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Pirates return to Fort Walton Beach as Billy Bowlegs Festival marks 70 years

Summary by getthecoast.com
For Rique Gwin, serving as Captain Billy is more than a ceremonial title. It’s a way to give back to the community he and his wife chose as their permanent home. Gwin and his wife Kelly, both retired from the Air Force, first moved to the area in 2000. After several relocations tied to military service, they settled in Fort Walton Beach for good. Gwin retired eight years ago, with Kelly following about two years later. “The people here were jus…
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getthecoast.com broke the news on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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