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The economic impact of the Fort Walton Beach Athletic Complex

We caught up with Recreation & Cultural Services Director Jeff Peters with the City of Fort Walton Beach Public Info to talk about the economic impact the Preston Hood Athletic Complex has […]

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We caught up with Recreation & Cultural Services Director Jeff Peters with the City of Fort Walton Beach Public Info to talk about the economic impact the Preston Hood Athletic Complex has had on the area since it opened! The numbers are pretty impressive!

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