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Hilton plans approved for Okaloosa Island

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH - Don't expect Paris and Nicky to become regulars of the Gulf Coast, but plans have been approved for a four-star Hilton resort on Okaloosa Island. Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday evening unanimously approved plans for... Full story

Landmark Center could include hotel

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL — The developers of the largest project in the downtown area are in negotiations with a hotel group to anchor the estimated $24 million venture. From the beginning, Landmark Center at the intersection of Perry Avenue and... Full story

Smart ways summer travelers can cut hotel costs

Courtesy of ARAcontent

(ARA) - How does your family plan to save money on summer vacation this year? Driving rather than flying? Maybe carrying all the items you need instead of renting once arriving at your destination? These are all great ways to save! But how do you... Full story

St. Joseph State park marina goes green on land and sea

PORT ST. JOE - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park was recently recognized as the 194th designated Clean Marina in the state, adding 18 wet slips to the program. With the addition of the St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, the Florida Clean Marina Program... Full story

Local crews building new Hurlburt hotel, club

Mona Moore, Florida Freedom Newspapers

HURLBURT FIELD - Hurlburt is doing its part to stimulate the local economy. Construction of a new military hotel and club facilities is under way and a new Joint Operational Planning Facility (JOPF) will soon follow. "It's a project that almost... Full story

Financing delays Hilton construction

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

OKALOOSA ISLAND, FL - Even the Hilton Hotels Corp. is not immune to the ongoing financial crisis. Construction on the Hilton Emerald Coast, a four-star resort planned for the north side of U.S. Highway 98 just east of the Elks Lodge,... Full story

Another pedestrian bridge over U.S. 98 moves forward

The walkway would connect the Hilton Emerald Coast to Beasley Park

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

OKALOOSA ISLAND - Crossing U.S. Highway 98 to and from the planned Hilton hotel is on its way to becoming a lot safer. Okaloosa County commissioners this week voted to reduce the building front setback for the planned Hilton Emerald Coast on... Full story

Encore acquires Sterling Resorts

By Daniel Carson, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH - Destin-based Sterling Resorts LLC, which manages five Panama City Beach resort properties, and Sterling Realty LLC are now under new ownership. Encore Enterprises spokesman Ed Gilbert said Thursday the Dallas hotel company's... Full story

New hotel coming to busy corner

By MICHAEL BREWER Daily News Contributing Writer

FORT WALTON BEACH — A new hotel chain has checked in for an extended stay at the corner of Racetrack Road and Eglin Parkway.     Maitland, Fla.-based Liberty Investment Properties, the principal franchisee of Value Place... Full story

Vacation Seasons: When to travel

By Tara Roberts

It isn’t just a matter of where to go on vacation or where to stay once there. It is important to also decide when to travel.   The standard four seasons – spring, summer, fall and winter – don’t necessarily apply when... Full story

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