2011 Tourism Predictions- Staffing Spree

This is the third article in a series that explores 2011 Tourism Predictions for Panama City Beach.

“If you market it, you must be prepared to staff it”

This is a *statement liberated from Socrates’s, um- well, his lesser known cousin, ahem, **Heraclitus.

However, let’s not quarrel over the origins of the statement, and opt to simply take into consideration it’s message.

We’ve been marketing, promoting, negotiating and canoodling with every possible venue, avenue, social site and persons, to spread the good word.

The word being that Spring Break & the Summer Season of 2011, is bigger and now-with-more-sparkles, then this past year of troubled times. The campaign has been proving it’s success through various ways of tracking, and along with the success of inviting the masses into our community, we’ve properly followed through by reaching out to the employable community to help handle the welcomed influx.

Article Below

Continue reading “2011 Tourism Predictions- Staffing Spree”

Weekend Events – Eclectic!

Looking for Panama City Beach events? Bookmark our Events section!

If the sun shines, we will plan it, execute it and revel in it.   Proof of this statement lies in the expanding events calenders County Wide.

We listed a few, eclectic options for you here but if you have something you want to share with us, don’t hesitate- let us know!

Weekend Events for February 25-27

Continue reading “Weekend Events – Eclectic!”

SCHLOTZSKY’S Opens in Pier Park

Pier Park and Panama City Beach, are in for a sandwich influx this season.

Along with the news of Subway opening up in Pier Park, sandwich enthusiast can look forward to Schlotzsky’s moving in and joining the Pier Park family.

Schlotzsky’s started it’s nation wide take-over, with humble origins that date back to 1971.  Originally launched in Austin, Texas with a basic menu comprised of sourdough bread and a selection of premium meats, cheeses and olives.

The humble beginning eventually morphed into 35 locations nationwide and four foreign locations. I have to say, I wish I would have known that during my travels through out Spain.

I loved trying out the local cuisine, but every now and then, even an American Girl traveling abroad, craves the simple taste of home. Be it toasted sub, or a New York bagel.

Schlotzsky’s Pier Park store is opening it’s doors on February 21, 2011 and boast an eclectic selection of subs, wraps, salads and gourmet pizzas, along with desserts and soups.

Details Below

Continue reading “SCHLOTZSKY’S Opens in Pier Park”

Weekend Events- Festival, Doo-Wop & Roller Derby

Looking for Panama City Beach events?  Bookmark our Events section!

As usual, our sleepy little town is proving to be anything but that.  This weekend offers a variety of events filled with Strawberries, a little Doo-Wop, and some fast action Roller Derby.

Weekend events for February 11-13 (Friday-Sunday)

Continue reading “Weekend Events- Festival, Doo-Wop & Roller Derby”

PCB’s Guide To Superbowl Shin-Digs

Superbowl Sunday is almost here, and football fans nationwide are stocking up on face-paint, home-made signs and honing their Heckle-Skills (aka:  The  Art of Fine Heckling.)

It’s a real skill, I swear. I think it’s an elective course at FSU. Either way, there’s literally, thousands of ways to get your pre-game on, but where to spend the big day is an entirely different beast.

So, we took it upon ourselves to give you an idea of which locations are hosting Superbowl parties.

Sunday Sunday SUNDAY

Continue reading “PCB’s Guide To Superbowl Shin-Digs”

Polka Dots Releases Inner Kid, Smile

Walking into Polka Dots in Pier Park, is like suddenly finding yourself teleported back to the days of when the Andy Griffith show and soda-pop shops were quickly becoming the rage.

Something about this store connects with the little kid in me,  discretely loosening  the feeble reigns connected to my Adult Decorum.  As soon as that little kid tastes the sweet, sweet freedom, races through the store giggling at the fake dog poop and merrily banging away on the Rock’em Sock’em Robot Game, he’s filled with a grin reminiscent of a whole slice of watermelon in his mouth.

Continue reading “Polka Dots Releases Inner Kid, Smile”

Top 5 Things To Do for Valentines

It’s that time again, the one day of the year when it’s universally acceptable to let our inner sentimentalist out to play.

It’s the proper occasion to get all decked out in something red and possibly glitzy, then rush around trying to find, buy or liberate flowers for those we love (or like, or at the very least, tolerate) a little more then others.

For me, Valentines Day usually involves a futile (but good-hearted) attempt to utilize the excessive amount of art supplies we have laying around our house, then proceed to create some semblance of a  home-made valentines card for my Husband.  Since, hey– it’s the thought that counts right?

So what if that thought is now buried under 10 layers of glitter, and covered with-in an inch of it’s life by an over-zealous doily application?

Lasting Love stays, no matter how much glitter is forever embedded in the carpet.

Valentines Day traditions vary from person to person, but if you’re like many, a night on the town might be your cuppa tea.

Top Five Things To Do

Continue reading “Top 5 Things To Do for Valentines”

Pier Park 2011 Event Schedule

This is an old article, please go here to see new information

The little universe of Pier Park offers everything from larger chain stores, to little Mom-n-Pops quirky shops.

If we factor in the  live music, diverse dining opportunities, optional drinks and some mighty fine people-watching spots, we’ve got ourselves a  bona fide, must-see destination situation.

Now that we’ve officially launched ourselves in to 2011, it’s time  to update our social calendars with Pier Parks upcoming events scheduled through out the year.

Quick Reference Of Events

Continue reading “Pier Park 2011 Event Schedule”

PCB Strawberry Festival

The Panama City Beach Strawberry Festival, Valentine’s Day Weekend  (Sat & Sun, Feb 12-13) at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater.

The Festival will include  Sweet Farm Fresh Strawberries, Great Music, Hay Rides, Free Games for kids, Green Amusement Rides, Tons of vendors, Great Food, Miss Strawberry Pageant, Country Music Singing Contest, Car Show and Much Much More!

Event Schedule

Continue reading “PCB Strawberry Festival”