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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log publishes Wednesdays and Saturdays at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for Destin and South Walton County residents. It is mailed as Second Class Mail and lists advertising deadlines Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
A Labor Day tour reveals crowded beaches, booming tourism, and resident concerns over overdevelopment. The piece notes Florida coastal communities like Boca Raton, Sanibel Island, and Stuart enacting limits or fees while Destin and Okaloosa Walton counties benefit from tourism dollars. It warns that big spenders may flee crowded scenes unless environmental and lifestyle issues are addressed.
A Destin letter writer voices anger at littering and speeding, cites Michigan’s 10 and 20 cent bottle deposits as a model, and urges Florida to adopt a bottle and can deposit to clean roadsides. The writer praises Lenah Miller and asks if Florida will implement similar measures to improve the community before returning in October.
Glover Wilkior of Santa Rosa Beach writes that he and his wife were closer to the pad than the press, on a roof, witnessing the launch from Mer riott Island. He praises Col Miles account, notes a friend astronaut, and hopes Florida readers see it too. He urges daily publication.
Editorial examines TRIM and rising assessments in Destin as home values soar from 280 million to 430 million, boosting the tax base. Despite lower millage theory, the Fire District keeps a half mill levy on the larger base, increasing taxes for many while others see little or no tax change.
County board completes major budget cuts across offices including Sherriff, Property Appraiser, and Health Dept. Tax dollars forecast for the year rise yet output equals input with a reduced millage rate possibly below 3.78 per thousand. Public hearings will precede final adoption and tax bills. State may adjust the rate upward, and a disputed debt repayment to the Property Appraiser’s budget could push taxes higher.
In a humorous lament, the writer riffs on chronic tardiness and failed scheduling across utilities, phone service, and car and license offices. He mocks delays, recalls a stand-in service idea, and notes the paradox of new appointment promises with unclear implementation and higher costs.
The Destin Log calls for reader letters to the Editor to share opinions on editorial motions. Letters must be legible, signed, and include a return address. submissions without a signature and address will not be considered.
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