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Millville Farmers Market Looking to Expand in New Year

MILLVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) — Local businesses, farmers and community members have a new location to sell their goods at the Millville Farmers Market every Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m. The market started toward the end of 2020, and organizers said they are looking forward to the next year and providing the Millville area with local resources.

  Posted On January 6, 2021
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Panama City News Herald
Northwest Florida Beaches Airport Stands Strong Against COVID-19, Inches Toward Completing Master Plan

Bay County’s airport continues to withstand the effects of COVID-19, while inching toward completing its master plan to map out future development. According to information provided during a recent Airport Authority meeting, passenger traffic at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) was down only about 20% for November compared to November of last year.

  Posted On December 24, 2020
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Local Musicians Play Holiday Tunes for Downtown Concert

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Musicians from a variety of genres showcased their Christmas spirit and holiday cheer Monday morning at a holiday concert in Downtown Panama City. Musicians included Britt Reynolds, The Panama Symphony Orchestra and Will and Lindsey Thompson joining together for the event at Panama City’s City Hall.

  Posted On December 21, 2020
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Another Step Forward for Viking Cruises

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – It’s another step forward for Viking Cruises. Friday, Panama City Port Authority approved a letter of intent with the cruise line to open Panama City as a port of call. “Panama City would be the very first port in the call after leaving their homeport,” Panama City Port Authority Executive Director Wayne Stubbs said.

  Posted On December 18, 2020
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New Hotel Coming to Downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG) – The St. Joe Company announced additional details Tuesday about a planned hotel development in downtown Panama City. St. Joe says Hotel Indigo will feature 124 guest rooms overlooking St. Andrews Bay. The Hotel Indigo brand is considered a boutique hotel, according to the company. This is part of the overall revitalization of the downtown Panama City area, including the marina.

  Posted On December 16, 2020
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BCSO Hosts Friday Night Drive-In

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is hosing Fridday Night at the Drive-In with the BCSO. The event will be Friday, December 11 and will begin at 6:30 p.m. It will be located in the parking lot of the Panama City Mall near the Sears building. They’ll be showing Christmas classics such as “A Christmas Story” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Sound will be provided through your FM radio by tuning into 90.3.

  Posted On December 10, 2020
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The Local Palate
How Panama City, Florida Is Keeping Things Salty

Located in northwest Florida, Panama City is an oasis of culture, character, and charm. Not far from the world renowned white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico you’ll find the funky little historic St. Andrews neighborhood. Once a quaint fishing village, the area is now a hotspot for local cuisine, live music, and regional art.

  Posted On December 10, 2020
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Immersive Winter Wonderland Exhibit Open at Panama City Center for the Arts

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Panama City Center for the Arts is getting residents into the holiday spirit this month with an immersive Winter Wonderland art experience. The first-ever “Winter Wonderland” exhibit at the Center for the Arts opened earlier this month and features a variety of holiday-themed rooms to walk through and enjoy.

  Posted On December 9, 2020
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