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Gliding gracefully across the protected St. Andrews Bay, Captain Rick Ackerman pilots  the Betsy Ann Riverboat through the calm intercoastal waterway that weaves through Bay County, Florida.  With just over 40 people on board, its Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise night, and one unsuspecting victim will suffer a pretend fate none so desirable. The cruise leaves the dock just before sunset and weaves its way past the Port Panama City towards the St. Andrews Marina.  Providing the weather’s good, which it almost always is, the sunset is guaranteed to be nearly perfect.  With a smooth gradient from orange to deep blue, if you’re lucky, the clouds will put on a remarkable show of color changes.  First dinner, then the mystery begins. On the menu is sweet barbeque to include soft dinner ro...

I’m a happily married man, but after my visit to Donut Island on Thomas Drive and indulging a gourmet donut known as the “Chunky Monkey,” I had to recheck my vows to be sure a relationship with a donut wasn’t considered adultery. Lucky for me, I’m in the clear. Donut Island is not your typical donut and coffee shop. In fact, established by two navy divers, it is one of the most unique establishments I’ve ever encountered, putting a spin on donuts and breakfast you’ll never see coming. Two words come to mind when you enter Donut Island; fresh and refreshing. First off, the donuts are the healthiest donuts around. That’s not a misprint. All the donuts are made fresh each morning and have 0% trans fat. That’s only part of it. They do a hot breakfast and lunch as well. I had...

You ever wondered what the best places were to meet for lunch and have access to the almighty internet?  Ever wanted to surf while you got your work out on?  Well, the staff here at SeePCB had been wondering the same thing for quite some time.  So, we decided to compile a list of the top 5 public places to surf that have wifi. Enjoy! Joey’s Java Juice You can have your cake and eat it too!  ‘er caffeine, that is.  Joey’s made it to number one because of the cool coffee shop atmosphere, reasonable prices on food and beverages and beverage selection that includes items other than coffee.  Starbucks is out for those that don’t drink coffee products but still want our caffeine.  Sorry Starbucks.  Plus, you don’t need any pesky login info or password to a...

Everyone Loves Liza’s Liza’s Kitchen is, at first glance, a trendy gourmet sandwich spot on Panama City Beach. But before you bite into any of the awesome sandwiches, you’ll realize there’s much more to Liza’s than just sandwiches. Located on Thomas drive across the street from the beach, Liza’s Kitchen may very well be the hippest restaurant in town. The Vibe: A Liza’s nicely blends a 70’s spirit with modern trendiness. Walking into the restaurant, bright colors and loads of sunlight welcome you just before the aroma of freshly baked Focaccia bread curls your toes.  A hipster’s dream, Liza’s Kitchen makes everything from scratch, including the soups, salads and even the mayonnaise, and that dedication radiates throughout the place. From the servers in T-shirts th...

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...