Ward keeps push for Choctawhatchee Bay Causeway Authority
Rep. James Ward vows to pursue a Bay Causeway Authority despite Gov. Graham indicating a veto. Ward suggests the Okaloosa County Commission could form an authority or route the project via MPO review if the bill dies. Local officials echo interest in an alternative north transportation route to Destin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Choctawhatchee Bay Causeway
James Ward
Ward
Bob Graham
Graham
County Commission
Okaloosa County
Destin Full For Fourth Despite Rain Showers
Fourth of July crowds expected in Destin as showers dampen retailers yet keep hotels and rentals near capacity. Anita Krohn notes busy weekend if weather holds. Miracle Strip Aviation sees holiday traffic, while Sandpiper Cove and Beach House Condo report near full bookings. Village Inn of Destin parking lot nearly full and Best Western on Highway 98 completely booked. Page 7A continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Krohn
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Destin
Krohn
Ann Swinarski
Miracle Strip Aviation
Destin Airport
Sandpiper Cove
Beach House
Marcia Hull
New Village Inn of Destin
Samantha Lawton
Trish Bankston
Walton Dodges Page 1B Stays Alive Page 10
Walton avoids a difficult page 1B by staying alive with a narrow win. The game plan hinges on late execution as critical plays keep their playoff hopes intact.
Traffic predictions urge second Destin bridge plan
Destin is labeled a high growth area as 2,000 new dwelling units are planned by 1995 and 5,000 more vehicles are projected to cross the Destin Bridge daily. MPO consultants cite a 1980 DOT study showing 18,000 ADT, rising to 23,000 by 1995, with many non work trips and shopping and residential growth not captured in the forecasts. A second bay bridge linking Destin and Niceville is proposed as a key relief option awaiting firm policy backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa County
Florida Department of Transportation
MPO
Poteet
Rick Hall
DOT
DCBA backs Patterson for state Marine Commission seat
Destin Charter Boat Association launches a letter writing campaign to have Capt. Malcolm Patterson named to one of seven seats on the Marine Fisheries Commission created by the 1983 Legislature. Patterson touts knowledge of northern Gulf issues and balance for charter fishing amid broader industry push for seats. Governor Bob Graham will appoint, with a early decision expected as the panel gains authority over saltwater fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chitwood
Marine Fisheries Commission
Destin Charter Boat Association
Malcolm Patterson
John Cheney
Patterson
Marine Commission
Malcolm
Gulf
Cheney
Bob Graham
Don Duden
Department of Natural Resources
Commission
Duden
DCBA
Tallahassee
Northern Gulf
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Destir
By Karen MacGrogan
Highway 98
Walton
DER
Beach Beach
Slack Pass
Hall
Niceville
Choctawhatchee Bay
Piney Point
White Point
Peninsula
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