News

Resort Collection Offers Free Vacation for Life
Posted on: March 1, 2019
Year-long contest gives entrants opportunity of a “lifetime!” Resort Collection, the industry leader in property management, just announced its “Vacation for Life” contest on March 1, 2019. The contest allows participants to enter the contest for one year. The Grand … Read More
Six Local Leaders Recognized at Annual Awards Dinner
Posted on: February 25, 2019
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s celebratory Annual Awards Dinner was a night of recognition as it honored six of their outstanding members. On Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, the event was themed “A … Read More
Mexico Beach Makes Pivotal Steps Forward as People Begin to Rebuild
Posted on: February 20, 2019
It has been four months since Mexico Beach, a tranquil and serene slice of “old Florida” beloved by so many, was ravaged by Hurricane Michael. On February 5, the Mexico Beach City Council passed a new comprehensive plan for the … Read More
Bay EDA Announces International Boarding School, Casa Laxmi is Coming to Area
Posted on: February 14, 2019
The Bay Economic Development Alliance (BayEDA) and the Bay County Commission announced today that an international foundation, Casa Laxmi Foundation, Inc., 501(c)(3) (Casa Laxmi), is establishing an international boarding school for students from kindergarten through grade 12 in Bay County, … Read More
PanhandleRelief.org to donate $50,000 to Panama City Florida Hurricane Relief Fund
Posted on: January 23, 2019
Panhandlerelief.org is donating $50,000 to the hurricane relief fund set up by the city of Panama City. The check presentation will take place Tuesday morning at the Panama City Council Meeting in Panama City, FL. The Panama City Florida Hurricane … Read More
Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf Club Set to Re-Open Following Hurricane Michael Cleanup
Posted on: January 22, 2019
Bay Point Golf Club at Sheraton Bay Point Resort and KemperSports announce The Nicklaus Course at Bay Point will re-open for public play on March 1, 2019, following extensive cleanup and repairs from Hurricane Michael. As the only Nicklaus Design … Read More
UNwineD, the Premier Event of Panama City Beach
Posted on: January 18, 2019
Panama City Beach continues to add to its lineup of fantastic entertainment and events in 2019 with the announcement of UNwineD, presented in partnership with Southern Living. The annual two-day event, taking place March 22-23 at Aaron Bessant Park, will … Read More

2019 Annual Awards Dinner
Posted on: January 17, 2019
As of February 5, 2019, the Annual Awards Dinner is officially sold out! The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its 2019 Annual Awards Dinner, presented by Noble Public Adjusting Group, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Edgewater Beach & Golf … Read More

Five Communities Named 2019 ‘Great American Defense Communities’
Posted on: January 14, 2019
Five communities across the country have been named to the 2019 class of Great American Defense Communities, the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced with USAA, the program’s official sponsor. The Great American Defense Communities program, now in its fourth … Read More
Paddle 4 PC Event presented by Destination Panama City
Posted on: January 3, 2019
Kick off the New Year with the first SUP Pop Up event presented by Destination Panama City. Join us Saturday, January 5, in Panama City, Florida for a 1 mile paddle along St. Andrews Bay. This donation based event will … Read More

NextEra Energy completes acquisition of Gulf Power from Southern Company
Posted on: January 2, 2019
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Gulf Power Company from Southern Company (NYSE: SO). “We are excited to welcome our new colleagues from Gulf Power to the NextEra Energy family,” said Jim Robo, chairman … Read More
Bay Medical Sacred Heart Reopens Inpatient Heart & Surgical Care Jan. 2
Posted on: December 31, 2018
Bay Medical Sacred Heart announced today it is resuming inpatient care on January 2, 2019. As the hospital reopens inpatient and ambulatory services in stages, the initial focus will be on heart care, surgery, and trauma care. “Bay Medical has … Read More