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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 · 1d
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Something Good: Second Harvest hosts Mobile Market food distribution

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Time for something good featuring serving Big Bend neighbors. Second Harvest of the Big Bend shared photos of their recent Mobile Market distribution event at Neighborhood Medical. More good news:. A special part of the event was FSU basketball player Shon Abaev who they say helped...

Tallahassee, FL · 1d
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Jefferson County staple Johnston’s Meat Market to hold 100th anniversary celebration

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A Jefferson County favorite, Johnston’s Meat Market turns 100 years old Saturday. The celebration got an early start Thursday, when Jefferson County officially proclaimed Nov. 7 “Johnston’s Day.”. Family-friendly events run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, with live music, a...

Jefferson County, FL · 1d
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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 · 19h
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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 · 1d

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Maclay cheerleaders selected to perform in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Two members of Maclay School’s varsity cheerleading squad will represent their school on a national stage this Thanksgiving after being selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Chloe Kerr and Chanley Marks auditioned in February and were selected to join the...

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d

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An All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Spread Draws Crowds To This Buffet In Florida

Endless crab legs come with every dinner buffet here. Not as a pricey add-on you have to argue yourself into, but right there in the deal. I admit that detail alone would get me in the car. Then you add fried oysters, deviled crab, boiled shrimp, and grilled fish, and the plan gets serious.

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

Panama City News Herald

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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 · 5d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d