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Liquid Dream Fishing Team: Family day on a borrowed pontoon
October 30, 2019 — By Anthony Watson Special to The News HeraldAJ Watson takes the family for an outing to Shell Island on a pontoon boat.
Category Archives: Beach Insider
Emerald Coast Cruizin’ shows off cars, celebrities
Posted on October 30, 2019 — JAN WADDYFall show is back in Panama City Beach.
Rolling Thunder
Posted on October 23, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSThe Thunder Beach Autumn Rally continues at venues across Panama City Beach through Sunday.
Marry Me at the Beach
Posted on October 17, 2019 — JAN WADDYBridal Expo back in Panama City Beach
Thunder Beach fall rally returns
Posted on October 16, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSPANAMA CITY BEACH — The streets of Bay County will fill with rumbling machines this week as the sounds of Thunder Beach return for the autumn rally after taking last fall off because of Hurricane Michael concerns.Official Thunder Beach venues … (Read More)
Sun, Sand & Suds: Panama City Beach celebrates Oktoberfest
Posted on October 2, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSPANAMA CITY BEACH — Get your fill of beer and brats at the beach this weekend as the Panama City Beach Oktoberfest returns. Last year’s Oktoberfest — only the second annual one — was canceled in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, … (Read More)
Turtle Girls host SeptembArt Festival
Posted on September 11, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSInaugural SeptembArt Festival brings together artists, crafters, musicians, foodies in Panama City Beach.
License-free saltwater fishing is Saturday
Posted on September 5, 2019 — JAN WADDYVisit area piers, state parks in Panama City Beach
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam pumped for ‘Country on the Coast’
Posted on August 29, 2019 — JAN WADDYTim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock coming to Panama City Beach on Labor Day Weekend
Gabby Barrett built with nerves of steel
Posted on August 29, 2019 — JAN WADDY‘American Idol’ Season 16 contestant plays Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
John Rich keepin’ it real in Redneck Riviera at Gulf Coast Jam
Posted on August 28, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — When you can’t afford the French Riviera, you go to the Redneck Riviera.”It’s beautiful; the people are cool, and the music is awesome, and I’d argue the beaches here are better than the French Riviera,” said … (Read More)
The Cadillac Three has ‘All the Makin’s of a Saturday Night’
Posted on August 27, 2019 — JAN WADDYBand performs Saturday in Panama City Beach during Gulf Coast Jam
Educational theater programs put spotlight on youth
Posted on August 13, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSMIRAMAR BEACH — Emerald Coast Theatre Co. has a slate of educational workshops planned for young thespians lined up for autumn.”We realize most of the schools in our community cannot offer the theater arts, and so we are thrilled to be … (Read More)
Thompson Square: ‘Root of everything is country’
Posted on August 13, 2019 — JAN WADDYPepsi Gulf Coast Jam lineup features husband-and-wife duo Aug. 31
Emerald Coast Theatre stages seventh professional season
Posted on August 13, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSMIRAMAR BEACH — With its seventh season of theatrical productions fast approaching, Emerald Coast Theatre Co. has established a track record of staging thought-provoking productions, supporting creative collaborations and providing a valuable community resource.“We are so excited that ECTC is … (Read More)
August angling action around the Panhandle
Posted on August 8, 2019 — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News HeraldFishing the waters off Panama City Beach can be hot fun in August.
Fall into Fun: 10 autumn events in Panama City Beach
Posted on August 7, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSPANAMA CITY BEACH — As summer winds down over the next couple of weeks, the autumn is gearing up for a series of fun events along the beaches.“We are proud to offer such unique and diverse events throughout the fall … (Read More)
Beach arts venues, groups aid hurricane recovery
Posted on July 31, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSHaving suffered far less storm damage, Panama City Beach art groups and venues have aided recovery efforts for the hardest hit.
Country artist Christon Birge follows dream
Posted on July 30, 2019 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Country artist Christon Birge has captured the sounds and smells of summer on his latest track — “Sunscreen on You.””I’m not trying to be a puppy mill of songs,” Birge said. “There’s just something about being barefoot … (Read More)
Free family fun: 20 things to do in 1 week
Posted on July 10, 2019 — JAN WADDYFree activities planned from Panama City Beach to 30A
Have a ball: Panama City Beach Sports Complex opens Monday
Posted on July 3, 2019 — JAN WADDYFacility caters to community, visitors
Hunting for tarpon in the shallows
Posted on July 2, 2019 — By Anthony Watson Special to The News HeraldI have been getting calls and seeing social media about tarpon being caught all along the local beaches. I have caught two tarpons between 3- and 4-feet long in my lifetime — on accident — but have never targeted them.So … (Read More)
Fourth of July: See Panama City Beach fireworks by land, water or sand
Posted on June 27, 2019 — JAN WADDYCheck out coastal celebrations from PCB to 30A
Pretty in Pink
Posted on June 19, 2019 — JOSHUA BOUCHERPANAMA CITY BEACH — ZooWorld is now home to nine flamingos, and three are so young they aren’t even pink yet.The new flamingos are are a mix of Chilean and Lesser Flamingos, which are easy to tell apart because the … (Read More)
Shows by the Sea
Posted on June 13, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSSeaside Rep actors provide free performances daily along 30A
Shooting the Shot: IRONMAN
Posted on May 31, 2019 — JOSHUA BOUCHERFor those who think a marathon is just not hard enough, Panama City Beach offers IRONMAN competitions.
Gulf Coast Shell Show: Shells shine this weekend
Posted on May 30, 2019 — JAN WADDYHurricane Michael can’t stop 22nd annual event
Families catch waterfront adventures in Panama City Beach
Posted on May 22, 2019 — JAN WADDYSwimming, dolphins, camping await
‘Chasin’ the Sun’ in Panama City Beach
Posted on May 9, 2019 — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News HeraldJustin 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)
Water you waiting for?
Posted on May 8, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSLearn to swim at these summer classes in Panama City, Panama City Beach