Visitation Rites Of Fall And A Destin Chance?
A columnist muses on presidential campaign visits by Reagan and Mondale, noting Gulfport and Lovejoy stops while doubting a Destin appearance due to lack of local GOP candidates. The piece jokes about campaign logistics, crowds, and potential future visits by mainly in a sardonic playful tone.
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Destin
Ronald Reagan
Walter Mondale
Reagan
Gulfport
Mondale
Lovejoy
Sherman
Graham-Hawkins
Air Force One
Panhandle
Geraldine Ferraro
Editorial Calls for Prompt Reef Debris Removal in Destin
The Destin Seafood Festival spotlights a months long pile of rusting appliances near the festival site. County officials cite a litter violation and sought removal within ten days, facing delays from the owner. The editorial urges strict enforcement and community cooperation to restore Destin’s appearance before the crowds arrive.
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Gulf of Mexico
Okaloosa County
Destin
When Is A Pitcher Of Beer Like A Deficit
Sydel Sims examines a Virginia Tech study by E Scott Geller on banning beer pitchers to curb drunken driving. The author notes two opposing conclusions from the same data and plays with figures showing average consumption differences across pitcher bottled and glass servings.
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Sydel Sims
Scripps
Howard News Service
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
E. Scott Geller
Geller
Beer pitches stir debate on drinking habits and policy
Sydel Sims weighs opposing views on banning beer pitchers in bars. Rus Morgan argues beer lovers buy pitchers for price and taste, while critics say pitchers encourage drunken driving. The column invites readers to test such puzzles as election issues loom.
Residents Demand Prompt Zoning Ordinance in Walton County
A letter to the LOG editor urges Walton County to finalize a permanent zoning ordinance quickly. The writer criticizes a cited interim subcommittee, lists prior data and studies from 1969 to 1983, and warns that delays will allow uncontrolled development. calls for residents to attend meetings.
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South Walton
Walton County Commission
Florida
Walton County
Barrett, Daffin & Figg
Above Company
Cam Owens
Thor Mann Students
FAMU
Louise Vandever
Camp Creek
Save Not Destroy To The Editor Re Grayton Dunes
Letter praises Governor Graham for state purchase of Grayton Dunes in Walton County. Advocates preserving coastal land for future generations while opposing government actions that devalue private property. Emphasizes balanced approach to environmental protection and property rights.
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Grayton Dunes
Graham
Walton County
Harbor designations spark Destin critique from boaters
A reader argues against Anchorage Designation for Destin Harbor claiming waterways belong to all, not just adjacent landowners. They accuse East Pass developers of privatizing docks, defend the cruising public against pollution, and praise Destin Harbor’s natural beauty and local economy.
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Anchorage
Destin Harbor
East Pass
Destin
Art Hill
Hill
Letters to the Editor Submissions at Destin LOG
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Destin LOG Editor. Letters must be legible, signed, and include a return address. Submissions may be edited. no anonymous or unsigned letters will be considered.
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Airport Road
Destin
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