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The ugly truth of offshore oil

Until 2002, offshore drilling was one of the biggest local environmental issues.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

WEAR TV3

Destin Leaders Fighting Oil Drilling

Business leaders in Destin are trying to stop oil drilling close to home. The Board Of The Destin Chamber Of Commerce has put out a resolution against drilling within forty miles of the Northwest Florida coast.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Northwest Florida Daily News

Destin rated top destination for July 4th weekend

Destin has once again proven itself to be a world-class vacation destination spot by landing a spot on Priceline.com's 6th annual list of the "Top 50 4th of July Weekend Travel Destinations." The Web site, which compiled data from more than 30,000 hotel reservations, found Destin to be the 38th most booked location for the holiday, ranking it in ...

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

BonitaNews.com - Bonita Springs, Florida

Fishing: World's largest shark in Gulf a whale of a sight

Now 53, he has fished the Gulf of Mexico nearly his whole life, even working as a deckhand on a charter boat in his youth.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Panama City News Herald

Three teens arrested after pizza delivery robbery

Three local teens were arrested after following a pizza delivery person and conspiring to rob him at gunpoint.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Scott Russell named vice president, sales & marketing at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort

DESTIN, FL, June 30 /PRNewswire/ - Intrawest ULC, a leader in the development and management in destination resorts, today announced the appointment of Scott Russell to the position of vice president of sales and marketing at Sandestin Golf and Beach R -- -------------------------------------- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers the most ...

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Northwest Florida Daily News

Harley riders revving up for possible 2010 rally in Destin

Nothing could top the Emerald Coast for next year's Florida Harley Owners Group's state rally, the organization's Bruce Fuller says.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Northwest Florida Daily News

Last derelict boat gone from Destin waters

With the removal of the derelict Glory, the city's waterfront now is free of abandoned boats, code enforcement officer David Bazylak says.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

Destin Selected a Top Destination for July 4th

Destin, Florida was ranked among ther top 50 most popular destinations for the upcoming Independence Day weekend.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

WJHG-TV Panama City

Investigator: Sansom's Conduct Creates Doubts

A special investigator for the Florida House of Representatives says he's found probable cause that former Speaker Ray Sansom's conduct created a loss of confidence in the integrity of the House.

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Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

Splash Day at Destin Community Center

Splash Day at the Destin Community Center is set for July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, featuring a huge water slide, a surf-n-slide, cotton candy, popcorn, snow-cones, and refreshments, is geared for children ages 5-14. All children must wear a bathing suit and sunscreen, and bring a towel.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

'Trying time' a 'tremendous opportunity' for Jim 'N Nick's

If you think this is the wrong time and the wrong economy for a new restaurant to open in Destin, Tom Rice disagrees.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Hotel Online

Management of the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort in Destin,...

Management of the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort in Destin, Florida Pumped About the Resort's 25th Anniversary Jun.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Northwest Florida Daily News

Brother punches brother in the nose for alleged frame up

A Destin man admitted to punching his brother in the face for allegedly 'framing him.' The victim told Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies his brother had punched him in the face because the victim's brother had been setting him up regarding some recent car burglaries.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

www.rulnickrealty.com | Wendy Rulnick Destin FL

Destin Florida Short Sale Condos Affected by Past Due Condo Fees

In Destin, Florida, and around the country, as time goes by with short sales, a new problem is growing-- unpaid condo association dues. I currently have two short sales pending with with over $20,000 in unpaid association dues. Short sale mortgage holders are growing weary of paying these huge back-fees to facilitate a short sale.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Platts

US Senate Energy Committee approves broad-based policy bill

The US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday approved a wide-ranging energy bill that would both expand drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and impose a renewable energy and efficiency requirement on utilities.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Panama City News Herald

Wrecked, bloody boat leads FWC to arrest operator

A bloody wrecked boat that had hit the Destin Bridge recently led investigators to search local hospitals for the driver and passenger.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Clover Herald

High court steps into Fla. beach erosion dispute

The Supreme Court has stepped into a property-rights dispute over plans to rebuild eroded beaches on Florida's Gulf coast.

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News Press

Florida Sen. Nelson takes aim at offshore drilling

TALLAHASSEE - U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson vowed today to tie the Senate in knots to stop a federal energy bill that would allow drilling as close as 10 miles from western Panhandle beaches, including Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and Destin.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Panama City News Herald

Nelson, Miller, denounce oil-drilling amendment

An oil-drilling amendment moving through the U.S. Senate's Energy Committee has caught the attention of the Emerald Coast.

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