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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log publishes each Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541 for Destin and South Walton County residents. It is mailed as Second Class mail. Production fees are noted as seen.
A traveler recalls a brutal northwest Florida cold spell pushing a 2 p.m. start from St Pete to Destin into 16 degree winds and ice. Amid gray skies and sleet, communities huddled around radios as NFL a Super Bowl broadcast joined memories of northern winters on a desolate night.
The piece derides repeated studies of Old Pass Lagoon pollution and urges action over more analysis. It cites Rep. James Ward and Destin officials calling for moving from planning to fixing the harbor and evaluating Northwest Florida Water Management District rehabilitation options rather than more studies.
Readers debate abortion legality and media roles marking the Roe v Wade anniversary. The letter writer asserts anti abortion views, cites foundations, describes abortion mills, and recounts a disturbing child memory. A second letter thanks Destin LOG for waste management coverage and praises community involvement and public education.
The Destin LOG invites reader opinions and editorial feedback. Letters must be legible with a signature and address. Submit to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin FL 32541.
In Destin a committee formed by the City Council for the new government held a meeting about the city manager search. A notice was posted on the temporary city hall door. reporters could not attend. The article questions whether this suffices for reasonable notice under open meeting laws.
Destin residents seek more advance notice of public business. The committee recommended not to seek an interim city manager. The Sunsh ine Law remains a point of contention as officials discuss future openness and media access.
A county official laments power outages and gas pressure while noting Destin city council control over building permits. The piece criticizes state guidance and outlines a mutual procedure where Destin projects meeting county codes receive permits from the county, affecting scheduling and agendas.
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