Fort Walton Beach FL Corporate Housing and Furnished Apartments

Economy

The Fort Walton Beach economy is driven primarily by tourism and military spending.  Tourism peaks in the summer vacation months, consisting mostly of local Floridians from other parts of the state, as well as tourists from other states. The tourism dollar is spent in Fort Walton as a primary destination as opposed to a transient stop on the way to another vacation destination.There is more room to grow in the Fort Walton Beach area and this will be one of the drivers of the local economy. Real Estate and the migration of more mature demographics from other states is predicted to increase the utilization of beachfront properties over the next few decades. The beachfront and secondary properties are currently underutilized.

Climate Around Fort Walton Beach Corporate Housing

Fort Walton Beach faces a tropical climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean in the East and the Gulf of Mexico in the West. Spring is mild with temperatures ranging from highs of 66°F to 82°. Summers are warm, reaching a peak of 88° in July, while fall averages 82° in September to lows of 46° in November. Winter stretches from December to February, with the coldest of 42° occurring in January.  Definitely bring plenty of cool, loose clothing to your Fort Walton Beach corporate apartment.

History

Surprisingly, although the city is named as a fort, there was never a fort at this location at any time, whether it was during the period of colonization or during the Civil War. However, Fort Walton Beach was a Civil War camp setup by the Walton Guards in 1861. The location was ideal to protect the waterways, which were a commercial passageway for ships to sail up towards Pensacola. This route was important for the Confederates.During the war, the men from Camp Walton engaged in minor skirmishes with Union Sailors because of a blockade the Union Army had placed on ships sailing into port. The blockade was meant to cut off trade to the South which was, in part, financing the war effort.

Places to Eat in Fort Walton Beach

• Old Bay Steamer on Santa Rosa Blvd: The Old Bay is a pricey seafood restaurant set in a casual atmosphere, serving fresh, good quality seafood. It is ideally suited for an evening meal and has take-out, but not delivery. Parking is convenient.
• Bon Appétit on Mary Esther Cut Off: Bon Appétit is a deli that has a bakery at the back. The bread is always fresh and there are a number of various styles and breads that attract the local clientele. Among the bakery items, the croissant is the favorite. They specialize in breakfast and lunch.  Grab lunch and then take a few bakery delights back to your furnished apartment for a snack later.
• The Strawberry Seafood Shanty on Racetrack Rd: The Shanty is an inexpensive seafood favorite in Fort Walton Beach. It has a casual environment that serves lunch and dinner with free WiFi available. They are popular for their oysters, fish and shrimp. The okra sides and cheese grits are also popular here as well.
• Mulhollow’s Bistro 215 on Miracle Strp Pkwy: Mulhollow’s is a casual, cafe-style eatery specializing in light dishes from pizzas to entrees like Grouper Florentine. The Key Lime Pie is the specialty and favorite here. They serve wine and beer and a well suited for dinners.
• The Neighborhood Cafe in D Mary Esther Cut Off: This is an inexpensive cafe that serves a simple menu consisting of breakfast items like omelets and biscuits and gravy. The breakfast menu is available until lunch time. They open for breakfast at 6 am and close at 1pm.

Things to do in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach corporate housing residents have plenty of entertainment options to choose from.  Get out and see what interests you.  We provide the following suggestions.

• Museum: The Indian Temple Mound Museum on Miracle Strip Parkway exhibits pieces depicting over 12,000 years of Native American history, including over 1000 bone, shell, clay and stone artifacts.  The prehistoric ceramic collection is one of the finest in the Southeastern US.
• Theater: The Sage Crafter’s Community Theater is a fun place with shows and performances that are meant more to amuse then to evoke serious debate. Performances, from musicals to skits, include the likes of the local production of The Sound of Music, The Odd Couple and Guys and Dolls.
• Shopping: The Uptown Station is more than just a shopping venue.  It has dining and entertainment that happens to be the center of Emerald Coast. Central Park within the area has various outdoor activities from playgrounds to picnic areas and an outdoor movie area. There are more than 60 stores in the mall.
• Golf: The Fort Walton Beach Golf Club on Lewis Turner Blvd has two 18-hole championship golf course featuring either the 6,400 yards of oak-line fairways or the 6,800 yards on the Pine Course that is carved amidst old pine trees. There is a fully stocked pro shop at the clubhouse as well as a cozy restaurant.
• Parks: The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge on Santa Rosa Blvd is a coastal refuge park that seeks to educate the people, conserve nature and rehabilitate injured creatures of the local forests. The park is open to the public to watch animals in their adoptive habitat and learn about these creatures native to Fort Walton Beach, and Florida, in general.

Reach out to one of our housing specialists today to find out what Almost Home offers for Fort Walton Beach temporary housing.   We know you will be pleasantly surprised.