01 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1983
Page
1
A short public notice from Destin Library references a contact at box 473 in Destin Florida 32541. The item appears as a general information notice rather than a detailed event with dates or actions.
Destin hosts a jam packed weekend featuring the Fourth Annual Destin LOG Rodeo Run and a 1 mile Fun Run from Calhoun Park. The Fifth Annual Destin Seafood Festival opens with 160 booths and seafood tastings. The 35th Destin Fishing Rodeo showcases food, drinks and games. Entertainment runs throughout Saturday with multiple acts and Sunday performances. Also Saturday winds up with Windsurfing Regatta and Great Wine Race. Sunday includes a bicycle race and Sailboat Cruiser Regatta starting at Bluewater Bay.
A state Department of Education survey at Destin Elementary indicates four new classrooms may be funded for 1984. Deputy Supt. Pledger Sullivan says a four room cluster could be built and ready by the next term if state approval is granted.
Florida state Rep. James Ward chairs a new House toll facilities subcommittee to push a 1984 bill creating a Choctawhatchee Bay Transportation Authority. He argues toll bridges and roads could leverage federal funds, boost joint state and local projects, and reuse road dollars for toll projects statewide. Ward notes his vetoed Bay Authority bill and cites potential funding mixes with federal share.
Helen Wren reports the 35th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo runs through October with 75000 in prizes. A tagged Red Snapper will offer a 1984 Red Corvette or 20000 cash to the lucky catcher, with odds varying by location and release spot. Captains weigh factors from release point to bait, and past tag recoveries hint at strong chances if released near known spots.
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