This year for spring break, the Tourist Development Council (TDC) is marketing specifically to students based on geographic relevancy, based on whether it’s realistic to assume they’d actually come to our part of the country for Spring Break. Markets targeted are the Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southwest.
Here are the numbers broken down.
In yesterday’s TDC Marketing Committee officials were all but applauding creative ways to cater to our college friends that spend so much money on our beaches every year. Tourism Director and CEO, Dan Rowe underscored the importance of having a strong spring season in light of last summer’s perilous dip in tourism revenue; this is crucial to be sure that we can recover from any damage to our brand and image from the oil spill that barely touched our shores. Spring Break 2011 is poised to be the best spring season we’ve ever had.
The new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport had record breaking numbers this past summer, despite local difficulties. We had tons of traffic coming in, but we also had more traffic going out than we’ve ever seen here before. In fact, the number of people going out far exceeded expectations, so much so that the parking that was developed was not sufficient and the airport was forced to open temporary parking adjacent to the existing parking lot.
This article is part of our Real Estate category where we talk a bit about real estate in the Panama City Beach area. This post originally appeared on Blog.PanamaBeachRealty.com which often talks about real estate market conditions in Panama City Beach.
Initially, the 2010 Panama City Beach real estate market was stronger than in 2009. However, potential buyers became worried about the possibility of the Deep Horizon Oil spill, so sales declined in April and remained depressed until September. When purchasers realized that the spill would not affect the area, September 2010 sales volume increased. This still was not enough to return to 2009 levels.
Continue reading “Panama City Beach 2010 Real Estate Market Summary”
Being a new mother who recently transplanted to Panama City Beach, I found myself facing the daunting questions of the Modern Mom:
In this run down, I’m going to explore daycare options in Panama City Beach. Read on if you’re interested and don’t forget to share it with everyone you know if you find it usefull – here is the link: https://pcbdaily.com/pcb-daycare-guide
The Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament is hosted each July at Bay Point Marina in Panama City, FL. Since it’s inception in 1984, the Invitational has donated over $1 million back to the local community, with a focus on children’s charities.
Now in its 27th year, Bay Point remains the Gulf Coast’s only “invitation only” tournament, and brings together the top anglers on the sport fishing circuit. Long referred to as Bay County’s “Party of the Year”, the Invitational has also established itself as the premier sporting event on the Gulf of Mexico and is home to the first and second largest blue marlin ever weighed in the state of Florida.
Continue reading “Major Improvements To Bay Point Invitational”
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Isn’t it gorgeous out there? Out there – on Panama City Beach! Peaceful; and hear those birds calling over the waves. What a great time to be on the beach, getting ready for a brand new year. A great time to be a beachcomber AND see some Broadway style shows as well. We’re glad you’re starting your new year with us!
Continue reading “Weekend Events – and more! Sights and Shows”
For the third year in a row, Pier Park’s New Year’s Eve party was the largest on the beach. With a family friendly atmosphere, tons of excellent live entertainment, 7,000 beach balls, loads of fireworks and a warm night, it’s no wonder this was the place to be.
Continue reading “Pier Park New Year’s Eve Bash a Success [PICS]”
My Mom always told me that being happy was hard work. Her reasoning was that if being happy was easy, everyone would be feeling it.
In some ways, she’s right. It takes personal motivation to improve our lots in life, and if we keep doing the same things over and over, it’s no wonder that half the nation feels BLAH most of the time.
Well, here we are, facing the clean slate of a new, bright and shiny year. This is *our chance to try new things, and possibly make strides towards feeling a little more upbeat about ourselves.
(*side note, but did anyone else have a Goonies flashback there? When they’re stuck in the well and one of the kids starts shouting about “down here, this is OUR time!” No? No one else had a Goonies moment?)
Ok then, moving on, here’s a list of simple things to help 2011 turn out to be a great year.
Each year as the birds fly South for the winter, residents of Canada and the Northern-United States make their way to the beaches of Panama City Beach as well. PCB has grown accustomed to these seasonal visitors who have been deemed “Snowbirds.” To continue enticing snowbirds to travel to the white-sand shores and emerald coast Panama City Beach offers many great deals as well as many events and activities.
“Panama City Beach offers a REAL.FUN.BEACH. experience on a year round basis,” states Dan Rowe, president and CEO of the Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Each winter, thousands of visitors descend upon our beach for months at a time and more and more are hosting friends and family during their stay. We are a huge hit with grandchildren.”
January 13th- Chili Cook-Off
Benefitting the Senior Center, they will host a new cook-off series. Prizes will be awarded for the best traditional or non-tradition chilis. Each spectator will be provided with 5 tickets to place your vote, and entry will be $5.
February 10th- 1st Annual Senior Prom
The red carpet will be rolled out for the first annual Senior Prom at Edgewater Beach Resort. The prom will be complete with twist and shag contests and a King and Queen crowning. The winners of Prom King and Queen will receive a very generous prize package, set to include: two airline tickets for friends and families to visit them in Panama City Beach, a $500 gift card, limousine transportation, keys to the city, and decorated crowns. You can nominate a couple online.
February 14th- Valentine’s Day Sweets Bake-Off
Baking to the theme “Sweets for your Sweetie,” winter residents will compete with their best desserts. Entry will be $5, including 5 tickets to help place their votes for entrants.
February 24th- Soup Du Jour Cook-Off
Regardless of your secret ingredient, bring it to compete in this cook-off! Each spectator will be provided with 5 tickets to place your vote, and entry will be $5.
Discounts, special offers, and golf information is available online. Thank you for calling Panama City Beach your winter home!
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