Menchie's Happy Hour

Today is Friday and not only does that mean that the weekend is here, it also means that today is 10% OFF between 4pm-6pm at MENCHIE'S. One of the beaches newest eateries is a wonderful little yogurt bar. Fill up your cup and top it off at the toppings bar. All yogurt is priced per oz..so get as much or as little as you want. Click here for their FB page and head over this evening for some yummy yogurt. I might just see you there! P.s.- Tell them at check out that you want to give them your phone number so you can get rewards. {no card required} They will take your phone number each time and give you points per dollar that you can redeem for free yogurt, etc.

Christmas Is Coming!

Less than a week away, Christmas is on it's way. Hope you are ready. Be sure to check out the free rides at Miracle Strip Amusement Park {in Pier Park} on Dec. 23 {sunday noon-6pm} and also be sure to head over to the Farmer's Market at Pirates Cove Marina on the same day. I am gonna be revamping the schedule of events and get you lots of good deals for the new year...Peace out and Merry Christmas!

Kids Eat Free!

If you haven't read this post before...be sure to check out our "kids eat free" schedule. Everyday of the week has somewhere that you can take the kids to dine for free! Enjoy!

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Kids Eat Free FRIDAY at Spinnaker's

Yep...not only do Mom's eat free on Monday nights, Kids now can eat free on Friday nights...Click here to print the coupon out and be sure to take it with you! One Free Kids meal per adult entree' purchased.

Restaurant.com Certificates on Sale...only $4

It has been a while since Restaurant.com has offered us a really good deal. Right now they are offering $25 certificates for only $4 with code TASTE at checkout.

Grab your vouchers if you need them as the code is only valid through tomorrow (10/19). Remember the sale ends tomorrow but Restaurant Certificates and Gift Cards never expire
I usually save an average of 35% – 40% on our meal with these. Just make sure to read the specifics – restaurants may have different requirements.

October FUN!

The crowds have died down, the nights are a little cooler, but our calendar is still HOT!  There seems to be tons to do in PCB in October. Please check out our events tab by clicking above or RIGHT HERE. I promise there is something for everyone!

ZooWorld's Zoobilee! $1 admission this weekend

Zoobilee is back! This special, twice a year fest is this weekend! Grab the kids and head out. VIP parking available for $3 at zoo world, or ride the free shuttle from super walmart. Admission is only a $1. Take extra cash for pony rides, picture opportunities and animal food, if you wanna feed some animals. Concessions will also be open. Last year they had hot dogs/hamburgers, nachos, soft drinks, etc. CLICK HERE

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Not the ideal weather for a vacation, but you still wanna have some fun while in PCB, right? Here are some ideas for those rainy days!
#1 Gulf World is open everyday, rain or shine. They have lots of fun things to do and see.
#2 Wonderworks
#3 Ripley's Believe it Or Not
#4 Pier Park
#5 Movie Day~ Be sure to check here for the cheap movie days too! Or how about a new film in IMAX at the GRAND? Remember the cheap theatre in PC has $2 movies always, and $1 movies at 1pm Mon-Fri.
#6 Indoor Glow in the Dark Putt Putt at Race City
#7 Man of the Sea Museum
#8 Discovery Science Museum
#9 Panama City Mall
#10 Check out the little shops along the beach
#11 Art Class
#12 Paint your own pottery
#13 Shipwreck Island...most days they are still open if its just a sprinkle here and there with NO lightning. Coupons available at Walmart for $4 off.
#14 Visit some of our fine restaurants
#15 Bowling at Rockit Lanes
#16 Skating at Rockit Lanes
#17 The Haunted House at Race City
#18 Make some Jewelry at the Sterling Sun (next to Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant)

Mom's Eat Free MONDAY!

Now until November 1st, MOMS EAT FREE at Spinnaker's! Yay....awesome deal. You just gotta head over and print out the coupon from their site! Here's the link
While you are there...check out their menu. They are one of the most favorite beachside restaurants, but for families...I reccommend lunch at Spinnaker...night time is a little more adult (bar) atmosphere. Lunch is family friendly and really laid back. Feel free to come in off the beach in your swimsuit (and cover up please). They offer gulf front dining and great food. ENJOY!!!

Schooner's Lobster Fest Starts Tomorrow!!!

This is so much fun! Me and the kids went last year and really enjoyed it. Make sure you stop by at some point and check it out! Lots of lobster, live music, games, and sand sculpting going on. Here is their tentative schedule of events and make sure to scroll all the way down to see the special menu for this weekend.

Schedule of Events 2012:
Tentative Schedule/Subject to Change

Thursday, September 13th
Sand Sculptor begins on the beach - Sand Odyssey
11am-10pm: Lobster specials all day til close
4:30pm-til – DJ BEACHHOUSE Emcees
5pm-7:30pm – SOL SHINE on the Main Stage
8pm-12am: Arizona on the Main Stage
10pm: Nightly Raffle Drawing for $300
Friday, September 14th
11am-10pm: Lobster specials all day til close
5pm: Diver registration
6pm: Diver safety meeting
7pm-9pm: Panama City Bop & Shag Club, DJ Beachhouse Emcees, DJ Dave Tracy spins
9pm-1am: Arizona on the Main Stage
10pm: Nightly Raffle Drawing for $500
Saturday, September 15th
Dive tournament begins
8:30am: Registration for sand castle and sand sculpting contest begins
9am: Open division for advanced sand castle & sand sculpting starts
10am: Sand castle and sand sculpting contest for all other divisions start (youth, teen, adult, family)
11am: Beach stage goes live with music & games for families and children. DJ SURFER MARK & BEACHHOUSE Emcee, DJ DAVE TRACY spins
11am: Lobster mini-feast on the beach begins
11am-10pm: Lobster specials all day til close
12pm-4pm: Barry Fish Band on the Beach Stage
2pm: Sandcastle and sand sculpting competition ends - all divisions
2:30pm: Sand sculpting awards presentation on the beach stage
3pm: Weigh-ins start. Scales close at 6pm
4pm-5pm: DJ SURFER MARK & BEACHHOUSE Emcees, DJ DAVE TRACY spins
5pm-9pm: Cool Rayz on the Beach Stage
5pm: Lobster mini-feast ends (lobster specials still available til close on the menu)
9pm-1am: Arizona on the Main Stage
10pm: Nightly Raffle Drawing for $750
Sunday, September 16th
11am: Beach stage goes live with music & games for families and children. DJ SURFER MARK & BEACHHOUSE Emcee, DJ DAVE TRACY spins
11am-6pm: Lobster Feast Buffet on the Beach & Beach Party
11am-til: Lobster specials all day til close
12pm-3pm: Weigh-ins, scales close at 3pm
12pm-4pm: Cool Rayz on the Beach Stage
4pm: Lobster auction, diver awards & door prize raffle on the main stage
4pm-5pm: DJ SURFER MARK & BEACHHOUSE Emcee, DJ DAVE TRACY spins
5pm-9pm: The Swingin' Medallions
8pm: Grand Prize Drawing

Lobster Festival Menu

SATURDAY'S MENU (EVERY ITEM $15)
Grecian Lobster Pita
Generous portion of lobster meat tossed with tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, artichokes, olive oil and oregano. Served in warm pita bread with potato chips on the sideLobster Creole
Lobster and shrimp simmered with onions, bell peppers, garlic, stewed tomatoes, butter and fresh herbs. Served over white rice.Lobster Mac-n-Cheese
Lobster claw and knuckle meat, tossed in our homemade cheese sauce, with penne pasta.
Lobster Burgers
Lobster cake served on an onion roll with tomato, arugula, red onion and homemade lemon/chive mayo. Served with potato chips.
SUNDAY'S FEAST ($25 PER PERSON)
Lobster Gumbo
Traditional Louisiana gumbo loaded with lobster and seafood
Lobster Bisque
Rich, creamy and full of lobster with a hint of sherry
Smoked Lobster Dip
Hickory smoked lobster tails blended with special herbs and spices
Lobster Ceviche with Shrimp and Scallops
Fresh lime juice, diced onion, diced peppers, diced tomatoes and cilantro make up this traditional South American delicacy
Lobster Creole
Lobster and shrimp simmered with onions, bell peppers, garlic, stewed tomatoes, butter and fresh herbs. Served over white rice.
Lobster Pastalaya
Traditional Cajun dish with a twist. Lobster, shrimp, crawfish and gator sausage, cooked slowly with fresh vegetables and served with penne pasta
Lobster Paella
Lobster, shrimp, mussels, chicken and andouille sausage, baked in rice with a saffron/herb butter
Grilled Lobster Tails and Sausage
Half tails and Andouille sausage grilled with herbed butter
Lobster Pot Pie
Our version of a traditional classic. Loaded with fresh lobster, vegetables and a savory sauce, topped with puff pastry
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
Lobster claw and knuckle meat, tossed in our homemade cheese sauce, with penne pasta.
Corn and Potatoes
Buttered corn and potatoes with savory herbs and spices

Bookit.com Specials as Low as $69/night

Bookit.com has some great fall rates. As low as $69/night right now, and most come with freebies. Origin at Seahaven is just one of the great places. Situated right across from the beach {and my favorite, sharkey's} it has a great roof-top pool and covered parking. For $69 a night, you can't go wrong! It also comes with 2 free passes for a local PCB winery tour. Click here to see all the PCB deals on our local company, Bookit.com

Pirates of The High Seas at Pier Park

Columbus Day weekend will bring a wave of mischief and fun-filled adventures to Panama City Beach with The Fun Never Sets Pirates of the High Seas Fest. Taking place September 30 - October 7 throughout PCB, the festival will include an ensemble of parades, sword-swinging showdowns and dueling fireworks display.

Below is a basic outline of events. More details TBA.

Sunday, September 30-October 5
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Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, October 4
7:00 p.m. Pirate Libation Party

Friday, October 5
6:00 p.m. Pirate and Wench (Adults) Costume Contest, Stage in Pier Park
6:20 p.m. Pet Costume Contest, Stage in Pier Park
7:00 p.m. Second Line Parade, Starts at Back Porch
8:00 p.m. Beach Ball Drop, Pier Park Drive
8:05 p.m. Live Music, Stage in Pier Park

Saturday, October 6
8:00 a.m. 5K, Half Marathon, Fun Run (Girl’s Inc.), Aaron Bessant Park
12:00 p.m. Children’s Costume Contest, Stage in Pier Park
12:00 p.m. Children’s Activities, BOOKIT.com Beach - Treasure Hunt, Balloons, Caricatures, Magic, Face painting, and Crafts
4:00 p.m. Sea Battle, Beach at City Pier (E to W)
4:30 p.m. Pirate Invasion, Beach at City Pier
4:30 p.m.Children’s Parade Embarkation, City Pier to Ride Floats (Children must be dressed as a pirate or wench and accompanied by an adult)
4:45 p.m. Children’s Parade, Pier Park Drive
6:30 p.m. Pirates of the High Seas Main Parade, Pier Park Drive
10:00 p.m. Dueling Fireworks, M.B. Miller & Russell-Fields Pier

Sunday, October 7
10:00 a.m. Pirate Brunch, Ocean's Restaurant

~Click HERE to RSVP on Pier Park's FB page!

 

Bid on Bay is Back!!!

If you are looking for some deals for Bay Co....Bid on Bay is back baby!!! Lots of great deals from lots of great companies. Everything from Boating, the Zoo, Cleaning Services, Kids Camps, etc....You will find it all on BID ON BAY..Click here to see for yourself!

Groupon Deal for Miracle Strip Amusement Rides

Today there is a Groupon deal for Miracle Strip Rides at Pier Park. You can buy an armband for 2 people for only $20..or for 4 for only $39...Hurry and get yours today!!! The offer won't be there for long.....It's worth it to save 56% off!

CLICK HERE TO HEAD TO GROUPON

WEEKEND FUN!

If you are here for Labor Day weekend, here are a few things you can enjoy other than the usual stuff:
This weekend is the Grand Master Lee's Battle on the Beach, Edgewater Beach Resort's Conference Center~Check out this amazing display of martial arts! The will be a variety of martial arts including traditional sparing, weapons display and a combat weapons competition!

Public admission is $4.00 with ages 4 and under being free.
Not into martial arts? How about some free saltwater fishing? This weekend the FREE SALTWATER FISHING DAY! You do not have to have a saltwater fishing license tomorrow. Grab a pole and see if the fist are biting.
Also, don't forget the St. Andrew Farmer's Market {sat 8am-1pm} or the PCB Farmer's Market in the Tacky Jack's parking lot Sunday {1pm-6pm}. Check out our printable section for coupons for shell island shuttle tickets, putt-putt and more! Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Labor Day!

Rates Are Falling!

It's that time of year again. The crowds are thinning, school is in session, and what is that I smell? That's a great deal on a vacation! Lots of places here at the beach are dropping their rates as we speak. Keep a watch on our FB page for deals that we may find for you. Most places drop them significantly after September 1. The weather is still good, we didn't have any problems from Isaac, and the water is still 80 degrees. Why not come out and enjoy a deal while you are at it?
Here are some deals I have found so far...starting this weekend!
Edgewater
LABOR DAY WEEKEND- FRI, SAT, SUN & MONDAY= $375 TOTAL! ALL 4 NIGHTS!
Twin Palms
sleeps 6 - $774 per week

Free Fishing Day Coming Up SEPTEMBER 1

Free saltwater fishing day is coming up again. Grab that fishing pole and head for the gulf!! Click HERE for more information.

Friday Night....Whatcha gonna do??

The end of the week is here...now what are ya gonna do? Well, we got a few ideas. First, this is the first Friday in August. That means that tonight is Friday Fest in downtown Panama City. All the stores stay open late, the restaurants are cooking up a storm, and vendors are set up everywhere. Crafts, activities, local shops, and food...what could be better? Don't forget, it's also the beginning of TAX-FREE weekend!! That means lots of your favorite items are tax-free, so maybe you might wanna shop at Pier Park for those back-to-school clothes, supplies or electronics. In the morning, St. Andrew's Waterfront Farmer's Market will be bustling from 8am till 1pm {can't make it on Sat? Well, on Sunday they have one out on the beach! 1pm-6pm}, and nearby Port St. Joe is having the Scallop Festival running tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow night Country music's Aaron Tippin is headlining the music there. If none of that floats your boat, how about renting a boat and riding out to shell island or some fishing?? Lots of things going on here in PCB...and not all have to be expensive! Hope you have a great first weekend of August.

Get a Deal Before School Starts Back!

BeachGuide.com has lots of deals for late summer on their site. I was looking around today and found they have some deals for most of the BIG condo names and some smaller hotels too. If you haven't booked your trip to PCB yet, I would definately check them out. Click HERE to zoom to their site!

Another Great Fishing Boat!

Looking to do some saltwater fishing? 4th of July we met a guy down at the docks that is super nice. He runs Southern Hooker Charters at the Treasure Island Marina. He offers a 41' Hatteras with bathroom and bunks (for resting on the long trips). You can choose from 4-12 hour trips at various prices. He even offers some last minute deals if you head to the dock at departure time. Visit his site HERE or on FB HERE.

Huge Dollar Tree Savings!!!

Ok, we all know that the Dollar Tree has some awesome stuff....but our 2 Dollar Tree stores out here at the beach have some great savings! You should always stop by there before you go to target and walmart. Walmart and Target here on the beach are considerably higher than normal. Here are some great items that you can pick up at the Dollar tree for your vacation:
FlipFlops
Kids sunhats
noodles (for the water...not spaghetti, silly!)
floats
arm floaties and rings
sand buckets and shovels
kites
water toys
balls
frisbees
sunscreen/lotion
toiletries (extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, q tips and more!)
paper plates, napkins and plastic cups
dish detergent
dish washer detergent (I buy this here all the time...love it)
cleaning supplies (i like the bleach cleaner for kitchens and baths)
garbage bags
bottled water
grocery items, bread, milk, soft drinks, cereal bars, etc.
they also have lots of snack foods for the beach...we like the all natural wise potato chips!

So let's just say that you bought one of each of these items...at the Dollar Tree you would spend about $28. If you got the same at walmart, it would be about $ 75!!! Save money where you can...I would much rather spend that money doing something fun like a jetski rental or parasailing!!!  Happy Shopping!!
2 Locations on the beach: Across from Walmart on Hutchison Blvd. (middle beach road) or at Pier Park (near Dillards)

New Printable Coupons Tab

The best way to save money in PCB is to be prepared. Always get the coupon books found at gas stations, hotels, and condos. They have awesome coupons for everything in PCB. However, sometimes there are printables that are way better! Check out our new "Printable Coupon" tab at the top of the page. Here I will keep a current list of pages that offer great deals in printable coupons. For example, you are not going to find the Pirate Island Adventure Golf  "KIDS PLAY FOR FREE" coupon in any of the local magazines or travel guides...you might find one that is for $2 off. By going online and printing at home, there are soooo many more coupons that are a much higher value. We saved $15 by printing off the Pirate Island Coupon!! I was so excited. Be sure to check these out and print before you head down here. Being prepared is the key to saving money! Clip away!!!

Some Deals Around Town~

Shopping this weekend? Mandy at Island 106 has some deals for you. Thought that I would share. Here is what's up this week.

1.DeJaVu: All clothes 50% off and multiple 29 racks also jewelry is by one get one half off and half off shoes
2. The Florida House: Everything in the store is buy one get one half off Now though Sunday

3.Perfumania: Extra 50% Off on Select Items

4.Shipwreck LTD: Affliction button down and board shorts buy one get one 50%. Big star and IT jeans 25% off and sinful swimwear 20% plus if you spend 150 in men’s or women’s you’ll receive a $25 gift card.

5.World Market: Next to the Panama City Mall: Save up to 50% off on all outdoor furniture.

Happy Shopping!

Buy 3 Get One Free at 3 Beachfront Hotels

Still looking for a place to stay when you come to PCB? I found a deal today while I was scanning the internet. Click HERE to go to By The Sea Resorts. They are offering this deal ~"Three beach front hotels, three ways to SAVE!" Pay for 3 nights and receive your 4th night free when you book at any of their three gulf-front hotels!

Valid April 15th-May 24th, June 1st-June 7th, & August 5th-September 29th!

Call 1-888-627-0625 to book today and ask for rate code FREE! Cannot be combined with any other offers. Subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time. Visit their website for complete details at www.bythesearesorts.com. Not available during holidays and event blackout periods.

Tonight is Pier Park ~Summer Concert Series

How does free sound? Well tonight, that's not all you'll be hearing....Heritage is playing in the Pier Park Summer Concert Series. From what I hear they are pretty good. Bring out your lawn chairs and relax while you listen. Be sure to check out our EVENTS tab on the main page HERE to see times and other shows available this summer.

Mom's Eat Free Every Monday at Spinnaker Paradise Grill

Now until November 1st, MOMS EAT FREE at Spinnaker's! Yay....awesome deal. You just gotta head over and print out the coupon from their site! Here's the link
While you are there...check out their menu. They are one of the most favorite beachside restaurants, but for families...I reccommend lunch at Spinnaker...night time is a little more adult (bar) atmosphere. Lunch is family friendly and really laid back. Feel free to come in off the beach in your swimsuit (and cover up please). They offer gulf front dining and great food. ENJOY!!!

Paddleboards!

Everyone out on the water seems to be up on the newest trend. Paddleboarding! There are lots of new companies opening up offering paddleboard rentals. Here are a few of the newest deals we have found.

Guided Tour from Walkin' on Water Paddle Boards ~Deal of the Day! $22

Mr. Surf's Surf Shop~
Stand-Up paddle Boards - Hourly $15 / Daily $60
Surfboards - Hourly $8 / Daily $40
or
Mon. - Surf-Skim-Paddle Lessons at OSPREY & Driftwood Resort (Guests have priority for slots but it is OPEN to Public)
$35 for Guests $45 for Non-guests (2 Hour lesson)

Tues. & Wed. & Thurs.:
"Mr. Surf's SURF & BEACH Summer Day Camps"
(pending weather)
What to expect: Instruction in Surfing - Skimming - Paddle boarding + other water activities for the kids all set to Beach Music. Pictures included.
Location: Rick Seltzer Public Park Time: 8am till 11am
Limit: 12 persons - Open to ALL AGES
What to Bring: Swimsuit, Sunscreen, Towel, Surfshirt / Rashguard, Drinks & Snack, & a HUGE Smile!
Cost: $40 per camp / day


Panama City Paddle Board ~
Paddle board at Shell Island for just $60/board. Boat ride is included. 
Don’t wanna board? Join the boat ride for just $25!

WOW Paddleboards~
Gulf/Lake Tour: $45.00
Sunset Tour : $45.00
River Tour : $75.00

Private lesson: $60(1hr.) or $120 for 3 lessons
Group Lessons:$35(1hr.) Per Person (max of 6), we do have group discounts

Thomas Dr. Paddle Board RENTALS near Schooners and Seychelles
$20 per hour or 3 hours for $50
Call Flo for reservations or just show up...... 850-688-3878

Leave No Trace~ Means Exactly That!!!!

This article was borrowed from PCB DAILY.

A couple weeks ago the Panama City Beach City Council passed an ordinance dubbed Leave No Trace that prohibits beach goers from leaving personal property on the beach overnight. Also known as the Tent Ordinance, the initial goal was to eliminate the left over tent skeletons that sometimes seem to pollute our shimmering white sands.

What the ordinance includes.

Specifically, the ordinance states that personal property left on the beach between the hours of 9 pm and 5 am will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of. Some of these items may include tents, chairs, coolers, towels, etc.
On public beaches or with the upland landowner’s permission, guests may store personal property overnight at the Toe of the Dune at their own risk.
The Toe of the Dune is the area of the beach immediately seaward of the dune and beach vegetation. To be specific, it is the area of the beach that is furthest from the water that is not in a sand dune or beach access point.
Items left at the Toe of the Dune will not be removed by the contractor. However, the owners of the personal property storing items at the Toe of the Dune, do so at their own risk. The County, City, TDC and its beach maintenance contractor, do not assume any liability for any items left on the beach after 9:00 pm.

When does the ordinance take effect?

The ordinance is in effect now. However, it’s not being enforced until Sunday, July 8, 2012. Local officials and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are getting the program prepared and beginning an awareness campaign so no one’s caught off guard.

How will the program work?

Each evening the beach maintenance contractor will travel the length of the beach and remove any items from the beach that are in violation of this ordinance.
The contractor may issue courtesy warnings for items left on the beach as they begin the implementation. When a courtesy warning is issued the material will be tagged informing the owner of the ordinance and the intent to remove the item the following evening if it is not removed.
However, officials are saying these warnings are a courtesy and that the contractor may remove any item from the beach whether or not a prior warning has been issued.
The release states that there may be times and circumstances that the contractor is unable to remove items from the entire length of the beach in a single evening. This inability to fully enforce the ordinance will not change or prevent the contractor from removing the items the next evening without notice.
A couple weeks ago the Panama City Beach City Council passed an ordinance dubbed Leave No Trace that prohibits beach goers from leaving personal property on the beach overnight. Also known as the Tent Ordinance, the initial goal was to eliminate the left over tent skeletons that sometimes seem to pollute our shimmering white sands.

What the ordinance includes.

Specifically, the ordinance states that personal property left on the beach between the hours of 9 pm and 5 am will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of. Some of these items may include tents, chairs, coolers, towels, etc.
On public beaches or with the upland landowner’s permission, guests may store personal property overnight at the Toe of the Dune at their own risk.
The Toe of the Dune is the area of the beach immediately seaward of the dune and beach vegetation. To be specific, it is the area of the beach that is furthest from the water that is not in a sand dune or beach access point.
Items left at the Toe of the Dune will not be removed by the contractor. However, the owners of the personal property storing items at the Toe of the Dune, do so at their own risk. The County, City, TDC and its beach maintenance contractor, do not assume any liability for any items left on the beach after 9:00 pm.

When does the ordinance take effect?

The ordinance is in effect now. However, it’s not being enforced until Sunday, July 8, 2012. Local officials and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are getting the program prepared and beginning an awareness campaign so no one’s caught off guard.

How will the program work?

Each evening the beach maintenance contractor will travel the length of the beach and remove any items from the beach that are in violation of this ordinance.
The contractor may issue courtesy warnings for items left on the beach as they begin the implementation. When a courtesy warning is issued the material will be tagged informing the owner of the ordinance and the intent to remove the item the following evening if it is not removed.
However, officials are saying these warnings are a courtesy and that the contractor may remove any item from the beach whether or not a prior warning has been issued.
The release states that there may be times and circumstances that the contractor is unable to remove items from the entire length of the beach in a single evening. This inability to fully enforce the ordinance will not change or prevent the contractor from removing the items the next evening without notice.

SwagBucks.com~Travelocity On Sale!

ON SALE NOW! Travelocity gift cards on SwagBucks.com The $25 card is on sale for only 299 SB (points)...this is a great deal.  You can earn 299 points in just a few days! Can only be used on a hotel purchase or 2 or more nights! Snag yours or other deals now! Don't have a SwagBucks account...click HERE to get started. It's a free site that rewards you points to buy things (items or gift cards) by searching, watching videos, participating in surveys, etc. My favorite is to save up for dining cards to eat out on, or Amazon cards to do my online shopping at Christmas.

BEACH TV

Local channel 7 is one of the best resources to check out local restaurants and shops in Panama City Beach. They take you on a tour, so to speak, of the beach. I can sit and watch for hours! I love when they go behind the scenes at restaurants and you find out the history and famous recipes of all the local places. Truly fascinating. So, even if you are not in PCB right now, you can still watch streaming video LIVE on your computer. Remember its Channel 7 on local channels or you can access HERE on the web.

The Rain is here...now wadda ya gonna do?

Not the ideal weather for a vacation, but you still wanna have some fun while in PCB, right? Here are some ideas for those rainy days!
#1 Gulf World is open everyday, rain or shine. They have lots of fun things to do and see.
#2 Wonderworks
#3 Ripley's Believe it Or Not
#4 Pier Park
#5 Movie Day~ Be sure to check here for the cheap movie days too! Or how about a new film in IMAX at the GRAND?
#6 Indoor Glow in the Dark Putt Putt at Race City
#7 Man of the Sea Museum
#8 Discovery Science Museum
#9 Panama City Mall
#10 Check out the little shops along the beach
#11 Art Class
#12 Paint your own pottery
#13 Shipwreck Island...most days they are still open if its just a sprinkle here and there with NO lightning. Coupons available at Walmart for $4 off.
#14 Visit some of our fine restaurants
#15 Bowling at Rockit Lanes
#16 Skating at Rockit Lanes
#17 The Haunted House at Race City
#18 Make some Jewelry at the Sterling Sun (next to Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant)

Free Beach Towel With Pillow!

Heading to the Beach soon? Need a new towel? Sign up on Florida Fence for a free one with a pillow. This looks like a great towel!

This is what my confirmation said and what the towel itself looks like!

Coming To Town For The 4th of July?

Panama City Beach, FL

Fireworks, music and special events are planned at Pier Park. Family fun includes free concerts, contests and fireworks!

Several bands will be spread throughout the property.. Admission is free and open to the public.

Fireworks Cruise

The Lady Anderson Dining Yacht is an elegant and graceful vessel, cruising from Panama City Beach. Experience evening cruises that tour the inland waters of Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay. Feast on our delicious buffet with prime rib and shrimp and so much more…served on each of our evening cruises! Great food! Great price and always great family fun!

TWO ways to enjoy the 4th.

Take the dinner cruise, featuring a delicious buffet, and enjoy the firework display from the water. Tickets start at $65.00 for adults. Boarding is at 6:30 pm and the cruise runs from 7:00pm to 10:15pm.

Just want to enjoy the fireworks show, Board Capt. Anderson and watch the amazing displays from the water! Boarding starts at 7:30pm and cruise runs from 8:00pm to 10:15pm. Call for pricing.

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Panama City, FL

A festival celebrating America's Independence. This year’s July 4th event is called “Salute to Freedom” and will feature “LIVE” entertainment all day concluding with the $25,000 Fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4th. The event will be simulcast on local radio stations. This event attracts up to 50,000 spectators to the Panama City Marina each year.

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Lynn Haven, FL
Lynn Haven will be hosting its “Lynn Haven Centennial” celebration on July 4th, 2012. The annual parade will be held on July 4th at 9am.

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Mexico Beach, FL

"Best Blast on the Beach" Independence Celebration is a day full of family activities! With a 5K Race, Kid's Fishing Tournament and a Firework Show that will take your breath away, this will be the place you want to be when we celebrate our Nation's Birthday!

June 15th ~National FLIP FLOP Day~ Free Smoothies~

Tomorrow on National Flip Flop Day, Tropical Smoothies will be giving away a Free 24oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie to all customers who come in wearing Flip Flops between 2-7pm. Grab those flip flops and head to Tropical Smoothie (next to publix on back beach rd)

11260 Panama City Beach Pwky. Unit 101

Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Find Tropical Smoothies on FB HERE

Gas Prices~Alabama/Florida~Know What To Expect

Before you head out in the wagon family truckster, heading for the beach, stop by these 3 sites to brush up on your knowledge of what to expect in gas prices. We always like to set a budget for vacation, and knowing what we will spend on fuel is always included in that. Currently, gas prices here on the beach are at or near $3.29 on average. Gas here is usually about .10 higher than on the mainland. Use these sites to figure what you will pay on your trip.
Georgia
Florida-PCB
Alabama

#1-Figure (or look on your car if it tells you) how many miles you get per gallon...if you don't know how to do this...then here you go:

Here's how to figure out your own personal MPG: First, fill your gas tank and then reset the trip odometer. Drive until your car's gas tank is nearly empty, or close enough to it that you need more gas immediately. Look at how many gallons of gas it took to fill up the tank completely. Now take the reading on the odometer -- the number of miles you've driven since your last fill up -- and divide it by the number of gallons used.
In other words, if you have an empty tank and put 10 gallons of gas in it, then see that you traveled 350 miles, you're getting 35 miles per gallon. Over time, this will give you an accurate measurement of how efficiently you drive your car in real-world situations.

#2- Figure out how many miles your trip will be. Use Mapquest or Google Maps

#3- Divide your total number of miles in #2 by your MPG in #1 this will equal the # of gallons required for the trip.

#4- Multiply the answer in #3 (total gallons needed) x the average cost of gas along your route (I like to combine the cost of gas where I live, with the cost about halfway, and with the cost of gas at my destination and average the 3)

Now you know your total cost for the trip!

Here is an example: #1-my car gets about 40mpg on the hwy
#2- Its 486 miles to Middle Tennessee (where we are from)
#3- If I divide 486 by 40 mpg...that means I will need 12.15 gallons of gas
#4-Cost of gas is about $3.34 if I average the cost of Panama City Beach, Montgomery AL, and McMinnville, TN.    Multiply 12.15 x $3.34= $40.58
$40.58 is how much I will spend one way to McMinnville, TN from Panama City Beach!

Urban Spoon's Cheapest Restaurants

Urban Spoon has rated most of PCB's restaurants, and these made the cut as the "cheapest" places to eat. Check it out and try one of them today. Nothing better than saving some dough.
Here is the top 5:

• 1
  Liza's Kitchen

  I like itI don'tClear vote

  Panama City Beach-Breakfast/Brunch, Sandwiches/Subs, Vegetarian7328 Thomas Dr
 
• 2
  Dee's Hangout

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  Panama City Beach-Seafood, Southern/Soul, Cajun/Creole10440 Front Beach Rd
 
• 3
  Dusty's Oyster Bar

  I like itI don'tClear vote

  Panama City Beach-Seafood16450 Front Beach Rd
 
• 4
  Andy's Flour Power Bakery

  I like itI don'tClear vote

  Panama City Beach-Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Sandwiches/Subs3123 Thomas Dr
 
• 5
  Thomas Donut & Snack Shop

  I like itI don'tClear vote

  Panama City Beach- Burgers, Donuts, Seafood19208 Front Beach Rd

 

See the rest that made the list and reviews at URBAN SPOON

Boardwalk Beach Bash ~FREE~July 6-8th

If you are planning to be in PCB on July 6th-8th, The Boardwalk Beach Bash begins! Featuring lots of fun and fireworks for the whole family – and it’s free!
  Check out some of the offerings:

• Festival food
• Fireworks
• Sandcastle competitions
• Sunset Cinema beach movie
• Games and attractions
• Beach inflatables
• Kids’ activities

Click here for more information. or here for a schedule of events.

If you don't already have a place to stay...Boardwalk has some awesome new condos that are really beautiful!

Southwest Has Some New Deals

Southwest is offering some good deals right now to PCB! I was browsing and did a Nashville to PCB flight and came up with some dates that flights are only $86-$100 each way. Most seem to be from Tues-Thursdays. The best way is to put in tomorrows date in the search, enter your number of people, and airport and click search. The results will be very expensive, but hang on....at the top of the results, there will be a section that says, "Try our low-fare finder"....you need to click this and it will show you the fares everyday for the next 2 months. Here's where the deals are hidden! If you are single or have a small family...these are really great prices. If your family is large, maybe not so much. If you are not a fan of driving or not sure the old family wagon will make it, this might be a great option for you!! You can always snag a rental on priceline from $10-$20 a day! GOOD LUCK!

2 Kids Eat Free on Lady Anderson Yacht

The Lady Anderson is having a "Kids Eat Free" special now through August 10th. Wednesday Night is Kids Eat Free on the dining cruise.
Bring the whole family for a fun evening of dining and dancing. Special entertainment for the kids. Make wonderful vacation memories with the whole family. Great Buffet Dinner - Live music by our band Seabreze. Limit 2 free children (11 and under) per family.
Click HERE for more info and to book your cruise!

Beach Bux Offers Great Deals

Here is a little site that offers coupons and discounts on a little of everything. From places to stay, things to do, food and drink to shopping and excursions...they got you covered. Beachbux.com has printable coupons and online purchasing of different items and coupons. Right now on today's deal, you can purchase a steak dinner for half price, or $20 worth of Dominoes for only $10! Those are some great options. Under things to do, you can print some coupons for $5 off dolphin cruises or admission to Gulf World. Hope on over and see what Beachbux.com has to offer you!

Update..... If you have trouble finding the Dominoes and Steak coupons for purchase...try deals.beachbux.com or click on BEACH DEALS in the text on the Home Page.

$1, $2 and $3 Movies~Great Rainy Day Acitvity

Sometimes that perfect beach day just doesn't happen, sometimes Mother Nature decides you might want other plans.Or in some cases, you may have just had too much sun!! In Panama City Beach, there are still fun things to do. A family movie is perfect for these days. There are 2 locations that can help you out! First is The Grand Theatre at Pier Park. Now, I  know what you are going to say, "That place is outrageous!"...give me a moment to explain.  :o)

The Grand at Pier Park



All summer long The Grand is having a summer movies for kids on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Admission on these days and time will only be $3 and that includes a box of popcorn and a soda!!! You can't beat that. The movies shown will be new favorites such as Smurfs and Rio. Here is the schedule below:
6-12/6-13  Smurfs
6-19/6-20  Rio
6-26/6-27  Mr. Popper's Penguins
7-3/7-4      Horton Hears a Who
7-10/7-11  Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
7-17/7-18  Hop
7-24/7-25  Puss In Boots
7-31/8-1    Madagascar 2
8-7/8-8      Shrek Forever After
8-14/8-15  Kung Fu Panda 2

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Panama City Carmike 4

If kids movies are not what you are looking for, then there is another cheap option waiting for you in town. The Panama City Mall also has a theatre that is very affordable every day of the week. They show movies that have just went off at the main Carmike theatres that maybe you didn't get a chance to see. Most are not out on DVD yet, so you can't rent them just yet either.

Here is an example of what is on today...
Mirror Mirror
The Lorax
21 Jumpstreet
Safe
John Carter

They have 4 screens and offer all seats at $2 a ticket (unless you go to the 1pm show...then it's only $1...yep. I said $1.) On Tuesdays, they have $1 popcorn and $1 sodas, which make it even more affordable. No matter which one you decide, they both can offer some nice fun in the A/C when the outdoors aren't an option. 

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Panama City Carmike 10

The Panama City Carmike 10 is offering a summer kids program. They are also showing a little older kids movies and admission is only $2 and includes popcorn and drink!!!

Here is the lineup:

July5- Shark Tale

July12- How to Train a Dragon

July19- Madagascar 2

July26- Bee Movie

Aug2- Monsters vs. Aliens

Aug9- Megamind

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Regal Cinema Panama City

$1 Admission

7/3-7/4 (10am)      Cats and Dogs: Revenge       HUGO

7/10-7/11 (10am)  Adventures of Tin Tin          Puss In Boots

7/17-7/18 (10am)  Kung Fu Panda 2                  Rango

7/24-7/25 (10am)  Rio                                        Spy Kids All the Time

7/31-8/1 (10am)    Chimpanzee                         Hoodwinked TOO

8/7-8/8 (10am)     Arthur Christmas                  Smurfs

Time for the Weekend!~What will you do?

Ok, so it's Friday, time for another weekend. We are inching closer and closer to the summer season, and believe it or not, today is the first day of June. Don't forget that tonight is Friday Fest in downtown Panama City, tomorrow and Sunday are the farmer's markets,  and of course...its time to hit the beach! This weekend is supposed to have great weather and the water looks great too. Pack up a picnic and discover St. Andrews jetty area for some snorkeling, kayaking, or head to shell island and do some shelling. How about a day trip to Seaside, FL and see the beautiful town that was featured in the movie, "The Truman Show", or some shopping at pier park? Maybe rent a boat or try your hand at some Salt Water Fishing (tomorrow is the FREE saltwater fishing day...no license required)? It's gonna be a great weekend here in PCB, no matter what you do.