When Fort Walton Beach High School Cafeteria Manager Robin Brown started receiving daily emails from a vegan student to see if he could eat lunch, she started preparing vegan options. According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach High School is the only school in the county that provides vegan options for lunch and it has been popular not only with students, but some teachers who are also vegan or vegetarian. To read more on the new vegan lunch options, click here.
42,000-square foot trampoline park coming to Destin
Urban Air Adventure Park is planning on bringing a 42,000-square foot trampoline park to Destin. According to The Destin Log, the trampoline park will also have an Urban Air Sky Rider Indoor Coaster, a tube playground, ropes and climbing courses, a “Ninja Warrior” obstacle course and other unique attractions. Urban Air Adventure Park is scheduled to open in late spring of 2019 and will be located in the Emerald Coast Center near Bealls Outlet. To read more on what they plan to offer, click here.
Acting FWB Police Chief announced retirement
On Friday, Acting Chief of Police Bill Royal announced his retirement from Fort Walton Beach Police Department after serving for over 20 years. In a press release on Friday, it stated that Royal decided to retire to enjoy more time with his family, refereeing volleyball, and pursuing other opportunities. Chief Royal’s position will be filled by Robert Lovering. Robert Lovering will serve as the new Interim Chief of Police starting Monday, September 17, 2018.
NEW Sandestin Hotel
Construction has started for the new 250-room Sandestin Hotel at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, which is slated to open in April 2020. According to The Destin Log, the new hotel will feature a three-meal restaurant, lobby bar, luxury spa, fitness center, a rooftop pool, more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space and a 13,000-square-foot ballroom. To read more on the what to expect at the new hotel, click here.
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