Horses Will Be Hung Tonight on New Carousel in Pier Park

The crew is onsight and the gears are falling into place on the new carousel in Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Workers have been bringing all the parts and peices over all day and the frame is up right now, as of 5:45 pm.

“We’ll hang the horses tonight, they have a terrible habit of coming alive and walking off in the middle of the night.” said the forman of the crew. “This is a Herschell Carousel,” he said, “this is a ride out of Jersey, from a time when these things were actually rides.” He was telling me that the new ones will last 10 years, if they are taken care of, but the old ones like these, they are still in use all across the country. Apparently this is a great carousel – nice job, Teddy.

Set to open April 1, the carousel should be completely assembled by tomorrow or Sunday. Then, all they have to do is clean it up. If you are on the beach tonight, you should stop by and take a look.

11 Drowned in 2008, Why Can't We Get Lifeguards?

Tuesday the Bay County Commissioners “balked” at the idea of giving the City of Panama City Beach $108,000 to fund lifeguards at Rick Seltzer Park because of the expense and liability concerns. Seriously? I mean, come on. We went through this last year, all the controversy, and we had 11 tourists that drown here on our beaches! Pensacola has had 4 drownings in five years, Walton County had none last year, we had 11! Eleven drownings in one year! That’s more in one year than we’ve ever had! How does this not deeply concern those in charge?

Today, a Letter to the Editor was published in the News Herald that’s quite good. In fact, some of the above was sourced from it. Read it here.

The writer goes on to say that one could make a worthy argument that safer beaches could, in fact, be used as a marketing ploy to help draw people to our area. We want a WOW marketing campaign, how’s this for a nugget: “Feel Safe on Panama City Beach” – that will draw families. How does the bad press look when potential visitors hear about 11 people drowning in our waters in one year, as opposed to none in our neighboring Walton County, whom I might ad is our direct competition. Are people scared of coming to our beaches? Are our beaches deemed dangerous to tourists looking to come to our area? State your opinion in the comments section.

I understand there are legal ramifications for everything and liability issues with every action we as a community make, but why aren’t we taking tourism and city officials from our neighboring areas out to lunch to pick their brains on how they are doing it. This isn’t some novel idea that no one’s figured out how to do. Communities are doing this, communities have been doing this for a long time, there is a formula that works, and we need to employ it in Panama City Beach.

The author of the article reminds us that Chairman Jerry Girvin backed away from supporting this Tuesday after receiving conflicting reports from lawyers concerning liabilities of the County. What!? So, find another lawyer, read the precedents he proposes and make a more informed decision. Again, others are doing this, and the success is obviously apparent.

Commissioner Mike Thomas was concerned about the idea of spending $100k on something that primarily benefited tourists. Yea, benefitted tourists LIVES. 100 grand to save a few lives is more than worth it – the good publicity we’d get off it alone would make it worth our while, saving lives would be icing on the cake. Oh, and may I remind you that tourists are the lifeblood of our area? We have NO industry here except tourism. We scare them off, we’re screwed.

TDC Issues Trash Letter to Industry, City Backs It

As part of the initiative to formalize the actions taken by the TDC during this month’s regularly scheduled board meeting, Dan Rowe, President of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau and Marty McDaniel, Chairman of the TDC signed a letter sent out to local tourism industry partner businesses. The letter explains the increase in trash receptacles and asks for support in keeping our beaches clean.

The letter in full:

Dear Tourism Industry Partner:

Expressing its ongoing commitment to the future of Panama City Beach, the Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) adopted a Strategic Plan. That Plan focuses on developing Panama City Beach into a year-round destination, promoting our world-class beaches and enhancing each visitor’s experience. For each of these initiatives outlined in the Plan, we MUST continue to protect and preserve Panama City Beach’s primary natural resource and attraction – the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the sugar-white sands of our shorelines.

To further our ability to beautify, protect and market our beach, last week the TDC Board of Directors took action by earmarking an additional $250,000 to enhance our annual “Keep the Beaches Clean” Campaign. These additional funds will support immediate tactics that address the overwhelming increase of visitors and traffic our beaches experience during the spring and summer months, as well as long term strategies that focus on public awareness and year-round maintenance and upkeep.

Effective immediately, the TDC increased the number of trash receptacles on the beach from 578 to 778 barrels. During Spring Break, an additional 200 barrels were deployed in heavily trafficked areas of the beach. The TDC also authorized our beach maintenance contractor to increase the number of times the beach is raked throughout the year, including the daily raking of impacted areas during Spring Break and immediately following peak holidays. Additionally, the TDC is investigating, and is considering different alternatives for providing biodegradable trash bags at public beach points as part of this campaign.

As important as the TDC’s efforts are, the businesses located on the beachfront share in the responsibility of picking up trash behind their respective places of business. Last week the City Council of the City of Panama City Beach asked us to include with this letter the portion of the current litter prevention ordinance which requires owners along the corridors most travelled by tourists to keep their property free of litter (Chapter 12, Garbage and Trash, Section 12-7). The City has asked us to remind everyone in the City that this Section carries a baseline civil penalty of $250 per day. If you have specific questions about this ordinance, please contact Panama City Beach Code Enforcement.

We strongly encourage each of you to join the TDC in improving, protecting and maintaining the beaches by picking up the trash behind your property. With your support and partnership, we can protect and preserve the unparalleled beauty of Panama City Beach for locals and visitors to enjoy each day of the year.

To read the ordinances, download the full letter with the ordinances included here.

I think this is a good move. Not specifically talking about the $250 mentioned above, but I don’t think the penalty is severe enough for litterers. Growing up in Texas, there were state-wide advertising campaigns encouraging people to put “trash in its place.” “Don’t Mess With Texas,” I think they even commissioned Willie Nelson to write a song and make a music video. In Plano, there were fines of $500 doled out when you threw trash out of your window. It was considered a serious offense, and growing up in that type of environment has distilled in me that littering is wrong. To this day, I don’t even throw as much as a bubble gum wrapper out of my window.

Spring Break is nasty, but this goes way beyond Spring Break. This comes down to keeping our whole area clean, ALL THE TIME. I think this is a step in the right direction with regards to our tourist activities, but the City needs to step up and increase the litter fines and beef up the enforcement. This is a win-win scenario (except for those inconsiderate enough to litter) – the City creates a way to increase revenue, and the community as a whole benefits from a cleaner Panama City Beach. I’m not usually for expanding government in any way, but some times some things are just necesary.

Flo Rida, NERD Rocked the House, Crowd More Tame

After the Lil Wayne show last week organizers came away with valuable experience on how to handle “big” names in our little beach town. I thought it was pretty crazy, but didn’t realize the chaos that was actually unfolding all day – I guess that was one of the reason the media was kicked out. If last week’s show was a cat 3 hurricane, yesterday was a tropical depression. Of course, the turnout wasn’t quite as hefty either. Good show guys, good show.

Unfortunately I was unable to make the finals for the USA Rock Paper Scissors (otherwise known as USARPS) competition, but one lucky (or strategically cunning, ‘eh Matti?) college student walked away with a hefty $20,000 check payable to his college tuition. He’s a mechanical engineering student at Syracuse, so he needs the money. Congratulations “Naco”. More on USARPS later.

NERD rocked the house. The lyrics weren’t exactly kid-friendly, but the music was actually quite awesome. They played with two drummers who were both amazing and refused to shy away at showing off their talent. Being a drummer at heart that hasn’t played in years, I still love a great drum solo. Maybe one day I’ll own a set again.

There weren’t as many in attendance, but I would say that thousands were still there. I think I was the only press allowed in – I feel special.

Encouraged by the performers, the audience practiced copious amounts of crowd surfing and were egged on to create a mash pit. The energy was high and the crowd seemed to jump with every beat. Most everyone was college age, but I saw a few younger and older – some with parents.

As I was heading up to the roof, I asked a friend that works for Boardwalk, “So, where’s Flo’s tour bus,” remembering the craziness getting Lil Wayne from his bus to the stage. “No buses are allowed on property. He was escorted in earlier quietly to prevent pandemonium.” I asked where he was, her reply: “I can’t even tell you, Jason.” I thought I was special.

Flo Rida was on time, right on time, actually. Of course, I think his maturity as a performer was evident. He was professional at getting the crowd hyped often joining the crowd at their level and at one point offering to give away his diamond cross necklace, “. . . diamonds are a lady’s best friend,” he said. I didn’t see him actually give the necklace away, I’m sure that would have been greatly discouraged as it was probably worth tens of thousands of dollars. I think we would have surely seen a mash pit then.

On this particular sunny day, the sand was warm, and the water was warmer than last week, although it was still a brisk 68 degrees. But, the air temp was close to 80, but in the sweaty crowd, it felt like 90.

I took a couple hundred pictures, here are the best 40-something. If you aren’t following us on Twitter, you missed some great live updates. Follow us now so you can keep up with all the live action in the future. Plus, you can keep up with what we are doing throughout the day and be notified of new posts.

Local Filmmaker Makes Sweet Vid, Enters Big Contest

A local filmmaker and friend, Eric Darnell has created a rather sweet video for entrance into an international film competition. “Reset” is a 3 minute video referencing Memento, staring Guy Pierce. The premise is of a man who’s memory resets everynight when he sleeps, waking the next morning with no recollection of the previous day.

This is a must see.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3598829&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1
Reset: from Eric Darnell on Vimeo.

The story of Leonard Shelby in the 2K film Memento is with out a doubt one of the most innovative films ever made as well as the inspiration for the Bloom Fest 3 entry entitled RESET.

New Airport Aerial Pictures and Update

Contract 1: Heavy Civil and Airfield Lighting
Approximately 80% of the contract work is complete with only 55.8% of the contract time used.

Underground utilities are being installed in the General Aviation area.
Fine grading along the runway is continuing.
Seeding is ongoing in the North section of the site.
Installation of the centerline lighting cans is approximately 75% complete.

Approximately 115 pieces of heavy equipment are in operation at any one time with approximately 160 personnel on site for the heavy civil (contract 1) and utilities (contract 3) contracts.

Contract 2: Terminal Building, ATCT and Support Buildings
Approximately 18% of contract work is complete with 25% of contract time utilized.

Terminal:
All shoring has been removed from Area A.
Installation of re-steel on Level 2 of Area B is complete.
Beginning to prep the slab on grade between areas B and C.

Air Traffic Control Tower:
Pile cap complete using approximately 350 cubic yards of concrete.
Beginning to form up the 1st level.

Air Maintenance Facility:
Backfilling of maintenance pit is complete. Preparing for slab on grade.

Air Cargo Facility:
Installation of pre-engineered metal building is ongoing.

Public Safety Building:
Completed concrete pour of perimeter footings/elevator footing.

Rental Car Facility:
Completing installation of underground utilites.

The average manpower on site for Contract 2 per day is 105 people based on a five day work week. Manpower on Saturdays is approximately 31 people.

Contract 3: Utility Contract
Approximately 18% of contract work is complete with 15% of contract time utilized.

Main Access Road:
3W2” Power Distribution Duct Bank: 53% complete.
Street light duct work: 65% complete.

Joyner Road:
24” water main: 90% complete.

GA Access Road:
30” water main: 45% complete.

Lift Station:
30% complete.

CR-388 & Main Entrance:
8” Directional Drill is complete.

Source: newpcairport.com

New Group Calls Emergency Public Meeting to Discuss PCB Safety Issues

Families & Friends 4 A Safe Panama City Beach is organizing an emergency community meeting of concerned citizens, businesses, churches, civic organizations and others to discuss several topics. At the top of the agenda is the ongoing tragedies of College/Student Spring Break, the TDC and other issues effecting the image and safety of our community and visitors. Please Read the following letter from PCB resident and ministry leader Mark Canfora-one of the founders of this concerned citizens group:

This is a request for prayer and action. Children are being hurt severely and many have died.

We are announcing a community meeting (awaiting confirmation) at Arnold High School Monday- 03/30/09 at 7 p.m.in the Auditorium in Panama City Beach (which is less than two weeks before the 4/11/09 festival @ Pier Park Amphitheater)

We will gather to discuss the festival and the 20-year tragic history of PCB college/student spring break. We will come together as a community to say No More!

A group – Families & Friends 4 A Safe Panama City Beach – has been formed and we ask you to get involved, attend and share this message with friends and family if possible.

Please reach out to your sphere of influence and contacts and relay this message. As a community of believers, families and concerned citizens we are organizing an effort to stop this annual abuse and insanity as we gather in hope, unity, prayer and action to put an end to this horrible and tragic situation.

Over the past 20 years (Police/Hospital/Sheriff records – 9 years obtained – year 2000) there have been many tragedies in excess of 50 deaths (murders, pedestrian, drowning, falls, auto) thousands of rapes and sexual assaults and nearly 50,000 of police reported crimes/incidences.
Financially: millions of dollars in property damage, litter control, and police, EMS and fire costs.

This year in the first two weeks (4 weeks remaining) of spring break alone…there has been a shooting, a knifing, and an estimated 30 plus sexual assaults, rapes, etc. and countless other police actions and involvement.

My Pastor, Greg Aldridge/Cornerstone Family Fellowship/Panama City and his wife, found a girl one morning last week in the Baypoint residential area, stumbling along the road (in a date-rape drug and or alcohol induced daze). She was partially clothed with a blanket wrapped around her. She was dumped there after she was apparently sexually assaulted by one or many abusers.

Below Are Several of Many Thousand PCB Spring Break Tragedies

Police Officer Kight Murdered Easter Sunday 2005

2009 Several Drugged & Raped

2009 Student Shot

2008/2009…18 Yr. Old Raped/Thrown From Building/Man gets 30 Years

http://www.newsherald.com for other recent/current stories, accidents/deaths/injuries.

Please Attend the Public Meeting: Arnold High School March 30, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Also:
Please Join us at Pier Park Amphitheater for a free Celebration of Life & Family Festival
Saturday April 11, 2009 from 1-9 p.m. http://www.markcanforaministries.com/festival09/

Families & Friends 4 A Safe Panama City Beach
Mark Canfora Ministries
http://www.IveGotHope.com

Pier Park Events Schedule

Down and Dirty, no editorial here. I’m gonna get right to the point:

5K SPORTS CLINIC AT PIER PARK

MARCH 14, 21 and 28, 2009
APRIL 4 and 11, 2009

Runners welcome to train and learn with Freedom Sports

WHAT: For five Saturdays in March and April, runners are invited to Pier Park for the 5K Sports Clinic hosted by Freedom Sports.

COST: This event is free and open to the public

WHEN:
Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
March 14, 21 and 28, 2009
April 4 and 11, 2009

WHERE:
Pier Park – Amphitheater
600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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PIER PARK HOSTS SPRING BREAK FASHION SHOW

NOON on SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009

Shopping center showcases fashionable finds for all ages!

WHAT: Spring fashions are in bloom at Pier Park as it hosts the Spring Break Fashion Show on Saturday, March 21. Put on by Pier Park tenants, this colorful display of designs will feature looks for all ages and price points.

Participating retailers include Ava Blue Boutique, Bellies & Babies, Blender, Cache, Carters, Crocs, Déjà vu, Jake at the Beach, Peace Frogs, Ron Jons, Shimmering Seas, Southern Waters, Sunglass World, tatoe tots, Trans Fashions and Unique Boutique by Irene and Co. Hair and makeup provided by Solace Day Spa.

COST: This event is free and open to the public

WHEN: Saturday, March 21 at Noon

WHERE:
Pier Park – Promo Area
600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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PIER PARK HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS OVER EASTER WEEKEND

Shopping center hosts Easter egg hunts and Easter concert

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009

WHAT: Over the Easter weekend Pier Park invites Panama City Beach residents to enjoy several community events.

On Saturday, April 11 kids are invited to the Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny, which will be held on the volleyball court grassy area at 3 p.m. There will be egg hunts for three different age groups: 2 – 3, 4 – 6 and 7 – 10 year olds.

Then families are invited to stick around for an Easter Concert by the Mark Canfora Band in the Amphitheater from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is free to the public and pets are welcome.

WHEN: Easter Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m.

Easter Concert: Saturday, April 11 from 4 to 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Pier Park
600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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PIER PARK HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS OVER LAST WEEKEND IN APRIL

Shopping center hosts art show, green expo and reggae festival

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 to SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009

WHAT: During the last weekend in April, Pier Park invites Panama City Beach residents to enjoy several community events.

The Spring Art Fling will celebrate creativity, featuring the works of various artists and art activities for kids Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26.

On Saturday, April 25, guest will enjoy eco-friendly fun presented by Reggae J’s Island Grill. There will be money-saving and earth-friendly ideas and products at the Go Green Expo, with recyclables arts and crafts for kids. Enjoy live entertainment, food and drink specials, hair wraps and more at the 2nd Annual Reggae Fest. Festivities will be held in the promo and green grass areas, as well as at Reggae J’s Island Grill.

WHEN: Spring Art Fling
Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Go Green Expo presented by Reggae J’s Island Grill
Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2nd Annual Reggae Fest presented by Reggae J’s Island Grill
Saturday, April 25 starting at 11 a.m.

WHERE:
Pier Park
600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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PIER PARK HOSTS THUNDER BEACH SPRING BIKE RALLY

Panama City residents invited to motorcycle show

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 to SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009

WHAT: During the first weekend in May, those who feel the need for speed are invited to the Thunder Beach Spring Bike Rally.

From Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3, motorcycle lovers can go ‘hog’ wild with a bike show and demonstrations by the Harley Davidson Drill Team.

WHEN: Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3 during mall hours

WHERE:
Pier Park – Green grass area

600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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KIDS GET SOME TURTLE TIME AT PIER PARK

Turtle appreciation day teaches children about beloved local animal

11 A.M. to 2 P.M. on SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009

WHAT: On Saturday, May 30, kids are invited to break out of their shells for a fun day of discovery at Turtle Time.

Pier Park welcomes children to come and see mock turtle nests and learn about these interesting creatures in the green grass area of the volleyball court.

WHEN: Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:
Pier Park – Green grass area of the volleyball court
600 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

MORE INFO FOR ALL EVENTS:
(850) 236-9974

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-17

Don’t forget to go to pier park today for st patricks day. #
@BjComedy Was that you behind the Summit on stage today? the frozen butter was terrible. still gagging thinking about it. #
@Jon_Devore I was out there, but I left at 2:30 after no show. what time did you guys end up jumping? #
I give up on the redbull act. I’m going home. #
spinaker, but still no copter. – Photo: http://bkite.com/05xOn #
Spring break 2009 behind spinaker – Photo: http://bkite.com/05xMc #
I’m out behind spinaker, waiting for the redbull aerobatic helicopter to perform. #
What’s your favorite thing about Panama City Beach? #
@DustinBryson sweet! #
Arrrgh – Photo: http://bkite.com/05tP3 #
Plans changed. At red rose pizzeria. Best local italian in pcb – Photo: http://bkite.com/05tND #
I’m at Red Rose Gem – http://bkite.com/05tN7 #
@DustinBryson haha, that’s great. You got some sweet shots yourself. What lens you using for your wide shots? #
got a hot date with my wife on the Betsy Ann Riverboat tonight! They’re our newest sponsor! http://tinyurl.com/d35yo4 #
Carousel gooing in at pier park – Photo: http://bkite.com/05tgr #
@MikeMcDaniel someone elses who’s letting me borrow it. #
You’ve got to love old trucks that barely start and have tons of play in the steering wheel. Sure is great for moving stuff though #
@pcbeach Lil Wayne pix http://tinyurl.com/czlnv9 #
Trying to get a new twitter app running for facebook fan pages #
@PCBeach yea, was there. totally crazy. you can see preliminary pix at http://tinyurl.com/b5bzhk check pcbaily l8r for hirez in reply to PCBeach #
Dude, more traffic! I wanna go home! – Photo: http://bkite.com/05r7u #
@DustinBryson yep, but some promo guys got me on the roof. I got some pretty sweet shots. #
Alright. Enough craziness for one day. I gotta go home and get some work done. #
Apparently this is lil waynes bus, and apparently he’s one of the most popular performers in the country – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qZd #
Alright, made onto a roof. Where’s a telephoto lense when you need it! #
Mtv just kicked all the media out. Sup with that. #
Lil wayne is two hours late, must have gotten caught in traffic #
Crowds are getting ready for the famous people to come on stage – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qUF #
A little backstage goodness – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qQ7 #
Press box baby – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qPY #
People are parked on the side of the road all the way down to ripleys – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qKL #
Wow. I probably say this every year, but I don’t remember it being this conjested last year. #
Traffic on middlebeach road traveling towards the beach before walmart. – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qIv #
Heading to boardwalk to check out the RPS tourney #
As you can tell, I’m quite amazed at the fog and how it can be clear just a few blocks away – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qGJ #
Wow, just came out of the gym and the fog is completely gone! #
The fog has actually cleared a little from an hour ago when the visibility was maybe 150 feet. – Photo: http://bkite.com/05qcN #
The trash was disgusting, but I had actually expected worse. Not sure if that is good or bad. #
Trash trash every where. – Photo: http://bkite.com/05pck #
I just watched some guy smash a beer can on his head and throw it on the ground on thomas drive. #
I’m at Boardwalk Beach Resort – http://bkite.com/05pax #
@karensbeach just ran into two of the competitors for the RPS tourney in the airport! http://tinyurl.com/c5m5br #
The rock paper scissors champion is coming to Panama City Beach for a tournament tomorrow. yea, you heard me right. #
I’m at Regency Towers – http://bkite.com/05owr #
Looks like some clouds are rolling in – Photo: http://bkite.com/05owe #
Just heard that the “word on the street” was that all the hotels in pcb were full. Is this true? #
@SheenaBa who’s on fire?? The beach is super foggy in reply to SheenaBa #
Yes, that’s fog. You can barely make out the silhouette of the legacy hotel. – Photo: http://bkite.com/05mT9 #
Big time line at sharkys – Photo: http://bkite.com/05mPA #
We have no idea how cool the avp tournament is going to be on pnama city beach. The crowds will be bigger than expected. #
Avp press conference – Photo: http://bkite.com/05mM8 #
At avp press conference on top of seahaven – Photo: http://bkite.com/05mJG #
@DustinBryson If you are referring to the “new agency”. you guys should def put in an rfq when they are put out. in reply to DustinBryson #
They are reporting that jenn barbee will bring something that is fresh, hip and great. ‘Very fun stuff’. Refreshing. #
It has been recomended that a new agency be found at the end of the fiscal year. #
Tdc is very disappointed with agency, namely ypatnership. Buddy wilkes says the ‘wow’ is not in anything they are proposing #

St. Patrick's Day at Pier Park

pattys_day_2 Pier Park will be filled with Leprechaun spirit in celebration of St. Patricks Day. Every year various forms of liquid are dyed green, including water, soda, beer and even the Chicago River, yes, they dye the whole thing.

The history of St. Patricks day started in the 5th century when St. Patrick, a converted Christian traveled the island and converted the people of Ireland. One of many myths tell of him ridding the island of Ireland of all snakes, although, the History Channel says there were never snakes in Ireland. Many historians explain this as an analogy of converting all the pagans. The date is believed to have come from the day St. Patrick died, and the holiday is celebrated every year around the world, with many countries taking the day off work. Many in Ireland spend the morning in church and the afternoon celebrating.

Today, you’ll find green beer at Hofbrau Beer Garden and live entertainment at Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Hofbrau will have two for one drinks and Margaritaville will have food and drink specials all day long, serving the signature “Who’s to Blame” green margarita.

For more information, call Pier Park at 850 236 9974.