Ward faces probe over election day ballot access dispute
A complaint against state legislator Ward alleges involvement in irregular election activity at a Mary Esther precinct. Fort Walton Beach former mayor Gates filed the claim after Ward’s posturing with election officials. Ward denies lawbreaking and remains elected pending further investigation as votes were recount triggered by a slim margin.
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Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Robert Gates
Gates
Elsie Garrett
Mary Esther
Harden
Destin council race draws local political figures
Beaird, former legislative aide to Rep. James Ward and charter advocate, weighs experience in city state and county government. Murray Chasin, 66, a five year Destin resident and ex judicial administrator, considers running. Dewey Destin Jr., anti incorporation activist, plans to run, aiming for a government “friend of the people.”
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Beaird
James Ward
Murray Chasin
Destin
Stone Mountain, GA
Dewey Destin Jr
Destin residents weigh bids for city incorporation roles
Destin figures including Capt. Dave's owner Pete Dichiara and former city manager Rudy Sutton mull council or mayor goals as incorporation looms. Others like Jane Moore and Jim Slattery consider running, while Terry Watkins and Danny Woodward express council interest pending time and commitments. Local groups push for organized planning and child-friendly facilities.
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Destin
Pete Dichiara
Capt
Dave
Dichiara
Sutton
DeFuniak
Destin Fire Department
Destin Water Users
Terry Watkins
Watkins
Isle Plan A proposes varied heights for 19 buildings
Blue outlines Isle Plan A with 12 townhouses at 35 feet, three midrises at 75 feet, two 135 foot highrises and two 155 foot highrises. The staggered heights create more open space and keep development seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. Density limits are tied to lease amendments while preserving precedence and protecting western acres. POD president Virginia Aldridge welcomed the plan as ecologists reviewed drainage and open space versus covered space.
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Isle
POD
Virginia Aldridge
Destin Pointe
Burns Sees IRS Receptive to 501c4 Rodeo Status
Burns notes the IRS seems open to granting 501c4 status to the Rodeo while he prefers hands on sunny tasks over legal work, even as he enjoys community service.
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Burns
Burns volunteers for Destin civic duties and sports support
Burns has donated legal skills to Destin for years. He spends spare time with his sons Matt and Jeff in sports activities and supports his wife Jurate in community service. He says the Destin incorporation won’t affect the Rodeo or civic groups and calls for greater volunteer effort.
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Destin
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Jeff
Jurate
Rodeo
Little League
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DeFuniak Springs
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Conan the Destroyer
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