The most valuable investment we can make is in our children’s education. When we make education a priority, we give our children opportunity.
— Martin O’Malley
By Beth Deluzain
Where do you look when there simply aren’t enough funds to support all the exciting ideas that educators have for serving students?...
By Jack Smith
The sports bar is a truly American invention, whose history is as cloudy as some of its late-night patrons. Dennis Harrah, former L.A. Rams lineman, claims to have invented America’s first Sports Bar in 1979. Legends opened in Long Beach, California and quickly filled up with memorabilia....
By Brian Dusseault, VP & Programs Chairperson, Bay County Audubon Society
Penguins in Florida? Not quite, but coming soon it’s the next best thing: famed birder, author, and penguin expert, Noah Strycker, is ditching his cold weather gear for Florida sunshine with a special session that’s part of Bay County...
Life Media Group, is proud to announce the launch of their latest publication PCB Life. Starting in early September, Panama City Beach will have its own dedicated, monthly community newspaper, which will be mailed directly to every household in the area, free of charge!
In making the announcement Life...
“The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes PCB Life as a new community partner dedicated to sharing positive and informative news with PCB residents and fellow Chamber members. PCB life allows our diversified membership a great opportunity to reach out and share their stories of growth and...
Winter Rescue: Community Comes Together After Cold-Stun Event Threatens Sea Turtles
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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 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...
By Ed Offley
For Panama City Beach residents and tourists alike, relief is finally in sight for motorists struggling with chronic traffic congestion along U.S. 98.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has unveiled detailed plans for the long-awaited widening of the city’s primary east-west highway from four to six lanes,...
A New Day is a transitional assistance program aimed at helping individuals recovering from a traumatic life event. This local 501(c)(3) nonprofit successfully supports individuals who are ready to take the next step in self-help, as they reenter our Bay County community. A New Day is particularly focused on...
From Mayor Mark Sheldon
The City Council prioritizes policies and projects to make this community the best it can be. The daily work of implementing policies and projects falls on our almost 400 employees who work tirelessly to make sure that you have all you need to enjoy every aspect...