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Welcome to the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. Known as "The Fun Place," the Sandpiper Beacon is one of the most popular hotel and resorts for family vacations on the Florida Gulf Coast. Located directly on the sugar white sand Florida beaches and sparkling emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, our Panama City Beach hotel resort offers people on Florida vacations so many recreational activities for different age groups, that most guests never even leave the property!

With over 1000 feet of spectacular beach frontage, the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is the perfect choice for Florida family vacations. Grownups can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, unwind with a cool beverage, and relax on the "world's most beautiful beaches." At the end of the day, have a seat at the Tiki Bar and marvel at the breathtaking copper-tinted sunset.

Anyone enjoying Florida vacations in Panama City Beach will relish the many activities we have waiting for them here at our resort, the best of Panama City Beach hotels, the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort.

  • Over 1000 feet of sand & surf on the most beautiful of Florida beaches - Panama City Beach
  • Onsite amenities for your Florida family vacation include:
    • Indoor heated pool
    • Lazy River Ride
    • Turbo Slide
    • Miniature golf course

Sandpiper Beacon now features
Wi-Fi Internet access!

 
DECEMBER


Bands at the Grand
Village of Grand Panama Retailer's Association presents 'Bands at the Grand', the second thursday of each month, from 6 - 9 PM. Featuring The On Call Jazz Band. Beer, wine and hors d'oeurves will be available.
Location: The Villages of Grand Panama, Panama City Beach, FL


Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Location: PC Marina & St. Andrew Marina

Panama City Beach Christmas Parade
Sponsored by the Optimist Club. To reserve a spot in the parade, call 234-0854. Parade will start at the north side of Dillard's and travel through Town Center then down Pier Park Drive to Front Beach Road.
Location:
Pier Park, Panama City Beach, FL

Contact: 850-234-0854

An Afternoon of Jazz
This concert will feature famous saxophonist jeff Kashiwa, Panama City's "On Call Band" and the Patronis Elementary Christmas Choir. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society. Gen Admin $15, VIP $30. Tickets can be purchased at The Hangar Men's Clothing Store and Envy Boutique.
Contact: 678-549-8584
Location:The Village of Grand Panama, Panama City Beach, FL

A Chrismas Celebration
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL
Contact: 850-763-4696
www.bayarts.org


Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball
"Walking in a Winter Wonderland" To receive an invitation to this event or for sponsorship information please contact the Toys for Kids Foundation at 850-814-7800 or christfk@aol.com.
Contact: 850-814-7800


The Great Russian Nutcracker
Contact: 850-763-4696
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL
www.bayarts.org


New Years Eve Ball Drop Beach Bash
Location: Pier Park, Panama City Beach, FL

 
JANUARY


Panama City POPS Centennial Concert
Contact: 850-763-4696
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL
www.bayarts.org


Harlem Madness Jazz Orchestra
Gulf Presbyterian presents its 2009 concert series. Enjoy Kid Dutch's 1920s/1930s jazz orchestra featuring music of the Cotton Club and the Harlem Renaissance. Starts at 7 p.m.
Contact: 850-230-1991
Location: Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Admission: $15


Senior Tuesdays: The Many Faces of Gulf World
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Enjoy an intriguing look into the life of Gulf World with Kevin Walsh.
Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com


The Drowsy Chaperone
The winner of five Tony Awards in 2006, including best musical,
"Chaperone" is billed as a "musical within a comedy"

Contact: 850-763-4696 or toll free 888-763-4696
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL


The Mystical Arts of Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct a Mandala Sand Painting, perform a sacred music and dance, and give lectures. at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida.
Contact: 850-769-4451
Location: Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida


Bay County Audubon Film Series
"LaManche/the English Channel" by Monty Brown. Showing at Arnold High School, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5. Quality nature/travel films are personally narrated on stage by the cinematographer. Students 18 and under are admitted free. A door prize will be given at each film.
Contact: 850-871-1736
Location: Arnold High School, 550 Alf Coleman Rd, Panama City Beach, FL


Senior Tuesdays: Bizarre Bird Behavior
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Enjoy a humorous game-show style look at some of our birds' peculiar habits.
Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com


Drumline Live!
Contact: 850-763-4696
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL
www.bayarts.org


Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing
The international tour of The Mystical Arts of Tibet performance will be held Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25.00
Contact: 850-769-4451
Location: Martin Theatre


2009 Mask Parade Walking Tour
The public is invited to attend an opening reception and guided walking tour of the Mask Exhibit on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 3:00 pm. The tour will begin at the Visual Arts Center and includes several stops at downtown businesses and concludes at Bay Bank & Trust. Masks will be exhibited at participating downtown locations through February 13th. The event is free to the public. 3 pm, Free Admission.
Contact: (850) 215-4242
http://support.covenanthospice.org/mask/exhibit.htm

Location: Visual Arts Center


Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Royal Ball
Food, dancing, fun. Tickets $75. Limited seating, no tickets at the door.
Contact: 850-785-0014
Location: Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL

 

FEBRUARY


The Great Classical Variety Show
Gulf Beach Presbyterian presents its 2009 concert series. Boyan & Zlatina Bonev, cellists, Hristo Berblucachov, pianist and a variety of other superstars strut their classic stuff.
Contact: 850-230-1991
Location: Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $15


Senior Tuesdays: Introduction to Dolphins
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Join us for an interesting first look at the ocean's most beloved creatures.
Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com


"The Piano Men", The Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel
The Martin Theatre presents "The Piano Men", a presentation of the songs of Elton John and Billy Joel.
Location: 409 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL
http://www.martintheatre.com


Krewe of Massalina Mardi Gras 2009
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with a festival and block party!
Contact: 850-913-8383.


A Southern Gospel Celebration
Gulf Beach Presbyterian presents its 2009 concert series. The Master's Men Quartet and Grace Bailey join together for an exciting concert of praise and inspiration.
Contact: 850-230-1991
Location: Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $15


The American Spiritual Ensemble
This classically trained ensemble sings Opera, Broadway, Gospel and popular music.
Contact: 850-236-1260
Location: Marina Civic Center
Hours: 2:30 p.m. matinee
http://www.panamacitymusicassoc.org


Audubon Travel Adventure Film Series
"Norway - From the Land of the Vikings" by Dale Johnson Visit Norway in a way you never could on your own; from ancient to the modern, visit it all.
Contact: 850-871-1736
Location: J.R. Arnold High School, 550 Alf Coleman, Panama City Beach, FL
E-mail: ingram@digitalexp.com
http://www.baycountyaudubon.org
Hours: 7 pm
Admission: $5


Senior Tuesdays: The Life of Sea Turtles
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Experience a look into the hard life and struggles of being a sea turtle.
Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com


7th Annual Mask Parade and Gala
Follow your heart to the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa for the 7th Annual Covenant Hospice Mask Parade and Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 6 p.m. Held on Valentines Day, this year’s theme is appropriately titled “A World of Romance.” The Mask Parade Gala features silent and live auctions of beautiful clay masks created by national celebrities and local artists. Enjoy a delectable dinner along with live entertainment performed by Todd Herendeen and the Follow That Dream Band. Covenant Hospice promises a romantic journey around the world as guests stroll through vignettes of exotic locales, cultural dancers, and much more. Mask Parade Gala tickets are $100 each.
Contact: 215-4242
Location: Marriott Bay Point Resort
Hours: 6 p.m.
Admission: $100 each
www.covenanthospice.org/mask


Mardi Gras Parade
Parade will start at 3 p.m. Floats will move from Hills Rd. in Panama City Beach, west on Front Beach Rd & up to Pier Park Drive. 1.3 mile loop
Hours: 3 p.m.
Contact: 850-233-6590
Location: Panama City Beach, FL
http://www.dominiqueyoux.com


Snowbirds Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance
Come to the Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance at the Blue Moose in the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Dance runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Location: Blue Moose, 9450 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
Contact: 850-234-3484


The 'Playground Swing' Big Band
Gulf Beach Presbyterian presents its 2009 concert series. A Valentine tribute with the sounds of the Emerald Coast's newest twenty-piece big band.
Contact: 850-230-1991
Location: Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $15


Senior Tuesdays: A Veterinarian's Perspective
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Learn how husbandry procedures assist in the healthy lifestyle of animals with Dr. Staggs.
Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com


St. Andrew's Mardi Gras
Contact: 850-763-6261
http://www.saintandrewsmardigras.com
Feb 20 4:00pm Kids Parade, Pet Parade and Maskers Parade.
Feb 21 Main Parade
Location: Downtown St. Andrews, Panama City


Aida, Verdi's Powerful Opera
AIDA, set in Egypt, will be presented for the first time in Panama City. The love story of the Ethiopian princess is brought to life by the remarkable soloists, orchestra, chorus, ballet dancers and mammoth sets.
Contact: 850-236-1260
Location: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.panamacitymusicassoc.org


Mr. Big Hot Swing Revue
Gulf Beach Presbyterian presents its 2009 concert series. Pensacola's "Mardi Gras" band presents a historical tribute to the Crescent City and its musical influence on the biggest party of all!
Contact: 850-230-1991
Location: Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $15


Senior Tuesdays: Dolphin Societies
Gulf World Marine Park hosts coffee, doughnut and animal seminars every Tuesday for seniors. Join us as we probe deep into some of our culture's persistent myths and misunderstandings.Contact: 850-234-5271
Location: Gulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd.,Panama City Beach, FL
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Admission: $12 per person, ages 55 and over
http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com

 
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