Crime report items from Sandestin area and Fort Walton Beach
March crime notes include theft of a metal tool box from near the Sandestin Yacht Club valued at 150 dollars, radar detector stolen from a vehicle at Nightown worth 395 dollars, two juveniles charged with grand theft after bicycles were stolen on Baker Street, a missing checkbook from The Agean Condo during remodeling, a burglary of car and motel room at Wayside Park and Seaview Motel with jewelry taken, and a dumpster hauler truck driven away from West Florida Engine with damage noted. Deputy investigations led by Hank Garrett, Greg Cameron, and Eddie James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Smith
Paul
Mississippi
Jay Schimmel
Greg Cameron
Baker Street
Fort Walton Beach
Eddie James
Destin
Maureen A. Jenkins
Sheriffs Department
Jim
Reba Halterman
Halterman
Seaview Motel
Hank Garrett
Tommy Watters
West Florida
Airport Road
Destin Logo Contest May Extend to Nonresidents
Destin officials consider extending the city logo contest by two weeks and opening it to all entrants after low participation. As of Thursday two adult and two student entries were submitted, with two others disqualified for nonresidency. A panel will choose winners in three student categories and adults, plus an overall grand prize.
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City Hall
General Services Committee
Beth McCabe
Destin
McCabe
City of Destin
Destin city manager race narrows amid high risk concerns
Current Clermont city manager and three contenders remain in the hunt for Destin’s city manager post. Southern of Coral Springs declined interview due to perceived risks, citing no property and income, and a 16 to 18 hour day. Remaining candidates Dorman, Koncar, and Mills list varied administrative backgrounds, with interviews set after screenings to April 14 deadlines.
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Clermont
Proctor
Winter Park
Destin
Southern
Coral Springs
International City Managers Association
ICMA
J.E. Dorman Jr
Culpeper
Bob Koncar
Valparaiso
Paul Mills
Springfield
Panama City
Dorman
Destin weighs options to qualify for revenue sharing funds
City officials discuss legal limits on revenue sources and potential loopholes for Destin to reach the required 3 mills. Townsend notes four authorized sources and cautions about fire district levies, while a charter referendum could raise millage. Holland has yet to review the details.
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Townsend
Destin
Holland
Runway Extension and ILS Debated for Destin Airport
Destin Airport needs runway expansion of 1,000 feet and an Instrument Landing System to improve safety and reduce noise. Okaloosa County officials say ILS hinges on runway length. Kell Aire Gardens residents oppose expansion citing noise and crowding fears. Airport Committee backs extension to protect taxpayers. letter ready for city council approval.
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Destin Airport
FAA
Okaloosa
Kell Aire Gardens Property Owners Association
Airport Committee
Ken Nelson
Association
Kell Aire Gardens
Bergan
Destin
Board reelected officers and plans for new contract and accounts
The board reelected George French as president George Burritt as vice president and Amos Dorinson as secretary treasurer. A $10000 general manager account was opened for daily operations with monthly review. consultant Stephen Holcomb reported meetings with Mark Proctor on a pipeline project across Old Pass Lagoon awaiting a DNA easement, possible May completion. French named a committee to draft a two year contract and job description for Smith after his hire last month.
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George French
George Burritt
Amos Dorinson
Smith
Stephen Holcomb
Baskerville-Donovan Engineers
Mark Proctor
Department of Natural Resources
Old Pass Lagoon
Holcolmb
Proctor
French
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Wiebo A. Ludwig
The
Agean
Ludwig
Manassas Park
Koncar
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Mills
Cos
Ory Funed
Okaloosa County
Department of Insurance
Mfaughlin Mortuary
the Golden Rule Funeral Home
Chestnut Ave
Edgereur AV
Galleria
Holiday Isle
Rockefeller
Bayview Dining Room
Sandestin _ Beach Resort
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