Articles by Matt Algarin
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Beach chair crunch: City looks to regulate Norriego Point
Who should be able to place chairs on Norriego Point, how many, when and where? These are all questions the city aims to answer in due time. “I have an issue with chairs,” Councilman Jim Wood s... READ MORE
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Bridge Authority aims to ‘speed things up’ with Mid-Bay connector project
Work on the Mid-Bay Bridge connector is on schedule, and Jim Vest says the new bypass road is expected to open by January 2014. “It’s definitely going to speed things up,” said the director of ... READ MORE
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Annual roadway assessment identifies problem areas in city
Public services crews at the city have made a list and checked it twice after wrapping up their roadway assessments. “We have 48 roadways that can be considered for repairs,” Deputy Public Serv... READ MORE
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CRA Board talks transit stops
While city leaders agree that improvements are needed at the Marler Street parking lot, some could do without the proposed transit stop that would sit beside it. “We are trying to get the traff... READ MORE
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Gulf Power to replace power poles along U.S. Hwy. 98
Gulf Power will be ringing in the New Year with new power poles in Destin. Come Jan. 4, the power company will be replacing 29 wooden power poles in the Destin area with concrete poles. Gul... READ MORE
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‘Not out to hammer people’: Code enforcement sweeping city for sign violations
David Bazylak says educating residents and business owners on the city’s sign ordinance is a continual process, and his code enforcement team is ready to help. “We want businesses to be able to... READ MORE
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Boshamps taking shape along harbor (PHOTOS)
Work on Boshamps Oyster House is well on its way, General Manager Miller Phillips tells The Log. They are currently working on the boardwalk behind the old Flamingo Café location, which is star... READ MORE
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Councilmembers, residents speak out against roadway on Norriego Point (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's CRA Board and City Council meetings and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read about what was discussed, CLICK HERE. READ MORE
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Development would bring indoor shooting/archery range to vacant Club Overboard building
Local developer Damon Becnel plans to breathe life into the long-abandoned Club Overboard/Twisted Palm building on U.S. Hwy. 98 with his Family Hunt Club concept, which includes an indoor ... READ MORE
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Panthers pounce on Marlins: Davidson’s size and athleticism too much for Destin Middle
The Davidson Panthers’ length was too much for the home team Monday night as the Destin Marlins dropped their first game of the season 58-24 in middle school basketball action. “They have a lot... READ MORE
