Comments on: Make No Mistake, the Purpose of the New Airport is to MAKE MONEY http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money Panama City Beach Information, news, and updates including Pier Park and the Panama City Airport Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:17:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Mike http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19901 Mike Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:13:51 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19901 International flights to PCB...? Forget it, try selling the thousands of condos that are for sale first, bring in more opportunities for employment. If we think a new airport will turn our economy into the black, please call me, I have a nice piece of swamp land for you to buy and build another high rise on. With that said, I do hope the airport will help Bay and the surrounding counties, but I don't think it will for a very long period of time. International flights to PCB…? Forget it, try selling the thousands of condos that are for sale first, bring in more opportunities for employment. If we think a new airport will turn our economy into the black, please call me, I have a nice piece of swamp land for you to buy and build another high rise on.

With that said, I do hope the airport will help Bay and the surrounding counties, but I don’t think it will for a very long period of time.

]]> By: Elliot B http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19896 Elliot B Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:39:25 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19896 Most of Florida is overbuilt, and over the last decade has gone from one of the most inexpensive state's to live (circa 45th) to one of the more expensive state's in inhabit. Additionally, much of Florida has become crowed and congested which has translated to a compromised lifestyle. Northwest Florida offers potential residents an affordable alternative without any compromise to ones lifestyle. Heretofore, the inaccessibility of the area made growth in this region impossible. However with the addition of the new airport, the committment of Southwest (Thanks JOE), the newly created marketing initiatives, not to mention the wonderful climate and beaches, the region is a can't miss for sustained growth for decades to come. Some will fight this growth because they don't want to lose their "serene paradise", but change, growth and prosperity are inevitable. Unlike the remainder of Florida where the timing of recovery is unknown you can bet your last dollar that recovery will occur here prior to May 18, 2010 Most of Florida is overbuilt, and over the last decade has gone from one of the most inexpensive state’s to live (circa 45th) to one of the more expensive state’s in inhabit. Additionally, much of Florida has become crowed and congested which has translated to a compromised lifestyle. Northwest Florida offers potential residents an affordable alternative without any compromise to ones lifestyle. Heretofore, the inaccessibility of the area made growth in this region impossible. However with the addition of the new airport, the committment of Southwest (Thanks JOE), the newly created marketing initiatives, not to mention the wonderful climate and beaches, the region is a can’t miss for sustained growth for decades to come. Some will fight this growth because they don’t want to lose their “serene paradise”, but change, growth and prosperity are inevitable. Unlike the remainder of Florida where the timing of recovery is unknown you can bet your last dollar that recovery will occur here prior to May 18, 2010

]]> By: jobeibi http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19819 jobeibi Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:32 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19819 Richard, 388 will be 4-laned and better lit than it is now. http://pcbdaily.com/airport/west-bay-parkway Richard, 388 will be 4-laned and better lit than it is now.
http://pcbdaily.com/airport/west-bay-parkway

]]> By: James D. http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19816 James D. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:43:14 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19816 I think people are reacting with the same fervor as those in Atlanta did after landing the Olympics. Everyone thought they would immediately profit from hosting the '96 Games. The reality was quite the opposite. While the games raised the profile of Atlanta, the economic impact lagged in the form of regional growth over the course of a decade. Things to keep people sober: - We're still recovering from the Great Recession - Travel budgets are still restricted -- especially for families - The airport will also serve all of 30-A, South Walton, Destin and other regional destinations - It's a great catalyst for growth, but it will be slow and sustained - Southwest is only signed-on for three years! I think people are reacting with the same fervor as those in Atlanta did after landing the Olympics. Everyone thought they would immediately profit from hosting the ‘96 Games. The reality was quite the opposite. While the games raised the profile of Atlanta, the economic impact lagged in the form of regional growth over the course of a decade.

Things to keep people sober:
- We’re still recovering from the Great Recession
- Travel budgets are still restricted — especially for families
- The airport will also serve all of 30-A, South Walton, Destin and other regional destinations
- It’s a great catalyst for growth, but it will be slow and sustained
- Southwest is only signed-on for three years!

]]> By: Jason Koertge http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19814 Jason Koertge Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:40 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19814 Jay D, nope, not filtering comments here. The only comments that don't make it through the moderation process are the ones that have foul language or contain personal attacks to individuals. But I will say that we (pcbdaily) have always been very much in support of the airport and the positive economic development it will bring over the years, and although we've had many write their opinions in opposition to the airport, none of their arguments seem to hold the test of debate. Jay D, I would offer you a friendly challenge to offer some of your opposing thoughts on the airport. I love to debate the issues and promise to play fair ;-). Jay D, nope, not filtering comments here. The only comments that don’t make it through the moderation process are the ones that have foul language or contain personal attacks to individuals.

But I will say that we (pcbdaily) have always been very much in support of the airport and the positive economic development it will bring over the years, and although we’ve had many write their opinions in opposition to the airport, none of their arguments seem to hold the test of debate.

Jay D, I would offer you a friendly challenge to offer some of your opposing thoughts on the airport. I love to debate the issues and promise to play fair ;-) .

]]> By: Jay D http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19813 Jay D Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:46 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19813 Are we filtering the comments here? Every other site I've been on has at least a 50-50 mix of pro-con the airport and on this site there's nothing but comments for it? I don't think so. Are we filtering the comments here? Every other site I’ve been on has at least a 50-50 mix of pro-con the airport and on this site there’s nothing but comments for it? I don’t think so.

]]> By: Rob N http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19806 Rob N Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:22 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19806 I agree with you Richard! I agree with you Richard!

]]> By: Richard http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19801 Richard Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:10 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19801 Has anyone driven down 388 at night. If I was a first time visitor and take cab down the unlighted 2 lane country road leaving the airport in either direction I would fear for my life. The county is going to have to provide better lighting especially going out 388 towards 77. We will have the newest airport in the nation connected by a cow trail. Has anyone driven down 388 at night. If I was a first time visitor and take cab down the unlighted 2 lane country road leaving the airport in either direction I would fear for my life. The county is going to have to provide better lighting especially going out 388 towards 77. We will have the newest airport in the nation connected by a cow trail.

]]> By: karen Smith http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19798 karen Smith Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:42 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19798 I get so excited every time we start talking about our new airport!! As a Realtor and a person who flies often I am elated and welcome the growth and prosperity. I have also noticed already a kindred spirit and unity in the development of our beach that we love so much. I have also witnessed a growing enthusiasm and optimism that will be the foundation of a new improved Panama City Beach that people can actually get to. There will always be grouchy grumpy folks who just love to whine but thankfully I do not run into them too often Jason, thanks so much for keeping us up to date and giving us a place to let our voices be heard!!! I get so excited every time we start talking about our new airport!! As a Realtor and a person who flies often I am elated and welcome the growth and prosperity. I have also noticed already a kindred spirit and unity in the development of our beach that we love so much. I have also witnessed a growing enthusiasm and optimism that will be the foundation of a new improved Panama City Beach that people can actually get to. There will always be grouchy grumpy folks who just love to whine but thankfully I do not run into them too often
Jason, thanks so much for keeping us up to date and giving us a place to let our voices be heard!!!

]]> By: gerald http://pcbdaily.com/airport/make-no-mistake-the-purpose-of-the-new-airport-is-to-make-money#comment-19795 gerald Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:10:30 +0000 http://pcbdaily.com/?p=6357#comment-19795 well it will probably make a big difference and i am all for it well it will probably make a big difference and i am all for it

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