I have been in this area for so long that it rubbed off on me.
I can create a profile for you that sends Dream Home matches to your email.
on 
Jeff Bates will be in Marianna, Florida on Saturday June 14th from 11am to 1pm. Nashville Recording Artist Jeff Bates will be at Miller & Miller’s Nissan Dealership to help them celebrate their 1st year anniversary. After the show he will be doing a meet and greet. Food and refreshments will be provided be sure to take your own lawn chair. Looks like it is not supposed to rain and be in the higher 80’s so don’t forget the sunscreen and hat!
on 
June 6th kicked off this year’s weekly summer concert’s in the park. It is hosted by Jackson County Parks & Recycling, Jackson County Tourist Development Council, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Each week at the Citizens Lodge Park in Marianna a different band will be performing on Thursday night’s through July. These concerts are free to all. They will have music, food trucks, and kid’s activities. Remember to take a lawn chair, blanket, and go out and enjoy a relaxing evening. The next 2 weeks line up is:
~June 13th – Band: Killin’ Time Food: Papa G’s Hot Dogs & Catering & JK Italian Ice-mobile Vendor ~June 20 – Band: Heywood Food: It’s Grub Time & JK Italian Ice-mobile vendor
on 
Pineapple Willy’s is located at 9875 S. Thomas Sr. in Panama City Beach. It opened it’s doors in 1984. They are a seafood and barbeque restaurant that advertises they serve the best ribs on the beach and they have live music that gets better every year.
This summer they are hosting beach clean up days from 9am to 10am Saturday mornings. The exact dates and who they are donating to each week is on the flyer. The next one is this Saturday, June 15th. Each event they have picked a different non-profit to help. For every person that shows up they donate $10 to the charity of the week. This Saturday it is B.A.S.I.C. of Northwest Florida. They have giveaways and prizes each week. Last Saturday it rained however 109 people still showed up. Pineapple Willy’s donated $1,090 to The Lucky Puppy Rescue! What a great way to help clean up the beach, meet new people, and support non-profits in need. You may want to take sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses!
on 
Marianna Police Department posted this last Thursday on their Facebook page and it never hurts to repeat information like this:
~Florida Law states that a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child younger than six (6) years of age must not leave the child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes or for any period of time if the motor vehicle is running, the health of the child is in danger, or the child appears to be in distress. For the safety of your children and pets, never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period of time.
The Marianna Police Department is located at 2890 Green St. Marianna, FL 32446 and you can call them at 850-526-3125.
on 
Marianna Cinemas is located at 4341 Lafayette St. Those who are originally from the area have probably noticed changes over the years. They have been upgrading and expanding. They have a food menu online in the about section of their FB page. They plan to have reclining seats and stadium seating in the coming years. Marianna Cinemas also offers birthday packages. You can call 850-526-4538 to get more details.
Beat the heat, or the rain, or both, depending on the Wednesday you choose to go this summer. They are offering $1 movies for all and a special at the concession stand, $4 drink & popcorn. They play 2 different kid movies each Wednesday during the summer.
on 
Jackson County Public Library system is at it again. Here are 2 more flyers with information for events. If you want to attend the virtual tour through the solar system, you probably want to call tomorrow morning when the library opens to reserve your spot.
on
The Florida Forest Service, Chipola Forestry Center, is issuing burn authorizations for Bay, Gulf, Calhoun, and Jackson Counties. Burn restrictions have been lifted in those counties due to substantial amounts of rain we have received in the last few days. Residents who plan to burn vegetative debris do not need a burn authorization as long as:
~The pile is less than 8 feet in diameter,
~You meet the required setbacks, and
~There are no local, city or county ordinances in place that prohibit burning.
Those needing a burn authorization or more information please go to the website below.
on As always this is just a few events going on in the area on Saturday. It looks like it may be a wet one as well. The news is saying it should be in the low 80’s and depending where you are a 80 to 100 percent chance of rain throughout the day. And a reminder the Farmer’s Market in Marianna will be open from 7am to 12pm at the Madison Street Park.
on 
The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is hosting a special commemoration day in honor of the 75th Anniversary of 1944 D-Day landing on Thursday, June 6. Located at 1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle Beach, FL, the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum which is directly across the street from the very ground where the practice beach assault landings occurred in preparation for the D-Day invasion. The schedule for this historic anniversary is listed below, there will also be a WWII military vehicle display. There is no charge for admission or parking but donations are gladly accepted.
~US Army Signal Corp Carrabelle Beach Training Short Video (10 minute loop) ~1:00 PM Saving Private Ryan Screening ~4:00 PM Presentation by Dr. Kurt Piehler, Director of FSU WWII Institute
on 
Hill-Kelly Movies in the Park- A Dog’s Way Home will start at sunset at the Community Maritime Park located at 301 W Main St, Pensacola on June 7th. They will be partnering with the Pensacola Humane Society for a pet adoption event! Be sure to go early to enjoy the adoption event before the movie starts. The movie is rated PG and is 1 hour and 37 minutes long. Take your blankets and chairs and spread out on the lawn to enjoy this family-friendly movie under the stars!
Facts about shelter dogs that may help you decide if adopting is right for you.