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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1982
Page
4
A humorous reminiscence about a perfect spring weekend spent indoors reading 2400 pages of paperback novels. The narrator and Carol ditch outdoor plans, find contentment in books, and face office whispers about their indoor retreat.
Destin moves to install a blue newspaper box for home delivery. Each box costs 2 dollars, with an optional metal post available for 1 extra dollar to keep journals dry and accessible.
Editorial notes Destin South Walton residents push back on a proposed saltwater fishing license and on creating a Bay Bridge Authority. The Destin Charter Boat Association leads the fight against the license, citing harm to tourism, while Walton County debates a toll bridge plan and environmental impact amid funding questions. Citizens’ involvement signals a civically engaged community in Tallahassee.
The Destin LOG invites reader letters to the Editor with signatures and return address. Please mail legible submissions to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, Destin Florida 32541. editors reserve the right to edit lengthy letters and may decline unsigned pieces.
A reader urges neighbors to form a crime watch to protect school soccer fields and Destin Little League equipment after vandalism and theft, offering a $150 reward for information leading to arrests. The letter cites ongoing concerns about safety, community funding, and future planning for South Walton.
The piece argues Reagan’s policy toward Central America will favor Florida. It describes Florida as a front line where Cuban exodus reshapes demographics, language, and economy. Miami becomes a regional financial hub, drawing South American spending while attracting conservative migrants wary of Latin culture.
Bill Tennis argues for a proactive stance in Destin and the Miracle Strip. He predicts growth from new arrivals and criticizes past policy while warning of a communism threat. He calls Central and South America key markets, notes social inequity, and favors Spanish in schools to prepare for future demographic shifts.
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