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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,...

Thank you, everyone, for your trust and support in electing me as your mayor. It is an honor to serve the residents of Panama City Beach. I ran for office on a “locals first” platform and your belief in that mantra means everything. I recognize the challenges and needs of...

Countertops are a fabulous investment for any space, and surprisingly, may be one of the few products that are not inflated right now in terms of price. If you are interested in renovating or are building a new home, we are here to help and discuss all the current...

By Kim Harper Taylor Swift’s new album dropped on April 19, 2024. “The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor’s 11th era album. “Florida!!!” is the only song that includes three exclamation points. It also mentions Destin timeshares. All the Swifties are googling Destin now. “Little did you know your home’s really only A town you’re just a...