Community

By Paul Bonnette It is the oldest arcade in Northwest Florida. Known for its friendly service, great food, and fun games and prizes, Fun-Land has been an iconic attraction on Panama City Beach since 1950. For visitors and residents alike, Fun-land has been a stopping point for those wanting a cheeseburger...

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 Mark McQueen, Superintendent Bay District Schools is about so much more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. At the heart of our success is the dedicated group of individuals who make up our Team of Teams—the real driving force behind everything we do. The people make BDS unique from the...

Bayway, a dedicated supporter of the local community, proudly announces the initiation of a free transportation service to assist residents seeking tax assistance. Throughout the entire month of March, every Wednesday Bayway will provide complimentary rides, encouraging community members to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to file their...

By Laura Laspee, MLIS, Branch Manager Looking for the perfect way to show your love this month? Take the hand of your special someone and head post-haste to your local library branch. Yes, the library! Library cards are an amazing year-round resource and they’re FREE for all residents of Bay,...

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...

A few months ago, Sheriff Tommy Ford decided to approach the problem of addiction and mental health from a different perspective. How could the BCSO offer help to those who suffer from addiction issues or mental health conditions that have caused them to come to the attention of law...

The new fishing pier is now open at Camp Helen State Park! Fishing equipment rentals began on April 1 as an addition to our Kayak and SUP rentals which are NOW OPEN 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.friendsofcamphelen.org or...

By Deniece Moss, Principal What is your story? It’s a question that seems simple on the surface, but when posed to me recently by Ben Sasse, the President of the University of Florida at a baseball game, it took me aback. It made me pause and truly reflect on the...

Publix Sports Park, Coastal Waste and Recycling, and United Way of Northwest Florida are partnering to host a Youth Sports Equipment Swap Meet and Community Day on May 20 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Publix Sports Park. Families are invited to attend the Youth Sports Equipment Swap Meet...