Skin Diver story stirs Destin Panhandle diving boom
Florida Panhandle gets a boost from a Skin Diver magazine piece that hails the area as diving's sleeping giant. Anna Schmitz of Fantasea Dive Shop and Nancy Birchett of Aquanaut Dive Shop report surging inquiries, with dive clubs visiting and words of a coming great season. Capt. Tom Follis and Wet Sports note the region's water and underwater terrain are attracting attention locally and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Panhandle
Steve Lucas
Anna Schmitz
Fantasea
Schmitz
Destin
Panhandle
Nancy Birchett
Aquanaut Dive Shop
Birchett
Tom Follis
Afternoon Delight
Bob Andrews
Diving Dreams in Destin Captured by Ocean Writer
Helen Wren recounts Lucas describing Destin diving glory and reefes from 80 to 100 feet while noting 105 foot sites. vivid marine life including barracuda spadefish and cigar fish fills a Cousteau like bottom view. readers plan classes to pursue this adventurous sport.
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Lucas
Destin
Public hearings set on Grouper and Snapper rules
Florida Marine Fisheries Commission schedules final hearings on Grouper and Snapper statewide rules in Pensacola at the Lenox Inn January 29 30 and 31 with sessions on February 1. Proposals include bag limits 10 Snapper 5 Grouper per person day size limits 12 18 and 8 inches and gear restrictions. The panel also discusses oyster management Redfish Sea Trout and other topics. Public attendance urged.
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Helen Wren
Marine Fisheries Commission
Pensacola
Lenox Inn
Oak Room
MFC
Apalachicola Bay
Commission
Florida
Gulf State
Local golf notes crown champions across flights at Indian Bayou
Jeanette Webb took first in the championship flight low net at Indian Bayou with MacWhorter Kremer second. In the first flight Ricky Durhart led, Reda Johnson was second. Jo McFarland won the third flight with Barbara Artabasy second. Chip-ins recorded by Mac Whorter Kremer Pinky Forster and Mickey Green. American Legion Post 296 dart results crowned Mike McCollester first Bob Higgins second and Dave Collins third. Grand Slam playoffs set for 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
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Jeanette Webb
Indian Bayou Ladies Golf Association
MacWhorter Kremer
Ricky Durhart
Reda Johnson
Jo McFarland
Barbara Artabasy
Mac Whorter Kremer
Pinky Forster
Mickey Green
American Legion Post
Joe Bateman
Ervin Gras
Bob Higgins
Higgins
Mike Berardi
Mary Howell
Mike McCollester
Dave Collins
the Legion Hall
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Grouper
Snapper
Rick Worland
Stewart Powell
Webbs
Northwest Florida
Addie Lewis
Ft. Walton Beach
Mercedes-Benz
Toyota
David T. Beverly
Siebert Ave
Department of Insurance
Okaloosa County
Laughlin Mortuary
the Golden Rule Funeral Home
Chestnut Ave
5.E
Lal
Post & Beam Homes
Gulfport Timberpeg, Inc
W. 30Th Court
Panama City
Long Insurance Agency
Life Aetna Casualty & Surety Travelers Hartford Fire Insurance Co
North America
Lita
Miracle Strip
Pkwy
FT Walton Beach
DIAL
Jewell
Government & Public
Cnanne
Tom Suda
Emerald Construction Inc
Crane Rentals
Destin Pool Services
Leeside Inn
Leeside Inn Destin Pool Services
Total Swimming Pool Company
Pleasure” Construction
U.rs.a
Tiomas
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