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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1983
Page
4
A compact entry shows the address 106 Marler Street with P.O. Box 957 and the phone number 837-2828 suggesting a business or resident listing in the community directory.
The author describes driving on I 10 from Mississippi toward home and notes the widespread speeding practices from 60 to 75 mph. He contrasts southern tolerance with Florida’s enforcement, cites Blue Highways and Travels With Charley as reflections on modern hurry, and recalls weekend trips to a hunting camp where the question remains how long it took to reach the destination.
Letters to the LOG discuss zoning for Joe's Bayou parcels. Residents urge balanced rezoning between residential designations and business uses, criticizing cement plant influence, and calling for community effort to resolve the issue. The note also includes apologies and thanks from community members regarding local history and appreciation for support.
A reader from Santa Rosa Beach praises Vermont’s bottle law citing a decade of history. She notes reduced litter, funds from two cent refunds help town cleanup, and a grocer’s sorting bay as example. She offers to send a copy of the law.
Editorial argues against six-lane plan for U.S. 98 in Destin. DOT plans six lanes amid local opposition, citing traffic and median concerns. Calls for DOT to consider an east-west corridor as a more effective alternative.
The LOG invites readers to express opinions and submit letters to the Editor in Destin Florida. Signed letters with an address are required and may be edited for length. submissions should be legible and mailed to Editor Destin P O Box 957 Destin FL 325.
Jim Chitwood notes Red Lyons back in town as winter visitors begin to arrive in Destin. He observes more development, new lodgings, shops, and four-lane Highway 98 talks while predicting a stable snowbird count and a $12 million sustained impact, with informing locals to invite northern friends.
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