Destin residents weigh taxes and city services
Councilman Danny Woodward says most residents understand city operation costs and oppose a broad tax rise. Officials attribute discontent to multiple tax increases and timing. An FSU study for the Florida League of Cities surveyed 1,625 people in Bartow, Bradenton, and Orlando with a 2 percent margin of error.
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Danny Woodward
Destin
Woodward
FSU
Paul Beck
Hal Rainey
Florida League of Cities
Bartow
Bradenton
Orlando
Market Slump in 1970s Condos Cited by Officials
Hilburn notes slow market feel this year but not as severe as 1973 74. Cox outlines a nationwide recession risk while prices keep high. Condos selling but old stock stagnant. slumps blamed on price levels. LaChapelle warns stagnation may self-correct yet buyers risk delays. Reagan tax reform adds uncertainty. delay risks missing bargains.
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Cox
Destin
Jerry LaChapelle
Destin Debates Mill Levy and Revenue Sharing Impact
Dorman explains ad valorem tax reliance and license fee revenue for Destin while the fire district’s .75 mill levy contributes to the 3 mill equivalency. City faces a budget hearing on Sept 26 with no pledge against further millage cuts, and Dorman notes it is impossible to determine Destin’s eligibility for revenue sharing with a 1.5 mill levy.
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Dorman
Destin Council Tax Debate Focuses on Millage and Services
Dorman warns that reducing the millage by another tenth could eliminate Destin’s eligibility. He favors cutting franchise fees over the ad valorem rate if cuts are needed, noting residents want lower taxes yet higher services. He defends levy by recalling taxes stay in Destin, a key reason for incorporation.
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Dorman
Destin
Foreclosure suits target Silver Sands site in Destin area
FDIC alleges $10 million stolen from a Jacksonville bank funded real estate work on the Silver Sands Hotel Cottages property. First Destin Service Corp defaulted on a 151000 payment, with 13 million of a 25 million promissory note due Sept 30. Phenix Federal sues Destin Service Corp for a 3.9 mortgage note default, naming Cecil Miller Richard Barrington Destin Princess Development Corp and others.
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Silver Sands
Clary
First Destin Service Corp
Jacksonville Bank
FDIC
Phenix Federal Savings and Loan Association
Phenix Federal
Phenix
Destin Service Corp
Cecil Miller
Richard Barrington
Destin Princess Development Corp
First National Bank of Destin
Baskerville-Donovan Engineers Inc
Rodgers Construction Co
Alpha Monetary Systems
World-Wide Design Associates of Destin
Act V Realty Inc. of
Destin
Raymond Richardson and Associates of Destin
Mackerel Moratorium Debate Shapes Gulf Coast Policy
The Mackerel Fisheries Commission awaits Brawner's decision on a possible ban with NMFS predicting a 50-50 shot at an emergency Gulf moratorium. Florida waters may face a 90 day ban while other Gulf regions resist. Captains warn of legal battles and economic impact if a broad ban is imposed.
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Jim Cole
Sea Hawk
NMFS
MFC
Florida
Cole
Brawner
Davis
New Orleans
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Gulf Coast
U.S
Gulf
Gulf States
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
William Frank Davis
Anastasia 3
Conner Davis
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the Shores
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Disney World
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Shalimar
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American Red Cross
First National Bank of
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Ocean City
Mary Esther
Crestview
Walton
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Equal Housing Leader
Walton Alum
Jackson St
Ladies Apparel & Shoes
Ptcu
M Califor
Yves Saint Laurent
Charles Jourdan
Christian Dior
Neiman Marcus
New Fa
Evan-Picone
ChestNut Ave
Ft. Walton
Agency
Life Aetna Casualty & Surety Travelers
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. of
North America
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Group 50
Miracle Strip
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