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Dear Dave,How do you feel about check-cashing companies?Norman Dear Norman,I’m not a big fan of check-cashing companies. They’re not nearly as bad as payday lenders, but it still seems kind of silly to me there’s even a market for this kind … (Read More)
“Bay County is dependent on fishermen whether they know it or not, like peanuts in Alabama,” Kenyon Gandy said. “We serve up the fish just as fresh as when it came out of the water.”
Beach quality was ranked the highest — at least 4.7 out of 5 — among all amenities.
PORT ST. JOE — The adage holds that all winning streaks ultimately come to an end.Don’t tell that to the Gulf County Tourist Development Council which continues a winning run that began more than four years ago.Once again, bed tax … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Southern Living’s Biscuits and Jam on March 23 is the perfect blend to begin two days of UNwineD at Aaron Bessant Park.The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau teamed up with Southern Living magazine for the annual festival that celebrates wine, craft beer and … (Read More)
Drinkers also could consume far more. And that will boost alcohol sales, one analysis predicts, by as much as $250 billion.
Airport Board VP Del Lee said passengers, flights, airlines, commercial activity and food and drink sales all were up in 2017.
“Toys R Us has failed to give us anything special or unique. You can find more zest for life in a Walgreens.”
HAVE AN EVENT?Email Jan Waddy, [email protected], or Tony Simmons, [email protected]. Inclusion of events in this calendar is at editor’s discretion. FRIDAY, MARCH 16BLINK 180 TRUE TRIBUTE: 7 p.m. at Club La Vela, 8813 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Ages 18 and … (Read More)
Cracker Barrel will join several other new restaurants and businesses at Bay City Point, at the intersection of State 77 and 23rd Street.
PANAMA CITY — It would not be St. Patrick’s Day without a great Shepherd’s Pie. And, of course, here at Just The Cook, we have to make it our own!A quick internet search and you’ll find 10 different variations of … (Read More)
Turnover at U.S. fast-food restaurants jumped to 150 percent in 2017, meaning a store employing 20 workers would go through 30 in one year.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The News Herald publishes restaurant closures, health and safety violations on a monthly basis.LYNN HAVEN — Sewage backing up through the floor drains and ill-kept fries led inspectors in February to temporarily halt operations for a Lynn Haven restaurant, … (Read More)
YOUNGSTOWN — PanCare of Florida, a regional nonprofit health care organization, is opening a new facility in Youngstown.The public is invited to the grand opening of the newest clinic, from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 24, at 12427 U.S. 231. … (Read More)
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”— Walt Disney May 6, 1954, dawned cool and breezy at Oxford’s Iffley Road Sports Ground, less than ideal conditions for a runner to attempt a world record. But a local medical student … (Read More)
Daily from March 21-23, evening events will benefit the Angel House Bereavement Center, PCPD K9 Unit and Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Island Time still will run some of the same trips, and those who take part in the tours will notice a dolphin-sized difference in the boat.
Tip of the WeekThe idea of a new car or truck is exciting. What’s even more exciting is making that new vehicle your own.There are countless ways to personalize a vehicle, but one of the easiest ways to spruce up … (Read More)
Dear Dave,Some of the people I work with have been buying into a new kind of supplemental insurance that protects against layoffs. It costs about $30 a month per person, and the full payout if you’re laid off is $9,000. … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Mexico Beach-based Kerigan Marketing Associates has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned businesses.The company was named to Florida State University’s inaugural “Seminole 100” in a ceremony March 3 at FSU’s University Center in Doak Campbell … (Read More)
With temperatures in the 60s by day and 50s by night, the first part of March should provide ideal fishing conditions for many coastal species across the Panhandle — and after St. Patrick’s Day, the arrival of the migratory species … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Emerald Coast Cruizin’ springs into the main event with the car show at Aaron Bessant Park.”We’re expecting over 1,500 coming from all parts of the country,” said Robert “Rakes” Parrish of Flip Flop Promotions, who was checking … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Owner Jazmina Barragan embraces her husband’s family tradition at Chuy’s Pops.”Every single popsicle is made here,” she said Wednesday at her new location on Hutchison Boulevard. “I play around; I have fun with it. The Coffee and Brownie I … (Read More)
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)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — While some might see the term “Redneck Riviera” as a pejorative, country music star John Rich says Panama City Beach should wear it as a badge of honor.”The blue collar people of the South work really … (Read More)
YOUNGSTOWN — PanCare of Florida will host the grand opening of its newest clinic at 12427 U.S. 231 in Youngstown from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 24.The event will include a tour of the clinic, food, music, door prizes … (Read More)
PENSACOLA — Gulf Power is joining with Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) for National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10. This week brings consumer awareness to the tactics that scammers use to steal money from utility customers and provides tips on … (Read More)
When it is complete, the project, located on 210 acres on the east end of Panama City Beach within the Breakfast Point development, is proposed to consist of an outdoor field complex, an indoor sports center and a new elementary … (Read More)
“I sat there with two tens …I thought I’d have some fun;The dealer hit sixteen with a five…Just enough to make twenty one.”“Blackjack” as performed by Ray Charles Astute retiree investors might want to reconsider the time-honored, classic 60/40 portfolio investment … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Dollar General has completed two local remodels to expand their food options.The Dollar General at 2226 E. Fifth St. in Panama City and 7726 State 77 in Southport have been redone to stock produce as well as more … (Read More)