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If you live or vacation in Panama City Beach, chances are you have heard of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge at Pier Park. The first Tootsie’s started out as “Mom’s” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was bought in 1960 by Tootsie Bess. Tootsie actually credits a painter with naming the bar, after she came in one day and found that he had painted the whole place orchid – thus the name Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Today, Tootsie’s in Nashville is world-famous, and one of the nation’s top country music nightspots, with many famous names stopping by or performing on a regular basis. In May 2008, Tootsie’s came to the then new Pier Park in Panama City Beach and has been showing both locals and tourists a rockin’ good time ever since. There are many reasons Tootsie’s has climbed higher and...

Salt Water MEXICO BEACH/PORT ST JOE OFFSHORE Reports have the grouper at the one hundred to one twenty-foot mark and the complaint remains the same, the nearly extinct red snappers are making it difficult to reach the grouper. Using larger baits may improve your chances for grouper. The king mackerel reports are coming from the Air Force tower this week with some reports from outside the car bodies and Virginia reef areas. Drifting live baits and trolling dusters with cigar minnows are the way to go. Spanish mackerel continue to be caught trolling Clark spoons and Mackerel trees, or drifting cigar minnows along the buoy line and the cape shoals area. ST JOSEPH BAY Redfish are widely scattered this week with all the rain and reports are coming in from all over the bay. Try fishing the flat...

Every Saturday,The Grand Theatre in Pier Park will feature family-friendly movies  for only $3. That is not a misprint. $3 movies for families and that’s not all. The cost includes a small box of popcorn and a kid’s drink. Show starts at 11:00 am, seating at 10:30. Schedule of Saturday Morning Movies Showings: Sept 26 Shark Tale Oct 03 Madagascar Oct 10 Flushed Away Oct 17 Shrek 1 Oct 24 Sinbad – Legend of the Seven Seas Oct 31 Prince of Egypt Nov 07 Madagascar 2 Nov 14 Bee Movie Nov 21 Shrek 2 Nov 28 No Movie Dec 05 Chicken Run Dec 12 Over the Hedge Dec 19 Kung Fu Panda The Grand Theatres are state-of-the art multiplex stadium seating movie theatres with 3D ...

Let’s face it – the majority of us are trying to save money these days and looking for a bargain or a great deal wherever we can find it. Every once in a while though, we like to splurge and to treat ourselves – perhaps a new outfit, a well needed getaway, or a special meal out. Perhaps you have an anniversary, a birthday or a romantic occasion coming up and want to show someone how much you care. Panama City Beach and the surrounding area offers the upscale diner many different choices where posh is always on the menu – here’s a few of our favorites. Saltwater Grill. The former home of Panama City Brewery, Saltwater Grill has boasted a unique dining experience since the restaurant opened in 2002. A 25,000 gallon saltwater aquarium provides a breathtaking backdrop to your meal...

THUNDER BEACH’S NEWEST OFFICIAL VENUE Since 1984 Pineapple Willy’s has been known far and wide for their delicious Jack Daniels Bar-B-Que Ribs and being the Home-of-the-Blues in Northwest Florida. Now, Willy’s is the newest Official Venue of Thunder Beach! Get your Official Thunder Beach Merchandise, pick up some new leathers or check out the beautiful bikes of Black Jack Customs – it’s all here. Leave your ride in the bikes-only parking lot, enjoy a sunset dinner overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, then get your groove on in Willy’s spectacular new Pier Bar. The Official Kick-Start Party starts Wednesday evening next door at the Shores of Panama. At 10PM, the “After Party” begins at Willy’s. Enjoy complimentary finger foods and drink spec...