Emerald Coast Nonstop Growth Seeks Regional Airport Aid
Mayor Bob McIlroy urged the Emerald Coast Tourist Council to back a regional airport and lower airfares to boost Destin tourism. He noted high fares, traffic, litter, and inadequate police and services hinder visitation, calling for ILS at Destin Airport, a new bridge, beautification, and a stronger police presence. Debbie Geiger also spoke on tourism development.
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Destin
E Bob McIlroy
Emerald Coast Tourist Council
Bob McIlroy
Florida
Emerald Coast
Tourist Council
McIlroy
Seascape Resort
Rob Roy Industries
Pitt
Sburgh
Miami
Bimini
Debbie Geiger
Florida Division of Tourism
Midbay Bridge Study Ties Ecology Plan to Choctawhatchee Bay
Dr. Skip Livingston will lead an 18 month ecological impact assessment for a potential midbay bridge as Destin Harbor Choctawhatchee Bay Subcommittee sets priorities. The plan includes restoring Old Pass Lagoon or flushing gulf water to remove pollution and uses a three dimensional computer model to simulate ecological effects before any construction.
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Skip Livingston
Midbay
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin Harbor
Livingston
Old Pass Lagoon
Bay
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Landscape ordinance could affect presold condominiums
The Landscape Subcommittee discussed how new rules may require changes to existing preapproved condo plans to obtain permits. A transition plan may include a board of adjustments variance or later effective date. The group also laid out enforcement, penalties up to 500 dollars or 90 days in jail, and a 90 day remedial action window with a one year compliance period after notice. The committee outlined a tentative August schedule and Livingston’s bay study aims for September results, focusing on environmental impacts and resource inventory.
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Board of Adjustments
Spence
380 Committee
Livingston
Florida State University
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1St National Bank of Okaloosa
Mastercard
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Harbor Docks
Pier 98
Spencer Bohren
Sandestin
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Beatnix
Surf & Sport
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Steve Williams
Rob Willis
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Kenny Acosta
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First National Bank
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