Completion date for PCB skywheel pushed back

The SkyWheel originally was supposed to be completed this month at Pier Park, but officials have moved the completion date to this summer following construction delays. Matthew Stack, SkyWheel president, said officials hope to have the observation wheel up and...

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Jeep culture rolls into PCB

Daniel Rhodes shifted gears in his 2002 Jeep Wrangler, pressing the vehicle through a mound of rocks and large cement blocks. He tackled the mound of tires with a little more ease, though the Jeep leaned 06precariously sideways while...

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Locals: Latitude Margaritaville will boost tourism — and traffic

The St. Joe Co.’s plans to develop a 3,000-plus-home active adult community north of Panama City Beach is being met with praise by Beach officials and business leaders but has some residents concerned it will clog highways even more. The...

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St. Andrews State Park pier reopens

The pier at St. Andrews State Park is back open after new turtle-friendly lights have been installed. “We have completed the installation of the new sea turtle friendly ambient lights, and the pier is open for recreational use,” park officials...

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St. Joe, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville team for 55+ community

The St. Joe Co., quiet of late on its vision for a planned “active adult community” in northwest Bay County, announced Wednesday it has partnered with a company whose majority owner is singer Jimmy Buffett and a national developer...

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Sheriff: County’s reputation, economy rebounding after Spring Break laws

 Laws the city and county passed in 2015 to tame Spring Break are working to help to keep crime down during the celebration, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said Tuesday. Ford, speaking to the Bay County Commission, said the commissioners...

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Yes, parking is available on PCB

As summer and its events get ready to kick off, Panama City Beach officials are reminding people of available public parking spaces. Residents and visitors have not complained about a lack of parking, but as the city expands, parking and...

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Redevelopment Plan

Front Beach Road Community Redevelopment Plan The Front Beach Road CRA Redevelopment Plan provides a framework for redevelopment of infrastructures within the CRA for the next 20 years or longer. The Plan was adopted by the City Council in August...

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