If you are interseted in attending some holiday events to get in the spirit of the season, here is waht is going on in the Panama City Beach area thie week:
MONDAY, DEC. 1
P.C.B. Christmas Tree Lighting: Frank Brown Park, 6:30 p.m.; Presentations by Mayor Oberst to essay contest winners, music by local school groups. Give Santa your wish list and enjoy refreshments provided by local church and civic groups. Details: (850)233-5045
Festival Of Trees: Christmas design contest and charity auction to benefit Panama City Rescue Mission is Dec. 1-6 at Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida. Details: www.pcrmission.org or 769-0783.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Tree Lighting at Oaks by the Bay Park: 5:30 p.m. in St. Andrews. The public may come to the park by 5:15 to help decorate the tree with ornaments made by St. Andrew School students. Commissioner John Pilcher will light the tree at 5:30. After the tree lighting, stay for the Pilot Club's Luminaries of Love that will line the park's sidewalks.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Millville Elementary School's 9th Annual Holiday Parade: 9:45 a.m. Several bands, floats and guests; Mayor Scott Clemons is Grand Marshall and Superintendent Bill Husfelt will participate. The route begins at Millville Elementary School at the corner of Second Court and East Avenue, proceeds north on East Avenue, left on Third Street, left on Sherman Avenue, and left on Second Plaza to end at Immanuel Baptist Church. Details: 872 -4765.
Apalachicola Lighting of the Lights: 3 p.m., annual lighting of the holiday lights at the center of St. George Island. Santa will arrive on a fire engine. Refreshments and lighthouse tours available. Details: call the St. George Island Visitor Center and Museum at (850) 927-7744.
The Kids Khristmas Kard Shop: 9 p.m. to midnight (rest of the month by appointment) at UnREAL ARTists Gallery. Khristmas Kard Making Workshop Dec.12. Children should have artwork scanned and e-mailed to mail@mermaidsdontcook.com by Dec. 2. To sign up or for details: 215-0705 or (866) 347-0801 or e-mail.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Eastpoint Christmas Parade: 10-10:30 a.m. on U.S. 98 in Eastpoint. Santa arrives on a fire truck. Details: Pam Watson at (850) 653-7041.
"The Christmas Shoes": Area churches collaborate for holiday musical with adult choir, children's ensemble and hand bell choir. Show times are Dec. 6 at 4 and 7 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola.
Christmas Dinner & Dance: The Panama City Bop & Shag Club buffet dinner and dance open to the public, 6-10 p.m. at the Lyndell Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. BYOB with free set-ups. Tickets: $15, 50 percent of proceeds donated to the News Herald's Empty Stocking Fund. Advance tickets required; available at the Senior Center, or call Gloria at 234-5605 or Patty at 215-6431.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
"The Christmas Shoes": Area churches collaborate for holiday musical with adult choir, children's ensemble and hand bell choir. Show time: 7 p.m. at the Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola.
Gulf Beach Garden Club Tour Of Homes: 1-5 p.m.; five homes decorated for Christmas, plus VFW. Refreshments at Gulf Beach Garden Club, 17012 Hernando Ave. at State 79 in Panama City Beach. Ticket $10. Details: 235-3324
GCCC Holiday Concert: 2:30 p.m. at Amelia Center Theatre, Gulf Coast Community College. Singing Commodores and GCCC Concert Chorale. Open seating. Free admission; donations accepted for music scholarships. Details: 872-3886 or www.gulfcoast.edu
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Panama City Beach - Cape St. George Light
If you are visiting our Panama City Beach Condo, a day trip to Apalachicola and St. George Island is a fun way to pass some time and see some historical buildings. If you go we recommend the restaurant on the corner in downtown Apalachicola for lunch.
ST. GEORGE ISLAND - The 153-year-old Cape St. George Light has been moved and opened again today. Three years ago the lighthouse sat on uninhabited Little St. George Island, accessible only by boat and boarded up as a safety hazard. It was leaning slightly as the Gulf of Mexico swirled past its base along the eroded shoreline until the 74-foot lighthouse finally succumbed to the sea, smashing to pieces.
On Saturday, the lighthouse doors opened and a line of people climbed the new set of pine steps circling inside the 19th-century bricks before, hoisting themselves up a metal ladder through a small rectangular hole to the lamp house. It marked the end of a rescue mission that was improbable at best and thought crazy by most. "It's just absolutely thrilling," said Eddie Lueken, 52, of Tallahassee as she stood in the glass-enclosed lamp room which was warmed by the sun. "This is a piece of history transplanted here."
Almost anyone who saw Cape St. George Light after it fell would have thought it was lost forever. Large chunks of bricks and the mangled metal lamp house were awash in the surf. Logic would have told most that it couldn't be saved. "It looked like such a heap of rubble that I thought it was overambitious to try it," said Mike Roehr, 67, who lives on St. George with his wife, Connie, 50. "It shows what I know." Shortly after it fell, Dennis Barnell and Terry Kemp went out to take a look. What they saw was discouraging, but they decided if dinosaurs can be pieced back together, so could Cape St. George Light. They were already part of a group, the St. George Lighthouse Association, that was hoping to stabilize the structure and move it back to higher ground.
Once the lighthouse crumbled, the mission changed. The association worked through a bureaucratic maze of federal, state and county government to get the project approved and started. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided money to recover and move the lighthouse pieces. Volunteers spent thousands of hours cleaning the old bricks. The association raised money through T-shirt sales, fundraisers and other events and state lawmakers provided $350,000 to help. Contractors cut rates, volunteers provided labor and the lighthouse rose again at the end of the 4-mile bridge that connects St. George with Eastpoint on the other side of Apalachicola Bay, about 77 miles southwest of Tallahassee. "It was total devotion on their part," said Lueken, who has a vacation house on St. George. "It was a labor of love if there was ever one."
Residents and tourists from as far away as The Netherlands stood in line Saturday for about an hour to climb the 92 steps -- not including the ladder through the 22-inch by 21-inch rectangle to the top. One boy shouted to his parents, "Whoa! This is awesome!" in a voice that echoed around the small room. While maybe a little more subdued, adults making the climb were also enthralled. "Neat! Awesome! Look at the bridge," said Connie Roehr, experiencing an entirely new view of the long, narrow island that she's known her whole life. It wasn't her first time climbing steps in the lighthouse, but it was the first time she made it to the top. When Roehre was a child, her parents would take her by boat to Little St. George where the abandoned lighthouse stood. It wasn't open to the public, but she would still venture inside.
"There wasn't anything that said that we couldn't," Roehr said with a laugh. "We didn't go very far."
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ST. GEORGE ISLAND - The 153-year-old Cape St. George Light has been moved and opened again today. Three years ago the lighthouse sat on uninhabited Little St. George Island, accessible only by boat and boarded up as a safety hazard. It was leaning slightly as the Gulf of Mexico swirled past its base along the eroded shoreline until the 74-foot lighthouse finally succumbed to the sea, smashing to pieces.
On Saturday, the lighthouse doors opened and a line of people climbed the new set of pine steps circling inside the 19th-century bricks before, hoisting themselves up a metal ladder through a small rectangular hole to the lamp house. It marked the end of a rescue mission that was improbable at best and thought crazy by most. "It's just absolutely thrilling," said Eddie Lueken, 52, of Tallahassee as she stood in the glass-enclosed lamp room which was warmed by the sun. "This is a piece of history transplanted here."
Almost anyone who saw Cape St. George Light after it fell would have thought it was lost forever. Large chunks of bricks and the mangled metal lamp house were awash in the surf. Logic would have told most that it couldn't be saved. "It looked like such a heap of rubble that I thought it was overambitious to try it," said Mike Roehr, 67, who lives on St. George with his wife, Connie, 50. "It shows what I know." Shortly after it fell, Dennis Barnell and Terry Kemp went out to take a look. What they saw was discouraging, but they decided if dinosaurs can be pieced back together, so could Cape St. George Light. They were already part of a group, the St. George Lighthouse Association, that was hoping to stabilize the structure and move it back to higher ground.
Once the lighthouse crumbled, the mission changed. The association worked through a bureaucratic maze of federal, state and county government to get the project approved and started. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided money to recover and move the lighthouse pieces. Volunteers spent thousands of hours cleaning the old bricks. The association raised money through T-shirt sales, fundraisers and other events and state lawmakers provided $350,000 to help. Contractors cut rates, volunteers provided labor and the lighthouse rose again at the end of the 4-mile bridge that connects St. George with Eastpoint on the other side of Apalachicola Bay, about 77 miles southwest of Tallahassee. "It was total devotion on their part," said Lueken, who has a vacation house on St. George. "It was a labor of love if there was ever one."
Residents and tourists from as far away as The Netherlands stood in line Saturday for about an hour to climb the 92 steps -- not including the ladder through the 22-inch by 21-inch rectangle to the top. One boy shouted to his parents, "Whoa! This is awesome!" in a voice that echoed around the small room. While maybe a little more subdued, adults making the climb were also enthralled. "Neat! Awesome! Look at the bridge," said Connie Roehr, experiencing an entirely new view of the long, narrow island that she's known her whole life. It wasn't her first time climbing steps in the lighthouse, but it was the first time she made it to the top. When Roehre was a child, her parents would take her by boat to Little St. George where the abandoned lighthouse stood. It wasn't open to the public, but she would still venture inside.
"There wasn't anything that said that we couldn't," Roehr said with a laugh. "We didn't go very far."
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Panama City Beach - The Beach is Going Green
I am struggling with ideas for a post today, so how about a little Green Humor.
The following suggestion is from “The Circuit” the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce magazine. The latest issue was dedicated to going Green and the following suggestion was listed under a section about having Green meetings at work.
Use edible centerpieces. Centerpieces that consist of delicious fruits and veggies are a smart way to cut back on the cost and waste of expensive flower arrangements. Many florists fly in their products from all over the world, wasting and adding to their carbon footprint.
Seems to me that the person suggesting this forgot that lots of our fruit is also imported from all over the world, which would also waste and add to their carbon footprint. What about eating all of that fiber? Lot’s more trips to the bathroom resulting in the unnecessary use of millions of gallons of water
Why not just save the money and do without the flowers and fruit?
How about letting us know of other funny and bogus suggestions to go Green or some real ways to save and conserve.
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The following suggestion is from “The Circuit” the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce magazine. The latest issue was dedicated to going Green and the following suggestion was listed under a section about having Green meetings at work.
Use edible centerpieces. Centerpieces that consist of delicious fruits and veggies are a smart way to cut back on the cost and waste of expensive flower arrangements. Many florists fly in their products from all over the world, wasting and adding to their carbon footprint.
Seems to me that the person suggesting this forgot that lots of our fruit is also imported from all over the world, which would also waste and add to their carbon footprint. What about eating all of that fiber? Lot’s more trips to the bathroom resulting in the unnecessary use of millions of gallons of water
Why not just save the money and do without the flowers and fruit?
How about letting us know of other funny and bogus suggestions to go Green or some real ways to save and conserve.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Panama City Beach - Leftover Turkey Recipe
Our favorite leftover turkey recipe is my Mom's Turkey Enchiladas. Enjoy!!
Turkey Enchiladas
2- 4 oz cans green chilis
1- large clove garlic, minced
2 T plus 1/3 cup salad or olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes or 1 large can 16 or 12 ounces
2 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon oregano
3 cups shredded or diced turkey
2 cups sour cream
½ pound shredded cheddar cheese
½ pound shredded jack cheese
12 corn tortillas
Rinse seeds from chili peppers and chop. Saute with garlic and 2 tablespoons oil. Peel and chop tomatoes. Add with onion, 1 tsp salt, oregano and ½ cup water to chili mixture. Simmer slowly uncovered until thick – about 30 minutes. Combine turkey with sour cream, half the cheese and remaining salt. Heat oil. Dip tortillas in hot oil just until limp. Blot with paper towels. Fill with turkey mixture. Roll and arrange in shallow pan, seams down. Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with other half of cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
What is your favorite leftover turkey recipe?
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Turkey Enchiladas
2- 4 oz cans green chilis
1- large clove garlic, minced
2 T plus 1/3 cup salad or olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes or 1 large can 16 or 12 ounces
2 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon oregano
3 cups shredded or diced turkey
2 cups sour cream
½ pound shredded cheddar cheese
½ pound shredded jack cheese
12 corn tortillas
Rinse seeds from chili peppers and chop. Saute with garlic and 2 tablespoons oil. Peel and chop tomatoes. Add with onion, 1 tsp salt, oregano and ½ cup water to chili mixture. Simmer slowly uncovered until thick – about 30 minutes. Combine turkey with sour cream, half the cheese and remaining salt. Heat oil. Dip tortillas in hot oil just until limp. Blot with paper towels. Fill with turkey mixture. Roll and arrange in shallow pan, seams down. Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with other half of cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
What is your favorite leftover turkey recipe?
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Panama City Beach - Weekend Holiday Events
Here are some Holiday-related activities in Bay County this weekend:
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
Home For The Holidays: Every Friday until Christmas in downtown Panama City.
Pier Park Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. in Town Center across from Old Navy. Santa will arrive by the Pier Park Express. Appearance by Mayor Gayle Oberst; live entertainment and holiday festivities.
Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up downtown Apalachicola from 4-8 p.m. The streets will be lined with luminaries and filled with the sounds of carolers. Businesses also will be open late. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:30 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Details: Call the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419.
Apalachicola Festival Of Trees: Nov. 28 to Dec. 13: Christmas trees decorated by area professionals and groups will be on display. Champagne reception is Dec. 13 from 7-9 p.m. Donations at the door.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Apalachicola Yule Log Lighting And Caroling: Nov. 29 from 1-4 p.m. Santa visits with children downtown, caroling, lighting of the Yule Log at dusk.
The Classic Russian ‘Nutcracker': The Willis Ballet and The Saint-Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre of Marina Medvetskaya; 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center in downtown Panama City; Admission: $24, $34, $44; Tickets: (850) 763-4696 ; Discount: Visit www.willisballet.com to print out a flyer for a 15 percent discount; Details.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
Apalachicola Tree of Remembrance: Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. A non-denominational ceremony at the City Christmas Tree, Water Street and Avenue E, to remember those no longer with us.
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FRIDAY, NOV. 28
Home For The Holidays: Every Friday until Christmas in downtown Panama City.
Pier Park Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. in Town Center across from Old Navy. Santa will arrive by the Pier Park Express. Appearance by Mayor Gayle Oberst; live entertainment and holiday festivities.
Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up downtown Apalachicola from 4-8 p.m. The streets will be lined with luminaries and filled with the sounds of carolers. Businesses also will be open late. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:30 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Details: Call the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419.
Apalachicola Festival Of Trees: Nov. 28 to Dec. 13: Christmas trees decorated by area professionals and groups will be on display. Champagne reception is Dec. 13 from 7-9 p.m. Donations at the door.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Apalachicola Yule Log Lighting And Caroling: Nov. 29 from 1-4 p.m. Santa visits with children downtown, caroling, lighting of the Yule Log at dusk.
The Classic Russian ‘Nutcracker': The Willis Ballet and The Saint-Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre of Marina Medvetskaya; 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center in downtown Panama City; Admission: $24, $34, $44; Tickets: (850) 763-4696 ; Discount: Visit www.willisballet.com to print out a flyer for a 15 percent discount; Details.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
Apalachicola Tree of Remembrance: Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. A non-denominational ceremony at the City Christmas Tree, Water Street and Avenue E, to remember those no longer with us.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Panama City Beach - Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends!
Jerry
Jerry
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Panama City Beach - Stores Open On Thanksgiving
Tired of Turkey?
Here's a list of Panama City Beach area stores, restaurants and entertainment venues that will be open on Thanksgiving
CVS - Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Big Lots - Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Books-A-Million - Open noon to 9 p.m.
Dollar tree - Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dollar General - Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grocery Outlet both locations: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
K-Mart - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wal Greens - Open 24 hours
Wal-Mart All locations - Open 24 hours
Winn-Dixie - Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Restaurants
Boatyard - Open
Breakers - Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Charlie Coram's - Open
Dirty Dick's Crabhouse - Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Domino's Pizza Beach locations -2 to 9 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn - Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kingfish - Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pineapple Willy's - Open 11:30 a.m.
Pizza Hut - Open 4 to 10 p.m.
Po Folks - Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. .
Sonic Drive In - 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Starbucks Mall location: 1 to 9 p.m.
Starbucks LynnHaven location: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starbucks Callaway location: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m .
Starbucks Pier Park location: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TGI Fridays - Opens at 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Entertainment
Blockbuster Video - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Movie Gallery - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Open 4 to 7 p.m.
Rock'it Lanes - Open 2 p.m. until.
Other
Seawind Medical Clinic Panama City location - Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Thanksgiving meals will be served at the Panama City Rescue Mission, 609 Allen Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 pm.
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Here's a list of Panama City Beach area stores, restaurants and entertainment venues that will be open on Thanksgiving
CVS - Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Big Lots - Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Books-A-Million - Open noon to 9 p.m.
Dollar tree - Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dollar General - Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grocery Outlet both locations: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
K-Mart - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wal Greens - Open 24 hours
Wal-Mart All locations - Open 24 hours
Winn-Dixie - Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Restaurants
Boatyard - Open
Breakers - Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Charlie Coram's - Open
Dirty Dick's Crabhouse - Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Domino's Pizza Beach locations -2 to 9 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn - Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kingfish - Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pineapple Willy's - Open 11:30 a.m.
Pizza Hut - Open 4 to 10 p.m.
Po Folks - Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. .
Sonic Drive In - 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Starbucks Mall location: 1 to 9 p.m.
Starbucks LynnHaven location: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starbucks Callaway location: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m .
Starbucks Pier Park location: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TGI Fridays - Opens at 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Entertainment
Blockbuster Video - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Movie Gallery - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Open 4 to 7 p.m.
Rock'it Lanes - Open 2 p.m. until.
Other
Seawind Medical Clinic Panama City location - Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Thanksgiving meals will be served at the Panama City Rescue Mission, 609 Allen Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 pm.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Panama City Beach - Thanks and Giving Time
Here is a Panama City Beach giving opportunity...Bay County firefighters are hosting a holiday food drive in an effort to help those in need this season. According to a news release, food donations can be dropped off at any county fire station from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 22.
The food items will then be delivered to the Panama City Rescue Mission Food Bank. Only canned and non-perishable food items can be accepted. Bay County Fire Stations are located at:
• Thomas Drive Fire Station 1, 2913 Thomas Drive
• West Bay Fire Station 6, 6224 Laird Circle Drive
• North West Side Fire Station 7, 3211 Michigan Ave.
• Southport Fire Station 8, 2115 County 2321
• Sand Hills Fire Station 9, 13010 State 77
• Bear Creek / Youngstown Fire Station 11, 11711 U.S. 231
• Bayou George Fire Station 12, 9033 County 2301
• Hiland Park Fire Station 14, 2801 Lafayette Road
If firefighters are not at the station during a drop-off, donors may leave donations next to the front door. Firefighters will be checking regularly for food in the drop-off boxes.
For more information, call Deputy Chief Brad Monroe 850-819-0356; Lt. Gene Brandow at 850-596-2222; Lt. Ray Hottinger at 850-258-8878
The food items will then be delivered to the Panama City Rescue Mission Food Bank. Only canned and non-perishable food items can be accepted. Bay County Fire Stations are located at:
• Thomas Drive Fire Station 1, 2913 Thomas Drive
• West Bay Fire Station 6, 6224 Laird Circle Drive
• North West Side Fire Station 7, 3211 Michigan Ave.
• Southport Fire Station 8, 2115 County 2321
• Sand Hills Fire Station 9, 13010 State 77
• Bear Creek / Youngstown Fire Station 11, 11711 U.S. 231
• Bayou George Fire Station 12, 9033 County 2301
• Hiland Park Fire Station 14, 2801 Lafayette Road
If firefighters are not at the station during a drop-off, donors may leave donations next to the front door. Firefighters will be checking regularly for food in the drop-off boxes.
For more information, call Deputy Chief Brad Monroe 850-819-0356; Lt. Gene Brandow at 850-596-2222; Lt. Ray Hottinger at 850-258-8878
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Panama City Beach - Black Friday Events
Mayor's Tree Lighting
Join us at Pier Park on November 28th for this special day and the beginning of a Pier Park tradition. Mayor Gale Oberst will light the 20ft Christmas tree located in Town Center (across from Old Navy) at 6pm. There will be Christmas carolers from local schools and churches to perform carols before and after the lighting. There will also be community leaders, Chamber ambassadors, and Leadership Bay members present to help us kick off this holiday celebration. . . and of course an appearance from Old St. Nick himself!
Black Friday Shopping Spectacular
Come to Pier Park on November 28th for the busiest shopping day of the year! Take advantage of special sales and discounts! Stores open at 9am (some stores may open earlier)
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Join us at Pier Park on November 28th for this special day and the beginning of a Pier Park tradition. Mayor Gale Oberst will light the 20ft Christmas tree located in Town Center (across from Old Navy) at 6pm. There will be Christmas carolers from local schools and churches to perform carols before and after the lighting. There will also be community leaders, Chamber ambassadors, and Leadership Bay members present to help us kick off this holiday celebration. . . and of course an appearance from Old St. Nick himself!
Black Friday Shopping Spectacular
Come to Pier Park on November 28th for the busiest shopping day of the year! Take advantage of special sales and discounts! Stores open at 9am (some stores may open earlier)
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Panama City Beach - Airport News Nobember 23, 2008
The Airport Authority has set a Dec. 19 deadline for what Chairman Joe Tannehill calls "the last piece of the puzzle" for the new international airport under construction at West Bay.
The hope is to add a 5,000-foot crosswind runway that will handle smaller aircraft and make traffic less congested on the 10,000-foot concrete runway under construction. Airport Authority members want to move forward so the smaller runway can be completed by the May 2010 airport opening date. The shorter asphalt runway will be used by smaller commercial aircraft and corporate jets and add a crucial safety factor to the new airport that pilots of larger international flights. Completion of the crosswind runway is not necessary for the new $318 million airport to open in May 2010. The smaller asphalt runway should cost about $18 million, far less than the larger $98 million concrete runway that will handle heavier aircraft and last up to 40 years. Current estimates are that the Airport Authority should have the money for the additional runway.
The airport currently is $17 million under budget, and there is about $17 million in untapped contingency funds. Another reason for the Dec. 19 deadline is that Phoenix Construction Services, which is building the larger runway, is about 55 percent completed on their part of the work. The company will be moving portions of its equipment from the site within 60 days. If the crosswind runway decision is delayed and Phoenix is forced to move equipment back to the site, the runway's expense could increase.
It is great to see the construction moving along. May 2010 will be here before we know it. The airport will be very convenient for the folks wanting to fly to Panama City Beach and stay in our Panama City Beach Condo. The airport is only 10 miles from Celadon Beach Resort…Jerry
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The hope is to add a 5,000-foot crosswind runway that will handle smaller aircraft and make traffic less congested on the 10,000-foot concrete runway under construction. Airport Authority members want to move forward so the smaller runway can be completed by the May 2010 airport opening date. The shorter asphalt runway will be used by smaller commercial aircraft and corporate jets and add a crucial safety factor to the new airport that pilots of larger international flights. Completion of the crosswind runway is not necessary for the new $318 million airport to open in May 2010. The smaller asphalt runway should cost about $18 million, far less than the larger $98 million concrete runway that will handle heavier aircraft and last up to 40 years. Current estimates are that the Airport Authority should have the money for the additional runway.
The airport currently is $17 million under budget, and there is about $17 million in untapped contingency funds. Another reason for the Dec. 19 deadline is that Phoenix Construction Services, which is building the larger runway, is about 55 percent completed on their part of the work. The company will be moving portions of its equipment from the site within 60 days. If the crosswind runway decision is delayed and Phoenix is forced to move equipment back to the site, the runway's expense could increase.
It is great to see the construction moving along. May 2010 will be here before we know it. The airport will be very convenient for the folks wanting to fly to Panama City Beach and stay in our Panama City Beach Condo. The airport is only 10 miles from Celadon Beach Resort…Jerry
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Panama City Beach - Fishing & Duck Hunting
I did not have time to fish with James the last time we went to our Panama City Beach Condo at Celadon Beach Resort but I wish I had……
Capt. James Pic
November 11, 2008
Panama City - Saltwater Fishing Report
As the original duck guide in Northwest Florida a can assure you it looks like we are going to have a big year.
Let's talk about fishing first. The big bull reds are still around and easy to catch. We had three this morning along with a box full of spanish.
Then we had a big day with the Montemeyer family putting over 30 spanish in the box. We went through a lot of hooks that day. We lost as many or more than what was boated. Non stop action. Last, Gary Demchic, fly fished with me for two days catching blues and Spanish. Gary, hope to meet you in Alaska next fall.
DUCK HUNTING
I was the first duck guide in North Florida. You want to shoot ducks, you call me. That simple. I charge $85 per hunter per hunt and have knowledge of all the salt water in the area plus a bunch of lakes. This year with the wood duck limit being 3 per day I will be running some swamp hunts. Back in the day we used to shoot some mallards, black ducks, widgeon and teal in the swamps. We also saw some geese on occasion.
I love to hunt on Lake Wimico having taken pintails, cans, mallards and just about every other duck on that lake. A Wimico hunt, due to the distance, is $100 per hunter per hunt. All you have to do is have a gun, shells and camo when your with me. We stand in the water or hunt from a boat. I have portable blinds like you have never seen which makes us very mobile and gives me to move to where the ducks are flying. I have no problem with giving names and numbers of clients that have hunted with me. I run a first class operation that is priced fair.
Panama City Fishing Forecast:
Big schools of spanish and bonito will continue for a few more weeks for the fly fisherman, live bait or artificial.
Big bulls in the deeper water can be caught throughout the winter.
Trout and reds in the bayous and creeks will be the treat in the upcoming weeks.
Warren bayou will heat up....as if it's not hot already.
Target Species: Reds, trout, spanish, flounder and bonita. Some legal grouper in secret spots.
James Pic @ (850) 215-5578
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November 11, 2008
Panama City - Saltwater Fishing Report
As the original duck guide in Northwest Florida a can assure you it looks like we are going to have a big year.
Let's talk about fishing first. The big bull reds are still around and easy to catch. We had three this morning along with a box full of spanish.
Then we had a big day with the Montemeyer family putting over 30 spanish in the box. We went through a lot of hooks that day. We lost as many or more than what was boated. Non stop action. Last, Gary Demchic, fly fished with me for two days catching blues and Spanish. Gary, hope to meet you in Alaska next fall.
DUCK HUNTING
I was the first duck guide in North Florida. You want to shoot ducks, you call me. That simple. I charge $85 per hunter per hunt and have knowledge of all the salt water in the area plus a bunch of lakes. This year with the wood duck limit being 3 per day I will be running some swamp hunts. Back in the day we used to shoot some mallards, black ducks, widgeon and teal in the swamps. We also saw some geese on occasion.
I love to hunt on Lake Wimico having taken pintails, cans, mallards and just about every other duck on that lake. A Wimico hunt, due to the distance, is $100 per hunter per hunt. All you have to do is have a gun, shells and camo when your with me. We stand in the water or hunt from a boat. I have portable blinds like you have never seen which makes us very mobile and gives me to move to where the ducks are flying. I have no problem with giving names and numbers of clients that have hunted with me. I run a first class operation that is priced fair.
Panama City Fishing Forecast:
Big schools of spanish and bonito will continue for a few more weeks for the fly fisherman, live bait or artificial.
Big bulls in the deeper water can be caught throughout the winter.
Trout and reds in the bayous and creeks will be the treat in the upcoming weeks.
Warren bayou will heat up....as if it's not hot already.
Target Species: Reds, trout, spanish, flounder and bonita. Some legal grouper in secret spots.
James Pic @ (850) 215-5578
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Sunday, November 9, 2008
Panama City Beach - Sunday Airport Discussion
America's struggling airline industry needs more travelers in more seats going to more places. That eventually could determine success of Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport or Panama City-Bay County International Airport.
"When you have airports as close together as we are, the competition is there," said Frank Miller, the longtime boss at Pensacola's airport. "We're all going after the same passengers." Earlier this year, Pensacola added "Gulf Coast" to its name. It also has a $35 million expansion in progress.
In Valparaiso, the former Okaloosa Regional Airport now is Northwest Florida Regional.
And in Bay County, the $315 million airport scheduled for completion in 2010 has been trumpeting its "international" title for most of this year.
When you factor in the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines, it's been an interesting first year for Greg Donovan, Okaloosa County's airports director. "We need to have commercial service for military personnel, dependents and contactors. That's where the core value of our airport is," Donovan said. "The additional value is to help our region." For years, Northwest Florida Regional has been fighting the fact that people in Okaloosa County have been driving to Pensacola to get lower fares. But a recent Travelocity study of the top 20 destinations in this region shows that Northwest Florida Regional has lower fares to 11 of them. That includes Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kansas City, Mo., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., Minneapolis, Orlando, San Francisco and St. Louis. And there are other numbers Donovan likes to share. In 2007, Northwest Florida Regional's cost per enplaned passenger was $3.90, well below the Florida airports' median cost of $5.34. Likewise, the airport's debt per enplaned passenger was $45. That again was below the Florida median of $46.43. And charting the 12 months from November 2007 to November 2008, Northwest Florida Regional was the only airport in Florida to have an increase (3.8 percent) in available seats. "We have that capacity, and I need people to use it," Donovan said. "We need to solidify a level of loyalty with people here looking at this airport as community resource instead of an institution on the Air Force base."
In Bay County, airport officials are placing most of their hopes in the 10,000-foot runway, which will be able to accommodate international flights. Once completed, the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport will be the largest in Northwest Florida. The airport is set to open in May 2010, and officials say they are working to secure a new legacy airline carrier, a discount carrier and FedEx.
In Pensacola, Miller was Donovan's boss for six-plus years. Miller said he considers Mobile, Ala., Regional Airport and Northwest Florida Regional as his main competition. He points to having low-cost carrier Air Tran as an advantage Northwest Florida Regional does not. And he admits everyone still is keenly interested in securing the big prize: Southwest Airlines. "Every airport wants a carrier like Southwest, and we've got a very strong business market here besides the leisure market," Miller said. "Anybody who would get Southwest would say it's a winner." Donovan says he's been talking with Southwest and will continue to do so. Meanwhile, a $14.7 million project under way will provide a new rental car facility on 20 acres east of the airport's terminal. The expansion, which will include a fuel farm for aircraft and rental cars and maintenance and cargo building, is expected to be completed in May 2009. But a $32 million terminal expansion has been put on hold because of the economic slump, Donovan said.
I live in Nashville. Generally fairs to the coast are $700+. Not sure about other markets. We need some competition in Panama City Beach to bring prices down and increase air traffic to the area. Hopefully the Bay County Airport can land Southwest and make it happen.
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"When you have airports as close together as we are, the competition is there," said Frank Miller, the longtime boss at Pensacola's airport. "We're all going after the same passengers." Earlier this year, Pensacola added "Gulf Coast" to its name. It also has a $35 million expansion in progress.
In Valparaiso, the former Okaloosa Regional Airport now is Northwest Florida Regional.
And in Bay County, the $315 million airport scheduled for completion in 2010 has been trumpeting its "international" title for most of this year.
When you factor in the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines, it's been an interesting first year for Greg Donovan, Okaloosa County's airports director. "We need to have commercial service for military personnel, dependents and contactors. That's where the core value of our airport is," Donovan said. "The additional value is to help our region." For years, Northwest Florida Regional has been fighting the fact that people in Okaloosa County have been driving to Pensacola to get lower fares. But a recent Travelocity study of the top 20 destinations in this region shows that Northwest Florida Regional has lower fares to 11 of them. That includes Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kansas City, Mo., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., Minneapolis, Orlando, San Francisco and St. Louis. And there are other numbers Donovan likes to share. In 2007, Northwest Florida Regional's cost per enplaned passenger was $3.90, well below the Florida airports' median cost of $5.34. Likewise, the airport's debt per enplaned passenger was $45. That again was below the Florida median of $46.43. And charting the 12 months from November 2007 to November 2008, Northwest Florida Regional was the only airport in Florida to have an increase (3.8 percent) in available seats. "We have that capacity, and I need people to use it," Donovan said. "We need to solidify a level of loyalty with people here looking at this airport as community resource instead of an institution on the Air Force base."
In Bay County, airport officials are placing most of their hopes in the 10,000-foot runway, which will be able to accommodate international flights. Once completed, the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport will be the largest in Northwest Florida. The airport is set to open in May 2010, and officials say they are working to secure a new legacy airline carrier, a discount carrier and FedEx.
In Pensacola, Miller was Donovan's boss for six-plus years. Miller said he considers Mobile, Ala., Regional Airport and Northwest Florida Regional as his main competition. He points to having low-cost carrier Air Tran as an advantage Northwest Florida Regional does not. And he admits everyone still is keenly interested in securing the big prize: Southwest Airlines. "Every airport wants a carrier like Southwest, and we've got a very strong business market here besides the leisure market," Miller said. "Anybody who would get Southwest would say it's a winner." Donovan says he's been talking with Southwest and will continue to do so. Meanwhile, a $14.7 million project under way will provide a new rental car facility on 20 acres east of the airport's terminal. The expansion, which will include a fuel farm for aircraft and rental cars and maintenance and cargo building, is expected to be completed in May 2009. But a $32 million terminal expansion has been put on hold because of the economic slump, Donovan said.
I live in Nashville. Generally fairs to the coast are $700+. Not sure about other markets. We need some competition in Panama City Beach to bring prices down and increase air traffic to the area. Hopefully the Bay County Airport can land Southwest and make it happen.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Panama City Beach - Airport Update November 2008
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill promised Friday the new airport under construction near West Bay will draw several major airlines, including a "legacy" carrier and two international carriers.
A legacy carrier is one that revolves around a hub-and-spoke network and corporate structure, such as Delta, Northwest, American and United, airline experts say. Delta and Northwest, which are merging into one airline, already serve the existing airport.
The new Panama City-Bay County International Airport, with its 10,000-foot runway, will be the largest in Northwest Florida and also is poised to earn its "international" appellation, Tannehill told the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Each of the international carriers will fly in once a week, he said. Airlines operating out of Bay County's new airport, set to open in May 2010, will not only include a legacy airline, but a discount carrier and a cargo carrier such as FedEx, Tannehill said. While legacy carriers usually include services such as first or business class and frequent flyer programs, discount carriers generally offer substantially lower fares by eliminating some traditional services, experts say.
Tannehill's comments came Friday as he gave chamber members an update of the airport's construction progress, including a slide show and short promotional video. More than 200 workers are toiling at the airport's site just north of County 388, he said. When completed, the project will have moved 4 million cubic yards of dirt and 500,000 cubic yards of "muck," Tannehill said. He said the $318-million project, which he called an "economic engine" that would fuel regional growth, would give the area a marketing strength it had not known in the past. In addition, the airport, with its 125,000-square-foot terminal, also would be the nation's first "green" carbon-neutral airport.
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A legacy carrier is one that revolves around a hub-and-spoke network and corporate structure, such as Delta, Northwest, American and United, airline experts say. Delta and Northwest, which are merging into one airline, already serve the existing airport.
The new Panama City-Bay County International Airport, with its 10,000-foot runway, will be the largest in Northwest Florida and also is poised to earn its "international" appellation, Tannehill told the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Each of the international carriers will fly in once a week, he said. Airlines operating out of Bay County's new airport, set to open in May 2010, will not only include a legacy airline, but a discount carrier and a cargo carrier such as FedEx, Tannehill said. While legacy carriers usually include services such as first or business class and frequent flyer programs, discount carriers generally offer substantially lower fares by eliminating some traditional services, experts say.
Tannehill's comments came Friday as he gave chamber members an update of the airport's construction progress, including a slide show and short promotional video. More than 200 workers are toiling at the airport's site just north of County 388, he said. When completed, the project will have moved 4 million cubic yards of dirt and 500,000 cubic yards of "muck," Tannehill said. He said the $318-million project, which he called an "economic engine" that would fuel regional growth, would give the area a marketing strength it had not known in the past. In addition, the airport, with its 125,000-square-foot terminal, also would be the nation's first "green" carbon-neutral airport.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Panama City Beach - Seeing Red Wine Festival
Panama City Beach/Seaside - If you are in the Panama City Beach area this weekend and are a wine fan consider making the short drive over to senic Seaside for the Seeing Red Wine Festival. The event schedule follows:
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
November 6 - 9, 2008
Vintner Dinner
Nov. 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Bud and Alley's restaurant creates an extraordinary menu pairing each course with award winning wine from our guest winemaker. During the multi-course presentation, our guest winemaker will introduce each wine, giving insight into the attributes of each selection. Seating is limited.
850.231.5900
Admission
$100.00
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Friday, November 07, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
Al Fresco Reserve Tasting
Nov. 7, 2008 6 - 8 p.m.
Sip highly-allocated and reserve wines, sample elegantly paired sushi and hors D''oeuvres prepared by Chef Jim Shirley of Great Southern Cafe and listen to live music - all amid the backdrop of lovely Ruskin Place.
$160
800.277.town
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Friday, November 07, 2008
Artwalk
The Eileen West Gallery will host artwork by Tres Taylor on tar paper that was such a hit last year. In addition, Tres will bring Dorothy Ticking and six of her grandchildren who are all professional folk artists. It will be the kids first trip to the beach. 5-8 PM Eileen West Gallery 303 E. Ruskin Place 850.231.2133/502.1847 www.eileenwestgallery.com
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
CLASSIC STORE EVENT
The Seaside Store will feature local folk artist, Woodie Long on Saturday, November 8th 1-3PM to sign his annual Christmas Tee Shirts. Quantities are limited so reserve your today by calling 850-231-2497 or emailing seasidestore@seasidestores.com
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
Taste of THE Beach-Seeing Red Wine Festival
Nov. 8, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m.
Stroll scenic Seaside as you sample a variety of domestic and international wines by Southern Wine and Spirits.
$100
info@cottagerentalagency.com
800.277.town
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
November 6 - 9, 2008
Vintner Dinner
Nov. 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Bud and Alley's restaurant creates an extraordinary menu pairing each course with award winning wine from our guest winemaker. During the multi-course presentation, our guest winemaker will introduce each wine, giving insight into the attributes of each selection. Seating is limited.
850.231.5900
Admission
$100.00
________________________________________
Friday, November 07, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
Al Fresco Reserve Tasting
Nov. 7, 2008 6 - 8 p.m.
Sip highly-allocated and reserve wines, sample elegantly paired sushi and hors D''oeuvres prepared by Chef Jim Shirley of Great Southern Cafe and listen to live music - all amid the backdrop of lovely Ruskin Place.
$160
800.277.town
________________________________________
Friday, November 07, 2008
Artwalk
The Eileen West Gallery will host artwork by Tres Taylor on tar paper that was such a hit last year. In addition, Tres will bring Dorothy Ticking and six of her grandchildren who are all professional folk artists. It will be the kids first trip to the beach. 5-8 PM Eileen West Gallery 303 E. Ruskin Place 850.231.2133/502.1847 www.eileenwestgallery.com
________________________________________
Saturday, November 08, 2008
CLASSIC STORE EVENT
The Seaside Store will feature local folk artist, Woodie Long on Saturday, November 8th 1-3PM to sign his annual Christmas Tee Shirts. Quantities are limited so reserve your today by calling 850-231-2497 or emailing seasidestore@seasidestores.com
________________________________________
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Seeing Red Wine Festival
Taste of THE Beach-Seeing Red Wine Festival
Nov. 8, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m.
Stroll scenic Seaside as you sample a variety of domestic and international wines by Southern Wine and Spirits.
$100
info@cottagerentalagency.com
800.277.town
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Panama City Beach - Herman's Hermits 11/6/08
Panama City Beach – Ready for some golden oldies? Panama City Toyota Presents Sixties Sensations staring Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone and the Buckinghams on Thursday November 6, 2008 at The Marina Civic Center. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County. Call (850) 763-4696 for ticket information.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Panama City Beach - Shrimp Boat Opens Today
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Shrimp Boat opens today in St. Andrews just in time as Captain Anderson’s is closing for their fall/winter vacation.
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant is opening its doors today at 4:30 p.m. after over two years of construction.
Located at 1201 Beck Ave. in St. Andrews, the three-story restaurant features an expo kitchen, two upstairs banquet rooms and a 55-foot bar overlooking the Smith Yacht Basin. Loren Smith is the restaurant's owner.
The Shrimp Boat will be open Mondays through Saturdays at 4 p.m.
For more information, call 785-8706.
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The Shrimp Boat Restaurant is opening its doors today at 4:30 p.m. after over two years of construction.
Located at 1201 Beck Ave. in St. Andrews, the three-story restaurant features an expo kitchen, two upstairs banquet rooms and a 55-foot bar overlooking the Smith Yacht Basin. Loren Smith is the restaurant's owner.
The Shrimp Boat will be open Mondays through Saturdays at 4 p.m.
For more information, call 785-8706.
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