AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Walton Beach Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:10 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fort Walton Beach - Friends of the Fort Walton Beach Public Library is conducting a book sale . Funds raised at the book sale will assist with buying... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/book-sale-and-holiday-cookie-swap-234726 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/book-sale-and-holiday-cookie-swap-234726 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fort Walton Beach - The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center will hold its annual Christmas Open House at the Camp Walton... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/christmas-open-house-at-camp-walton-schoolhouse-234729 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/christmas-open-house-at-camp-walton-schoolhouse-234729 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 City Suspends Sanitation Pickup City Offices to Close City Council Meeting still Scheduled Fort Walton Beach,FL---The City has suspended all... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/tropical-storm-ida-update-2-232916 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/tropical-storm-ida-update-2-232916 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tropical Storm Ida Update (#1) City of FWB Prepares for Possible Severe Weather Fort Walton Beach,FL---Due to the anticipated sever weather... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-prepares-for-severe-weather-232704 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-prepares-for-severe-weather-232704 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Middle school through high school - come enjoy a great time every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm!  Great Bible study, Pizza, and Games. http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/youth-prayer-pizza-pong-232668 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/youth-prayer-pizza-pong-232668 Religion and Spirituality Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the City of Fort Walton Beach Weekly Review - October 30,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-30-2009-232109 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-30-2009-232109 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Help support Green Awareness RECYCLE Bring the following items: Support Ronald Mcdonald House With Aluminum Cans And Help Us Set A Guinness Record... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/america-recycles-day-at-fwb-city-hall-231838 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/america-recycles-day-at-fwb-city-hall-231838 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fort Walton Beach,FL---The proposed Affordable Health Care for America Act is available for citizen review at the Fort Walton Beach Library, 185... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/proposed-health-care-bill-available-for-review-at-fwb-library-230736 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/proposed-health-care-bill-available-for-review-at-fwb-library-230736 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fort Walton Beach – The Fort Walton Beach Creative Senior Center will host the 10th Annual Northwest Florida Doll and Teddy Bear Show. The show... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/10th-annual-doll-and-teddy-bear-show-229594 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/10th-annual-doll-and-teddy-bear-show-229594 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the City of Fort Walton Beach Weekly Review - October 23,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-23-2009-229481 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-23-2009-229481 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach – The Fort Walton Beach City Council approved a new ordinance on alcohol sales on second reading last night, Tuesday, October... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-council-approves-new-alcohol-sales-ordinance-229487 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-council-approves-new-alcohol-sales-ordinance-229487 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach,FL---The Fort Walton Beach Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.  The City encourages... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/halloween-safety-tips-228953 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/halloween-safety-tips-228953 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach,FL---The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center is hosting Haunted History Tours, based on authentic local history,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/haunted-history-tours-226088 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/haunted-history-tours-226088 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/baker/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-okaloosa-county-227909 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/baker/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-okaloosa-county-227909 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach - The City of Fort Walton Beach announced its Employee and Manager of the Year during today’s Florida Local Government Week... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-announces-employee-and-manager-of-the-year-224968 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-announces-employee-and-manager-of-the-year-224968 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach – The City of Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Association... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/chester-pruitt-park-reopening-225109 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/chester-pruitt-park-reopening-225109 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach,FL---Come join the Fort Walton Beach Public Library as we host Dr. Richard Hallion, an internationally recognized aerospace and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/dr-richard-hallion-coming-to-fwb-library-224269 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/dr-richard-hallion-coming-to-fwb-library-224269 Schools and Libraries Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the City of Fort Walton Beach Weekly Review - October 9,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-9-2009-224071 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-9-2009-224071 Government and Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach,FL---The City of Fort Walton Beach, through the Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/notice-of-intent-to-award-fdot-arra-projects-224101 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/notice-of-intent-to-award-fdot-arra-projects-224101 Government and Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach - The City of Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Florida Local Government  on Wednesday, October 21st with an employee picnic... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/florida-government-week-224010 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/florida-government-week-224010 Government and Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach – The City of Fort Walton Beach has been notified that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fwb-receives-prestigious-finance-award-223194 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fwb-receives-prestigious-finance-award-223194 Government and Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach - The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center presents The Haunted History Tours based on authentic local... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/haunted-history-tours-209614 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/haunted-history-tours-209614 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Please follow this link to the October 2, 2009 Weekly... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-2-2009-220442 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/city-of-fort-walton-beach-weekly-review-october-2-2009-220442 Government and Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fort Walton Beach, FL - The City of Fort Walton Beach will host a free workshop on energy and water conservation in the Municipal Auditorium located... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/conservation-workshop-at-municipal-auditorium-220282 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortwaltonbeach/news/conservation-workshop-at-municipal-auditorium-220282 Government and Politics Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500