National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, and we want to make sure our residents and visitors are staying safe while enjoying our turquoise waters here in Panama City Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding people of a few things that keep you safe while on a boat: Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard…
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The bite in the bays and on the flats has gotten much better with the arrival of schooling baitfish such as menhaden, glass minnows and a few pilchards. The clear water and abundance of fish have created great sight fishing conditions. Speckled trout are hanging out in 2-4 feet of water over grass…
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It’s that time of the year when the springtime bites we’ve been eagerly awaiting are finally happening! The water temperature is right at 70 degrees and the Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, pompano, mangrove snapper, amberjack, redfish and kingfish are all here. I even saw a cobia being caught a few…
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Take a walk on the "wild" side on your next vacation to Panama City Beach with these family fun activities that take you on an ecological adventure! Northwest Florida is often referred to as “The Undiscovered Florida Coast,” due to the abundance of the natural environment. The Panama City Beach area…
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Wheelchair users who enjoy a beach vacation will not be disappointed in Panama City Beach. With 27 miles of sugar-white beaches — and 100 access points — there’s fun for all ages and abilities. Travel blogger Cory Lee, a wheelchair user since the age of 4, has praised the area’s lodging, dining and…
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If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to break out the fishing poles and prepare for what is sure to be an action-packed season of fishing! Spring is right around the corner and signs of the season are all around the bay. Birds crashing baitfish out in the middle of the bay is a sure…
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One of my favorite things to do in the winter is wading tidal ponds in search of redfish and jumbo speckled trout. Given the difficulty of getting back into a lot of these areas, it’s rare that the fish get much pressure from casual anglers so they’re usually willing to cooperate. The fish will…
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Tuesday, January 25 is National Plan for Vacation Day, so why not plan your vacation to the Real. Fun. Beach? No matter what time of year you want to come to Panama City Beach, there are still tons of fun activities to do, restaurants to visit and places to stay. Here's a quick guide on how to plan…
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Happy New Year! I hope this year blesses you with good fishing, great friends and unforgettable memories. Recent cold fronts have fish on the move. In the backwaters, look for groups of speckled trout up in bayous and on the outside edges of flats where there is a little more water. You can target…
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Monday, January 17 is Martin Luther King Day, which means no school or work for many people. And what better way to spend your long weekend than at the Real. Fun. Beach? It might be January, but Panama City Beach is still filled with tons of fun activities to do, restaurants to eat, and places to…
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