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By Jack Smith The term ‘appetizers’ seems to have appeared simultaneously in England and America in 1860 as an English alternative to the French word, hors d’oeuvres. But though the name might vary, appetizers, in some form or another, have graced many a cultured table over the centuries. Ancient Greeks...

Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman have returned for season six as the co-hosts of “Chasin’ The Sun,” Visit Panama City Beach’s award-winning television series, which premiered last month on Discovery Channel. In 13 all-new episodes, the anglers will take viewers on a fast-paced, heart-pounding saltwater adventure, showcasing...

By Joanne MacPhee As the region’s largest non-profit provider of care services, Covenant Care has a unique day-to-day perspective when it comes to the health needs and challenges in our community. That is why they created the Covenant Care Foundation. The Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between those who have...

“Unprecedented” is the Word for 2020 By Dave White, Publisher Users of the online dictionary, Dictionary.com, elected “unprecedented” as the People’s Choice 2020 Word of the Year. Can anyone disagree? 2020 has certainly been an unprecedented year of problems, challenges, pivots, solutions and, perhaps, even successes. For many Americans, 2020...

Friends of Camp Helen are welcoming 2021 with a bang! The eighth annual Americana Music Concert series in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park will be online this year beginning Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 6:30-8 p.m. The free concerts continue Saturday, January 30, February 13, February 27,...

By Jack Smith Far be it from me to tell you which signature cocktail to enjoy sitting outside gazing at our world famous sunsets. Just know that I’m going to tell you there’s something special about sipping a perfectly crafted cocktail at a local watering hole as you soak in...

By Aether Van Dyke What comes to mind when you think of The Salvation Army? Do memories flash through your mind of bell ringers standing outside major department stores and malls during the holiday season? Perhaps you think of a charity, a thrift store or a food pantry. In fact,...

Following a dangerous uptick in the number of unsafe sleep deaths in Bay County, the Healthy Start Program and Children’s Advocacy Center have partnered with Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center to launch ‘This Side Up,’ a Safe Sleep Baby campaign. Over the coming months the Advocacy Center and Healthy...

By Jack Smith Trying to find the best seafood in Panama City Beach, is like trying to find the best chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania, or a great peach in Georgia. Well, you get the idea. Known as the Seafood Capital of the South for a reason, Panama City Beach offers...

By Aether Van Dyke Panama City and the surrounding area have been heavily impacted by a myriad of events over the last couple of years. Hurricanes have battered the area, destroying businesses and homes alike. Economic collapses, which are happening all over America, have made their appearance known in Panama...