Category: Local Business
Where Still Waters Run Deep
Anyone who lives or vacations near the water knows the healing and restorative effects it can have on one’s mind, body, and soul. Most people might not have a name for this phenomenon, and some just know the sense of calm it brings. The term “Blue Mind Theory” – first popularized in 2014 by marine... Read More
HOTWORX Brings 24-Hour Infrared Fitness to Panama City
A New Kind of Heat Is Coming to 23rd Street Panama City’s fitness landscape is about to get a high-intensity upgrade. HOTWORX Panama City at 23rd is preparing to open its doors, introducing a 24-hour infrared training concept that blends technology, efficiency and sweat equity into one streamlined experience. For anyone craving a smarter way... Read More
AI’s Perfect 30A Day Trip Itinerary Is Here — And It’s Spot On
A Perfect Day Trip on 30A Sun, salt air, and just enough spontaneity. There are places you visit. And then there’s 30A — that ribbon of sand and style stretching along Florida’s Emerald Coast where the day unfolds at a slightly prettier pace. Whether you’re slipping over from Destin for the afternoon or building your... Read More
Eat. Sleep. Train. Recover. In Downtown Panama City
Where fitness, recovery, and connection meet A fresh approach to health and connection has arrived in downtown Panama City with the opening of ESTR Social Wellness Club. Located along Harrison Avenue, the new club brings together fitness, recovery, and community in a space designed to support whole-body wellness, not just workouts. ESTR stands for Eat.... Read More
One Market, A Community’s Table
When the Kims’ favorite local market in Freeport announced it was closing, they faced a choice many of us face in life: accept the loss of something valuable or step up to preserve it. They chose the latter. Less than two months later, they were opening the doors to their own store, embarking on a... Read More
Life Beneath the Surface: Exploring The Fish Of The Emerald Coast
Exploring the Fish of the Emerald Coast The waters off the Emerald Coast are often described in terms of color: emerald green shallows, deep sapphire channels, sunlit turquoise flats. What’s less visible from the shoreline, but equally vibrant, is the world beneath the surface. From nearshore reefs to offshore depths, the gulf supports a remarkable... Read More
Development Underway for Publix Super Market at Watersound West Bay Center
Publix Breaks Ground at Watersound West Bay Center, Signaling a New Chapter for the State Road 79 Corridor Growth along the northern stretch of Panama City Beach has been steady for years, but recent announcements suggest the momentum is accelerating into something far more transformational. In December, The St. Joe Company confirmed the commencement of... Read More
Bay County Emerges As Hub For Advanced Marine Design
Voltari Electric Brings Next-Generation Marine Innovation to Bay County Voltari Electric Inc., a global leader in electric marine and autonomous vessel technology, has selected Bay County as the home of its U.S. headquarters and shipyard operations — an investment that blends cutting-edge innovation with the region’s deep maritime roots. The project centers on the acquisition... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Light Up 30A
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Light Up 30A, a local company offering light installation for the holidays. Owner Jimmy Elliott talks to us about beautifully lit spaces, holiday magic and what keeps him busy the remaining months of the year. Find them on the web, Facebook and Instagram. None of... Read More
Airport Announces Expansion, Encourages Planning To Minimize Delays
Construction Preparations Begin for Major 80,000-Square-Foot Addition PANAMA CITY, Fla. (October 9, 2025) — Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is advising travelers to allow extra time when visiting the airport starting mid-October, as preparations begin for the new North Terminal expansion. The airport will begin making modifications to West Bay Parkway, Terminal Loop Road,... Read More
