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New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

A newly built roadway on Okaloosa Island named “East Connection” is now open to one-way traffic from U.S. 98 to Santa Rosa Boulevard. The roadway is part of the $171-million Brooks Bridge replacement project, which includes construction of East Connection and another road named “North Connection” to maintain access and improve traffic flow once Santa Rosa Boulevard is reconstructed to pass beneath the new bridge. In its temporary configuration,…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island will host its 10th Annual Tricks & Treasures Halloween celebration on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering families a safe environment for trick-or-treating and entertainment. The free event will feature live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests and a treasure map activity for participants. Families can pick up treasure maps at the main entrance, collect stamps at various locations and return co…Halloween · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa County Commissioners approved $400,000 in surtax reserves Tuesday to complete design work for the Santa Rosa Boulevard Improvement Project on Okaloosa Island. The funding will finish the design plans for Phase I of the project, which runs from the first Beach Access east to the Brooks Bridge project limits. The state has already committed $1 million for construction of this phase. “This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to make a dif…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island

120 divers plunged into the Gulf around Okaloosa Island Pier at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, removing 107-pounds of debris in the second pier cleanup dive of the year. The underwater cleanup brought together volunteers from across the panhandle, including members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and various other diving groups. Divers were led by Gulfarium’s Cory Mitrenga along with the Visit Destin-Fort W…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

New East Connection and North Connection roadways take shape for Brooks Bridge project

Several components of the U.S. 98 Brooks Bridge approach are beginning to take shape on Okaloosa Island as the $171-million replacement project continues. Recent aerial views show progress on two new roadway connections. The “East Connection” will be a four-lane road providing access between Santa Rosa Boulevard and U.S. 98 eastbound. U.S. 98 westbound drivers will also be able to make a left turn on East Connection to access Santa Rosa Boulev…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Saltwater Restaurants raise nearly $3,000 for ‘Food For Thought’

Saltwater Restaurants announced Wednesday that its ‘Bites for Backpacks’ initiative has raised $2,985 to date for the Food for Thought Outreach mission, which fights food insecurity in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The campaign, which launched earlier this summer, involves participating restaurants including The Crab Trap in Destin and at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, Surf Hut, Rockin’ Tacos, and Floyd’s Shrimp & Steak House. The restaurant…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

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New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

Gulfarium to host PBS KIDS character event Sept. 13

Driver critically injured in Highway 98 rollover crash on Okaloosa Island

Public nest evaluation planned on Okaloosa Island after 469 sea turtles hatch

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island

New East Connection and North Connection roadways take shape for Brooks Bridge project

Saltwater Restaurants raise nearly $3,000 for ‘Food For Thought’

Local News Publishers

New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

Gulfarium to host PBS KIDS character event Sept. 13

Driver critically injured in Highway 98 rollover crash on Okaloosa Island

Public nest evaluation planned on Okaloosa Island after 469 sea turtles hatch

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island

New East Connection and North Connection roadways take shape for Brooks Bridge project

Saltwater Restaurants raise nearly $3,000 for ‘Food For Thought’