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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1984
Page
2
The West Florida Regional Planning Council will hold a public meeting today to gather comments on a marina siting study for Okaloosa and Walton counties. The DNR, ordered by the governor and Cabinet, is assessing marina supply and demand statewide. The hearing begins at 3 p.m. at the Shalimar courthouse annex.
Destin Fire Department logged several calls over Memorial Day weekend with no widespread injuries. Saturday saw a one car crash near Grand Mariner on Highway 98 with no injuries. A false alarm at Shoreline Towers East followed later. Sunday featured a reported drowning near Officers Beach Club, CPR given, and transport to Humana Hospital Fort Walton Beach, plus a reported explosion at Holiday Inn Destin and a dumpster fire at Gulf Terrace condominium extinguished.
Crowded stores, packed motels, and bumper traffic marked a busy Memorial Day weekend in Destin and South Walton. Hotel and lodging shortages pushed visitors to other options as businesses reported high volumes and strong signs for a robust summer season. Local chamber and business leaders described widespread fullness and rising reservations across Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and surrounding areas.
Health official Dr Edmund Kielman warns raw oysters pose infection risks despite seasonal myths. Contamination comes from rains and sewage, with diseases including hepatitis and botulism possible. Cooking oysters eliminates bacteria, making steamed or stewed varieties safer to eat.
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