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SEASIDE — Sometimes, the best things in life really are free — such as the wildly imaginative shows being offered along Scenic Walton 30A by the Seaside Repertory Theatre.”The only way that’s possible is through the support of these neighborhoods that … (Read More)
“Hundred dollar car note, two hundred rent;I get a check on Friday, but it’s already ready spent.”“Workin’ for a Livin’ ” as performed by Huey Lewis and the News In spite of low unemployment and a consensus that an economic recovery … (Read More)
Many of the closures were the first of their kind for the businesses and all remain open.
SANTA ROSA BEACH – The nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) opened in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton County in June.The UMA is the first presentation of the Cultural … (Read More)
So far, 40 people have been hired including the plant’s new general manager Preston Mathis.
Tip of the WeekA study conducted by AAA shows that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are a bit less distracting than the “native” systems that automakers themselves offer. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety worked with the University of Utah … (Read More)
Dear Dave,My husband and I finally have our full emergency fund in place. Like you recommend, we’ve kept it in a money market account with check writing privileges for easy accessibility. Recently, we heard about short-term bond funds with a … (Read More)
Tribe Kelley taking root in Grayton Beach
Offshore trolling requires a good imagination. If you can’t visualize, every minute, that great spear of a giant billfish slashing through the water behind that 5-pound lure bouncing in the wake, it can become an exercise in boredom.There’s a whole … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Just the Cook won’t be put up for auction after all.Panama City put a possessory lien last month on the popular houseboat restaurant after months of missed rent payments to the St. Andrews Marina. However, city officials … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — While summer isn’t necessarily the best time to find seashells by the seashore, it’s definitely the most popular.This time of year, especially after a storm, sheltered bays are the best places to look — unless you want … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Boricuba Cafe celebrates the Spanish origins of Puerto Rico and Cuba — combining the Caribbean islands’ cuisine on one menu.Lillian Canales serves her mother’s Puerto Rican recipes, while her co-owner Leonell Castillo recreates the flavors of his Cuban heritage.”This is … (Read More)
From July 9-20, students will learn what their dream job is, what it takes to get a job, what it means to have a job, how to become a star employee and how to speak up for yourself.
So many of us (myself included) aspire to acquire, simply for the sake of “movin’ on up” in the eyes of others.
PANAMA CITY — Peaches are at season’s peak — making July Fourth the perfect time for snacking, dipping, drinking, grilling and baking with this versatile stone fruit.My husband’s recent craving for cobbler led to a trip to Lucky’s Market for Southern peaches … (Read More)
Destin Commons confirmed Monday that the rumors about Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen are true — the Southern-style chain is coming to Destin.Although details about the restaurant’s location and opening date will not be released until next week, Heather Ruiz, senior … (Read More)
A hobby that makes money is called a business.
PANAMA CITY — “Shark Tank” star Daymond John’s Success Formula Team will be in the Panhandle early next month, offering free sessions on becoming your own boss and entrepreneur.Topics include validating your business concept, moving toward your product launch, engaging … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A $50,000 boat could be yours Monday with just a $100 buy-in.The Emerald Coast Rotary Club, a community service organization, is raffling off a 2017 Crest 220 pontoon with a Yahama F150 engine. Up to 800 … (Read More)
LYNN HAVEN — A strong track record of supporting youth sports has led to Beef O’ Brady’s being named Business of the Quarter in Lynn Haven.The restaurant was selected for the second-quarter award because of owner Pat Perno and staff’s … (Read More)
“Crossing a line can be exciting and fun during summer road trips, until drivers realize that they left cheaper gas prices in the dust. Instead, motorists should mind the state line and find the best side to fill up on,” … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Where there’s smoke on the water, so the old Deep Purple song hints, there’s fire in the sky.The skies above the Gulf of Mexico will be alight for a few days this coming week, as communities … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Peoples First Insurance will host Thursday its first Community Cookout to celebrate National Insurance Awareness Day.The event will be held in the parking lot of the First Federal Bank building (where Peoples First Insurance is located) at … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — This summer, WonderWorks will debut three new exhibits showcasing the latest technology in augmented reality and digital imaging. The indoor amusement park, which features more than 100 hands-on exhibits that spark the mind and imagination, continuously adds … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH – Visit Panama City Beach’s award-winning television series, “Chasin’ The Sun,” wraps up its third season Saturday on Discovery Channel, where it will return for a fourth season in January 2019.”Discovery Channel has provided a wonderful platform … (Read More)
“We are surpassing how we did with the (Pepsi) Gulf Coast Jam in the first year,” said Rendy Lovelady, who is executive producer of both events.
“Our house … is a very, very, very fine house …”“Our House” as recorded by Crosby, Stills and Nash While in high school, I worked at my parents’ lunch restaurant in Lake Zurich, Illinois, then a sleepy little town that has … (Read More)
ANDALUSIA, Ala. — Edward Jones of Wewahitchka has been elected to represent Gulf Coast EC on PowerSouth Energy Cooperative’s Board of Trustees. Jones is a retired railroad engineer and retired volunteer fireman. He has served on the Gulf Coast EC … (Read More)
Phones and tablets are the go-to distractions for many of us on vacation, but there’s no need for each person to get lost in their own mobile haze. There are great games you can play together, without the need for … (Read More)
With a truck full of 16 mattresses, each retailing at about $2,000 each, Branham said he knew just the agency that could use them.