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09/22/2026 · St. Pete Beach
Tuesday’s Cosmic Traffic Jam: Proceed with Snacks
The planets are asking for patience, precision, and one fewer opinion in the group chat. Scorpio receives the cosmic warning flare, while the rest of us attempt to behave like emotionally mature adults—an ambitious seasonal project.
Ichetucknee by Paddle: Clear Water, Cold Shoulders, No Room for Lazy Steering
The Ichetucknee River is Florida’s blue-ribbon spring run: cool, clear, and just fast enough to expose sloppy paddling. Here’s how to enjoy the famous float without becoming part of the scenery.
09/22/2026
The Borrowed Drill, the Returning Condors, and Other Good Ideas
Libraries lend more than books, volunteers stock tiny neighborhood pantries, and conservation crews keep bringing California condors back from the edge. Also, one low-tech invention may help people stay alive during floods.
09/22/2026
Alligators, Bears, and One Man’s Legal Opposition
This week, wildlife entered customer-service territory, an HOA discovered that a vegetable garden can become a constitutional crisis, and one litigant found an opponent he could finally understand.
09/22/2026
Stop Paying $18 for a Movie When the Park Has a Projector
Outdoor movie season is back, and I have a controversial opinion: the worse the speakers, the more memorable the night. Here are five low-stakes, high-reward events worth leaving the house for this week.
09/22/2026
Hico, Texas: Chicken-Fried Steak, Billy the Kid, and a Good Empty Road
Hico is the kind of Texas town you reach by taking the road that looks like it’s going nowhere. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak, and let the town’s very strange Billy the Kid story entertain you.
09/22/2026
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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.
Simply Married
We offer simple 5-minute weddings on Wednesday's, as a special service of the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. If you don't have time for an elaborate ceremony, but still want a memorable wedding day choose Simply Married by calling 352-253-4300 for an appointment today. About the Ceremony Tavares Pavilion on the Lake offers a simple alternative to courthouse weddings in a beautiful setting located in our Pavilion Gardens. Simple ceremonies are $75 and are available on Wednesday's from the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance appointments are required; please call 352-253-4300 to schedule. A valid marriage license must be obtained in advance, issued by a Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court. All marriages are performed by a Notary Public. You can dress up, or come as you are. The civil ceremony performed is very simple, dignified and nondenominational. Like a traditional courthouse wedding, the ceremony is only a few minutes long. Couples may write their own vows, within the parameters of the time allotted. Pricing and Fees The $75 fee for Simply Married includes: A licensed Florida Notary Public as officiate A simple 5 minute recitation of vows Ceremony is performed with wedding party and guests standing Signing of the marriage license by Florida Notary Public The fee for Simply Married does not include: Music Flowers Chairs or other seating Candle or unity ceremony
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