Panama City Beach, Florida

The City of Panama City Beach (aka Panama City Beach, or simply “PCB”) is a city in the Florida Panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico in Bay County, Florida, USA.

The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of “Panama City,” despite being a distinct municipality from the older and larger inland Panama City to the east, making Panama City and Panama City Beach two separate cities. Panama City Beach’s slogan is “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” due to the unique sugar-white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida.

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Spring has sprung, the weather’s warmed up nicely and college kids have come out of the woodwork to enjoy the white sand beaches & emerald water in Panama City Beach.

See what’s happening in Panama City Beach – CLICK HERE

According to www.tripsmarter.com there are 2,112,478 students running around the nation, currently enjoying their school break.

It’s that wonderful time of year when students from all over the country head south for Panama City’s white sandy beaches, to have a great time with friends and to party, party, party. It is the perfect destination for the breakers. But for locals, Spring Break is the most polarizing event on PCB. Some love it, some hate it; so we decided to put together a list of what we love or hate about the wild and crazy event.

READ MORE ABOUT SPRING BREAK IN PANAMA CITY BEACH RIGHT HERE!

http://pcbdaily.com/tourism/spring-break/5-reasons-to-lovehate-2010-spring-break

Just got this info from my associate Jason Koertge about a new Contest in Panama City and wanted to share it with my readers.

“Here’s the deal: Taste of The Beach is coming to Panama City Beach Friday night, it’s called Taste of The Bay.  It is a huge event that will be held at Pier Park that will include wine and food tastings from all over the area.  Last year hundreds were in attendance and there was tons of great stuff – so come hungry.

These tickets are $50 a piece and we’re giving away 8 of them. 2 winners will win two tickets each and 4 winners will win 4 individual tickets.  And, for those of you that don’t win or want to buy tickets anyway,  I’ve been given a super special promo code that will get you $15 OFF THE PRICE OF EACH TICKET!  That’s a whopping 30% discount. You can thank me later . Just visit the contest page for the promo code”

==========> CLICK HERE VISIT THE CONTEST ARTICLE FOR THE PROMO CODE

“In order to enter the contest, all you have to do is go to the “contest” article on pcbdaily.com and enter a comment in the comment section telling us what you loved about last year’s event or what you are looking forward to about this year’s event.”

==========> CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTEST

Sorry for the short notice but Hurry – the contest ends tomorrow. The contest ends on Thursday November 5th, 2009, then we’ll do the drawing that night and the winners will be able to pick up their tickets Friday. The event, Taste of The Bay is FRIDAY EVENING November 6th, 2009.

The contest ends on Thursday November 5th, 2009, then we’ll do the drawing that night and the winners will be able to pick up their tickets Friday. The event, Taste of The Bay is FRIDAY EVENING November 6th, 2009.

Read more about the contest here & Good Luck!

8 FREE TICKETS – Taste of the Bay Giveaway, worth $50 per Ticket

NEW Airport Construction Aerials Show Airport Almost Complete!

Click on link for photos & updates from my associate, Jason Koertge on October 23, 2009
http://pcbdaily.com/airport/new-airport-construction-aerials-show-airport-almost-complete

Airport Authority Selects New Airport Name: Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport
PANAMA CITY, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Panama City – Bay County International Airport and Industrial District (Airport Authority) today voted to name the new international airport now under construction at West Bay the Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport.

The new airport is scheduled to open in May 2010.

“After listening to extensive feedback and gathering suggestions from the community, we decided to go with a name that reflects the geographic area the new airport will serve,” said Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill. “This truly is Northwest Florida’s international airport and will be this region’s gateway to the world – and the world’s gateway to our region.”

The Airport Authority solicited input from community organizations, including the region’s Tourism Development Councils (TDCs), Economic Development Alliances (EDAs), Chambers of Commerce and interested citizens.

“We received hundreds of suggestions from across the region,” said Airport Executive Director Randy Curtis. “The response was outstanding and the suggestions were both creative and helpful.” Curtis added the new name met several criteria the board and the community had established, including a name that would have universal appeal, reflect the region served and support economic development and tourism.

“With each milestone we pass, we move closer to the day the new airport will deliver on the goals this community established 10 years ago: better and more competitive air service and the establishment of an economic development engine for the region,” said Airport authority Vice Chairman Bill Cramer. “We look forward to welcoming visitors to the region at the new Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport in May 2010.”

For more information about the new Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport, visit http://newpcairport.com/.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20091007006427&newsLang=en

Helpful Links:

Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Panama City Beach Chamber

Visit Panama City Beach

Beaches of South Walton

Worlds Best Beachtowns

Name the New PCB Airport with Professor Beach

Panama City Beach Seafood Festival  – October 9, 10 + 11, 2009 at Frank Brown Park

Click here to see the scheduled events at the Seafood, Wine & Music Festival

On September 5th and 6th, the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Panama City Beach will host  the 2009 EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.   The top players from across the nation will bump, set, and spike their way through this years Labor Day Weekend tournament, and compete for $6,000 in prize money.  There is also a juniors division tournament with Under 21 College, Under 18, Under 16, and Under 14 divisions.

Sponsored Event:  Boardwalk Beach Resort at Royal American Beach Getaways has teamed up with the EVP Tour to host a televised beach volleyball event September 5th – 6th, 2009.

For mor information on the event, please go to www.evptour.com

I just came across this link – check it out and see some fun and inexpensive activites in Panama City Beach!

Top 10 Exciting Things Under $10 on Panama City Beach