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March 24, 2020 — JAN WADDYJuan Taco in Panama City Beach teaches Community Cooking Class on Facebook Live during social distancing.
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CELEBRATE SERVICE: McDonald’s franchises celebrate medical workers
Posted on March 23, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSLocal McDonald’s restaurants offer free meals to health care workers.
Gannett launches site to help local small businesses hit by coronavirus
Posted on March 23, 2020 — By Brett Molina USA TODAYGannett, the owner of USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local media properties, is launching a nationwide effort to help communities support local small businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis.The media company announced Monday a new website, supportlocal.usatoday.com, that … (Read More)
Suzuki building test facility in Bay County
Posted on March 22, 2020 — Tony MixonThe right-of-way abandonment would allow Suzuki to build a fence around their facility and make it private property.
Bay County restaurants offer take-out, delivery
Posted on March 20, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY — Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday closing all restaurant dining areas to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The following restaurants offer to-go and delivery options.PANAMA CITY Somethin’s Cookin’, 93 E. 11th St.: Offering to-go … (Read More)
Find out what’s open, closed or canceled in Panama City Beach
Posted on March 19, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — The coronavirus pandemic is an ever-evolving situation with area businesses and event promoters quickly reacting to new guidelines from the government and CDC regarding social distancing.As of Thursday morning, Bay County’s sandy beaches were open to … (Read More)
Find out what’s open, closed or canceled in Panama City Beach
Posted on March 19, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — The coronavirus pandemic is an ever-evolving situation with area businesses and event promoters quickly reacting to new guidelines from the government and CDC regarding social distancing.As of Thursday morning, Bay County’s sandy beaches were open to … (Read More)
Mass layoffs for BookIt
Posted on March 18, 2020 — Nathan CobbAccording to Kim Bodine, executive director for Career Source Gulf Coast, many people have recently flocked to her office to file for unemployment after being laid off from Book-It.
A recession has probably begun. How bad will a coronavirus-triggered downturn be?
Posted on March 18, 2020 — By Paul Davidson USA TODAYThere’s little doubt the coronavirus pandemic already has tipped the U.S. into recession, economists say, abruptly ending the record 11-year-old expansion.Now, the two big questions are: How severe will the downturn be? And how long will it last? Assuming the number … (Read More)
CORONAVIRUS: 2020 SandJam canceled
Posted on March 17, 2020 — The News HeraldNext rock festival set for April 23-25, 2021, in Panama City Beach
CELEBRATE OUTDOORS: Shorebirds nesting earlier
Posted on March 14, 2020 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTAccording to a release from Audubon Florida, the season’s first reported nests have come from Dog Island, with three Snowy Plover pairs successfully laying eggs about mid-February. The season historically began on March 1.
Lynn Haven lays groundwork for food trucks
Posted on March 13, 2020 — JAN WADDY“Lynn Haven has never had a food truck ordinance,” City Commissioner Judy Tinder said. “With the growing interest in food trucks, the commission chose to create a city ordinance regarding them to ensure the safety of our Lynn Haven residents.”
Lynn Haven lays groundwork for food trucks
Posted on March 12, 2020 — JAN WADDYCity creating food truck ordinance
Cirque Italia shines with Water Circus Gold
Posted on March 11, 2020 — JAN WADDY’Voyage Around the World’ March 12-15 from Panama City Beach
FEATURED RESTAURANT: Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach is ‘among the best’
Posted on March 11, 2020 — By Sharon DooleyROSEMARY BEACH—Wanting to enjoy our area before the spring break crowd arrived, my husband, Paul, and I went on a date night in Rosemary Beach. The evening centered on a meal at Restaurant Paradis.THE FOODI’ve been writing Eating Out columns … (Read More)
Luck o’ the Irish
Posted on March 10, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSCelebrate the luck o’ the Irish in Panama City and the surrounding area.
Food Truck Friday forges ahead in Panama City
Posted on March 10, 2020 — JAN WADDYThis week features Beachside Coffee, Lulu’s Chiefs Steaks
The Hip Abduction creates ‘chill-out,’ tropical music
Posted on March 9, 2020 — Dave Osborn USA TODAY NETWORKThe Hip Abduction began as a duo, performing in the St. Petersburg area in 2007.“He and I got together playing cover gigs for $100 and a fish sandwich on the beach,” said Chris Powers, bassist for The Hip Abduction, of … (Read More)
Florida gator trappers, who do it cuz their daddies did, want more $$ per skin
Posted on March 9, 2020 — The News HeraldFlorida relies on specially-licensed trappers to remove nuisance alligators, but the unique program could collapse as the hide market plummets.
Florida bracing for coronavirus tourism impacts
Posted on March 7, 2020 — Erin FranczakLocal officials are monitoring the coronavirus, but still expecting tourism in Florida to be strong.
Game on at Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
Posted on March 5, 2020 — JAN WADDYHighland Games return after last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Michael
CELEBRATE OUTDOORS: March Madness
Posted on March 5, 2020 — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News HeraldMarch fishing action in Panhandle waters warms up.
Dee’s Hang-Out adds Hide-Out
Posted on March 4, 2020 — JAN WADDYPopular Panama City Beach restaurant adds bar next door
Cruise into the Weekend
Posted on March 4, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSPANAMA CITY BEACH — The spring rally of Emerald Coast Cruizin’ is in full gear at Aaron Bessant Park this weekend.The event began early with vendor village set-up, block parties, live music and more starting Wednesday. But the fun only … (Read More)
2 Panama City hotels open for business, hiring
Posted on March 2, 2020 — Jacqueline BostickAfter being closed for reconstruction for more than a year due to hurricane damages, Comfort Inn opened Tuesday last week, and its sister hotel under the same Choice Hotels brand, […]
Northwest Florida jobs: Attracting talent is multifaceted challenge
Posted on March 1, 2020 — Jim ThompsonNathan Sparks, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County (EDC), told a group of area business people, elected officials and economic development professionals Thursday that local funding has been allocated to the “talent attraction portal” on the … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Are you taking proper care of your battery?
Posted on February 28, 2020 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeA letter writer wants Windows 10 installed on their computer and wonder where they can find somebody to perform that task.
Dive into Death by Chocolate
Posted on February 27, 2020 — JAN WADDY20th annual event moves to Edgewater in Panama City Beach
Food truck Friday rolls out in Panama City
Posted on February 26, 2020 — JAN WADDYDesignated food truck parking area debuts in Panama City
Emerald Coast Cruizin’ returns
Posted on February 25, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSGet the jump on next weekend’s Emerald Coast Cruizin’ with early bird events.