Have you looked at the weather? – Wait-stay here – The main thing you’ll need this weekend on Panama City Beach is a nap; do bring sunscreen so you can nap on the beach if you like. There are tons of great things happening in Panama City Beach this weekend, including Thunder Beach (and all their associated venues), Oktoberfest and more!
There is truly something for everyone here this weekend!
Continue reading “Weekend Events – Thunder Beach, Oktoberfest, Dread Clampitt”
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Best fish tacos in PCB.
They said he has the best fish tacos in town. Knowing the term “best” is relative, depending on who’s using it, the term “best” is relevant to me in my description of them; they are delicious. But, I’m hardly a fish taco connoisseur. After countless emails raving about the superb quality of Finn’s Island Style Grubb, located next to Mr. Surf’s Surf Shop on Thomas Drive, I had to check them out. What I found was amazing, and what owner Justin Buxton does to his fish tacos is inspiring. His business model is simple: provide excellent quality, unique flavor, keep it small and do it in a laid back atmosphere. This is what kept him in business over the summer when oil threatened the beaches of Panama City Beach, trashing summer tourism numbers and possibly damaging the perception of Panama City Beach for years to come.
Here’s your Panama City Beach fishing report from Sunjammers Watersports. Mackeral are biting at the Russell Fields pier across from Pier Park, kayakers are catching sailfish and Snapper season is opening back up on October 1 through November 21st.
Wow, this must be the week. If you’re reading this, take the hint and plan your next trip to Panama City Beach. 😉
We just posted our latest survey, and to bait your responses, one of the prizes is a two night stay at Laketown Wharf, amongst a flury of other very cool prizes. But, this isn’t about our survey, this is about what Sterling Resorts is doing. It’s really awesome.
They’re giving away a two night, three day stay in a TWO bedroom condo at one of their Panama City Beach resorts. As if that wasn’t enough, this vacation is on the Panama City Beach Seafood Wine and Music Festival weekend and is accompanied by 5 three day tickets to the festival, so you can come with your whole family, enjoy the festival all weekend and go home with memories that will last a lifetime. And, in the spirit of a late night infomercial – wait, there’s more! Also included, the winner will get a $50 gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings.
Continue reading “FREE Sterling Resorts Vacation AND Seafood Festival Tickets”
That’s right, you read correctly, all you have to do is answer three questions (multiple choice – no wrong answers) and you have a chance to win $1,000 worth of stuff. We are putting something big together, and we need you to tell us your favorite seafood place, burger and sandwich place and your favorite resort or condo. The survey won’t take you more than 4 minutes.
For taking the time to answer these quick questions, you’ll have a chance to win:
So, what are we up to, you ask? I can’t tell you, it’s top secret. But, you’re gonna love it. You can tell we are all about knowing what you think is best in Panama City Beach with these ultra sweet prizes we’re putting up for you to win for taking the survey.
There are a total of three survey questions, each one has all the options we could find for that category, listed in alphabetical order. If you have trouble picking just one, in each category, you can pick up to three of your favs. If some how we missed your favorite, just list it in the “other” field.
Here is how it’s going to all work.
Here is some general information about the prizes.
Rules:
As usual I try to concentrate on what is going on in our Real Real Estate world and there have been plenty of challenges to think and write about. I have found however if you are proactive it may lessen the sting for you and your customers. A new trend or new challenge for all of us has been the dreaded closing delay. Delays have become the norm rather than the exception so I thought it would be good to go over some of the causes so our customers can be forewarned and be ready.
Having a contract is a GREAT thing for all of us but as the old song says,”We have only just begun…”
According to the National Association of Realtors between 10 and 14 percent of pending transactions don’t close. Another 20 percent are delayed and that statistic is rising!!!!
One of our biggest defenses is letting our customers know up front that there may be delays and to be prepared for them so they are not taken aback at the last hour!!! The area of loan approval and qualifications is a big area that has been causing the delay of close.
Buyers need to be aware that qualifications are tricky these days and even getting a pre-qualification letter does not mean the buyer will be approved for the loan. Many banks are no longer issueing pre-approval letters. Verifying income and assets up front is vital in knowing the financial health of the buyer. New requirements under the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act have brought changes to the way banks are able to qualify buyers. Continue reading “Anticipation… Oh Those Closing Delays!”
This weekend should be amazing for visiting the beach. If you’re planning a trip down here, you’re in for a real treat. Along with great weather, there are tons of great events to keep you and your family occupied should you get bored of the beach (yea, right).
Enjoy the emerald coast waters, here’s a sneek peek of what you can expect this weekend – in HD!
The fall is officially here. Last weekend was amazing, and this weekend promises to be much the same. It’ll be a great chance to get out, enjoy the still warm weather, go to the beach and remind yourself why you love Panama City Beach. The Autumnal Equinox has brought us a tiny decrease in humidity, so if you thought last weekend was beyond compare – this weekend may just be the one. . .
Continue reading “Weekend Weather – Clear Skies and Beaches”
Another perfect opportunity to spend time on Panama City Beach! It’s the first weeeknd of Fall, feels great, and there is so much to do, for any and all ages. Last weekend we had some great events that started with Liza’s winemaker dinner, celebrated on the beach for Lobster Fest and finished off the weekend with Neil Young. This weekend we have some really great things happening on Panama City Beach including a great Sport fishing tournament, amazing deals at the Zoo and Fireworks off of Grand Lagoon. Check after the break for the full run down.
Continue reading “Weekend Events – 5K, Sportfishing, $1 Zoo trips, Fireworks, Compassionate Chefs”
In what was supposed to be the best summer Panama City Beach has ever seen, tourism numbers were crushed in light of a dark, oily threat that loomed in the Gulf of Mexico, courtesy of British Petroleum. BP operated the Deepwater Horizon oil platform that dynamically floated approximately 250 miles southeast of Houston, it blew up on April 20, 2010, causing what is being labeled as many as the greatest oil spill in the history of the United States. From an ecological perspective, Louisiana was devastated. Ecologically, Panama City Beach was fine, but economically and perceptually, we were devastated as well.
Over the next 12 weeks, we’re going to dig deep and talk about the myriad ways area businesses were affected, directly and indirectly, and discuss some of the ways they made it through, despite the troubling circumstances. The goal is absolutely not to be a negative spin, but rather just a presentation of the facts and how real people were affected by something that really never even happened here.
Was your business affected? We would like to talk to you and let you tell you story to our tens of thousands of readers, pictures and links to your website included. 😉
Please share your story by using the form below.
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