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By Capt. Chris Farley, Marine Biologist | Dolphin Whisperer | Tour Guide Extraordinaire Flippin’ Awesome Adventures is Panama City Beach’s only marine eco tour run by a marine biologist—and let me tell you, we are all about flippin’ awesome fun on the water! I started Flippin’ Awesome Adventures a few...

Bay Limousine, founded in 1990 in Dothan, Alabama, has since expanded to Northwest  Florida, serving hundreds of clients annually. With this expansion, Bay Limousine has established itself as a premier provider on the Emerald Coast. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and client well-being is the cornerstone of our...

PCB By J.H. Bevels The waves roll and pound the shore They sing to me, come down once more You caught them the last time You'll catch them again In the bay where you can see their fins The reds, the blues, and the specs too All out there waiting for you To cast a top water near...

By Pam Anderson Welcome April! We are looking forward to your warm days which bring plenty of opportunities to fish and cruise! Our head-boats are coming in with great catches of vermilion snapper, mangrove snapper, porgys, almaco jacks, and more!  Start watching for Cobia. It is about time for them to...

By Christopher Manson Embrace Florida Kids is an offshoot of Embrace Alabama Kids, a faith-based organization that has been helping children and families since 1890. Director of Development and Community Relations Ramsey Lawrence has been speaking to churches and civic organizations and spreading the word about the nonprofit’s Florida arm...

By Lee Ann Leonard Many know Pier Park as Panama City Beach’s unofficial downtown. Millions gather at the mall for iconic events like the “New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop” and to shop, dine and play. How well do you know your friendly, neighborhood mall? Find a few fun facts...

By Mark McQueen, Superintendent At Bay District Schools, we are incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment of our students, families, and staff. Thanks to these collective efforts, our district maintains an impressive 92% average daily attendance—a testament to the value our community places on education. However, despite this success,...

By Brooke Loyed, Principal As L. Frank Baum says, “No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.”  This quote reminds us of our Bay District Vision for Instruction with academic ownership, high expectations, strong instruction, grade...

By Lauren Goldsby It’s that time of the year when the landscape around us is starting to wake up! Before the weather gets too hot, now is a great time to tackle garden projects. While it may feel like spring (or even summer) outside, don’t be fooled —freezing temperatures can...

By Paul Bonnette Keeping a legacy alive is important. Just ask artist and owner of Gallery of Art 850 Kim Griffin White. Whether it is designing for President Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center or keeping the memory of local artist Mary Ola Miller alive, Kim Griffin White takes her...