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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Panama City Beach - New Ad Campaign
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Dan Rowe, executive director of the Bay County Tourist Development Council, said the county's tourism experts are not putting all their expectant eggs in the traditional Spring Break basket this year.
The TDC expects to aggressively market the Beach as a family Spring Break destination during the first half of April, then move to promote the Seabreeze Jazz Fest later that month.
"We are not just relying on college Spring Break this year," Rowe said. "We are pulling out all the stops" for both the spring and summer marketing campaigns, including the Jazz Fest promotion.
The nationally known Jazz Fest will take place at Pier Park for the first time this year. The event will occur April 16-19 at the park amphitheater. The fest is moving to Pier Park from Walton County, where it was first organized 10 years ago.
Part of the aggressive marketing campaign will be unveiled Tuesday at the full TDC board meeting when details should emerge about efforts to redesign the TDC Web site, www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. The TDC is putting additional resources into its Internet profile, including making the Web site more interactive with users.
Student Spring Break in Panama City Beach already is being promoted on mtvU, the college outreach Web link on the MTV Web site, at www.pcbeachspringbreak.com.
The TDC hired the Jennifer Barbee firm of JB Inc. to oversee the fresh Internet approach and held a strategic planning session in early January to gather ideas from business leaders.
Beyond the traditional student Spring Break, the April and summer tourist seasons are being touted in Southern Living magazine and Daytime TV, a lifestyle program syndicated on regional television stations, Rowe said.
The advertising is designed to reach families with children, he said, with the summer campaign moving away from last year's Summer White Sale, which emphasized discount coupons.
This year, all the talk as summer nears will be about branding the Beach for its "value and fun."
Let us know that you think od the ads. Our Panama City Beach Condos are on the west end of the beach, quiet and family friendly.
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The TDC expects to aggressively market the Beach as a family Spring Break destination during the first half of April, then move to promote the Seabreeze Jazz Fest later that month.
"We are not just relying on college Spring Break this year," Rowe said. "We are pulling out all the stops" for both the spring and summer marketing campaigns, including the Jazz Fest promotion.
The nationally known Jazz Fest will take place at Pier Park for the first time this year. The event will occur April 16-19 at the park amphitheater. The fest is moving to Pier Park from Walton County, where it was first organized 10 years ago.
Part of the aggressive marketing campaign will be unveiled Tuesday at the full TDC board meeting when details should emerge about efforts to redesign the TDC Web site, www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. The TDC is putting additional resources into its Internet profile, including making the Web site more interactive with users.
Student Spring Break in Panama City Beach already is being promoted on mtvU, the college outreach Web link on the MTV Web site, at www.pcbeachspringbreak.com.
The TDC hired the Jennifer Barbee firm of JB Inc. to oversee the fresh Internet approach and held a strategic planning session in early January to gather ideas from business leaders.
Beyond the traditional student Spring Break, the April and summer tourist seasons are being touted in Southern Living magazine and Daytime TV, a lifestyle program syndicated on regional television stations, Rowe said.
The advertising is designed to reach families with children, he said, with the summer campaign moving away from last year's Summer White Sale, which emphasized discount coupons.
This year, all the talk as summer nears will be about branding the Beach for its "value and fun."
Let us know that you think od the ads. Our Panama City Beach Condos are on the west end of the beach, quiet and family friendly.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Panama City Beach - Seabreeze Jazz Festival Line Up
Panama City Beach – Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 16-19, 2009 Artist List and Current Schedule
Boney James
Wayman Tisdale
Will Downing . Nick Colionne
Warren Hill . Eric Darius . Joyce Cooling . Brian Simpson . Alex Bugnon
Four 80 East . Jackeim Joyner . Nils . Shilts . Urban Jazz Coalition
Althea Rene . RomanStreet . Jones and Company
THURSDAY - APRIL 16th
Smooth Jazz Dinner Cruise
with Alex Bugnon presented by Marriott Bay Point Resort
Aboard The Solaris dinner yacht boarding beginning at
6pm at the Bay Point Marina
FESTIVAL HOST: NICK COLIONNE
Pier Park Amphitheater – Panama City Beach, FL
FRIDAY - APRIL 17th
(Gates Open at 5pm)
6:00-7:45pm Urban Jazz Coalition
8:30pm Smooth Jazz All-Star Jam
featuring Nick Colionne, Shilts,
Four 80 East, Brian Simpson, Matt Marshak,
Nils, Alex Bugnon, Eric Darius, Althea Rene,
Jackiem Joyner, and special guests
10:30pm Jazz Under the Stars Party
with Urban Jazz Coalition and Friends
(Pier Park Special Club Location)
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
SATURDAY - APRIL 18th
(Gates Open at 9am—VIP Early Entry at 8:30am)
10am-11am Althea Rene
11:30am-1pm Eric Darius
1:30-2:45pm
The Seabreeze Groove Project
featuring Four 80 East, Shilts, and
Matt Marshak
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
3:15-4:30pm Joyce Cooling
5pm-6:30pm Will Downing
7pm-9pm Wayman Tisdale
SATURDAY NIGHT - APRIL 18th
9:30pm Jazz Under the Stars Party
with Four 80 East, Shilts, Matt Marshak, and friends
(Pier Park Special Club Location)
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
SUNDAY - APRIL 19th
(Gates Open at 9am—VIP Early Entry at 8:30am)
Sunday 10am-11am Jones and Company
11:30-12:30pm Roman Street
1pm-2:30pm Brian Simpson / Nils /
Jackiem Joyner
3pm-4:30pm Warren Hill
5pm-6:30pm Nick Colionne
7pm-8:30pm Boney James
go to seabreezejazzfestival.com for more information.
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Boney James
Wayman Tisdale
Will Downing . Nick Colionne
Warren Hill . Eric Darius . Joyce Cooling . Brian Simpson . Alex Bugnon
Four 80 East . Jackeim Joyner . Nils . Shilts . Urban Jazz Coalition
Althea Rene . RomanStreet . Jones and Company
THURSDAY - APRIL 16th
Smooth Jazz Dinner Cruise
with Alex Bugnon presented by Marriott Bay Point Resort
Aboard The Solaris dinner yacht boarding beginning at
6pm at the Bay Point Marina
FESTIVAL HOST: NICK COLIONNE
Pier Park Amphitheater – Panama City Beach, FL
FRIDAY - APRIL 17th
(Gates Open at 5pm)
6:00-7:45pm Urban Jazz Coalition
8:30pm Smooth Jazz All-Star Jam
featuring Nick Colionne, Shilts,
Four 80 East, Brian Simpson, Matt Marshak,
Nils, Alex Bugnon, Eric Darius, Althea Rene,
Jackiem Joyner, and special guests
10:30pm Jazz Under the Stars Party
with Urban Jazz Coalition and Friends
(Pier Park Special Club Location)
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
SATURDAY - APRIL 18th
(Gates Open at 9am—VIP Early Entry at 8:30am)
10am-11am Althea Rene
11:30am-1pm Eric Darius
1:30-2:45pm
The Seabreeze Groove Project
featuring Four 80 East, Shilts, and
Matt Marshak
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
3:15-4:30pm Joyce Cooling
5pm-6:30pm Will Downing
7pm-9pm Wayman Tisdale
SATURDAY NIGHT - APRIL 18th
9:30pm Jazz Under the Stars Party
with Four 80 East, Shilts, Matt Marshak, and friends
(Pier Park Special Club Location)
Sponsored by Smooth Lounge dot com
SUNDAY - APRIL 19th
(Gates Open at 9am—VIP Early Entry at 8:30am)
Sunday 10am-11am Jones and Company
11:30-12:30pm Roman Street
1pm-2:30pm Brian Simpson / Nils /
Jackiem Joyner
3pm-4:30pm Warren Hill
5pm-6:30pm Nick Colionne
7pm-8:30pm Boney James
go to seabreezejazzfestival.com for more information.
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Panama City Beach - February is Centennial Month
Panama City Beach - As Panama City enters its centennial month, there's something to do every day to observe the city's 100th birthday, which will be Feb. 23. Here are some of the events organized by the Panama City Centennial Committee:
• 28 Days of History at the Bay County Public Library. Each day in February will feature an art exhibit, film, speaker, author signing or other event.
• A centennial art exhibit at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida in downtown Panama City, with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 3 It will feature Centennial Calendar artists, historical art and artifacts from private collections.
• Mardi Gras parades. In the Krewe of Massalina Mardi Gras parade in downtown Panama City on Saturday, Feb. 7 the Centennial Carriage will follow the Bay High School Color Guard. Costumed riders will throw centennial cups and doubloons. The carriage also will be in the Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Kids Parade on Feb. 20
• The Centennial Gala. The party at the Marina Civic Center on Valentine's Day is a chance to dress in fancy best or dress to represent your favorite decade. There'll be heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and music by Latitude 29. Tickets are $25 per person at the Paul Brent Gallery, the Downtown Improvement Board office and the Local History Room at the library. For more information, call Stacey Fontaine at 234-3884 or e-mail to centennialgala@gmail.com
• A Centennial birthday cake at City Hall. The celebration will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23. Centennial water bottles and envelopes with a Panama City Centennial canceled stamp will be available for purchase.
For more information on events or on the centennial, see www.panamacity2009.com
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• 28 Days of History at the Bay County Public Library. Each day in February will feature an art exhibit, film, speaker, author signing or other event.
• A centennial art exhibit at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida in downtown Panama City, with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 3 It will feature Centennial Calendar artists, historical art and artifacts from private collections.
• Mardi Gras parades. In the Krewe of Massalina Mardi Gras parade in downtown Panama City on Saturday, Feb. 7 the Centennial Carriage will follow the Bay High School Color Guard. Costumed riders will throw centennial cups and doubloons. The carriage also will be in the Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Kids Parade on Feb. 20
• The Centennial Gala. The party at the Marina Civic Center on Valentine's Day is a chance to dress in fancy best or dress to represent your favorite decade. There'll be heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and music by Latitude 29. Tickets are $25 per person at the Paul Brent Gallery, the Downtown Improvement Board office and the Local History Room at the library. For more information, call Stacey Fontaine at 234-3884 or e-mail to centennialgala@gmail.com
• A Centennial birthday cake at City Hall. The celebration will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23. Centennial water bottles and envelopes with a Panama City Centennial canceled stamp will be available for purchase.
For more information on events or on the centennial, see www.panamacity2009.com
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Panama City Beach - Southern Living Readers Vote PCB Second Best Beach in FL
Panama City Beach – According to the January 2009 Southern Living Magazine readers voted Panama City Beach the Number 2 beach in Florida behind Destin.
When it comes time to plan your vacation, don’t forget about Panama City Beach in Florida. Recently, in a Southern Living magazine poll, Panama City Beach was voted the 4th best beach in the entire South behind Destin and Gulf Shores.
Famous stars such as Courteney Cox and Hank Williams, JR frequent the area. Did you know that David Arquette proposed to Courteney on the beach in front of Schooners restaurant.
Don’t forget to dine at Hunt’s oyster bar and the Captain’s Table, two restaurants mentioned for their authentic local flavor and variety of exquisite sea food tastes.
For entertainment you might want to check out the Cruizin’ classic car show November 9-14, displaying over 2,000 models of cars from classic antiques to roaring hot rods, they have it all.
We hope to see you on the beach at Celadon Beach Resort.
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When it comes time to plan your vacation, don’t forget about Panama City Beach in Florida. Recently, in a Southern Living magazine poll, Panama City Beach was voted the 4th best beach in the entire South behind Destin and Gulf Shores.
Famous stars such as Courteney Cox and Hank Williams, JR frequent the area. Did you know that David Arquette proposed to Courteney on the beach in front of Schooners restaurant.
Don’t forget to dine at Hunt’s oyster bar and the Captain’s Table, two restaurants mentioned for their authentic local flavor and variety of exquisite sea food tastes.
For entertainment you might want to check out the Cruizin’ classic car show November 9-14, displaying over 2,000 models of cars from classic antiques to roaring hot rods, they have it all.
We hope to see you on the beach at Celadon Beach Resort.
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
Panama City Beach - NASCAR Driver Visit
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson is accustomed to driving 200 miles per hour. On Friday, he broke 800 mph.
No, he did not shatter a land-speed record in his Air Force-sponsored No. 43 Dodge Charger. Sorenson broke Mach 1 in an F-15 jet, as part of a two-day promotional trip at Tyndall Air Force Base. A Peachtree City, Ga., native who turns 23 next month, Sorenson will drive the Air Force car for the first time in the 2009 Sprint Cup season. He said Friday he's looking forward to representing more than just another company.
"It's a different type of feeling when you get to represent all the different men and women who fight for our country," said Sorenson, who drives for the newly-merged Richard Petty Motorsports. "There's a lot of honor to it." The Air Force sponsors a car to boost recruiting. "There's a lot in common between the Air Force and NASCAR - speed, power, precision, teamwork," explained Col. Tim Hanson, chief of strategic communications for the Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force hopes the common ground will lead some NASCAR fans to enlist. "People who are interested in that kind of an organization, we think, would be interested in the Air Force," said Hanson.
Sorenson and his crew chief, Mike Shiplett, shot video for a series of webisodes, entitled "Switching Seats," (set to debut on airforce.com in March) in which the NASCAR men compare notes with Air Force pilots. Shiplett shot a scene on Friday with a few Air Force officials and the engine to an F-22, after he tagged along with Sorenson on their 90-minute joy ride over the Gulf of Mexico.
Capt. Justin Ripley flew Sorenson and Shiplett, taking them upside down, refueling in midair, and ramping up to 8.5 Gs. "I always give a smooth ride, like any good Air Force pilot," said Ripley with a Cheshire-cat grin. If he did give Sorenson a jolt, the NASCAR driver didn't let on Friday. He does get a chance to exact revenge, though. Ripley is slated to ride along in Sorenson's No. 43 car in Charlotte in March.
But will riding in a car at 180 mph have an effect on Ripley? Sorenson smiled at the question, then mentioned something about driving up against the wall with Ripley in the passenger seat. "I can definitely scare him."
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No, he did not shatter a land-speed record in his Air Force-sponsored No. 43 Dodge Charger. Sorenson broke Mach 1 in an F-15 jet, as part of a two-day promotional trip at Tyndall Air Force Base. A Peachtree City, Ga., native who turns 23 next month, Sorenson will drive the Air Force car for the first time in the 2009 Sprint Cup season. He said Friday he's looking forward to representing more than just another company.
"It's a different type of feeling when you get to represent all the different men and women who fight for our country," said Sorenson, who drives for the newly-merged Richard Petty Motorsports. "There's a lot of honor to it." The Air Force sponsors a car to boost recruiting. "There's a lot in common between the Air Force and NASCAR - speed, power, precision, teamwork," explained Col. Tim Hanson, chief of strategic communications for the Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force hopes the common ground will lead some NASCAR fans to enlist. "People who are interested in that kind of an organization, we think, would be interested in the Air Force," said Hanson.
Sorenson and his crew chief, Mike Shiplett, shot video for a series of webisodes, entitled "Switching Seats," (set to debut on airforce.com in March) in which the NASCAR men compare notes with Air Force pilots. Shiplett shot a scene on Friday with a few Air Force officials and the engine to an F-22, after he tagged along with Sorenson on their 90-minute joy ride over the Gulf of Mexico.
Capt. Justin Ripley flew Sorenson and Shiplett, taking them upside down, refueling in midair, and ramping up to 8.5 Gs. "I always give a smooth ride, like any good Air Force pilot," said Ripley with a Cheshire-cat grin. If he did give Sorenson a jolt, the NASCAR driver didn't let on Friday. He does get a chance to exact revenge, though. Ripley is slated to ride along in Sorenson's No. 43 car in Charlotte in March.
But will riding in a car at 180 mph have an effect on Ripley? Sorenson smiled at the question, then mentioned something about driving up against the wall with Ripley in the passenger seat. "I can definitely scare him."
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Panama City Beach - Thunder Beach Motor Cycle Rally
Panama City Beach - Our Celadon Beach Resort Condo # 1405 is currently available if you are thinking about attending Thunder Beach in April...
Thunder Beach officials are proud to announce two brand new Official Venues to the 11th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally; Club La Vela and the brand new gulf-side entertainment and shopping complex Pier Park. Club La Vela, recognized as the "Largest Night Club in the USA", opens their doors and nearly 5 acre parking area for the 2009 Thunder Beach Rally Series as the home to the new Manufacturer and Builder Exhibition. This exciting new beach-side venue will be filled with some of the most recognized names in the power sports industry complete with full factory display rigs, installation trucks, and service teams. There will also be a full stage with live entertainment outside every day during the rally with Club La Vela’s taking over with even more live entertainment and dancing in any of their ten theme rooms.
Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s newest gulf-front shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will be the setting for the US Rider News “Best of The Beach” Bike Show and the new home to the Factory Demo Rides. These events and displays make Pier Park one of the most unique venues of the 11th Annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally.
The US Rider News “Best of The Beach Bike Show” at Pier Park was a huge success during the Autumn 2008 Rally with nearly 75 custom bikes displayed and thousands of onlookers throughout the day. The turnout for contestants at the upcoming Spring Rally event is expected to is expected to double.
The Factory Demo Rides taking place at Pier Park will allow attendees that have a motorcycle endorsement and a helmet to take a test drive one many of the newest motorcycles on the market. Scheduled for the Demos during the 2009 Spring Rally are Yamaha Motorcycles and Boss Hoss Custom Cycles & Trikes. These two venues expand the Thunder Beach Spring Rally to seven (7) Official Venues spread across all of Panama City Beach, Florida.
Official Venues:
Frank Brown Park Shoppes at Edgewater
Boardwalk Beach Resort & Convention Center Club La Vela
Pier Park Sandpiper Beacon
Sharky’s Beach Club
For Additional information please visit www.ThunderBeachProductions.com or call our offices directly toll free at 888.396.1638 or locally at 850.249.7627.
Thunder Beach Rally Information: The 11th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally is set to take place April 30 – May 3, 2009 in Panama City Beach, Florida. With seven (7) Official Venues spread out all over Panama City Beach, no gates or cover charges at any venue, free parking at every venue, 200 handpicked quality vendors, daily live entertainment, contests and giveaways every day, rides, and many other things “biker related”. The Thunder Beach Rallies attract approximately 100,000+ riders & visitors from around the southeastern United States and beyond. Located on the picturesque beaches of the Florida Panhandle, riders flock to the area for the beautiful rides, the overwhelming “Biker Friendly” attitude given to riders by the numerous businesses in and around the Bay County area, and the long lasting camaraderie found at Thunder Beach.
The 2009 Thunder Beach Rally is sponsored by The Sandpiper Beacon Resort, The Boardwalk Beach Resort and Convention Center, Arrow 95.9 Radio, and Full Throttle Magazine.
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Thunder Beach officials are proud to announce two brand new Official Venues to the 11th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally; Club La Vela and the brand new gulf-side entertainment and shopping complex Pier Park. Club La Vela, recognized as the "Largest Night Club in the USA", opens their doors and nearly 5 acre parking area for the 2009 Thunder Beach Rally Series as the home to the new Manufacturer and Builder Exhibition. This exciting new beach-side venue will be filled with some of the most recognized names in the power sports industry complete with full factory display rigs, installation trucks, and service teams. There will also be a full stage with live entertainment outside every day during the rally with Club La Vela’s taking over with even more live entertainment and dancing in any of their ten theme rooms.
Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s newest gulf-front shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will be the setting for the US Rider News “Best of The Beach” Bike Show and the new home to the Factory Demo Rides. These events and displays make Pier Park one of the most unique venues of the 11th Annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally.
The US Rider News “Best of The Beach Bike Show” at Pier Park was a huge success during the Autumn 2008 Rally with nearly 75 custom bikes displayed and thousands of onlookers throughout the day. The turnout for contestants at the upcoming Spring Rally event is expected to is expected to double.
The Factory Demo Rides taking place at Pier Park will allow attendees that have a motorcycle endorsement and a helmet to take a test drive one many of the newest motorcycles on the market. Scheduled for the Demos during the 2009 Spring Rally are Yamaha Motorcycles and Boss Hoss Custom Cycles & Trikes. These two venues expand the Thunder Beach Spring Rally to seven (7) Official Venues spread across all of Panama City Beach, Florida.
Official Venues:
Frank Brown Park Shoppes at Edgewater
Boardwalk Beach Resort & Convention Center Club La Vela
Pier Park Sandpiper Beacon
Sharky’s Beach Club
For Additional information please visit www.ThunderBeachProductions.com or call our offices directly toll free at 888.396.1638 or locally at 850.249.7627.
Thunder Beach Rally Information: The 11th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally is set to take place April 30 – May 3, 2009 in Panama City Beach, Florida. With seven (7) Official Venues spread out all over Panama City Beach, no gates or cover charges at any venue, free parking at every venue, 200 handpicked quality vendors, daily live entertainment, contests and giveaways every day, rides, and many other things “biker related”. The Thunder Beach Rallies attract approximately 100,000+ riders & visitors from around the southeastern United States and beyond. Located on the picturesque beaches of the Florida Panhandle, riders flock to the area for the beautiful rides, the overwhelming “Biker Friendly” attitude given to riders by the numerous businesses in and around the Bay County area, and the long lasting camaraderie found at Thunder Beach.
The 2009 Thunder Beach Rally is sponsored by The Sandpiper Beacon Resort, The Boardwalk Beach Resort and Convention Center, Arrow 95.9 Radio, and Full Throttle Magazine.
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