UNwineD presented by Publix April 5-6
A two-day Southern garden party in Aaron Bessant Park featuring superb craft beer, spirits, and wine from around the world, plus culinary creations by Northwest Florida’s leading chefs. At its heart, UNwineD is a stylish garden party that showcases the best of the region.
Friday...
A Kentucky Derby-Style Benefit for Club 360
Presented by VBA Design, The Fourth Annual Hats & Horses, a charity benefit for Club 360, takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 3 - 6:30 p.m. at Capt. Anderson’s Event Center, 5550 N. Lagoon Drive in Panama City Beach. This entertaining...
By Brooke Loyed, Principal
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice but at Patronis Elementary we’ve had it strike three times this year so to speak. Patronis has three employees in the Top 5 of all categories in our Bay District Excellence in Education Recognition. Not only that,...
By Mark McQueen, Superintendent, Bay District Schools
As we continue to shape the future of education in Panama City Beach, our focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs remains at the forefront. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”...
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
Nothing says spring in the south like blooming azaleas! Their colorful flowers are some of the first to make their appearance as winter starts to recede. In the right conditions, azaleas are low maintenance but can struggle greatly if used in the wrong place. Let’s...
By Lee Ann Leonard, Pier Park Director of Marketing & Business Development
After a rainy winter, locals and visitors are ready to pack away sweaters and jackets and step into the sun! We spoke with experts from some of our trendiest stores at Pier Park to learn what’s hot in...
February included great moments that reminded me how privileged I am to serve Florida’s Second Congressional District. I started out the month speaking at the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2024 Winter Conference. We’re fortunate in Florida that our law enforcement has an excellent track record of acting professionally in 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 Ed Offley
As the 2024 tourist season opens this month, vacationers will find a totally new way to visit Panama City Beach.
In addition to hotels, condominium towers and vacation rental homes, visitors to the Beach can try glamping.
Glamping?
Kristie Scofield beams with pleasure as she utters the word. “Glamping is...
From the Office of Sheriff Tommy Ford
It’s true, Spring Break hits our beautiful beaches in the spring of each year. However, behind the scenes planning for Spring Break and the crowds it brings to our county goes on throughout the year for law enforcement.
After the last Spring Break tourist...