Beach Town Developers Now Believe in Stronger Building Codes, Construction November 21, 2018 By Natasha Rausch Developer Jeff Lamkin knew the risks when he paid $250 million for 63 acres of an island off the Texas...
Florida Beach City Businesses Say Spring Break Laws Hurting Sales March 24, 2016 Businesses in Panama City Beach, Fla., say new laws aimed at cutting down excessive spring break drinking are also hurting...
Florida City Officials Deny Allegations over Spring Break Ordinance November 3, 2015 Officials in Florida’s Panhandle are disputing allegations in a lawsuit claiming that racial bias was behind new ordinances designed to...
Florida Beach City Businesses Say Spring Break Ban Violates Civil Rights November 2, 2015 By Melissa Nelson-Gabriel Several Panama City Beach, Fla., nightclub owners argue in a lawsuit filed Oct. 30 that local officials violated their rights...
Florida City Bans Beach Drinking During Spring Break May 19, 2015 Panama City Beach leaders have voted to ban beach drinking during the month of March as part of larger crackdown...
Florida City Frustrated with Abandoned Cruise Ship September 24, 2013 Panama City has spent tens of thousands of dollars removing dozens of derelict boats as it redevelops its waterfront. But...