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House of Henry: Panama City meets Ireland at downtown pub
August 5, 2020 — JAN WADDYThe pub opened June 26 at 461 Harrison Ave. after undergoing a six-month renovation.
Yearly Archives: 2020
FWC extends Lionfish Challenge, harvesters to win prizes (VIDEO)
Posted on August 3, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSFWC extends Lionfish Challenge to Nov. 1
Publix continues COVID-19 pandemic sales surge
Posted on August 3, 2020 — Kevin BouffardLakeland-based Publix saw a 22% gain in quarterly sales revenue to $11.4 billion. It attributed most of the year-to-year gain to a sales surge because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Get lucky with 13 breakfasts at the beach
Posted on July 30, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — Whether you want to ramp up your super food intake or indulge in your cravings, here are 13 places to fuel up for a day at the beach.1. A’more Donuts, 14508 Front Beach Road, Panama City … (Read More)
Fill up at 12 Panama City breakfast spots
Posted on July 29, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY — Here are 10 local eateries serving breakfast that will help you see the sunny side of life.1. Alice’s on Bayview, 1000 Bayview Ave., in St. Andrews; 850-640-4516, Facebook.com/alicesonbayview/, or AlicesOnBayview.com: Across from St. Andrews Marina, Alice’s is … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Don’t use a wrecking ball to swat a fly
Posted on July 24, 2020 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeThe Geek wants everyone to know the new Microsoft Edge is not your grandfather’s Microsoft Edge. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Discover 10 ways to keep kids entertained, engaged
Posted on July 23, 2020 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — As the dog days of summer wind down, there’s still time for families to make the most of their time together — and even learn new skills.”We know the recent events of the world have taken … (Read More)
Discover 10 ways to keep kids entertained, engaged
Posted on July 23, 2020 — The News HeraldPANAMA CITY BEACH — As the dog days of summer wind down, there’s still time for families to make the most of their time together — and even learn new skills.”We know the recent events of the world have taken … (Read More)
ARBOR OUTLOOK: Mistakes created by emotion-driven investing
Posted on July 21, 2020 — By Margaret R. McDowell Guest ContributorIt’s easy to lose your investment discipline when prices only seem to go up. Bear markets automatically impose discipline.
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on July 17, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSLabor Day event put off until March 2021
A young player ’well bestowed’
Posted on July 14, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSArnold student actor garners international recognition
IT’S GEEK TO ME: A tale of 3 passwords
Posted on July 10, 2020 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeA reader is frustrated with his computers because they require a password and he doesn’t want them to require a password.
Developers: No plans to drop ‘plantation’ in Florida community names
Posted on July 9, 2020 — The News HeraldThe growing Black Lives Matter movement has sparked petition drives to change the names of “plantation” communities in South Carolina and South Florida. Volusia and Flagler counties are home to several such communities. So far, the communities’ developers say they … (Read More)
Offshore anglers seeing red
Posted on July 8, 2020 — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News HeraldRed snapper season highlights July angling action
Pitching In
Posted on July 6, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSBeach cleanup efforts continue despite pandemic
Slim Chickens’ Panama City store sets records
Posted on July 2, 2020 — JAN WADDYFirst Florida location raises the bar since June 25 opening
Back Beach Barbecue gives back
Posted on July 2, 2020 — Erin FranczakSANTA ROSA BEACH — On Wednesday, June 24, Back Beach Barbecue celebrated their three-year anniversary.Due to continued precautions surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the Bay County restaurant celebrated the occasion by opening up their dining room and outdoor patio, where … (Read More)
Bruster’s or bust: Get scoop on fresh ice cream
Posted on July 2, 2020 — JAN WADDYJuly is National Ice Cream Month, but Bruster’s serves year-round in Panama City Beach.
Return to the Gulf
Posted on July 1, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSGulfarium releases rehabbed sea turtles
Freedom Rocks
Posted on July 1, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSCOVID-19 limits Fourth of July celebrations along the Gulf Coast
Walmart will stop selling ‘All Lives Matter’ merchandise
Posted on June 30, 2020 — Charisse Jones USA TODAYWalmart will stop the sale of “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website, noting that it is putting its emphasis on Black people and other people of color whose lives are being “impacted by ongoing racial injustice.”The nation’s largest retailer … (Read More)
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook to crack down on hate speech in ads, label posts deemed ‘newsworthy’
Posted on June 26, 2020 — Brett Molina USA TODAYFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined several steps the social network will take to combat hate speech as companies pull advertising from its platform.In a live stream and post published to Facebook on Friday, Zuckerberg detailed multiple steps the company will … (Read More)
Redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 pickup features include hybrid model, disappearing gear shifter, hands-free highway driving
Posted on June 26, 2020 — Mark Phelan Detroit Free PressMillions of pickup lovers got their first look at the redesigned version of America’s best-selling vehicle, the F-150, when Ford revealed it online Thursday night.Changes inside and out […]
Chuck E. Cheese parent company to close 34 locations permanently: Is your location on the store closings list?
Posted on June 26, 2020 — Nathan Bomey USA TODAYAll those Chuck E. Cheese tokens and tickets you’ve been hoarding are still good for now, but you might not have a local Chuck E. Cheese where you can use them anymore.CEC Entertainment, the parent company of the entertainment-and-pizza venue geared toward … (Read More)
Costco brings back free samples at some clubs after suspending sampling due to COVID-19, but pulls sheet cakes
Posted on June 26, 2020 — Kelly Tyko USA TODAYCostco has started to bring back its legendary free samples to some clubs, but it’s no longer the free food smorgasbord it once was.Samples are now prepackaged items and kept behind plexiglass shields, according to […]
Pandemic takes another bite: Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy
Posted on June 25, 2020 — By Dee-Ann Durbin AP Business WriterThe 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic.
Developer of newest Panama City Beach condo buying adjacent resort assets
Posted on June 25, 2020 — The News HeraldMimosa Capital Partners LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase the Calypso Resort and Towers in PCB, which includes Calypso Tower III,
Developer of newest Panama City Beach condo buying adjacent resort properties
Posted on June 25, 2020 — The News HeraldMimosa Capital Partners LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase the Calypso Resort and Towers in PCB, which includes Calypso Tower III,
Owner of newest Panama City Beach condo buying adjacent resort properties
Posted on June 25, 2020 — The News HeraldMimosa Capital Partners LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase the Calypso Resort and Towers in PCB, which includes Calypso Tower III,
Ownership of newest Panama City Beach condo to change hands
Posted on June 25, 2020 — The News HeraldMimosa Capital Partners LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase the Calypso Resort and Towers in PCB, which includes Calypso Tower III,