DOT Eyes U S 98 Move To Walton County By 1985
State DOT district manager Allen Potter outlined a five year plan to relocate Highway 98 from Airport Road north to Walton County line, using federal nickel gas tax revenues and a proposed statewide gas tax. The plan allocates funds for four laning, extending to Sandestin, and improvements from Destiny to Hurlburt Field Road, contingent on tax approval. The MPO urged lawmakers to approve the statewide tax ahead of a March 12 special session.
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Ingrid Kreis
Airport Road
Walton County
Okaloosa County
State Department of Transportation
Allen Potter
Potter
Florida
Okaloosa
Walton
DOT
Destin
Sandestin
Destiny
Hurlburt Field Road
Ferry Road
Main Street
Bob Graham
MPO
Destin Fishing Industry Seen Far Larger Than DCBA Figures
Fran Beaird a governor’s blue ribbon marina panel member says the DCBA Destin chamber and community center study understate recreational fishing impact. She cites Lee County data showing much higher values and urges Okaloosa County and Destin studies, noting potential dredging funding gains.
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Fran Beaird
DCBA
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Lee County
Beaird
Okaloosa
Destin
Zoning Committee Plans Review Of Bridge Proposal
A Destin citizens committee scheduled a Tuesday night meeting with Brock and Collier Houston, the county land use coordinator, to begin recommendations on the study. Brock noted the notable exception a proposed future bridge across the bay that would intersect Highway 98.
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Destin
Brock
Collier Houston
Bay
Bridge location sparks zoning and land-use debate
The discussion centers on whether a bridge should be placed at the site. Maps do not reflect a future bridge, but potential construction could influence current zoning. Brock notes land-use factors include Highway 98 relocation, coastal marshlands, airport noise controls, and 100-year flood areas based on input from stage agencies.
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Brock
Runnels Joins Environmental Movement in NYC Announcement
Destin realtor Buddy Runnels travels with Florida Governor Bob Graham and Nature Conservancy president Bill Blair to New York City for the Richard Mellon Foundation funding announcement establishing a major environmental initiative. The event signals strong support from government and nonprofit leaders for conservation efforts.
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Destin
Buddy Runnels
Florida
Bob Graham
Bill Blair
Nature Conservancy
New York City
Richard Mellon Foundation
Canadian Woman Found Dead in Destin Declared Accidental
The 62 year old Agnes Graham Hebbes was found face down in Choctawhatchee Bay near the Chateau La Mer condos after being reported missing on February 19. Coroner Dr. Edmund Kielman ruled death accidental due to drowning with no evidence of foul play.
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Ingrid Kreis
Choctawhatchee Bay
East Destin
Edmund Kielman
Okaloosa County
Agnes Graham Hebbes
Hebbes
Chateau la Mer
George French
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Citizens’ Committee
Italy
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TCC UC
Runnels
Environmental
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Escambia River
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Mr Hebbes
Sheriff's Department
Wmmkk
French
Hobbes
Chateau la Mer Condominiums
Ocean
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