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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1985
Page
4
Destin, Florida, is highlighted as the world’s luckiest fishing village in a feature by the Scripps-Howard group. The piece touts the town’s harbor, catch variety, and resilient local economy tied to Gulf waters and seasonal fishing cycles. Local skippers and families are cited among the enduring fishing heritage.
The Destin Log publishes twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida for Destin and South Walton residents. The note lists staff, offices, distribution, circulation rates, and advertising deadlines with copyright note for 1985.
The Log unveils first Fort Walton Beach and Twin Cities editions with 32 000 copies in Fort Walton and 8 000 in Twin Cities, featuring local news coverage from Navarre to Phillips Inlet. The team expands with 11 new staff and a new IBM System 32, aiming to boost regional advertising and readership.
The editorial urges Gulf coast vigilance as Gov. Graham proclaims June Hurricane Awareness Month. It highlights Destin and South Walton's vulnerability after years with no direct hurricane impact, stresses the need for an emergency plan, evacuation routes on Main Street, possible road elevation or bridge options, and calls for a Civil Defense shelter identification to cope with potential disasters and days of isolation.
A Crestview commission meeting endorses a resolution declaring July 1 as Tar tan Day in Okaloosa County, a move echoed by the Florida Cabinet. The piece reflects on Scottish resilience and recalls local safety concerns after a boy injured on a water boggan ride, with warns about maintenance and rider risk at tourist attractions.
Fort Walton Beach readers discuss President Reagan tax reform proposals. The letter notes interest deductibility, home purchases, and real estate concerns, praising simplification while warning about speech length and clarity as it relates to the 400 page plan. First point highlighted: deductibility of interest addressed positively.
Citizens are asked to send letters to Editor The Destin Log Destin FL. Letters should be signed with a legible address and may be edited for length. Mail to Editor The Destin Log P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin FL 32541.
A reader thanks the June 5 issue for the report on Main Street at Bell Aire Lake and Joe's Bayou and urges the city to study two options: build a bridge or elevate the dip during culvert work. The letter notes a 20 foot surge risk and evacuation challenges during a major fire, calling for an early city review though immediate action is not possible.
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