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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log outlines weekly publication timing and mailing details for Destin and South Walton County residents. It notes Wednesday and Saturday issues at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 and Second Class Mail delivery to subscribers.
A writer recounts his brother’s car theft in broad daylight and his own later home robbery. He details initial numbness, anger, and a private detective mindset as he analyzes clues, suspects a familiar neighbor, and hopes for a future arrest to move the case from statistic to solved.
Editorial warns South Walton must act before state closure of landfills triggers back yard dumps and steep fines. Residents, commissioners, and waste professionals discuss costly, high-stakes solutions and urge timely input to avoid a junk-yard landscape and taxpayer waste.
Destin residents attend rezoning hearings over Joe's Bayou area where the Kelly Trust seeks to keep Business Tourism zoning while neighbors push for single family residential. The debate highlights state growth controls, coastal setback and barrier bills, with talk of a yacht club compromise to curb pollution and ease sailboat crowding.
A reader argues the Sept editorial unfairly criticized the Marine Fisheries Commission appointments. He lists two commercial, two sport fishing, two scientists, and one environmentalist, notes no shrimp industry rep, urges giving the panel a chance, and warns changes would need legislative action. he offers to visit Destin to discuss. He also cautions about transferring to Game and Fish and the lack of control over Federal regulations.
The Destin LOG calls for reader opinions and says letters must be legible and signed with an address. It reserves the right to edit lengthy submissions and lists its mailing address at P.O. Box 95 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541.
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