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PANAMA CITY — United Way of Northwest Florida will open a local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site next week.VITA is an IRS-sanctioned program that trains volunteers to prepare simple tax returns for individuals and families with low to moderate … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — A pancake breakfast this weekend will benefit the drama program at Mosley High School”Pancakes and Princesses” will be 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Applebee’s, 678 W. 23rd St. During breakfast, diners can meet characters from Mosley’s upcoming performance … (Read More)
Nonstop flights will start June 7.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Another cold front moved in and changed our plan of attack last week. We were going to get up early and head out chasing redfish and mapping the bays getting ready for tournaments.When I got my … (Read More)
Nonstop flights will start June 7.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Gulf World Marine Institute recently was presented the National Association of Underwater Instructors Environmental Enrichment, recognizing work that improves or protects the aquatic environment.Danny Grizzard — a local longtime scuba instructor and boat captain who nominated … (Read More)
WANT TO LIST AN EVENT?Email Jan Waddy, [email protected], or Tony Simmons, [email protected]. Inclusion in this calendar of events is at editor’s discretion. FRIDAY, JAN. 19SNOWBIRDS AND LOCALS WINTER CRAFT PROGRAM: At the Ark, Panama City Beach. Wood Burning 9-11:30 a.m.; Wood … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — On Monday morning, Paul Germann and his grandson showcased marbles from Germann’s collection of “several hundred thousand” overlooking the beach at Boardwalk Beach Resort.”I couldn’t do it without his help,” said Germann, 64, a resident of Lynn … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — If you aren’t keenly aware of your surroundings while walking down Beck Avenue, Sizzle Dog will sneak up on you. But once you take a bite out of a ¼ pound beef hot dog on an 8-inch hoagie … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A new band with a sound that hearkens back to classic Southern rock will kick off its 2018 tour with two shows at Ms. Newby’s this weekend.The Allman Goldflies Band includes Gary Allman (keyboards, guitar and … (Read More)
LYNN HAVEN — Opening a second location was part of the long-term plan for Wild Root, the coffee shop and organic apothecary at Zen Garden in Panama City Beach. Placing that shop in Lynn Haven was the logical choice, according … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — To their disappointment, Dena Smith and her young son arrived at the theater in the Panama City Mall on Tuesday afternoon only to see a sign that it had closed.“We’re so sad,” she said, pointing out that … (Read More)
Even if I knew what markets will do, and I don’t, I’d hesitate to recommend a strategy without knowing a lot more about your age, goals, risk tolerance and income needs.
Reader question: We closed on our home purchase in December. The contract calls for the seller to vacate 30 days after closing. The date and time set to deliver the keys and final walkthrough were today. This morning, the seller … (Read More)
Dunkin Donuts-Baskin Robins is already open. Cracker Barrel, Mission BBQ and WitchWich are opening by end of March.
PANAMA CITY — Drivers will encounter intermittent road closures on 23rd Street near U.S. 98 from midnight to 5 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 16-17.The closures are necessary for the placement of overhead steel tub girders associated with the 23rd … (Read More)
Entry price: $32,130Price as tested: $45,555This week, we’re driving the 2018 Mazda CX-9, a three row SUV delivered in top class Signature dress with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Although listed as a midsize SUV, you’ll feel like you’re driving a full size … (Read More)
Critics say the bill would let governments use tourist-development money to pay for infrastructure projects that should be funded in other ways.
Producer Rendy Lovelady credited Panama City Beach itself as the “fourth headliner.”
Dear Dave,I have cousins who are thinking about moving back to Connecticut from Virginia. They’ll be renting for a while, and I have an unoccupied rental house. Do you think renting to family is a bad idea?— Katherine Dear Katherine,Renting to … (Read More)
ALYS BEACH — Food and beverage, housekeeping, security, accounting, guest services, construction and engineering positions are all available at Alys Beach, and you could snag one at a job fair Thursday.The fair will let interested candidates meet with hiring managers … (Read More)
For some Walmart employees, the day brought news of a pay raise. Others learned they were out of a job.
PANAMA CITY — Corams’ Steak & Egg owner Margo Coram is carrying on her family’s legacy and expanding on the name.Margo took over Corams’ Steak & Egg — founded by her parents, Willard and Linda B. Coram — after her father passed away in November … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Going out to breakfast makes the idea of getting out of bed easier in the morning, but breakfast can hit the spot any time of the day.Andy’s Flour Power Cafe & Bakery serves breakfast all day … (Read More)
Whether you’re visiting for the winter or weekend — or a local looking to break the daily routine — you can start your day off right with breakfast at a local restaurant:Andy’s Flour Power Cafe & Bakery: 2629 Thomas Drive, … (Read More)
The bills would eliminate the credit report “freeze fee,” currently up to $10 to put a freeze on or take it off.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Celebrating the power of creation through music, the Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church is once again in the midst of its annual “Church and the Arts” concert series.The 26th season of the series opened in December 2017 with … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Dennis Rader, whose family for decades entertained locals and tourists at the Ocean Opry, returns to Panama City Beach next week for a pair of solo concerts steeped in country music, gospel and comedy.The shows will … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Beach Art Group is off to a running start for the new year, with a group show opening next week and group founder Helen Ballance showing her own work in a solo exhibit for the first time.”I have … (Read More)
“It occurred to us part of their problem was they’ve got to get these people out of the desert,” BDA President Tom Neubauer said.