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Sand Available Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

3 hours ago

In anticipation of heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Isaias this weekend, Bay County has placed sand for bagging available to the public at McElvey Road off Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach and at Majette Yard off Firetower Road. Bags will not be provided but are available for purchase at area hardware stores.

In anticipation of heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Isaias this weekend, Bay County has placed sand for bagging available to the public at McElvey Road off Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach and at Majette Yard off Firetower Road. Bags will not be provided but are available for purchase at area hardware stores. Several municipalities are also providing sand to residents; please see the graphic below. For specific or additional information, please call the municipality directly. For the most current information from the Bay County Emergency Operations Center, monitor local media outlets, follow this page and ensure that you are signed up for emergency alerts at www.alertbay.org.

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We are a not-for-profit comprised almost entirely of volunteers! If you count our board of directors, play directors, stage managers, actors, box office staff, production / set / lighting / sound / costume designers, hair & makeup staff, props / construction / site maintenance crew, social media managers, ushers, and the Off-Stage Ladies, we number well over 300+ who keep our little theater on the Island running - all through our sheer love for what we can provide for our community! For More Information, Contact Us Today! [email protected] Help bring our shows to life! Craft scenery and set pieces that add that extra something to shows at the Island Players. Reach out for more info! As part of the back-of-house team, you’ll help prepare everything backstage and onstage before a show. During the show, you’ll provide costuming assistance, prop handoffs, and the onstage “magic” for each production. Backstage Crew support the Stage Manager and Actors with the running of a show. After a couple of hours of orientation per production, your time commitment will be 3.5 hours per shift, with approximately 3-5 shifts per production. No experience necessary; training will be provided. Multiple positions available. As part of the front-of-house team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the theater is ready for patrons on the night of a show. House Managers not only interact with patrons, they also manage ushers and work in tandem with the Box Office team and Stage Manager. After a couple of hours of training, your time commitment will be 3.5 hours per shift, with approximately two shifts required per production. No experience necessary; training will be provided. Multiple positions available. The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players is a fun-loving group that supports the theater in numerous ways. We meet from October through May on the second Wednesday of each month at local venues. We look to provide programming related to the theater in a relaxed social setting that allows you to meet interesting people. There are wonderful volunteer opportunities for Off Stage Ladies. For example, we usher for each play and provide a meal for our cast members during the long dress rehearsal. Off Stage Ladies also may assist with props, lighting, costumes, and more. Your commitment can be very flexible. We are always looking for new members to join us! If you are outgoing, organized, and fun, help us grow our volunteer organization. For more information and an Invitation to the Next Meeting, please call: Roe Duncan, VP Membership 941-932-2798 [email protected]

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Box Office Information Box Office BOX OFFICE INFORMATION (941) 778-5755 WHERE TO FIND US! The Island Players, Inc. 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida 34216 [email protected] TAP TO GIVE US A CALL! (941) 778 - 5755 Tickets for ALL productions are available online, up to 2 hours before each show! Click here to purchase now! Ticket Purchasing & General Inquiries (per below dates):• Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm; CLOSED Sundays Box Office Dates for our Upcoming Season:• Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 (Always a Bridesmaid) • Monday, Nov. 2 – Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 (Silent Sky) • Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 – Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 (Prescription for Murder) • Monday, Feb. 22 – Saturday, Mar. 20, 2027 ('Til Beth Do Us Part) • Monday, Apr. 26 – Saturday, May 15, 2027 (Social Security) Will Call Ticket Pick-Ups & Same Day Purchases Only: • 1 hr prior to every show Tickets for ALL productions are available online, up to 2 hours before each show! Box Office Purchasing & General Inquiries (as per dates below):• Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm; CLOSED Sundays Box Office Dates for our Upcoming Season:• Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 (Always a Bridesmaid) • Monday, Nov. 2 – Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 (Silent Sky) • Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 – Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 (Prescription for Murder) • Monday, Feb. 22 – Saturday, Mar. 20, 2027 ('Til Beth Do Us Part) • Monday, Apr. 26 – Saturday, May 15, 2027 (Social Security) Will Call Ticket Pick-Ups & Same Day Purchases Only: • 1 hr prior to every show The Island Players, Inc. 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida 34216 | (941) 778-5755 Copyright 2026 © All Rights Reserved. Share by:

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Parking Details Parking PARKING We want your visit to The Island Players to be easy from the moment you arrive. Limited free parking is available immediately adjacent to the theatre, with additional paid parking just south on Gulf Drive and free parking at Roser Community Church. We recommend allowing a few extra minutes before your performance to find the parking option that works best for you. The Island Players Adjacent Parking Lot 10009 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria, FL FREE PARKING The Island Players has a small public parking lot located immediately south of the theatre with 16 spaces, including 3 accessible parking spaces. Parking is first come, first served and the lot is shared with other visitors to Anna Maria Island, so availability may be limited during busy periods. GULF DR & MAGNOLIA AVE PARKING LOT 9902 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria, FL PAID PARKINGIMPORTANT: After 7pm, $1/hr - Before 7pm, $5/hr **Evening Performances Only**ParkMobile Zone #13782 If you are traveling north on Gulf Drive toward the theatre: Turn LEFT onto Magnolia Avenue Take an IMMEDIATE RIGHT into the parking lot The lot is located just south of The Island Players. **Payment is required in advance**Look for the green Pay to Park signs in the lot. Payment can be made using the ParkMobile app, website, text, or phone. When prompted, enter Zone #13782 and your vehicle's license plate number. roser CHURCH PARKING LOT 519 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL FREE PARKINGApproximately a 7-minute walk to The Island Players. If you are traveling north on Gulf Drive: Turn RIGHT onto Pine Avenue Continue on Pine Avenue to Roser Community Church Enter the church parking lot from Pine Avenue PLEASE NOTE: Guests with mobility concerns may wish to use the 9902 Gulf Drive lot instead. The Island Players, Inc. 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida 34216 | (941) 778-5755 Copyright 2026 © All Rights Reserved. Share by:

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The Island Players Prescription for Murder Directed by Heiko Knipfelberg Written by Norman Robbins Dr. Richard Forth has an ex-girlfriend named Julia and a current wife named Barbara, who is constantly ill. When a stranger claims to have known Richard's former fiancée, Barbara's health worsens. Someone is out to kill Barbara... and anyone else who gets in their way. Co-Produced by The Island Players, Inc. 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida 34216 | (941) 778-5755 Copyright 2026 © All Rights Reserved. Share by:

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