PANAMA CITY — An almost completed welcome center downtown is expected to be a destination for visitors and residents who want to know more about — and do more in — the largely waterfront city.
PANAMA CITY Fla. (WMBB) — If you’ve driven down Beach Drive in Panama City recently, you might’ve noticed a new pop of color. The Destination Panama City Building is almost completed and ready for visitors. This space will be a hub for tourists to learn about the city, as well as an event space for the public to rent out.
Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of Native Americans to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to Panama City, Florida belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves that have been prepared in a variety of ways.
PANAMA CITY — It’s time to break out those stretchy pants you sported during the early days of pandemic baking because tickets to Saturday’s Brunch Fest get foodies specialty items from all six food trucks and caterers.
PANAMA CITY — Amid the images of animals and fantasy creatures, artist Olga Guy has decided to add the beauty of flowers to the ongoing Welcome Wall mural in downtown Panama City.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Music, food, and sunshine were all celebrated in downtown Panama City Wednesday afternoon. Destination Panama City recognized our visitors through its Tourism Appreciation Day.
PANAMA CITY — There hadn’t been an interruption in the annual Mardi Gras party in historic St. Andrews since it began more than two decades ago — until this year.
PANAMA CITY Fla. (WMBB) — When you think of tourism you often think of the beach, but what about Downtown Panama City? Downtown has made huge strides over the last few years drawing in new business and opportunities.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Panama City is receiving some national recognition ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The city was featured on the list: “Best Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Destinations for 2021.” Why did Panama City make the list? According to FishingBooker, the sheltered waters of St. Andrew Bay boast an ample offering.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The first “normal” Blessing of the Fleet since before Hurricane Michael was held Saturday at St. Andrews Marina. Vendors, live music, and food were all available for event-goers. A blessing is given to fishermen for a good year.
PANAMA CITY — When Michelle Smith was a little girl, she used to visit the Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida — which was known then as the Bay County Junior Museum.
PANAMA CITY — Local author Michael Lister has gathered some of his friends in singing and literature for a “Words & Music” event at Floriopolis, the cultural center of historic St. Andrews.
It may be hard to visualize a farm in Panama City’s downtown, but 100 years ago, there was little development north of Seventh Street. Though the farm has long since disappeared, there still remains the old farmhouse at the corner of Cone Avenue and 10th Street.
PANAMA CITY — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) still experienced significant growth and garnered national attention.
Residents of Panama City, Florida, have a uniquely appropriate way of ushering in warmer weather. For 24 years running, this maritime community located on one of the largest deep-water bays on the Gulf Coast officially welcomes beach season with a festival called “Blessing of the Fleet and Burning of the Socks.”