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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log releases every Wednesday and Saturday from 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541. It serves residents of Destin and South Walton County and is distributed via Second Class Mail to subscribers.
A narrator details an exhausting all day push to complete thirty postponed tasks. He works from early morning to night, racing to finish items before Monday and reflecting on Carol's blunt advice to do a few things daily rather than all at once. The piece ends with fatigue and a plan to leave town, relieved to have cleared loose ends.
Editorial hails Destin Citizens Zoning Committee for months of work and calls for community comment on proposals. Okaloosa County Commission backing noted as panel suggests possibly a new coastal tourism zoning. Destin’s growth and changes are noted as inevitable.
Letter writers praise Destin Lions Club for Memorial Day flag displays and urge ongoing patriotism. A separate note stresses ambulance etiquette and public safety when emergency vehicles approach.
After returning from California I attended the Okaloosa County Board meeting and voted on the Winterchase Condominium boardwalk issue. Debate centered on ownership of the access way and local approval from adjoining property owners. The board favored allowing construction south of the coastal construction line to protect dunes, with next steps to continue discussion.
In a dialogue about a potential state lottery, George and Harry weigh the idea amid governor concerns about casino gambling. They note a $220 million annual take and reference lawmakers in Tallahassee pushing for action.
In a rambling backroom exchange, Jim Chitwood debates a local lottery with George and Harry. They clash over morality, churches in the Bible Belt, and potential tourism boosts. The dialogue playfully weighs gambling against community norms, joking about casino fronts and Cuban refugees.
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