December 2008

New Publix to Open in 6 months on Back Beach Road

December 20, 2008 • 3 comments

With vertical up and sheetrock going in, the new Publix on Back Beach Road across from Home Depot in Panama City Beach will be complete by April and open by …

by Jason Koertge

Ultra-Modern Design comes to Laguna Beach

December 20, 2008 • 0 comments

As I pull into the driveway, I’m greeted by the charm of old-style cottage and contemporary modern blended together in this new world Laguna Beach Cottage. Covering the driveway and …

by Jason Koertge

First Ever New Year’s Beach Ball Drop in Panama City Beach

December 19, 2008 • 9 comments

Celebrate the start of 2009 with a bounce and a bang at the New Year’s Eve “Beach Ball Drop” in Panama City Beach, Fla.  Presented by Margaritaville and hosted by …

by Jason Koertge

Help a Family for Christmas

December 19, 2008 • 1 comment

Please come out to Shorehouse Furniture Saturday to meet Burnie Thompson, Jason Lent and myself and donate $5, $50, $1,000, or whatever you can to help get Marissa Amora’s 4 …

by Jason Koertge

Taco Casa and Gyro Cafe Open on the Beach

December 18, 2008 • 1 comment

Locally owned restaurants Gyro Cafe & Taco Casa have opened two new locations on Panama City Beach. Located at the Coastal Palms Village across from the Navy Base entrance, these …

by Jason Koertge

Bay County TDC Approves Bed Tax Increase

December 17, 2008 • 12 comments

In a meeting that ended in great applause, the Bay County Tourist Development Council unanimously voted to approve the increase in bed tax collections from 3% to 5%.  With public …

by Jason Koertge

Monologue of a Laketown Wharf Buyer

December 17, 2008 • 16 comments

If you are in the market for furniture, I have some for sale.  Actually, it’s a credit at Resort Interiors/Resort Ready Rooms.  I own $17,432.00 worth of furniture, accessories, custom …

by Walked from Laketown

No Real Mortgage Relief Despite Government Efforts

December 17, 2008 • 1 comment

To say 2008 has been a bad year for real estate is just a wee bit of an understatement. Property values have plunged by some 35% nationwide and foreclosures are …

by Hunter Palmer

TDC to Discuss Bed Tax Increase on Wednesday – Agenda

December 15, 2008 • 4 comments

Wednesday, the Tourist Development Council will discuss the possible bed tax increase.   The TDC will hear a presentation from Marty McDaniel, the chairman of the Revenue Enhancement Committee and …

by Jason Koertge

Help the Family of Marissa Amora This Christmas

December 15, 2008 • 7 comments

Many of you may remember the story of Marissa Amora that ran last year at the urging of Burnie Thompson, a local talk radio host on Talk Radio 101 FM.  …

by Jason Koertge