School Board Moves Ahead With Survey On Classes
Destin Elementary enrollment surge leads Okaloosa County officials to seek a state spot survey. Superintendent elect Pledger Sullivan says a letter to Tallahassee initiates the process with a team visiting Destin to assess needs and confirm student presence. Enrollment rose to 566 by early November with about 100 students from nearby communities. one second grade class is at capacity awaiting temporary hold and potential new classrooms.
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Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Okaloosa County
Pledger Sullivan
Tallahassee
Sullivan
Destin School
Willa Dean Wright
Seascape
Sandestin
South Walton
Destin mayoral race expands with 3 candidates vying
Destin residents push to fill the inaugural city government as at least a dozen more throw hats into the race. Three seek the mayor's seat: Bob Abernathy Joy Dunlap and Bob McIlroy. Abernathy 60 a lumber retiree and Rotarian. Dunlap 16-year resident and former Destin Chamber official. McIlroy 69 a community leader and Rob Roy Industries head. Other candidates pursue council seats as the field nears 25.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Bob Abernathy
Joy Dunlap
Bob McIlroy
Abernathy
Indian Bayou
The
Destin Charter Boat Association
Ayen
Destin Chamber of Commerce
McIlroy
Rob Roy Industries
Rob Roy Lodge
Incor
Porate
Citizens For Incorportion
Fran Beaird
Beaird
Reveille II
Destin Chamber
DCBA
Preservation of Destin
Murray Chasin
Chasin
Stone Mountain
Destin United Methodist Church
Richard Duke
First Council
Height dispute rages as Holiday Isle lifts limit for Destin Pointe
County commissioners approve raising Holiday Isle structures to 155 feet for Destin Pointe while Isle directors resist. Plans for 799 units and 1,600 parking spots under Plan A are reviewed as legal committees weigh covenants versus new height. Developer says bird habitat design will be provided at cost. council action expected on future phases.
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Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa County
Holiday Isle
Isle Board of Directors
Holiday Isle Improvement Association
Gary Alden
Destin Pointe Resort
Destin Pointe Development Corp
Isle
Blue
State Department of Natural Resources
Destin Pointe
Oscar O’steen
Houston Beaumont
Alden
Beaumont
Destin
Destin Case Could Resolve Vote Challenge
Circuit Judge Tolton could set a precedent in Destin to alter the District 5 House race and block Rep. James Ward from taking oath next week if the Harden suit prevails. Harden and Ernest Cotton allege election law violations and seek a reheld race or absentee ballots for 198 voters denied participation on a faulty replacement machine in Harden’s precinct.
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Steve Humphries
Jere Tolton
District 5
House of Representatives
James Ward
Robert Harden
Tolton
Okaloosa Circuit Court
Harden
Ernest L. Cotton
Ward-Harden
Florida
Okaloosa County
Mike Jones
Destin
Jones
DWU Board Wrangles Over Hiring Manager
Destin Water Users board voted 5-3 to begin the search for a general manager to oversee daily operations, but postponed ads until salary and a job description are agreed. Chair George French said the position won't be filled for 60 to 90 days.
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Steve Humphries
Destin Water Users Board of Directors
George French
Amos Dorinson
Malcolm Patterson
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Patterson
George Burritt
DWA
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