It's Official-Southwest Airlines to Service New Airport

Southwest Airlines Co. today announces its intent to begin jet service from Northwest Florida's new international airport near Panama City, Florida in May 2010. The planned service is made possible through a strategic alliance agreement developed between Southwest and The St. Joe Company, one of Florida's largest landowners and real ...(Read More)

Beach Chamber to Hold Member Appreciation Day

The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a special Member Appreciation Day for its members on Friday, November 13th at Bonefish Grill in the Grand Panama Village, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Bonefish Grill will be serving up their delicious gourmet fare including Baja Grilled Fish ...(Read More)

Work Suspended During Ironman

Contractor to Suspend Work along S. Thomas Drive to Make Way for Florida Ironman Triathlon in Panama City Beach. In order to accommodate the Ford Ironman Florida competition scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2009 on Panama City Beach, the contractor, R.B. Baker, will suspend all construction activities along South ...(Read More)

Randy Curtis & Kevin Johnson to Speak at Beach Chambers FATB

On Friday, November 13, 2009 the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Friday at the Beach breakfast at Edgewater Beach Resort, from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Randy Curtis, Executive Director of the Airport Authority, and Kevin Johnson, Vice President of Economic Development for St. ...(Read More)

Floridians for Smarter Growth

We know that Amendment 4 - a statewide "Vote on Everything" initiative - is a grave threat to Florida's future. The proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution, written by the state's most extreme special interests, is one of the greatest perils to Florida's prosperity and quality-of-life.
Their amendment - requiring ...(Read More)

Taste of Bay to be held at Pier Park

Second annual Taste of THE Beach comes to Bay County! Taste of THE Beach - Wine. Dine. Donate., a four-day culinary and cultural celebration taking place Nov. 5-8 along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. This is the second year Bay County has hosted one of thirteen wine events and a ...(Read More)

Offshore-drilling Debate Reveals Upcoming Battle Lines

Envision oil derricks cluttering Florida's sunset views. Oil spills threatening marine life, turning beach sand black and scaring away tourists.

Or picture a very different scenario: High-tech oil and gas operations that set a new safety standard. Thousands of good-paying jobs flooding Florida. Billions in state revenues.

Those competing scenarios ...(Read More)

Emerging Economy, New Residential Community Launches

Spring Ridge Development LLC is proud to announce the grand opening of its emerging new community in the inviting, gently rolling sand hills of South Washington County. “We’re full of anticipation,” said Brad Smedberg, director of sales for Spring Ridge. “We’re excited about the setting for our project ...(Read More)

Beach Chamber Members Invited to Bay Co. Chamber After Hours

After Hours
On Tuesday, Nov . 10th and Panama City Beach Chamber members are invited to join the Bay County Chamber members. If you haven’t seen the new airport, now is your chance! In addition to a festive reception, an airport tour is being offered at 4:00PM to the ...(Read More)

GCWB Addresses Shortage of Healthcare Workers

The Gulf Coast Workforce Board (GCWB) was selected to receive the Employ Florida Healthcare Workforce Initiative grant. The grant award is for $476,485 and will be used to launch the next phase of HALO (Healthcare Advancement Ladder Occupations), a program designed to meet the healthcare employment needs of the ...(Read More)

Bay County Hospitals Announce Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Bay County’s three hospitals, Bay Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center and HealthSouth will become tobacco-free/smoke-free effective November 19, 2009 – the same day as the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®. With the announcement, the hospitals will become the latest of more than 100 other Florida hospitals ...(Read More)

Local Hair Salon Clips Free for Locks of Love

If you’ve had long hair for as long as you can remember, cutting off 10 inches is a big deal. For children who’ve lost all their hair due to a medical condition, it can be an even bigger deal. Solace Day Spa & Salon (AVEDA) has joined hands with ...(Read More)

Navigator Workshop Resolution Revolution

On Thursday, November 19th Navigator, the Beach Chamber’s small business initiative, will present another workshop in its “Navigate to Success” series, “Resolution Revolution.” The presentation will be given at Calypso from 4:00 - 5:15 pm. This event precedes the Chamber’s After Hours Business Mixer at Calypso ...(Read More)

Thanksgiving Assistance Fund Food Drive

Innovations FCU, The Eye Center of North Florida, the Association of Bay County Educators, and the Panama City Fire Department have partnered to provide Bay County families in need this Thanksgiving. Last year, we made the holidays brighter for over 450 families. This year we hope to help even more! ...(Read More)

Bay Point Invitational Billfish Donates $50,000 Locally

In its 26th year, the Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament, which took place July 15 – 19 at Bay Point Marina in Panama City Beach, Fla., continues to make its mark by raising more than $50,000 for Bay County children’s charities through its partnership with the St. Joe Community ...(Read More)

Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport

This morning the finalized name of the new airport was voted on by the Airport Authority. The current Panama City-Bay County International will be no more in 2010. The new airport will have a new name, "Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport".

...(Read More)

New Knology Sports Pak and ESPN360.com Added

Knology of Panama City announced today that its
subscription Sports Pak will include the addition of four sports channels beginning October 13, bringing the total number of channels to 11. The Sports Pak will include
popular sports channels like soccer on GoITV, outdoor sports on the World Fishing Network, timeless ...(Read More)

Legacy Boating Club Recognized by Inc. Magazine

Legacy Boating Club announces that it has been named the fastest growing private boating business in Florida by Inc. Magazine in its September issue, the Inc. 500|5000. The Inc. 5000 issue is a compilation of an exclusive ranking of America's fastest growing private companies. Companies are ranked according to ...(Read More)

New Airport Celebrates Air Traffic Control Tower Topping-Out

The Panama City – Bay County International Airport Authority today celebrated the successful topping-out of the new airport’s 147-foot Air Traffic Control Tower.
Using two cranes, workers placed the 100,000-pound, pre-fabricated, steel-framed cab section atop the concrete tower structure. The cab section was then bolted into place. Over the ...(Read More)

Coastal Vision 3000 Announces Vision 2020 Goal

Five million new airline passengers over the next ten years? That’s what Davage “Buddy” Runnels, Chairman of Coastal Vision 3000, sees in the future for the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast region known as THE Beach.

The non-profit regional membership group of businesses, hospitality operators, tourism and civic organizations whose ...(Read More)

City Pier Now Open

Panama City Beaches "Russell-Fields Pier" is officially open for business. The 8-million dollar project across the street from Pier Park, has been under construction for a year and a half. The old one closed to the public about 3-years ago because of damage from several hurricanes. The old Dan Russell ...(Read More)

Online Review of PCB in L’esprit Sud Magazine

The unique sugar-white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida can easily be compared to the amazing shores of the Greater Whitsundays, Australia. With 27 miles of stunning white sands and emerald green waters that remain warm all year long, Panama City Beach Florida has a lot to offer to anyone looking ...(Read More)

PCB Ranked #5 Best Family Beach in America by Travel Channel

A visit to Panama City Beach is about the best way to stimulate all five senses at once. Smell the salty sea breezes from the Gulf; feel the warm water lap against your bare skin; taste some of the best seafood in the country; listen to local bands or top ...(Read More)

Panama City Beach Residents Met With Senator Gaetz

Property taxes. Offshore drilling. The economy. Education. Health care. Panama City Beach residents were able to voice their concerns about these and other state issues with Senator Don Gaetz Thursday, May 28th.

From early morning until well into the evening, Gaetz met one-on-one with citizens, walked door-to-door, and visited with ...(Read More)

Run for the Redfish

Inaugural event benefiting Coastal Conservation Association

On December 5, 2009 runners from across the Southeast will participate in the inaugural Run for the Redfish, a combined half marathon, 5k run and kids fun run will be held at Pier Park. A portion of the proceeds for event will benefit the ...(Read More)

Governor Crist’s Visit to the Panama City Beach Chamber

Governor Charlie Crist visited the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. That afternoon the Chamber hosted a roundtable meeting with the Governor and ten community leaders representing a cross section of the Beach Chamber Membership. The group discussed the economy, education, property taxes, offshore drilling, ...(Read More)

Aqua Resort Receives 2009 Best of Panama City Beach Award

Aqua Developers Limited (Aqua Resort) has been selected for the 2009 Best of Panama City Beach Award in the Condominiums category.
Each year, The Best of Panama City Beach Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. ...(Read More)

Beach Warning Flag Magnets

Through a partnership with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Medical Center distributed nearly 4,000 beach warning flag refrigerator magnets this week to Beach accommodations. Vice President of Communications Marta Rose explained, “Making our beaches safe for swimmers is an important message we wanted to communicate ...(Read More)