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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1985
Page
6
A February 13 report notes a 19 inch color TV stolen from room 11 at the Passport Inn with a pry tool used to force the lock and dead bolt. Footprints around the rear lot lead to Executive Drive Cleaners. deputy Mark Young investigated.
Destin City Council asks Okaloosa County commissioners for the $22,500 last year requested for three public easements over private land at Destin. Chairman Bill Phillips notes the funding was sought in July from Rep. James Ward and urges installation before the next tourist season for dune protection and safe beach access.
Council members favored a city controlled harbor advisory board but will await legal advice scheduled after press time. Francis Spence warned of possible Area of Critical State Concern designation that could halt Destin-South Walton development and force state approval for permits, with ACSC rules in effect for at least a year. Rep Ward and Sen Barron said they will study the proposal and await council response before introducing legislation.
MPO official DeVries outlined a possible Destin inclusion at the MPO meeting near late March. If approved, a letter to the governor would trigger a restructuring, allowing Destin one or two elected officials to join the panel. The move would grant a transportation policy voice without new MPO funds.
At a Destin meeting residents weighed keeping open access to highway 98 through the park versus restricting traffic for safety and hurricane evacuation. Suggestions included speed limits and walkovers, with a plan to cut 1000 feet of highway or keep two end entrances open.
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