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The Airport is conveniently located 4 miles north of downtown Panama City, and approximately 10 minutes from area beaches. From Highway 98 turn north onto Lisenby Avenue, then follow Lisenby Avenue 1.8 miles directly to the Airport terminal.

The current Panama City - Bay County International Airport facility has served the citizens of Bay County and surrounding communities since 1934. Over the years the community and the demands on the airport grew. In February, 1996, operations in the new 55,000 square foot terminal building began. A distinctive green roof caps the terminal's art-deco architecture, capturing the essence of Florida's Gulf Coast. A spacious atrium hosts the departure lounge with six gates, ample seating and a panoramic view of the air field. The main concourse offers a first class gift shop, restaurant and lounge, and an ATM machine for the comfort and convenience of passengers.

Convenient long and short-term parking facilities are available at the Panama City - Bay County International Airport for $.50 per half hour; with a maximum rate of $4.50 per day. There is no charge for the first 10 minutes of parking in the public parking lot. Curbside parking next to the terminal is limited to 5-minutes for loading and unloading only. The parking facility, as well as the entire Airport property, is patrolled 24-hours a day by the Airport Police Department.

Taxi cab and limousine services are available at the Airport for the convenience of arriving passengers. Area resorts and hotels, such as the Marriott and Holiday Inn, also offer transportation service directly to the resorts and can be called from the courtesy phone.

The Panama City - Bay County International Airport is currently served by three major airlines. In addition, an international air charter service plans to begin operations in the near future.

The Panama City - Bay County International Airport has a significant General Aviation capability, offering most major services aimed at making your stopovers or extended stays as comfortable as possible.

Panama City is a wonderful place to live, work or play with the natural beauty of our gulf front beaches, bays and bayous and the warm southern hospitality of our residents.

Panama City - Bay County was ranked by Florida Trend magazine as number one out of the ten hottest housing markets in 1992. Our eight municipalities and the unincorporated areas of Bay County allow you to choose homes surrounded by woods or beaches. Modern homes, country estates, beach houses, condominiums, villas or apartments are available in subdivisions and in older, well-established neighborhoods.

Junior Museum of Bay County

The Junior Museum of Bay County is a hands on children's museum established to inspire and educate via interactive exhibits and programs focusing on science, history, and culture. Created in 1967, the Museum is situated on 12 acres of land conveniently located between Panama City's downtown and business districts. Museum exhibits are designed for use by preschool through middle school aged children, adult guidance and participation is recommended. In addition to its permanent and special exhibits, the Museum offers educational and entertaining programs and classes.

A short drive from Panama City Beach, this is an unusual museum for young visitors. Here, they can see, feel, hear, and participate in hands on science, art and nature through exhibits, concerts, puppet shows, classes and traveling displays. Visit a pioneer village complete with homestead and barn. A nature trail twists through three environments common to Northwest Florida - a hardwood swamp, a pine island, and a hardwood hammock. Hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Cultural Heart of Panama City

Discover the delights of Downtown, the cultural heart of Panama City. It's the perfect place to find what ever you're looking for and a delightful alternative to the Beach scene and mall shopping. Downtown Panama City has been revitalized and is alive and vibrant. Downtown is unique with its many wonderful art galleries, Civic Center, theatre, museums, sources of entertainment, parks, restaurants and outdoor cafes, boutique shops, professional offices and a wonderful library.

All year long there's always something going on: jazz and blues festivals, summer concerts in McKenzie Park, live stage productions, classic car parades, art festivals and exhibits, parades, and even an Oktoberfest.

Need a night out on the town? Check out what's playing at the Martin Theatre. Want an afternoon of visual stimulation? Wander through the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida. A multitude of art galleries also reside Downtown. Panama City was chosen one of the "Best Small Art Towns in America."

When it comes to shopping, no mall can compare with the unique shops found in Downtown. From vintage to fine clothing to contemporary and classic fashions. It's all here along with fine jewelry, children's stores, coffee shops and collectibles.

From doctors to lawyers to computer specialists to interior designers to office suppliers, a host of services are available Downtown. And if you are looking for a place to hold a reception, picnic or business meeting, the facilities found Downtown can't be beat.

Panama City is one of the "100 Best Small Art Towns in America" according to John Muir Publications. The downtown area hosts a wide variety of local treasures including the Visual Arts Center, The Martin Theatre, McKenzie Park, the Civic Auditorium and numerous art galleries.

All year long there's always something going on: jazz and blues festivals, live stage productions, classic car shows, art exhibits and of course, the annual Oktoberfest. If it's night life you are looking for, look no further. Downtown has something for every one's taste.

eather you're looking for a great tasting hot dog, or a fine gourmet restaurant with pleasant atmosphere and soothing background music, Downtown Panama City is sure to have what you are looking for. Below is list of some of the great places to dine in Downtown Panama City.

Downtown Panama City offers an enjoyable diversion from beach and mall shopping. In Downtown Panama City you will find many interesting and unique places to shop and shop keepers who know their merchandise and are eager to serve you. So, why not plan your next shopping excursion Downtown Panama City. Below is a sampling of some of the many Downtown shops that await your visit.

Downtown Panama City is the place to go year around. Discover our beautiful marina where you can enjoy boating, fishing and otherwater sports year around. Downtown is also home to the Marina Civic Center where you can enjoy concerts and live Broadway Show productions, and a visit to the Visual Arts Center and the Martin Theatre is where you can enjoy art exhibits and performing arts events. Besides these wonderful entertainment and cultural facilities, Downtown offers many fine places for dining and shopping. Downtown is the county seat. Downtown has an assortment of professionals and services.

The Downtown Improvement Board Office is located at 201 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida. If you are driving, take highway 98 toward the center of Panama City until it intersects with Harrison Avenue. Follow Harrison Avenue south to the DIB office at 201 Harrison Avenue.

Downtown Panama City really is the heart of the city. According to a recent survey based on county voter registration information, Downtown is the central location for the population of Bay County. This means you can attract customers from practically the entire county! Downtown also offers easy access for your customers, with convenient exits from West Highway 98 and Business Highway 98 and South Highway 231 ends right where Downtown begins.

Downtown has ample parking, both for your employees and customers. Free public parking lots, within close proximity of all types of business, are located throughout the downtown area.

Downtown is the county seat of Bay County. City, County, State, and Federal government offices are located within six blocks of each other. This means if you have business to conduct at City Hall, Bay County Court House, Federal Office Building or with any other legal entity, you don't have to drive around the entire county to take care of business.

Over 4,000 people come to work downtown every day. They include professionals (doctors, lawyers, CPAs, architects), clerical employees (secretaries, receptionists, retail clerks, bank tellers), middle management, and government employees. These people offer a terrific customer base for a wide variety of business.

The Martin Theatre, the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida and the Marina Civic Center have marked Downtown as the cultural center of Bay County. These facilities have enhanced cultural awareness and improved the quality of life by bringing superb entertainment and exhibits to our citizens and visitors. This in turn is attracting a large number of people into Downtown, people who could be your customers!

Because of its established nature, Downtown offers lower rents and property prices for new retail and office developments. Additionally, your establishment does not have to look like everyone else's, (as is the case in shopping mall management). Downtown allows for unique architecture and individuality. Quality construction and design of older buildings, coupled with their attractive human scale, often makes them key elements in successful commercial developments.

As you can see, the benefits are many - a central location, easy access, ample parking, friendly people, lower rates, government offices, post office, the main library, major banks, beautiful McKenzie Park, and so much more! In fact, over 4,000 people already know how great it is to work Downtown.