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Fort Walton Beach city manager launches monthly coffee meetings with residents

The new city manager will hold informal monthly gatherings at the library starting July 3 for residents to share thoughts and ideas.

Jared Williams

Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jason Davis will begin hosting monthly “Coffee with the City Manager” events starting July 3, providing residents with an informal opportunity to meet with the city’s new leader.

The events will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library Conference Room, located at 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE.

No registration is required for the drop-in style meetings. Residents can arrive at any time during the hour-long window to grab coffee, meet Davis and discuss topics that matter most to them.

The conference room is located off the library lobby, making it easily accessible for community members who want to share their thoughts and ideas about the city in a casual setting.

The inaugural coffee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, with subsequent meetings planned for the first Thursday of each following month.

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