Congratulations to the remarkable Class of 2024 from all of our high schools, and particularly, since this is a beach-focused publication, the J.R. Arnold High School graduates. As we come together to celebrate their achievements, I am filled with immense pride and admiration for them. Their dedication, resilience, and...
The City of Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of Summer Camps! There are more than 70 different camps scheduled from June 3-August 2. The time to register is now, as many of the camps fill up quickly.
This year’s lineup has it...
By Paul Bonnette
If you happened to be in downtown Panama City in April, you may have noticed a reddish tint adorning everything around Harrison Avenue. This was in celebration of Redfish Film Festival, Bay County’s first-of-its-kind documentary film festival featuring over 80 documentaries as well as block parties, speakeasies,...
By K. Bollinger
Sometimes, you just want to get away. Sometimes, you want to make a difference. Why not do both at the same time?
Within the non-profit organization of Global Effect, there’s a unique opportunity to see the world, visit a new culture, and help make a difference. More than...
New Opportunities in Florida’s Second Congressional District
From Congressman Neal Dunn, Florida’s Second Congressional District
Florida’s Second Congressional District is in full bloom… and everything is covered in pollen. But don’t let your allergies distract you from all the beauty our district has to offer. We also have new opportunities popping up...
The Spring 2024 Introduction to Archaeology class at Gulf Coast State College, led under the direction of Dr. Jason Wenzel, continued an archaeological survey of the G.M. West House site in the Old Town neighborhood of St. Andrews in Panama City, Florida, this semester.
The property surveyed is currently owned...
By Jack Smith
Meet Kayla Hargett, a product of the Midwest. Raised as an Army Brat, today she’s a “student of the world.” Kayla is a friend, neighbor, pickleball partner, and my yoga teacher. Her latest venture is an eco-friendly shop, “Emerald Life Yoga & Refillery,” located in the Boho...
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...
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,...
