Obituary: Aquilla Marler 89 Destin resident dies
Aquilla Marler 89 of 633 Calhoun Ave Destin died at home on Sept 19 1985. A Destin native and former lumber industry executive he was WWI infantry veteran a 32nd Degree Mason and Scottish Rite member. Survivors include his children siblings grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Destin with Rev. John Parks officiating. Burial followed in Marler Cemetery Destin.
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Aquilla Marler
Calhoun Ave
Destin
Mr. Marler
First Presbyterian Church
Scottish Rite
Aquilla Marler Jr
Audrey M. Berry
Priscilla M. Hogeboom
Madeleine M. Brunson
George Marler
Fort Walton Beach
Lucas C. Berry Jr
Henry L. Berry
Forest A. Marler
Barry Marler
Birmingham
Ala
Lisa A. Berry
Timothy A. Marler
John Parks
Marler
Dunes Restoration Plans Hinge On Corps Or Red HorseRole
Campbell says it is unclear whether dune work will be an Army Corps of Engineers project or handled by Red Horse. The Corps redredged Navarre after Frederic, but a dune restoration plan needs study. Peebles calls for coordination with the state Department of Natural Resources before any restoration, to protect coastal environments.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Red Horse
Campbell
Corps of Engineers
Navarre
Frederic
Peebles
State Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Dune Erosion Sparks Evacuation Concerns After Elena
Peebles warns future evacuation could be at risk if a hurricane nears and the highway washes out as the storm surge crosses the dune line. A Band-Aid fix could be sand imports, a sand fence, and vegetation to halt dune movement, prioritizing the dune on the highway's south side for restoration.
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Peebles
Elena
Destin weighs rezoning after local plan changes
Planning officials discuss impacts of a new state law on rezonings. Jane Moore says once Destin adopts a comprehensive plan, rezonings will drop as residents and officials align towns with defined guidelines. The city has received five rezoning requests since February and will require annual reviews after finalizing the plan.
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Iny
Planning Commission
Jane Moore
Bob Kessler
DCA
Brown
Destin
Moore
Destin Faces Planning Dispute Over Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Act passed this year. If Destin and the DCA disagree a hearing between local and state officials is required. If Destin proceeds without DCA approval the DCA may petition the governor and Cabinet. A substantially affected person can appeal changes.
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Destin
DCA
Kessler
Florida bumper law targets truck heights to reduce fatalities
Parrish notes uncertainty and possible convoy protest as Oct 1 deadline nears. Tolling fines of 30 dollars and court costs for noncompliance. Law demands bumpers within specified heights tied to vehicle weight to lower fatal injuries. patrol cites several high bumper accidents and fatalities over five years.
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Parrish
Highway Patrol
Tallahassee
Col
Bobby R. Burkett
Florida Highway Patrol
FHP
Robert Farrior
Okaloosa Fhp
Bed Tax Vote Eyes Local Passage After 1978 Defeat
Area residents look for local approval of a bed tax. The 1978 countywide measure failed by a four to one margin, and current discussions indicate a non countywide approach is likely.
Destin Bed Tax Debate Aims to Fund Roads and Bridges
The division centers on using raised bed tax revenue to fund enhanced roads and bridges as tourists increase. Some favor action before more tourists arrive, while others argue tourist numbers will boost gas tax funds already earmarked for road and bridge projects. The Destin Chamber of Commerce awaits questionnaire results before taking a public stance.
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Destin Chamber of Commerce
Couple Survives Earthquake After Hotel Closure in Mexico
Cooper Watkins reports that a couple, Scott and Michelle, survived a hotel evacuation in Ixtapa after the quake that left the hotel heavily damaged and drew help from local ham radio operators. Scott earlier described fleeing a hurricane and dreading a bed that rocks.
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Ixtapa
Cooper Watkins
Austin American Statesman
Scott Watkins
Scott
State Department
Earl Hutto
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