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By Mayor Mark Sheldon This is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy gathering with family and friends to celebrate the season. In doing so, we are also honoring what it means to be a family. There is a togetherness, a unique bond, which we treasure especially around the...

By Tim Norris One of my favorite times of the year is Thanksgiving. It brings families and friends together to share a meal and give thanks for their blessings. It’s similar to when the pilgrims and Indians had their first meal together, and gave thanks for their bountiful year. The Thanksgiving...

By Jamie Zimchek Theo the Turtle is now swimming into stores near you, a cuddly, plush toy turtle with a very serious mission: raising money to support Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI). GWMI, based in Panama City Beach, is the largest sea turtle rehabilitation facility in northern Florida, and its...

By Brittany Kirke Our four-legged companions in Bay County can always use a helping hand, which is why the Bay County Humane Society Thrift Store is so excited to be celebrating their one-year anniversary at their new location this year. Primarily, the thrift store has been used to help fund...

By Ed Offley The transformation of the Panama City Beach “island’’ is underway. Throughout the 50-year history of Panama City Beach, this coastal resort city has rested within a narrow corridor between the Gulf of Mexico and a seemingly endless swath of forests and swamps to the north of Panama City...

By Jamie Zimchek When it comes to picking the perfect place to spend your golden years, there are a number of reasons Panama City Beach beats out the competition (from the balmy climate to the area’s stunning beaches). But this fine coastal community has more to offer than just sun...

By Joe Laymon Locals and tourists alike have been asking a critical question over the last several years: why don’t we have a sizable fishing tournament at the beach? Well, without any further ado, we’ve created one just for you. The inaugural Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo, hosted by Capt....

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools By the time you read this we will have welcomed back our students and staff for the 2021-2022 school year. I know you join me in hoping and praying for a more “normal” school year this year for our students, our staff and...

By Ed Offley It’s been a record year for tourists visiting Panama City Beach, but thanks to stepped-up water safety measures, the area has evaded the spike in drownings that occurred all too frequently in recent years. But the path has not been easy, says the city’s Beach Safety Division chief. “It’s...

By Maggie Little Paws for effect: Operation Spay Bay’s employees and volunteers are pitching in to make this community a better one for our furry friends. “We are a voice for the voiceless,” explains Cheryl Murphy, an Operation Spay Bay staff member. Until we learn to interpret all those woofs...