City of Mary Esther

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Azalea Park is now open! Take a stroll along the beautiful walking trail, enjoy the vibrant flowers in bloom, and explore the park’s new amenities, including a pavilion, benches, swings, and a fire pit.

While a few finishing touches are still underway, the park is ready for the community to enjoy now. Stay tuned for details about the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

06/08/2026

Do you or someone you know have a yard that goes above and beyond in Mary Esther? Submit it for Yard of the Month! Please click the link below to learn more and see the submission form.

Recognize City of Mary Esther residents that demonstrate above average efforts in maintaining their property.

06/05/2026

Please see the recent press release published by our State Representative Patt Maney regarding this past week’s Special Legislative Session.

Email from FL State Representative Patt Maney Property tax measures, state budget requests & wins for our veterans June 4, 2025 Florida State House District 4 It's been a very busy season. Regular Leg

06/04/2026

Help shape the 2050 Okaloosa-Walton Long Range Transportation Needs Plan. Your feedback will help identify the transportation improvements needed to support future growth, including roadways, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and ITS projects.

Share your ideas with the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization by completing our survey. Survey will close June 18, 2026.
https://wfrpc.wufoo.com/forms/okaloosawalton-needs-plan-public-survey/

06/02/2026

Let's talk contamination... 😟

Your recycling bin is the one with the yellow lid. That means only accepted curbside recyclables should go in that bin. Anything else is considered contamination. Recycling contamination happens when trash ruins otherwise good recyclables. For example, food waste and liquids saturate paper and cardboard. Once contaminated, these materials can no longer be recycled. They become trash that will be separated out and sent to the landfill. 👎

How many forms of contamination can we spot in this bin?
1. Bagged Materials (x3) - You should never bag your recyclables. Bagged materials will not be opened at the MRF because they pose a health and safety hazard to the team members who are working hard to sort your materials.
2. Pizza Boxes - These are tricky. Clean cardboard pizza boxes are recyclable, but this means no cheese residue. Make sure to check the top and bottom of the box before tossing them into the bin.
3. Other thin plastic films and bags - Ice bags and other thin plastic bags do not belong in your bin. They can get caught in machinery and cause mechanical failures which are a danger to MRF staff and the entire facility.
4. Large Aluminum Pans - These likely have food residue inside, so they cannot be recycled in your curbside bin.
5. Full Water bottles - Plastic bottles can be recycled with the cap on, but they should be empty. Please pour out any liquids before tossing the container into your bin.

Recycle Right by placing clean, loose recyclables in your curbside bin. When in doubt, throw it out! (Or ask us your questions, we're happy to help!) Learn more: https://www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right

06/02/2026

UPDATE: The June 5th detonation has been moved to tomorrow, June 4th.

💥 ADVISORY 💥

Hurlburt Field will be conducting explosive demolition training between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., June 3, 5, 9, 11, 2026.

During the training, nearby residents may hear loud noise or feel the vibrations associated with the demolition charge detonations that are planned to occur.

Base officials advise if the humidity is high or if there is cloud coverage, the effects can seem louder and closer than on clear days.

👩‍🎨 x SrA Isabel Tanner

06/01/2026

Happy summer!!! Check out all the fun programs and events happening in the library this month!

Here's the list of our Summer Reading events (make sure you signup):
https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/events/list?program_types%5B174%5D=174&branches%5B100%5D=100&branches%5B180%5D=180

06/01/2026

An amazing event and turnout!