Destin Log details publication and subscription info
The Destin Log publishes Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1225 Airport Road Destin FL 32541 serving Destin and South Walton. Subscriptions available by mail with rates for local Okaloosa and Walton counties and out of state options. Santa Rosa Beach office listed.
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Destin whispers question unincorporation in town
A columnist recalls rumors that the city of Destin could be unincorporated, fueled by suggestions of lowering millage to lose state revenue sharing funds and a possible referendum. The piece notes the futility and reflects on how whispers fuel fiction and column material.
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Editorial Mackerel Ban Strains Destin Fleet
Destin’s fishing fleet faces a looming federal ban on King Mackerel amid already tight finances and a harsh summer. Skippers question quotas and timing as NMFS warns of near collapse, arguing a 90 day ban now would harm families and boats before the October Rodeo.
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How does a taxpayer reach the beach in Holiday Isle area
In a letter to The Log readers protest beachfront access limits around Destin area developments. The writer cites Jetty East and Islander towers, sea walls, and a lack of public walkways. They demand knowledge of Florida beach right of way laws and invite signed letters with editor contact details.
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City Cuts Destin Tax Cap In Revenue Sharing Move
Destin City Council reduced the tax cap to 12 mills while two members were abroad in Europe. The change lowers the charter millage by two from the previously approved 14 mills, surprising residents after a prior unanimous workshop where all seven members endorsed the 14 mill cap.
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Destin Revenue Sharing Clash Over Millage Cap
Ida Calhoun, a Destin resident and writer, argues that reversing the 2-mill cap endangers eligibility for state and federal revenue sharing. She estimates potential losses of $321,000 and frames the issue in terms of tax breaks for homeowners and condo owners, urging opponents not to reduce the millage to 1 mill.
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