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The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to honoring fallen veterans, first responders, and their K9 companions while restoring marine ecosystems, is thrilled to announce its Inaugural Lionfish  Tournament on June 6-7, 2025, at the prestigious Point South Marina at Bay Point in Panama City Beach, Florida. This...
By Lee Ann Leonard March 21 through 23, Pier Park proudly hosted "Turning for the Turtles," a fundraiser benefitting the Gulf World Marine Institute, at SkyWheel PCB. On Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., donors received a Pier Park goodie bag and a sea turtle glitter tattoo—a...
Panhandle Hurricanes, a veteran-owned and operated D2 competitive cheer gym, has established itself as a cornerstone of the Panama City Beach athletic community. Founded in 2019 to expand competitive cheer opportunities for local athletes, the gym recently solidified its commitment to the area by purchasing a commercial building. This...
By Lauren Goldsby In Florida, we’re lucky to get an early start in the garden while much of the country is still thawing out. But once summer rolls in, gardening can become more of a challenge. The heat intensifies, pests become more active, and keeping plants happy takes a little...
By Alan Watson, President, GOLF+ Dothan and Panama City Beach  I think it is a fair question, right? Is golf too expensive? Seriously. Golf used to be thought of as an elitist game that was only accessible to mostly wealthy people who belonged to country clubs and the like. Then...
By Ed Offley City officials have reacted with a combination of fury and quiet resolve after two shooting incidents five days apart marred Spring Break despite enhanced security measures aimed at protecting the public. The more serious incident occurred at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, when three teenagers from Dothan,...
In early April, the PCB City Council passed a resolution accepting a $5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund part of Phase 1 of the City’s Water Redundancy Project, a major step in enhancing the resilience and reliability of 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...