Stores weighing tighter security after local robberies
Clerks report time lock safes and heightened security being considered by Nugget Oils parent firm and Tom Thumb as law enforcement increases patrols. At Jitney Junior Food Store employees are allowed to carry weapons, with two robberies last year and nearby bar, while deputies monitor more during holidays in Okaloosa County.
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Nugget Oil
7-11
Tom Thumb
Peterson
Nugget Oils
Santa Rosa
Escamabia
Dennis
Jitney Junior
Okaloosa County
Fort Walton debates nudity ordinance and Destin impact
Fort Walton Beach officials defend an ordinance banning nudity and sexual conduct in public venues near alcohol establishments. Peebles argues the law should align with state statutes, noting gaps like bare bodies behind store counters. County commissioners will address the Fort Walton measure at Tuesday’s Shalimar meeting, weighing action from inaction to crafting their own ordinance.
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Fort Walton City
Peebles
Fort Walton
Destin
Shalimar
Water costs and access shape NW Florida water study
Dr. George Fisher of NWFWMD notes coastal overuse, shows most economical water lies north but Eglin Air Force Base blocks wells. Study by Barrett, Daffin and Carlin examines Pensacola to Panama City planning, engineering, and economics. recommendation favors the district supplying water to meet future demand.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin
George Fisher
Nwfwmd
Pensacola
Panama City
Sandestin Names New Top Execs
Sandestin Beach Resort elevates Bruce Keith to vice president and general manager, aiming to broaden local engagement. Keith brings six years as regional VP for W.B. Johnson Properties and prior roles at Marriott properties, with an MBA from California State University. Sandestin also hires Dave Feder as marketing VP and Bill Morgan as food and beverage director, both bringing decades in hospitality and notable prior posts.
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Vanita Trippe
Sandestin Beach Resort
Bruce Keith
Sandestin
Keith
Destin
Florida
California
Montana
Southern Florida
W.B. Johnson Properties
Marriot
Holiday Inn
Southeast
Johnson
Miami
Dave Feder
Bill Morgan
Feder
Innisbrook
Tampa
New York
Plaza Hotel
St. Francis
San Francisco
Midwest
Princess Hotels International
Dave
Middletown
Rider College
Trenton
Washington
American University
Morgan
Ft. Lauderdale
Holiday Inn North
Liberal Studies
Bowling Green University
Bowling Green, OH
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Jitney Junior Food Store
Highway 98
Rick Dennis
Destin Title & Abstract Co., Inc
Destin Suite 2
Destin Courtyard
Miracle Strip Parkway
P.O. Box
Sexton's Seafood
Mountain and
Kenning
David S. Feder
Indian Bayou
U.S. 98
Airport Road
Silver Beach Hotel
Golf & Country Club
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