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Destin ready for another roundabout

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN - Despite predictions to the contrary, Destin residents can learn to drive around traffic circles safely.     In 2003, after the area's first traffic roundabout went in by Home Depot, just outside city limits, some residents... Full story

Official: Major airlines coming

Pat Kelly, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill promised Friday the new airport under construction near West Bay will draw several major airlines, including a "legacy" carrier and two international carriers.     A legacy carrier... Full story

GCCC course to link Panama City, Mexico

By DANIEL CARSON, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY - Merida, Mexico, has become a favorite travel destination for area civic and business leaders with its sister city and port links to Panama City. A Gulf Coast Community College history professor said he wants to educate students about... Full story

ZooWorld odd couple takes international fame in stride

Tonda the orangutan and her feline friend featured on Animal Planet, Japanese TV

Story and photo by PAT KELLY, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH - The pair emerged from a bungalow blinking into the sun, unaware they were one of the most famous couples in the world.     The cat looked a little bored and stretched lazily. The great ape just looked a little... Full story

Bay County to celebrate opening of new dog park

Bay County invites all area dog owners/lovers to the grand opening of its new dog park at Zollie Young Park on Saturday, Oct. 25. The celebration will feature a doggy Halloween costume contest, trick-or-treating for the children, pet microchipping,... Full story

Beach Weddings

Panamacity.com has added a new feature to it's pages - Beach Weddings. Here couples wanting their dream wedding on the sugar white beaches of the Emerald Coast, can find information about hiring musicians, photographers, how to reserve... Full story

Construction to begin soon for Landmark Center

By DUSTY RICKETTS, Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH - After nearly two years of planning, designing and financing, construction on the Landmark Center is expected to begin soon.     The Fort Walton Beach City Council recently approved the ground lease with... Full story

1970s surfing legend making waves at movie premiere

By JEREMY MORRISON, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH - In the mid-1970s, a group of surfers from South Africa and Australia ventured to Hawaii. They were young and crass, with egos as big as Waimea waves. They changed the sport of surfing forever.     "If surfing at... Full story

Send us your arts and entertainment news

Effective immediately, we have a new e-mail address for arts and entertainment briefs submissions: floridafun@link.freedom.com.     This is a one-stop shopping address, so to speak, for sending arts and entertainment events to all of... Full story

Will Fifi Go on Vacation Too?

Courtesy of ARA content

Summertime is a great time for a vacation. Everyone looks forward to the annual family outing when you pack up the family and head for the car, airplane, train or bus and take that getaway you have been waiting for all year long. But there is one... Full story

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