Something quietly interesting is happening with Fort Walton Beach's newest openings: they are being built for the people who live here, not the ones checking out on Saturday. Three of the summer's biggest debuts, spread across Okaloosa Island and the mainland, are pitching themselves as neighborhood rooms first and tourist stops second. If you have been in town long enough to have a favorite Wednesday spot, the map is worth a fresh look.
Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar Takes Over From Coastal Kitchen
The most watched opening of the season sits inside The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island.
