GOD is Busy If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!! A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan . One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of the ACLU.  One day the professor shocked the class when he came in.  He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, 'God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform.  I'll give you exactly 15 min.'    The lecture room fell silent.  You could hear a pin drop.  Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, 'Here I am God. I'm still waiting.'   It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him; knocking him off the platform... 01/05/2009

A Beach Ball Drop.....at Midnight??? (edit/delete) Yes you heard it right. Panama City Beach is going to Drop a Huge Beach Ball to Ring in the new year. Below, please read the press release from the PCB Chamber about the event.   PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2008) - Celebrate the start of 2009 with a bounce and a bang at the New Year's Eve "Beach Ball Drop" in Panama City Beach, Fla. Presented by Margaritaville and hosted by Pier Park, this first annual event rings in the New Year with live entertainment and fun activities for the whole family, including a spectacular fireworks display, amidst dazzling beaches and holiday lights. Creating its own beachside version of Times Square, Panama City Beach will close the roads of Pier Park for pedestrian traffic only and host a street fest... 12/30/2008

Ok, so as you all can see, I am still leaning about activerain and blogging. I thought I would share with you all one of the best sites I think is out there for info about Panama City Beach and Bay County as a whole.   This site has much needed info from simply what is going on in the area to real estate sales to pictures of the new buildings and places. http://pcbdaily.com/   Another site that I feel is a great tool to those of you looking at this area and looking maybe to move here or buy investment property is that of the Beach's Chamber. www.pcbeach.org   I hope you have fun exploring the little slice of Paradise we all call home and call me if you have any questions I could help you with. ~Alisa and of course Numbe 3 is www.TheBeachPeach.com 850-596-2456 12/17/2008

Hi All, Okay, here I sit waiting for a response to an offer that I submitted on behalf of my buyers.  It expires at 6 p.m. which is only 28 more minutes.  The agent told me he was presenting it at 5 p.m. this evening.  It is the waiting that is the difficult part, don't you agree?  I am nervous as the buyers are.  They really want this home.  I am hopeful I will have good news to deliver to the buyers this evening. Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . The most comprehensive Real Estate Service center for Destin, Florida. My Real Estate Services cover the areas of Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Niceville and Panama City Beach.  Make the most exciting investment in Real Estate in Destin FL, Santa Rosa Beach FL, Waterfront Properties, and Panama City Beach FL Real Estate or purchase a Niceville FL H... 11/18/2008

As regional and national banks eagerly rush to accept government bailout loans in the face of frozen credit markets, local community banks are quickly becoming the go-to source for mortgage loans in Florida. Despite tighter underwriting guidelines from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and a secondary mortgage market with little appetite for Florida real estate, local community banks are still stepping in with loans designed to accommodate the local real estate market. Vision Bank, in particular, has studied the specific needs of our local market and is offering loans tailored to the unique needs of Bay and surrounding counties. One example is Panama City Beach. On the beach, the vast majority of properties listed for sale are condominiums which sprouted up all along the coast in the boom year... 10/28/2008

About Pier ParkLocated in the heart of Panama City Beach, Pier Park is destined to become the region's premier shopping address.  Developed by Simon Property Group and comprising nearly 900,000 square feet, the open-air regional lifestyle center is anchored by Borders, Dillard's, JCPenney, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Old Navy, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target and The Grand 16 Theatres. Pier Park is also comprised of fashion and specialty retailers, including exciting new-to-market choices such as Ann Taylor Loft, Caché, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Hollister Co., Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant and Ulta Beauty. In addition, the center embraces many unique dining options such as Hofbrau Beer Garden, Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, Bootleg Barbeque, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Longhorn Steakhouse... 10/13/2008

  Come join us for the 8th annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally at the World's Most Beautiful Beaches in Panama City Beach Florida.   This event continues to grow and is expected to be another record turnout.  Bikers from all walks of life join together for great times, great rides, great food and the ultimate comaraderie.  If you have not been to a motorcycle rally, this is a great place for your first time.   Prices are low on hotels and condos, food is cheap (read Appalachicola Oysters on the 1/2 shell) and the venues stretch the entire beach.  For more information or to see the event schedule, go the the Thunder Beach Rally Website  If you are interested in real estate in Panama City Beach please view all listings on my website at www.knowpayneknowgain.com We will have a booth set ... 09/22/2008

"panama city beach, panama city, santa rosa beach, seagrove beach, seacrest beach, rosemary beach, grayton beach, seaside, destin, sandestin, watercolor, alys beach, wild heron, crystal beach, carillon beach, callaway, lynn haven, springfield, gainesville and surrounding cities"   3 Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer should avoid    Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it.  Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before.  Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home.   Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make.  In fact, most American and Canadian homeowners would be financially broke at retirement if it weren't for one saving grace - t... 08/19/2008

Attention Developers and investors in Panama City Florida 08/14/2008

I have attached a flyer showcasing what Keller Williams Success Realty and myself are doing to get Panama City Beach on the map around the country!  We are anticipating great results and look forward to showing investors and mega agents around the country that Bay County has the least expensive coastal properties in the nation!  Developers, if you are interested getting your properties represented please call me at 850-392-1700, ask for Rocky! 08/12/2008

This is the news release for what we are calling the Panama City Road Show!  We have been thinking outside the box on how to make the rest of the country realize that we have the least expensive Coastal Properties in the country!  We have made a commitment to this area and our developer relationships to get these properties SOLD.  SELLERS and DEVELOPERS, if you are currently listed for sale you can still get involved, BUT I wonder if your real estate company is going the extra mile (or 1000 miles) to sell your properties?  No more sitting around waiting for business, it is time to make it happen. 08/06/2008

ALL UNITS UNDER CONTRACT in 45 Days!  4 already CLOSED!!   Villas of San Vincente, Panama City Beach's newest Luxury Town Homes. This townhome boasts almost 2000sf, three bedrooms and three-bath room. The units are located off from HWY 79 within a mile of Pier Park! Easy walking distance to the beach, Frank Brown Park, library, grocery store, and many great restaurants. Each unit features a covered two-car carport, two kitchens, ten foot ceilings, and all windows rated to with stand 140 mph. The first floor is ideal for a mother-in-law suite or a studio with its own separate kitchen and bathroom. The up stairs features a kitchen, living area, large outdoor covered deck and spare bedroom. The kitchens include custom built cabinets, high-end Kenmore appliances, refrigerator with icemaker,... 08/06/2008

Looking for the lowest priced Gulf/Ocean front real estate?  Here in Panama City Florida, water front property is priced to sell, maybe the lowest prices in the country.  We have Gulf of Mexico frontage condos prices at LOW LOW prices.  We sold a 1 bedroom gulf front furnished condo last month for $150,000 fully furnished, and closed one today for $165,000.   We have a fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with a huge 21st floor balcony for $305,000. For more information, go to our website at www.knowpayneknowgain.com Need owner finance? Lease purchase? we have them! 06/26/2008

TODD SABATINI CENTURY 21-SMITH&ASSOCIATES INC. 850-230-2350 WORK 850-819-4073 CELL TODDSABATINI@AOL.COM Residential - CND Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 376075 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $179,000 Status: Active Last Change: 05/12/2008 ApproxSF: 800 Address: 6205 THOMAS DR $/Sqft: $223.75   PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL TotalRooms: Bedrooms:2 Zip: 32408 Baths Full/Half: 1/ Con Docs:   Fractional Ownership:   MainArea: 03 BB-Bay County-Beach Stories: 2 SubArea: 0309 - South of Grand Lagoon YearBuilt: 1984 Subdiv: NAUTICAL WATCH II ImmOcc?   ParcelID: 30585-946-000 ConstrStat: ConstrCmplt ElemSch: Patronis Middle: Surfside High: Arnold Dir: From Hwy 98, South on Thomas Drive around curve, Nautical Watch will be on the South Side of Thomas Drive Legal: Nautical Watch II Unit 14 Bld... 06/13/2008

Panama City Beach, FL has been named as "the #1 place to own a summer home," according to an article on AOL's Money and Finance page called TOP FIVE PLACES TO OWN A SUMMER HOME.  Kelli B. Grant, a reporter for SmartMoney.com, named the "Top 5" with an explanation for each choice. The TOP 5 spots for buying summer homes for vacation properties and future retirement homes includes: 1. PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 2. POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA 3. THE CRYSTAL COAST, NC 4. LAKE TAHOE, CA 5. GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TN   Grant says Panama City Beach, Florida has "something for everyone" including award winning restaurants, great places to enjoy music, dancing, and night-time entertainment, plenty of shopping and sight-seeing venues, as well as championship golf courses and the sugar "white" sands on the Gul... 06/04/2008

We all love a winner!  Whether it's AMERICAN IDOL's TOP 5, or David Letterman's TOP 10 REASONS WHY, we all want to see, hear, and be aligned with the winner!  Panama City Beach, FL has been named as the #1 "place" to own a summer home, according to an article called TOP FIVE PLACES TO OWN A SUMMER HOME on AOL's Money and Finance.  Kelli B. Grant, a reporter for SmartMoney.com, named the "Top 5" and offered the reasoning behind the poll.           1.  PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 2. POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA 3. THE CRYSTAL COAST, NC 4. LAKE TAHOE, CA 5. GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TN               If you've read many of my posts on this Active Rain blog, you already know that my 2 most favorite places on this earth are the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Panama City Beach, FL.  It's pretty cool to... 06/03/2008

Century 21 Ryan Realty, Inc is proud to announce the new Bay County International Airport construction is ahead of schedule. Exciting news today is that the construction at the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport site in West Bay is three months ahead of schedule. The airport's relocation project manager, John Zebroski, and airport board Chairman, Joe Tannehill, held their meeting at the construction site on Tuesday.  According to an article in the local News Herald updating construction progress, the FAA unanimously approved acceptance of a $28.2 million FAA grant for the second phase of construction at the site. With the upcoming completion of access roads, construction of the new runways can commence as well as enable materials to be transported for terminal facilities. ... 05/29/2008

The Bay County chapter of the National Home Builders Association annual PARADE OF HOMES is this week! There are 47 homes on the annual PARADE OF HOMES TOUR, which started this past Sunday and runs all week.  Our company, Century 21 Ryan Realty, has exclusive listing on the MODEL HOME in Martinique, a gated community with "Old Florida" style and charm.    Century 21 Ryan Realty has 3 homes listed for sale in the Martinique community.  The model home was built by John Spillers, and is just inside the gates of this pristine community. This home is priced at $599,000 with 2700 square feet and is built in the classic "Old Florida" style with hardwood floors, natural wood open shelving in the bright open kitchen, and has a wrap-around balcony on the second floor with a comfy daybed swing and ... 05/13/2008

TODD SABATINI CENTURY 21-SMITH&ASSOCIATES INC. 850-230-2350 WORK 850-819-4073 CELL TODDSABATINI@AOL.COM Residential - DSF Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 364912 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $ 729,000.00 Status: Active Last Change: 02/22/2008 ApproxSF: 3,262 Address: 4119 SAFARI ST $/Sqft: $314.22 Panama City Beach, FL TotalRooms:10 Bedrooms:4 Zip: 32408 Baths Full/Half: 3/0 Con Docs: N Fractional Ownership: MainArea: 03 BB-Bay County-Beach Stories: 2 SubArea: 0309 - South of Grand Lagoon YearBuilt: 1996 Subdiv: CRESCENT BEACH UNIT 1 ImmOcc? ParcelID: 30850-000-000 ConstrStat: ConstrCmplt ElemSch: Patronis Middle: Surfside High: Arnold Dir: From the Hathaway Bridge-go South on Thomas Drive to Safari (Next to Sterling Beach Condo's) House is on the Left. Legal: CRESCENT BEAC... 03/16/2008

TODD SABATINI CENTURY 21-SMITH&ASSOCIATES INC. 850-230-2350 WORK 850-819-4073 CELL TODDSABATINI@AOL.COM Residential - DSF Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 372458 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $239000.00 Status: Active Last Change: 09/13/2007 ApproxSF: 1,681 Address: 302 HIBISCUS AVE $/Sqft: $146.88 Panama City Beach, FL TotalRooms: Bedrooms:2 Zip: 32413 Baths Full/Half: 2/0 Con Docs: Fractional Ownership: MainArea: 03 BB-Bay County-Beach Stories: 1 SubArea: 0307 - Beach E of Hwy 79 YearBuilt: 1972 Subdiv: OPEN SANDS ImmOcc? Y ParcelID: 33956-010-000 ConstrStat: ConstrCmplt ElemSch: Hutchison Beach Middle: Surfside High: Arnold Dir: West on Hwy 98 to Gulf Drive (Open Sands) Left. Follow to Hibiscus, take right, home is on the right Legal: Open Sands Lot 52 BLK J ORB 381 P 513... 03/16/2008