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By Paul Bonnette Chairman of the Bay County Republican Party, former Deputy Communications Director for the House Financial Services Committee and Bay County native, Tho Bishop has had an interest in politics and economics from a young age. The Arnold High School graduate has gone on to not only a...

By Alan Watson, President of GOLF+ Golf can certainly be a difficult pursuit. From learning the correct grip to mastering the short game to learning to read greens and so much more. Golf is a tough sport. Most of us make it harder and we don’t even know it. How...

Bay County Audubon Society is showcasing dozens of stunning photographs of birds in their natural habitats at the Bay County Public Library throughout April & May 2024. Bay County Audubon Society photographers include Donna Cronwell, Chris Heineman, Ron Houser, Bonnie Brant, Gail Casteel, Earl Henderson, Arnold Huyghebaet, Brian Dusseault,...

Pier Park invites locals and visitors to celebrate Father’s Day weekend at the open-air center. From diverse dining options to unique shared experiences, Pier Park offers plentiful ways to celebrate pop. Dad-approved dining, gift and entertainment ideas include: Angry Tuna Seafood Company – Say it with seafood. Sharing fresh local...

In June of 2014, three-year-old Rachel Pitts was diagnosed with leukemia. Rachel’s cancer diagnosis was hard on the Pitts family. As an active and involved family of seven, childhood cancer was never a concern. After being transported to Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL, Rachel and her mom would spend...

When James Brady and his wife, Suzanne, went to Kentucky to pick up a dog, all they were looking for was a pet. They had no idea they were getting a rockstar in the show dog world. When they picked up Ruger, a four-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever, the breeder asked...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Gardening in Northwest Florida can be challenging with poor soil, intense sunlight, and windy conditions. Sometimes finding that perfect spot in the garden for a specific plant you really want to grow is impossible, but before you give up consider growing in containers instead! Any plant...

By Mark McQueen, Superintendent, Bay District Schools As we begin the final month of the 2023-2024 school year, I reflect on the significance of the Month of the Military Child in our vibrant community of Panama City Beach. This observance holds a special place in our hearts, as we celebrate...

By Steve Mulholland, Executive Director, Man in the Sea Museum The Man in the Sea Museum will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of SEALAB in Panama City Beach, Florida July 19 and 20, 2024, and will sponsor events honoring their historic efforts. This will be a national celebration. The Man...

By Glenda Nouskhajian, Principal Hutchison Beach Elementary School emerges as a paradigm of educational innovation, particularly celebrated for its full-scale implementation of the Leader in Me framework. As a recognized Leader in Me Lighthouse School, it stands as a model of excellence in fostering leadership and life skills in students,...