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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2025 Special Assessments for Condos in Panama City Beach Florida
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.
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Dear Panama City Beach, You Can’t Drive in Snow.
Panama City Beach was thrust into an icy ordeal today as snow, an anomaly in Florida, blanketed the area. The local Sheriff issued a clear request: Please Stay Home. However, the locals of Panama City Beach had other plans, leading to a small mess at the Hathaway Bridge.
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Topgolf Panama City Beach Set to Open This Summer
Get ready, Panama City Beach! Topgolf, known for its innovative approach to golf entertainment, is preparing to open its first venue in the Florida Panhandle this summer of 2025.
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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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McGuire’s Irish Pub is Opening a Panama City Beach Location
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — The iconic McGuire’s Irish Pub, renowned for its warm and inviting atmosphere, is gearing up to open its doors in Panama City Beach. The restaurant, which has been a staple in Pensacola and Destin, is now setting its sights on the old Boar’s Head building on Front Beach Road, a location that has been vacant since Hurricane Michael wreaked havoc in 2018.
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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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