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In the era of Facebook birthday posts, text thank-yous and big box retailers, greeting cards are fading away in a generational shift. One store – Elaine’s in the Boynton Mall – is still thriving after 25 years.
Panama City Beach Chef Mike Meek debuts new food truck.
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.2 percent from September to October, the state reported Friday.The rate represents an estimated 331,000 Floridians out of work from a workforce of 10.465 million, according to numbers released by the state Department … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Local first responders were honored at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce’s annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 8 at FSU Panama City. A candidate from each discipline (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch) received a … (Read More)
Q: I use my laptop mostly for word processing. My old one is failing. I bought a new one. A disaster!The latest Windows 10 update has removed the option of disabling the touchpad when a mouse is connected. Even with … (Read More)
Dear Dave: Does the amount you advise saving for a beginner emergency fund in Baby Step 1 double for a couple, or does it stay the same? — CharlieDear Charlie: Whether you’re single or married, Baby Step 1 of my … (Read More)
National Fast Food Day is on Saturday, Nov. 16. According to Partners For Your Health, Americans spend $200 billion annually on fast food, and 24 percent of adults eat three or more fast food meals every week.Here’s a roundup of some … (Read More)
Destin healthy-eating restaturant Everkrisp will close its Destin location, but employees say its Miramar Beach location will stay open.
Wendy’s first restaurant opened on Nov. 15, 1969, and the iconic restaurant chain is getting ready to celebrate the anniversary.
“Airplane Mode” has you sitting in a window seat in economy class for a six-hour commercial flight. The entire six hours.
A guide to Friendsgiving. The Thanksgiving celebration for friends and colleagues has become a new low-stress, pre-turkey day tradition.
Your future employee is an individual with a background in medical and clerical work. She is seeking part time work in an office setting where she can utilize her experience as well as her natural ability to interact and relate … (Read More)
The two biggest newspaper chains in the country are on the verge of combining after shareholders of both gave green lights to the $1.13 billion deal Thursday morning.New Media Investment Group, which operates under its GateHouse Media subsidiary, is expected … (Read More)
We’ve all had a Twinkie for breakfast at some point in our lives, right?Now you can have a lot of tiny Twinkies for breakfast. Hostess and Post have teamed up on a cereal made of the small snack cakes, and … (Read More)
A $75 Costco coupon currently making the rounds on social media isn’t real, the retailer says.The coupon has been shared on Facebook thousands of times in recent days, according to CNN Business.”While we love our fans and our members, this … (Read More)
Last week, Pringles served Thanksgiving in a can.No, seriously — Kellogg, which owns Pringles, announced chip fans would be able to purchase turkey-, duck- and chicken-flavored Pringles in a special “Turducken Stack” pack. And what’s a Thanksgiving meal without sides and … (Read More)
Shrimp and grits are a cozy meal that can feed a crowd, but it can take a while to cook each element, especially if you’re not accustomed to cooking (and stirring) grits that are cooking on a stove.Melissa Clark, the … (Read More)
We strongly associate tomatoes with summer, but tomato soup doesn’t sound very appealing in June.In the winter months, canned tomatoes are a great base for this cozy dish. Cookbook author Ellie Krieger has another trick up her sleeve for smooth, … (Read More)
This spin on coq au vin — a braised chicken dish we undoubtedly associate with fall and winter — comes from Annemarie Ahearn, the chef behind Salt Water Farm, a cooking school in Maine. Her cookbook, “Full Moon Suppers at … (Read More)
Sorry to ruin your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy, but Oreo is coming out with two new wintry flavors next year.The chocolate marshmallow and caramel coconut flavors will debut in January 2020, the cookie company announced on Instagram over … (Read More)
November fishing in Panhandle waters brings on redfish and mackerel.
Q: I wonder why you did not recommend to Brenda S. (Geek Note: IGTM No. 630, Aug. 24, 2019) and others to try a Linux system on an older, low memory computer?I have been using Linux Peppermint system for a … (Read More)
A man tells Dave he doesn’t seem to have the restraint to keep himself out of debt and wants a plan to get out of the red and stay out.
Gulf Coast State College culinary students serve four-course menu.
PANAMA CITY — Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a new, freestanding emergency medical services building.The facility, which will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, will open in May. The groundbreaking was held at … (Read More)
When it comes to video games, the newest and flashiest graphics along with the latest gameplay innovations are always a treat. At the same time, it’s sometimes nice to get reacquainted with a classic.“Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion … (Read More)
Vets cruise free on Veterans Day dolphin encounters at Capt. Anderson’s Marina in Panama City Beach.
In honor of Veterans Day, retailers and food chains are offering discounts and deals to veterans and the general public.Here’s a roundup of some of the deals you can find across the United States on and around Veterans Day.Academy Sports … (Read More)
New parents have a lot of needs. Diapers, bottles, bibs, formula . . . but have you considered a croissant-shaped baby pillow to help the new family member settle in?Restaurant chain Cheddar’s is selling just that, in case a carb-inspired … (Read More)
New parents have a lot of needs. Diapers, bottles, bibs, formula . . . but have you considered a croissant-shaped baby pillow to help the new family member settle in?Restaurant chain Cheddar’s is selling just that, in case a carb-inspired … (Read More)