City Pier Open Date
According to City Hall the City Pier, a.k.a. “Russell/Fields Pier” will be open Saturday morning (4th of July) at sunrise!... (Read More)
PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau and YouTube
Award-winning destination Panama City Beach, Fla. partners with YouTube on a cutting-edge online advertising campaign launching this week.
Upload a video to YouTube, and chances are good you’ll receive an ad to enter Panama City Beach’s online video contest. “Visit RealFunContest.com,” the copy beckons. “Win your share of $50,000 in cash and prizes.”
“Our new ads leverage the phenomenal popularity of YouTube to gain exposure before a vast audience of people who like to produce and ... (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 40 hits at nightclubs; and see enough miles of sandy white beaches, parks and water sports to last a lifetime.
There is certainly plenty to do in Panama City Beach. ... (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 Coast Conservation Association (CCA).
The run will begin at the Front Beach Road entrance to Pier Park and continue down Front Beach Road, looping back to end at Margaritaville. Margaritaville ... (Read More)
Covenant Hospice offers training for new volunteers
Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life issues and in supporting the organization. A volunteer workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Panama City Covenant Hospice branch office, located at 107 W. 19th St. The workshop is free and open to the public. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Patient and Family ... (Read More)
Top Air Force brass visit Tyndall
Bay County civic and business leaders lobbied Air Force leaders Tuesday to keep Tyndall Air Force Base in mind for new missions, as community representatives acknowledged uncertainty about the base's future in light of the accelerated F-15 drawdown and Air Force budget constraints. Rep. Allen Boyd, D-Monticello played host to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz at the base. Boyd said the Pentagon recognized the high level of community support ... (Read More)
Toys for Kids Charity Golf Classic, Memory of Garry Hundley
PANAMA CITY -- The Toys for Kids Foundation is pleased to announce that this year's Toys for Kids Charity Golf Tournament will be held in memory of long-time friend and supporter, Garry Hundley.
Hundley, co-owner of the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort, passed away earlier this year. He was a loyal supporter of the Toys for Kids Foundation since 1997. The annual golf tournament, to be held July 11th at the Hombre Golf Club will honor him and his contributions to ... (Read More)
