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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log, published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street in Destin Florida, serves residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is distributed to subscribers via Second Class Mail.
Jack Becklund considers storm enthusiasts, noting the thrill of high seas and forecasts, the lure of danger, and the distinction between storm watching as spectatorship versus participation. He recalls Frederic and a near miss, then laments risky behavior while preferring safe observation.
The Destin area faces rising crime and concerns over visible police patrols. The editorial urges Sheriff Larry Gilbert to address manpower, noting increased winter population, snowbirds, and construction workers. It cites recent murders and holdups as reasons to demand proactive, deterrent law enforcement rather than after-the-fact responses.
A statewide citizens group releases Florida 2000: Creative Crime Control proposing early family support centers, school law education, reduced legal overkill, and community justice. It calls for a single county law agency, handgun licensing with safety tests, and waiting periods. Gov. Bob Graham and the Endowment for the Humanities fund the study.
Last week the board granted approval for a walk over dunes south of the Coastal Construction Control line on Green Reef property, tied to Winterchase development. The owner of the westerly townhouse and Green Reef’s developer opposed the plan, and concurrence of the landowner was lacking. The piece notes no public beach access east of Holiday Isle besides Silver Sands Wayside Park and Henderson beach.
Two men debate Florida politics with Harry accusing South Florida legislators of siphoning funds from Save Our Coast to buy beaches between condos. They argue over Henderson Beach’s price compared with panhandle needs and plot a campaign to have beaches bought for the Panhandle, starting by giving lawmakers state maps.
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