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Business officials: Panhandle needs regional approach
May 31, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe experts doled out advice about the programs and encouraged audience members to apply at a forum Thursday at FSU’s Holley Center.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Dive in: PCB Shell Show takes hobby to new level
Posted on May 30, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Another year of diving and snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, wading along the shore and digging deep in the sand, culminates with this weekend’s Panama City Beach Shell Show.”We’re probably the largest — or second largest show … (Read More)
Bite into fresh flavors at Chewie’s Kitchen
Posted on May 30, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Chewie’s Kitchen owners Brynne and Sean Farrell named the restaurant after their dog, but you’ll be licking the plate clean after you’re done chewing — no doggie bags needed.”We bring the element of everything made from scratch that we … (Read More)
Responsible investing, clean companies and John Prine
Posted on May 29, 2018 — The News Herald“Then the coal company came with the world’s largest shovel;and they tortured the timber and stripped all the land…”“Paradise” as performed by John Prine “Socially responsible investing” is a phrase garnering lots of attention in the financial world. Some investors exhibit … (Read More)
DAVE SAYS: Old car becomes sticking point between couple
Posted on May 25, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,My husband has an old car that has become a real sticking point between us. He bought it for $2,400, and it needs about $4,000 in repairs and restoration. Together, we bring home $50,000 a year, and I feel … (Read More)
Summer Concerts: Catch live music outdoors
Posted on May 24, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — As spring comes to a close, summer is just heating up — setting the stage for more outdoor concerts.The Lynn Haven Spring Concert Series wraps up from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Sheffield Park amphitheater with … (Read More)
Airport taxi service moves to free market
Posted on May 23, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONCiting changes to transportation by Uber and Lyft, ECP will no longer have ‘preferred vendor’ inside
Rock the Kids rocked Panama City Beach
Posted on May 23, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTFirefly hosted benefit for Anchorage Children’s Home.
New York Pizza & Grill: Get your hands on gyros, stromboli
Posted on May 23, 2018 — JAN WADDYJennifer and Alper Mutluturk opened the Pier Park restaurant in June 2017.
UPDATED: Gulf Power to be sold
Posted on May 21, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe sale must still get regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2019.
Orlando housing market heats as home prices outpace wages
Posted on May 21, 2018 — By Mary Shanklin The Orlando SentinelORLANDO — With Orlando home prices rising six times faster than wages in the last year, competition has revved up for condos and townhouses, a new report shows.The smaller, more affordable residential options represented just 12 percent of the 3,508 … (Read More)
DAVE SAYS: Save up, or get a mortgage?
Posted on May 18, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,I’m 28, single, and I just became debt-free. In addition, I make $70,000 a year and have the equivalent of six months of expenses set aside for emergencies. Should I save up to pay cash for a house, or … (Read More)
Locals: Latitude Margaritaville will boost tourism — and traffic
Posted on May 17, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSON“To me, this island is going to sink because they have too many people on it,” said Mugsy Parens, who works at the Panama City Beach Senior Center.
Lion Tamer: Catch action at Capt. Anderson’s Marina
Posted on May 17, 2018 — JAN WADDYThe seventh annual Lion Tamer Dive Tournament, hosted by Diver’s Den and Capt. Anderson’s Marina, includes a free Family Fun Day from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the marina.
MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: Chris makes you feel at home at Oasis
Posted on May 17, 2018 — KRISTY SMITH“You shouldn’t order a Bloody Mary at night. It’s ridiculous. It’s made for hangovers in the morning.”
St. Joe, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville team for 55+ community
Posted on May 17, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONPlans are not formally set, but a Latitude Margaritaville developer said he expects they initially will range from the low $200,000s to mid-$300,000s.
Funky Mermaid Lounge adds to downtown flair
Posted on May 17, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY — In the spirit of revitalization, downtown business owners Joe and Jessica Kelley have given their Funky Mermaid Lounge the freedom to organically develop in the back of their Gift Basket Designs shop.”We’re trying to do something a little … (Read More)
Fertilizer giant Mosaic Co. moving headquarters to Florida
Posted on May 16, 2018 — The Associated PressPLYMOUTH, Minn. — One of Minnesota’s largest public companies is moving its headquarters to Florida.The fertilizer giant, Mosaic Co., said it will relocate its corporate headquarters from the Twin Cities suburb of Plymouth to Hillsborough County, Florida, to be closer … (Read More)
County offers Air Temp up to $250K incentive for job creation
Posted on May 16, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe agreement also requires the company to provide at least 50 new full-time jobs for at least five years, with an average annual wage of at least $37,500.
Uptown Station has risen from its troubled past
Posted on May 16, 2018 — The News HeraldUptown Station developer Jay Odom looks back on shopping center’s troubled past, booming future
Air Temp gets $250K to open HQ in Panama City
Posted on May 15, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe agreement also requires the company to provide at least 50 new full-time jobs for at least five years, with an average annual wage of at least $37,500.
ARBOR OUTLOOK: National debt, fiat currency and Jimmy Buffett
Posted on May 15, 2018 — The News Herald“There’s no free ride in this carnival world.”“Carnival World” as performed by Jimmy Buffett Remember when we used to be concerned about the national debt? Back then folks were only arguing about single-digit trillions. The current amount? You don’t want to … (Read More)
Electric go-kart track fills need for speed
Posted on May 12, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThese cars sound like “Formula One race cars” and are much faster than your average gas-powered go-kart.
Panama City bed tax declining
Posted on May 11, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONPANAMA CITY — Bed taxes collected on hotel stays and short-term rentals have been decreasing in recent years in Panama City in contrast to the increasing numbers on Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach.The taxes are usually considered an reliable … (Read More)
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Posted on May 11, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONBed taxes collected on hotel stays and short-term rentals have been decreasing in recent years in Panama City in contrast to the increasing numbers on Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach.The taxes are usually considered an reliable gauge of the … (Read More)
Jeep Beach Jam: Help set world record
Posted on May 10, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Nearly 2,000 Jeeps from 14 states are expected to roll into Frank Brown Park when the third annual Jeep Beach Jam jump-starts Tuesday for six days of recording-setting action.”We are already past last year for the number of Jeeps, with the whole … (Read More)
MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: April’s Tequila Sunset is worth the trip west
Posted on May 10, 2018 — KRISTY SMITHName, Age: April Johnson, 32Years bartending: 14 yearsBar location: Whiskey’s Saloon, 17190 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachFavorite Drink to make: “It’s a drink that I accidentally made a few years ago. I was making a Sex on the Beach … (Read More)
Auto supply company opening U.S. headquarters in P.C.
Posted on May 9, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe company, Air Temp of Mexico, which is located in Merida, Yukatan, expects to initially hire 50 people to fill high-tech manufacturing jobs at an average annual salary of $42,000.
Somethin’s Cookin’: Chef Paul showcases specialties
Posted on May 9, 2018 — JAN WADDYChef Paul Stellato teams up with Panama City bistro for new dinner series.
Every type of personal data Equifax lost to hackers, by the numbers
Posted on May 9, 2018 — By Brian Fung The Washington PostEver since Equifax lost control of millions of Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, names, dates of birth and other sensitive personal information in a massive data breach last year, the credit-reporting agency has gradually upped its estimates of the … (Read More)