Destin's growth contrasts with eastward Gulf coast
In a coastal travel note, the author recounts a slow trip east from Destin covering Cape San Blas Port St Joe Apalachicola and Carrabelle. She contrasts Destin South Walton’s rapid condo driven expansion with slower eastern development noting older towns browner marshy shorelines and a lone St George Island motel.
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Cape San Blas
Port St. Joe
Apalachicola
Carabelle
Destin
Panama City
Here
Gulf Coast
South Walton's
South Jersey
St. George Island
St George Island Beach Visit After Elena Damage
The narrator notes St George Island and nearby areas show Elena's impact with damaged bridge and causeway, washed roads, and dunes flattened. Water and power are being restored. state park remains closed while a few businesses reopen. The white sand claim is questioned by shell cover and tan sand. Destin-like beauty remains, attracting visitors despite destruction.
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St. George's
St. George Island
Tax Course Offered at West Florida SBDC
The University of West Florida Small Business Development Center offers a three session workshop on Business Organization and Taxes on Oct 28 29 and 31 from 6 to 830 p m at the Chautauqua Neighborhood Center. Materials are supplied and no pre registration is required. Co sponsored by Okaloosa Walton Junior College and the SBA. Handicapped facilities available. For information call 892-2174 or 678-1143.
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University of West Florida
Chautauqua
Okaloosa-Walton Junior College
Small Business Administration
Destin
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Elena
U.S. 98
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