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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log is published twice weekly at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541 for Destin and South Walton residents. Subscriptions are mailed as Second Class. Circulation rates vary by duration and location with prices listed for Okaloosa and Walton Counties and other areas.
Dale McFeathers argues Reagan Mondale race revived by jokes and antics. He mocks age fears Big Mac menus air flight gaffes and Bush family quips while urging the public to enjoy the crossfire rather than solemn policy.
A South Walton bridge outage reveals maintenance gaps at U S 331 with a motor nearly detached, raising safety concerns about emergency access. DOT plans a high rise two lane replacement by 1988, sparking debate over insufficient four lane capacity and a pending long term South Walton transport study.
Kenneth Eskey argues the aging cohort called Grumpies is reshaping the housing market. Older, smaller families favor smaller homes while downtown living gains appeal, with cities from Baltimore to Seattle catering to Grumpies seeking river views from high rises.
The RERC report notes older Americans favor rentals due to tax concerns and affordability. Only 4 percent of retirees move out of state, five of six stay put or move under 200 miles, and many live in modest towns like Akron or Kansas City. Life care facilities attract only the wealthiest 20 to 30 percent.
A reader letter questions the push for city government and zoning in Destin, arguing locals of long standing work with newcomers and ex patriates. It notes Okaloosa County zoning since 1974, defends Destin’s development, and calls for residents to consider broader local conditions and services.
The Pensacola News Journal editorial from October 21 argues orderly growth hinges on city versus county government. It notes Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, long incorporated as open-range towns, benefited from city governance but have since faced business and professional departures to county areas.
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