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By Brooke Loyed, Principal, Patronis Elementary As we begin the New Year of 2023, our school reflects back on 28 years. Although I was not working at Patronis when it opened, I sure knew about the sense of traditions, community, and excellence it was creating as an employee with Bay...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools Parental involvement is THE key indicator of student success, and it’s always amazing to see the level of involvement we have at our beach schools. Whether you consider school grades, academic achievement, employee morale, or parent/guardian satisfaction, ALL of our beach schools consistently rate...

By Ed Offley Laissez les bons temps rouler! Bonifay residents Courtney Collins and William Bush stood by the crowd barriers along with 40,000 party-goers thronging the streets of Pier Park as Panama City Beach threw one of the earliest — and largest — celebrations of Mardi Gras in the nation. “This is...

By Paul Bonnette Ten years ago, Pensacola, Florida, became home to a pop culture extravaganza celebrating all things pop culture. This event included numerous celebrities, vendors, gaming, artists, cosplayers and more. It was an event that would become a convention allowing thousands of fans to let their geek flag fly....

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, don your kilts and celebrate the return of the Panama City Beach Scottish Festival and Highland Games taking place at Frank Brown Park. This family-friendly event will be held outside from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 11 a.m. the festival kicks off with the...

Ovide Restaurant at Hotel Effie Valentine’s Special Feb. 10-14 This Valentine’s Day, experience romance and decadence at Ovide at Hotel Effie. Indulge in their delectable menu specially curated for two featuring 28 oz. Tomahawk and Maine Lobster. Treat the love in your life to romance at Hotel Effie, available Feb...

By Ed Offley Bay County law enforcement agencies have joined forces to prevent a repeat of the widespread chaos that engulfed Panama City Beach during Spring Break last year. “We don’t have a crystal ball, but we can prepare for what might happen,” Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez told...

By Mayor Mark Sheldon I hope 2023 finds everyone happy, healthy, and on track for a prosperous and successful year! Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., and Panama City Beach is not immune to that growth. As we enter the new year, I wanted to let you...

By Stacey Legg Elevate Bay is Bay District Schools’ mentor initiative now in its sixth year. The general concept for the program was the vision of Superintendent Bill Husfelt and local pastor, Dr. Steve Taylor, conceived of in response to the growing need for positive role models in the lives...

Jennifer Ledesma of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Installed as President of the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® Berkshire Hathaway Home- Services Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to announce that Vice President of Broker Operations Jennifer Ledesma will serve as the president of the Central Panhandle...