Panama City Beach, Florida
ONCE CONSIDERED THE 500,000 high school and college dunes and crystal-clear water.
“redneck Riviera” of Florida’s students flock to its beaches and During World War II, it was part
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Panhandle, Panama City Beach is sample the night life. of the St. Andrews Sound Military
now a popular real estate mecca Panama City Beach is often Reservation, and you can still see
where beachfront properties have considered a part of Panama the cannon platforms in place near
quadrupled in value since 2000. City but is actually a distinct the jetties today.
The older hotels and homes municipality from the older and Bay County is rich in history
of the past are being replaced larger inland city. PCB maintains and was home to Indian tribes and
by new high-rise hotels and 37 parks that offer swimming, home base to pirates who plied
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condominiums. their trade along the coast. Pirates
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Oceanfront property sold for
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during the real estate boom. Prices in 2008 but are and accost the rich ships sailing to
stabilized in 2008 but are still Mexico or Spain. Popular legend
considered undervalued compared
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Island is still there to be found.
As the cityscape changes, the fishing and boating, nature trails Panama City Beach is a
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population is increasing and more for hiking and biking, picnicking, wonderful vacation destination
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people are settling in Panama City golf and tennis. The largest of for families and spring-breakers,
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Beach, or PCB, as it is fondly the parks is St. Andrews State but it is also an excellent place to
known. This portion of Bay Recreation Area, which opened live. One visit will tell you why it
County is also considered to be the in 1951 and covers more than is considered to be one of the last
spring break capital of the world. 1,200 acres. It is best known for places to find quality beachfront
In March and April, more than its white sand beaches, natural property in Florida.
At A Glance
Panama City Beach, Fla.
Population: 13,565
Average Temp: 78
Average Age: 44
Nearest Hospital:
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Nearest Major Airport:
Panama City-Bay County
International Airport
Panama City Beach Info:
Panama City Beach Convention and
Visitors Bureau
(800) 722-3224
www.VisitPanamaCityBeach.com
Courtesy of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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