gilin
Servic
William Abbott Jr
Abbott Realty Services Inc
Hanna
Steve Abbott
Peter Bos
Sandestin Beach Resort
Bos
Okaloosa
Okaloosa Asphalt
Destin
Bill Phillips
Prescott
Okaloosa Island
Destin council lays plans for recreation director and city hall lease
Destin City Council gears up to discuss hiring a city recreation director with an estimated 15000 to 20000 annual salary. They consider renting a Kelly Trust building at 100 U S 98 East as a new city hall with first year rent of 2660 per month and a three year lease. Proposals include zoning changes for Harbor Reserve Squadron and American Legion Post 296 site expansions. A Bay Oaks subdivision preliminary approval and a Baptist Church of Destin project on Beach Drive are on the agenda along with a March 14 to 22 Destin Spring Cleanup Week proclamation. The meeting starts 7 p m at the Destin Community Center.
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Jack Dorman
Kelly Trust
U.S.98 East
Gulf Village Realty
Skippers Restaurant
American Legion Post
Dorman
Bay Oaks
Calhoun Avenue
Live Oak Street
Baptist Church of Destin
Beach Drive
Destin
Anderson and Fleshman Inc
Snapper Drive
Benning Drive
Fleshman Drive
Destin Community Center
Okaloosa teachers seek higher pay to stay in Florida
Governor's recommended raise sparked support from Okaloosa educators and the local association but concerns about benefits and non instructional staff. Finance Director Creel Richardson notes last year brought ~10 percent raises and suggests 7 percent as a starting point. Officials anticipate July talks to begin formal negotiations with teachers.
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Castor
Florida
Sullivan
Okaloosa
McDaniels
Okaloosa County
Seeeryas
Subdivision Continued On Calhoun Avenue Sparks Debate
New Orleans developer Gerald Senner seeks subdivision approval with Kruse Realty as agent. Commission grants preliminary approval as project meets legal standards. Officials note 24 foot private streets and eight feet side rights of way. Tide's End project spurred ordinance. Blue opposes Bay Oaks subdivision. Destin to consult city attorney on preserving single family lots. right of way increases proposed to curb future subdivisions.
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New Orleans
Gerald Senner
Kruse Realty
Baskerville-Donovan
Dewey Destin
Calhoun
Destin
Tide's End
Calhoun Avenue
Blue
Bay Oaks
Indian Trail
Jerry Miller
Calhoun and
Destin Public Works
Darrell Barnhill
Destin Runway Extension Faces Master Plan Review
Coy Thompson, county airport manager, said no official stance has been taken on a Destin Airport runway extension. The county seeks an updated air port master plan, noting the Destin site likely won’t change much unless the plan results in substantial changes. Extending might allow rare DC 9 landings but would not support an air carrier operation.
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Thomason
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