26 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1983
Page
1
Weather page notes unusually hot conditions with temperatures peaking near 2 00 in the afternoon. Data entries show daily high readings for June 23 and June 24, reflecting extreme heat during the period. Local forecasts caution readers about heat safety and potential impact on outdoor activities.
A Okaloosa County grand jury called local zoning rules absurd noting parking requirements for restaurants are undefined in Ordinance 74-4. It cites a 125-seat Back Porch project with only 12 parking spaces and urges a rewritten, clearer ordinance to prevent vague language and misapplications.
Walton County commissioners oppose a state gas tax hike unless funds return to county roads. They cite potential $6 million in DOT projects but want a share for resurfacing and maintenance of local routes. Some members acknowledge possible benefits but insist local streets must gain funds before support.
Rep James Ward says a committee on Old Pass Lagoon water quality will not affect his plan to seek state funds for a two pipe flushing system. He backs NWFWMD’s 2 million project and questions nontechnical decisions, while Destin group Preservation of Destin weighs private funding options and potential UF input. ward vowed to push funding in the current and next legislative sessions.
Pensacola architectural firm Sam Marshall Architects won a $40,000 contract to draft the Destin Post Office design, a 11,286 gross square foot, 2.6 acre Main Street site project slated for completion in late 1984. Robert Hefferman leads a three man team with passive solar features to ventilate and shade the building.
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