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‘Military Family Appreciation Day’ this Saturday at The Landing in Fort Walton Beach

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the Military Family Appreciation Day event on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Landing in downtown Fort Walton Beach – 139 SE Brooks Street. Military Family Appreciation Day is a community event that aims to honor the brave service and sacrifices made […]

U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the Military Family Appreciation Day event on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Landing in downtown Fort Walton Beach – 139 SE Brooks Street.

Military Family Appreciation Day is a community event that aims to honor the brave service and sacrifices made by military families and veterans in our area. The event will feature:

  • Live entertainment on the Eglin Federal Credit Union Stage.
  • A free children’s play area.
  • Veteran service organizations, including the USO, Healing Paws for Warriors, Food For Vets, and Homes for Heroes. 
  • In addition, attendees will enjoy complimentary on-site lunch from Sonny’s BBQ sponsored by Step One Automotive Group and Forever Warriors

“We are thrilled to host Military Family Appreciation Day and honor our local military families and veterans,” said Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. “This event is a great way for the community to show its support and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our service members and their families.”

For more information about Military Family Appreciation Day or to become a sponsor or volunteer, please contact the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce at (850) 244-8191 or www.fwbchamber.org.

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“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”
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“How about you join the military and do something for your country?”
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“This parcel needs to remain as a military asset.”
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“Don’t do this!! Keep this property for the military. The public will trash it just like they did at the foot of the Destin bridge and the military closed it...”
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“DO NOT DO THIS! The Eglin Beach park is one of the few areas in Destin that has not been overrun with tourist. This has been one of my family's...”
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“Absolutely not .. let the military keep the land so the military families can enjoy a private area to themselves! When I first moved here there was a NCO beach...”
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“Can we just leave well enough alone. I have been here since 1980 and this has always been a beach for military families. First the NCO Beach Club then open...”
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“ABSOLUTELY NOT! There doesn’t need to be another beach ruined by putting condos, water sport rentals, trash and selfish people tearing the environment up! There’s a reason the base Commander...”
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“Yes, keep it for the military. I have no problem with that at all. As long as the project is funded with revenue from tourist development and not ‘general funds’...”
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