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National Margarita Day 2019: Restaurant freebies and deals
This post was originally published on this siteThe best holiday of the year is here.That’s right: National Margarita Day is Friday, Feb. 22.These chain restaurants are offering food and drink deals and freebies in honor of the holiday (but the offers may vary by location). All deals are for Friday, Feb. 22 only unless otherwise indicated.Here’s a roundup:Abuelo’s: Various types of margaritas are $6.95.Bahama Breeze: $2.22 classic margaritas on […]
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Had a soup or salad at this buffet chain restaurant lately? Here’s what’s new.
This post was originally published on this siteSweet Tomatoes has been around for years and there are eight in Florida. Here’s what the chain restaurant is doing to keep loyal customers happy and others curious. Also, keep reading for a sweet recipe.
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Meet Chef James Pigneri at Copper Tap Grille
This post was originally published on this site Name: James J. PigneriRestaurant: Copper Tap GrilleAge: 43Hometown: Des Moines, IowaCulinary School: Ringling School of Art & Design, also has been involved in his family restaurants for more than 30 years and is a third-generation restaurateur.Accolades: Many local restaurant cooking challenges with seasonal contests during times […]
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‘Come together’ with Beatles tribute band
This post was originally published on this sitePANAMA CITY BEACH — “Abbey Road” is the iconic 1969 album with the cover photo showing the Beatles walking across the street after which the album was named. Paul McCartney was barefoot, leading to rumors that he had died, replaced by a look-alike.It’s the album that brought the world immortal songs: “Come Together,” “Something,” “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” “Oh! Darling.” “Octopus’s Garden,” “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Because,” a 16-minute […]
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723 Whiskey Bravo offers casual, beach-y dining on Scenic 30A
This post was originally published on this siteSEASIDE — 723 Whiskey Bravo is a cool venue to grab dinner along Scenic Highway 30A. THE FOOD723 Whiskey Bravo’s dinner menu isn’t a long read. I actually prefer a smaller menu because, one, I’m extremely indecisive, and, two, I always think the dishes that made the cut must be awesome.All the items on the shared plates and appetizers section of the menu sound wonderful, so my guest and I ordered two. I think we […]
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This Florida man is the greatest investor you’ve never heard of
This post was originally published on this siteMeet Herbert Wertheim, truancy violator turned inventor, investor and billionaire. This is a Florida man story like you’d never expect.
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Red Bar Fundraiser helps employees who lost jobs due to fire
This post was originally published on this siteSANTA ROSA BEACH — The Grayton Beer Company Taproom hosted a fundraiser for employees of The Red Bar on Sunday.The concert raised $27,590.56 for the more than 100 people who lost their jobs due to the Feb. 13 fire that destroyed the iconic bar.PHOTOS: View photos of the fire >>Live music was provided by TKO, Cadillac Willy, The Wildlife Specials, The Graytones, The […]
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AARP offering free tax services during tax season
This post was originally published on this siteBAY COUNTY — AARP volunteers are available to help people file taxes during tax season.Volunteers are at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 W. 11th St. in Panama City, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Saturdays.Taxpayers listed on the return must bring a photo ID and Social Security card, and dependents must have a Social Security card. […]
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Local officials to appeal to FEMA to help displaced residents staying in condos, hotel rooms
This post was originally published on this siteThe 274 displaced families receiving assistance from FEMA to stay in condos or hotel rooms in Panama City Beach are facing a double whammy – both the onset of on-season rates and the expiration of their temporary housing assistance from FEMA in April.
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Reports: Payless ShoeSource closing all 2,300 U.S. stores
This post was originally published on this siteYet another retailer is calling it quits.This time, it’s Payless ShoeSource. The Topeka, Kan.-based chain said it plans to file for bankruptcy later this month and will close all 2,300 stores, according to Fox Business.Attempts to find a buyer for Payless were unsuccessful, […]
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