Candidates clash on growth costs and taxes in Fort Walton debate
Candidates Harden and Chesser debated growth funding and the personal income tax, with Harden noting Rep. Sam Bell’s stance and Chesser opposing the tax. They discussed local-option sales taxes, Growth Management Act concerns, and DCA threats to designate areas of critical state concern.
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Harden
Sam Bell
James Harold Thompson
Bell
Chesser
State Department of Community Affairs
DCA
Okaloosa
Walton
South Walton
Festival sizzles with music and contests at Destin harbor
The event features continuous entertainment over two days with Walter Wilkie The Queens Piper on bagpipes, bluegrass, country, pop rock and folk acts, plus an oyster shucking contest and a Cheater contest for kids. More than 100000 attendees are expected above the Kelly Docks overseeing Destin Harbor.
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Queen’s Piper
Kelly Docks
Destin Har
Destin Seafood Festival Promises Big Two Day Event
The Destin Chamber of Commerce and its board of directors have prepared for months to host the largest seafood festival. Volunteers will handle water and electricity, trash, traffic, and first aid as the event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Destin Chamber of Commerce
Destin
Destin Ballot Dissolution Fight Reaches Court
DODIC seeks a special election at city expense to dissolve Destin. The brief argues the court denied a referendum, delaying the issue for two years. Middleton contests Tolton’s rulings, claims charter allows petition-led dissolution, and contends DODIC's petition is valid. City must respond within 20 days. ruling likely two to three months away.
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Dodic
Tolton
Middleton
City of
Destin
Jerry Miller
City Considers Gaining Control of Local Garbage Service
City officials debate a possible takeover of Okaloosa Sanitation in Destin. Dorman notes the largest cost would be operation and maintenance, requiring crews per truck, mechanics, and storage yards. Waste Management Inc. eyes the purchase, promising local support and expertise for landfills and waste energy projects.
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Jimmy Vaughn
Vaughn
Dorman
Okaloosa Sanitation
Destin
Waste Management Inc
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District of Columbia
Canada
Florida
Environmental Waste Systems
Waste Managment
Waste Management
Harold Ingalls
Fort Walton Beach
Destin survey on recreation gains modest response
A Destin recreation survey draws only 38 responses with one $50 check. Shirah notes top tennis facility ranking may aid state grant eligibility for land, parks, and equipment. The recreation committee continues to accept mail submissions to the Destin LOG, P.O. Box 957.
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Shirah
Destin
Evelyn Drowne
Recreation Committee
P.O
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