Alicia Brought Coast Costly Lesson
In August 1983 Hurricane Alicia entered the Gulf. It stalled south of Pensacola, then tracked west to strike Galveston Texas, displacing 42 000 people and causing 1.2 to 1.5 billion dollars in damage. Meteorologist Bob Haywood urged preparedness and evacuation planning.
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Karen MacGrogan
Alicia
Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola
Destin
Galveston
Bob Haywood
National Weather Service
Destin Alliance
Destin Emergency Management Committee
Haywood
Texas
Robert Sheets
Maine
Africa
Atlantic
Antilles
Camille
Eloise
Florida lottery ballot push gains student support
A spokesman for a 45,000 member student group says lotteries alone won’t meet the goal. The Florida Student Association backs EXCEL, with Bruce reporting about a thousand petition forms from Turlington’s office and half completed in Destin. To place the lottery on the November 1986 ballot 342,000 validated signatures statewide are required for a constitutional amendment and referendum. Bruce notes broad support for better education and distinguishes lotteries from gambling, while acknowledging low odds of winning.
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Florida Student Association
Reid
EXCEL
Bruce
Turlington
Destin
Florida
Evacuation Advice From Destin Officials Amid Hurricane
Hurricane is over, Nichols said leave then and be ready with a statement for those who refuse to leave. Evacuation plans include gas, food, water for 8 to 12 hours, cash, a flashlight, radio, and batteries. Condo managers should have board authority to take records and a disaster plan, with a contact in each building. French notes Destin water and power may be off for days until safe, urge not to rush back, and to evacuate with belongings if ordered.
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Colorado
Haywood
Okaloosa County
Nichols
Holiday Surf and Racquet Club
Ed Gillen
French
Destin Water Users
Destin
Subdividing lots faces scrutiny amid fair access concerns
A county subdivision dispute centers on fitting an 80 by 100 foot rectangle, with resident Bill O Connor alleging unequal treatment after a prior denial. Zoning officials say O Connor likely lacked sufficient square footage, while commissioners defend a technical review. The panel split on related requests, with a 9 unit office PUD on U S 98E recommended for approval and a 66 unit Destin Gulfgate condo PUD also advancing. A rezoning proposal between Destin Airport and Destin Racquet Club from residential urban to business retail received unanimous support.
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Bill O'Connor
Calhoun Ave
Tom Stoffels
U.S. 98E
Destin Courtyard
Destin Gulfgate Condominium
U.S. 98
Destin Beach Club
Seafarer
Destin Airport
Destin Racquet Club
Airport Road
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Bill Zell
O’connor
McIlroy and Miller
Indian Trail
Evelyn Drowne
Chrysler
Fifth Avenue
Plymouth
Dodgee
Dodge Trucks
Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton
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