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New April Chamber Members: Southern Fibernet Expedia J.McLaughlin of Watersound Froyes Min El Rodeo Tequila Bar & Grill - Front Beach Flip Flop Vacation Rental Services Anchor Realty Florida Employ EZ San Marcos Mexican Grill - Callaway Tru by Hilton Panama City Beach Condor Tours & Travel Sweet Henrietta's Bakery Rish Homewatch Services Lighthouse Church Piano by Grace FITWAY Recovery 7 Brew Coffee 3G's Excavating and Marine...

The Audubon Art Exhibit will be on display throughout April and May 2025 in the Bay  County Public Library galleries and display case. The bird photographs and paintings are by members  and friends of the Bay County Audubon Society. The artist reception is Saturday, May 3 at 2 -...

If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to play an instrument — whether it’s strumming a guitar, sitting behind a drum kit, or tickling the ivories — there’s no better place to start your musical journey than at Austin Music Co. in Panama City Beach. Nestled in the heart of...

By Pam Anderson Fishing season is getting into full swing as we see less wind and more beautiful sunny days! Come on down and beat the summer crowds! The Private Recreational boats and Guide Boats are getting their gear ready to start their Red Snapper season in STATE waters (only). The...

Masterfully sculpted by Love Golf Design, the new course blends the Club’s renowned amenities with an exhilarating new playing experience   The Watersound Club® team proudly announces the official opening of The Third, a premier 18-hole championship course designed by golf legend Davis Love III and his team at Love Golf...

By Ed Offley Police Chief J.R. Talamantez was blunt: “If you are committing crimes, you are going to be held accountable.” As 2025 Spring Break got underway last month, Panama City Beach officials were gearing up for the massive influx of college students with a set of regulations aimed at thwarting...

By Lee Ann Leonard Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show is slated to open in mid-May… but you don’t have to wait until then to release your inner pirate! The battle for pirate booty is set for Saturday, April 12 at Pier Park! Join the Pirates Voyage and Pier...

Behind the Scenes this Spring By Teahna Stephens, Entomologist Have you ever found yourself wondering: Why are some mosquitoes bigger or smaller than others? Why do those mosquito bites make you itch so much? Or why do those noisy spray trucks keep coming by your house at 4 a.m.? Many people...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe Interview with Mayor Stuart Tettemer On a brisk Saturday morning in February, I catch up with Panama City Beach Mayor Stuart Tettemer. We meet at The Pour, a coffee bar on Front Beach Road that stands in front of The Ark and Ark Church and funds many of...

Protecting an Important Resource by Lauren Goldsby We know that plants rely on water to grow, but we don’t always consider how growing plants impacts the water around us. More than 25% of Bay County is covered by water, and many of us were attracted to the area for that very...