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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log lists publication days each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida with Second Class Mail distribution. It provides staff roles including Managing Editor Feature Editor Reporters and a list of contributors and departments. Advertising deadlines are Mondays and Thursdays at noon.
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts modern Halloween with homemade costumes and soap as kids recount a memorable night. A late encounter with a strange house ends with a caramel apple and a chilling lesson on singing for treats.
The letter writer argues a typo altered meaning in a prior editorial about foxes in a hen house and contends a proposed canal to flush Old Pass Lagoon would restore natural tidal action. They reference USGS views and historical maps from 1871 and 1935 to support a canal solution.
Editorial criticizes Gov. Graham and the Florida Cabinet for delaying the coastal construction control line vote in Walton County until after the November election. The piece warns of rushed beachside developments and argues the line is key to protecting dunes in South Walton County amid political maneuvering and delays.
The piece warns of copycat killings around the country threatening Halloween traditions. It urges parental supervision, neighborly caution, and organized block parties to keep children safe while acknowledging broader police measures.
The Destin LOG invites public letters to Editor. Include signature and address for consideration. Send legible typed or written comments to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 106 Marler St, Destin, FL 32541.
A town column argues that sign variety reflects broader business missteps. It critiques overlarge flashy signage and poor location awareness, urging local merchants to consider readability, tasteful design, and sustained customer outreach beyond a neon facade. It notes growth and hidden new businesses along US 98 and Eglin Parkway.
Bill Tennis argues that a thriving shopfront depends on strong management and clean appearance. He warns that center sign rules pressure tenants, calls for owners to curb litter and trash around their lots, and suggests absentee properties risk fines as towns address the problem.
The observer notes Destin’s first major shopping center rising on Highway 98 as Delchamps Eckerds and TG Y loom, signaling a shift from bay-crossing shopping to a self reliant year round economy. Sanibel residents resist chains while Destin embraces change with new stores and jobs.
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