Major Improvements To Bay Point Invitational

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.

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Weekend Events – and more! Sights and Shows

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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!
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Pier Park New Year’s Eve Bash a Success [PICS]

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.

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10 Simple Ways To Improve Life in 2011

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.

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Something for the Snowbirds

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.”

What are some events?

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!

 

“Back To The 50’s (and 60’s) Tonight” Presented by the Pyramid School of Fine Arts

In case you missed it last year, the Panama City Pyramid School of Fine Arts will be putting on their fantastic musical performance “Back to the 50’s (and 60’s) Tonight” again in the New Year, and it will be the perfect cure for the post-Christmas blues! Continue reading ““Back To The 50’s (and 60’s) Tonight” Presented by the Pyramid School of Fine Arts” →

Pier Park Beach Ball Drop 2010 [Schedule]

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It seems like just a few days ago I was on the beach, marveling at how much sand my toddler managed to capture in his diaper. Yet, here we are, watching another year pack its bags, while preparing to welcome in the next guest of our calender year.

In an effort to keep 2010 from having hard feelings over being ushered out, Pier Park has been busy creating a New Year’s Eve bash guaranteed to welcome 2011 in with a bang, while helping 2010 leave feeling like a pimp.

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The History of the New Year’s Resolution

Out of nowhere today, I was hit with the realization that this time last year I was in the middle of having a bonafide meltdown, partially freaked out over just giving birth to our first baby and partially zombiefied from the lack of sleep (see aforementioned newborn).  Adding to the hormonal mayhem, my Mom had just been admitted into Hospice and within the next 10 days, would pass away.

Needless to say, I was emotionally confused over entering 2010 and looking back, I think the one resolution I made, was to just put my head down, and keep moving towards a better tomorrow.

Now that  2010  is getting hit with the door on it’s numerical butt, I’m overjoyed with the possibilities of 2011. My renewed sense of enthusiasm is heightened with the knowledge that last year is about to become a fading light and finally, FINALLY, I can see what the whole New Year’s Eve Resolution *hubaloo is all about.

It’s about leaving the old behind and turning to face a new day with the world giving you a chance to leave the old, the ugly and the out-dated, behind.

Yet, being someone who’s obsessed with traditions, history and “where it all began” concepts, I’ve begun to wonder about the story behind the New Year’s traditions that we now just accept as normal.

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Lakefront Home in Riviera Beach [$185k]

The Beach Show is part of our Real Estate category where we talk a bit about real estate in the Panama City Beach area.  If you have awesome video content you’d like us to feature, talk to us about advertising, and we’d be glad to consider your content.

This post originally appeared on The Beach Show which airs a new episode of super hot real estate deals each Wednesday morning.

This week they have ALL THREE DEALS under $186k.  The first one is on a quaint lake in Riviera Beach – a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a covered car port.  Hot deal number 2 is also in Riviera Beach, similar size as hot deal number 1, but it comes in at only $130k.  These two seem very nice for the price.  Deal three is a split floor plan with a HUGE master bedroom.