Board Okays Traffic Light If Clary Pays
Okaloosa County commissioners review a plan for a new traffic signal at Highway 98 and Main Street. The state would cover 48 percent, with local funds 52 percent, and Clary to pay 15 percent of the county share. The panel tied approval to Clary's willingness to cover any extra costs for Gulfshores light modifications.
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Okaloosa County
Highway 98
Main Street
Clary
Department of Transportations
Gulfshores Light
Capt Dave's Rezoning Approved by County Panel
Okaloosa County P Z and C approve Capt Dave's request to rezone Cap tain Dave's On The Gulf from residential general development to business tourist use despite two objections. Chateau de La Mer condo and a adjacent townhouse project claimed disturbances and potential spot zoning. county officials noted a party had occurred and discussions continue. The panel voted 4-1 in favor with Mitchell opposing.
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Ingrid Kreis
Captain Dave's
The
Gulf
Okaloosa County
Collier Houston
Capt. Cave's
South
Walton County
Destin
Virginia Aldridge
Mike Mitchell
Chateau de le Mar
Capt
Dave
Larry Anders
Capt. Dave's
Highway 98
Mitchell
DER Ponders Fish Demise
Vanita Trippe reports on water samples from a fish kill that left 20 000 menhaden afloat in Old Pass Lagoon. DER official Bob Brazell says results on nitrates nitrites and other tests are in the right ballpark but no clear cause yet. He notes no DO problem and hints that harbor boat activity and boat nutrients may be factors to explore.
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Vanita Trippe
Old Pass Lagoon
Bob Brazell
Department of Environmental Regulations
Brazell
DEA
County weighs land parcels as two appraisals planned
The commission delayed a purchase after Commissioner Bob Anderson urged land appraisals. Margaret Benedict proposed four parcels near Santa Rosa Beach including two near the fire station and sheriff’s building, with prices ranging from 2,500 per acre to 75,000 and a 4,685 acre site with frontage on Highway 331 offered at 47,500.
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Bob Anderson
McLean
Margaret Benedict
Rivard
Benedict
Gulf
Santa Rosa Beach
Sheriff's Department
Emergency Services
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Shores
Gulfshore Drive
Westin
John Yamnitz
Yamnitz
Department of Natural Resources
Corps of Engineers
Destin Bridge
Village Art
Melvin Destin
Florida
Cassie Cargo
Porcelain
China
Chateau Village
Plaza Destin
Bill and
Joe Zappa
Mobile Lock & Safe
Master
Fishermans Square
Marine Supplies
Tackle Sportswear
Topsider
Timberland
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