Community

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” - Marian Wright Edelman I have often said that a rising tide lifts all ships when it comes to our schools and what I mean by...

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are excited to announce the purchase and installation of 880 ft long and 5ft wide AccessRec mats half-way to the beach at Camp Helen State Park. Because of the community’s support of kayak rentals and the pumpkin patch, the CSO was able to...

Review by Jack Smith “Who is John Galt?” begins the famous 1957 novel by Ayn Rand, “Atlas Shrugged.” How could a 64-year-old book see into the future and make us believe that it was written today? Jules Verne, George Orwell, and Ayn Rand are authors who, it seems, could see...

Like the song says, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Unfortunately, this is also a time when law enforcement sees an increase in theft. Criminals know at this time of year folks carry cash and credit cards, have packages in homes and vehicles, and shop online so...

By Brittany Kirke The mission – to bring together community partners to identify solutions to meeting the needs of our most vulnerable communities and thereby creating resilient and strong neighborhoods. To do this, It takes partnerships from every corner of the community including churches, businesses, and government. And in the...

By David Wesley I’m not sure who started the practice of tying a bow on your finger to remember something important but I have heard the saying over the years. There is an important bow that is tied on an evergreen wreath that is important and about remembering. The Rotary...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day!” Seems to be the theme song of this summer. Hopefully we will start to transition into a drier fall because right now some of our landscapes are past the point of saturation. Although we are...

Readers have been asking after last month’s article on The Humane Society of Bay County “How can we help?” According to Lauryn Gill, the store manager at Humane Society Thrift & Gift, there is not currently a specific financial target. “Unfortunately we do not have a target amount at...

Thanksgiving Thursday may be the time for turkey, but that weekend, Santa Claus is coming to town! Beach Home for the Holidays waves goodbye to fall and sets the stage for the most magical month of the year. Aaron Bessant Park serves as the site of carol-themed concerts, s’mores,...

By Tim Norris One of my favorite times of the year is Thanksgiving. It brings families and friends together to share a meal and give thanks for their blessings. It’s similar to when the pilgrims and Indians had their first meal together, and gave thanks for their bountiful year. The Thanksgiving...