Destin approves 1.5 mill property tax and 2.95M budget
Destin City Council approves a 1.5 mill property tax rate and a 2.95 million budget for next year adding three new hires including a deputy and a clerk typist while abolishing the executive secretary role. The plan funds public works with 570,000 for road repairs, a U S 98 median sprinkler, and sidewalks to Airport Road. Unused funding of 908,000 from last year will be rolled into a long term capital projects fund for later spending. Holiday Isle Yacht Club’s 108 unit condo project wins unanimous committee recommendation.
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Destin City
Mountain Drive
10Th Street
Melvin Street
Legion Drive
Destin Elementary
Airport Road
Obituary for Walter Aldridge at Fort Walton Beach
Walter Edward Aldridge of Destin died September 19 1986 at home. Survived by wife Gomi ly and J Aldridge. son Robert Aldridge. daughters Jean Ryan and Barbara Solem. sister Violette Lachowski. sister Yvonne Cardoso. three grandchildren. Friends 1 to 2 pm Monday at McLaughlin Mortuary Fort Walton Beach. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by McLaughlin Mortuary.
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Walter Edward Aldridge
Destin
Tiday
Sarin
Gomily
J. Aldridge
Brazil
Kanne
Taeie
Aaloneering Comptroller
Sarvi
Vv Reese Eeeee
Robert Alar Brighton
Raine Jean Ioe Pores
E . S. Ryan
Washington, D.C
Barbara Jean Solem
Fort Walton Beach
Violette
Lachowski
Rio de Janeiro
Yvonne Cardoso
Nova Fibur
McLaughlin Mortuary
Chestnut Avenue
Wapt
McLa
Charles Averagce
Patrick Cunningham
American Cancer Society
Hospital Drive
Fort Walton
Destin Considers Buying 5-Acre Club Site For Recreation
The Destin City Council weighs purchasing a five acre site for a public recreation complex with possible uses including aerobics, bridge, crafts, racquetball, and tennis court refurbishing. The land must pass review by the land committee and be appraised before a final decision. The budget contemplates a $160,000 acquisition.
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Thorawth Bing
Matt Burns
Destin City
Destin Club
Destin Council approves Riviera Plaza Phase One Hotel
The Destin City Council unanimously approved phase one of the Riviera Plaza Hotel project on US 98, a 444 unit 17 story hotel with a restaurant and amenities, but must review water and sewer capacity before phase two. Destin Planning Commission discussed a 3.4 acre site at 170 Gulfshore Drive adjacent to Waterview Towers. Agent G Thomas Smith of Pensacola said the project would be three separate 36 unit buildings and the Sealoft II project was tabled to the next meeting. The developer Colin de Silva of General Management Corp has a history of multi million dollar resorts in Hawaii and other states.
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Destin Planning Commission
Gulfshore Drive
Waterview Towers
G. Thomas Smith
Pensacola
Destin City
Destin
Riviera Plaza
U.S
Colin de Silva
General Management Corporation
DeSilva
Hawaii
Crime report details multiple vehicle and home thefts in Destin area
A series of thefts and break ins are reported across Destin and nearby areas. Victims include Carroll Meinits and Deborah Hamilton with cash, wallets and a damaged entry, while George Baker and James Meany report car break ins at Henderson Beach State Park with cash and cards stolen. Heavy vehicle item losses include T tops for a 1983 Datsun and two T tops for another vehicle. Total values cited reach about 2,000 dollars plus boating and home valuables. Local residents report ongoing incidents Sept 14 and 15 with neighbors intervening in one case.
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Carrol L. Meinits
Dothan
Deborah Jo Hamilton
Ion Drive
Village
George Paul Baker Jr
Walton Beach
Henderson Beach State Park
Destin
James J. Meany Jr
Eglin Air Force Base
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Holiday Isle
Holiday Isle Yacht Club
Walter E. Aldridge
Y Sheryl Gucich
Cd Apa
Florida
South Walton County
P.O
Sarah Ann Kahn
Indian Hills Apt
Sanyo
Fisher
Mike Dahnke
David
Michael Tippit
FT. Walton’s
Rolex
REPAI
Dan Gendron
Vandegriff
Miracle Strip
S.E
Ft. Walton
Vandegriff's
Diamond
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