Beach erosion at Holiday Isle prompts condo concerns
In Destin, erosion has erased about 20 feet of beach at two Holiday Isle condos. Corps spokesman Alton Colvin notes the tip has breached five times in 30 years, with the point moving over 500 feet northward in decades. Officials consider options from lengthening the finger jetty to riprap and seawalls, weighing costs near $1,000 per foot and federal benefit requirements.
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Corps
Alton Colvin
Isle
Colvin
Holiday Isle
Destin
Danny Woodward
Pruett
Rick Champion
Woodward
District 5 House Race: Chesser and Harden Face Off After Primary
In Okaloosa and Walton counties Chesser wins District 5 seat with margins of 5314 to 3838 in Okaloosa and 1070 to 859 in Walton while Harden defeats Bartlett 3027 to 807 in the primary and plans a November campaign focusing on his conservative platform. Boles accuses Chesser supporters of tearing signs and says Chesser bought the victory. Harden to attend a candidate forum in Destin Elementary School. Boles may endorse Harden.
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Boles
Chesser
Okaloosa
Walton
Harden
Margaret Bartlett
Destin
TDC backs bed tax win amid mixed voter reaction
TDC members campaigned with 6000 brochures and calls to 2264 registered voters in South Walton. Voters 880 went to the polls across Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach, an uptick of 93 from September primaries and near the tax’s margin. Louis Hiett praised beach-improvement potential, while Pat Potter cautioned about reaction from Canadian and Northern visitors and Okaloosa County’s lack of the tax.
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TDC
South Walton
Point Washington
Santa Rosa Beach
Miramar Beach
Louis Hiett
Seaside
Pat Potter
Okaloosa County
Panhandle loyalty boosts Smith amid endorsements
Governor notes Pajcic support erosion appears limited as Smith gains favor with Panhandle voters. Destin developer Runnels credits grassroots work and base alignment on law and order, while Johnston and Askew endorsements have minimal impact. In Okaloosa, Ed Dunn leads Butterworth 5,729 to 5,432 in the Democratic AG race.
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Pajcic
Smith
Harry Johnston
Davage
Buddy” Runnels
Destin
Florida
Panhandle
Runnels
Pajch
Senate
Rueben Askew
Jim Smith
Ed Dunn
Daytona Beach
Robert Butterworth
Department of
Community affairs oversee chamber development and hospitality
The chamber reorganizes to run under community affairs with programs detailed per subdivision. Planning will list five and ten year goals and convert them into a workable plan. Finances introduces a new account system for immediate use. Berrier notes a key shift splitting economic research into local and regional national sectors.
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Berrier
Chamber plans referral program for Destin shoppers
Berrier outlines marketing ideas including a Better Business Bureau style consumer referral function and tailored service for Destin’s shopper groups. Time limits will be set for each program while the chamber moves from paper to reality, starting with appointing chairmen for each subdivision.
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Better Business Bureau
Destin
Chamber
Berrier
Landfill Liner Installed and Inspected in Wright County
The Wright landfill now has a new liner installed and inspected and county officials deem it acceptable. The project cost the county $151 601. County Engineer Dave Heinrich says disposal will be ready in the near future.
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Wright
Dave Heinrich
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Destin Bridge
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