Destin Boat Fleet Relocation Sparks Coastal Lease Debate
Dock owners expanded a five-acre original lease since 1966 due to accretion and seek space along the end and upland parking for a possible marina and park. Commissioners weigh moving the fleet west of East Pass amid environmental concerns with a public hearing tentatively set, while locals urge timely leasing to preserve fishing tied to the economy.
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Davis
Destin
Coast Guard Reports Two Vessel Incidents Off Destin
Coast Guard logs show on Jan 5 a 23 foot pleasure craft Drifter ran out of gas west of Shalimar Yacht Basin and was towed to safety by a 17 footer. On Jan 6 the 40 foot Bonanza was overdue 44 miles south southwest of the Destin sea buoy before being found moored at East Pass Marina after contact attempts.
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Drifter
Shalimar Yacht Basin
Choctawhatchee Bay
Michael Novosel
Enterprise, AL
Margaret Novosel
Joe Bailey
Destin Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Coast Guard
East Pass Marina
Man Identifies Self as Suggs in Unauthorized Check Case
Okaloosa County deputy investigated a Delchamps employee report from Destin about a white male who used a company account to sign a $155 check on December 15. The man, who claimed to be Larry D. Suggs, was not authorized to sign.
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Delchamps Grocery Store
Destin
Okaloosa County
Sheriff's Department
Larry
D. Suggs
Suggs
Joel Adler
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