I needed to study while on vacation. It is a very clean, quiet library with plenty of tables and…read moreseats. The staff was very friendly!

PARENTS BEWARE: There are Karen's running around this library by the name of Susan!!!!…read more They mind business that isn't theirs and are miserable in their everyday lives! So much so that they have nothing better to do than to argue with library staff and create an unpleasant environment around them!!! Beware! Other than that, this library is pretty nice and the staff is always kind.

The Bay County Public Library was my window to the world through my childhood in Panama City from…read morethe late 1950s through the 1960s. Leaving Florida in the 1970s, i have neither seen nor used the current library. But I remember both the Spanish Revival structure behind the old City Hall and its later children's annex in what was an adjacent Spanish-style structure that once housed a former, large public restroom. And I remember sharing librarian Jane Kindall's joy in moving into a modern structure on the Marina. This structure was replaced, apparently, some time before Hurricane Michael. I credit the Library and Ms. Kindall's acquisition choices with helping to prepare me for a first class postgraduate education and a lifetime of research.

Today I go to the library to make copies. There are two print one is in use so I put my dollar in…read moreand put my document under the glass and got an error message I went and got an employee and she says oh this printer needs toner it should have an out of order sign She goes back gets a sign and gives me my dollar and says most people just leave the dollar in the machine and pay it forward. Pay it forward? I need my money to make my copies lol I hope someone in charge reads this !

This is an amazing place historically which also has public beach access. This is owned property of…read morethe state which makes the whole beach public access. It's beautiful and very quite!!!!

Because the South will rise again, this marker denotes an important military encounter from the…read moreCivil War... uh, the War of Northern Aggression. This is the South and they love their Confederate War history here. The marker is in great shape and from here, there is a great view of the water. Near this site on March 20, 1863, Confederate soldiers commanded by Captain Walter J. Robinson repelled a landing by Union sailors led by Acting Master James Folger of the blockading vessel U.S.S. Roebuck. The 11-man scouting party of Union sailors was seeking to locate a southern civilian vessel near the "Old Town" spring, when they were reportedly ordered to surrender by Captain Robinson. During the ensuing skirmish, several Union sailors were killed and wounded as they fled to their launch boat. Quarter, or safe passage, was requested by the remaining Union sailors to retrieve their dead and wounded. Total Union casualties were six dead and three wounded. Union sailors buried four of the deceased on nearby Hurricane Island, and a fifth sailor was interred by the Confederate soldiers. No casualties were recorded by the Confederate unit, which later became Company A of the 11th Florida Infantry Regiment. After the conclusion of the Civil War, the remains of the Union sailors were removed to the national cemetery at Fort Barrancas.

The Panama City Chamber of Commerce had a fund raising event yesterday, May 12, 2015 at the…read moreBoardwalk Beach Resort. I was very excited to wake up this morning and walk the beautiful beach. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered all the trash the CC and their families left behind. Beer bottles, beer cans, water bottles and trash from food packages and plates, plus cigarettes butts. These were all left by the volleyball area where they were holding competitive (friendly) tournaments. As a first time visitor, and an advocate for our environment and beaches, I could not turn a blind eye and ignore the debris. I went to work to clean up their mess. Where I am from, Santa Cruz, Ca, we have a local motto "Pack your Trash"!! We, the locals, try to teach this concept to our numerous tourist and guests, as we too, live in a "seaside" resort. I would love to see the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce show respect and appreciation to their lovely coastline that it deserves, and lead by example. Mind you, multiple trash containers where within 10 - 15 feet of most of the garbage. =/ Save our Shores!! =)

The staff of this chamber is awesome and they have tons of information for tourists.read more

My wife and I joined friends for a day of visiting the shops, good food, the beach, and the…read moreambiance of 30A while we passed through Seaside, Florida. We even stopped by The Truman House nearby. As a huge fan of bookstores, when we passed by Sundog Books in the evening as our last stop before heading back to our hotel, I was impressed by a well organized and large (and fun) bookstore with so much to see. We didn't roam the second floor as we arrived shortly before closing but there is a record store on the upper floor. We did see apparel and gear for sell including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, hats, mugs, bandanas, and tote bags. In scanning the various sections of the store, I quickly found some of my favorite fiction, historical fiction, and young adult fiction sections along with non-fiction favorites. I also found some new ideas of what I could read next, which I promptly added to my Goodreads account. I also enjoyed roaming the fun gift items, which were very creative but perfect for book loving visitors like me. Established more than 40 years ago by Bob and Linda White, the logo features their former dog Patty. The store was founded on individuality and a respect for independence though nowadays continues to focus on community. Check out their website at https://sundogbooks.com for online shopping, upcoming events, the Bookstore Buzz, and to learn about them. They give out their own Seaside Prize each year to a worthy author or authors. They also have multiple book signings in a typical week (listed on their event calendar). They are open from 9 AM to 8 PM year-round. While I love music and regret not seeing the second floor of records, I was very happy I made it to the store while it was still open. Now, if only I had enough room in my luggage for a number of books to buy while I passed through. Rather, I'll have to settle for online ordering from Sundog Books, which has some rather reasonable prices for a bookstore. I certainly recommend that visitors visit the bookstore and record shop!

Such a fun bookstore! The staff were friendly, they had a great selection and it seems reasonably…read morepriced. The store is packed from floor to ceiling and wall to wall with books and gift items. I will stop in whenever I'm in the area for a vacation read. Be sure to check out the record store upstairs as well.

This is a quaint little post office. Five stars for its architecture and design, but for services a…read more3-star because their services are limited due to its small size. The Rosemary Beach Post Office will be fine for simple stamp purchases or to mail an envelope or package, but for more unusual needs a full service USPS will be needed. Having said all that, this is a beautiful and picturesque building that draws Instagrammers and photographers alike for photos. Enjoy!

The location is beautiful but it's got several flaws. -…read moreTerribly slow processing. Most of the packets I drop off to ship out take 1-3 business days to even get processed before they make it to the distribution center. This has been my primary USPS office for 2 years and it's actually part of why I am moving so I can be closer to a better office since my small business is being negatively effected by the delayed shipping. - Inconvenient location to reach during tourism seasons - Unfriendly staff