Snowbirds Flock to Destin Despite Tax and Economy
Destin hotels report a strong Snowbird season with high bookings and long-term stays. Sandpiper Cove cites 160 of 185 units booked and expanding beach unit reservations. Canadians pull back due to exchange rate as U S visitors from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania fill gaps. Sandestin notes arrivals start Nov 1 with most guests staying one to three months, while Gulf Terrace reports steady deposits and rising inquiries for January to March. Some reductions in Canadian guests noted due to currency, but overall optimism remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Pat Lopes
Sandpiper Cove
Sandpiper
United States
Lopes
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Sandestin
Kathy Shaw
Ter
Dianna Patrick
Gulf Terrace
Saint Louis
Chicago
Land Use Plans Urged For SWC
South Walton residents press for a moratorium until a comprehensive plan and zoning guidelines are drawn for the south county. Commissioner Billy McLean argues current planning committee measures are enough and zoning is not yet time for Walton County. Ramey and residents urge tighter control, noting development pressures on Miramar Beach and the beach area. The commission took no action and the article continues on Page 15A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
South Walton
Walton
Billy McLean
Miramar Beach
Mike and
Patricia Warren
Allen Ramey
DeFuniak Springs
South County
Ramey
South Walton County
McLean
District 5
Mittee
Walton County
Fall Back Time Returns on October 31 at 2 A M
Central Standard Time ends daylight saving as clocks are set back one hour at 2 a m Sunday morning October 31. Readiness advice urges readers to adjust watches and clocks before bed Saturday night.
Voters To Decide On County Dog And Cat Licensing Fees
County residents will vote on a Tuesday referendum proposing annual license fees for unaltered pets at not more than eight dollars and three dollars for altered animals with a kenneling option at forty five dollars for ten or more pets. The measure would fund animal control and replace property taxes. The proposal follows the county commissioners rejection of a broader animal control ordinance last July, which would have extended rules south of the Eglin boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Animal Protection League
Marge Kiser
Okaloosa
Eglin Air Force Base Reservation
Kiser
Strong Turnout Seen For Tuesday Election In Destin Fire District
Election officials in Okaloosa County foresee high turnout in Destin and county races as voters select five of eight candidates for the Destin Fire Control District amid a reestablished district. Supervisor Elsie Garrett cites a state challenge to lead a three-county turnout with about 55 percent of 51,037 registered voters. Incumbents Zack Brunson Joel Adler Bill Burleson Howard Horn Danny Woodward face challengers Jay Dunlap Hardy LeBel Bill OConnor. The district was recreated after a 1978 abolition and approval in September.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Elsie Garrett
Okaloosa
George Firestone
Santa Rosa
Garrett
Zack Brunson
Joel Adler
Bill Burleson
Howard Horn
Danny Woodward
Jay Dunlap
Hardy LeBel
Bill O'Connor
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South Walton Soundings
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