TDC, Southwest Sign Contract

Southwest Airlines and TDC officials met in Dallas on Wednesday to ink an agreement that will put local bed-tax muscle behind the low-cost carrier’s efforts to market the allure of Bay County and its beaches.

“It’s official now,” Bay County Tourist Development Council chairman Marty McDaniel said by ...(Read More)

Demolition of Abandoned Buildings Continues on in PCB

During the November 12 council meeting, the City of Panama City Beach issued a contract to raze the property located at 13623 and 13626 Front Beach Road. The $214,505 contract will result in the Fiesta Motel buildings being removed and the property cleaned up.
In the past three years ...(Read More)

Reuse to Wetland Project to Begin

During the November 12 meeting, Panama City Beach City Council awarded a contract for over 14 million dollars to Phoenix Construction for the completion of a wet weather discharge area for reuse water. The eighteen month project will result in the City of Panama City Beach stopping the discharge of ...(Read More)

Panama City Beach Plans for the Future

The City of Panama City Beach is looking to the next 20-30 years as it begins a master plan for the City complex on Arnold Road. The Front Beach Road CRA (FBR CRA) issued a contract with HHI Design to work with city staff to determine the needs of each ...(Read More)

Children’s Home Society of Florida Named Angel in Adoption

Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite selected Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) as a 2009 Congressional Angel in Adoption™ for outstanding advocacy of adoption and foster care issues. Fewer than 200 awards were given nationally. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption™ program, honored CHS with ...(Read More)

Bay Co. EDA Announces Location Of Coast Wet & 230 New Jobs

The Bay County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) is pleased to announce that Coast Water Efficient Technology, LLC (Coast WET) has moved its operations from Pomona, Calif. to Bay County, Fla. and setup its international headquarters in the Beach Commerce Park in Panama City Beach while awaiting construction of its permanent ...(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)

Colours at Baytown

When introduced to the Onesta product line earlier this year, the owners of Colours at Baytown, Lyn Seanor and Maryanne Lowry wanted to make these products available to their clients. Both Lyn and Maryanne have over twenty years experience in the salon industry. Today more than ever, consumers are concerned ...(Read More)

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)

Gulf Coast Lady Commodores Ranked #1

The Gulf Coast Lady Commodores are back on top. Thanks in part to four wins over nationally ranked teams, Gulf Coast was ranked No. 1 in this week’s NJCAA Top 30, the first time since Feb. 13, 2008, it’s sat atop the polls. The NJCAA doesn’t rank ...(Read More)

New Engineered Materials Science Now Available at FSU-PC

A new graduate degree in Engineered Materials Science will be offered at Florida State University Panama City in the spring 2010 semester, which begins January 6, 2010. The coursework will lead to a Master’s of Science degree in Engineered Materials Science.

Three classes will be offered in the spring ...(Read More)

Home for the Holidays

A peaceful holiday main street setting in downtown Panama City
is the ideal place to come “Home for the Holidays”.
We would appreciate your community support with morning and evening news coverage prior to the event and the evening of it. Our downtown merchants are counting on this holiday season ...(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)

New Airport Project Provides Springboard for Spring Ridge

While the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, currently under construction near West Bay, will not receive its first flights until the spring of 2010, the project already is spurring development including the planned Spring Ridge community in south Washington County.

Spring Ridge Development LLC’s commitment to the creation ...(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)

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)

Knology Joins MADD to Launch Holiday Crackdown

Knology joins Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s (MADD) public awareness campaign “Tie One On For Safety” this holiday to
help spread the message to drive safe, sober and buckled up. As part of the national “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign, it asks Americans to place a
red ...(Read More)

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort Celebrates 25 Years

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, a property of The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach, celebrates 25 years on Panama City Beach during the months of November and December.
In 1984 construction began on Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort as a new vacation concept on Panama City Beach. During the ...(Read More)

Dig for Diamonds for the Ronald McDonald House

Join San Gelato Café and Zales, The Diamond Store Outlet, at the Silver Sands Factory Stores Evening of Giving on November 22 and support the Ronald McDonald House while you “Dig for Diamonds”.

For a $4 donation, patrons will have the opportunity to choose an egg, each filled with great ...(Read More)

New Airport Celebrates Air Traffic Control Tower Topping-Out

The Panama City – Bay County International Airport Authority celebrated the successful topping-out of the new airport’s 147-foot Air Traffic Control Tower on 9/23/09. 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 ...(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)

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)

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)