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Spay-ghetti a howling success

Posted on — The News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The annual Spay-ghetti Luncheon on Feb. 24 at The Barn at Wicked Wheel raised $30,000 for Lucky Puppy Rescue. The fundraiser included lunch followed by a silent auction and raffle prizes, and guests also brought an … (Read More)




Emerald Coast Cruizin’ revs up

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — From block parties to engine blocks, recharge for spring when Emerald Coast Cruizin’ returns.”The show looks great; we’re expecting over 1,000 hot rods and classics,” said Robert “Rakes” Parrish of Flip Flop Promotions. “I do think … (Read More)



Scottish Festival, Highland Games return

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The culture of the Highlands will be celebrated along the flatlands of the beach this weekend, with bagpipes calling over the dunes and kilts replacing the usual resort casual clothing.The 26th annual Scottish Festival and Highland … (Read More)



Wings of Freedom soar over surf

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The skies above the beaches will roar as a touring flock of aging warbirds fly into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.The Wings of Freedom Tour will bring the WWII vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine”; a … (Read More)


Activities for seniors and snowbirds listed

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

FRIDAY, FEB. 16SNOWBIRDS AND LOCALS WINTER CRAFT PROGRAM: at the Ark, Panama City Beach. Wood Burning 9-11:30 a.m.; Wood Carving 1-3 p.m.; Bridge 1-3 p.m. Cost is $40 a month, plus supplies; attend as many classes and activities as often … (Read More)


February fishing in the Florida Panhandle

Posted on — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News Herald

Most anglers will be wishing it was March this month in the Panhandle, as it looks like continued chilly weather from repeated fronts are going to be part of February as they were January.While the weather may not be particularly … (Read More)



Raw Organic Hair Studio reaches beyond roots

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The sun’s warmth peeked through the canopy of trees as my boots crunched the leaves through Zen Garden on Tuesday.”The birds are chirping this morning,” said Raw Organic Hair Studio owner Jessica “Jess” Melton, who stepped out of … (Read More)




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Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

WANT TO BE INCLUDED?Email Jan Waddy, [email protected], or Tony Simmons, [email protected]. Inclusion in this calendar of events is at editor’s discretion. FRIDAY, FEB. 2SNOWBIRDS AND LOCALS WINTER CRAFT PROGRAM: at the Ark, Panama City Beach. Wood Burning 9-11:30 a.m.; Wood Carving … (Read More)





Marble Show ‘a success’

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Marble Show on Jan. 20 at Boardwalk Beach Resort brought out a crowd of visitors and locals.”The marble show was a huge success,” said Paul Germann, show organizer and avid marble collector. “We had over … (Read More)


Audubon offers armchair travelers the world

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay County Audubon Society’s annual Travel Adventure Films series offers viewers the chance to experience the world through the eyes of talented cinematographers and hear them speak about their adventures.This year’s series began Jan. 18 … (Read More)


Fish eat when it’s cold, too

Posted on — The News Herald

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)



Colorful mix: Marble Show rolls into Boardwalk

Posted on — JAN WADDY

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)




Rader returns for winter show

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

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)



Snowbirds reunite at the beach

Posted on — TYRA JACKSON

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Temperatures have been low in Panama City Beach in the past few days, but the weather was excellent for four Northern friends who spent Thursday carving wood figures at the Panama City Beach Senior Center.“It’s so … (Read More)