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The Martin moves to the Majestic

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — When Hurricane Michael left the Martin Theatre in Panama City badly damaged, executive director Barbara McMinis wasn’t sure the show would go on.But thanks to a partnership with the Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, … (Read More)




January angling action in the Panhandle

Posted on — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News Herald

It may take a bit of extra effort to find fish in late winter in the coastal waters of northwest Florida, but it can be well worth the work. Trout, reds, sheepshead and black drum tend to be tightly concentrated, … (Read More)


A busy schedule awaits winter residents

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Winter brings the annual return of visitors from the northern climes, so called “snowbirds” flocking to the warmer southern shores.And Panama City Beach is ready for their visit with a full calendar of social events geared toward retirees … (Read More)



Jump-starting art opportunities, workshops, events

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Beach Art Group is heading into 2019 with all hands on deck, planning workshops, fundraisers and paint parties while gathering donations of supplies for local artists.”I am so excited about the new year,” said Helen Ballance, director of … (Read More)



Heaux! Heaux! Heaux!

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — If your idea of jingle bells involves dashing through the bayou on a 100-horsepower airboat, then ZooWorld’s second annual Cajun Christmas might just be the holiday event for you.Cajun St. Nick will be joined this year … (Read More)



Panama City Beach Marathon scales back

Posted on — 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)








Beau’s owners open doors to community

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — After pouring a lifetime of savings and dreams into their first restaurant, Chris and Brittany Infinger were set to open Beau’s on Oct. 10, the same day Hurricane Michael made landfall.”I wanted something small. I wanted … (Read More)













Pier to Pier paddleboard race benefits charities

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Since 2011, the annual Panama Jack Pier-to-Pier Standup Paddleboard Classic has benefited area charities and challenged area athletes.Returning again to the waters between the Russell-Fields City Pier and M.B. Miller County Pier off Panama City Beach … (Read More)