Kelly seeks to keep trust land out of Destin city limits
Destin landowners led by Mattie M. Kelly and Burney Henderson vow to oppose including about 2 000 acres and 2 miles of beachfront east of Airport Road in city boundaries. Kelly says the Kelly Trust would remain the largest taxpayer if excluded, and she would join Henderson to fight inclusion. The Destin charter bill had tax provisions altered in committee, prompting continued debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Mattie M. Kelly
Coleman Kelly
East Destin
Kelly
Okaloosa County
Henderson
Airport Road
Okaloosa-Walton County
Bob Mellory
Citizens For Incorporation Inc
House
CFI
Procity
County Denies Resort Permit For Solicitation
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 4-1 to deny Holiday Beach Resorts' request to conduct timeshare sales on public beaches amid potential legal action. The decision followed the emergency ordinance revision allowing promotions to support public welfare, with the firm signaling possible lawsuits if denied.
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Patricia Gould
Okaloosa County
Holiday Beach Resorts
Mike Mitchell
Ray Pope
Crand
Keith Brace
Pope
Larry Hamilton
Commission
Blessing of Fleet Marks Village Seafaring Heritage
Destin hosts its 27th Blessing of the Fleet on Ascension Day with a 4 PM Holy Eucharist at Saint Andrew's by the Sea and a 5:30 PM boat blessing at the Ben Marler dock. Up to 80 local fishing boats will receive certificates featuring Psalm 107 and boat sketches, honoring captains and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blessing of Fleet
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Saint Andrew's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
U.S. 98
Dale Allen
Saint Andrew's
Alexander ‘Sandy” Greene
Saint Andrew’s
Matt Currin
Christ's
Pensacola
Ben Marler
Allen
Harbor Pipe Linking Lagoon to Gulf Explored for DOT DWU Flows
DOT could divert stormwater from the harbor to the Gulf if tests by NWFWMD favor connection to the Sandpiper Cove outfall. DWU weighs Gulf disposal for treated effluent, with public acceptance and cost concerns cited.
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DOT
DWU
Gulf
Jim Chitwood
Old Pass Lagoon
Gulf of Mexico
State Department of Transportation
Department of Environmental Regulation
Northwest Florida Water Management District
DEA
Ron Picion
Pscion
Allen Potter
Sandpiper Cove
Choctawhatchee) Bay
Don Esty
Esry
Borthwick
Terry Watkins
Sunrise Times May 31 to June 2
Sun rises at 5 45 am on May 31 and at 5 44 am on June 1 and 2 as listed in daily sunrise table.
Mixed Views On Interstate Banking Bill For Destin Area
Destin bankers and developers split on a new interstate banking law expanding capital for growth. Some predict a capital surge and easier access for local projects, while others doubt a building boom or cheaper borrowing. Bankers note out‑of‑state firms may enter Florida markets soon, while some fear harm to smaller local banks.
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Patricia Gould
Destin
House
Roger Clary
First National Bank of Destin
Clary
Florida
Georgia
Southeastern
District of Columbia
Davage
Buddy” Runnels
Real Estate International
Runnels
Jerry Roberts
First National Bank of
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Jesse Borthwick
PSC
Beach
Paul Denesuk
Barnett Bank
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