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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log published weekly on Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 serves Destin and South Walton County residents. It is mailed as Second Class. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
A reflective piece on political life describing the pressures of public opinion, the inevitability of anger from voters, and the slow, often hindered work of governance. The narrator compares political hardship to being blamed for choices while noting moments of reward like elections and public support.
A letter to the editor claims public funds should not be used to defend Park and Williams in the murder of Ted Shery. The authors note the suspects were arrested after a brutal attack, confessed, and implicate the State Attorney’s Office for offering no death penalty in exchange for testimony. A petition with about 20 signatures urged no negotiation.
The Destin LOG calls for letters to the Editor with legible comments and signatures. Signed letters must include a return address and be mailed to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 106 Marler St, Destin Florida 32541. The paper may edit lengthy submissions.
A humorous account contrasts rapid Destin peninsula development with endangered species fears. It notes the Key Largo Woodrat, Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Okaloosa Snail Darter, and Houston Toad, illustrating how development spurs wildlife protection debates and a speculative zoo solution.
Editorial lauds 1983 legislation allowing Florida to seize endangered lands via eminent domain when price disputes stall negotiations and bars pre negotiation disclosure to the public. It contrasts Sunshine Law concerns with potential tax savings and future purchases like Grayton Dunes and Henderson Beach State Park.
The board discussed three items: prohibition of promotional literature on beaches or parks, a double payment for computer services after a county vendor switch, and a reciprocal contractor licensing deal with Escambia County. Household litter concerns, budget conflicts, and intercounty communication gaps were noted as central tensions.
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