By Paul Bonnette
When you mention the Patronis Family, perhaps one of the first things that springs to mind is Captain Anderson’s Restaurant. Known for its fresh seafood, cozy atmosphere, and famous tagline, “Dine early and watch the fleet unload,” Captain Anderson’s and the Patronis Family have been synonymous with...
By Lee Ann Leonard, Pier Park Director of Marketing & Business Development
Pier Park invites area residents and visitors to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the shopping, dining and entertainment complex. The mall offers numerous ways to enjoy the holiday weekend and to surprise mom. Activities and gift ideas include:
Bath...
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
I must admit I absolutely love southern magnolias, but I understand they are not popular with every gardener. They grow quite large, their thick, evergreen leaves are difficult to rake, and roots may surface causing issues in confined spaces. I get it, it is not...
By Mark McQueen, Superintendent, Bay District Schools
As April unfolds, a month marked by various celebrations, my attention is on our upcoming observance of the Month of the Military Child. This tribute holds a special place in my life as the Superintendent of Bay District Schools, a military child myself,...
By Ed Offley
A Florida Panhandle recovery program for women has reached a major milestone with the transformation of a former doctors’ office building in Panama City to its third thrift store.
The Path of Grace Thrift Store is an 11,000-square-foot retail outlet featuring clothing, furniture and household goods, said store...
By Mayor Mark Sheldon
It is an incredible time to be a part of the greater PCB community. We are a City built on welcoming visitors from all walks of life to our beautiful beaches. For decades visitors have relocated here, becoming locals. That trend continues and with it comes...
By Peter Fischetti
About a year ago, Jim Smith was driving along Beach Drive in Panama City when he noticed a historical marker and stopped to read it. The marker recognized the “significant contribution” of residents in the area who extracted salt—an important preservative at the time—to the Confederate States...
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,...
