Destin mirrors Sanibel drive to incorporate editorial
Editorial compares Destin incorporation to Sanibel's path, noting Sanibel’s 1974 vote to form a city, strong council and mayor, a 24 hour police force, and a government structured to preserve natural lands. It contrasts tax caps, growth controls, and self governing aims with Destin’s charter proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Sanibel
Ingrid Kreis
Barrier
Fred Valtin
Waltin
Ohio
Valtin
Water grant rules may bar Destin DWU funding
State officials say a privately owned Destin Water Users in an unincorporated area may be ineligible for a $100 million sewer plant expansion grant. Only publicly owned systems serving incorporated areas qualify, though a consent order could place DWU on a priority list. Dick Smith notes federal funds remain available to municipal operators.
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Patricia Gould
Destin
DWU
Department of Environmental Regulation
DEA
Terry Cole
Tallahassee
Cole
David York
Bureau of Wastewater Management Grants
York
Dick Smith
Wastewater Management Bureau
Smith
People
Edgewater Beach Condos Plan to Ease Canadian Rates
Edgewater Beach Condominium in Destin plans to absorb part of the impact of the current exchange rate to reduce costs for Canadian Snowbird guests. The program guarantees rent at a set rate for Canadians this season, despite rate fluctuations up to 1.50 C$. Edgewater draws a higher share of Canadian reservations, with 50 percent of winter bookings, and urges other local businesses to adopt similar incentives. Destin Chamber of Commerce President Paul Gardner approves the initiative as a potential boost to tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Gene Morris
Morris
Edgewater Beach
South Walton
Edgewater
U.S
Jordan
Germany
Switzerland
Paul Gardner
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Arson Suspected In Highrise Fire At Sun Destin
Fire began in the kitchen of an unoccupied 18th floor unit at Sun Destin Condominiums and caused an estimated 15000 to 20000 in damage. State Fire Marshal investigator Dale Otterbacher labeled the blaze arson, noting smoke damaged furniture throughout the unit and questioning access amid ongoing construction with up to 150 workers on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Sun Destin
Dale Otterbacher
Otterbacher
Don Johnson
SunDestin
Tuttle Building Contractors Inc
Johnson
Highway 98
Gulffront
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