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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log released every Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is distributed to subscribers by Second Class Mail.
A father recalls his son's college journey from choosing photography to living near Maxwell Street with a street band. The son embraces pass or fail, cats, sailing a marina, and a north side apartment near bars while studying Bohemian art, prompting reflections on a widening generation gap.
The Destin LOG invites letters from readers and asks for legible submissions with signature and address. Address letters to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 Destin Florida 32541, and note the policy to edit lengthy letters.
An editorial urges Destin to embrace holiday spirit with public decorations along the highway and a first outdoor tree lighted by Shores Shopping Center merchants. It notes past attempts, the Lions Club and Chamber efforts, and suggests businessmen and residents collaborate to brighten Destin during Christmastime without diminishing the season’s meaning.
The column notes eight of ten items on this week’s Zoning and Inspection agenda were in District Five with four for Bluewater three for Destin and one for Okaloosa Island. It highlights routine approvals for docks fences and plats and prioritizes Destin Airport projects including runway extension and an instrument landing system, though FAA rules may block the latter. It also covers the Property Appraiser budget dispute over 93000 and a rumor of potential development on Holiday Isle. The Destin Woman’s Club plans improvements at Clement Taylor Park and the writer hints at board involvement.
A couple visiting Destin as house guests of Charles Schaefer praise the town in a letter to the LOG. They enjoyed the October Fishing Rodeo the friendly residents and the Gulf shore. They urge Destinians to be proud of the world's luckiest fishing village and keep it that way.
Virgil Hurley comments on The Day After and the risk of nuclear war. He cites quotes from Reagan officials and policy makers, urging education and political action in 1984 to prevent a mushroom cloud future.
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