Community Redevelopment
Beach Erosion Gets Aided By Tourist Development Council
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009We all know that every day Mother Earth erodes our beautiful white sand away. Every so often, we have to dredge the misplaced sand back to the beach so we can bask in all it’s glory. Well, recently, Mr. Koertge caught up with one of the ladies with the Beach Renourishment efforts in Panama City [...]
Beckrich Road Renamed to Richard Jackson Boulevard
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Honoring the long time City of Panama City Beach Manager, Richard Jackson, the completely redone Beckrich Road is getting a new name. Yes, Beckrich Road is being renamed to Richard Jackson Boulevard. The road, which has just completed its two-year transformation, is as beautiful as ever. The once two-laned road now has four, accented by [...]
West Bay Bridge Almost Complete
Thursday, October 9th, 2008The new West Bay bridge has been making huge strides in it’s construction. The northbound lane was opened on Tuesday allowing visitors and residents easy access to the rest of Highway 79 and Highway 388. Check out the new bridge in the video below.
Are You Recycling?
Thursday, September 11th, 2008I’m so impressed with the Panama City Rescue Mission taking on our new recycling facility in Panama City. No one but RedCo Recycling, a local paper and cardboard recycling company, has stepped up to the green plate to pick up recycle trash in our area. But thanks to the help of residents and broadcasters like [...]
Possible 25 Mile Artificial Reef in Panama City Beach
Saturday, September 6th, 2008PCBDaily reported that at a Tuesday commission meeting, plans of a 25 mile long artificial reef along Bay County may become a reality. Mike Thomas suggested at the meeting of using debris from demolishing the downtown jail to create the new artificial reef. Located about eight miles from the shore and roughly 90 foot deep, [...]
Construction Begins On New Eastbound Lane at GCCC
Thursday, September 4th, 2008Since funding is currently unavailable for the flyover at Gulf Coast Community College, the D.O.T. has decided to begin construction on an additional eastbound lane to aid drivers on the east side of the Hathaway Bridge and in front of Port Panama City. Tommie Speights, a spokesman for the Florida D.O.T said, “What our secretary [...]
New 4 Acre Park To Be Developed in Panama City
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008According to The News Herald, the city of Panama City will be closing on a $2.5 million parcel of land this Friday that is currently owned by TECO gas. The four acre parce, located along Massalina Bayou in Panama City, will be converted in to a walking park. At the moment, Southern Earth Sciences Inc. [...]
A Look Inside Breakfast Point Academy
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Breakfast Point Academy, Panama City Beach‘s newest school, is nearing completion. Get an inside look as Mrs. Kelley and The News Herald walk us through the much needed $29.7 million construction project.
Panama City FL MLS
Monday, December 10th, 2007I just wanted to remind everyone that you can search the
Front Beach Road Redevelopment in Panama City Beach, FL
Sunday, December 9th, 2007I’m sure you’ve heard the news about the Front Beach Road Redevelopment and how the Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will beautify our roads, make them more pedestrian friendly and improve our quality of life. Well, that’s fine and dandy, but what will it look like after it’s complete? Behold…the new Front Beach Road! Image from PCBONTHEMOVE.com [...]