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CINCO BAYOU For months and probably years before Kmart finally closed its doors, the dwindling number of vehicles occupying its vast parking lot telegraphed the struggles of a dying franchise. The local store s 38-year run in Cinco Bayou finally came to an end in March 2019 following its sale that January to U-Haul International Inc. Kmart s departure seems to have ended an era of, if not good will, at least neighborly disinterest, that allowed businesses on either side of the building that housed the store to thrive. When U-Haul Self Storage took residency, the parking lot at 200 Irwin Ave. slowly began to fill again, not so much with customers vehicles as with trucks and trailers for rent. ....
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Another is that local officials will be better prepared to cope with whatever comes. We are in a much more advantageous position COVID education-wise than last year. During this time last year, guidance on social distancing and PPE was in its fledgling stages, said Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox. There is no learning curve for the public now on best practices. Visit South Walton posts a calendar on its website that shows the dates that schools within the Northwest Florida drive-in market are scheduled for spring break this year. The calendar indicates that the middle of March could be the initial peak time. ....
The original Bowlegs festival was held Labor Day weekend but quickly moved to the first weekend in June to promote summer tourism. June is now one of the busiest months of the year for tourism, which led to the decision to move to a weekend that would benefit both tourists, by offering more budget-friendly pricing, and hotel partners, by filling the region during an off-peak time, the release said. In addition to the date change and COVID-19 safety protocols being put in place, changes to this year’s event include a focus on the vibrancy of downtown Fort Walton Beach. ....