Destin Council calls for transparency after $83M land deal for Norriego Point

Destin leaders say Floridaβs $83 million beach buy came with too many closed doors β and too little local say. Hereβs what theyβre 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 countyβs $10.5 million appraisal.