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After a last minute cancellation by The Donnie Sundal Project, Blueground Undergrass stepped in and did not disappoint. The music was great, unleashing on the packed out pier park amphitheater oldies, new hits and a range of music no one could have expected. Pictures could not express how awesome the night turned out to be, but, at least we can try. If you missed this concert, hit Pier Park next week for Beachmice. Recap ...

Take window shopping to a whole new level at Pier Park. Panama City Beach’s 1.1 million acre open-air lifestyle center is the place to see and be seen. Gorgeous pastel colors and ocean breezes make walking the streets a pleasure. A destination in itself, Pier Park is home to a fabulous array of shops, from popular names and department stores to unique boutique stores. A treat for all the senses, enjoy the colorful sights, sounds and delicious aromas that fill the air. See the original carousel from Panama City Beach’s Miracle Strip Amusement Park in its new home, and check out the new Russell Fields Pier at Pier Park’s southern entrance. There’s no better place to spend time without an agenda. With your wallet or without, Pier Park is a must on any Panama City Beach itinerary. ...

Report for 07/31/2009 Salt Water MEXICO BEACH/PORT ST JOE OFFSHORE The snapper bite continues to be good on near and offshore structure, in fact, its so good that complaints of not being able to catch grouper for the staggering number of snapper taking the bait before it reaches bottom is increasing. The up side to this is the many reports of very large red snapper. King Mackerel fishing is excellent, near structure. Trolling is accounting for the majority of catches, but those anglers free lining live baits are catching some exceptional kings. A smattering of Dolphin and Wahoo reports this week from about twenty miles out. Local fishing guru Tom Adams caught what we believe may be a record Remora. Unassisted Tom struggled with this behemoth for nearly an hour. Estimates put this fish in ...

A little New York on Panama City Beach I’ve never been to New York City, but have seen, countless times on TV shows and movies, people sighing with delight as they bit into a slice of New York pizza. Pizza, as far as I knew, was what you order from Pizza Hut or Papa Johns. But the minute I stepped into Salvatore’s and ordered up a pie, I realized that real pizza is more than just a phone call and a ring at your doorbell, it is an artform. Located on Hutchison Blvd in the old Publix Plaza, Salvatore’s is a locally owned and operated Pizza shop, but don’t let the local ownership fool you; the food is all New York. Serving up what may very well be the best pasta, pizza and wings on Panama City Beach, all the sauces and recipes at Salvatore’s are homemade, brough...

Weekend Wednesday is all about giving you an early start on the weekend. All the events and specials throughout the weekend all in one place and posted on hump day so you may plan accordingly. Below is enough fun to keep your weekend full and exciting. Weather Report Things to Do Thursday $30 on the 30th – Boost the economy by going out and spending $30.00. Discounts everywhere! Pier Park Summer Concert Series: The Donnie Sundal Project Friday Club La Vela Live Concert – Ying Yang Twins –7PM Club Oxygen – 2-4-1 Everything 7-9 – Ladies Drink FREE 10-1 Liza’s Kitchen – Cooking Class Inspired by the movie “Julia and Julia” Marina Civic Center – Backstage Pass Summer Concert Series: Leading Edge Visual Arts Center – In Search of Norman Rockwell’s ...