Destin Log details staff and circulation for Destin area readers
The Destin Log lists publication schedule every Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541. It provides office addresses Santa Rosa Beach Cano Square and multiple staff roles including Publisher Editor and reporters. It also shows circulation rates for Okaloosa Walton counties and other areas with advertising deadlines and copyright notice.
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Destin Log
Airport Road
Destin
Florida
South Walton County
P.O. Box
Santa Rosa Beach
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Dick Graybill
Jim Chitwood
Laronda Tyler
Mary Deal
Laura Smith
Kim Dier
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
South Walton residents push back on zoning plans
Editorial notes two recent anti zoning efforts in South Walton. Residents oppose a County Road 30 A industry friendly designation and criticize performance zoning as a landscape over haul. Citizens For South Walton ends its silence to contest the proposed ordinance while weighing whether to draft their own or work within county plans. The piece argues against rushed zoning and warns against living with an ordinance residents cannot accept.
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South Walton
Walton County Commission
Dune Allen
Grayton
Camp Creek
Citizens For
CFSW
Jackstraws Advice To Movers
A mover shares tips from a five year past move and a recent relocation. Start collecting boxes early to avoid shortages from discarded packing materials, note painting or color changes in the old or new home, and avoid buying new tools you already own. The piece ends with a remark on pets and adapting routines.
Destin Log readers weigh in on home life and decor
A reader describes dog door frustrations, bug zappers, and 11 days awaiting a painter after moving. They recount a painted den, cluttered boxes, and a dissatisfied spouse with cabinet color. The note invites letters to the editor at The Destin Log with signature and address.
County Board Grants Variance On Island Store Plan
A county commission in Okaloosa voting records shows a long dispute over a Crestview businessman's plan for an apartment motel zone on Okaloosa Island. After nine years of court battles and delays, the board, by a 3 to 2 vote, granted the variance despite prior leaseholder contention and earlier denials.
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County Commission
Okaloosa Island
Crestview
W.C. Jones
North County
Jones
Joe Mosier
James Ward
Robert Harden
Rumors, land talks, and a returning anchor in The Log
The Log debates ongoing Disney land rumors for South Walton and recalls land buys around Orlando in the 60s. A construction tale links lumber costs to plastic grocery bags. The front page masthead anchor has returned to its traditional position, restoring the paper’s classic look.
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Disney
South Walton
Orlando
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Scripps Howard
Florida SEC reversal ends Gators title row
Jim Chitwood comments on the SEC presidents overturning the SEC Executive Committee decision that stripped Florida of the 1984 football championship. He argues the punishment is enough and criticizes the move as harmful to college athletics. The piece also notes a $6,000 legislative pay raise and ends with a personal farewell about The Pensacola News ceasing publication.
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Southeastern Conference
Sandestin
Florida Gators
Florida
NCAA
SEC
Preservation Of Destin Praises City Employees
Letters to the Log praise the elected and appointed city workers and volunteers for sincere effort and long hours on city business. They commend applying regulations strictly and without favoritism, noting Destin will benefit as rules apply to all. The note encourages continued excellent work.
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Destin
Desta
POD
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Shree
Okaloosa
Walton
Editorial
Jackstraws
Carol
P.O
Cuspidor
Mike Mitchell
Sandestin Hilton
Pensacola News
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