Pier Park is GROWING!

The last few months at Pier Park have been amazing. The growth that we are experiencing is so exciting. We no longer HAVE to drive far for spectacular shopping choices.


Miracle Strip Amusement Park is growing by leaps and bounds, adding new rides each week! The admission to the park is free to walk around. I suggest heading out and taking a walk around to see what all they have to offer. I have heard that their funnel cakes are amazing!


Dave and Buster's just opened yesterday across from Miracle Strip Amusement Park and they offer tons of fun and great food! I have been to one in Nashville, TN once, so I hope to try out our new one asap and post a review.


Pier Park North looks to be an exciting array of restaurants and shopping, as well as a dental clinic and a nails spa. Here is the list of confirmed businesses in the new Pier Park North:
Dick's Sporting Goods (already open)
Rooms to Go (already open)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Texas Roadhouse
Joe's Crab Shack
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt-not confirmed (but reported by several papers)
Michael's
Ross
Men's Warehouse
Shoe Carnival
Bed Bath and Beyond
Pier 1
Kirkland's
Sweet Frog's Frozen Yogurt
Mattress Firm
Petsmart
Verizon Wireless
Lee Nails Spa
Aspen Dental Clinic


Just across the street, In the Walmart parking lot, a new Panda Express and McDonald's have been built. This adds even MORE new restaurants to our menu options at great prices. I am not a fan of McDonalds...but for drinks and ice cream, I respect their prices.


In the regular Pier Park area, new stores have opened recently as well. The Pita Pit, Chicken Salad Chick, French Fry Heaven (coming soon), Pink Narcissus, and Pompano Joe's.


What more could you ask for in a shopping heaven? Add all of these to the already awesome shopping and dining available and we have it ALL! Hope you plan your trip to PCB soon and of course, hit Pier Park while you are here!

Got some deals for you!

I know it's no where near beach season, but I was asked to update the page recently. Seems not much has been going on since Nov., but I scrounged up a few deals for you! Two of our local radio stations are offering up half-price deals that stay on a regular rotation. Click the links here to see what they have to offer. From half price meals, to Ripley's Believe It or Not, you will surely find something that "tickles your fancy"...Here's to hoping that the ice melts soon!


Island 106 Half Price Deals: Click Here


Hot 107.9 Half Price Deals: Click Here

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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

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

  I like itI don'tClear vote

  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

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.

Marina Cantina~Today Only $40 cert for only $20

WJHG.com has the deal of the day....Today's deal is a $40 certificate for Marina Cantina for only $20....

click HERE for the WJHG.com page.

MARINA CANTINA - MODERN MEXICAN CUISINE & TEQUILA BAR Authentic cookery inspired by South American street food vendors. Everything is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Open for Lunch, Dinner & Late Night. The beach's trendiest new restaurant is also a great sunset and happy hour destination. The second floor restaurant boasts expansive views of Grand Lagoon and the area's largest selection of tequila. Killer Margaritas made with fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice and 100% Blue Agave Tequila. Live a little and try an Avocado Margarita! Enjoy live entertainment nightly on the dockside patio or hangout inside at the charming tequila bar. Open for Lunch at 11am - 3pm & Dinner 3pm - 10pm. Happy hour 3pm-6pm and 10pm-1am with a great $5 Tapas menu. Located in Capt. Anderson's Marina at 5550 N. Lagoon Drive! 850-249-5500 MarinaCantinaPCB.com or Facebook.com/marinacantina

Kids Eat Free Schedule

Here are a sampling of the places in and around PCB that offer free meals for kids:

Mondays:
Spinnaker (Mom's eat free) Go here to print coupon ONLY AUG-OCT or when coupon is available.
Mulligan's Sports Bar on Hwy 231 (next to PC Mall).


Tuesdays:
Beef O'Brady's (both locations)
Pizza Hut (23rd St & Tyndall Pkwy) kids eat free from the buffet after 5pm
Luigi BG's across from PC Mall on Hwy 77
JR's Rib Shack in Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Sandhills
Granny Cantrell's on 23rd Street in the Coronado Village (PC)
Roadhouse Grill 23rd street in PC

Wednesday:
Po Folks-both locations ALL DAY
Charlie Coram's Place: 2729 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405, Kids eat FREE after 5pm with the purchase of an adult meal. *and on SUNDAYs....see below
Marina Cantina-by Capt Anderson's.
Spinnaker Beach Club-  Kids eat free...Go here to print coupon (only when coupon is available-usually aug-oct)


Thursday:
Chick Fil A on Panama City Beach, during the school year. from 5pm-8pm
Captain D's on 23rd St & Tyndall Pkwy


Friday:


Saturday:
JR's Rib Shack in Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Sandhills
Smitty's BBQ on Hwy 231(PC) 


Sunday:
Charlie Coram's Place: 2729 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405, Kids eat FREE after 5pm  with the purchase of an adult meal.
If you know of any others, please let us know.
Smitty's BBQ on Hwy 231(PC)

Great Deals on Some Local Stuff~

You gotta run check out this site! BID ON BAY
They have some great items up for auction from local businesses. Need a pass to mini golf for a day? Need some new scuba gear? How about a birthday package or summer camp for the kids? New boat? Eyecare? Furniture? They have a little of everything here, and it's all up for auction. Even people from out of town can take advantage of these deals. Hurry on over and place your bids.

Free Calendar w/ printable coupons!

Carpe Diem 365 has an online calendar great for locals and vacationers. You can download the yearly calendar that is filled with day to day discounts and deals, or you can click their "coupons" tab and just print the coupons. I would definitely say you should bookmark this site. Their calendar has some great "today only" specials at different places that you just mention the calendar. So, print the coupons, and bookmark the calendar or save it to your desktop, that way you can check it periodically for those "today only" deals!!!
http://www.carpediem365.net/

Looking for good deals and FREE KIDS MEALS?

www.bookit.com

Bookit.com is stationed right here in PCB and is offering some sweet deals! Several of their hotels offer free meals, gas cards, drinks, banana boat rides, etc. BookIt.com exclusive, receive a FREE Pier Park coupon book good for up to $200 in savings at shops, restaurants and attractions when you book your Panama City Beach vacation. Just present your confirmation email and/or voucher at the Simon Guest Services Kiosk in Pier Park.    

 They are having a sale right now until midnight FRI. Some places are up to half off, plus all the extras they are offering. They even offer a flex pay program if your purchase is over $550, you can pay $100 down and then 2 equal payments for the balance. Helpful if you don't want to drag out the dreaded plastic. 
HERE IS A LINK TO ALL OF BOOKIT.COM 'S COUPON CODES http://bookit.com/coupon-codes/