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By Brooke Loyed, Principal As L. Frank Baum says, “No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.”  This quote reminds us of our Bay District Vision for Instruction with academic ownership, high expectations, strong instruction, grade...

By Lee Ann Leonard Many know Pier Park as Panama City Beach’s unofficial downtown. Millions gather at the mall for iconic events like the “New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop” and to shop, dine and play. How well do you know your friendly, neighborhood mall? Find a few fun facts...

By Lauren Goldsby It’s that time of the year when the landscape around us is starting to wake up! Before the weather gets too hot, now is a great time to tackle garden projects. While it may feel like spring (or even summer) outside, don’t be fooled —freezing temperatures can...

By Paul Bonnette Keeping a legacy alive is important. Just ask artist and owner of Gallery of Art 850 Kim Griffin White. Whether it is designing for President Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center or keeping the memory of local artist Mary Ola Miller alive, Kim Griffin White takes her...

Presented by VBA Design, The Fifth Annual Hats & Horses, a charity benefit for Club 360, takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at a brand-new location: the Krewe of Dominique Youx (KoDY) Event Center at 7550 Holley Wood Rd., Panama City Beach (in...

By Alan Watson, President GOLF+ Dothan and Panama City Beach If golf were supposed to be fun they would have made the hole bigger! That’s my opinion. When my wife asks me why I say I’m going out to have fun on the golf course but then return home in...

GCSC Visual & Performing Arts will be holding auditions and interviews for the 2025-26 academic year on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts. These scholarships are for incoming and current full-time GCSC students. For new GCSC students, a high...

By Ed Offley When finished in five years, the next phase of the Philip Griffitts Parkway will alleviate severe traffic congestion on US 98 but will be unconnected to the existing 3.8-mile roadway connecting SR 79 and Nautilus Street since 2021, officials say. Instead, a proposed 5.1-mile link connecting Clara Avenue...

by Pam Anderson Gather up your friends and family for a great adventure on the Gulf of America or inland on beautiful St. Andrews Bay! It’s time to go fishing and cruising! The boats are all spruced up and ready to cruise! The Head boats and Charter boats are booking fast,...

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...