Fire on Sun Destin first floor may link to Thursday blaze
State Fire Marshal officials report a second fire at 6 p.m. Friday on the first floor of Sun Destin, possibly tied to Thursday’s 18th floor blaze. Investigator Archie Edwards notes origin details are sketchy as investigators probe a potential connection between the two fires. First blaze damage estimated around $20,000. the unit was completed and furnished. Project manager Don Johnson of Tuttle Building Contractors said investigators labeled the first fire arson. The project, near completion, also endured a $10,000 loss from a July 18th floor fire.
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Lagoon Cleanup Aims to Restore Old Pass Lagoon Ecology
A November 5 cleanup at Old Pass Lagoon gathers junior high students state scientists and volunteers to plant 2 200 aquatic grass plugs to boost dissolved oxygen and create marine habitats. Sponsored by the Private Sector Task Force for Old Pass Lagoon East Pass Towers provides dumpsters and Holiday Isle residents offer boats while Sandpiper Cove hosts organizers.
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Fourth Annual Mat tie M. Kelly Fine Arts Ball at Hurlburt
Reservations for the Nov 3 event at the Hurlburt Field Officer's Club are being accepted. Invitations by call to 678-5161 or 897-3354, due by Nov 1. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner and program to follow, featuring a pas de deux, two dance bands, and a PAC update. Semi formal dress. donations $50 per person.
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Changes Ahead For Festival
Destin Seafood Festival chair Bill Wycoff urged a larger committee and a festival chairman-elect at a Chamber of Commerce board meeting. President Paul Gardner said the event should remain a major fundraiser and noted plans to possibly charge out-of-town members and improve facilities. Wycoff reported this year’s festival yielded about $8,000 for operations and $5,200 from a beer booth for the building fund, with chair renewal likely discussed at the November meeting.
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Water Issues Coming To Classroom in Destin
Patricia Gould reports Destin junior high students will study water conservation under a Northwest Florida Water Management District pilot program in Okaloosa County. The plan emphasizes public education, with a five week curriculum including films, slide shows, and a final science day on Old Pass Lagoon cleanup. Executive director Bill McCartney cites costs of 5 000 to 6 000 dollars as negligible versus future awareness benefits.
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