If memory serves (which sometimes it does not), there was a much earlier posting here on the Net’s “Northern Gulf” section about the free city dock at Fort Walton Beach. However, the series of messages below are much more detailed than any previously posted here!

Fort Walton Beach City Dock, on the panhandle of Florida, is a free dock. Although there is no electricity, it is a very nice dock, with several fingers. There is room for 8 boats. There is a 24 hour limit and permission is needed from the City Manager to stay, but that is only a phone call (850-833-9500)
There is a Publix very close and a West Marine a little further.
Darrell & Beth Berge
M/V L’Attitude Changer

As i recall only 2 maybe 3 of the docks had 4.5′ to 6 ‘ of water. i believe the outward 2 on the west side were safe.
GEORGE & MIRIAM GRAFER
TIME OUT

George, your memory is correct, water is a little skinney on the east finger docks and those closer to shore. If you find there is still a white water hose coiled at the water faucet, that is mine. After watering up two of us last December, hose was nicely coiled on the dock, and left there, not realising the hose belonged to us.
George and Miriam, we look forward to seeing you in a few days in Beaufort, assume you must be getting close.
Chuck and Claria Gorgen
ODYSSEE, waiting for spring in Rimouski, Quebec