City council weighing deed or lease for proposed community center
Council members favor deed over lease to save on costs, with a bond difference potentially about 150000. They argue deed enables possible state or federal grants for building the center, while a lease may hinder grant opportunities and raise insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mizell
Community Center Board
Community Center
Matt Burns
Bill Phillips
Richard Duke
Theo Shaw
Duke
Jack Dorman
Testing for AIDS grows as Army, Red Cross act in Florida
Announcement of a free AIDS testing program for Department of Defense retirees dependents and active duty. The Air Force has tested active duty personnel nationwide. about half at Eglin have been tested with more to come. Local Okaloosa County and Twin Cities Hospital offer no testing yet. Florida totals show 1959 cases statewide with Dade and Broward counties highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trol
Atlanta
Okaloosa County
U.S. Air Force
Red Cross
Department of Defense
William Trent
Eglin Regional Hospital
Air Force
Eglin
Sam Giammo
Dade County
Broward County
Kielman
Florida
Humana Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Ginger Genovese
Genovese
Humana
American Red Cross
Destin YMCA plans outlined start up needs and sites
Lukaszewski says a Destin YMCA would require at least 25000 to cover facility rental and startup staff. Funds could come from selling charter family memberships or a large donation. Initial programs may run in parks, the Destin Community Center, or Destin Elementary School, with pools or tennis facilities of local condominiums as a possible option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukaszewski
Ymca Ee
YMCA
Destin
Destin Elementary
Dolphin Killed in Suspected Malicious Act Near Destin Harbor
Harbormaster Mitch Dudley and Harbor Patrol Auxiliary found a young male dolphin entangled in a gill net off Clement E Taylor Park and Marler Bayou and towed the carcass to Joe's Bayou. Investigating officer Jourdan notes the incident may be deliberate and asks the public for tips. The Marine Patrol seeks any sightings or suspicious activity from the bay area in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourdan
Mitch Dudley
Harbor Patrol Auxiliary
Destin Harbor
Clement E Taylor Park
Marler Bayou
Dudley
Joe’s Bayou
FMP
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Marine Patrol
Blic
Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Jeff Schremser
Schremser
Residents push for a Destin YMCA startup effort
Community leaders discuss launching a self supporting Destin YMCA with seed funding from the city and a charter membership drive. Eleanor Michelsen says public backing is key while Lukaszewski urges residents to identify movers and shakers to sustain operations through fees and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Andrews
Eleanor Michelsen
Lukaszewski
Destin Ymca
Destin
United Way
Shrimpers Face Sea Turtle Debate and TED Workshops
Local shrimpers contend kelp and condos reduce turtle nesting while environmental groups push federal action to protect Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Hicks notes he has caught one Kemps Ridley in 30 years. Workshops on TEDs are planned for March 24 in Pensacola and March 25 in Panama City. call Escambia or Bay County Extension offices for details.
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Hicks
Destin
Andrees
Florida
Pensacola
Panama City
Escambia
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Danley Furniture
Main St. Destin
LYS
Prin
Yanley
Wee Mee
Eglin Parkway
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