By Meg Burns, Blush Beauty Lounge Moms are busy. Full stop. And sometimes as moms, we start to prioritize things like skincare less, especially in busy seasons. I used to be the queen of using a quick makeup wipe to sort-of remove my makeup before my head hit the pillow. Now, I am a big believer in taking 5 minutes for my skincare routine before bed. It has made such a difference for me and I wanted to share 3 skin care tips for busy moms with you! Skin Care Tip #1: Wash your face before bed. I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. But honestly? This one tip is one of the main things that really started to change my skin. I had the not-so-great habit of sleeping in my makeup and if I did ‘wash’ my face it was with a makeup remover wipe. Well, it turns out that actually doesn’t do a ton for cleansing. Simply washing your face before bed will help so much! It removes the makeup and dirt from your skin and allows the rest of your products to soak in better. Skin Care Tip #2: Pick a serum. There are so many serums on the market and it can feel overwhelming to pick the one that is right for you. If that is how you currently feel about that, I encourage you to ask your esthetician! If you don’t currently have an esthetician, stop into Blush Beauty Lounge or give us... Read More

  Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will be offering many summer camp options for children this summer. Dance, sing, act, or be behind the scenes in one (or more) of these fantastic summer camps. Many of the camps are being held at ECTC in Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, but there are a few options in Seaside, Panama City and Defuniak Springs. Payment plans are always available. More information on the camps and registration is available at emeraldcoasttheatre.org/summer-camps. The Mini Player Camps (Ages 5 – 7, rising Kindergarteners) are designed specifically for the youngest players. These camps focus on activities that allow students to explore acting, singing, and movement in an energetic, nurturing environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. These one week camps are held Monday-Friday (with the exception of the Disney Dreams Camp which is Tuesday-Friday) from 9am-12pm with a final performance on the last day of camp. Tuition is $225. Mini Player Camps are held at ECTC in Grand boulevard. May 30 – June 2 – Disney Dreams June 5-9 – Adventures in Wonderland June 12-16 – Willy Wonka June 19-23 – Dr. Seuss July 10-14 – Frozen Dreams There are four Summer Camps for 2nd – 5th graders. Tuition varies depending on camp. Payment plans are always available. Alice in Wonderland – Tuition $285 – June 5-9 (ECTC at Grand Boulevard), June 12-16 (Gulf Coast State College – Panama City), June 26-30 (Florida Chautauqua Theatre, Defuniak Springs) Welcome to Wonderland where everything is curiouser and curiouser! All... Read More

  By Ed Offley The emergency came out of nowhere. Anna Adams and her partner, Caleb, were riding “rover” patrol on Front Beach Road when the two city lifeguards found themselves in a life-or-death situation at the Bay County Pier. “Right as we got there, we saw someone running up from the beach into the parking lot, waving his arms and pointing out in the water,” said Adams, 22. Brandon Friday, a newly arrived city resident, had been swimming with friends when he was caught by a rip current just west of the pier. It was Saturday, February 25, and the formal tourist season kickoff was still four days away. But with single red flags warning beachgoers of elevated risk for rip currents, Beach Rescue Director Daryl Paul had deployed his team for the weekend. An avid surfer and swimmer, Adams was beginning her fourth year as a lifeguard at Panama City Beach. “We had been training all winter,” she told PCB Life. “We knew that as soon as the season started, we’d have to be ready. You prepare yourself – but then it happens.” Grabbing swim fins and her “can” – a rigid plastic flotation device known as a Burnside buoy – Adams raced into the surf. The same rip current that had overwhelmed the victim now swiftly carried her out several hundred yards, where she quickly spotted a shadow floating just under the surface. It was Brandon Friday’s inert body. Adams dove under the form and came up... Read More

  The new fishing pier is now open at Camp Helen State Park! Fishing equipment rentals began on April 1 as an addition to our Kayak and SUP rentals which are NOW OPEN 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.friendsofcamphelen.org or by calling (850) 238-1900. Walk-ins are also welcome before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m., the FOCH will host their annual fundraiser concert featuring The Currys at Camp Helen State Park. Tickets are available directly on the Friends of Camp Helen website for $50. The ticket price will cover park admission, dinner, and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. This event is sponsored by Carpe Diem Community Solutions and Edward Jones, Panama City Beach. More information can be found on the Friends of Camp Helen Facebook page. Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway (Highway 98), Panama City Beach, just west of the Lake Powell Bridge. The post Exciting Spring at Camp Helen State Park appeared first on PCB Life | Panama City Beach News, Events and Community Information.   Read More

  By Pam Anderson Our head-boats are coming in with a lot of great catches of vermilion snapper, triggerfish and more! This time of year you never know if the water temperature will affect fishing, but this year, it has been good! April will bring some warm days, but not hot, which are a lot more comfortable but still bring plenty of opportunities to catch your limit of fish. Don’t forget that sheepshead are abundant around the jetties at St. Andrews State Park this time of year. They make great fish chowder! Start watching for Cobia. It is about time for them to make their annual migration from the south. The charter boats and guide boats are bringing in Spanish Mackerel for their spring run through the area. They are fun to catch and plenty tasty! Be sure to make reservations soon to get your chance to catch one of these seasonal fish. Bake it, grill it or take it to one of the local restaurants for a ‘Hook ’n Cook – you catch and they cook. (Max’s Bar & Grille will offer this service.) Max’s Bar & Grille (dockside) will be serving fresh sandwiches, snacks and ice cream, as well as offering more seating on the upper deck so you can watch the boats come in all over Grand Lagoon. Fisherman’s Walk with its small souvenir shop, specialty coffee shop, and shaved ice shop offers shaded seating with tables so you can snack and watch the boats unload their... Read More

  Book Signing Event for Amazon #1 Bestseller “Catnip of Life” Caffe’ Del Mundo is excited to announce our partnership with poet and author Sharla Lee (Shults) for a book signing event for her Amazon #1 bestseller “Catnip of Life”. The event will take place on April 15th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Caffe’ Del Mundo located at 101 S Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401. “Catnip of Life” is a collection of poetry that invites readers to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and embrace the beauty of nature. Lee’s work is inspired by her daily walks with Mother Nature and offers a refreshing perspective on the world around us. The book signing event will be an opportunity for fans to meet Sharla Lee (Shults) and have their copies of “Catnip of Life” signed by the author herself. Attendees can also enjoy a cup of coffee while immersing themselves in the artistry and beauty of Lee’s poetic verse. “We are excited to partner with Sharla Lee (Shults) for this event and bring her inspiring work to our community,” said a representative from Caffe` Del Mundo. “Whether you’re a fan of poetry, a lover of nature, or simply looking for inspiration to help you slow down and savor the simple things in life, ‘Catnip of Life’ is a must-read.” Don’t miss this chance to meet Sharla Lee (Shults) and celebrate the beauty of nature through her poetry. We invite you to join us for... Read More

  The Panama City Center for the Arts springs into the new season with the Best of Bay County Schools Exhibition opened on Friday, April 7. The public is invited to two opening receptions; April 7 from 5-7 p.m. for middle and high schools and on April 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for elementary schools. “We have to thank the Bay County Art Teachers Association for putting this show together,” said Jayson Kretzer, executive director of Bay Arts Alliance. “Through Best of Bay, these wonderful educators have given all the young talent in our community the chance to share their work!” For over twenty years, art teachers from all over Bay County have chosen the best student creations for display. Bay Arts has presented this exhibition for several years at the Marina Civic Center and now at the Center for the Arts. “The Best of Bay County Schools exhibition is one of my favorites exhibits we display every year,” said Exhibitions Coordinator Anastasia Dengerud. “Being able to show local students’ art and give them the experience of seeing their work in a gallery (often for the first time) is priceless. This show continues to inspire students and visitors alike to keep making art no matter your age!” Artwork from middle and high school students will be on display from April 7-19, with the closing reception on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Elementary school art will be shown April 22- 29, with the closing reception on Saturday, April 29... Read More