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Coming to Marina Civic Center Oct. 11

Jan Waddy, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY, FL - Charlie Lowell is honest, maybe too honest, he says. As one of the original members of Jars of Clay, it hasn’t always been easy to speak his mind or live up to expectations,” Lowell says. “The weight of church was ... Full story

Oktoberfest flows downtown

PANAMA CITY, FL - The Downtown Improvement Board will host the 25th annual Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, on Harrison Avenue in Panama City with more than 40 retail booths, Bavarian food, extended store hours, dog contests, chil... Full story

Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars

PANAMA CITY, FL - Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, is set for Oct. 16-18 at Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St. Shows are 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets a... Full story

Textures, Surfaces & Dimensions

PANAMA CITY, FL - Opening reception for "Textures, Surfaces & Dimensions," is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Amelia G. Tapper Center Annex Gallery at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City. The mixed media show presented by The Visual and Performin... Full story

Club La Vela welcomesThunder Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Club La Vela celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with one of its most extravagant parties ever, and the party continues this weekend with Thunder Beach.     “This is the first year that the club ha... Full story

Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival

PORT ST. JOE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s (FRLA) Forgotten Coast Chapter sponsoring the first ever "Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival" held in Port St. Joe on Oct. 16 – 18. Florida’s Forgotten Coast ... Full story

Ghost walk at Camp Helen State Park

PANAMA CITY, FL - Everyone is invited to Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, Oct. 10, to hear scary stories, maybe see a ghost, learn about the Lake Powell Sea Monster and laugh with pirates. It will be an adventuresome evening of continuous storytellin... Full story

Thunder rumbles into Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL — Thunder Beach bikers are rumbling into Bay County this week and will kick off the festivities with an official party tonight.     The popular show band Eli will provide entertainment at the party, which wi... Full story

Taking down the tents

Pat Kelly, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – The City Council says beach tents have gotten out of hand.     Too many are being left overnight, hindering emergency services, obstructing maintenance crews and confusing nesting sea turtles, officials sa... Full story

Lobster Festival celebrates 20 years

Shannon Claunch, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL - Schooners will host the 20th annual Lobster Festival & Tournament on Sept. 17-20. The four-day festival benefits the Florida Aquatic & Marine Institute and the Toys for Kids Foundation. Divers will compete in a variet... Full story

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