Panama City is the Place to be!
The Cat’s Out of The Bag
Panama City Beach is the Place to be
Panama City Beach’s present and future is brighter than its distinct white sand.
We who live here have known this for a long time, but the word is just getting out beyond the Emerald Coast. In a recent survey by SmartMoney, PCB was selected the No. 1 destination to buy a second home. America Online featured the list on its website.
This is a well-deserved honor because, as the article stated, “there is something for everyone.” There are beaches, several championship golf courses, an active nightlife, shopping, a range of luxurious beachfront properties, and much more.
PCB is priming for growth. A new international airport, scheduled to open next year, will bring a fleet of low-cost carriers and nonstop flights to the panhandle. According to the SmartMoney article, a flight from New York currently includes at least one connection with a travel time anywhere between 4.5 to 13 hours. Anil Pereira, CEO of SecondSpace.com, said the new airport this should boost tourism and property values because people would be able to fly in for the weekend.
Once grounded, tourists can already experience improved navigation. The new Hathaway Bridge, which opened in 2004 and links PCB to Panama City proper, features two bridges – one for each traffic direction. Each provided four lanes and a sidewalk. The former bridge, a single structure, had half the number of lanes and no sidewalk.
We have another advantage that few in Florida can claim. Our Deerpoint Lake freshwater source supplies more than 760 million gallons of water daily to Panama City and the surrounding area. This amount could accommodate many more people than could ever cram our beaches. The lake also has a public boat launch and provides some of the best fishing in north Florida.
With all these elements in place, expect more PCB recognitions in the future. Perhaps it’s fitting that we are getting a new airport. The area’s popularity is taking off, and it should be a fun ride.
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