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        <title>Panama City Real Estate Blog</title>
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            <title>Status of the Oil Spill and Panama City Florida</title>
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We've had many phone calls lately regarding the impact of the oil spill on the Panama City, and Panama City Beach Florida areas.



Several customers were so concerned with the news reports they even canceled their visits.



So allow me to alleviate as many fears and concerns about this situation as possible....



As you can see from the image (the dark spot is the oil slick), the oil is moving away from Panama City Florida which is located at the very top right of the image (at the 30 degrees latitude line).


You can follow the progress of the slick here. 


Once the slick hits the gulf stream, it will travel in a southerly direction.



Panama City and Panama City Beach Florida are alive and well and expected to not be directly impacted by the oil spill to any large degree.



We may see indirect impacts on tourism related to off shore fishing far out in the gulf, and perhaps higher than normal prices on seafood.



However, our beaches are expected to remain clean and relatively free of oil.



The worst case scenario would be small &quot;tar/oil balls&quot; or light oil stains on some of the outer beaches which is serious enough with the potential crisis to effect the entire fishing industry.



According to Secretary Michael Sole, of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection:



At a meeting, Tuesday in Ft. Walton...  At most, our area would see a few instances of splotchy tar balls and light staining of the sand  again, in only a few areas.



The News Herald reported per the authorities that there is no chance any oil will wash up on our beaches over the next few days and that Bay County has been approved to purchase all the boom it may need to protect the areas greatest asset - The Beach.



In addition, the wind is directing the spill away from us which is good for us and unfortunately bad for those south and east of us.



Our hearts go out to those directly impacted by this terrible tragedy and wish all the best.

In the meantime, if you are planning your vacation to the Panama City Florida area come and enjoy the beaches and all the family entertainment venues we have to offer.


Owners, put my technology to work for you.  

If you are interested in selling your home or condo, contact me today (850) 774-6582 for a free no obligation Home value report.



Buyers, when you're ready to purchase a Panama City Beach Gulf or Bay front condo for your vacation home, contact me directly (850) 774-6582 for the latest information and pricing on any of the Panama City Beach condos for sale.



Jennifer Mackay
850-774-6582
Florida Real Estate | Panama City



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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 14:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Panama City Beach Florida - Pier Park concert series for 2009</title>
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Pier Park has announced the 2009 summer concert series, featuring the following artists:


De Lions of Jah  Raggae  June 4th

Eric Lindell  Blues/Rock  June 11th

Rollin in the Hay  New Grass  June 18th

Cyril Neville (of the Neville Brothers)  R&amp;B/Rock  June 25th

The Lee Griffin Band  R&amp;B/Rock  July 2nd

PBS  New Orleans Fund  July 9th

The Legendary JCs  Soul/R&amp;B  July 16th

King Cotton Blues Band  Blues  July 23rd

The Donnie Sundal Project  Variety  July 30th

Beachmice  Eclectic Acoustic  August 6th

Heat and the Zydeco Gents  Zydeco  August 13th 



And don't forget the popular 4th of July celebration featuring music from:


 The Pistols 

The Springs 

And headliner Mark Chestnut 


The celebration festivities will be held at Aaron Bessant Park on the Festive Grounds in Pier
Park. 

The days activities schedule will include:


The Springs: 2:00 pm

Veteran's Memorial Rededication 4:00 pm

The Pistols: 5:30 pm

Mark Chestnut: 7:30 pm

Fireworks show 9:00 pm


There will be contests such as Patriotic Golf Cart Decorating, Sidewalk Chalk, and a Patriotic Pet Parade as well as sun, fun, food and lots of family activities for everyone.


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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
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