Southern Breeze 2007 Summer Issue - (Page 43) MARK YOUR CALENDAR No matter what time of year you visit Panama City Beach, there is sure to be something going on that will appeal to you and your family! For more events, go to www.thebeachloversbeach.com. MAY 25–SEPTEMBER 3 TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition— Relive the tragic maiden voyage of arguably the most famous cruise ship in the world. This hands-on exhibit at the Visual Arts Center takes you through the ship deck by deck, cabin by cabin for your own memorable journey. www.vac.org.cn JUNE 25 Groovin’ on the Green—Enjoy the sounds of the Tidewater Bluegrass Band at the Carillon Beach Village Green, one of the most beautiful spots on the Emerald Coast! www.carillon-beach.com JULY 4 Salute to Freedom—The Panama City Marina is the place to be for a primo spot to watch a magnificent fireworks celebration to mark our nation’s birthday. JULY 11–15 24th Annual Billfish Invitational Tournament—Get casting for this annual fishing competition at the Bay Point Marina that will make you really want to reel in the big one! www.baypointbillfish.com AUGUST 17–19 Panama City Beach Super Boat Grand Prix—It’s like NASCAR on the bay, but louder as the country’s top power boat racers gear up for this annual event. www.superboat.com SEPTEMBER 14–16 Schooners Lobsterfest—Celebrate all things lobster at this annual event at Schooners restaurant on Gulf Drive featuring a sand sculpting contest to keep the little ones busy while you sample succulent lobster tail! www.schooners.com SEPTEMBER 21–23 Southeastern Bud, Blues & Barbecue Fest—Blues tunes will be flowing right along with the tangy barbecue sauce and Budweiser throughout this officially sanctioned World Barbecue Championship event in Carl Grey Park. www.emeraldcoastevents.com Sandpiper Beacon LAY YOUR HEAD One of the most striking aspects about PCB are the accommodations options available. From gleaming new condominium towers on the beach, to traditional “motor court” travel inns and beach houses. Regardless of your personal taste or budget, there’s always a room at the inn in Panama City! Known as “the fun place” in PCB, the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort has 1,000 feet of beachfront. You can kick back and relax in a variety of rooms from traditional hotel rooms to beachfront villas and condos with private balconies. Replete with an onsite grocery store, a lazy river, Sandpiper Grill restaurant, and two heated pools, this modern hotel still has a touch of “the olden days.” www.sandpiperbeacon.com Splash If you want to use your getaway to nest in the lap of luxury, then Splash will fit the bill with 276 1- to 3-bedroom condos, all with a glorious Emerald Coast view and private balconies. One of the newest resort condo developments in northwest Florida, Splash has so many amenities between its twin 22-story towers that you may find no reason to leave! Aside from a water park with two pools, a lazy river, an “aqua play” structure, and a “dive in” movie theater, there is also a state-of-the-art health club, video arcade, and poolside grill. Splash has set a new standard to enjoy “the good life on the Gulf Coast.” www.sterlingresorts.com Beach House Bingo There is also no shortage of private beach houses. Some are right on the beach, some are within walking distance from the beach, while others are a bit further away from the glistening green waters of the Gulf. You can really have your pick from house styles depending on your personal tastes (and price range). For example, a brand new three-story, 4 BR/2.5 BA house with an in-ground pool and sleeps 14 can be yours for anywhere between $700 to $3,000 a week, depending on the season. In searching for such accommodations, your best bet is to Google: “Panama City, Florida, beach house” and see where the information superhighway takes you. Summer 2007 43 http://www.thebeachloversbeach.com http://www.vac.org.cn http://www.sandpiperbeacon.com http://www.carillon-beach.com http://www.baypointbillfish.com http://www.sterlingresorts.com http://www.superboat.com http://www.schooners.com http://www.emeraldcoastevents.com
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