Pier Park

New Walmart Starts Construction

May 2, 2012 • 8 comments

The new Walmart being installed next to Pier Park has begun construction as of yesterday. Located right next door to Target, across from Powell Adams Road, an official “designation” is still unclear, but it’s certain to have grocery.

by Jason Koertge

Run to Rum Runners in Pier Park

April 12, 2012 • 2 comments

Fun is Contagious at the new Rum Runners in Panama City Beaches’ Pier Park. If you walk out of the Grand Theatre and turn right, you’ll see it on the …

by Britt Matthews

A total list of Pier Park Restaurants

March 22, 2012 • 15 comments

Updated 3/22/12 Pier Park has, in just 4 years, become one of the most iconic landmarks to grace the shores of Northwest Florida.  Literally hundreds of thousands of people (if …

by Jason Koertge

Miracle Strip Adds New Ride: Sea Dragon!

February 23, 2012 • 2 comments

In keeping with the tradition of adding tasteful rides to the growing amusement area in Pier Park, Miracle Strip @ Pier Park has added another ride. This comes after a winter of planning and reorganizing the whole park. . .

by Jason Koertge

Waves of Fog Overtake Splash Resort, Pictures Go Viral

February 10, 2012 • 7 comments

It’s a scene that’s seemingly common, something that JR Hott has seen many times when he’s flying his Panhandle Helicopter.  Meteorologically, it’s a pretty normal event,  but the result in …

by Jason Koertge

Dick’s Last Resort, Rum Runners and More Come to Pier Park

February 7, 2012 • 9 comments

Grab your shopping bags and bring your appetite because Pier Park is adding some new shops and restaurants. It’s no secret how popular of a destination Pier Park is, and with over 110 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s certainly not surprising either.

by Jason Koertge

Pier Park Target Adding Grocery Ahead of Walmart

January 11, 2012 • 21 comments

With all the talk of Walmart coming into the area, it’s spurred even more activity. Although Target’s making no claims of “keeping up with the Jones,” or in this case, Walmart, their push to add an expanded grocery section is certainly a plan to keep them ahead. The Walmart that is being installed adjacent to Target, right across Powell Adams Road, is rumored to have a significant grocery area including produce and meats – although nothing official has been announced.

by Jason Koertge

Pier Park Gets Some Competition

December 19, 2011 • 30 comments

The economy in Panama City Beach has been improving and with that developers have decided to build a 400,000-square foot shopping center across from Pier Park.  The new development will …

by Kacyn Goranson

A Fun-filled Fall Weekend at the Beach

October 26, 2011 • 1 comment

The cooler weather is rolling in, but it isn’t stopping the events in Panama City Beach! Here is a look at some of the events around town this weekend: Marshalls …

by Kacyn Goranson

Back Beach Near Pier Park Drops to 45MPH

October 20, 2011 • 33 comments

The recent drop in speed limit on Back Beach Road near Pier Park stirred up a lot of discussion on our Facebook wall, and we’d like to hear more thoughts …

by Kacyn Goranson