Bayway Transit Expands Services with New Route to Mexico Beach
Bayway, Bay County Public Transit, recently announced the expansion of its services with the addition of a new route connecting Panama City riders to Mexico Beach. The Mexico Beach route will provide affordable, reliable, and safe transportation to residents and visitors alike traveling between the two cities, supporting Bayway’s mission to connect passengers within Bay County.
The new route began operation on May 30, 2023, departing from the Callaway Walmart and making stops along Mexico Beach three times a day Monday through Saturday. Passengers can purchase bus passes through the Token Transit app, by calling (850) 769-0557 or onboard for $1.50. Passengers can also plan their trips using Bayway’s online Trip Planner.
All Bayway buses are ADA-accessible, accommodate service animals and carry bike racks, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for all riders. For more information about Bayway, including updated routes and schedules, please visit www.baywaytransit.org.
Local Singer and Songwriter Releases New Track
Somewhere, a new song by local singer-songwriter Mindy White, was just released in May. “It’s a perfect song that beautifully complements a dreamy landscape, reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s enchanting track, ‘Willow’,” says acclaimed music blog Kings of A&R. “Somewhere is one of a dozen songs I wrote and recorded right after I moved here from Nashville,” says White. “I was so inspired by our beautiful area and my memories of visiting here every Summer growing up. Somewhere is a song about getting away from it all when things feel too heavy, and about being there for those you love. I finished it with the help of a couple of producer friends based in Denver, CO by using FaceTime video chat and Audiomovers.
We built and tracked the song virtually while I recorded vocals here in my bedroom closet. While writing Somewhere, I envisioned running away in a vintage car, no destination in mind, disappearing into the sunset and stopping at the ocean to play in the waves and watch the stars come out. So, that’s exactly what we tried to capture in the music video, which was also shot here on our gorgeous beaches by the incredible photographer/videographer Val B Photography. I hope y’all enjoy the song and music video as much as I loved bringing it all to life!”
You can listen to “Somewhere” and watch the music video here: https://linktr.ee/mindywhite
It’s available on ALL streaming services–Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon music, Youtube music, and anywhere else you listen to music! Visit:
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instagram: @mindywhitexo
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Library Features Artwork of Jody Wood-Putnam
Featured local artist, Jody Wood-Putnam, has two art exhibits at the Bay County Public library during the months of June and July 2023. In the Adult Services Art Gallery, her exquisite watercolors of some of the wonderful wildlife that can be found along our shorelines including shorebirds, an alligator and crabs. In the Youth Services Art Gallery, Jody Wood-Putnam’s photography showcases native plants and the insects that pollinate them. The art exhibits are on view during library open hours free of charge and open to the public.
Along the Shoreline is a series of ten beautiful watercolors by Jody Wood-Putnam. She shares information about the wildlife in each painting from their preferred habitat, to what they eat. Jody Wood-Putnam began painting in watercolor 7 years ago after she retired from working 33 years at the Navy base. She has benefited from the excellent watercolor instructors in our area including Don Taylor, Deblyn Ceely, and Heather Clements. This is the first exhibit of her paintings of artwork on display.
Jody Wood-Putnam is Co-President of the Sweetbay Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. For the exhibit of native plants, you will learn interesting facts about the plants and pollinators in each of the 26 photographs. Our native plants and pollinators are dependent on one another and have developed very special relationships! The mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. If you are interested in joining the Sweetbay Chapter, the group meets on the first Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. each month with the exception of July at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (1608 Baker Court, Panama City).
Visit www.sweetbay.fnpschapters.org for more information.
The Bay County Public Library is located at 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City. For more information, call the library at (850) 522-2100 or visit www.nwrls.com.
