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By Deniece Moss, Principal of West Bay Elementary School “Every student by name and need.” This phrase has been the daily mantra here at West Bay Elementary School since reviving our school in 2015. These are words the teachers, administrators, and staff at our “Small School, with a BIG Heart”...

By Ruth Corley, Public Affairs Specialist for BCSO They say time flies when you’re having fun. Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford has spent the last four years—his first term—in almost continuous crisis mode with barely the time to catch his breath between each challenge. It’s not what the Sheriff would...

Remember the days when you could go way out in the country and practice shooting your firearm? It wasn’t the safest practice, but it was all you had at the time. Though that’s still a possibility for some, the majority of people buying firearms for safety and sport find...

Panama City Beach is pleased to announce that it has been named the No. 2 “Emerging Destination” in the world by Tripadvisor’s Travelers Choice 2021 Best of the Best Awards. Known for its 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches, brilliant emerald-green waters and 320 days of sunshine annually, Panama...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe Life in the Grand Lagoon a.k.a. the “East End of Panama City Beach” is wonderful as we roll into February! The Thomas Drive Corridor is abuzz with activity, both in terms of new establishments developing and events being held every night in various locations. The Grand Lagoon...

By Anna McKay It’s often said that leaving a positive impact on the world begins at home. After over two years of community restoration projects following the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael, The Sonder Project is returning to its roots as a non-profit focusing on sustainable development in Africa. Its...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County One of the benefits of living along the coastline is the gentle sea breeze that always seems to swirl around us. As refreshing as that can be to people outside on a hot day, salt particles carried in wind can wreak havoc on...

By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely Jaysa Hunter is the owner and operator of Avenue 117 Design, an interior design firm that serves the entire Emerald Coast. She provides the full range of services you’d expect from a designer, but says her passion and specialty is kitchen and bath remodels....

Humane Society Low Cost Clinics Take advantage of our low-cost medical clinic offered each month on the 3rd Saturday. Shots, testing, microchipping, nail trims, flea prevention and more. For a full list of services and updates on vaccination availability for the events, view our Facebook event. February 20th at Hobby Lobby...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools By now I hope you’ve heard that we’re getting a new school on the beach when A. Gary Walsingham Academy opens in August of 2021 for students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. We anticipate adding a grade a year to the school until...