Valerie Garman
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Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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Panama City Beach bed tax numbers drop 41 percent in March
One of Panama City Beach's most profitable months took a hit this year as new laws to clean up Spring Break drove students elsewhere in March. → Read More
New 'Pier Park-style' project advances in Panama City Beach
The Panama City Beach Planning Board approved a conceptual plan Monday to transform the Shoppes at Edgewater on Richard Jackson Boulevard into a “Pier Park-style” town center. → Read More
Tons of business: Port starts 2016 with record haul
Following a record-breaking year for cargo in 2015, Port Panama City is starting off the 2016 calendar year with another big haul. → Read More
PetSmart shopping center sold for $6 million
The 23rd Street shopping center anchored by PetSmart and Chili’s has sold for $6 million, commercial brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap announced last month. → Read More
Top 10 of 2015: 5. St. Joe moving forward with new sector plan, CEO
With a major development plan in place for Bay and Walton counties, a new chief executive officer and issues settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Northwest Florida real estate giant St. Joe Co. is looking ahead. → Read More
Top 10 of 2015: 8. Tyndall reworks, resubmits waterway security proposal
Back in 2013, members of the local boating community were shocked to discover a document in the Federal Register proposing restricted public access to several waterways around Tyndall Air Force Base, which has 130 miles of coastline. → Read More
FWC looks to tighten venomous reptile regulations
Florida is home to many native snake species, and state wildlife officials do not want to see any more added to the list. → Read More
Track not included in Tommy Oliver plan; district to fix facilities at Bozeman, Arnold
Plans for the new Tommy Oliver Memorial Stadium at Bay High School will not include a track and field facility, Bay District School officials confirmed this week. → Read More
Springfield looks to increase mayor's salary, replace city signs
Springfield commissioners estimate Mayor Ralph Hammond is paid less than $2 per hour for the time he puts in as the chief elected official of the city. → Read More
Panama City looking at new special assessments
Panama City is paving the way for a series of non-ad valorem special assessments to be considered next year, including a measure aimed at incentivizing business growth within the city. → Read More
Callaway wrapping up grant-funded stormwater project
The City of Callaway is wrapping up a $705,000 stormwater improvement project aimed at enhancing water quality and easing flooding issues in the southeast portion of the city. → Read More
Panama City CRA modifies low-income grant requirements
The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) moved Tuesday to loosen the requirements for a residential grant program targeting low-income homeowners. → Read More
Panama City reveals tourism study results (DOCUMENT)
A waterfront hotel and conference center, an indoor/outdoor performing arts venue and a U.S. Olympic sailing center were just a few of the long-term projects the Panama City Community Development Corp. (CDC) recommended Tuesday, as the board reviewed a major study analyzing ways to draw more visitors to the area. → Read More