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By Alan Watson, President, GOLF+ Dothan and PCB Many remember that from 1999-2009 Tiger Woods won golf tournaments at a 34% clip. One out of every three tournaments he played in he won … for ten years! Quite impressive. He has majors, repeat wins, and the second-best professional record of...
By Michelle Ruschman One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child and LightZ of Hope is his legacy through his parents, Brent and Susan, along with their team. Through this program, children who are hospitalized can...
By Lee Ann Leonard This October, discover why Halloween is better by the beach! Pier Park will again help locals and visitors in need by hosting its annual “Halloween Costume Drive.” The Pier Park team will collect new and gently-used costumes at the Mall Management Office at 600 Pier Park Drive,...
By Mark McQueen, Superintendent As the new school year kicked off, Bay District Schools saw a wave of success, particularly across our beach schools. With an impressive turnout and seamless operations, the first day set the tone for what promises to be an incredible year of learning and growth. The...
Roll Out To The Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. This year, Optimus Prime from the TRANSFORMERS is Library Card Sign-up Month’s special ambassador, highlighting...
A couple’s bill at a Panama City Beach restaurant included AE&P, a fee for artwork, entertainment and parking, and an extra charge for a slice of pie to go. By Peter Fischetti Another fine meal at one of our favorite restaurants on the beach. Always great food and friendly service. No...
Panama City Beach Chamber Introduction Dogs love the beach! Dogs bring joy into our lives, and the beach brings out the joy in dogs. Like our children, they romp and splash with delight at the edge of the Gulf, frolicking in the sunlight and salt air. To the 45% of...
Ladies of Latitude provided Christmas in July for Bay County First Responders. Ladies of Latitude baked over 60 dozen homemade goodies and delivered them to six different locations including Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Panama City Beach Police Headquarters. The Margaritaville community graciously offered to serve our responders, with...
By Jack Smith Your first question should be, “What’s a man doing writing an article on women’s fashion?” Unfortunately, I learned the hard way from my starter wife, who happened to be a trust fund baby. At the time we lived in Southwest Virginia, where Rusty and Nancy Lester had opened...
By Sheriff Tommy Ford As I reflect on my time serving Bay County, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. Over the past eight years as your Sheriff, we have faced numerous challenges together. My 30-year career in law enforcement has been a journey of dedication,...