Light Up Fourth Fireworks Showcase Across Four Areas
Four July Fourth displays planned in the region mark America's 209th birthday. July 3 at 10 p.m. Santa Rosa Mall Mary Esther opens the festivities. July 4 at 8:30 p.m. Baytowne Marina Sandestin, Boggy Bayou Twin Cities bay show, and Crestview all host fireworks.
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America
Santa Rosa Mall
Mary Esther
Sandestin
Baytowne Marina
Twin Cities
Bay
Boggy Bayou
Crestview
Press Chided Mayor McIlroy On Fees Debate
Mayor Bob McIlroy criticized the press Monday for publishing draft occupational license fee figures. He said the Finance Committee is ready to draft recommendations and has not voted on any fees. He urged the public to ignore reported figures.
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Bob McIlroy
McIlroy
DOT alters traffic flow at Brooks Bridge shoulder turn
Traffic on Okaloosa Island reports quicker passage through the Highway 98 and Santa Rosa Boulevard intersection after the state DOT eliminated left turns for east and westbound U S 98. Motorists must now turn right, loop beneath the bridge, and enter Santa Rosa Boulevard, described as a short term solution.
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Brooks Bridge
Highway 98
Santa Rosa Boulevard
State Department of Transportation
U.S. 98
DOT
Okaloosa Island
Harbor Dock Plan Shown by Harbor Board to City Council
Old Pass Lagoon draft ordinance would regulate docks with permits and fees. Board chair Oscar O'Steen notes Florida first. council must revise, attorney review, and hold public hearing before final vote. Public may view at city hall. July 11 meeting at 5 p.m. Per-slip fee set at 100, with possible pollution, preservation, and dry storage fees under review.
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Florida
Old Pass Lagoon
Harbor Board
Oscar O’steen
City Hall
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O’steen
Dewey Destin Jr
Critics Say User Fee For Boaters Won't Work
A House bill would tax boaters with a yearly decal to fund Coast Guard rescue operations but faces strong skepticism in a Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing. Rep. Earl Hutto and Chairman Rep. Gerry Studds oppose it, citing enforcement and decal costs. The plan ties to Reagan's Sports Fishing and Boating Enhancement Fund, with funds likely moving to general revenue.
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House
Coast Guard
Earl Hutto
Wade Warren
Hutto
Gerry Studds
Warren
Reagan
Isle Condo and Broker Battle In Court Over East Pass Towers
In Destin, a contractual dispute centers on East Pass Towers and a Holiday Isle project. N and C Properties suit Gulf South Corridor Properties and Arthur Hill seek files, dock permits, and materials. The case includes transfers among Neda Corp and Chancellor Land Company.
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Destin
Okaloosa County
Holiday Isle
Arthur Hill
Gulf South Corridor Properties, Inc
N and C Properties of
Hill
East Pass Towers
N and C Properties
Gulf South Corridor Properties
Alabama
M and B Properties
Neda Corp
Chancellor Land Company of Alabama
Chancellor Land
Council delays vote on Destin Airport ILS plan
City Council tabled action on installing an Instrument Landing System at Destin Airport pending a FAA feasibility study. The Airport Committee urged approval citing safety and reduced overflight of homes, while residents opposing the ILS warned of noise and increased traffic.
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Destin Airport
Jack Dorman
Federal Aviation Administration
Okaloosa County
Ken Beaird
Gulf
Beaird
John Sober
Sober
Airport Committee
Jimmy Vaughn
Vaughn
Bill Phillips
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