Recently while eating breakfast in Bruce Fl, I was told a International airport was under construction between Panama City and Destin near State Road 20. Also, that Tribal Indians were trying to get the go-ahead on a Casino. I am a Condo owner in Destin and would appeciate any info on these rumors.
International Airport and Casino
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mayo 46 said:
mayo46. Any kin to the Mayo's of Grayton?Now, back it up, beep, beep, beep....you were eating breakfast in Bruce? People actually eat at that restaurant? It always appears to be closed and empty when I drive by.
mayo 46 said:
Nice first post :roll:
Airport - More than likely, except it will be north of Inlet Beach
Casino - Extremely doubtful
And just out of curiosity, what exactly are "Tribal Indians?"
mayo 46 said:
All you need to know on the airport.
Casino? I have not heard about the Indian Casino, but you can currently gamble on dogs and play Texas Hold 'em at the dog tracks, just up the street in Ebro.
JB is not far off base on the location. It will be north of RiverCamps (a JOE company), east of Hwy 79, South of Hwy 20 and north of the Bay.
Joe, I think I remember someone posted that upon completion, they would build a four-lane parkway from the airport straight into Seagrove Beach. Was I just imagining this? If true, I cannot think of a more horrific scenario for the area.
JB said:
You were not completely dreaming. I have mentioned, and I think Kurt also mentioned the likely hood of JOE building a bridge across the Intercoastal which would take people directly from the airport thru WaterSound North so that people would have direct access to JOE's property all the way to the beach. That is just a guess on my part, but a fairly logical one given a little time to do so. I did not mention a four lane, but I could see that too, happening down the road.
I've heard the bridge across the Intercoastal story too, and no doubt JOE has the pockets to do it. That would be a massive undertaking...keeping in mind that the Bunker/Steele Field/Pine Log communities tend to flood extremely easily...great fishing, though!
As far as Indians...I haven't heard of a casino, and certainly we don't have a reservation here as South Florida does, but Bruce is the home of the local Creek Indian tribe so it's quite interesting you heard that there. It has only been within the last twenty years or so that our local Indian population has gone public. It is my understanding that several generations of today's members grew up hiding their Indian heritage in order to get work and avoid discrimination.
As far as Indians...I haven't heard of a casino, and certainly we don't have a reservation here as South Florida does, but Bruce is the home of the local Creek Indian tribe so it's quite interesting you heard that there. It has only been within the last twenty years or so that our local Indian population has gone public. It is my understanding that several generations of today's members grew up hiding their Indian heritage in order to get work and avoid discrimination.
No kin, my name is Copeland from Georgia, Bruce Cafe has the best breakfast on Hwy 20, recommend...sweet potato pancakes.steele mama said:
Now, back it up, beep, beep, beep....you were eating breakfast in Bruce? People actually eat at that restaurant? It always appears to be closed and empty when I drive by.
FYI - the cost of constructing a road from Hwy 79 directly to hwy 98, and a bridge to make it happen would be pennies on the dollar compared to the prices they will get for the lots along the way. Currently, there is not an residential intercoastal development in the area and JOE owns all of the land on both sides from Peach Creek area through Lake Powell. I smell potential for commercial along the roadsides, too. Without the roads and bridge, this property would not be nearly as pricey as it will be with them.
