La Famiglia Pizza

Restaurant Roundup

LaFamiglia La Famiglia’s new Shalimar location brings the welcoming spirit and rich flavors of an Italian family table to the Fort Walton Beach area. Begin...
Boardwalk Tacos

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island Introduces Columbus Day Weekend Celebration, Fall...

Four days of pirate-themed entertainment, a beachfront movie, karaoke and fireworks join returning favorites, including  fireworks and the 11th annual Tricks & Treasures. The Boardwalk...
Sports Bar

Best Places to Watch Your Favorite Teams

AJ’s on the Bayou Kick back by the water and cheer on your team at AJ’s on the Bayou, located at the base of the...
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Game Day Starts Early at Rick’s

Football takes center stage at Rick’s Seafood and Sports. Owners Chris and Jen Pike are passionate football fans with Pittsburgh roots, and they’ve created...
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Beyond the Festivals: An October Weekend for Big Ideas

By Lori Leath Miller  October on the Emerald Coast does not exactly slow down. If anything, the local calendar shifts into another gear. Weekends fill with...
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Veteran Divers Clear 1,000 Pounds of Local Reef Debris

By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO Some of the most damaging debris beneath the waters off Destin-Fort Walton Beach weighs almost nothing at all. Nearly...
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Two Honors for G.S. Gelato Co-Founder Simona Faroni

The Fort Walton Beach entrepreneur earns two 2026 distinctions from the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women. Simona Faroni, co-founder of G.S. Gelato...
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Newsletter – September – Surtax

“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will...
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The It Girl of Game Night

By Liesel Schmidt The satisfying click of tiles against the background noise of easy conversation that may or may not include gossip (we’re here for...
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Get Strong and Celebrate at MaxStrength Fitness!

Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 73 Eglin Parkway, Suite 113, Uptown Station | Fort Walton Beach MaxStrength Fitness is celebrating its Fort Walton...