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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log publishes each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is sent to subscribers via Second Class Mail. Advertising deadlines are Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
A sailboat race at Eglin Yacht Club opens the season with a turtle among hares. The writer and two crewmates suffer wind droughts, fish for wind, and drift near last as they chase a lead group. A humorous self critique ends with pubished condo issue deadlines for March 30 and ad deadline March 25.
Editorial urges Destin involvement in planning by creating an advisory planning board to Okaloosa County. It cites past zoning rubber stamps, calls for more community input, notes South Walton’s citizens panel as a successful model, and argues broader Destin voices can prevent late surprise developments.
The Friends Guild of The Destin Library expresses gratitude to many local businesses for supporting a bridge benefit. Notable contributions include Sailing South a $150 sailing trip First National Bank of Okaloosa County a $50 gift certificate and Les Saisons for venue and hospitality. The group hopes the fundraiser improves the community library.
Readers are invited to send letters to Editor at Destin LOG Destin FL. Include signature and address and expect possible edits. Mail to P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
Gov. Bob Graham announced a two day March session to boost the gasoline tax to fund highway construction. The area anticipates a four lane on US 98 east of Destin, detours near Henderson Beach Park, a new bridge, and removal of medians benefiting local businesses. The piece argues the plan could finally deliver needed road improvements and urges support from the legislative delegation.
The Land Acquisition Task Force meets amid concern that DNR appraisers may overestimate property values for environmental tracts. Critics warn of overpay driven by developers and citizen groups. Chair Middlemas and Everhart urge clearer criteria and possible secrecy of appraisal reports to curb inflated prices. The panel weighs 1979 law changes after the earlier Shields scandal.
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