Destin Tourism Officials Urged to Leverage State Ads
Destin and Fort Walton Beach area leaders heard how to piggyback state tourism campaigns with a nearly $10 million budget aimed at promoting Florida as a whole. Officials urged co op ads, regional input, and targeted studies to capture winter and Snowbird markets, noting shifts from Canadian travelers to a broader affluent northern audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Destin-South Walton
State Department of Commerce
Division of
Chris Thompson
Bureau of Sales and Promotion
Thompson
Fort Walton Beach
Joe Kerce
Kerce
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Anita Krohn
Krohn
Destin Man Killed In 98 Bicycle Crash. Driver Charged With DUI
A Destin bicycle rider, Sid Mullen, died after being hit from behind on Highway 98 by a 1971 Plymouth driven by Frank Gerald Sims who was later charged with driving under the influence. The collision occurred near Main Street at about 7 15 p m. Mullen died of head injuries at Humana Hospital Fort Walton Beach. This is the 38th traffic fatality in Okaloosa County this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Highway 98
Sid Mullen
Rob Roy
Florida Highway Patrol
Frank Gerald Sims
Magnolia Street
Crystal Beach
FHP
Sims
Mullen
Main Street
Plymouth
Terry Watkins
Humana Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County
Ward Shelves Causeway Issue For Now
Rep. James Ward said he will not re introduce a Choctawhatchee Bay causeway or bridge authority bill this session. He cited Gov. Graham's veto and a new study committee as reasons to shelve the project for about 15 years. He criticized Proposition 1 and discussed tax policy with the South Walton Lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginny Foote
James Ward
Ward
South Walton
Northwest Florida
Shelving
House Appropriations Committee
Bannerman
Walton County
Choctawhatchee Bay
Walton
Docks Approved Funds Contributed In Destin Harbor
Destin developer Art Hill won tentative approval to build 39 boat slips in Old Pass Lagoon. Okaloosa County commissioners approved the plan to construct a private marina for East Pass Towers residents on Holiday Isle, with Dowd to review an agreement interpretation dispute and Hill contributing funds for harbor cleanup. The issue centers on a right of way clause limiting improvements to 200 feet of harbor frontage while Hill argues up to 500 feet may be used for docks. Commissioner Mike Mitchell says only the first 200 feet may be used for development. the rest remains off limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Old Pass Lagoon
Destin
Art Hill
Okaloosa
Hill
John Dowd
East Pass Towers
Holiday Isle
Dowd
Jim Grimsley
Mike Mitchell
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Causeway
Florida
Robert Bannerman
Sonship
Aise
Vaal
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