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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class Mail. Advertising deadlines are Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
A humorous visitors guide lists nine cautions for Destin guests. Avoid gulf bass boats and late traffic jams, do not walk barefoot to the beach, skip balloons on the sand, steer clear of moonlight gulf swims, and choose full day fishing trips. Also guard pets, stay off sand dunes, and beware quicksand like Destin sand.
A reader thanks The Destin LOG for coverage that eases winter stays at Holiday Surf and Racquet Club. The letter commends the editor for supporting the Chautauqua Festival and notes personal effort exceeds business obligations, making the event successful.
Editorial urges Destin Fire Department and Destin Chamber of Commerce to secure a surplus military air crash emergency vehicle from nearby Tyndall AFB at no cost if FAA approves. Okaloosa County Commission backs the request as aircraft traffic rises and a recent emergency landing highlighted safety gaps. FAA urged to act swiftly to obtain the truck for rapid response from Airport Road station.
Destin Lions Club lined Highway 98 median strips with a near three mile stretch of American flags for Memorial Day. The display created a lasting reminder of fallen service members and inspired residents and visitors to pause in remembrance of heritage and sacrifice.
A reader criticizes Rep. Ward for a proposed cross bay causeway, urging citizens to pressure Tallahassee for a referendum. The writer warns the project could waste tax dollars, create a special authority, and notes memories of past regional authorities. The piece questions public purpose and beneficiaries, while acknowledging Ward’s possible political exposure.
A Destin editorial recalls the county authority created to manage public land including Holiday Isle. It notes abuses, a sunshine law, and a five to seven member expansion to curb power. It warns leases now fund schools, while public access erodes. Readers are invited to send signed letters to the Editor at Destin LOG.
Florida lawmakers debate changes to homestead exemptions to spread property tax loads more equitably. Monroe County and other high assessments face heavy school funding burdens, with 14 counties seeing over 60 percent of homes off the tax rolls. Proposals include splitting land and building assessments and maintaining the $25,000 dwelling exemption. Florida Keys Keynoter
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