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Hi, I’m Lauren Goldsby and I am excited to be the new Commercial and Environmental Horticulture Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Bay County! I joined the UF/IFAS Extension team in August, and I can’t wait to share my knowledge and passion for horticulture with the Bay County community. As someone...
By Bay Education Foundation At the Bay Education Foundation, our mission is to support the educational development of Bay District School students by providing enhanced opportunities for quality education and promoting greater community involvement in education. Since our inception in 1989, we have been dedicated to enriching the academic experiences...
By Lee Ann Leonard Fur babies are part of the family. They love unconditionally and are game to go almost anywhere the family goes. Thankfully, Pier Park and its restaurant operators get that. The Pier Park Food Court, Ford’s Garage, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Pompano Joe’s Seafood House are just...
By Alan Watson, President, GOLF+ Dothan and PCB The temperature has dropped. Significantly. Winter is upon us even if winter is barely a month or so in Florida. Still, we can’t get out on the course as much as usual due to cold and windy weather conditions. So what do you...
By Bay District Schools Superintendent Mark McQueen As we enter a new year, there’s a natural sense of renewal in the air, and the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year brings plenty of reasons to be excited. From the buzz of kindergarten registration and school choice opportunities to the...
By Ed Offley A six-year, multi-million-dollar program to transform the PCB Fire Rescue Department is nearing completion. Contractors are tentatively set to finish construction of the final pair of three new fire stations in April developed by the city since 2020 to replace the department’s once-aging infrastructure, Chief Ray Morgan told...
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...
By Superintendent Mark McQueen Happy New Year, Bay County! As we welcome 2025, I’m filled with excitement and anticipation for the incredible opportunities for our students, staff, and the entire beach community. A new year means new beginnings, and I can’t wait to see how we’ll continue to grow and...
By Lee Ann Leonard We spoke with experts from some of our trendiest Pier Park stores to learn what to shop for now to jump-start your spring wardrobe. Read on to stay fashion-forward with little effort. Stripes While stripes are a classic every season, they’re bolder, more colorful and quirkier in 2025....
As cooler temperatures settle in across the north, Visit Panama City Beach is thrilled to welcome winter residents for a season filled with sunshine, community, and real FUN festivities. From the destination’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop to the Winter Resident Senior Prom, snowbirds seeking a beach...