Do Not Check Out City One Step Closer To Revenue Funds
A state revenue sharing bill nears Senate approval after passing the Florida House. The measure would allow Destin Fire Control District ad valorem taxes to be included with the city levy to qualify for funds. House sponsor Rep. James Ward says the plan faces no constitutional issues and proceeded without major concerns.
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Destin
House
Senate
House Finance & Taxation Committee
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
House Community Affairs
F&t
Tom Tobiasson
D-Pensacola
Finance and Taxation
Tobiasson
Florida
Costa Rica tourist office eyed for Destin tie
Costa Rica plans a new tourist office on the Emerald Coast aiming to lure Destin area travelers. Kathie Petkovic says the Costa Rica Tourist Board will open its third U S office next month in Destin or South Walton County, joining Los Angeles and Miami. She notes Costa Rica’s beaches, volcanoes, fishing and year round 70 to 85 degree climate as appealing to vacationers and retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Costa Rica
Petkovic
Hawaii
Pekovic
Tourist Board
Pacific
Caribbean
Growth Plan Funding Talks Stir in Northwest Florida
State and local leaders push for more money for growth planning. The Department of Community Affairs seeks 1 million from the 1985 Legislature for four statewide committees. Senate funds about 415 thousand for the Area of Critical State Concern Trust Fund, with Okaloosa and Walton counties in Northwest Florida expected to share in allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreisens
State Department of Community Affairs
Senate
House
Im Muffley
Ision of
Okaloosa
Walton
Northwest Florida
Marley
Ascs Trust Fund
Suwanee River
Hutchison Island
Florida Keys
Sieceiey
Nwfcrpmc
Francis Spence
Crackdown on junk yard clutter blocks county road
Destin resident Ken Crowder has cluttered Pine Street with heavy equipment debris and junk for years. Environmental officer Tom Phillips issued citations for littering and road obstruction. Neighbors report health and value concerns as delays in court continue due to Crowder’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Harbuck
Okaloosa County
Tom Phillips
Phillips
Ken Crowder
Pine Street
Tama Walker
Gulf to Harbor Pipeline Feasibility Studied in Florida
Northwest Florida Water Management District engineers test a Gulf to Sandpiper Cove water pipe to combat the Old Pass Lagoon saltwater wedge. A 6 to 7 inch pipe could move 50 000 to 60 000 gallons per minute, exchanging lagoon water about every two weeks at an estimated 1 million build cost and 50 000 to 60 000 yearly operations.
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Steve Humphries
Old Pass Lagoon
Gulf of Mexico
Sandpiper Cove
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Gulf
Don Esry
Esry
Destin Harbor
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Main Street
U.S. 98
EL Salvador
Chuck Franzalia
Siebert Avenue
Mign
Doug Barr
Nwfwmd
Esty
Ball Park
Harbor Board
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