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Helping Military Families PCS to Eglin AFB & Hurlburt Field with Confidence. Questions always welcome-you don't have to figure this move out alone.

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11/02/2026

🇺🇸 November is Military Family Appreciation Month! 🇺🇸

Behind every service member is a family making sacrifices of their own. ❤️🤍💙

From deployments and long separations to PCS moves, new schools, and starting over in unfamiliar communities, military families demonstrate incredible strength, resilience, and dedication.

As a military family ourselves, we understand that serving our country is truly a family commitment.

This month, we want to recognize the spouses who hold everything together, the children who adapt to constant change, and the families who support their loved ones through every chapter of military life.

To all the military families here along the Emerald Coast, especially those serving at Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field, thank you for the sacrifices you make and the strength you show every day. 🇺🇸

We are grateful to be part of this amazing military community!

❤️ Louann & Brian Schultz

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween Everyone🎃

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND FUN ON THE EMERALD COAST! 🍬🍂

🇺🇸 New to Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field? Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend?

We've got you covered! There are some SPOOKTACULAR events happening around our community! 🧡

📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

🎃 Camp Timpoochee Family Trick-or-Treat Night
📍 Niceville
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💰 FREE!

🎶 Concerts at The Landing
📍 Fort Walton Beach Landing
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎵 Live music featuring Cat Rhodes & The Truth!

👻 The Curious Garden Halloween Bash
📍 Destin Commons
⏰ 6:00 PM
🍬 Trick-or-treating, costumes, music, and family fun!

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, HALLOWEEN! 🎃

🍂 Downtown Crestview Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
📍 Historic Downtown Crestview
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💰 FREE!
🎉 Food trucks, vendors, kids' activities, costumes, and candy!

🎃 Halloween on the Hill
📍 One Church, Niceville
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Valparaiso First Church
📍 Valparaiso
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏖️ Tricks & Treasures at The Boardwalk
📍 Okaloosa Island
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 FREE!
👻 Costume contests, carnival games, entertainment, and fireworks!

🎸 Rocktober Concert Series
📍 HarborWalk Village, Destin
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
🎶 Live music and waterfront fun!

💙 One of the best things about living near Eglin AFB is the wonderful community and all the family-friendly activities throughout the Emerald Coast!

🇺🇸 Whether you've just arrived on PCS orders or have called this area home for years, we hope you have a safe and FUN Halloween weekend!

👇 Tell us in the comments!
What's your family's favorite Halloween tradition, or which event are you planning to attend?

🎃🍬 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE SCHULTZ TEAM!

10/28/2026

🏡🇺🇸 PCS ORDERS? YOU DON'T HAVE TO SELL YOUR HOME!

Military families, when PCS orders arrive, one of the biggest decisions you'll face is what to do with your current home.

Do you sell it, or keep it as a rental property? 🤔

For some military homeowners, keeping their home can be a smart long-term investment. Instead of selling, you may have the opportunity to build equity, generate rental income, and hold onto a property in a community you already know and love.

But managing a rental property from another duty station can quickly become overwhelming.

🌟 That's where Homefront Property Management comes in!

✅ Tenant screening
💰 Leasing and rent collection

🔧 Maintenance and repair coordination

📋 Property oversight and owner communication

Whether you're PCSing from Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, you don't necessarily have to say goodbye to your home.

Of course, keeping a property isn't right for everyone. Rental income, expenses, mortgage requirements, and your long-term goals should all be considered.

🇺🇸 Before you put that FOR SALE sign in the yard, let's talk about your options!

We can help you explore whether selling or keeping your home as a rental makes the most sense for your family.

🌐 Learn more about Homefront Property Management:
https://theschultzteam.net/homefront

📲 Call or Text: 850-461-3717

HOMEFRONT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Your Property. Our Priority.

10/26/2026

MONDAY MORNING ON THE EMERALD COAST! 🌴🏡🇺🇸

Good morning, military families! 💙

A new week means new opportunities, and for some of you, that means getting one step closer to your next duty station at Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field!

🏡 PCS TIP OF THE WEEK: Location matters!

One of the biggest decisions when moving to the Emerald Coast is choosing WHERE to live!

📍 Niceville: Great for families wanting to be close to Eglin AFB.

📍 Crestview: Often offers more house for your money, larger yards, and newer construction.

📍 Fort Walton Beach: Convenient to both Eglin and Hurlburt, with plenty of shopping, dining, and beach access.

📍 Navarre: A coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches and neighborhoods popular with military families.

📍 Freeport: Growing communities, newer homes, and more space to spread out.

💬 MONDAY MORNING QUESTION!

If you’re PCSing to the Emerald Coast, what’s your biggest priority?

🏡 More house for your money

A shorter commute to base

🌊 Living closer to the beach

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Finding the right neighborhood for your family

👇 Drop your answer in the comments! We’d love to hear what’s most important to you.

🇺🇸 The Schultz Team Has You Covered!

10/22/2026

🤠🐂 SADDLE UP, EMERALD COAST! 🐎🌟

Looking for some family fun near Eglin AFB? The Emerald Coast Rodeo is riding into Niceville, and you won’t want to miss it!

📅 November 6–7, 2026
📍 Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FL
🚪 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🐑 Mutton Bustin’: 6:30 PM
🐎 Main Rodeo: 7:30 PM

🔥 GET READY FOR:
🐂 Heart-pounding bull riding
🐎 Fast-paced barrel racing
🤠 Exciting roping competitions
🐑 Mutton bustin’ for the little cowboys and cowgirls
🍿 Food, fun, and unforgettable family memories!

🎟️ Tickets:
Adults: $20 in advance, $25 during rodeo week
Children under 3: FREE!

🇺🇸 Military families, this one’s for you! Whether you’re new to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field, this is a great opportunity to get out, have some fun, and experience the Emerald Coast community!

🎟️ Get your tickets at www.emeraldcoastrodeo.com

🤠 Who’s ready for a little rodeo action? Drop a 🐂 in the comments if you’re going!

10/20/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN FOR FAMILIES NEAR EGLIN AFB! 🍬🍁

New to the Emerald Coast or recently PCS'd to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field? There are so many fun Halloween activities happening around our communities!

Here are some upcoming family-friendly events to add to your calendar! 🎃

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

🍬 Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center Trunk-or-Treat
📍 132 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎃 Decorated trunks, costumes, and treats for the kids

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

🐬 GulfScarium at the Gulfarium
📍 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Okaloosa Island
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, October 24 & 25
🎟️ Children ages 3–12 in costume receive FREE admission with a paying adult, limit two free children per adult.
👻 Trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, and marine animal encounters!

🎡 HarborWalk Village Halloween Spooktacular
📍 34 Harbor Boulevard, Destin
⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🍭 Trick-or-treating, carnival games, scavenger hunts, and family entertainment!

🎃 City of Freeport Trunk-or-Treat
📍 Freeport Regional Sports Complex, 563 Hammock Trail E
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

🍬 Camp Timpoochee Family Trick-or-Treat Night
📍 4750 Timpoochee Lane, Niceville
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🎃 Family-friendly trick-or-treating!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 — HALLOWEEN!

🍁 Main Street Crestview Fall Festival
📍 Downtown Crestview, Main Street
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🎡 Kids Zone, trunk-or-treating, carnival games, food trucks, and costume contests!

🍬 Emerald Coast Church Trunk-or-Treat
📍 117 Jonquil Avenue NW, Fort Walton Beach
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission

🎃 Halloween on the BOO-levard
📍 Grand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🍬 Trick-or-treating with participating merchants!

🎆 Tricks & Treasures at The Boardwalk
📍 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Okaloosa Island
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
👻 Trick-or-treating, costume contests, carnival games, entertainment, and a fireworks finale at 8 PM!

❤️ Whether you're new to the area or have called the Emerald Coast home for years, these are wonderful opportunities to get out, explore, and make memories with the kids!

Do you know of another local Halloween event? Share it in the comments so other military families can enjoy it too!

10/16/2026

Cool trick🎃

10/16/2026

🇺🇸 YOU KNOW YOU’RE STATIONED AT EGLIN AFB WHEN… 😂🌴

☀️ You leave the house in a sweatshirt and need shorts by lunchtime!

🚗 You quickly learn which roads to avoid at 4:30 PM.

🏖️ Your family thinks you’re on a permanent vacation because you live near Destin.

⛈️ You check the weather before making ANY outdoor plans.

✈️ The sound of fighter jets becomes your everyday background noise.

🌊 You realize the Emerald Coast might just be your favorite duty station yet!

😂 Military families, let’s hear it!

What’s ONE thing you wish someone had told you before moving to Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field?

👇 Drop it in the comments! Your advice might help a family getting ready for their next PCS.

10/14/2026

🌀❤️ HURRICANE RECOVERY HELP AVAILABLE IN OKALOOSA COUNTY!

Our Emerald Coast community is coming together after Hurricane Isaias! If you or a military family you know needs assistance, please share these resources. 🇺🇸

📍 FREE Disaster Recovery Resource Centers

Fort Walton Beach: 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Crestview: 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview Community Center

📅 October 14–24
⏰ 7 AM–7 PM, opening today at 1 PM

❤️ Assistance may include:
✅ Food, water and housing resources
✅ Financial assistance information
✅ Storm cleanup and volunteer support
✅ Legal and recovery services

🌳 Storm Debris Pickup: Begins October 14 in unincorporated Okaloosa County. Questions? Call 1-833-495-3664.

📞 Additional Help:
• Dial 211 for community resources
• American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
• Report storm damage: MyOkaloosa.com

❤️ Whether you’ve lived here for years or recently PCS’d to Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field, you’re part of this community.

Neighbors helping neighbors is what makes the Emerald Coast so special!

Please share this post with anyone who may need help. ❤️

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