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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log prints weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed as second class mail and lists advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon.
A market researcher visits an office in Destin seeking population, household, and economic projections. The interview covers 1980 census figures, retail sales potential, building permits, and future growth to 1990 or 2000 with a cautious tone about accuracy.
Editorial highlights County efforts on flooding along Airport Road and Indian Trail and quick talks with Gulf Power over power lines near Destin Airport. It urges timely zoning plan implementation, criticizes No Parking reversals on Highway 98, and notes Destin’s tax and tourism impact warranting sustained attention.
Lawmakers vie with omnibus bills and licensing schemes as they grapple with saltwater fishing rules in Florida. Critics say the talks muddy purpose, raise funds, and propose conflicting agencies, while opponents claim no clear need for more laws amid abundant fish and shared seas.
Community members in Destin urged the Destin LOG to publish letters about the DOT designated no parking zone on Highway 98 near Henderson Beach. The board supported the safety rationale while others questioned impacts on beach access and local business. Letters must include a signature and address and be sent to Editor, Destin LOG.
A Florida viewpoint echoes concerns over rapid coastal development and its impact on unique places like Destin. Russell Baker worries that endless condos and malls threaten Florida’s character, prompting readers to question tourism, conservation, and the state’s future as growth concentrates in coastal counties by 1990. It ends with a contrast to the Bronx.
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