By Clint Whitfield, BPA Principal
Breakfast Point Academy (BPA) is proud to announce that we have been recognized as an “A” school by the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and...
Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce the launch of its new “Fun.For.All” initiative, which promotes accessible travel and highlights the destination’s commitment to welcoming all visitors. The announcement comes at the start of National Mobility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and solutions for mobility...
By James Clauson, Director
Spring is here and Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD) located in Panama City Beach, is gearing up for the mosquito season. We are a local Governmental Independent Special District whose sole function is to control the mosquitoes within our boundaries. The District’s boundaries extend from Hathaway...
By Matt Pitts, Principal of Surfside
A need has been met for many Panama City Beach families with the opening of the Surfside Middle School Academy! The Academy consists of four classrooms of students with intellectual disabilities from kindergarten to age 22. Many of these students previously attended Margaret K....
By Ed Offley
Just how dangerous is the water?
Between January 1 and July 8, the city Beach Rescue service posted either single or double red warning flags on 116 days, marking 61 percent of the 190 days of that time span. Double red flags mandating closure of the Gulf of...
By Paul Bonnette
Comedian. Actor. Writer. Teacher. Director. Jason Hedden is well known in Bay County for wearing many hats. Having been involved in the performing arts for over three decades, Hedden is no stranger to the stage and he plans on making sure comedy comes to the coast.
You may...
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
Before I found myself working on a master’s degree in Entomology a few years ago I was like most people and saw little benefit in insects beyond pollination services. As I progressed through my studies, I learned about many other benefits insects provide...
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 Deniece Moss, Principal, West Bay Elementary School
“Welcome to the West Side of the Bay, where we come to learn, and grow, and play!” Those are the lyrics you will hear on a Friday morning if you happen to pop into a West Bay Elementary School House Meeting, and...
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,...