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The golden sunshine, southern hospitality and quaint beachside charm you’ve always experienced in Panama City Beach is nothing new. What is new, however, is almost everything else! A new skyline of distinctive architecture fills the horizon, and a collection of enchanting eateries, exhilarating attractions and chic retail are arriving daily. New museums, theaters, galleries and parks are on their way. The renovation of Front Beach Road will bring sidewalks, bike paths, tropical landscaping, a public trolley system and a fresh new look to the beach. The new Bay County International Airport, scheduled to break ground in early 2007, will be completed in 2009 opening travel channels throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, and making Panama City Beach one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world.
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Panama City Beach Culture
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Since 1978 the Bay Arts Alliance has served as a local non profit organization for the arts. The main goal of the Bay Arts Alliance is to provide the community and it's visitors with cultural enrichment performances and learning experiences.
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Panama City Beach Education
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Bay County District Schools
General Information 850-872-4100
Internet Site: http://www.bay.k12.fl.us
Elementary Schools
Bozeman 265-9887
Callaway 871-2645
Cedar Grove 872-4550
Hiland Park 872-4685
Hutchinson 233-5118
Lucille Moore 872-4770
Lynn Haven 265-2131
Cherry Street 872-4780
Millville 872-4765
Northside 872-4760
Oakland Terrace 872-4565
Parker 872-4750
Patronis 233-5075
Patterson 872-4675
Southport 265-2810
Springfield 872-4575
Tommy Smith 872-7540
Tyndall 286-6481
Waller 722-4341
West Bay 233-5135
Middle Schools
Everitt 872-4790
Jinks 872-4695
Merritt Brown 872-4740
Mowat 271-6140
Rosenwald 872-4580
Surfside 233-5180
High Schools
A.D. Harris 872-4590
Arnold 236-3070
Bay 872-4600
Haney Technical 747-5500
Mosley 872-4400
Rutherford 872-4500
Charter Schools
Bay Haven Charter Academy 913-3463
Special Purpose Schools
M.K. Lewis Center 872-4775
New Horizons 873-7170
St. Andrew School 872-4595
Shaw Adult Center 872-4555
Private Schools
Kaleidoscope School of Discovery 785-0811
Panama City Renaissance School 769-5148
St. Johns Catholic School 784-4461
Curriculum: The Sunshine State Standards and Benchmarks, a listing of what Florida’s students should know and be able to do, form the basis of the curriculum offered in Bay District schools. Standards focus on seven traditional academic areas: Language Arts (including reading & writing), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, and Foreign Languages. Students in pre-Kindergarten through adult education experience a varied curriculum designed to fit a wide variety of needs and interests. The school district has also adopted challenging technology standards for students and teachers that includes extensive work in computer technology.
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Panama City Beach Employment
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10 Largest Area Employers
Company
Bay District School
Tyndall AFB
Naval Support Activity
Bay Medical Center
Wal-Mart
Sallie Mae
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Gulf Coast Community College
Nextel Partners
Smurfit-Stone Container |
Employment
4,910
4,715
2,800
2,077
1,240
1,200
850
727
675
650 |
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Panama City Beach History
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Panama Beach is rich with American history. St. Andrew Bay was home to Indians before becoming a community in the 1800's. This was a favorite place for pirates to lay in wait for rich ships passing by.
Another area that is full of history is St. Andrew's State Recreation Area. In World War II, this site was used for Sound Military Reservation. To this day you can still see the circular cannon platforms in place near the jetties.
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Panama City Beach Housing
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Panama City Beach Market Trends
| 1 bedroom |
$90,000 |
$132,000 |
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-31.8%---- |
| 2 bedrooms |
$137,229 |
$196,357 |
$206,208 |
$96,637 |
-30.1%-33.5%+42.0% |
| 3 bedrooms |
$286,753 |
$244,147 |
$260,294 |
$134,033 |
+17.5%+10.2%+113.9% |
| 4 bedrooms |
$239,000 |
$492,800 |
$625,000 |
$170,606 |
-51.5%-61.8%+40.1% |
| all |
$330,244 |
$339,243 |
$327,127 |
$169,212 |
-2.7%+1.0%+95.2% |
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Panama City Beach Lifestyle
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When it comes to fun, the beach is only the beginning. From a fun-filled day at a water park to an exciting night on the town, there's something for everyone at Panama City Beach.
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Family Attractions
Panama City Beach has long been a favorite beach destination for families seeking an affordable, fun-filled vacation...
Beaches
Visitors have been traveling to Panama City Beach for its bright white sand and emerald green waters for hundreds of years...
Dining
Seafood is a way of life in Panama City Beach, so much so that the city is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World"...
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Diving
Thanks to an abundance of natural, historical and artificial reefs, Panama City Beach is known as the "Wreck Capital of the South"...
Events
Events at Panama City Beach...
Golf
Some of the best sand and water action in the area isn't found on the beach, but at our five championship golf courses...
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Nightlife
Whether you're looking to relax or party all night, Panama City Beach offers numerous options to guarantee an unforgettable evening...
Shopping
There's art for the casual lifestyle and the largest selection of swimwear, sportswear, tee shirts, and gifts in the region...
Watersports
With 27 miles of coastline, you can be sure that water activities are a mainstay in Panama City Beach. From the bay to the beach, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore all the water sports available here...
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Panama City Beach Nature
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Panama City Beach:
A Nature Lover's Paradise
 Panama City Beach is a nature's lover's paradise, playing host to many interesting varieties of marine and land animals. Within the emerald green waters of the Quit of Mexico, marine life is plentiful. Playfull bottle nosed dolphins may be seen at any time of the year. With patience, one can also see sea turtles, mania rays, puffer fish, sand dollars, man-of-war jellyfish, blue marlin, horseshoe crabs and many more.
Stunningly beautiful beaches, windswept dunes, dense pine flatwoods and marshes teeming with Wildlife makes St. Andrews State Recreation Area in Panama City Beach one of the areas most popular spots for nature based recreation. Visitors to the St Andrews State Recreation Area can enjoy all kinds of watersports, as well as bicycling and bird watching. Explorers and history buffs will enjoy the reconstructed Cracker Turpentine Still found within the park. The operation of the still is explained by a sales of drawings and exhibits. Distinctly identified nature trails cross the dunes and woodlands. Alligators, wading birds, deer, raccoon and many small animals may be seen. Campfire programs and guided walks are provided seasonally.
 Legendary worldwide for its beautify beaches and subtropical climate, Panama City Beach is a natural draw for vacationers seeking warmth and sunshine. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is always inviting with average year-round temperatures of 78 degrees and water temperatures averaging 72 degrees. The area received national attention when The Travel Channel named its shores the number four beach in America for 2000.
Panama City Beach, Florida
- Panama City beaches have long been known as the world’s most beautiful beaches - ranked in the top 20 in the nation. The powder-white sand, emerald green waters and tropical breezes have a hypnotic allure, which draws in visitors of all types. Panama City offers recreational activities for everyone, from nine months old to 90 years old. Activities include sunbathing, swimming with the dolphins, museums and billfishing.
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Panama City Beach News
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Search for "Panama City Beach FL" - Joseph Thomas Chambliss to Wed Jessica Lynn Nix : Weddings - The Star
| John and Beatrice Chambliss of Wewahitchka, FL are happy to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Joseph Thomas Chambliss to Jessica Lynn Nix, daughter of Mr. |
- Margaret Walburn Moody : Obituaries - The Star
| Margaret Walburn Moody of St. Joe Beach, FL., passed Wednesday December 26, 2007 at her home. |
- Panama City Beach, FL Resort Wins Local Awards - PRWeb
| The Bay Point Marriott, a Panama City Hotel, came out on top, bringing home three high honors from the magazine. |
- ResortQuest Offers Northwest Florida Beach Vacationers Gift Cards for Free Gas - PRWeb
| ResortQuest is pleased to offer their guests staying on the beautiful Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Beaches a variety of 'Gas Up & Go' Savings for their Memorial Day and Summer Beach Vacations. |
- Upcoming Custom Car & Truck Shows - Whaz Up - April 2008 - Automotive
| For more information, be sure to check out www.midnightfantasiesshow.com. Bring the Noize 2008 February 24 Phoenix, AZ Held at the Victory Lane Sports Park and hosted by Art of Noize, this show has grown to be ... |
- Orlando Jobs - Orlando Business Journal
| Controller / Director of Accounting - privately held environmental restoration start-up looking for CPA with public company experience. |
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Panama City Beach Recreation
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One of the most loved and well known beach resorts in the world. People come here to relax on its clean white sandy beaches or to participate in every water sport possible including fishing and scuba diving. Located in the Florida panhandle where vacation and travel opportunities are abundant makes for some of the hottest party spots anywhere.
St. Andrew's State recreation Area is one of the most popular recreation areas in all of Florida. In 1995, it was rated the number one beach in American by coastal authority Dr. Stephen Leatherman. The area is best known for the 1.5 miles of white sand beaches. The sand beaches are made up of quartz crystals which have been broken down over time.
During October come celebrate the annual Indian Summer Festival held at Frank Brown Park. The Indian Summer Festival is a three day event that consist of music, art, and seafood.
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Panama City Beach Transportation
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Transportation
Federal Interstates
Federal Highways
State Highways
Railroads |
I-10
US-98, US-231
SR-20, SR-22, SR-77, SR-79
Bay Line |
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Nearest Airport
# Runways
Longest Paved Runway (ft.)
Local Deep Water Port
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Panama City / Bay County International Airport*
2
6,308
Panama City Port Authority |
| * New, larger International Airport set to be completed 2009 |
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Panama City Beach Weather
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Water temperature averages 72 degrees with a average of 78 degree air temperature. This environment makes for a mild subtropical climate that last throughout the year.
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