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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1987
Page
5
Willie Mae Taylor favors a cautious approach to a new city project, stressing slow execution and property protection for Destin residents and youth recreation. Debbie Brunson supports careful management, agreeing to proceed if the plan is done properly and not rushed.
The author recalls childhood curiosity about wires and voices, then the shock of modern tech. They describe family members who work with computers, a sense of personal inadequacy with new tools, and reflections on the pervasive reach of technology in 1987. The piece blends nostalgia with cautious optimism about mastering machines.
The letter traces prior title holders and asks who truly owns the Racquet Club land, whether a sole owner or a corporation with shareholders or a partnership, and who would benefit from a sale to the city or a buyer. It questions mortgage liens, insurance adequacy, and why proceeds were not used for repairs, while noting surrounding townhouses and local financing likely influenced outcomes.
Bridget Carnley urges Destin council to consider community use for the Racquet Club and Airport Road site, noting prior committee support, an offer to lease or buy below appraised value, and disappointment over misquotes and misrepresentations affecting the decision.
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