A water main break at Panama City Beach’s McElvey Pumping Station on June 23rd knocked out service to a large stretch of the east end — and while repairs wrapped up by June 26th, a precautionary boil water notice kept residents and businesses on alert through the weekend.
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Aqua Condominium Panama City Beach: Three Sales in 2026, Prices Holding
Aqua Condominium on Panama City Beach’s Front Beach Road has recorded three sales so far in 2026, with prices holding steadier than most gulf-front buildings in the area.
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Airbnb’s 2025 Fee Overhaul: Guests Still Pay — It’s Just Hidden in the Price
Airbnb made a significant change to its fee structure in late 2025 — one that looks like good news for travelers but is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. The platform shifted from a split-fee model (where both hosts and guests paid separately) to a host-only commission of roughly 15.5%. Guests now see a single all-in price at checkout with no added service fee. But that doesn’t mean the fees disappeared.
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Long Beach Resort Panama City Beach: 2025 Restoration Project Underway as 3-Bedroom Sales Show Strong Absorption
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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