State DOT Eyes Filling Pond at Old 98 and Emerald Coast Pkwy
The state DOT plans to fill the stormwater pond at the corner of Old 98 and Emerald Coast Parkway with gravel to eliminate standing water. The future depth is not yet decided and execution depends on a permit from the Department of Environmental Regulation, with work expected in the next few months.
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Old 98
Emerald Coast Parkway
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Bill Waddell
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Destin Fishing Rodeo to Hold Feb Meeting for 1987 Chairs
The Destin Fishing Rodeo Inc will hold its annual general membership meeting on February 9 at 5 30 p m. The meeting aims to appoint 1987 Rodeo committee chairmen and members. Members are urged to attend and those interested in joining are invited to attend. For more information call the Rodeo Office at 837 6734.
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Destin Fishing Rodeo Inc
Rodeo Committee
Destin Fishing Ee
Rodeo Office
Detour Coming Tran Reports U S 331 Closure
Detour Coming Tran announced the U S 331 closed for repairs between 9 a m and 1 p m today, causing traffic delays. Local authorities warn motorists to use alternate routes and follow posted signs for updated travel plans.
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State Department of
Tran
U.S. 331
Henderson family withdraws easement over Old Pass Lagoon site
The Henderson family pulls its offer for a key 35 foot easement needed to construct the Old Pass Lagoon flushing icon amid Destin City Council efforts to keep Old 98 open through Henderson Beach State Park. Spokesman Dick Dickerson cites breach of a 1983 parkland commitment as the motive. Burney Henderson’s son-in-law Will Merrill denies blackmail claims, stressing park disruption fears. Continued on Page 12A.
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Henderson
Old Pass Lagoon
Flushing
Dick Dickerson
Destin City
Henderson Beach State Park
Destin Incorporated
Dickerson
Will Merrill
Burney Henderson
Merrill
City Hall May Relocate To New Building Destin Eyes Old Gulf Village Realty Site
Destin officials study leasing the former Skippers Restaurant building above the Kelly Docks for city hall. City manager Jack Dorman cites space needs and potential to combine office and council functions. A $2,600 monthly lease would add space and a meeting room for up to 133 people, with four raw land parcels also under review for future city hall sites.
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Gulf Village
Kelly Docks
U.S. 98
Jack Dorman
Skippers Restaurant
Kelly Trust
Dorman
Kelly
Destin asks for seat on Okaloosa Gas District board
Destin seeks representation on the Okaloosa Gas District board as the county’s fastest growing municipality. City Manager Jack Dorman told a state legislative delegation in Shalimar that Destin is the most dynamic growth area, yet has no board seat. The 1955 law originally limited members to Crestview, Niceville, Valparaiso, and Fort Walton Beach, with a fifth seat added last year.
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Okaloosa County
County Gas District
Destin
Okaloosa
Shalimar
Gas District Board
Dorman
Robert Harden
R Shalimar
Bo Johnson
D-Milton
Dempsey Barron
Crestview
Niceville
Valparaiso
Fort Walton Beach
Destin deputy tests display radar for public speed check
Destin Deputy Ray MacGrogan demonstrated a hand held radar that shows motorists their speed on a bright orange digital display. The tool, mounted in or beside a patrol car, aims to provide positive reinforcement and public relations rather than tickets.
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Destin
Ray MacGrogan
Mountain Drive
MacGrogan
Manufac
American Legion
Main Street
Women in Crisis Pregnancy Care Warns of Strain
In a crisis pregnancy office run by Grabo, 750 calls from pregnant women have been logged in 11 months. Medicaid is often the only option for single women or those whose parents are non supportive, but payments barely cover costs. High malpractice insurance prevents many from continuing obstetrics, with premiums up to 60,000 dollars annually noted.
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Rey Wiehentau
Grabo
Poe
Rene Munjariey
Okaloosa County
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