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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1982
Page
2
The Okaloosa County Board of Adjustment granted George R. Jones Jr a variance for Fantasy Isle Condominiums on Holiday Isle. Setbacks on the east and west sides were reduced from 22 feet to 15 feet, contingent on meeting Holiday Isle Improvement Association requirements. Association president Jack Becklund confirmed the county rules align with the association’s.
Okaloosa County Waterways Advisory Committee will ask commissioners to keep the tire splitter at its current Okaloosa Island location. The unit was nearly relocated last month to curb mosquitoes around stockpiled tires but committee member Brant Kelly said it should stay where it is to serve Destin and island users. The motion passed pending notice to Chairman Jack Spey.
The shrimp boat Jubilee took on nearly 3 percent water as two new pumps failed. The Coast Guard in Mobile received a distress call at 12:21 a.m. Thursday, 45 miles south of Pensacola. The cutter Point Verde dewatered the vessel before Jubilee arrived safely at a Pensacola dock by about 1 p.m. Local crew aboard included Wade Bailey Russell Wilbanks and Jim Stanley along with two out-of-state residents.
Destin Water Users board seeks seven more commitments to reach 33 for Eastwood Four sewer service. Of 26 agreed to prepay, 14 refused, nine not reached. two of the nine possible yes. Board plans to start engineers once 33 firm commitments are secured and notes potential value increases for vacant lots.
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously supported a bill to share Outer Continental Shelf oil revenues, potentially boosting funds if oil is found in the Destin Dome. Environmental director D T Raynor warned Congress is likely to approve the measure despite a presidential veto risk.
The Destin LOG announces its annual cookbook issue due out November 20 with recipes from readers. Submissions must arrive by November 16, welcoming holiday, meat and fish dishes, casseroles, soups, salads, desserts, baked goods, and other items. A separate note mentions renewed political debate on offshore oil and gas revenue sharing, with Florida counties supporting potential state revenues and a push for paramedic benefits.
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