Destin Considers Boundaries and City Map Options
City officials weigh binding limits for Destin amid debates on Indian Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay boundaries. Options include declaratory judgments, legislative wording changes to reflect Indian Bayou, or commissioning an engineering firm to draw a certified map aligning with the exclusion voted on in the November election. The goal is a certified map to unlock revenue sources and move forward with city business.
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Destin City Manager Candidate Seeks $35000 Salary
Dorman cil's Finance Committee backs a 35000 annual salary for his first year and council approval is needed. He envisions long days and 12 to 15 hour workdays to get the city on its feet as Destin's top contenders include Paul Mills of Springfield and Bob Koncar of Valparaiso.
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Springfield
Bob Koncar
Valparaiso
Destin council adopts several ordinances and plans
Destin City Council approved on final readings ordinances establishing a planning commission and comprehensive municipal planning, plus a board of adjustment. It also passed Resolution 853 seeking membership on the West Florida Regional Planning Council. A Gulf Power official cited a March 21 tornado induced blackout near Phillips Inlet causing a 2 hour 20 minute outage.
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Evacuation Guidance Urges Quick Exit Before Storm Hit
Officials warn residents to leave as a hurricane approaches with an 18 hour window. Flooding and storm surge pose greater risks than wind. Emergency orders will trigger door-to-door notices to ensure all residents depart with essentials secured.
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Stolen BMX bike and damaged vehicles reported in Destin area
Crime notes detail a March 26 to 27 theft of a BMX bicycle from Destin Elementary played field, a shattered windshield on a Fort Walton Beach resident’s 1984 Camaro, a broken side mirror on a 1979 Fiat X-19, and a shattered front door plate glass at Scalestial Surf Shop with 12 pairs of shorts missing valued at ten dollars each. Deputy reports filed.
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Destin Elementary
Singley
John N. van Zeyl
Fort Walton Beach
Sharon K. Doherty
Delchamps
Shores Shopping Center
Chas Tranum
Bambi Drive
Rene Jennings
Bobby Spencer
Rob Willis
Scalestial Surf Shop
Herman L. Davis
Council To Hear CPA Choices
City Finance Committee narrowed seven accounting firms to three for interviews and potential hire. The three candidates are based in Destin or have offices in the city. The Council will set salary and duties.
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Destin
Destin Council Set for Light Agenda Monday Night
Three committees Finance Airport and Waterways will report to the Destin City Council at the regular meeting Monday night. Presentations are listed and a dock permit request from resident Doug Bacon is on the agenda. The public session begins at 7 p.m. at the Destin Community Center.
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