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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1983
Page
4
The author recalls a maritime misfortune in the West Florida Ocean Racing Conference near Pensacola. A grounded keel left the crew stranded as others passed, crew overboard, boat lifted over sand, and the finish earned sixth place amid earlier near win. They lament no hard luck award exists to recognize such tales.
In Destin South Walton and Walton Okaloosa counties the 25 000 homestead exemption leaves 60 percent of Walton County properties untaxed and 22 percent in Okaloosa exempt. The editorial argues the 1980 expansion fuels inequities across rural Panhandle areas and South Florida with calls for reforms.
The federal plan to spend over 600000 for a three year study updating local hurricane evacuation plans alarms Destin residents. Critics warn findings could influence rebuilding and mobility decisions, potentially turning coastal areas into ghost towns if routes fail or shelters are misused.
A Destin summer visitor laments missing Crabby John’s crepes at the Seafood Festival. They recount fond memories of Amberjack gumbo seviche and crepes, complain space and water issues, note rumors of moving the festival, and urge earlier planning to restore crepe offerings for next year.
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