Destin Area Links
On this page is important area links that will assist buyers, sellers, or anyone who is considering relocating or visiting this area.
Okaloosa County is home to two military bases, the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village", and beautiful beaches. Okaloosa County has several great schools, a wide variety of jobs, and many properties within minutes of the beautiful beaches. Whether you are looking for waterfront property, a property in a quiet residential community, or commercial property, Okaloosa County will have the property for you.
Attractions
The Track
1125 Highway 98 East
Destin, FL 32541
654-4668
www.destintrack.com/
Shalimar Pointe Country Club
302 Country Club Dr.
Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-4300
Adventures Unlimited
8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd.
Milton, FL 32570
800-239-6864
www.adventuresunlimited.com/
Big Kahuna's Water Park
Hwy 98, Destin, FL
850-837-4061
www.bigkahunas.com/
Lucky Snapper
76 E. Hwy 98
Destin, FL 32541
850-654-0900
www.luckysnapper.com/
Marina Cafe
404 Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541
837-7960
www.marinacafe.com/marina/marina.html
Schools/Government Offices
Okaloosa County School District
120 Lowery Place, S.E.
Fort Walton Beach,FL 32548
850-833-3100
www.okaloosaschools.com/index.asp
Driver's License Office
Fort Walton Beach Office
106 Hollywood Blvd. SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-833-9122
Tues - Fri 7:30am - 6pm
Crestview Office
197-A East James Lee Blvd.
Crestview, FL 32536
850-689-7861
Tues - Fri 7:30am - 6pm
County Tax Collector
Chris Hughes
151-C Eglin Parkway NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-651-7300
www.okaloosatax.com/home.html
Clerk of Court Office
Courthouse Annex
1250 N. Eglin Pkwy
Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-7226
Utilities
Cable: Cox Communications, 320 Racetrack Rd., P.O. Box 2827, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 850-862-0175
Electric: Gulf Power, 140 Hollywood Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, 2850-5-5797
Natural Gas: Okaloosa Gas District, 364 Highway 190, P.O. Box 548, Valpariaso, FL 32548, 850-729-4700
Telephone: Sprint, 650 Denton Blvd., P.O. Box 1778, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549, 850-664-3115
Garbage: BFI Waste Systems, P.O. Box 17389, Pensacola, FL 32522, (850) 654-3329
Garbage: Gulf Coast Waste Service, 321 Highway 85 North, P.O. Box 4430, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549, (850) 678-7684
Water, Sewer, Garbage: Okaloosa County Water and Sewer, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. Suite 300, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, (850) 651-7171
Garbage: Waste Management, 108 Hill Avenue, P.O. Box 4490, Pensacola, FL 32549, (850) 862-7141
Real Estate Info
Okaloosa County consists of Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Niceville, Valparaiso, and Florosa. The areas of Crestview, Niceville, and Valparaiso are located in the northern part of the county. These areas provide real estate that is away from the city life but yet still close enough to enjoy the convience of the city and it is only minutes from the beaches. Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, and Florosa are located in the southern part of the county. The real estate in these areas is very desirable because it is so close to the beaches and most of the real estate is in the city close to jobs. Whether you want a waterfront property, property out in the country, or near the city, Okaloosa County has something for you.
Property Appraiser
Pete Smith
Fort Walton Beach Office
151-D Eglin Pkwy
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 651-7240
(850) 651-7244 FAX
Crestview Office
County Courthouse
101 E. James Lee Blvd.
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5900
(850) 689-5906 FAX
Walton County is a diverse community with many businesses that include the largest designer factory stores in the nation to the many resorts along the coast. From historic DeFuniak Springs to the beautiful beaches along the coast, Walton County has something for everybody. That is what makes this quaint community an ideal place to raise a family.
Attractions
Silver Sands Factory Stores
10562 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32550
850-654-9771
www.silversandsoutlet.com/
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Sandestin, FL 32550
www.sandestin.com/
Seaside
P.O. Box 4730
County Road 30-A
Seaside, FL 32459
www.seasidefl.com/
Cafe Provence
35 Mussett Bayou Rd.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
www.cafeprovenceusa.com/
Schools/ Government Offices
Walton County School District
145 PARK St. Suite 3
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-1100
850-892-1191 (FAX)
www.walton.k12.fl.us/
Drivers License Office
760 N Ninth St.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-8086
Tues - Fri 7:30am - 6pm
Clerk of Court Office
571 Highway 90 East
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
859-892-8118
Tax Collector
Santa Rosa Beach Office
31 Coastal Centre Blvd
Suite 700
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-3001
DeFuniak Springs Office
49 N. 6th St.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-8121
Utilities
Electricity: Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative 850 892-2111
Electricity: Gulf Power 800-225-5797
Water, Sewer, Garbage, Natural Gas: City of DeFuniak Springs 850-892-4278
Water, Sewer, Garbage: City of Freeport 850-835-4693
Water, Sewer, Garbage: City of Paxton 850-834-2123
Natural Gas: Okaloosa County Gas District 850-678-2123
Water, Sewer: Regional Utilities 850-231-5114
Water, Sewer: South Walton Utility Co. 850-837-2988
Cable: Cox Communications 850-862-4636
Cable: Mediacom 800-239-8411
Cable: Time Warner Cable 850-892-3155
Telephone: Sprint 800-326-2497
Real Estate Info
Real estate in Walton County is very desirable due to the beautiful beaches that surround this area. Some of the most highly sought out areas for real estate would include Grayton Beach, Rosemary Beach, Sandestin, Seaside, and Seagrove Beach. When purchasing real estate in these areas, you are not only getting real estate but you will be getting an investment property that you will enjoy for a lifetime.
Property Appraiser
Patrick P. Pilcher, CFA, CCF
DeFuniak Springs Office
650 East Nelson Ave.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone:(850) 892-8123
Fax:(850) 892-8374
8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
South Walton Office
25220 Highway 331 South
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: (850) 267-4500
Fax: (850) 267-1911
8:00am - 4:30pm