By Lee Ann Leonard
Fur babies are part of the family. They love unconditionally and are game to go almost anywhere the family goes. Thankfully, Pier Park and its restaurant operators get that. The Pier Park Food Court, Ford’s Garage, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Pompano Joe’s Seafood House are just...
From the office of Sheriff Tommy Ford
Since Tommy Ford became the Sheriff of Bay County in 2016, he and his agency have learned about resilience while coping with the unexpected.
After a short period getting used to his new responsibilities as Sheriff, there was an active shooter incident in May...
By Bay District Schools Superintendent Mark McQueen
As we enter a new year, there’s a natural sense of renewal in the air, and the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year brings plenty of reasons to be excited. From the buzz of kindergarten registration and school choice opportunities to the...
By Ed Offley
A six-year, multi-million-dollar program to transform the PCB Fire Rescue Department is nearing completion.
Contractors are tentatively set to finish construction of the final pair of three new fire stations in April developed by the city since 2020 to replace the department’s once-aging infrastructure, Chief Ray Morgan told...
By Superintendent Mark McQueen
Happy New Year, Bay County! As we welcome 2025, I’m filled with excitement and anticipation for the incredible opportunities for our students, staff, and the entire beach community. A new year means new beginnings, and I can’t wait to see how we’ll continue to grow and...
By Lee Ann Leonard
We spoke with experts from some of our trendiest Pier Park stores to learn what to shop for now to jump-start your spring wardrobe. Read on to stay fashion-forward with little effort.
Stripes
While stripes are a classic every season, they’re bolder, more colorful and quirkier in 2025....
As cooler temperatures settle in across the north, Visit Panama City Beach is thrilled to welcome winter residents for a season filled with sunshine, community, and real FUN festivities. From the destination’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop to the Winter Resident Senior Prom, snowbirds seeking a beach...
The Bay County libraries have organized some fantastic adult programming throughout January and February for our residents and winter visitors! If looking for programs highlighting arts, culture, science, and history, the library is the place to be. Library programs are free and open to the public to attend.
Library cards...
By Ed Offley
Panama City Beach residents and visitors alike will enjoy an expansion of opportunities for dining, entertainment and sports in the year ahead.
Three new projects are on track to finish construction and open their doors to the public in the first half of 2025. They include the 60,000-square-foot...
