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6 天之前 · The SS United States, America’s fastest ocean liner and a marvel of mid-century maritime engineering, is set to depart Philadelphia this week to begin its journey toward becoming the world’s largest artificial reef off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast.

5 天之前 · Construction at Norriego Point continues with shoreline stabilization, boardwalk pilings, and dune crossovers nearing various stages of completion, according to a Department of Environmental Protection project update shared at Monday’s Destin City Council meeting.. Public Information Director Tamara Young reported that shoreline stabilization work at the harbor entrance, including site ...

5 天之前 · Funded through the NRDA Final Restoration Plan RP-1, the $12.2 million project will transform the waterfront site with improved boat ramp access, expanded parking areas, enhanced nature trails, and new recreational facilities. Plans include a new boat trailer parking lot, mooring dock, restrooms, picnic pavilions, and improved fishing …

6 天之前 · The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter of intent to Eglin Air Force Base on Tuesday to explore managing and operating Eglin Beach Park near the Destin Bridge.. The park, which currently operates as a military-only facility, is open for approximately eight hours daily during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

6 天之前 · The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved $2.1 million in additional funding Tuesday for a multi-use path project along College Boulevard and Forest Road, addressing increased construction costs for the transportation initiative.. The 2.486-mile path will stretch from the intersection of Palm Boulevard and College Boulevard to the intersection of Forest Road and Rocky Bayou Drive ...

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2025年1月8日 · The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in tourist development tax funding for the final segment of the Destin Crosstown Connector project.. The approved interlocal agreement with the City of Destin covers construction of the Beach Drive to Benning Drive roadway leg, which will complete the connector route running from Commons Drive to Stahlman Avenue.