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Strange or Unexplained in the Florida Panhandle

Have you ever seen, heard, or experienced something in the Florida Panhandle that you still can’t explain? Strange lights, unusual sounds, eerie encounters, odd things over the Gulf, creepy places, or just something that has stuck with you for years — tell us what happened.

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Panama City Beach Restaurant Reviews & Dining Experiences

Restaurant Pulse: Panama City Beach Restaurant Reviews Hear what diners are saying about restaurants in Panama City Beach. Restaurant Pulse brings together firsthand experiences, public reviews, community feedback, and recurring patterns around food, service, value, atmosphere, w

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Vacation Nightmares: Crazy Vacation Stories & Travel Disasters

Vacations don’t always go according to plan. Hear crazy vacation stories, travel disasters, hotel nightmares, missed flights, road-trip mishaps, cruise problems, family vacation chaos, and other unforgettable travel experiences from around the country and beyond. Then share your

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Hooters Is Closing in PCB

Hooters of Panama City Beach is expected to permanently close around Labor Day after decades of presence in the area. The beachfront property is also being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity, with hotel, condo, and mixed-use possibilities mentioned in commercial listings. PC

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How Does Labor Day Weekend Feel in PCB So Far?

Labor Day weekend is here and Panama City Beach is busy. With the Pier Park road construction opened up but more construction farther east on Highway 98, does traffic feel any better this year than last year — or has the congestion just moved? If you’re local or visiting, share w

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Which Word Describes Panama City Beach Best?

Relaxing, fun, crowded, or beautiful — which one word fits Panama City Beach best? Pick one and say it on PCB Open Mic. No name. No script. Just your take.

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Community Sentiment

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What People Are Praising

Quality breakfast and bakery items

Andy's Flour Power· 40 mentions

Exceptional Staff (Specifically Tammy at the Market)

Highly recommended family resort

Splash Beach Resort· 22 mentions

General recommendation

Bayside Cafe· 20 mentions

Sunset experience and atmosphere

Exceptional Performance and Entertainment

What People Are Talking About

Poor food quality

Extreme elevator congestion

Shores of Panama· 14 mentions

Poor management and high leadership turnover

Groundwater and drainage issues

Breakfast Point· 14 mentions

Difficult and expensive parking

Shores of Panama· 13 mentions

Tourist Trap Perception

Recurring Pain Points

Risk of severe infection or death from exposure

Lack of permanent free pier access for residents

Tourist trap perception

Yard saturation and standing water

Breakfast Point· 6 mentions

Greens and fairways condition inconsistency

Theft of personal belongings (clothes, bikes, chairs)

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This Week in PCB

Schooners is widely recognized as an iconic, long-standing beachfront institution in Panama City Beach, celebrated primarily for its sunset cannon tradition, casual atmosphere, and proximity to the Gulf. While sentiment is overwhelmingly positive regarding the venue's vibe and location, feedback on the food is occasionally mixed, with some visitors expressing disappointment in specific items like popcorn shrimp. Despite being a major tourist draw, many residents and repeat visitors defend its reputation as a genuine local beach club.

Read more about Schooners Last Local Beach Club →

Removal of Truck Tire Onion Rings from the menu

Approval of new subsea livestream camera

Expansion of holiday tree-lighting event into a public, ticketed experience

Road construction in front of the Pier Park area has recently reopened

Pier Park· Sep 7, 2026

Updated 2026 Vibrio vulnificus case counts reported by Florida DOH

Florida· Sep 3, 2026

Reported 20 confirmed cases and 4 deaths in Florida for 2026 as of September 3.

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Road Construction in Panama City Beach

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