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After more than half a century in business, Dressbarn has announced it is winding down operations and will close all 650 stores.The womenswear retailer is owned by Ascena Retail Group. Ascena also owns a number of other chains that will … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — As the Senate continues to negotiate the particulars of the supplemental disaster relief bill that seems poised to go to a vote next week, a new provision to save something many likely didn’t know was at risk … (Read More)
Orange-and-white beacon and Texas-based chain Whataburger has hired financial services company Morgan Stanley to explore expansion and a possible sale, the San Antonio Business Journal reports.The possibility of a sale was […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Capital City Bank, in partnership with the St. Joe Company, is opening its first full-service banking facility in Bay County.A ceremonial ground breaking for the new location took place on Thursday morning in the footprint of … (Read More)
Panama City Beach restaurant addition serves steamed seafood, sno balls
The first month of the 2019 spring tourist season showed strong gains over the same period in 2018, according to bed tax collections for the month of March.
Sparkling water fans, rejoice. LaCroix has a new flavor just in time for summer. The company announced the arrival of the new LaCroix HI-Biscus flavor on Instagram, and people are pretty excited for yet another beautiful can. “Please welcome LaCroix’s newest innovation HI-Biscus!” the … (Read More)
Sharky’s on the Pier in Venice topped floridabeachbar.com’s list for the second year in a row
Party City will close dozens of stores this year and says an ongoing helium shortage is partially to blame.The New Jersey-based chain of party supply stores will shutter 45 U.S. locations, TV station WVIT reports.The announcement came after Party City … (Read More)
10 percent of May 20 food sales go to United Way of Northwest Florida’s Hurricane Michael Relief Fund
Your dream of drinking beer on the job can become a reality. Natural Light, affectionately known as “Natty Light,” has opened up an eight-week paid summer internship in New York City. The position’s duties include attending events as a brand ambassador, … (Read More)
Local restaurants serve Mexican favorites
Justin Leake and Matt Smith grew up doing what they loved — enjoying the abundant resources of Florida’s Panhandle Coast. As youngsters living close together in Bay County, they rode their bikes to go fishing, swimming or simply exploring the … (Read More)
Learn to swim at these summer classes in Panama City, Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach festival culminates with National Go Topless Day
Florida Tomato Exchange, a U.S. trade organization, argued that Mexican growers dumped artificially low-priced tomatoes on the U.S. market, undermining American farms.
Program possible through CareerSource Gulf Coast grant
Thunder Beach back to former glory in Panama City Beach
CVS has been posting eye-popping profits in recent years, but that isn’t stopping the nation’s largest pharmacy chain from closing some locations.The Rhode Island-based retailer said this week that it is in the process of shuttering 46 stores it deems … (Read More)
NICEVILLE — Skye-Nohea Mizner was barely 3 when her mother realized something was wrong.During swimming class in a noisy pool, Marie-Fleur Mizner said, her daughter wasn’t responding correctly to the teacher’s instructions. Afterward, she cried and said she didn’t want … (Read More)
BBQ restaurant rebuilds after Hurricane Michael
Yes, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year, but don’t forget about Saturday: Derby Day. That’s when you can swap out the tequila for the bourbon to make the mint juleps that have been served at the Kentucky … (Read More)
The U.S. Department of Commerce previously announced its plans to end its tomato trade agreement with Mexico last May. But, according to a new analysis, this move could lead to a price increase and reduced supply of tomatoes.The trade agreement … (Read More)
With Cinco de Mayo and the onslaught of summer, it seems that May is the month of the margarita. Applebee’s agrees, and it’s bringing back the “Dollarita” — a 10-ounce margarita for only $1 — for the entire month. “The Dollarita … (Read More)
Ubiquitous convenience store 7-Eleven is officially entering the delivery market with its own app and service, 7NOW. And you can get almost anything seen in your local 7-Eleven, including beer and cider, without leaving your couch. The convenience store first tested … (Read More)
Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, May 5.Plenty of restaurants and businesses across the country are offering deals, freebies and other specials in the days leading up to the holiday, as well as Cinco de Mayo weekend. Here are many of the … (Read More)
The nation’s largest bank was accused of “poor shaming” after a tweet that was meant to be motivational spectacularly backfired Monday.Chase Bank’s social media team sent out a tweet encouraging customers to cut expenses in order to save money, Chicago … (Read More)
Move over, (in)famous Pink Drink. There’s a new, even pinker drink in town. Starbucks announced its summer drink lineup today, and it includes the new “Dragon Drink,” a brightly hued mix of Starbucks’ Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers (fruit juice with mango and dragonfruit … (Read More)
Increased demand for restaurant workers in Panama City after Hurricane Michael leads to summer program
SHALIMAR — Eastern Shipbuilding was cleared for a $20 million shot in the arm today from Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., when the board approved moving the company’s proposal forward to help with improvements needed at its Nelson Street facility for … (Read More)