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Destin council asks staff to open talks with state over Noriego Pointe after public outcry; resolution seeking CFO probe fails
Summary
Following public concern about a draft county management plan that includes commercial marina elements, the council directed staff to engage the state about conservation zoning for the recently purchased Noriego Pointe parcel; an attempt to request a state CFO investigation of the purchase failed.
At the request of numerous residents, the City Council directed city staff to open talks with state officials to clarify the future land‑use and zoning for a roughly four‑acre parcel the State of Florida purchased in December adjacent to Noriego Pointe Park.
City staff told the council the packet included a draft lease between the state and Okaloosa County and a county draft management plan. The city’s manager/attorney asked whether council wanted staff to begin conversations with the state about designating the…
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