Category: Condos

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.

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.

Numerous news stories have highlighted the issue of special assessments for condos in Florida. In Panama City Beach, these assessments are typically less severe than those in South Florida. This disparity largely stems from the age of the buildings and the fact that many are used as secondary residences, where owners generally have greater financial resources compared to those with primary residences.