17 Jan 1987
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1987
Page
1
Firefighters and public works workers shut Benning Drive between Kelly Street and Driftwood to clean a diesel spill from a 55-gallon drum in a pickup bed. The spill occurred about 7 p.m. and the area was reopened after spreading sand to prevent vehicle slides.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization sponsors a public hearing February 5 at 7 p.m. in the Shalimar Courthouse Annex commissioner’s board room. Consultants will present an overview of the transportation plan covering road and bridge projects and airport improvements for southern Okaloosa and Walton counties through 2015.
Citizens urged to call City Hall at 837-4242 to report potholes missing signs and burned out lamps. Provide a clear description and location so crews can respond quickly.
Okaloosa County and Destin officials push joint paving projects to save money. Public Works Director Darrell Barnhill says 65 to 70 percent of work is done by the city, reducing costs and freeing funds for about 4500 feet of additional overlay on another Destin road.
Sandestin Beach Resort continues merger discussions with three potential partners including a publicly traded hotel chain and two private resort operators. Peter Bos aims to expand marketing reach and stabilize staffing by aligning with firms that operate resorts in opposite seasons while preserving Sandestin’s regional identity.
State officials clarified billboard rules along Emerald Coast Parkway, saying areas north of the highway and some southern sections may host signs. Lamar Outdoor Advertising cites DOT guidance tying urban density to permits, while Walton County zoning remains unrecognized by the state, leaving unzoned commercial and industrial zones eligible under conditions.
Dozen Coast Guard trainees ride a 20 foot Hurricane inflatable near East Pass as waves rise to two to three feet off the jetties. An instructor pushes the craft to surf the break, praising the boat’s handling and buoyancy. The scene emphasizes quick response and confidence in the craft’s design.
The public works committee debated a draft sidewalk ordinance requiring new residential homes in existing neighborhoods to install sidewalks. After discussion, the committee decided against the residential sidewalk requirement while agreeing commercial developers must install sidewalks.
Area hospital officials say they are coping well with a nationwide nursing shortage citing less difficulty recruiting here. The resort area and proximity to Eglin Air Force Base attract nurses and aid recruitment. Humana Hospital Fort Walton director Ted Krsul notes a strong nurse cadre and ready access to military spouses for staffing.
The report details ongoing nurse shortages in the Twin Cities area with FWB and Humana Destin hospitals offering openings. Twin Cities Hospital seeks eight full time and 12 part time nurses while ICU positions remain hard to fill. A recruiter bonus is used to attract new hires as high stress critical care staff remain scarce.
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