Open in NewsBreak

Panama City Beach

See all locations
Customize your news
69°F
publisher avatar

Lifestyle

hoodline.com

website

Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 4d
article img

30a.news

website

Little Black Dress Party Returns in 2027 with “Velvet & Vogue” Theme

The Emerald Coast Community Wellness Foundation is pleased to announce its annual signature event, The Little Black Dress Party, will return on Saturday, February 20, 2027, with an elevated new theme, Velvet & Vogue. Taking place at Hotel Effie, the premier fundraising event will bring together an evening of style,...

Emerald Coast, FL · 3d
article img

islands.com

website

Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 5d
article img

hwy331.com

website

Alaqua Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest Returns to Freeport

Grammy-nominated Sister Sadie returns November 14 for a day of live bluegrass and family festivities benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. On Saturday, November 14, bluegrass will carry from Angel’s Arena to the back acreage at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida. The 2026 Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest, presented by Café Thirty-A, brings three bands to the main stage and gives families a full afternoon to explore the refuge, hear more music and meet some of the animals in Alaqua’s care.

Freeport, FL · 3d
article img

30a.news

website

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestras to Hold Spring 2027 Auditions Dec. 5

Young musicians in grades 8-12 invited to audition for the Emerald Coast’s premier youth training orchestra. Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestras (SYO) invites aspiring young musicians to take their talents to the next level with auditions for the spring 2027 semester. Auditions will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Destin High School and are open to woodwind, brass, percussion and string instrumentalists in grades eight through 12.

Destin, FL · 3d

WJHG-TV

website

Eggs on the Beach returns to Miramar Beach for 12th annual Big Green Egg cooking competition

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla (WJHG/WECP) - Fire, flavor and friendly competition are back on the menu in Miramar Beach as the 12th annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition returns to the Emerald Coast. The event is set for Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Miramar Beach, FL · 6d

WJHG-TV

website

Bay County fifth graders reel in lessons at school fishing event

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Fifth graders at A. Gary Walsingham Academy traded the classroom for the school’s ponds during the first fishing event of the year. “Reel Learning the Wahoo Way” gave students a chance to learn outdoors while practicing how to cast a fishing line. They also put their math skills to use by measuring their catches.

Bay County, FL · 4d

WJHG-TV

website

Public Eye SOAR celebrates 13 years of sharing art in all its forms

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Art, music and creativity are taking over the campus of Gulf Coast State College as the annual Public Eye SOAR festival returns for another year. The two-night event kicks off Friday, Nov. 6, bringing large-scale projected artwork to buildings across the college’s Panama City campus....

Panama City, FL · 5d

takingthekids.com

website

This Small-Town Florida Diner Serves Fried Fish Locals Swear Is The State’s Best-Kept Secret

A whole fried flounder lands on the menu right next to biscuits and gravy. That pairing tells you a lot about this little Florida Panhandle diner. It takes seafood seriously, and it takes breakfast seriously too. The fish comes grilled, fried, or blackened. Platters stack fish with shrimp, and a...

Northwest Florida, FL · 7d

WJHG-TV

website

Salute on the Shore returns to Bay County with music, fundraising and tribute to veterans

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County is getting ready to turn up the music and show its support for veterans as the second annual Salute on the Shore Veterans Tribute and Fundraiser returns Sunday, November 8 kicking off at 2:00 p.m. The event brings together musicians, local businesses...

Bay County, FL · 7d

Idyllic Pursuit

partner publisher · 4.3K followers

This Florida Monument Celebrates a Possum Instead of a President

Wausau’s monument honors the opossum as a symbol of local identity, not a president. A roadside stop in this small...

Wausau, FL · 6d

WJHG-TV

website

12th Annual ​Eggs on the Beach ​Big Green Egg Cooking Competition

The proceeds from Eggs on the Beach benefit two local non-profits: Food for Thought and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. In addition, the highly anticipated annual event provides cash prizes to winning non-profit cook teams. Since its inception in 2014, Eggs on the Beach has donated more than $450,500 to local nonprofits.

Panama City, FL · 6d

Panama City News Herald

partner publisher · 10.1K followers

Three Bay restaurants get high-priority violations in state inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site . Which Bay County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections, and no violations were found. Don

Bay County, FL · 8d

WMBB

partner publisher · 44.9K followers

Panama City Songwriters Festival brings local talent to historic downtown

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Historic Downtown Panama City will come alive with music as the Panama City Songwriters Festival invites the community to experience original performances by talented local artists. Artists will hit the stage Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will perform at multiple venues downtown. Attendees […]

Panama City, FL · 6d

fastfoodclub.com

website

Seven Old Florida Seafood Shacks Where Fried Mullet Has Been On The Menu For Generations

Fried mullet is one of the oldest flavors in Florida, and it still shows up on plates from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast fishing villages. Long before fancy seafood spots took over the coast, small shacks and family kitchens served this salty, crispy fish with grits, hush puppies, and slaw.

Florida · 8d

WJHG-TV

website

Bring on the BBQ! 30A BBQ Festival returns with 18 local restaurants, live music and more

SANDESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Get ready to bring your appetite! The 30A BBQ Festival is firing up the grills and bringing a whole lot of flavor back to the Emerald Coast on November 6. The festival, presented by 360 Blue, returns to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin...

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 9d

visitjacksoncountyfla.com

website

Nuts About Jackson County: Pecans, Peanuts & More

Although they may be a little harder to find than they used to be, no trip through the Florida Panhandle is complete without making at least one U-turn to stop at a roadside boiled peanut stand. The deep South is known for two nuts in particular, peanuts and pecans, and here in Jackson County, we’re proud to grow both. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without our beloved pecans!

Jackson County, FL · 9d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Wait Until You See The Florida Dinner Show With 2 Full-Size Pirate Ships And An Indoor Lagoon

Some experiences are difficult to explain to people who haven’t had them, and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Panama City Beach falls squarely into that category. Telling someone that you watched two full-size pirate ships battle on an indoor lagoon while eating a four-course meal with your hands sounds like something you made up, but every word of it is completely true.

Panama City Beach, FL · 8d