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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1987
Page
10
Sandestin leaders stress the move is not bankruptcy, but a strategy to gain nationwide marketing and extend the resort season. The plan would link with a national resort firm, transfer stock or assets, and aim to de seasonalize a business that now relies on a six month cycle.
City officials discuss tin based paints like Tributulin used by boaters to curb barnacle growth despite no EPA restrictions. Board member Mike Woodham supports public awareness of safer paint options while hesitancy grows on restricting harbor boat cleaning to curb soapy discharges, with Chairman Oscar O'Steen weighing options.
City officials discuss proposed amendments to curb water pollution from boat cleaning with opposition noted. One-tenth of one percent pollution cited to question focus of harbor efforts. Copper treated pilings draw opposition while concrete or PVC alternatives gain support. No date set for harbor board decision.
Wilson campaigns to close Old 98 at park boundaries with petitions from Tops Beach and Racquet Club, Gulf Winds East, and Enclave owners while Beach Merchants Association backs keeping the road open. Stuecken counters with nearly 1,000 signatures. Jan 19 council vote looms as DNR plans stay on hold awaiting an administrative hearing. State funds of 2.1 million for park improvements may revert if a construction contract is not issued by April 1, 1988.
Walton County residents and activists pressed state officials to identify and fund public beach accesses. Jackie Gibson urged mapping of access points while Maris A and Bill Wyrough questioned county reliance. Attendees echoed calls for a Save Our Coast style program to acquire land for routes amid a mood aligned with the Republican crowd.
Developers flag excess office and retail space as Walton Beach area sees new shopping complexes near Emerald Coast Parkway and Sandestin. Beachwalk Centre II Delchamps Plaza and Silver Sands struggle with openings and closures while Palm Plaza sheds tenants. Experts say cycles, market softening and new tax rules could stabilize in years.
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