Lawsuit over taps seeks release of DWU connections
A local developer, Anderson, Anderson and Fleshman, sues Destin Water Users to force release of 98 water and sewer taps for Gulf Manor Townhomes. A March 12 hearing is set. suit alleges a breach of contract and cites letters of credit totaling $165,375 and loans backing the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Humphries
Destin Water
Destin Partnership
Anderson, Anderson and
Valparaiso Bank and Trust
Randall P. Roberts
Watkins
DWU
Fleshman
Court ruling eases tax load for non residents in Destin
Florida Supreme Court on Feb 7 ruled the ad valorem tax on personal property of non resident owners unconstitutional. About 2 500 to 3 000 Destin property owners with out of state residency will not be billed for household goods next year while still paying 1984 bills. The decision will cut the county tax roll by about 2 5 million with Destin bearing roughly two thirds of the loss. Rentals remain taxed as commercial ventures. non rental out of state homeowners avoid the personal property levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Florida Supreme Court
Okaloosa County
Howard Hilburn
Hilburn
Destin
High Court
Supreme Court
Gas Tax Debate Hits Local Reference Panels in Two Counties
Okaloosa and Walton commissioners clash over a 4 cent per gallon gasoline tax proposal from the Northwest Florida Coast Resource Planning and Management Committee. Supporters urge including the tax in the plan due March 31. opponents demand a voter referendum, arguing state law allows non referendum imposition. Local leaders voice varied stances on statewide growth panel authority and the public's right to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okaloosa
Walton
Northwest Florida Coast
DNR weighs park access plan for Henderson Beach state park
DNR planners will decide within a week on development options for Henderson Beach State Recreation Area. A single entry road is favored by some to control traffic and reduce staffing costs, while a through road is labeled a disaster by Mike Bullock. Preservation of Destin backs a split east west entrance study, citing advantages and drawbacks. The recommendation, after analysis, will go to director Ney Landrum and possibly Dr Elton Gissen danner for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Department of Natural Resources
Henderson Beach State Recreation
Mike Bullock
DNR
Preservation of
Destin
Bullock
Ney Landrum
Division of Recreation and Parks
Elton Gissendanner
Landrum
Nora Woods a longtime fund raiser for Canada Ballet
Nora Woods of Hampton Ontario has spent nine winters in Destin and served five years in the Destin Snowbird Club, currently as first vice president. Her 16 years with the National Ballet of Canada include pivotal roles in fundraising while the company, then two years old, faced massive debts and no subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Nora Woods
Hampton
Ontario
Destin
Destin Snowbird Club
National Ballet of Canada
Woods
The
Celia Franca
Royal Ballet of England
Naval Station
Pensacola
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DWU Taps
Terry Watkins
Gulf Manor
DWA
Wade Fleshman
Silver Beachotel
By Steve Humphries
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Buddy Runnels
Gulf Terrace
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