If you haven’t seen the June issue of Southern Living you might pick up a copy and read about Panama City Beach. The article, New at The Beach has a sub headline…This family favorite in Florida’s Panhandle has more to offer than ever. Come check it out.
Panama City beach has nudged the beach bum culture aside for upscale hotels and condos, good restaurants and Pier Park, a fabulous new shopping and entertainment district.
Come see us at The Beach!!
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Panama City Beach - Pier Park Concerts
The fourth annual Summer Concert in the Park series held annually at Pier Park on Panama City Beach begins Thursday May 29th from 7 to 9 pm. I’m always amazed at the huge crowd this brings all summer. This event put on by Panama City Beach is a great place to go with your family and enjoy a night out just spending time with one another listening to some music and socializing with others in the community. The cool thing is that it is every Thursday through September 11th. So if you can’t make it one week, it happens again the next week. Admission is free, the location is at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater in Pier Park in Panama City Beach. The schedule is as follows:
• May 29 - Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, •June 5 – Beachmice, •June 12 – Bonerama, •June 19 - Bobby Lee Rodgers & the Codetalkers, •June 26 - The Howie Lee Project, •July 4 - Herd of Turtles, •July 10 - Frankie Velvet & The Might Veltones, •July 17 - Eric Lindell, •July 24 - The Donnie Sundal Trio, •July 31 - Boogie Chillun', •August 7 - The Lee Griffin Band, •August 14 - Hubba Hubba, •August 21 - Tinsley Ellis, •August 28 - Dread Clampitt, •September 4 - Todd Herendeen, •September 11 - Panama City Pops Orchestra
Have Fun!!
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• May 29 - Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, •June 5 – Beachmice, •June 12 – Bonerama, •June 19 - Bobby Lee Rodgers & the Codetalkers, •June 26 - The Howie Lee Project, •July 4 - Herd of Turtles, •July 10 - Frankie Velvet & The Might Veltones, •July 17 - Eric Lindell, •July 24 - The Donnie Sundal Trio, •July 31 - Boogie Chillun', •August 7 - The Lee Griffin Band, •August 14 - Hubba Hubba, •August 21 - Tinsley Ellis, •August 28 - Dread Clampitt, •September 4 - Todd Herendeen, •September 11 - Panama City Pops Orchestra
Have Fun!!
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Panama City Beach - Rip Tides
Yesterday evening on the Beach wasn't fun. Although my family was safe one man was not. One swimmer remained missing late Saturday, a day with at least 45 beach rescues in Bay County, authorities said.
The rescues, which continued late into the evening, were the most local law enforcement could remember. "This is the worst ever," Bay County Sheriff Spokeswoman Ruth Sasser said Saturday night.
It is no fun watching helicopters look for victims.
If you are at the beach when red flags fly please stay out of the water. There is always another day when you follow the safety rules. Please be safe!
Jerry
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The rescues, which continued late into the evening, were the most local law enforcement could remember. "This is the worst ever," Bay County Sheriff Spokeswoman Ruth Sasser said Saturday night.
It is no fun watching helicopters look for victims.
If you are at the beach when red flags fly please stay out of the water. There is always another day when you follow the safety rules. Please be safe!
Jerry
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Panama City Beach - Seaside Jazz Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend – May 23-26, 2008
Seaside Jazz Festival Featuring…
The Neville Brothers…Hot 8 Brass Band…Glen David Andrews…Little Freddie King…Dayve Stewart…Marva Wright…Walter “Wolfman” Washington
All access weekend pass $150. For tickets call 866-579-5424
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Seaside Jazz Festival Featuring…
The Neville Brothers…Hot 8 Brass Band…Glen David Andrews…Little Freddie King…Dayve Stewart…Marva Wright…Walter “Wolfman” Washington
All access weekend pass $150. For tickets call 866-579-5424
Have fun in Seaside only 10 miles from the...Best Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
Panama City Beach - Memorials
Memorial Day Happenings
• Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetary: Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Monday at Harrison Avenue and 23rd Street. Gulf State Guards Reenactors will perform honor guard duties. Details: 763-4694 or 271-8365
• Panama City Garden Club: Ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday in clubhouse at 810 Garden Club Drive. Speaker: U.S. District Judge Richard Smoak, a West Point graduate; Norma Hubbard on the young George Washington. The name of Spc. Charles Jankowski, who recently died in Iraq, will be added to Memorial Wall. Details: 763-9563.
• Celebration for troops: 1-5 p.m. Monday at The Outpost on Black Creek, 4576 Wash-ington County 3280 near Bruce. Slik Nikel will play classic rock and blues. Details: Ron at 814-4725.
• Dogs Need Weekends II: Noon to sunset Saturday through Monday on Shell Island (bayfront property in private subdivision at island's center). Sponsored by Bay Families with Dogs. Beach cleanups daily, Dogs for Donations cookout at 11 a.m., dog Frisbee competition at 2 p.m., kite-flying contest at 3 p.m., conch blowing at sunset; shorebird seminar by wildlife biologist planned. Details: Stephanie Somerset at (850) 624-3219 or www.bayfwd.org.
• Noah's Ark summer opening: 9 a.m. Monday at 12902 Front Beach Road. United Methodist Ministry will feature concerts by Two By Two at 8 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 9. Details: 234-6062 or www.noahsarkpcb.com.
• Lynn Haven ceremony: 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Monument Park, Georgia Avenue and Eighth Street. Sponsored by Lynn Haven Garden Club on traditional Memorial Day. Details: 265-1191.
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• Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetary: Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Monday at Harrison Avenue and 23rd Street. Gulf State Guards Reenactors will perform honor guard duties. Details: 763-4694 or 271-8365
• Panama City Garden Club: Ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday in clubhouse at 810 Garden Club Drive. Speaker: U.S. District Judge Richard Smoak, a West Point graduate; Norma Hubbard on the young George Washington. The name of Spc. Charles Jankowski, who recently died in Iraq, will be added to Memorial Wall. Details: 763-9563.
• Celebration for troops: 1-5 p.m. Monday at The Outpost on Black Creek, 4576 Wash-ington County 3280 near Bruce. Slik Nikel will play classic rock and blues. Details: Ron at 814-4725.
• Dogs Need Weekends II: Noon to sunset Saturday through Monday on Shell Island (bayfront property in private subdivision at island's center). Sponsored by Bay Families with Dogs. Beach cleanups daily, Dogs for Donations cookout at 11 a.m., dog Frisbee competition at 2 p.m., kite-flying contest at 3 p.m., conch blowing at sunset; shorebird seminar by wildlife biologist planned. Details: Stephanie Somerset at (850) 624-3219 or www.bayfwd.org.
• Noah's Ark summer opening: 9 a.m. Monday at 12902 Front Beach Road. United Methodist Ministry will feature concerts by Two By Two at 8 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 9. Details: 234-6062 or www.noahsarkpcb.com.
• Lynn Haven ceremony: 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Monument Park, Georgia Avenue and Eighth Street. Sponsored by Lynn Haven Garden Club on traditional Memorial Day. Details: 265-1191.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Panama City Beach
About Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The Northwest Florida destination enjoys recognition as a top U.S. beach from TripAdvisor, Condé Nast Traveler, The Travel Channel, USA Today, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, award-winning dining, predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside destination annually.
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Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The Northwest Florida destination enjoys recognition as a top U.S. beach from TripAdvisor, Condé Nast Traveler, The Travel Channel, USA Today, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, award-winning dining, predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside destination annually.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Panama City Beach - Trolley Update
With a little bit of luck and a lot of hard work, the Pier Park Express will hit the streets running this summer.
Anticipating the usual traffic congestion on the Beach, a group of Bay County business leaders and Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce officials have been working for several months to establish weekend Bay Town Trolley service for tourists, resort employees and residents.
The current concept calls for a “Pier Park Express” route running between the Beach Wal-Mart and Pier Park along Middle Beach and Front Beach roads. The plan calls for two trolley vehicles driving back and forth on a minimum-stop route across the city from 10 a.m. until midnight Saturday and Sunday.
A workshop on the express service has been scheduled May 22 at the TPO office in Panama City.
If the committee is able to launch the new express, it will mark the second increase in Bay Town Trolley service this year. In April, the trolley expanded its weekday service with two evening hours of operation from 6 to 8 p.m.
This will be a nice addition to service if it works!
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Anticipating the usual traffic congestion on the Beach, a group of Bay County business leaders and Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce officials have been working for several months to establish weekend Bay Town Trolley service for tourists, resort employees and residents.
The current concept calls for a “Pier Park Express” route running between the Beach Wal-Mart and Pier Park along Middle Beach and Front Beach roads. The plan calls for two trolley vehicles driving back and forth on a minimum-stop route across the city from 10 a.m. until midnight Saturday and Sunday.
A workshop on the express service has been scheduled May 22 at the TPO office in Panama City.
If the committee is able to launch the new express, it will mark the second increase in Bay Town Trolley service this year. In April, the trolley expanded its weekday service with two evening hours of operation from 6 to 8 p.m.
This will be a nice addition to service if it works!
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Panama City Beach - Family Attractions
Family Attraction Action
Not far from Pier Park, Gulf World Marine Park makes a splash with the X-Treme High Dive Show. Watch professional, world-class divers perform flips and twirls from dizzying heights in precision. The Olympic-style performance begins Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day. Additionally, magician Noah Wells returns to Gulf World this summer to amaze and delight with his show that combines music, comedy and interactive illusions. The excitement continues with other shows starring dolphins, sea lions, parrots and more. In Dolphin Encounter, visitors learn about preservation before getting into the water for a dolphin swim.
For more action and adventure, visitors cruise the Gulf waters aboard the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise, an authentic 85-foot pirate ship with cannons blasting, swords swinging and pirates hanging from the rigging.
At Shipwreck Island Waterpark, visitors enjoy one of Florida’s largest water theme parks. A new online ticketing service gives guests more time on the water slides when they buy and print out their tickets at home.
ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park is home to more than 250 animals, including rare and endangered species, in a lush tropical landscape. Visitors feed endangered primates and assist in the animal shows.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium is the place to view fascinating finds from around the world: an authentic shrunken head from Ecuador, a mummy, and an 11-foot Eiffel Tower made entirely of matchsticks, just to name a few.
For other above-par recreation, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park welcomes with two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Plus, Coconut Creek’s Gran Maze is one of most challenging human mazes in the country.
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Not far from Pier Park, Gulf World Marine Park makes a splash with the X-Treme High Dive Show. Watch professional, world-class divers perform flips and twirls from dizzying heights in precision. The Olympic-style performance begins Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day. Additionally, magician Noah Wells returns to Gulf World this summer to amaze and delight with his show that combines music, comedy and interactive illusions. The excitement continues with other shows starring dolphins, sea lions, parrots and more. In Dolphin Encounter, visitors learn about preservation before getting into the water for a dolphin swim.
For more action and adventure, visitors cruise the Gulf waters aboard the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise, an authentic 85-foot pirate ship with cannons blasting, swords swinging and pirates hanging from the rigging.
At Shipwreck Island Waterpark, visitors enjoy one of Florida’s largest water theme parks. A new online ticketing service gives guests more time on the water slides when they buy and print out their tickets at home.
ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park is home to more than 250 animals, including rare and endangered species, in a lush tropical landscape. Visitors feed endangered primates and assist in the animal shows.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium is the place to view fascinating finds from around the world: an authentic shrunken head from Ecuador, a mummy, and an 11-foot Eiffel Tower made entirely of matchsticks, just to name a few.
For other above-par recreation, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park welcomes with two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Plus, Coconut Creek’s Gran Maze is one of most challenging human mazes in the country.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Panama City Beach - Circus Update
Per the News Herald...
After more than a year of preparation, the Circus by the Sea is coming to town.
The famed Florida State University Flying High Circus will make its pre-season debut at Frank Brown Park on Monday morning when a massive tractor-trailer is due to arrive from Tallahassee bearing the circus’s massive 240-by-140-foot tent. Circus staff members, under the supervision of Circus Director Chad Mathews, will erect the big top over a two-day period as the organization prepares for its initial summer performance season at the Beach a month later.
One of only two collegiate circus programs, the FSU program has committed to an initial 10-year summer season at Frank Brown Park, Circus by the Sea President Don Hamrick told the Beach Chamber of Commerce at a presentation Friday. Staffed by 19 FSU students who have trained in circus acrobatics and stage performances, the Circus by the Sea will conduct a daily performance in the three-ring tent at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday from June 13 to Aug. 2. It will hold matinee performances on July 4-5 at 3 p.m.
Fares for the performances will be $24 for adults and $16 for children ages 4 to 16. Children under 4 will be admitted free.
A special gala inaugural performance called “FSU Day at the Circus” will take place June 12 at 7 p.m. Open to the public, the circus is inviting FSU students and alumni to come wearing their school colors of garnet and gold. Tickets for the special event are priced at $15 for all ages.
“This is a summer job for them,” Hamick said of the FSU students, who perform and operate the circus in Tallahassee during the school year as an extracurricular activity. “Students rig the equipment, sew costumes and raise the big top.”
In addition, the college students will run a four-day summer day camp each week offering youngsters ages 7 to 12 an opportunity to train in basics of acrobatic performance, rigging and safety, he said. Six camp sessions will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the first beginning June 23. Each Thursday, the camp attendees will assist the college performers at the evening show. The weekly cost for Summer Camp is $285 per child with lunch and a snack included each day.
See you at the Circus
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After more than a year of preparation, the Circus by the Sea is coming to town.
The famed Florida State University Flying High Circus will make its pre-season debut at Frank Brown Park on Monday morning when a massive tractor-trailer is due to arrive from Tallahassee bearing the circus’s massive 240-by-140-foot tent. Circus staff members, under the supervision of Circus Director Chad Mathews, will erect the big top over a two-day period as the organization prepares for its initial summer performance season at the Beach a month later.
One of only two collegiate circus programs, the FSU program has committed to an initial 10-year summer season at Frank Brown Park, Circus by the Sea President Don Hamrick told the Beach Chamber of Commerce at a presentation Friday. Staffed by 19 FSU students who have trained in circus acrobatics and stage performances, the Circus by the Sea will conduct a daily performance in the three-ring tent at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday from June 13 to Aug. 2. It will hold matinee performances on July 4-5 at 3 p.m.
Fares for the performances will be $24 for adults and $16 for children ages 4 to 16. Children under 4 will be admitted free.
A special gala inaugural performance called “FSU Day at the Circus” will take place June 12 at 7 p.m. Open to the public, the circus is inviting FSU students and alumni to come wearing their school colors of garnet and gold. Tickets for the special event are priced at $15 for all ages.
“This is a summer job for them,” Hamick said of the FSU students, who perform and operate the circus in Tallahassee during the school year as an extracurricular activity. “Students rig the equipment, sew costumes and raise the big top.”
In addition, the college students will run a four-day summer day camp each week offering youngsters ages 7 to 12 an opportunity to train in basics of acrobatic performance, rigging and safety, he said. Six camp sessions will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the first beginning June 23. Each Thursday, the camp attendees will assist the college performers at the evening show. The weekly cost for Summer Camp is $285 per child with lunch and a snack included each day.
See you at the Circus
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Panama City Beach - Top 10 Beach
Top Honors…Last month, Panama City Beach’s St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area ranked number two on the 2008 list of top 10 beaches in the United States by Trip Advisor. The giant travel information Web site recognized each of these epic beaches for “world-class sand, breathtaking water and all-round relaxing environment.” TripAdvisor’s top 10 beach list is determined by the site’s editors and the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, reflecting the unbiased opinions of millions of travelers worldwide. The beach at St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area boasts sugar-white sand overlooking the turquoise and emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 1.5-mile-long beach has a child-friendly area, the calm Grand Lagoon. Spanning 1,260 acres, St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area offers swimming and snorkeling in tranquil Gulf waters. Visitors also can take the shuttle to nearby Shell Island for more surf and sun. For hikers and birders, the park has miles of pristine trails with an incredible array of plants and wildlife. At St. Andrew’s, anglers enjoy surf fishing, two fishing piers, a jetty and a boat ramp. Concession stands and campsites also are available.
Come and enjoy Panama City Beach
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Come and enjoy Panama City Beach
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Panama City Beach - May Fishing
From my fishing guide friend Captain James Pic…
As I said in my last report the trout bite is hot this year. This type of catch is the rule instead of the exception this year. My clients put so many fish over five pounds in the boat each year we don't even count them. If you want that big trophy fish....trust me, I'm the one to call.
Red fishing is starting to turn on along with some flounder being caught here and there.
Along the beach and inside the pass we are still catching nice pompano and a few cobia. Had a cobia on yesterday but the client let it sling the hook.
The palegics will be here soon which brings 100 fish morning on light tackle and fly.
After that the kings show up....Oh...you didn't know I run king trips? Heck ya! I love putting my clients on those smoker kings on light tackle.
Fishing is great this year come be a part of it.
Want to go fishing while you are in PCB Call James @ 850-215-5578
Jerry
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As I said in my last report the trout bite is hot this year. This type of catch is the rule instead of the exception this year. My clients put so many fish over five pounds in the boat each year we don't even count them. If you want that big trophy fish....trust me, I'm the one to call.
Red fishing is starting to turn on along with some flounder being caught here and there.
Along the beach and inside the pass we are still catching nice pompano and a few cobia. Had a cobia on yesterday but the client let it sling the hook.
The palegics will be here soon which brings 100 fish morning on light tackle and fly.
After that the kings show up....Oh...you didn't know I run king trips? Heck ya! I love putting my clients on those smoker kings on light tackle.
Fishing is great this year come be a part of it.
Want to go fishing while you are in PCB Call James @ 850-215-5578
Jerry
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Panama City Beach - May Pier Park Update
Pier Park stores open or scheduled to open through May
Borders, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft, As Seen on TV, Bath & Body Works, Blender Clothing, Cache, Carlyle & Co., Chico’s, Claire’s, Coldwater Creek, GameStop, Hollister Co., Jos A. Bank, Justice, Kay Jewelers, Lane Bryant/Cacique, Maurices, Motherhood Maternity, New York & Company, PacSun, Payless Shoes Source, Peace Frogs, Per-fumania, Rack Room Shoes, Reggae J’s Island Grill, Regions Bank, Rocky’s South Philly Cheesesteaks, Solace Day Spa & Salon, Sunglass Hut, Sunsights by Solstice, The Walking Company, Tilly’s, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Verizon, Victoria’s Secret, Yankee Candle and Zales.
Let me know what your favorite stores are.
Jerry
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Borders, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft, As Seen on TV, Bath & Body Works, Blender Clothing, Cache, Carlyle & Co., Chico’s, Claire’s, Coldwater Creek, GameStop, Hollister Co., Jos A. Bank, Justice, Kay Jewelers, Lane Bryant/Cacique, Maurices, Motherhood Maternity, New York & Company, PacSun, Payless Shoes Source, Peace Frogs, Per-fumania, Rack Room Shoes, Reggae J’s Island Grill, Regions Bank, Rocky’s South Philly Cheesesteaks, Solace Day Spa & Salon, Sunglass Hut, Sunsights by Solstice, The Walking Company, Tilly’s, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Verizon, Victoria’s Secret, Yankee Candle and Zales.
Let me know what your favorite stores are.
Jerry
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