Okaloosa County MSTA debate on dual taxation comes to Crestview
Board hearings discuss a proposed ordinance creating two county taxing rates for municipalities and non city areas. The plan may raise the county millage by about 0.01, funding county parks for non city residents and excluding city police. Public input urged as Crestview and Shalimar consider their roles. Separately a gate incident at Destin Airport sparked enforcement actions. The writer also notes a family treasure hunt on Okaloosa Island and reflects on the joy of digging for Bowlegs Treasure over goals.
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Destin
Crestview
John
National Seashore Park
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Growth plan for Northwest Florida coast hinges on scarce funds
Editorial decries state mandated growth management with no solid funding. Northwest Florida Coast Resource and Management Planning Committee warned of dwindling dollars from a $1 million request, now only $50,000 to be shared with Key West. Question remains whether proposals will stall or await next year’s funds.
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Northwest Florida Coast
Destin-South Walton
Bob Graham
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Destin-South Walton Panel
Key West
Coast Management Committee
Destin Moratorium Sparks Local Debate Over Task Force
A Fort Walton Beach group seeks to study sewer issues amid Destin’s ongoing moratorium on new connections. DWU and local utilities argue a cross bay task force intrudes on Destin’s established process and would do little to speed relief, while development momentum on the peninsula continues cautiously.
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Destin
Destin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Algae Control Opinions and Community Thanks Letter
In a letter to the LOG, Hugh C. Lynch urges caution with chemicals and notes algae in Lake Bell-Aire and nearby lakes. He cites carp species as a potential natural helper and urges pollution avoidance as a Destin visitor and property owner.
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Destin
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