23 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1985
Page
1
At Monday night’s City Council meeting Donnie urged denial of a rezoning for an Elks lodge near single family homes. Phillips argued residents fear traffic and noise from such a center and motioned to the council chamber to illustrate the concern.
Destin city officials discuss a proposed zoning ordinance to strictly regulate adult establishments. City Manager Jack Dorman notes the plan designates zones where such businesses can locate. Councilman Richard Duke supports keeping the Green Frog off the Island.
A Red Snapper worth 30000 dollars was tagged and released at noon Tuesday in the Gulf by Harold Brusher of the National Marine Fisheries Service. The winning angler in the rodeo’s final week, October 25 to 31, will take a Ford Bronco II plus a Proline 17-foot boat and Yamaha motor totaling 30000 dollars.
A brief column notes tides and temperatures for fishing along coastal areas. It highlights favorable windows and notable shifts in sea conditions affecting angling prospects for local anglers and visiting residents.
Partly cloudy conditions with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast breeze around 10 mph. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy skies, highs in the 80s, and overnight lows 55 to 65 degrees.
Destin residents discuss dissolving the city through a petition for a referendum. A 10 percent petition threshold could place the issue before voters, with 3,457 registered residents needing about 345 signatures to trigger a vote. Lucyle Middleton leads the dissolution effort, aiming to form a five member committee and draft the necessary ordinance and petition.
City officials vow to push Destin onto the Okaloosa Gas District board with possible legislative routes. The board delayed action until January, risking unallocated 1985 funds. council will study options including right of way charges, condemnation, or franchising the gas firm.
A Supreme Court Garcia decision requiring overtime pay for public workers will cost Okaloosa County about 500000 this year. EMS adds ten full time staff at 130000 to cover costs while raising ambulance rates. The Sheriff's Department faces tougher adjustments as the old time off for overtime is eliminated and investigators face long hours without comp time.
In Destin Fort Walton Beach area residents seek Percy a gray brown three percent foot one eyed pelican who disappeared from The Boat over a week ago. Friends fear he is starving as he relies on humans for food and once lived at The Boat where he was a mascot and could land along piers using a makeshift runway.
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