Panama City Beach - Tax Scams Beware

Florida Beware...

The State Attorney's Office is warning consumers to beware of a series of scams regarding tax returns:
Phony IRS emails: The IRS does not use email to contact taxpayers. You may receive an email which reads "IRS Notification" in the subject line and may include a realistic IRS logo. The claim is that a tax refund -- maybe from a prior year -- is due and that the consumer should complete and fax the attached form or click on a link to submit personal information directly to the IRS. This is a scam. Do not provide your personal or financial information in this manner.
False "bank" correspondence and phony forms: Mail or email claiming to be from the consumer's bank and requesting an update of records should raise a red flag. An area bank's logo and phone number were recently high-jacked in such an effort. Remember, your bank has your information -- including your account number -- and will not request that information by telephone or internet. If you are suspicious about any mail or email claiming to be from your bank, then call the bank! Do not share your personal or financial information with anyone you do not trust.
If you have any questions or suspect that you may have been targeted by such a scam, call your local law enforcement agency or the State Attorney's Office.

Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent

Panama City Beach- Mascot Stolen from Magnolia Grill!

Residents be aware that a pudgy 5-foot 9 man with a Mediterranean features that has a pencil mustache and a funny hat has been stolen. Named “Luigi”, the mascot, made of fiberglass, was taken from Magnolia Grill on Sunday the 17th during the annual International Food and Wine Tasting Festival. This took place at Emerald Coast conference Center on Okaloosa Island.

Tom and Peggy Rice, Magnolia Girl owners, hope that Luigi will be returned soon in the same condition he left. This man has sentimental value to the restaurant owners, and was a birthday present that cost somewhere around 700 dollars.

Tips leading to the return of Luigi may warrant a reward!

Jerry

Panama City Beach Condos for Rent

Panama City Beach- Nascar

Congratulations to Ryan Newman for winning the Daytona 500. It was a great race, and I really enjoyed watching it. I was pulling for Jr. But it is fun to see Penske win the 500. I was also disapponted to see Gordon go down when as he did, bad luck for hendricks racing.

How did your favorite driver do?

Jerry

Panama City Beach - Shopping

Here is another Pier Park Update.

New stores are opening in Pier Park in Panama City Beach almost daily. The new stores join Target, The Grand 16 Theatres, Panera Bread and LongHorn Steakhouse, which are already open.

The anchor stores opening in February/March include: Dillard’s, JC Penney and Old Navy.

Lots of specialty shops to are opening as well including : Alltel, Beach Scene, Bebo’z Gifts & Collectibles, Bootleg Barbeque, Buffalo Wild Wings, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Candymaker, Del Sol, Emerald Coast Photography, Fish Tales, Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Gamestop, GNC, , Guglielmo’s Italian Restaurant, Hofbrau Beer Garden, Jake at the Beach, Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream, Marble Slab Creamery, Margaritaville, Massage Envy, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Mermaid Trading Co., No Regrets Stationary and Gifts, Payless Shoes, Quizno's, Red Brick Pizza, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Smoothie King, Southern Water Outfitters, Starbucks, Sunglass World, TaToe Tots, The Back Porch, Trader Tom's, ULTA Cosmetics and Unique Boutique by Irene & Co.

Please make comments on the blog and let us know about your favorite stores!

Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent

Panama City Beach Airport Update

Yea!! There was good news for those of us that support the new Panama City Beach Airport on Thursday because a federal judge in Jacksonville declined to issue a preliminary injunction against the new airport in West Bay. Several environmental groups requested the injunction as part of a lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers. The groups want to reverse a permit issued by the corps that allows the Airport Authority to build a new airport in West Bay.

Who knows what the environmental groups will try next. Hopefully the efforts to stop the airport construction will end and the construction will begin full force.

Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent

Panama City Beach - Mexico Beach Fun

It's gumbo time in Mexico Beach Saturday February 16th!!!

Saturday is the 10th anniversary of the Mexico Beach Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off in Sunset Park next to the El Governor on U.S. 98.

Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until the gumbo is sold out. People interested in gumbo, barbecue, stew and other offered dishes should arrive early, as food usually runs out quickly.

Enjoy the gumbo. If you go let us know what we missed.

Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent

Panama City Beach Valentines Day Treats

Looking for a new place to treat your family on Valentines Day? Why not try Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream a brand new store at 821 Pier Park Drive in Panama City Beach.

The Grand Opening Celebration is slated for February 14th, 2008. Marc and Yvonne invite your entire family to join them in the opening festivities. Store hours for the Grand Opening are 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Normal operating hours will be Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30, Friday and Saturday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m. Every customer will be delighted with the long glass cases brimming with Kilwin’s famous handmade chocolates, the marble tables where fudge, peanut brittle, caramel corn, caramel apples and many other confections are created daily. Kilwin’s also has a wide variety of original recipe ice cream that will catch your eye as well as your taste buds. The ice cream is served in a conventional or a handmade waffle cone. The shoppe will feature gift baskets, trays and special occasion treats.

Enjoy!

After your visit post a comment and let us know about your visit and your favorite treats.

Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent