The DESTIN LOG Addresses Destin Residents Weekly
The Destin Log notes it is published every Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street in Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is sent to subscribers via Second Class Mail.
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March Musings on Beach Season and Cleanups
Jack Becklund notes northern visitors peak at 3,600 with more winter golfers and new condos. He highlights Henderson Beach State Recreational Area dedication on March 27 with Gov. Graham, and warns beach cleaners will operate at night, reducing debris but making sleeping on sand risky.
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Red Lyon
Perpetual
Snowbird Club
Anheuser-Busch
Henderson
Henderson Beach State
Bob Graham
Okaloosa County
Holiday Isle
Editorial Calls for Better Gulf Coast Disaster Planning
A subcommittee hearing highlights the lack of coordination in civil defense plans as another hurricane season nears. Officials urge state local coordination, including between counties and unincorporated communities, to prevent liability from inadequate disaster preparedness and protect residents like those in Destin.
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House of Representatives
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Frank Williams
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Okaloosa County
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Open Letter to Congress on 8 Percent Tip Rule by Destin Restauranteurs
Destin restaurant co owner Sandra Ames argues against an IRS rule requiring waitstaff to claim eight percent of total sales. She cites added workload, low customer tips, and wage gaps, urging Congress to revoke the measure and protect servers nationwide.
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Five Seafood
Destin
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Beach boardwalk permit fight ends with demand to remove
The board refused a dune walkover with an observation deck on Okshosa Island while allowing a six foot wide boardwalk over the dunes to the beach. The developer admitted building the unpermitted structure and faced a 24 hour removal deadline with seven days to finish. Court action was opposed to avoid long delays. The board urged immediate demolition for a clear standard, and the story notes no removal had occurred by Wednesday afternoon.
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Okshosa Island
Readers invited to mail opinions to Destin LOG
The Destin LOG invites letters to the editor from readers. Submissions must be legible and include a signature and return address. Typed or handwritten comments should be sent to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541.
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Mole Crickets Battle On My Lawn Prompts Odd Field Notes
A humorous piece by Jim Chitwood details a neighbor crouching on the lawn and a night raid by mole crickets threatening spring turf. The narrator recalls gamma ray tropes, EPA chemical limits, and plans to deploy wasps as a remedy, while warning of lawn warfare and rival trenches.
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