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April 9, 2019 — JAN WADDYRestaurant relocates after Hurricane Michael
Yearly Archives: 2019
Ka-ching! Bank of America raising minimum wage to $20 for its employees
Posted on April 9, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Target isn’t the only private-sector employer raising wages.Bank of America, the nation’s second-largest bank, said Tuesday that it will incrementally boost its minimum wage to $20 per hour over the next two years. The first bump will come in May, … (Read More)
Dating app Bumble launches lifestyle magazine
Posted on April 5, 2019 — By Nicole Cobler [email protected]Austin-based Bumble on Thursday announced the launch of Bumble Mag, a lifestyle magazine made in partnership with Hearst.The first edition of the magazine, which was made available nationwide Friday, features 100 pages of interviews, advice, product guides and more, the … (Read More)
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen dishes out Southern favorites
Posted on April 5, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen brings families to the table for extra helpings of comfort food and conversation — without having to spend hours cooking in their own kitchens.”The Paula Deen concept started in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It was … (Read More)
SandJam: Parachute gets personal
Posted on April 4, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Parachute lands in the sand April 28 during SandJam at M.B. Miller County Pier.”It’s one of those cities where we tend to hang out at the beach but hadn’t done shows there,” said Will Anderson, lead vocals … (Read More)
SandJam: Matt and Kim bring high energy
Posted on April 4, 2019 — JAN WADDYIndie-dance duo performs April 28 in Panama City Beach
Target hikes minimum wage to $13, with plans to ultimately pay $15 per hour
Posted on April 4, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]If you notice workers at your local Target store have a little more spring in their step, there’s a good reason for it.The retailer announced Thursday that it will boost minimum wage for its employees to $13 per hour this year, … (Read More)
Deal alert: You can get a Starbucks espresso drink for just $3 today
Posted on April 4, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaTaqueria Sanchez takes over Chula’s
Posted on April 4, 2019 — JAN WADDYPanama City Mexican restaurant also operates 2 food trucks
‘Gypsy’ dances into dinner theater
Posted on April 3, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSMartin Ensemble takes show on road to Panama City Beach
Employees give back to the community during Publix Service Day
Posted on April 2, 2019 — GENEVIEVE SMITHWatkins knew how much destruction the school sustained during Hurricane Michael, and felt that using Publix Serves Day would be a great way to give back to a school that does so much for the community.
Choose your own day trip adventure in Panama City Beach
Posted on March 28, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Living near the beach, it’s natural to wonder if some of the tourist attractions are worth it for locals to check out.Since Hurricane Michael hit in October, I’ve found myself on the other side of the Hathaway Bridge … (Read More)
40th Street Pizza reopens in Panama City
Posted on March 28, 2019 — JAN WADDYFamily business began in Mexico Beach, relocated from Parker after Hurricane Michael
Chef shells oyster recipes in new cookbook
Posted on March 28, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSROSEMARY BEACH — Chef Irv Miller cracks open the secrets of Gulf Coast oysters in his new cookbook, which he’ll be signing Saturday at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore.It’s been said Gulf Coast oysters have the cleanest taste of any oyster, that … (Read More)
Americans spent $40 billion in just one year shopping while drunk
Posted on March 28, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Sites such as Amazon make it easy to buy just about anything with a single click.Add in some booze and many folks wind up buying things they don’t want or don’t need, waking up the next morning to find receipts … (Read More)
German billionaire family that owns Einstein Bros. Bagels admits Nazi past
Posted on March 26, 2019 — Eli Rosenberg The Washington PostThe tabloid Bild, one of Germany’s most popular papers, reported that Albert Reimann Sr. and Albert Reimann Jr., whose family backs JAB Holdings, had significant links to the Third Reich.
Study finds enough fecal bacteria to make you sick on McDonald’s touchscreens
Posted on March 25, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Your next McDonald’s meal might come with an unwanted side order of fecal bacteria.Metro, a newspaper in the United Kingdom, went to several of the restaurant’s locations and swabbed the touchscreens customers use to place their orders. Results showed that every … (Read More)
A giant robot could save the community
Posted on March 22, 2019 — GENEVIEVE SMITHPANAMA CITY — Mike Ross is disrupting the home building industry and he’s using a giant robot to do it.“There hasn’t been any real innovation in building and construction for 100 or more years. They basically take lumber, take nails, … (Read More)
Tyson recalls chicken strips due to metal fears
Posted on March 22, 2019 — By GateHouse Medisa staffArkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.The U.S. Agriculture Department said Thursday the products were produced on Nov. 30, 2018, and have a best … (Read More)
LifeWay Christian stores closing nationwide
Posted on March 21, 2019 — By Danae King [email protected]All 170 LifeWay Christian Resources stores are set to close this year.The organization cited fewer customers and lower sales as a reason for shuttering the stores, though it will maintain online sales and services.LifeWay Christian Resources, based in Nashville and … (Read More)
Just the Cook opens in Panama City Beach Kartona
Posted on March 21, 2019 — JAN WADDYFood boat, patrol make appearances
Rescue Me: Wine Dog expands with gastropub
Posted on March 21, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY — Wine Dog whets the appetite — and now satisfies foodie cravings with weekday lunch and Friday dinners in the Rescue Me Wine and Ale House Pub.”I’d never had pork belly till I got the chef in here. They … (Read More)
Checking schools before tournaments
Posted on March 21, 2019 — The News HeraldFor the last three weeks, every time I tried to take the boat out or go fishing, the wind was blowing 20-30 mph. Anybody familiar with boating knows that makes for a miserable day, whether inshore or offshore.Offshore, it causes the … (Read More)
Downtown Panama City dishes out dining diversity
Posted on March 21, 2019 — JAN WADDYRestaurant options grow more varied after Hurricane Michael
Mix it up at ‘UNwineD’ festival
Posted on March 20, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSCheck out craft beer, wine, food, concerts in Panama City Beach
Ranking the world’s most beautiful beaches
Posted on March 20, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSPanama City Beach confirmed as top destination
Meet chef behind Wine Dog’s Rescue Me
Posted on March 20, 2019 — The News HeraldDowntown Panama City gastropub serves weekday lunch, Friday dinners
In bid to survive, Victoria’s Secret relaunching swimwear line
Posted on March 19, 2019 — By Tim Feran [email protected]Victoria’s Secret is back in the swim.The L Brands lingerie chain relaunched its swimwear line on Monday with more than 300 selections in its online store.For now, at least, swimwear will be available only online at VictoriasSecret.com and not in … (Read More)
Like free stuff? Dairy Queen is giving away ice cream Wednesday
Posted on March 19, 2019 — The News HeraldWednesday is the first day of spring, and to celebrate, Dairy Queen is giving away free ice cream.Customers will be able to get a small vanilla soft-serve cone for free at participating Dairy Queen locations.[gh:iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdairyqueen%2Fposts%2F10155935974091669″ width=”100%” height=”613″ style=”border:none;overflow:hidden” scrolling=”no” … (Read More)
As marijuana gets legalized, companies drop THC testing of employees
Posted on March 18, 2019 — By Jeff Ostrowski The Palm Beach PostPALM BEACH POST — At the Ed Morse empire of auto dealerships, testing for THC no longer is part of the hiring process.Ed Morse Automotive Group this month stopped screening for marijuana […]