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30 Nov 1985
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Destin Log in Destin, Florida
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1985
Page
1
Emerald Benefit at Sandestin Beach Resort
The second annual Emerald Christmas Benefit is tonight from 8 30 p m to 1 a m at Sandestin Beach Resort. The Malones perform easy listening top 40 country and western while Nostalgia offers big band sounds. International foods and door prizes including vacation trips are planned. Tickets are 25 per person with proceeds for the Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandestin Beach
Malones
Sounds International
Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council
Four swimmers nearly drown at Henderson Beach area
At Henderson Beach State Recreational Area four swimmers faced danger from undertow on Thursday. J L Phillips 48 of Cookville Tennessee was pulled from the water by beachgoers and treated by firefighters and paramedics around 2 50 p m. A second swimmer required aid about a mile down the beach. Charlotte Lee 15 of Marion Arkansas was out of the water by the time responders arrived. About twenty minutes later Gordon Johnson 48 of Chalmette Louisiana was pulled from the gulf on a surfboard by Sloan Smith 21 of Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Beach State
J.L. Phillips
Cookville
Charlotte Lee
Marion
Ark
Gordon Johnson
Chalmette
The
Gulf
Sloan Smith
Tampa
World’s Luckiest Fishing Village Tide and Temperature Note
Weather bulletin for a coastal village reports high and low tides, temperature trends, and period names. Data includes ebb patterns and time stamps with scattered figures, reflecting a maritime daily forecast.
Weather forecast for today and weekend outlook
Today partly cloudy and warm with gusty southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs near 80. There is a 40 percent chance of rain. The weekend shows scattered thunderstorms then clearing, followed by much colder conditions Monday.
Disincorporation Push Seeks Ward Support for City Move
Lucyle Middleton, leading disincorporation advocate, plans to persuade state Rep. James Ward to back dissolving Destin after he said no legislation without a City Council resolution. Ward notes he and Sen. Barron won t consider dissolving the city, citing neutrality and time constraints. Middleton explains she delayed approaching officials to gauge broader support and avoid forcing elected leaders into positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Ward
the Log
Dempsey Barron
Lucyle Middleton
Middleton
Political Action Committee
Barron
Donors Warned About False NWFFC Appeals in Destin
Fire Chief Terry Watkins warns Destin residents that Northwest Florida Firefighters Council solicitations are not affiliated with the Destin Fire Department and that donated funds go to a regional relief fund. Residents like Bill Stichler report high pressure calls seeking a ten dollar donation claiming benefits to all local fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Florida
Bill Stichler
NWFFC
Stichler
Destin Fire Department
Terry Watkins
Surfer Saves Troubled Swimmer During Thanksgiving Rescue
Sloan Smith, 21, was dining with his family when a Louisiana man and his daughter got into trouble off Henderson State Park in the Gulf. Smith grabbed a 3 1 2 foot hydro slide board and swam out as 6 to 8 foot waves hindered Gordon Johnson, 48, who was swept out while attempting to save his daughter Robin Johnson, 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan Smith
Gulf
Smith
Sea Loft
Louisiana
Robin Johnson
Henderson State Park
Robin
Gordon Johnson
Johnson
Airport Open Planes Will Fly On Limited Basis
Okaloosa County Commission allows Destin Airport to stay open during a two week runway resurfacing. FAA approval enables a 40 foot wide taxiway to serve as a runway for daylight landings by single engine prop planes under 12 500 pounds with restrictions around construction equipment and lunch hour slots. A complete closure will occur Monday for taxiway painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Okaloosa County
FAA
Okaloosa Asphalt
Lloyd Blue
Lloyd
U.S. Sen
Destin Debates Nudity Ordinance At Monday Council
Destin City Council will review a proposed ordinance to bar nude or topless dancers and simulated nudity in establishments serving alcohol. The measure, drawn from Fort Walton Beach precedents, carries potential first degree offenses with up to 500 dollar fines or 90 days in jail. The council also weighs creating an Okaloosa Walton Transportation Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Richard Duke
Green Frog
Fort Walton Beach
Federal District Court
Jack Dorman
Okaloosa Island
Valparaiso
Okaloosa/Walton
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Disincorporation
Tina Harbuck
Spring Lake
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Duke
By Sheryl Gucldh
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