23 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1983
Page
1
The Destin Charter Boat Association reports Destin's fishing sector rose to 52 million dollars in 1982, nearly doubling from 1980. About 6,095 boats generated over 44 million in seafood income, with 93,728 fishing trips yielding 4.5 million for charter boats, as prices for bait ice and fuel climbed.
Ingrid Kreis reports a consulting firm projects Main Street and Highway 98 at the Destin Bridge as the core business district with a one million population growth forecast. The plan recommends mixed use zoning, a commercial transitional buffer, and a Highways Service corridor along U S 98, including a proposed Destin Post Office site, with rezoning to be locally decided.
South Walton Fire Chief Jim Anthony says variances to the three story sprinkler rule risk coordination gaps between county agencies and firefighters. Residents and officials debate necessity, with proposals for a fire tax district to establish a local fire marshal and improved safety measures such as green emergency lighting and waterproof outlets to aid condo fire response.
A heated public hearing before state legislators split Walton County over a proposed Choctawhatchee Bay causeway. Rep. James Ward proposes a five member authority to decide feasibility and financing for a bridge or earthen causeway from Destin to Niceville, while opponents warn of ecological impact and call for Walton County representation.
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