Destin Council calls for transparency after $83M land deal for Norriego Point
Destin leaders say Florida’s $83 million beach buy came with too many closed doors — and too little local say. Here’s what they’re doing to bring the deal into the sunshine.
Sen. Don Gaetz weighs in on $83M state purchase of Norriego Point
Florida plans to spend $83 million to purchase four acres of waterfront land at Norriego Point in Destin for public park and marina use, a move praised by Okaloosa County officials but questioned by Sen. Don Gaetz over the high price compared with the county’s $10.5 million appraisal.
The Government Will Buy $80+ Million Worth of Beach Front in Destin. Is That A Good Thing?
Florida’s Cabinet approves a controversial $83 million land buy in Destin that could massively profit a felon developer with deep political ties, at the expense of local tax revenues.
