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Real Adventure Looking for some excitement? Cobra Adventure Park has just what you need. They have a four story go-cart track, a state-of-the-art arcade, miniature golf course, and the Wild Thing and the Vertical Accelerator. The go-carts are what initially sparked my curiosity, and I was not disappointed. I’m sure that pretty much everyone has ridden go-carts at some point in their life, but not quite like this. There are four stories of wood panel track including twists, turns, and the occasional dive down to the bottom. As I climbed the winding road up the four levels my heart raced because once I made it to the top me and my cart zoomed all the way back down. One of the most fun parts however, is trying to out-maneuver friends and family. I know this may sound mean, but it was exhi...

Hidden just a short walk from the entrance of Pier Park, Fatty’s is serving up delicious thick sandwiches with a side of alternative grunge rock.  Although not exactly perfect for young kids, Fatty’s could possibly be THE best sandwich shop on Panama City Beach. Built from scratch, Charlie Profit created Fatty’s from a passion to make sandwiches.  Armed with a simple toaster oven and an empty belly, he would make ultimate sandwiches for himself and friends.  The first hit was the Heart Stopper, voted #1 in Bay County by TripSmarter.com.  Decorated with ham, turkey, salami, muenster, jalapeno harvati, mayo and spicy mustard, the Heart Stopper is toasted on white bread and served as a “fatty” or “full”.  Beware, the fatty was so big I could har...

The Science Fiction event of the year is happening this weekend, May 29, 30 and 31st. The Wrath of Con : Science Fiction Convention and Film Festival is your ticket to “boldy” having a blast. The Panama City Beach event will be held at the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa and will be littered with celebrity appearances. Below is the full update on all the happenings, all the appearances and all you could ever want to know about The Wrath of Con. Individual day passes from the event are $15.00 for Friday, $30.00 for Saturday and $15.00 for Sunday.  For ticket purchases please click here. The Wrath of Con : Science Fiction Convention and Film Festival : Panama City Beach, Florida : May 29 – 31, 2009 Celebrity Appearances Kevin Sorbo – The legendary Hercules himself, ...

Report for 05/29/2009 Salt Water MEXICO BEACH/PORT ST JOE OFFSHORE The bottom fishing is good as we approach June 1 when red snapper season reopens. Several large grouper were brought in from out on the ledges due south of Cape San Blas this week. Mind your position when fishing this area and be careful not to fish in the Swanson and Madison closed areas. Jigs are working great along with live bait and cut baits for grouper right now. More king mackerel caught this week in the 15-30 lb range using a duster rigged with a frozen cigar minnow and slowly trolled. Small dolphins caught this week in the 15-mile range along with some Wahoo at 30-mile range, trolling panhandlers and islander lures with ballyhoo. ST JOSEPH BAY Not much change in St. Joseph bay except the trout bite has improved wi...

Pompanos Whenever Panama City Beach tourists approach locals to find out the secret place where locals go to get the freshest and tastiest seafood, they learn that the answer is actually no secret at all. Repeatedly the response all the around the beach is Pompano’s. Located at the entrance to the strip on Front Beach Road, Pompano’s has been a staple on Panama City Beach for years perfecting the art of seafood, steak and sushi with gulf style and flavor. For those Panama City Beach enthusiasts Pompanos sits on the same popular spot where once the Kona Kai and Petticoat Junction stood, prime location for access to fun after a full belly and a few drinks. Pompano’s’ atmosphere is a blend of intimacy and relaxation, deep wood colors and a nautical theme welcome you as yo...