Emerald Coast praised by SEC writers at Sandestin meeting
Southeastern Conference writers at the Sandestin Beach Hilton praise the Emerald Coast as a great place to visit. David Davidson of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution loves the beach housing potential and the Gulf water, while Jimmy Davy of the Nashville Tennessean calls the Gulf side ocean water prettier and notes friendly hotel staff. Sam King of the Baton Rouge State Times has vacationing ties to the area, and Philip Marshall of the Montgomery Advertiser Alabama Journal joins in praising the beaches as the prettiest, with Dave Moormann of the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate highlighting the peaceful atmosphere and water quality.
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SWES Seeks Fire EMS Budget Increases For County Readiness
SWES directors push for a $142,426 EMS budget and $75,760 fire department request with $113,614 from the fire control district and $24,000 SWES will raise. They propose $5,000 yearly over three years to house firefighters and EMTs, plus a summer EMT hire for rising traffic. County leaders urge budget limits to last year’s amounts.
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Walton
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SWES
Fire Control District
Walton County proposes 10 district zoning ordinance
Wilson outlines a county wide zoning plan dividing into ten districts with varied building type density set back and open space rules Developments over 50 units would address transportation needs The ordinance aims for early August implementation after July public hearings Two hearings are required by state law Public input is sought before final revisions at the end of June Proposals and maps available at the South Walton chamber of commerce or the county building department in DeFuniak Springs Comments should be sent to the Walton County Board of Commissioners care of Wilson
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DeFuniak Springs
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Transportation aid offered to low income Walton residents
The Community Services Block Grant Program via Tri County Community Council provides a transportation service for Walton County residents earning at or below 125 percent of the poverty guidelines who lack other transportation. For information call 892 3615 or write 105 Main Street West DeFuniak Springs FL 32425.
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Tri-County Community Council Inc
Walton County
Council
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DeFuniak Springs
Petition against industry on County Road 30A urged by Gibson
Jackie Gibson promotes a petition asking no industry be allowed on County Road 30A. The petition is available at Blue Mountain Grocery Seagrove Villas and Santa Rosa Seafood Market.
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