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VIDEO: Massive American flag raised at new Freedom Tech Center development in Fort Walton Beach

One of Florida’s largest American flags now flies over the new Freedom Tech Center in North Fort Walton Beach, marking a significant milestone for the mixed-use development project. Developer Jay Odom, […]

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One of Florida’s largest American flags now flies over the new Freedom Tech Center in North Fort Walton Beach, marking a significant milestone for the mixed-use development project.

The flag, measuring 105 feet by 70 feet, was raised on a 200-foot pole at the site on Lewis Turner Boulevard. According to area residents, the flag is visible from as far away as the Shalimar bridge.

Developer Jay Odom, also known for the American flag at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach, is behind the Freedom Tech Center project. The flag-raising process took approximately 15 minutes to complete.

The Freedom Tech Center is being built on 50 acres of land leased from the U.S. Air Force, adjacent to the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. The development aims to transform the north side of Fort Walton Beach into a commercial hub, offering a variety of amenities.

Plans for the center include housing, job opportunities, hotel and meeting spaces, restaurants, Class A office space, and a 4-acre recreational park. The project is expected to significantly impact the local economy and community landscape.

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