13 Nov 1985
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1985
Page
1
The Destin Fire Control District logged 332 calls in the first six months of 1986 per the state fire marshal. Fires numbered 62 with $74,777 direct property losses and no injuries or deaths. The department also responded to 157 rescue calls, 32 false alarms, and 65 other calls. Across the state 25,728 fires caused $60,910,703 in property damages, with nearly 500 injured and 66 deaths.
The Destin Harbor Board seeks funding to publish a harbor education pamphlet. It will include a map marking allowed water ski areas, no wake zones, marinas, fuel pumps, and future pumpout sites. The pamphlet’s back will list Florida Marine Patrol rules, with Destin Water Users urged to mail contributions.
Beach readings show tide levels and temperature ranges for the 14th, with observers noting coast conditions. Local weather offices compile these figures for coastal safety and recreation planning.
Today predicts partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with highs in the low 80s. Southeast winds accompany the mild weather, making for a pleasant afternoon.
Okaloosa County plans to spend 500 on tourism promotion this year far less than Escambia 354000 Bay 143000 and Walton 14000. Emerald Coast Tourism Council president Gary Alden criticizes the minimal funding and calls for a concentrated marketing program to boost regional appeal. Continued on Page 6A.
Florida State University biologist Dr. R L Skip Livingston reports White Trout in Choctawhatchee Bay show fin rot potentially caused by pollution. He notes two months of a 12 month study to model the bay and assess ecological health. If pollution is the culprit, measures must stop it to protect the estuary.
A state Department of Education survey urges expansion of Destin Elementary to 750 students, adding six intermediate classrooms two special education rooms a multi purpose room and media center renovation. The district would use state funds if recommended by the state, with completion hoped before next fall.
Destin residents circulate twenty petitions to disincorporate the city with two local businesses also collecting signatures for a special referendum ballot. Signers must provide name address and voter precinct. Lucyle Middleton says more petitions will appear around town.
Fort Walton Beach Board of Realtors reports Okaloosa County single family home sales remain strong while condo sales lag. President Jim Snyder notes overall 1985 progress is good but condo slowdowns hurt total real estate figures. He cautions the board’s figures may not reflect county wide condo activity.
Florida Realty Inc agent Bob Hutchison says condo sales are solid not weak and 1984 set a record with 1,848 closings. He projects 1,500 plus closings for 1985 based on 1,320 through Sept. 30, noting closings trail actual sales by two months to two years.
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