Spectacularly situated on the Emerald Coast on Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawatchee Bay is the City of Fort Walton Beach. Located in Okaloosa County, Florida, the city has a population of approximately 22,000 people.

Fort Walton Beach has a long history with tourism. Tourists, resort hotels, and the waterfront have been a part of Fort Walton Beach since its earliest days. Not limited to tourism, Fort Walton is starting to attract many diverse industries who are enamored by the city's gorgeous surroundings. High-tech, agriculture, and manufacturing industries also make a presence here.

Okaloosa County has 37 public schools, six private schools, and two vocational centers, all accredited by the State of Florida and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system is ranked as one of the best educational systems in the nation.

What recreational activities can't you do here. Besides the magnificent white-sand beaches, the area is endowed with 12 championship golf courses for the avid golf enthusiast, and many well-maintained public parks. Many state parks are just a short drive away.

Fort Walton is a beautiful place to live. In 1997, Fort Walton Beach was honored to be named by Money magazine as one of the 10 Best Place to Live among the 300 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.A.