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Within the prismatic Nautilus Station on Panama City Beach Parkway, East meets West in a fusion of delicious proportions. Quite possibly the best Sushi in town can be relished at Shan Kishi, PCB’s newest Japanese restaurant. Not very large in total space, seating around 60-70 people, Shan Kishi is intimate and charming, colored in calming brown shades and lots of wood. There is a very natural vibe in the spot and it just “feels” authentic. I mean, while dining, I actually would not be surprised to see the tables moved for an impromptu Tai Chi session. Priced comparably for a restaurant of that caliber, the sushi alone is worth the trip and the flavorful hibachi delights will keep you coming back. Appetizers: Cold starters include sushi or sashimi appetizers, pepper tuna tataki, baked...

As history comes alive again, the newest addition to Pier Park is a blast from the Miracle Strip past.  The original Herschell carousel that was born and lived its life in the now closed Miracle Strip Amusement Park is open in Pier Park and will be the mother of many more sweet memories in the years to come. Teddy Meeks, local photographer and dreamer had the idea a year ago when he first walked the magical streets of Pier Park in Panama City Beach.  “I knew there had to be something for the kids to do,” said Meeks.  The idea of a carousel was perfect for the colorful atmosphere. Meeks searched far and wide for the perfect carousel and was actually led all over the southeast to find the very carousel that rests in the festivities area of Pier Park today.  When he finally located t...

Part 1: Choosing the right destination. You’ve taken big vacations before. You’ve saved up sick days and vacation time all year long, planned a huge two-week trip, bought airline tickets, rented vehicles, bargained a sitter for the dog—the whole nine. The vacation is great but you get back to the job to find your work piled up and you can’t get away again for another year. That’s no fun. But what if you could vacation any time you wanted? This is where the mini-vacation tosses on a cape and saves the day…or the entire weekend. The mini-vacation is a quick getaway from the daily routine. It isn’t a full-fledged beg-the-boss-for-leave vacation, but an escape for a few days you’ll be talking about at the water cooler on Monday. The mini-vacay can be as simple as a same day sc...

A full lineup of award-winning artists are ready to hit the stage in Panama City Beach, Fla., the new home of the Gulf Coast’s annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival. Panama City Beach’s Pier Park sets the stage for a jazzy, all-star weekend, April 16 – 19, expected to draw music lovers near and far. The lineup includes nationally acclaimed smooth jazz artists: Boney James, Wayman Tisdale, Will Downing, Nick Colionne, Warren Hill, Joyce Cooling, and more. “We’re proud to be the new home of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival,” said Dan Rowe, president and CEO of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Pier Park provides the perfect setting for this nationally recognized event.” The weekend kicks off Thurs., April 16, 7:00 p.m., with the th...

The Concept: Paradise emphasizes its tagline, “The place to play, the place to stay, it’s your place,” welcoming all ages at all times of the year with playful but choice accommodations. It’s easy to see where Paradise got its name. An exclusive Front Beach Road property, Paradise Palms sits on a sparkling strip Gulf shoreline and is covered from end to end in big palm trees and colorful flora. Tropical in concept, laid back in vibe, Paradise Palms’ is a nice mixture of vintage PCB and modern décor. The Rooms: Paradise has 147 gulf-front rooms; every one of them framing a perfect beach view. And during the 2008 winter season, Paradise Palms upgraded those rooms, moving away from conventional beach décor, to a sleeker more modern look. Adding new pillow top mattresses and woo...