McLaughlin Mortuary

McLaughlin Mortuary At McLaughlin Mortuary, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well.

McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach, FL provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7. When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

04/08/2026

The Apirl Downtown FWB Coffee Club Meet Up will be held next Thursday morning, April 9, 8:30 am Coffee & Networking, 9:00-10:00 am, Downtown FWB Coffee Club Meet UP with the Arts & Design Society (ADSO), FloridaPlace Food Trucks, next door to the Fort Walton Beach Public Library!

10:00 am - Noon: The theme is "Community Arts Day", and from 10 am - Noon, we will swap art supplies! Yes, it's the 3rd Annual Community Art Supplies Swap, "Bring What You Like, Take Home What You Can Use" with all leftover art supplies going to Lotus Learning Center for their students.

Tables will be set up in the FWB Library Walkway, next door to FloridaPlace Food Trucks, 211 Florida Place, Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Bring your half-used tubes of paint, pencils, papers, any art supplies that you just can't throw away, but could use them for art supplies swap. You can take home anything from the tables for your art projects.

This is a fun event, and a good time to meet others who enjoy Downtown Fort Walton Beach!

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04/08/2026

🌸✨ Ladies Night Out: A Downtown Social ✨🌸

It’s BACK and better than ever 💃 After a long break, Ladies Night Out is returning to Downtown Fort Walton Beach—and you don’t want to miss this one!

Grab your girls and get ready for a night of florals, fun, shopping, sipping, and celebrating spring together 🌷💐

🗓 Friday, April 24
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Kickoff at Soundside Waterfront Bar

🎟 Wristbands: $10 advance | $15 day-of (if available)
🎫 Includes raffles, specials, bites, drinks & more!

✨ Tickets are limited—grab yours early!

Wear your best florals and help us turn downtown into a walking spring bouquet 🌸

🎟 Get tickets:
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👉 Be sure to follow the Facebook event page for participating businesses, updates & all the fun details!

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Let’s bloom, downtown 💃🌸

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🐋 Meet Romeo — the record-breaking manatee making waves in Florida! Romeo, a West Indian manatee living at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest manatee ever recorded, estimated to be at least 71 years old—far surpassing the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan. First documented in 1957 after being born in the wild, the gentle giant now lives in Manatee Cove alongside fellow manatees Lil Joe and Inigo, continuing to charm visitors and caretakers alike.

04/08/2026

From fishing pier to marine research platform!!!!!

It’s no seceret here, that we strive to be a conservation based business. We are thrilled to participate with Visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach Coastal Resource team on various projects throughout the year. Pushing hard the eco-tourism message.

Besides all things Sea turtle and toothy critters…..

Rays are another project they work with along side Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

If you see a spotted eagle ray, devil ray or manta ray….

Please report it in the link below!

This helps scientists track their migration patterns and provides crucial data to aid in their conservation.

https://mote.org/research/program/sharks-rays-conservation-research/ray-sightings/

Okaloosa Board of County CommissionersHalf Hitch DestinPIER JUNKIESHalf HitchGet The Coast Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Gulfarium CARE Center

04/08/2026

Get ready… TurtleFest is bringing the vibes 🎶

We’re turning Gulfarium into a full-on celebration with LIVE music and entertainment all around the park! We've got multiple bands and talented local musicians, and yes… even a pirate band 🏴‍☠️🎸

Plus, the fun doesn’t stop there 👇
🎨 Live painting of sea turtle art
🎭 Stilt walkers roaming the park
🎨 Face painting for the kids (and kids at heart)
🐧 Animal meet & greets with penguins and reptiles

Great music, interactive fun, and incredible animal experiences—all for a great cause 💙

Who are you bringing with you to TurtleFest?! 🐢🎉

Join us on April 18th! Tickets at go.gulfarium.com/turtlefest

04/08/2026

Thank you to Okaloosa Gas for supporting our 2026 CARE on the Coast TurtleFest! 🐢 Enjoy fun animal meet & greets, a special dolphin presentation, and a full day of excitement around the park. This event is a great way to spend the day at Gulfarium and support our CARE Center! 💙

📆 April 18
📍 Gulfarium | 3:30–7:00pm
🎟️ Tickets at go.gulfarium.com/turtlefest

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17 Chestnut Avenue SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32548

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At McLaughlin Mortuary, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.