Destin Government Approves Demolishing STR buildings

[James Bradin]

"This spring, motorists, pedestrians and other travelers on Scenic U.S. Highway 98 near the city-owned Shore at Crystal Beach Park could be able to start enjoying an expansive view of the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in decades.

On Monday, the Destin City Council unanimously approved paying $137,477 to Baker-based Jobe’s Dirt Works to demolish and clear away several short-term rental residential buildings next to the park to provide more public beach for residents and visitors."

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Obviously this is a smaller job, however are you concerned that this could set a precedent by the city to try to limit the STR market in Destin even more?

[Avery Carl]

It looks to me like the owner of those buildings willingly sold to the city. I don't think it's a case of the city trying to limit short term rentals, it's trying to provide more public beach access for the people who are coming to stay in short term rentals. The guests in my house in Crystal Beach thank them lol.