Community

By Ed Offley Developer St. Joe Co. has set the stage for a near-doubling of Pier Park that will include a mixture of retail, dining and entertainment businesses on a 70-acre site east of the existing business district. Labeled “Pier Park City Center,” the expansion will fit into an 83-acre “L”-shaped...

By Pam Anderson The 2024 PCB Fishing Rodeo runs from October 5 through October 13. Have you registered yet? Plan now to participate in this community-wide event that is organized this year by the Panama City Boatman’s Association. There will be over 60 categories of fish as well as kid’s...

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...

“If you’re not having fun, we aren’t doing our job,” says Panhandle Helicopter owner J. R. Hott. This pretty much captures the vibe at Panhandle Helicopter. If they don’t have the best job in the world, it sure is close. Where else can you clock in and spend your...

By Alan Watson, President, GOLF+ Dothan and PCB I started playing golf when I was young. Very young. Not Tiger Woods at age 3 on the Mike Douglas Show young but pretty close. My father loved the game so much that he opened his own golf shop in 1988. He has...

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...