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Americana concerts return to Camp Helen

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The 2018 Americana Concert Series returns to Camp Helen State Park on Saturday with The Currys.The Americana trio features brothers Jimmy Curry and Tommy Curry and cousin Galen Curry, who first played songs together as teenagers during family reunions in … (Read More)


Americana concerts return to Camp Helen

Posted on — The News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The 2018 Americana Concert Series returns to Camp Helen State Park on Saturday with The Currys.The Americana trio features brothers Jimmy Curry and Tommy Curry and cousin Galen Curry, who first played songs together as teenagers during family reunions in … (Read More)







Cajun Christmas lights up ZooWorld

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — ZooWorld is offering guests an opportunity for a Southern-themed holiday experience with its first-ever Cajun Christmas celebration.From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Sunday, Dec. 24, visitors can take a free photo with Santa Claus and … (Read More)





Seniors flock to winter activities

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The arrival of the winter season means events and activities for senior adults are heating up along the beaches at The Ark and the Panama City Beach Senior Center.”We are starting our Winter Program this coming … (Read More)


Beach Home for the Holidays is back

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH – After a day of feasting, families can unwind with Beach Home for the Holidays — the leftover turkey can wait.Visit Panama City Beach has teamed up with Southern Living to present the third annual Beach Home for the … (Read More)


Liquid Dreams: ECRC Championship day

Posted on — By AJ Watson Special to The News Herald

It was 5:30 a.m., 50 degrees, and we were all sitting in the intercostal under the State 79 bridge when the horn sounded.All of us throttled down and took off for our spots that held the fish we hoped would win … (Read More)



Holly Fair fills Edgewater

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Holly Fair is here, so let the holiday shopping begin.The Junior League of Panama City’s 29th annual Holly Fair was set to begin Nov. 9 with a Preview Party at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort. After … (Read More)


Holly Fair finds new home at Edgewater

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Embrace holiday togetherness — and get a head start on shopping — when the Junior League of Panama City’s 29th annual Holly Fair returns Nov. 9-12 in its new home at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort.”It … (Read More)


Cruizin’ brings ‘CHiPs’ to the party

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Emerald Coast Cruizin’ returns for its fall rally next week, and this time it brought the party CHiPs.Or, at least, it’s bringing a former star of the TV series “CHiPs,” Eric Estrada. Estrada played Frank “Ponch” … (Read More)


Free Fall Festival Fun

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH —Contrary to the popular saying, there is a free lunch. There’s also free games, free hayrides, free entertainment and much more.All that free fun can be found at the ninth annual Woodlawn Fall Festival from 10 a.m. … (Read More)




Thunder Beach revs up through weekend

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The 17th annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally builds on the momentum that began mid-week and rides strong into the weekend.Official Thunder Beach venues and vendor villages include Pier Park, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach and Frank … (Read More)



Barktoberfest begs for good time

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Treat all of your well-mannered best friends — including those with four legs — to the Barktoberfest Beach Bash from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Hook’d Pier Bar and Grill.Located across from Pier Park on Russell-Fields City … (Read More)



Pirates of the High Seas

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — With the seventh annual Pirates of the High Seas Festival making landfall this weekend, it’s a sure thing that Columbus won’t be the sea voyager uppermost in people’s minds.The free, three-day festival runs Friday and Saturday … (Read More)


A Weekend Noshing In Pensacola

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

If you love it local, there is no better way to frolic about on the weekends than letting others know about the things you enjoy doing in your own backyard.  Pensacola, Florida is the second oldest city in America.  It … (Read More)


Fall into Fun:

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Things continue heating up this autumn along the beaches of Bay County. From pirates to motorcycles to classic cars to reggae, the festivals of fall have got fun for all ages lined up. Here’s a quick … (Read More)



Beach for Books keeps magic alive

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — This year’s Beach for Books is going back to where the magic happens — the library.”This year is a new approach, bringing it to the library itself,” said Deborah Davidson, secretary of the Panama City Beach … (Read More)