Graham backs bridges over causeway across Choctawhatchee Bay
Governor Bob Graham says the proposed causeway will undergo close scrutiny for environmental impact before construction approval. He favors bridges, notes past causeways harmed estuaries, and emphasizes state submerged land approval plus Cabinet consent. He pledges Bay and estuaries protection.
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Bob Graham
Choctawhatchee Bay
Graham
Destin
Arlene Webster
Florida
Lost Fisherman Identified After Overboard Incident
Russell Copley of Freeport, 21, was identified by Coast Guard officials after a Destin based fishing boat Sea Gem reported him overboard about 6 12 p m on March 13. He fell while setting fishing lines as his uncle Robert Copley and John Daniel from Santa Rosa Beach were aboard. Search by 44 foot Sea Gem Eglin base helicopters Point Lobos cutter and a Coast Guard jet was suspended March 14.
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Russell Copley
Freeport
Coast Guard
Copley
Sea Gem
Robert Copley
John Daniel
Santa Rosa Beach
Destin
Eglin Air Force Base
Point Lobos
DOT Pushes Four Lane Highway 98 Upgrade in Walton Destin Move
The Department of Transportation plans a four lane rebuild of Highway 98 in Walton County, with the local segment slated for October. A three mile South Walton relocation will begin inland from Airport Road to near Sandestin, totaling about $9 million.
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Walton County
Destin
State Department of Transportation
South Walton
Airport Road
Sandestin
Dream Dedication Beach Party at Henderson Park
The Destin area plans March 27 ceremonies for Henderson Beach State Recreation Area labeled the biggest beach party yet. Gov. Graham and officials attend, with schoolchildren to sign the proclamation of appreciation. bands, volleyball, sandcastle contest, and Dream Became Our Beach branding.
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Henderson Beach State Recreation
Buddy Runnels
Destin Alliance
Barney
Fort Walton Beach
Choctawhatchee
Mediaversus-Politicans
Graham
Henderson Beach
Alliance Supports Center As Voice in Destin
The Destin Alliance backs the Destin Community Center as advisor to Okaloosa County on Destin concerns. Board members urge broader public access and publish agendas, with many residents asked to share input. Center meetings are the second Thursday each month at 7 p.m. on Stahlman Avenue. contact 837-8401.
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Karen MacGrogan
Destin Alliance
Destin Community Center
Okaloosa County
Preservation of
Destin
POD
Jane Moore
Alliance
Dunlap
Center Board
Destin Chamber of Commerce
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Tion
Verna Moore
Harriett Bertram
Jim Brechin
Beth McCabe
The
Destin Women’s Club
Bert Wycoff
Destin Advertising
John Cox
Glenn Kilpatrick
John McCabe
Chester Kroeger
Paul Gardner
Joy Dunlap
Center
Galleria Shopping Center
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