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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bay County Leadership Class of 2025 learns from state lawmakers
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce's 'Leadership Bay County Class of 2025' had the chance to speak with lawmakers today when they visited the state capitol. Participants in the annual program learned about the lawmaking process and what officials are doing to bring money to Bay County. This opportunity provides valuable knowledge to those looking to hold future leadership roles within the community. Members of the class say trips like these are a big help. 'Oh, it's very valuable. It's going to tell us who to call when we need something. It's going to give us the insight to the process of how things get done here in Tallahassee, which is going to help in many ways,' Leadership Bay member Matt Hutt said. To learn more about the Leadership Bay program, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prehistoric fun: T-rex races highlight Bay County Chamber of Commerce Block Party
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County residents came together Thursday night for an evening of fun. The annual Bay County Chamber of Commerce block party brought out people of all ages. Chamber members say the event celebrates growth in the community. 'It's really to give back into our community here in Bay County is so supportive of our businesses. So we want to give back. And we are chamber of commerce, but we're also chamber of community,' Bay County Chamber of Commerce President Patrick Chapin said. Completed Econfina Creek improvements promote safety and efficiency Crowds lined the streets, stopping to listen to live music by arcade sounds. Dozens of local businesses joined in, handing out free food, drinks, and ice cream. Kids burned off energy with hula hoops and the bounce house. The bounce house is one of the many things here for kids to enjoy. But the main event of the night is the t-rex relay race. 20 teams competed against each other in three engaging mini-games that participants must complete before reaching the finish led the t-rexes through each challenge. 'They each have a handler. Now, the handlers are really the heroes of all of it because these things are mean animals,' Chapin said. Short arms proved to be a challenge for the T-rexes. Safety before shamrocks; local authorities warn about DUIs ahead of the St. Patrick's day weekend 'The claws did not work very well with the water balloons, but other than that, it was super fun,' Dinosaur Beth Klein said. Even Captain America and Black Widow showed up to get in on all of the fun. In May, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating tourism appreciation month. One of those events will be 'Punch on the Porch' at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center on May 3rd. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Bay County Chamber of Commerce hosts dino-mite block party
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready to rock the block at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce's annual block party. The free event is from 5 p.m to 7 p.m on Thursday on Oak Ave., adjacent to the chamber in Panama City. The event serves to celebrate growth in the community. Residents are invited to enjoy live entertainment, from 'arcade sounds,' free food, drinks, and ice cream, to games for kids. Panama City parks announce road closures for upcoming events But the main event is the T-rex relay race. Contestants will suit up in inflatable dinosaur costumes and compete in minigames on their way to the finish. 'It's quite hilarious. I mean, these things are kind of clunky. It's hard to move around. And so, it's always fun to see people that think they're athletes come out and dress up in this and try to show their stuff and the obstacle courses that we put out for them,' Bay County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Shane Boyett said. 'It's so great to come out and see hundreds of people just standing around in the middle of the street, socializing and having a good time.' The teams for Thursday's race are already set, but residents are encouraged to watch and enjoy the fun. The block party is on rain or shine. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Panama City parks announce road closures for upcoming events
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Parks officials have announced road closures due to upcoming events in the city this week. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce will kick off its annual Block Party on Thursday, March 13th. Road closures will be from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on W. 5th Street (from Oak Ave. to Mercer Ave.) and Oak Ave. (from Mercer to W. 5th Street). Parking in Mercer will be reserved for staff and vendors only. Sham-rock the streets: House of Henry hosts annual St. Patrick's Day celebration House of Henry will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day event on Saturday, March 15th. Residents can expect road closures from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. on the alleyway behind House of Henry (from 5th Street to Downtown Breezeway) Parking behind the facility will be reserved for vendors. St. Patrick's Day at the Dive will be happening on Saturday, March 15th. Road closures will be from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Bayview Avenue (from 11th Street to 11th Court). Officials urge residents to plan accordingly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
