Yearly Archives: 2018

Back to Bethlehem: Christmas story retold in village by the sea

Posted on December 5, 2018 — TONY SIMMONS

Capt. Anderson’s Marina hosts annual event Dec. 12-15

Lorrie Morgan to open chicken restaurant in Panama City Beach

Posted on December 5, 2018 — KATIE LANDECK

PANAMA CITY BEACH — County music star Lorrie Morgan has announced plans to open a restaurant in Panama City Beach.There’s no set opening date for Lorrie Morgan’s Hot Chicken, but according to the singer’s Facebook post she’s already excited.”We get … (Read More)

Bay Medical to lay off half its staff – up to 800 people – after Hurricane Michael

Posted on December 4, 2018 — Patrick McCreless

PANAMA CITY — Bay Medical Sacred Heart expects to lay off around 800 people next year, according to a Tuesday press release.The release states the hospital expects to keep approximately half of its more than 1,600 employees after Feb. 4 … (Read More)

Mall movie theater opens amid tensions

Posted on December 4, 2018 — ZACK McDONALD

PANAMA CITY — Tensions at the Panama City Mall stole the spotlight this weekend when a grand re-opening of the mall movie theater led to operators of the mall calling police.According to Panama City Police Department reports, officers arrived about … (Read More)

As the world around them changed, these Northwest Florida local businesses stayed the course (PHOTOS)

Posted on December 3, 2018 — Heather OsbourneTOM McLAUGHLIN

FORT WALTON BEACH — It takes more than luck to survive as a business owner for upwards of half a century. It takes hard work, a good business sense and the ability to communicate with and satisfy the needs of a … (Read More)

Slow condo market delays ‘Baby Grande’

Posted on December 2, 2018 — The News Herald

DESTIN — It’s been two years since Legendary President and CEO Peter Bos announced he was planning to move forward with the second and final phase of the HarborWalk Village development.Bos said in November 2016 that the new development phase … (Read More)

You need to do what’s best for you

Posted on November 30, 2018 — The News Herald

Dear Dave,I’ll be graduating from college with no debt in a couple of weeks, and I have a good job waiting for me in January. During the past few years, I’ve managed to save almost $25,000 from my part-time jobs … (Read More)

DBPR closes 2 restaurants in October

Posted on November 29, 2018 — ZACK McDONALD

PANAMA CITY — Separated by a cataclysmic storm, inspectors temporarily shuttered two Bay County restaurants for either operating without proper licensing or sightings of storm-awakened rodents in October, according to official reports.Last month, the Florida Department of Business and Professional … (Read More)

Panama City Beach Marathon scales back

Posted on November 28, 2018 — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — In the weeks after Hurricane Michael struck the coast, people have started thinking in the long term again. No longer are they metaphorically sprinting to meet their immediate needs, they’re shifting to think about the greater … (Read More)

Inflation angst: Businesses face higher labor, vendor costs

Posted on November 28, 2018 — JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

Higher labor costs due to a tight employment market and rising minimum wages in states like New York are a key factor as some small businesses struggle with inflation and consider whether to pass higher expenses along to customers.

Fowhand Furniture reopens after Hurricane Michael

Posted on November 28, 2018 — COLLIN BREAUX

The damage caused some to worry the long-time furniture store would not reopen.

Hancock Whitney Bank contributes to Hurricane Michael relief for Bay County employees

Posted on November 27, 2018 — GENEVIEVE SMITH

PANAMA CITY — Yesterday at the Bay County Courthouse, Market President of Hancock Whitney Bank, Ben Lee, presented a novelty check to Bay County in an effort to aid in Hurricane Michael relief for district employees.The giant check symbolized a … (Read More)

Local charity gets festive with Hurricane Michael debris

Posted on November 21, 2018 — Savannah Vasquez

SANTA ROSA BEACH — Debris from Hurricane Michael has taken a new form for the holiday season, as a local nonprofit is decking the halls with what the Category 4 storm left behind.The Sonder Project of Santa Rosa Beach last … (Read More)

Billy’s Oyster Bar builds on seafood staples

Posted on November 21, 2018 — JAN WADDY

Panama City Beach restaurant a 30-year tradition

‘Home for the Holidays’ brings Christmas cheer

Posted on November 20, 2018 — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The holiday season officially begins Thanksgiving weekend, and the city of Panama City Beach invites the residents of Bay County communities to kick off the season together.“We can’t wait to welcome families to Panama City Beach … (Read More)

Stores preparing for Black Friday, but many shoppers turning online or opting out this year

Posted on November 20, 2018 — COLLIN BREAUXERYN DION

With many big box retailers still closed after Hurricane Michael east of the Hathaway Bridge, many are turning to online shopping — or staying home — rather than driving to Pier Park to fight the crowds.

Free Thanksgiving meals available in Bay County

Posted on November 19, 2018 — ERYN DION

BAY COUNTY — With many families in need after Hurricane Michael, several businesses and organizations are offering free Thanksgiving meals, both as a sit-down meal and a meal that can be taken home and prepared.Tuesday, Nov. 20Lowe’s in Panama City, … (Read More)

Florida unemployment 3.4 percent, lowest since January 2007

Posted on November 16, 2018 — The Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate is 3.4 percent, which is the lowest level since January 2007.The state released figures Friday that show October unemployment dropped slightly from September’s rate of 3.5 percent. There were 350,000 Floridians without jobs out of … (Read More)

Another Jimmy Buffett project set for PCB

Posted on November 16, 2018 — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH — For tourists and residents alike, it’s going to get a lot easier to find that lost shaker of salt.For the second time this year, plans have been unveiled for a major land development in Bay County … (Read More)

Executive chef makes local connections at Havana Beach Bar & Grill

Posted on November 16, 2018 — The News Herald

ROSEMARY BEACH — Executive Chef James T. Neale II helms the kitchen at The Pearl Hotel’s flagship restaurant, Havana Beach Bar & Grill, creating modern Gulf Coast American cuisine with vibrant Cuban influences. Chef’s PalateName: James T. Neale IIRestaurant: The Pearl … (Read More)

Another Jimmy Buffet project set for PCB

Posted on November 16, 2018 — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH – For tourists and residents alike, it’s going to get a lot easier to find that lost shaker of salt.For the second time this year, plans have been unveiled for a major land development in Bay County … (Read More)

Another Jimmmy Buffet project set for PCB

Posted on November 16, 2018 — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

Restaurants serving Thanksgiving menus, buffets

Posted on November 15, 2018 — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY — Even if you aren’t at home this year, you can still enjoy Thanksgiving favorites at area restaurants.Restaurants serving traditional Thanksgiving Day meals Thursday, Nov. 22, include:CHEWIE’S KITCHEN, 9952 Hutchison Blvd., No. 200, Panama City Beach; 850-234-3248; chewieskitchen.com: 2 … (Read More)

Citizens avoids major hit from Michael

Posted on November 15, 2018 — By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — While the toll from Hurricane Michael continues to mount in Northwest Florida, the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has avoided a major financial hit.Citizens had 3,189 claims as of Wednesday from the monster storm that made landfall Oct. … (Read More)

Hotel coming to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Posted on November 14, 2018 — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

The St. Joe Company has announced plans to break ground in early 2019 on a 110- to 125-room hotel on the airport grounds to service the growing passenger traffic at the eight-year-old flight facility.

Hotel coming to Bay airport

Posted on November 14, 2018 — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

WEST BAY — The Northwest Beaches International Airport soon will have an essential addition: a full-service airport hotel.The St. Joe Company has announced plans to break ground in early 2019 on a 110- to 125-room hotel on the airport grounds … (Read More)

When will internet be restored?

Posted on November 14, 2018 — COLLIN BREAUX

BAY COUNTY — The wait for internet service to be restored to the east side of the Hathaway Bridge has some people growing impatient.With water, power and other utilities restored after Hurricane Michael, one reader asked through our Bay Asked … (Read More)

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