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Cypress, FL · Food & Drink
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Faith, family, and flavor: Manna Café serves up sweet success in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Before customers take their first sip or bite, the gentle fragrance of incense sets the tone inside Manna Café. Husband-and-wife owners Yanet Nieto and Gonzalo Zurita opened the doors to their Panama City coffee shop in May, blending their Hispanic roots with heartfelt hospitality. For the couple, the shop’s identity begins with its name, inspired by Exodus 16:15.
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Fire up your appetites, the South Walton Fire District is flipping flapjacks once again.
12th Annual South Walton Fire District Pancake Breakfast is happening in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday, October 10, 2026, offering a morning packed with all-you-can-eat pancakes and family-friendly fun. This community tradition runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at SWFD Station 3 (911 N. County Highway 393) and admission is $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, while kids 8 and under eat free. “Opening our doors to the community is the highlight of our Fire Prevention Week every year,” said SWFD Fire Marshal Sammy Sanchez. “This is a great opportunity to connect with residents face-to-face, share a meal, and show how much we care about keeping South Walton safe.”
travelmag.com
8 Florida Seafood Markets Where You Pick Your Catch and They Fry It on the Spot
The smell hit me first: briny, clean, and impossibly fresh, like the ocean had walked in through the front door. I had wandered into what looked like an ordinary fish counter somewhere along the Florida coast, only to learn I could point at a glistening fillet and watch it hit the fryer minutes later.
Destin Log
Destin Log
Crazy Cajun Specialty Meats cooks up best burger at Destin festival
The sixth annual Burgers, Bourbon and Beer Festival raised $50,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Crazy Cajun Specialty Meats won both the Best Overall burger and the first-place People's Choice awards. Nearly 1,000 people attended the event, which was held at a new, more spacious...
businessdebut.com
New in Panama City: Siren Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Opening Soon
PANAMA CITY, FL — Siren Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, a new Southern-rooted, globally inspired concept from longtime local chef and operator Kay Brackett, is planned for downtown Panama City at 474 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401, Brackett shared with Business Debut. Brackett described Siren as her “siren era,”...
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FOODIE FRIDAY: A cafeteria that cares! BDS’ Chartwells cooks up lunchroom food
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gone are the days of square cardboard pizza!. NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by Scott Simpson, executive chef with Chartwells for Bay District Schools, to talk about the options kiddos have at school nowadays!. Cooking up potatoes, nachos, quesadillas with fresh fruit on the side!
Northwest Florida Daily News
Who won big at the 2026 Finest on the Emerald Coast awards gala
Nearly 300 people, from retailers and restaurants to financial institutions and service providers, gathered to celebrate the best of the best at the 2026 Finest on the Emerald Coast Community's Choice Awards on Sept. 16. The event hosted by the Northwest Florida Daily News was held at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. Many of the top three finalists in the 131 categories were in attendance. Ted Corcoran of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce served as emcee for the evening, and Miss Florida 2026 Alexandra de Roos announced the winners. "It's going to be a fun and electrifying night," Corcoran said as people found their way to their seats. "The community's choice shines a spotlight on the establishments that made our seasoned town stand out," Corcoran said. Over the course of several weeks, people in the community had the chance to go online and vote for their favorites in various categories. "Being voted into the top three in your category by the community is a distinction worth celebrating," Corcoran said. More than 75,000 nominations and votes were cast by the community. "That number reminds us why community matters. Community isn't just a word here, it's
Modern South
10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Panama City, Florida
Panama City serves up history-themed beer, oysters shucked behind the counter since 1966, and tacos made for weird people. Eat breakfast over a bayou or grouper at sunset over St. Andrews Bay — the hardest part is choosing. The post 10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Panama City, Florida appeared first on Modern South .
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PCB coffee trail set to launch on National Coffee Day
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Tourism leaders are brewing up a new way to explore Panama City Beach. They’re introducing the new PCB Coffee Trail. A cup of coffee can take you a lot farther than you think. The new PCB Coffee Trail is encouraging people to explore all of Panama City Beach, with […]
30a.news
Find Your Cheeseburger in Paradise
Friday, September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Panama City Beach. From classic beachside burgers to over the top creations piled high with creative toppings, there’s a cheeseburger for every craving. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite after a day.
Northwest Florida Daily News
Vue on 30a restaurant announces closing
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club has announced the closure of the Vue on 30a restaurant. According to a press release and a letter to the restaurant's guests, the Vue has been operating since 1971. It has served as a dining destination and a place to celebrate special occasions for generations of club members, local residents and visitors to South Walton. The club identified conditions in the restaurant that warranted further evaluation, such as water intrusion and related indoor air quality conditions, according to the release. “While these conditions could be remediated, doing so would require a significant financial investment and an extended timeline,” the release says. “Rather than make a substantial investment in a building already anticipated for replacement as part of the Club’s long-range master plan, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to permanently close Vue on 30a, out of an abundance of caution for members, guests and staff.” Another restaurant closing: Longtime Okaloosa County restaurant will serve its last meal Sept. 20 The beachfront property dates back to 1971, when the facility was originally named “the Beach Club” before it became Vue 30a. ”Vue has been so much more than a
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Taco Bell Foundation awards $35,000 grant to Anchorage Children’s Home
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Spare change from local drive-thru orders is adding up to a major investment in area youth. The Taco Bell Foundation presented a $35,000 grant to Anchorage Children’s Home on Monday, funded entirely by customers who chose to round up their totals to the nearest dollar.
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Lucky Goat Coffee to open new Destin café on Sept. 24
Lucky Goat Coffee will bring its Tallahassee-roasted brews to the Emerald Coast later this month with the opening of a new café in Destin. The location, called Lucky Goat City Market, is set to open Sept. 24 at 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 107. The café will be owned...
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“The donuts are safe” Bonifay Fire Rescue responds to Big John’s
BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bonifay Fire Rescue reports they responded to a dryer-related fire at Big John’s on Friday night. When first firefighters arrived, they found the fire upstairs coming from a dryer with linens inside, according to Bonifay Fire Rescue. The crew worked together with Chipley Fire Rescue to quickly put the fire out.