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Traveling with Teenagers

By Tara Roberts

Traveling with a teenager is a lot like traveling with a small infant. You still have to pack of lot of things to keep them entertained; the toys are just more complicated. Older kids also tend to sleep for hours, make lots of noise when they are... Full story

Beach making splash with 'salty dogs'

Pat Kelly, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY BEACH. FL - Sir Malcolm strained at his leash, held by owner Debbie Sasser, and sniffed a trail along the beach sand Wednesday morning near Pier Park. The 190-pound English mastiff was enjoying his day out, despite the chilly weather,... Full story

Freedom Interactive Launches New Real Estate Vertical Across More than 40 Web Sites

Freedom Interactive Adds Powerful New Real Estate Vertical to Its Portfolio of Local Online Products and Services

IRVINE, Calif.  - Freedom Interactive, the Internet division of the nation's 12th largest media company, Freedom Communications, is launching new real estate vertical sites across its portfolio of more than 40 web sites. Freedom Interactive has... Full story

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

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