US Airways slated to start service to Panama City-Bay County International Airport in April. The International Airport at Panama City Bay will now have to and from Charlotte, N.C. “Information on the new service will be made available by a news release on Wednesday,” said Randy Curtis, the Airport Executive Director. He also stated that the flights to Charlotte will be available April 6.
The Services routes new information should be available on www.usairways.com, US Airway’s website.
Thanks for reading!
Jerry
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Bay County TDC to Meet Today
The Bay County Tourist Development Council (the TDC) will host a long-term strategic planning session today at the Edgewater Beach Resort convention center at 520 Beckrich Road. The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public.
The TDC meeting comes on the heels of a meeting yesterday of more than 100 local government representatives and members of the Beach tourism industry, Peter Yesawich, CEO of the Orlando-based marketing firm Ypartnership, said four new trends in leisure travel are redefining how hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions can succeed in an ever-more competitive environment.
The trends are:
1. Tourism via the internet – ever expanding use of the web to book travel
2. Changing social values – trend to want to spend more time with family and friends
3. Vigilante consumers – tourists expect to bargain and receive discounts
4. Demographic changes – changes to market to “baby boomers”
Yesawich indicated that the opening of the new Panama City Airport would cause a dramatic increase in tourism in the area.
Jerry
http://www.bestpanamacitybeachcondo.com
The TDC meeting comes on the heels of a meeting yesterday of more than 100 local government representatives and members of the Beach tourism industry, Peter Yesawich, CEO of the Orlando-based marketing firm Ypartnership, said four new trends in leisure travel are redefining how hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions can succeed in an ever-more competitive environment.
The trends are:
1. Tourism via the internet – ever expanding use of the web to book travel
2. Changing social values – trend to want to spend more time with family and friends
3. Vigilante consumers – tourists expect to bargain and receive discounts
4. Demographic changes – changes to market to “baby boomers”
Yesawich indicated that the opening of the new Panama City Airport would cause a dramatic increase in tourism in the area.
Jerry
http://www.bestpanamacitybeachcondo.com
Monday, January 21, 2008
Pier Park @ Panama City Beach
Ready for some shopping??
With a grand opening scheduled for March of 2008, construction at Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s 1.1 million square foot shopping park continues to roll along. The latest editions to be added to the Pier Park's Boardwalk section, due for opening in February, 2008 are:
Massage Envy - Offering Swedish, deep-tissue and other forms of massage therapy.
Fish Tales - An artists gallery owned an operated by glass artist Cindy Stephens and her husband, Buddy will be relocating from their Grayton Beach location.
Hofbrau Beer Garden - A 233 seat authentic German beer garden and cafe, with a beer hall and bar.
Bootleg Barbecue - The latest BBQ addition spot on the beach.
Tilly's - A surf, skate, motocross and Southern California lifeforbidden clothing, shoes and accessories store
It will not be long!!
Jerry
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With a grand opening scheduled for March of 2008, construction at Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s 1.1 million square foot shopping park continues to roll along. The latest editions to be added to the Pier Park's Boardwalk section, due for opening in February, 2008 are:
Massage Envy - Offering Swedish, deep-tissue and other forms of massage therapy.
Fish Tales - An artists gallery owned an operated by glass artist Cindy Stephens and her husband, Buddy will be relocating from their Grayton Beach location.
Hofbrau Beer Garden - A 233 seat authentic German beer garden and cafe, with a beer hall and bar.
Bootleg Barbecue - The latest BBQ addition spot on the beach.
Tilly's - A surf, skate, motocross and Southern California lifeforbidden clothing, shoes and accessories store
It will not be long!!
Jerry
http://www.bestpanamacitybeachcondo.com
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Panama City Beach Airport News
This may be a monster week for Panama City Beach. Florida. On Wednesday the construction issue will be heard in a New York federal appeals court. Meanwhile the Corps of Engineers has suspended the 404 permit for the new airport.
While all of this has been going on Airport Authority officials are optimistic a $575,000 federal grant to generate additional airline service to Panama City-Bay County International Airport will bring prompt results. The potential airlines targeted under the service expansion are USAir (Charlotte), Delta Airlines and American Airlines (Dallas-Fort Worth), and Continental Airlines (Houston). Under the grant provisions, an airline must agree to create a flight that has a minimum of three arrivals and departures per day.
More on this later in the week.
Jerry
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While all of this has been going on Airport Authority officials are optimistic a $575,000 federal grant to generate additional airline service to Panama City-Bay County International Airport will bring prompt results. The potential airlines targeted under the service expansion are USAir (Charlotte), Delta Airlines and American Airlines (Dallas-Fort Worth), and Continental Airlines (Houston). Under the grant provisions, an airline must agree to create a flight that has a minimum of three arrivals and departures per day.
More on this later in the week.
Jerry
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Gulf World Concerts Panama City Beach
I found this Panama City Beach listing advertising that Grammy-winning recording artists B.J. Thomas and Juice Newton will lead the way at Gulf World’s 2008 Winter Concert Series. The eight-week series kicks off Friday night, Jan. 18, with a performance by Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band.
B.J. Thomas, best known for songs such as “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” and Newton, a woman whose country music caught fire on the pop charts as well, are this year’s big names.
All concerts will be inside Gulf World’s recently renovated Tropical Garden Theatre with a seating capacity of 650. Ticket prices for each concert — with the exception of B.J. Thomas — are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets for Thomas are $25 advance / $30 at the door.
For more information, call (850) 234-5271 or see www.gulfworldmarinepark.com
2008 Gulf World Winter Concert Series
Jan. 18: Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band
Jan. 26: Juice Newton
Feb. 2: Bennie Anderson and the Legendary Drifters
Feb. 9: Margo Anderson and Todd Allen Herendeen
Feb. 13: The World Famous Platters
Feb. 16: A Night in Vegas: The magic of Noah Wells and Todd Allen Herendeen
Feb. 23: The Sinatra Show featuring the Joey Thomas Big Band
March 1: B.J. Thomas
Looks like some fun times in Panama City Beach!!
If you go let us know if the concerts are fun.
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
B.J. Thomas, best known for songs such as “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” and Newton, a woman whose country music caught fire on the pop charts as well, are this year’s big names.
All concerts will be inside Gulf World’s recently renovated Tropical Garden Theatre with a seating capacity of 650. Ticket prices for each concert — with the exception of B.J. Thomas — are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets for Thomas are $25 advance / $30 at the door.
For more information, call (850) 234-5271 or see www.gulfworldmarinepark.com
2008 Gulf World Winter Concert Series
Jan. 18: Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band
Jan. 26: Juice Newton
Feb. 2: Bennie Anderson and the Legendary Drifters
Feb. 9: Margo Anderson and Todd Allen Herendeen
Feb. 13: The World Famous Platters
Feb. 16: A Night in Vegas: The magic of Noah Wells and Todd Allen Herendeen
Feb. 23: The Sinatra Show featuring the Joey Thomas Big Band
March 1: B.J. Thomas
Looks like some fun times in Panama City Beach!!
If you go let us know if the concerts are fun.
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Panama City Beach 2008 Mardi Gras season
Annual Parade & Festival Next Weekend!!!
The local 2008 Mardi Gras season will start next Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th, when Panama City’s own Krewe of Massalina hosts its annual Parade and Festival. The theme for this year is "Majestic Bayou Carnivale".
The Krewe will kick things off Friday night with its traditional " Mardi Gras "Block Party" from 6pm until 11pm in Downtown McKenzie Park. Several vendors will already be set up offering a variety of items including arts & crafts, t-shirts, and Mardi Gras beads and collectibles. Many food vendors will also be on-hand serving up a variety of authentic Cajun dishes along with many popular festival treats. Entertainment will be provided by the long-time local band The Healers.
Saturday’s main Festival event runs from10am until 11pm in McKenzie Park, with all food and retail vendors open for business all day. A special treat is scheduled for the kids that come early with the 2008 Mardi Gras Queen Michelle Nelson reading fairy tales to the children.
**New Parade Time**
Since its inception, the Krewe of Massalina has always been a night parade. This year the Parade will begin at 3pm, instead of the traditional "sundown" start time, but will still follow the usual route down Harrison Ave. Parade floats will turn onto Harrison Ave. from 13th St. at Bay High School, and continue down the street, ending up at the Panama City Marina.
Many colorful floats from several area Mardi Gras organizations will be in this year’s parade, including Krewe of St. Andrews, Krewe of Margaritaville, and Krewe of Archers. Marching bands from local and area schools will also join in such as the Malone and Blountstown bands. Other varied and entertaining entries will also include local belly dancers, the Classic Cruisers Car Club, and the Thunder Angels motorcycle group.Musical entertainment will be provided by two great bands Saturday with the Hard Times Blues Band, and Slap Ruthie
Let the good times roll!!!
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
The local 2008 Mardi Gras season will start next Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th, when Panama City’s own Krewe of Massalina hosts its annual Parade and Festival. The theme for this year is "Majestic Bayou Carnivale".
The Krewe will kick things off Friday night with its traditional " Mardi Gras "Block Party" from 6pm until 11pm in Downtown McKenzie Park. Several vendors will already be set up offering a variety of items including arts & crafts, t-shirts, and Mardi Gras beads and collectibles. Many food vendors will also be on-hand serving up a variety of authentic Cajun dishes along with many popular festival treats. Entertainment will be provided by the long-time local band The Healers.
Saturday’s main Festival event runs from10am until 11pm in McKenzie Park, with all food and retail vendors open for business all day. A special treat is scheduled for the kids that come early with the 2008 Mardi Gras Queen Michelle Nelson reading fairy tales to the children.
**New Parade Time**
Since its inception, the Krewe of Massalina has always been a night parade. This year the Parade will begin at 3pm, instead of the traditional "sundown" start time, but will still follow the usual route down Harrison Ave. Parade floats will turn onto Harrison Ave. from 13th St. at Bay High School, and continue down the street, ending up at the Panama City Marina.
Many colorful floats from several area Mardi Gras organizations will be in this year’s parade, including Krewe of St. Andrews, Krewe of Margaritaville, and Krewe of Archers. Marching bands from local and area schools will also join in such as the Malone and Blountstown bands. Other varied and entertaining entries will also include local belly dancers, the Classic Cruisers Car Club, and the Thunder Angels motorcycle group.Musical entertainment will be provided by two great bands Saturday with the Hard Times Blues Band, and Slap Ruthie
Let the good times roll!!!
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
Rudy Giuliani Speaks in Panama City
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani rallied with an overflow crowd at Gulf Coast Community College on Wednesday in Panama City.
The former New York City mayor, is banking on a Jan. 29 win in Florida’s presidential primary to kick-start his campaign. He argued that his proposals, on topics such as reviving the economy and handling terrorism, were superior and more beneficial to Americans than the Democratic contenders’. The former mayor first stressed the importance of remaining on “offense” in the war on terrorism. Giuliani said he, unlike some of his rivals, will strengthen the U.S. military — all branches — by boosting the number of personnel and providing more modern equipment. Giuliani Also said it was important to reduce taxes on capital gains and on corporations and to eliminate the “death tax” on inheritances. He would continue President Bush’s tax cuts, he said, many of which otherwise would expire during his term.
Turnout for the rally was a very enthusiastic crowd of close to 500.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee plans to visit Destin next Wednesday for a rally at The Palms of Destin resort. The event is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. and last about 90 minutes. The event is open to the public.
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
The former New York City mayor, is banking on a Jan. 29 win in Florida’s presidential primary to kick-start his campaign. He argued that his proposals, on topics such as reviving the economy and handling terrorism, were superior and more beneficial to Americans than the Democratic contenders’. The former mayor first stressed the importance of remaining on “offense” in the war on terrorism. Giuliani said he, unlike some of his rivals, will strengthen the U.S. military — all branches — by boosting the number of personnel and providing more modern equipment. Giuliani Also said it was important to reduce taxes on capital gains and on corporations and to eliminate the “death tax” on inheritances. He would continue President Bush’s tax cuts, he said, many of which otherwise would expire during his term.
Turnout for the rally was a very enthusiastic crowd of close to 500.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee plans to visit Destin next Wednesday for a rally at The Palms of Destin resort. The event is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. and last about 90 minutes. The event is open to the public.
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
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