Destin Log details staff and subscriptions in 1985 issue
The Destin Log lists staff positions including Publisher Jack Becklund and editors. It provides office addresses in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, circulation rates for local and out of state subscribers, advertising deadlines, and copyright notice for 1985.
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Vad
P.O
Santa Rosa Beach
Cano Square
P.O. Box
Jack Becklund
Dick Graybill
Jim Chitwood
Wai
Ingrid Kreis
Karen MacGrogan
Tina Harbuck
Steve Humphries
Pam Mee
Peggy Bailer
Kim Dale
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Carol McCrae
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen
Mary Deal
Laura Smith
Kim Dier
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Okaloosa
Walton
Florida
Tinkie True of New Florida Girl dock watches Destin
A tribute recalls Tinkie True known as the Best Seat In Town observer in Destin. The outspoken critic and storyteller watched sailors, anglers, and village life from her dockside perch, defending sea oats and dunes while critiquing highrise growth.
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New
Florida Girl Dock
Tinkie True
Destin
Tinkie
Tinkie True Remembered as Integral Log Columnist and Guide
Jim Chitwood writes of Tinkie True a beloved Log columnist storyteller philosopher and historian who connected with readers through personal tales She battled cancer publicly and chose to share her journey as therapy and inspiration Her ashes will be scattered over the Gulf marking the end of a distinctive local institution
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Tinkie
Gulf
City Beat Tidbits From Here And There
A City Beat roundup from Destin notes City Manager Jack Dorman earns praise as an asset and aims to have a proposed budget for the current year by May 6 and a tentative 1985 86 budget by June 1. Mentions a council absence April 22 and discusses occupational license fees and a DOT sign ordinance affecting on site signs. Mattie Kelly comments on Coleman Kelly Trust land near east Destin expanding beyond city limits.
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Jack Dorman
Dorman
Coleman Kelly
Annexation bill urged to streamline city boundaries and pocket areas
An editorial urges state legislators to pass a bill allowing cities to designate reserve areas for annexation by ordinance. It argues the measure would curb unincorporated pockets, ensure residents pay for municipal services, and relieve counties, while preserving town autonomy through referendums. It notes growth pressures in Destin and calls for thoughtful boundary reform.
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Destin
Letters to The Destin Log Urges Reader Feedback
The Destin Log invites readers to send letters with opinions and disagreements about editorial positions. Submit legible comments signed with a name and address to Editor, The Destin Log, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Destin, FL 32541 for possible publication.
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Destin
Airport Road
Florida
South Walton County
P.O
Residents Warn Against Endangered Coastal Barrier Plan
A letter argues against designating the Choctawhatchee peninsula as an endangered coastal barrier citing potential loss of highway funding. The writer urges exemptions for U.S. 98 and U.S. 331 and notes the region’s evacuation needs and existing four-lane upgrades previously planned.
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Gulf
Choctawhatchee
Point Washington
Seagrove Beach
Destin
U.S. 98
U.S. 331
Panama City Beach
Choctawhatchee Peninsula
Federal
Moreno Point
Sandestin
Florida
PTO Appreciation and Death Penalty Debate Letter
A Destin Elementary PTO reflects on a successful year guided by Pat Ray and invites parental thanks. The letter also argues against capital punishment, opposing eye for eye justice and urging compassionate crime victim consideration while condemning false prophets.
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PTO
Pat Ray
Christ
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Dee
City Beat
Ingrid Kress
Fran Beaird
House Committee
Planning Commission
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Editorial
Annexation
Destin Elementary
PTO Board
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