Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Crestview and Ft. Walton Beach have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Mortgage | |
Regions Mortgage - Debbie Parmer - - Providing excellent mortgage service to her clients for 16 years. Debbie will help you select a mortgage that best meets your financial needs with up to 100% financing. Make your dream a reality, call Debbie at (850) 585-8448 or email her at debbie.parmer@regions.com
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Waterstone Mortgage - The Botelho Team of Waterstone Mortgage consists of Sue Botelho, Sales Manager and Loan Originator and Laura Baldwin, Loan Processor. They are located in Ft. Walton Beach, FL and serve clients in the entire state of Florida and Alabama with a focus on the Panhandle of Florida. They specialize in VA, FHA, USDA and condotel mortgages. Phone: Office: 850-362-6901; Cell: 850-797-7946 website: www.sue-botelho.com
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Waterstone Mortgage - Laura Nelson - Laura can be reached at
Waterstone Mortage
2 Park Circle
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
LNelson@waterstonemortgage.com
850-362-6901 (Business)
850-217-9064 (Mobile)
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Home financing that's right for you. Because your home is one of your biggest investments, it's important to ensure that your mortgage fits your needs. That's our specialty - finding mortgage solutions that meet your current situation while complementing your long-term financial goals. Our goal is to help you determine what mortgage options work best for you, guide you through the loan process, and answer your questions. Visit with Ann Buroker today.
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| Insurance | |
| Term Broker Insurance - Term Brokers is helping to strengthen the economy of the Florida housing market by offering homeowner's insurance at rates that will lower your escrow payments significantly. While others are making headlines (and record profits) by washing their good hands clean of their longtime good neighbors, we are making many new friends all over Florida. Call us today to discuss many coverage options that are available and a quick quote. | |
Compare Homeowners Insurance - Shop and Compare Insurance Rates in Florida
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| Home Inspections | |
Amerispec - Brett Six - We perform our home inspections with you in mind. From the first contact with our courteous office staff to our expertly trained inspectors, we promise timely service, thorough inspections, computer generated reports and a guarantee of satisfaction. No one does it better!
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| Adams Home Inspections - Adams Home inspections LLC is the premier home inspection company in your area. We have been trusted by home buyers to help them make informed buying decisions. Our home inspections typically range from 2-3 hours long depending on the size of the house and you are invited to follow along with your inspector as they perform their inspection. When the inspection is over, your inspector will prepare a detailed inspection report regarding the property. Call us today at 850-305-3116 | |
| Wagner Home Inspections - Residential, Commercial and Insurance Inspections (including Mobile Homes) 850-650-7710 | |
| Beach to Bayou Property Inspections - Beach to Bayou is a locally owned, independent home inspection service, not an impersonal national franchise nor "large cookie cutter" operation. When you select Beach to Bayou, you are dealing with the owner - - and my goal is to provide the most professional and highest quality inspection service in this market, and have fun doing it! I want you to feel confident that Beach to Bayou is THE BEST CHOICE for your home inspection needs. | |
| Lawn and Garden | |
| Gaia's Garden n Gallery - 28 Eglin Pky SE Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 Shelly Langshaw Phone & Fax: 850-863-4040 We have a variety of organic products for the environmentally conscious consumer. Grow gorgeous flowers, shrubs, trees and vegetables... | |
| e-scapes - Stacey & Jeremy Reiser - 850-837-6580 Eco-friendly landscaping. Mitigation/restoration planting, native buffer planting, aquascaping, mixed containers, unique flower/herb beds, general landscaping | |
| Hair & Beauty | |
| Brava Hair Studio & Day Spa - 850-833-3003 306 Perry Avenue - Downtown Fort Walton Beach Welcome to Brava Hair Studio & Day Spa. Come spend an ultimate day of pampering with hair cuts, hair extensions, color, highlights, facials, manicures, massage, and pedicures! You will leave looking and feeling your best! Then, enjoy the rest of your afternoon amid the shops, boutiques, and restaurants in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Florida, only 10 minutes West of Destin. | |
| Photography | |
| Coastal Reflections - Andrea Benson Richard - 850-650-7676 Now, you can enjoy the magic of the Emerald Coast as captured by Destin photographer, Andrea Benson Richard. Focusing her work on nature, Andrea's photography brings to life all aspects of the beautiful coastal area she calls home. All of Andrea's prints are available for sale online and can also be seen at Geana's Art Gallery in Destin, Florida and Quayside Gallery in Pensacola, Florida | |
| Unique Businesses | |
| M E Lasers - 850-424-3759 174 Azalea Drive - Destin, FL 32541 Custom laser etching and design for awards, plaques, marble, granite, mirror, nametags, badges, gifts. Our only limitation is your imagination. | |
| Utilities | |
CHELCO - Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc. (CHELCO) is one of 16 cooperatives in the state of Florida. CHELCO is the fifth largest and serves slightly more than 40,000 residential and commercial accounts in Walton and Okaloosa counties and portions of Holmes and Santa Rosa counties. CHELCO has about 3,385 miles of line.
As a cooperative, CHELCO is dedicated to providing its members with safe, reliable and cost-effective power.
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Cox Communications - Digital cable, digital telephone, high speed internet, HD service
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Gulf Power - Southern Company affiliate serves Florida customers, and offers energy-saving products, services, and ideas for home and business.
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Okaloosa County Water & Sewer - A professional, community organization providing the customers of Okaloosa County an ample and affordable supply of clean, safe drinking water, with a commitment to collecting and disposing of domestic waste in a manner that protects the environmental future of our county
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Okaloosa Gas District - Okaloosa Gas District - Natural Gas
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| Food and Restaurants | |
| Culinary Gallery - We at the Culinary Gallery feel that the presentation of food and the presentation of special meals or special events are the key ingredients blending together to the fruition of a successful function. | |
| Lesgo Personal Chef - Leslye Brewer - 850-315-0400 LesGo provides Elegant Cuisine, Casual Dinning, Special Occasion Catering, Picnic and Box Lunches, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hors D'oeuvres, Personal Meal Preparation, Corporate and Business Entertaining, and Full Service Catering in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and surrounding areas of Northwest Florida. | |
| Fun and Entertainment | |
| Crab Island - Crab Island is the premiere on-the-water party spot for Northwest Florida. It's the Gateway to the Emerald Coast. Every weekend hundreds of boats (and sometimes thousands!) congregate on the water just north of the Destin Bridge to enjoy the sun, fun, and music. | |
| NightSkewl - We are dedicated to bringing you the NightLife of the 850 area! From clubs and parties, music, to the streets. Entertainment Starts Here!!! | |
| Big Kahuna Waterpark - 1007 US Highway 98 East Destin, Florida 32541 Phone: (850) 837-8319 With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna¿s offers something for every member of the family. You can¿t do it all in just one day! | |
| Gulfarium - 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-243-9046 The main attractions of Florida's Gulfarium are the 3 live marine shows that you can see any day of the week, rain or shine. The shows are conveniently scheduled in a series so you'll never have to worry about missing a performance. The series begins with the famous top deck Dolphin Show, followed by the Sea Lion Show, then the dolphins and sea lions perform together. Visit the sharks, penguin and otter feedings. | |
| Tabu Dance & Vertical Fitness - 850-650-5521 Classes in Destin and Fort Walton Beach Tabu Dance & Vertical Fitness has created a hot, sexy, new way to workout! Whether you want to spice up your regular workout, or find a fun and exciting way to get back into fitness all together, Tabu is the class for you! | |
| Signs, Banners, Business Cards | |
Impact Graphics Sign Co - At Impact Graphics, we help you Stand out in a crowded world with our world-class signage solutions. We take a consultative approach to developing the right solution for you. We listen to you and develop solutions that meet your requirements for image, communication, and durability.
As local business owners, we are committed to providing the personal attention and professional service that you expect from a neighbor. We have the resources to execute sign & graphics projects of any scope.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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Crestview Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events
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Destin Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events.
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Eglin Air Force Base - Eglin Air Force Base website loaded with all you need to know.
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Family Watch Dog - We invite you to use our free service to locate registered sex offenders in your area. Just enter an address and we'll show a map. You can click on the squares that appear and see photos (where available) addresses, convictions and other information about the offender
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Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events.
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Hurlburt Field - Hurlburt Field Website loaded with information about this base.
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| Navarre Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events | |
Niceville Valparaiso Bay Area Chamber - Search for local area information, statistics, and events
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Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events.
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Walton County Chamber of Commerce - Search for local information, statistics, and events.
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| Arts & Cultural Events | |
| Arts & Design Society - Information on local art exhibits and classes | |
| Dance Theatre of Northwest Florida - Local Dance Company Perfomance Calendar and information | |
| Emerald Coast Children's Community Theatre - Local childrens theatre | |
| Emerald Coast Chorus - Based in Okaloosa County, Florida, the Emerald Coast Chorus, an all-male a cappella chorus, is dedicated to musical excellence and the preservation of the uniquely American style of music known as "Barbershop." In the years since its inception in 1978, the over 30 voices (and growing) of the Emerald Chorus have become an integral part of the Okaloosa County arts community. | |
| Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus - The chorus is open to all members of the community 18 years of age and older. We invite you to join us for our next production, either as a member of the chorus or as a member of the audience. | |
| Highsteppers - Highsteppers The Toast Of The Emerald Coast A non-profit, community service organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts | |
| Jazz Society of Pensacola - JSOP is an organization of business and professional people, musicians, teachers, students and just plain listeners working together for the purpose of advancing jazz music. The Jazz Society is incorporated as a non-profit organization affiliated with the Arts Council of Northwest Florida and a founding member of the American Federation of Jazz Societies. | |
| Mattie Kelly Arts Center - Welcome to the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Northwest Florida's premier arts complex. The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is celebrating its 11th season of bringing Broadway's best touring shows to the Emerald Coast! | |
| Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation - The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation was established in 1995 to honor the dream of Mattie May Kelly so that the Arts would continue to flourish and become a real part of the lives of the local and tourist community. | |
| Northwest Florida Ballet - Northwest Florida Ballet was founded in 1969 by dance pioneer Bernadette Clements Sims. The organization¿s mission is to provide quality dance performances and instruction for Northwest Florida; identify and develop talented dancers; and increase appreciation of the arts through public education and outreach. | |
| Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra - The symphony is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The talented professional musicians who perform with the NFSO of OWC come from across the greater panhandle region and many of the symphony¿s guest artists have an international reputation. There are presently approximately 60 active members in the NFSO of OWC. The orchestra has performed continuously each season since 1987, providing cultural programs to thousands of area residents in its 20-year history. | |
| Sinfonia Gulf Coast - Welcome to Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the Emerald Coast¿s only full professional orchestra dedicated to redefining the traditional symphony experience. Sinfonia is committed to upholding the highest standards of orchestral quality, presented with contemporary sophistication. Sinfonia Gulf Coast is for you - whether a seasoned aficionado or a novice to classical music, you'll discover a new sound and style with broad appeal. | |
| Stage Crafters Community - Local community theatre that performs several shows a year. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Crestview Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
Okaloosa County Property Appraiser - Property Appraiser information including a tax estimator.
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Okaloosa County Tax Collector - Chris Hughes - Okaloosa County Tax Collector.
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Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser - Greg Brown - Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
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Santa Rosa County Tax Collector - Robert McClure - Santa Rosa County Tax Collector
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| Selling your home - | |
Walton County Property Appraiser - Patrick Pilcher - Walton County Property Appraiser
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Walton County Tax Collector - Rhonda Skipper - Walton County Tax Collector
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
