March 2023

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Restaurant Paradis’ Seventh Annual Prohibition Repeal Dinner Raises $14,000 for Food for Thought Outreach

Restaurant Paradis is pleased to announce their seventh annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by 30A Luxury Vacations, raised $14,000 for Food for Thought Outreach. Guests gathered at the Rosemary Beach fine-dining restaurant for a private, Gatsby-inspired evening. Upon entry, ticket holders made their way into the bar area to enjoy specialty cocktails made with Distillery 98’s Dune Laker vodka, each served in a commemorative glass courtesy of Buddy’s Seafood. Attendees then made their way into the main dining room where they were seated for a special four-course meal prepared by Paradis’ award-winning chef, Mark Eichin. Each course was expertly paired with wines by Vineyard Brands and sponsored by local businesses including Driftwood Wine and Spirits, Rosemary Beach Realty, SoWal House, and Swiftly Catered. Throughout the night, attendees were surrounded by live music from Christy Larsen, courtesy of Inlet Beach Real Estate, and photographed by Anthony Whittington, compliments of 30A Cottages. “We would like to thank all of our loyal patrons and fellow community members for sponsoring and buying tickets to this year’s record-breaking dinner,” said Restaurant Paradis owner, Danny Cosenzi. “During the holiday season we always look forward to hosting everyone and raising money for a local cause that makes a huge impact in our area.” The proceeds raised from the annual Prohibition event go directly to Food for Thought Outreach, a local 501(c)3 organization that works to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children in Walton and Okaloosa counties. “We are so grateful to... Read More

Celebrate Mardi Gras Panama City Beach Style

 Catch some beads and some waves in Panama City Beach for the annual Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival, taking place February 3-4, 2023 at Pier Park. Situated just steps away from the sugar-white sand beaches and emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this authentic two-day Mardi  Read More

January Fishing Report

 Happy New Year to all! I hope 2023 brings everyone countless opportunities to enjoy the water and catch some fish. January’s temperatures are cool and the weather can change quickly, but it’s still a great month to fish the shallow flats and backwaters surrounding Panama City Beach. On most days,  Read More

Best Mardi Gras Bites in PCB

 You don’t have to travel to New Orleans to get the Mardi Gras feel & food, we’ve got everything you need to “Laissez le bon temps rouler.” Get in the spirit for the 2023 Panama City Beach Mardi Gras & Music Festival by filling up on some delicious New Orlean’s style food, right here in PCB! Bayou on  Read More

A Romantic Escape for Valentine’s Day

 Couples searching for a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day will not be disappointed by the wide array of accommodations, dining and spa offerings in Panama City Beach. Known for sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Panama City Beach offers a beautiful and romantic Gulf Coast vacation  Read More

Indoor Activities in Panama City Beach

 Looking for things to do indoors in Panama City Beach? Whether it’s a rainy day or you’ve indulged in too much sun and need a day off from your beach chair, there are tons of indoor activities to fill your vacation days. Family Fun in Panama City Beach Attractions in Panama City Beach are big on  Read More

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Panama City Beach

 The Super Bowl can be counted on to draw enormous crowds, but not everyone is lucky enough to get tickets to the big game. Those who do not travel to watch the game in person can still enjoy watching it in sunny Panama City Beach, however. Local groups get together on a regular basis to eat, drink  Read More

Wake Up & Smell What’s Brewin’ in PCB

 The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is one of the most recognizable smells in the world, a scent that seems almost as eye-opening as the inky liquid itself. Perfectly made, coffee is an artful balance of its natural bitterness and acidity, somehow managing to become something bold, smooth and rich.  Read More

February Fishing Report

 What an awesome start to the year it has been, at least from an angler’s standpoint! Throughout the bays, shallow grass and sand flats are teeming with life. Schools of glass minnows, pinfish, bull minnows and mullet provide forage for speckled trout and redfish. On sunny days, I typically pole the  Read More

Dog Friendly Restaurants in PCB

 If you traveled with your four-legged friend and are looking for a pet-friendly place to dine in Panama City Beach, then this list is for you! All of these restaurants offer outdoor dining with your favorite pooch: Pineapple Willy’s Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill Finn’s Island Style Grub Patches Pub &  Read More