DESTIN LOG weekly publication details and rates
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. Subscribers receive Second Class Mail. The notice lists staff roles contributors and circulation rates including local and out of state pricing. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Birth Of A RaceBoat Feels Like A Comeback Plan
A sailor explains revised racing plans for his Morgan 28 seeking faster results. He contemplates upgrading sails and gear rather than buying a new racer, noting lessons from a Pensacola rival and considering costs, ratings, and potential improvements. The piece tracks a hopeful shift from cruising to competitive sailing and the doubts that linger.
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Capt. Bligh
Pensacola
Destin environmental concerns spark broad public attention
An editorial notes heightened concern over local environmental issues in Destin. Residents push for action on beach preservation, harbor restoration, litter fines, and responsible waste, while groups urge legal and civic efforts to protect coastal ecosystems and engage visitors in stewardship.
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Estin
Henderson Beach
Gulf Front
Destin
Holiday Isle
Vanita Trippe cites littering case in Vanita scenario
In a Sept 29 case cited by Vanita Trippe the offense involved littering by the couple. The Environmental Officer duties do not specify dog patrols on beaches unless tied to detecting illegal disposal. Louis F. Bodee, Homewood, Illinois.
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Vanita Trippe
County Cuspidor by County Commissioner Mike Mitchell
Destin board actions include pressuring the DOT over traffic light funding for Main Street and 98, seeking cost sharing on materials, and approving lagoon docks pending DER water quality review. A groundswell tale at a seafood festival ends in a threatened lawsuit and a diaper littering incident. The panel hikes litter penalties to 500 dollars to fund a new environmental officer.
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DOT
State Department of Transportation
Main Street
Gulf Shores Drive
Chipley
Environmental Officer Post
Looking Out For No 1 A Lobbying Amendment Debate
An editorial views lobbyists as essential yet controversial in state politics. It discusses a November ballot measure allowing former legislators to lobby immediately after leaving office, argues the measure misleads voters, and cites claims by Reubin Askew and others that it weakens safeguards. The piece criticizes rushed passage and notes potential conflicts with disclosure rules and existing standards.
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Washington
Tallahassee
Florida
Reubin Askew
Common Cause
Florida League of Women Voters
Destin Harbor
Natural Resources Committee
Manning J Dauer
University of Florida
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P.O. Box
Lisa Sig
Lorraine Cham
and Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Karen MacGrogan
Seca
Ingrid Kreis
Peggy Baier
B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklund
Wrelli
Bonnie Meyer
Judy Ricks
Patti Colers
Lauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
Jackstraws
Editorial
the Environmental Army
Bae
Doggone It
Louis F. Bodee
Homewood, Illinois
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Mont Okaloosa
Walton Counties
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Chitwood
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