Sean Dietrich Memorial Day

Sean of the South: Dear Young Person

By Sean Dietrich I am an imaginary old man. I am every World War II veteran you never knew. I am each faceless GI from...
Shipwreck Island Waterpark in Panama City Beach

Shipwreck Island: Forty Years of Splashin’ All Day

By Paul Bonnette For the past forty years, Shipwreck Island Waterpark has been the place to plunge, dunk, slide, swim and float in Panama City...
Orange Tree

Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Assessing Freeze Damaged Citrus

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Five months ago, we experienced severe cold weather for three days which impacted landscapes across the panhandle. Since prolonged deep...
Dean Jackson Old Glory Washing Solutions

An Interview with Dean Jackson of Old Glory Washing Solutions

Marta Rose-Thorpe: Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in the area? Tell us about your family. Dean: I grew up in...
Tom P. Haney Technical College

Hands-on Learning for Highschool Grads at Haney Technical College

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools When most people think of Bay District Schools, they think of schools for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th...
Muffins

How is the Quality of Your Olive Oil?

We all hear that olive oil is good for us, but the quality of olive oil can vary vastly between typical grocery store olive...
Sportswoman Resting After Training Session

Shaping Up with Workout Music

Listening to music while working out is an ideal boredom breaker, but did you know it can also boost your athletic performance and make...
Eyebrow Lamination at Blush beauty Lounge

Brow Lamination 101

By Meg Burns, Blush Beauty Lounge Have you heard of brow lamination? It is a brow treatment that continues to gain popularity because of its...
Allan Branch Speaker

Know Your Neighbor: Allan Branch

By Paul Bonnette For over half a century, the Branch family has been known in Bay County for businesses such as Speedy Car Wash, Jimmy’s...
Sunrise at beach

A Minister’s Message: Blessed of God

By Dr. Kerry Knight, Emerald Beach Church of Christ It’s so refreshing to hear someone say, “Have a blessed day.” It may sound a little...