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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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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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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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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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