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There’s shopping, there’s surfing and then there’s Mr. Surf’s Surf Shop; a Panama City Beach gem that truly embodies the spirit of the city. Originally built in 1980 and owned by Frank and Nadine Brown, the store was the first of its kind on the beach to offer such an unparalleled selection of surfboards, skim boards, skateboards, accessories, and surf & beach apparel guys and girls of all ages. In 1998 the store was bought moved by its current owners Tony and Lib (Mama Surf) Johnson and not long after Mr. Surf’s became more than a store but a beach landmark and a generational haven for beach lovers. Don’t believe me? Go down to the store, check out the Wall of Fame and see for yourself. Polaroid’s of patrons dating back to 1980 decorate the entire back wall. Even Tony, w...

10. Flamingo Joe’s One the outside, by name and exterior, one might think Flamingo Joe’s transplanted right out of Key West. But the second you bite into one of their signature Grouper sandwiches, you’ll know the flavor’s all Panama City Beach. Loved for great food, laid-back atmosphere and the tastiest salsa West of the Mississippi, Flamingo Joe’s is basically a residential right-of-passage for beach lovers. Flamingo Joe’s is located at 2304 Thomas Dr Panama City, FL 32408. Call ahead at (850) 233-0600 9. Ms. Newby’s Every city has a local bar to which locals, after a night of fun or dinner, just gravitate. No matter what new bar opens, or what spot becomes a summer trend, Newby’s, for lots of PCB locals, is like home. What began as a liquor...

Happy Father’s Day 1. Kayak Fishing What is it? Lots of fathers love the thrill of fishing. Just as many fathers enjoy the freedom of kayaking. So what do you get when you put the two together? You get one of the coolest father’s day ideas of all time: Kayak Fishing. Kayak Fishing is exactly as the name implies, fishing from a kayak. Kayak fisherman fish from sea kayaks in to level the playing field with fish. Kayaks are stealthy and allow anglers to reach areas not fishable from land or by conventional boat, thus you get to go where all the fish are and no competition from other fishermen. Why Father’s will love it? Father’s get to hit the sea and catch mammoth redfish and snapper just along the coast of Panama City Beach. It’s quiet, relaxing and at the same...