Destin Little League park in need of a benefactor
A reader urges a benefactor to fund a renovation at Destin's only park off Calhoun Avenue. Volunteers have resurfaced the infield but surrounding areas remain overgrown and the maintenance program has lapsed during the offseason. Local Little League president Matt Burns says year round upkeep is needed and a benefactor to donate land for a usable sports complex could help Destin’s growing youth sports scene.
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Destin
Calhoun Avenue
Ball Park
John Beresford Tipton
Matt Burns
Burns
Destin Community Center
Readers salute Rodeo Run staff and local writers
A Destin LOG reader praises Jim Chitwood and staff for a successful Rodeo Run and thanks the paper for editorial and columnists. The letter extols five favorite writers Tinkie True Lenah Elliott Peggy Bailer Arlene Webster and Dear Josephine, noting travel, flora and fauna, life tales and human relations.
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Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Ingrid Kreis
Karen MacGrogan
Patricia Gould
Pam Mee
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklund
Melanie Robinson
Mary Crosby
Byron Meade
Vanita Trippe
Mark Lent
Sally Puff
Wanda Remedy
Cathia Strickland
Gene Sinsko
Joyce Perkins
Laura Smith
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Destin
Josephine
Blood drive clarity thanks to Red Cross initiative
Karen MacGrogan's article and Adrienne Sebree's letter commend the Red Cross for addressing blood bank confusion. The piece notes the open discussion could boost donations at the upcoming Monday Red Cross blood drive.
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Red Cross
Karen MacGrogan
Adrienne Sebree
Growth plan offered to stall Destin barrier designation
Editorial notes Gov. Graham nudges Okaloosa Walton officials to craft a growth management plan acceptable to his cabinet to avert a coastal barrier designation with funding prohibitions. If the plan fails the barrier could proceed, threatening future development and prompting coordinated action on roads and bridges to satisfy state demands.
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Destin-South Walton Peninsula
Bobh Graham
Graham
Department of Community Affairs
Northwest
Florida Coast
Okaloosa
Walton
Destin-South
In Search Of A Decent Car
A humorous look at a couple shopping for a new car across Toyota, Chevy, Volkswagen, and luxury options. The piece contrasts salesman tactics, car quality, and stereotypes while chasing affordable MPG friendly choices amid jokes and cultural quips. The narrator muses on Corvette thefts and fashion as the couple fantasizes about a practical yet stylish ride.
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Toyota
Hirohito
Benjamin Franklin
Volkswagen
Destin LOG invites reader letters to the Editor
The Destin Log calls for opinions from readers. Letters must be legibly written or typed, signed with a signature and address, and sent to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Destin Florida 32541. The paper reserves the right to edit lengthy letters.
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South Walton County
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