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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Hokes Bluff, AL

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Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

We have lived in Hokes Bluff since 1975 and it is a great place to live. The people are nice, the schools are great, very rarely is there a crime committed. We have a  More