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    Introduction

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    Beautiful weather and sugar-white beaches are what bring people to Panama City. Surrounded by St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the sea is a real part of life in this town, but if you stay on land long enough you'll find that the city h... Continue reading »

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    History

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    Beginning around the 1830s western landowners from Georgia and Alabama started spending their summers at St. Andrews Bay, about a mile west of what would become Panama City by 1909. St. Andrew's Bay was the main town in Washington County regi... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    Panama City's relaxing, tourist-friendly atmosphere and long, glittering beaches make it an ideal spot to spend spring or summer break. With the beckoning waves and brilliant year-round sunshine, you'll want to book just the right hotel to ma... Continue reading »

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    Not only does Panama City offer its visitors beautiful beaches and incredible views, but it also boasts some fantastic. From seafood to hoagies, the variety of food is enough to make you forget the scantily clad bodies on the beaches for a li... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    The Great Outdoors Florida is famous for its warm weather and gorgeous beaches, so take advantage of the great outdoors. Swim with the fishes in the Gulf of Mexico on trip with Blue Dolphin Tours, and get up-close-and-personal in the dolph... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    The Great Outdoors Florida is famous for its warm weather and gorgeous beaches, so take advantage of the great outdoors. Swim with the fishes in the Gulf of Mexico on trip with Blue Dolphin Tours, and get up-close-and-personal in the dolph... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There: By Air: Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN) (+1 850 763 6751 / http://www.pcairport.com) is located north of downtown Jacksonville and facilitates the travel of over 350,000 passengers yearly. Atlanti... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Panama City State:Florida Country Panama City by the Numbers: Population: 37,085 Elevation: 26 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 3.5 inches Average January Temperature: 50 degrees F Average July Temperature: 80 degrees F... Continue reading »

Traveler Photos of Panama City

If you head to the beach in the winter it's a lot more fun to make sand castles than snow men! Enjoying a bonfire on the beach is always fun!  This one is bigger than normal as there was a pot luck supper thrown by the snowbirds at the beach.  Great time was had by all! Need a romatic getaway... ever been on a horseback ride ON the beach!??  WOW! End unit in Barrier Dunes with window seat for extra light.  Barrier Dunes 91 - Cape Escape II is PERFECT with all the extras for your vacation!
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