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City of Fort Walton Beach talks social distancing guidelines at local parks and boat ramps

COVID-19: Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie gives us an update on city operations since the shutdown, along with requesting social distancing guidelines be followed at local parks and boat ramps. Here’s what we discussed.

Jared Williams

COVID-19: Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie gives us an update on city operations since the shutdown, along with requesting social distancing guidelines be followed at local parks and boat ramps. Here’s what we discussed.

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