14 Sep 1985
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1985
Page
1
Superintendent Pledger Sullivan said Bright Okaloosa County parents support high educational goals. He noted third and fifth graders led the state in verbal and quantitative scores last year. He added ACTS and SAT results show students ranking well above average for the state and nation. The children are receptive to learning.
Residents have one more chance to contest millage rates in Okaloosa County and Destin. Destin's final hearing is Thursday Sept 26 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center with a proposed rate of 1.5 mills. Okaloosa County's next hearing is Monday Sept 16 at 7 p.m. at the Crestview Courthouse with a proposed rate of 3.673 mills, about a percent increase from last year.
Destin Kiwanis Club hosts a two day gun show at Seascape Conference Center from 9 to 5 with 65 exhibitors from the Southeast displaying firearms worldwide. A raffle for a Winchester Commemorative rifle donated by Bill McKelvy raises funds for Kiwanis programs aiding underprivileged children.
A quirky weather and tide note lists sunrise and sunset times with brief navigational hints. It mentions tides ebbing at patterned timestamps and references a fishing visage as a whimsical descriptor for coastal conditions and luck at sea.
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures today with a high near 85 and a low around 68. Winds will shift to the northeast at 10 to 20 mph. The extended forecast from Sunday through Tuesday calls for sunny days with highs in the low 80s and nightly lows in the 60s.
Hilburn and Cox warn Okaloosa County condo sales stagnation mirrors 1973 with unsold inventories and prices above value. They cite longer market times, lower advertised prices than 1983 84, and abundant units. Many complexes may be affected, data still being gathered.
FDIC alleges 10 million dollars stolen from the First National Bank of Jacksonville Alabama funded the Destin LaPrincesse condo project on U.S. 98. Judge Tolton was asked to let the FDIC intervene in a foreclosure suit filed by Roger Clary and family against First Destin Service Corporation to reclaim the property. If granted, the case could move from circuit to federal court. The bank was closed in July and Cecil Miller, former bank vice president, is named in the complaint.
Destin may owe about 45000 dollars to the state if it fails to qualify for revenue sharing after receiving 17000 in July and August plus 2200 in cigarette tax money. City Manager Jack Dorman said the city will continue to receive checks while awaiting December or January results, then may need to return funds if not eligible. The doubt grew after the council cut the millage from 2 to 1.5, risking the needed 3 mills based on 1984 assessments to qualify.
Florida State University researchers report most residents in Florida cities view taxes as about right with little local revolt. Destin bucks the trend as residents push to cut a proposed 2 mill levy to 1.5 mills despite council action.
The Gulf Council recommended a 90 day moratorium on King Mackerel in federally regulated Florida waters. If NMFS Regional Director Jack Brawner approves, a legal suit could be prompted, according to a Destin charter boat captain. The Gulf Council aligned with the South Atlantic Council and the Florida Marine authorities.
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