Long Beach Resort in Panama City Beach — four towers, 1,300 feet of Gulf front — completed a comprehensive exterior restoration in 2025 that addressed stucco damage building up since 2019. Meanwhile, recent sales show strong demand for 3-bedroom Gulf-front units.
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Front Beach Road Segment 3 Finally Complete After Four Years
Panama City Beach’s long-awaited Front Beach Road Improvement Project — Segment 3 — is officially complete after four years of construction, delays, and a final bill of approximately $32 million.
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One Bedroom Plus Bunk Room or Two Bedroom Condominium?
When browsing condominium listings in Florida, you may encounter units with identical floor plans described inconsistently as a “one bedroom plus bunk room” or a “two bedroom.” This discrepancy can confuse buyers, and renters. To clarify whether a condominium with a bunk room should be classified as a one-bedroom or two-bedroom unit, we’ll examine two examples with identical layouts: a 907-square-foot unit at Shores of Panama and an 862-square-foot unit at Majestic Condominium, both in Florida. We’ll also reference the Florida Building Code (FBC) to provide clarity on bedroom requirements for condominiums.
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Should Panama City Beach Expand Its Public Parking?
Panama City Beach kicked off the year with its first council meeting, where public input took center stage. The meeting saw an overflow of Bahama Beach residents at City Hall, eager to express their views during the public comment session. The main contention was the proposal for low-speed vehicle (LSV) parking, a contentious topic within the community that sparked over an hour of debate. Next meeting is on January 16.
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Casago and Vacasa Announce Merger
Casago, known for its superior vacation rental management services, and Vacasa, a dominant force in North American vacation rental platforms, have formalized a merger agreement. Under this agreement, Casago will purchase all publicly held shares of Vacasa at $5.02 per share, with possible adjustments outlined in the merger contract.
The merger aims to address scaling challenges Vacasa has faced. Despite traditionally successful rollup strategies in other industries, Vacasa struggled with inefficiency and high costs from acquiring local property managers. The question remains whether merging with Casago, which employs a franchising model, will provide the necessary scale and efficiency.
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Panama City Beach Association Dues Comparison
In a comprehensive review for the upcoming year, we delve into the 2025 Condominium Association Dues for condos in Panama City Beach, Florida, as the number of condominiums under scrutiny continues to grow.
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FTC Rule on Junk Fees for Short-Term Rentals
How will this impact short term condo rentals in Panama City Beach?
Under a new rule set to take effect in 2025, short-term rentals and hotels in Panama City Beach are required to advertise the full price of their services upfront.
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