Artist Applications Now Open for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Awarding More Than $12,000 in Cash Prizes
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting artist applications for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts, one of the most anticipated art festivals in the Southeast. This juried...
By Christopher Manson
Embrace Florida Kids is an offshoot of Embrace Alabama Kids, a faith-based organization that has been helping children and families since 1890. Director of Development and Community Relations Ramsey Lawrence has been speaking to churches and civic organizations and spreading the word about the nonprofit’s Florida arm...
Camp Helen State Park remains the coolest place to explore and learn about the unique biodiversity of Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in the Northern Hemisphere, while also offering a chance to take a step back in time touring the historical buildings.
Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare...
From the office of Sheriff Tommy Ford
Since Tommy Ford became the Sheriff of Bay County in 2016, he and his agency have learned about resilience while coping with the unexpected.
After a short period getting used to his new responsibilities as Sheriff, there was an active shooter incident in May...
This past month brought record-breaking cold temperatures and snow to the Florida Panhandle which, while fun for humans, spelled danger for Florida natives not well-adapted to these cold spells. Water temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods can be fatal to cold-blooded sea turtles. Three days of nighttime...
By Ed Offley
Panama City Beach residents and visitors alike will enjoy an expansion of opportunities for dining, entertainment and sports in the year ahead.
Three new projects are on track to finish construction and open their doors to the public in the first half of 2025. They include the 60,000-square-foot...
By Will Estell
If you consider yourself a fan of great music and the talented songwriters who make the songs you love possible, you will definitely want to make plans to attend the 16th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival—especially since it is now considered the top-rated songwriters’ festival in America—happening along our...
By Gueary Clendenning
What was your perfect gift you received as a child during Christmas? You know, the one gift that stands out in your memory even after all these years?
I remember my perfect gift was a fully loaded red, chrome Schwinn bicycle! How many of you from my generation...
