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Okaloosa County Updates

Destin property tax increaseThe Destin City Council recently established the budget for 2016-17 which includes a 7.6% increase in property taxes.

The new millage rate will be 1.615. Here are some of the areas the extra money will be used:

  • Stormwater and sidewalk repairs
  • A marine unit with a personal watercraft for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
  • Increased law enforcement coverage for spring break

Other decisions that resulted from the latest council meeting:

  • A temporary tree-cutting ban
  • With the 30-year contract with Gulf Power coming to an end, the council has decided to take proposals to do a feasibility analysis for purchasing the city's electrical utility. I wonder how many thousands of dollars they'll spend before…

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Coastal Dune Lakes in South Walton

Coastal Dune Lakes

Stunningly beautiful are my first thoughts when asked about our coastal dune lakes.  These natural masterpieces are only found, in North America, along the Beaches of South Walton and we are blessed with 15 lakes that have over 26 miles of coastline.  This map provides the names and locations of each. 

What makes these lakes unique?  They share an intermittent connection with the Gulf of Mexico called an outfall.  Since the lakes are fed by run-off, rain, and surge, the outfall provides a means for flood control, draining excess water into the Gulf.  The outfall also provides a pathway for salt water to enter during high tide.  The result is a diverse eco system.

Recreational Activities along the Coastal Dune lakes

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