Editorial endorses Martinez for governor and Graham for Senate
The Log's board weighs Florida races for governor and U S Senate. It backs Bob Martinez for governor citing planning and environment. Bob Graham is urged for Senate for his growth management and local impact. Hawkins is urged to retire.
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Emerald Coast
Florida
Log
U.S. Senate
Steve Pajcic
Bob Martinez
Pajcic
Jacksonville
Martinez
Tampa
Claude Kirk
Bob Graham
Paula Hawkins
Graham
Save Our Coast
Laconic Transportation Department
Hawkins
U.S
Winter Park
Washington
Joyful Destin Cup Sailing Amidst Storms and Delays
The Destin Cup drew 30 boatloads of sailors for Log-sponsored racing and a party as West Florida skippers faced light and fierce winds. A Pensacola Bay weekend produced a rainstorm, cancelled fleets, and a dramatic collision scare before a gruelling gulf crossing to Destin ended with grounding and a neighborly return home.
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Duane Bowyer
George Goodall
Matt Schwab
Keith Johnson
Mobile Bay
Pensacola
Fairhope
Yours Truly
Gulf
Pensacola Bay
Destin
Sania
Astern
Patti
Letters to The Destin Log Seek Reader Feedback
The Destin Log invites reader opinions and editorials on its position. Letters must be legible and signed with a valid address, or they will be excluded and may be edited for length. Send to Editor, The Destin Log, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Destin Florida 32541.
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Airport Road
Destin
Florida
P.O
P.O. Box
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Bob Benz
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Bill Bet
South Walton
Iler
Kim Dale
Lenah Elliott Ray Johnson
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
C.M. Terry
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Dennis Gilson
Marilyn Wooldridge
Mary Deal
Van
Letters to the Log force unity in drug war and policing unity
Readers urge nationwide data sharing among law enforcement to track narcotics smugglers. They criticize Rep Pajcic for blocking Interpol info exchange and note his votes on marijuana penalties and bail. Ed Blackburn defends leadership and Florida law enforcement gains. veterans ceremony details follow.
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Reagan
Florida
House
Senate
Pajcic
Bob Martinez
Martinez
Tampa
Mann
Reneging on road agreement colors coastal view
Local readers reflect on the Henderson Beach Park land deal and the unmade transfer of the highway right of way on U S 98. The writer argues the state DOT will wait until January for action and defends keeping promises, invoking civic philosophy and voter skepticism. The column intertwines politics with regional development and warns against tax pledges and pandering candidates.
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Our
U.S. 98
Henderson Park
State Department of Transportation
State Department of Natural
Henderson Beach Park
DOT
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