2024-2025 Resource & Relocation Guide Bay County Florida
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3 Welcome Welcome Newcomer Information Help Hotlines Health & Hospitals Local Education Entertainment & Fun Bay County Map Panama City Map Home Buyer Information Buyers Mistakes How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home Packing Tips Moving Checklist Homefinder Notepad CONTENTS Sales Coordinator: Christy Elam Ad Designer: Jeremy Newell Book Designer: Asha Bohannon Visit Us At: www.skylinepub.net In association with Published By: 5 6-7 8 9 11 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 25 30 27 28-29 31 32
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5 to the Welcome Neighborhood This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. How to Use This Guide Welcome Online Resources: www.co.bay.fl.us | www.panamacity.gov www.visitpanamacitybeach.com Bay County is located in the state of Florida with the county seat and largest city being Panama City. The county was created in July, 1913 from portions of Washington, Calhoun and Walton counties. Bay County is also included in the Panama City, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in the Bay County and Panama City Area. The county is best known for its white sand beaches and emerald green water, where large pods of dolphins swim year-round. These beaches attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something here in the beautiful Bay County!
6 Newcomer Information Newcomer Info Area Utilities Post Offices US Post Office 421 Jenks Ave. Panama City, FL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 1336 Sherman Ave. Panama City, FL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 1315 W. 17th St. Panama City, FL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 3900 Marriott Dr. Panama City, FL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 420 Churchwell Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 268 FL-79 Panama City Beach, FL (800) 275-8777 Gulf Coast Power (800) 225-5797 Inlet Beach Water Co. (850) 231-4498 Panama City Utilities (850) 872-3166 Panama City Beach Water Dept. (850) 233-5100 Parker Utility Dept. (850) 871-4949 AT&T (800) 288-2020 Verizon (800) 922-0204 Xfinity (800) 934-6489 Bay County Courthouse 300 E. 4th St. Panama City, FL (850) 763-9061
7 Newcomer Info Police Departments Fire Departments Bay County Fire 700 Highway 2300 Panama City, FL (850) 784-4075 Hiland Park Fire 2801 Lafayette Rd. Panama City, FL (850) 769-6880 Mexico Beach Fire 118 N. 14th St. Mexico Beach, FL (850) 258-4682 Panama City Fire 600 E. Highway 98 Panama City, FL (850) 872-3059 Panama City Beach Fire 17121 Back Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5120 Parker Fire 1001 W. Park St. Panama City, FL (850) 871-4313 Sand Hills Fire 13010 FL-77 Panama City, FL (850) 265-9916 Springfield Fire 3726 E. 3rd St. Panama City, FL (850) 872-7535 West End Fire 20800 Panama City Beach Panama City Beach, FL (850) 708-1046 Bay County Sheriff 3421 N. FL-77 Panama City, FL (850) 747-4700 Lynn Haven Police 1412 Pennsylvania Ave. Lynn Haven, FL (850) 265-4111 Mexico Beach Police 118 14th St. Mexico Beach, FL (850) 648-4790 Panama City Police 1209 E. 15th St. Panama City, FL (850) 872-3112 Panama City Beach Police 17115 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5000 Parker Police 1001 W. Park St. Panama City, FL (850) 871-4100 Springfield Police 3529 E. 3rd St. Panama City, FL (850) 872-7545
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9 Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Excellent health care… Close to home. Health Area Health & Hospitals Florida Department of Health Bay County 597 W. 11th St. Panama City, FL (850) 872-4455 Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Bay Family Medicine at Ocean Park 23040 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 804-3230 Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Primary Care - Panama City Beach 120 Richard Jackson Blvd. #100 Panama City Beach, FL (850) 804-3600 Ascension Sacred Heart Bay - Panama City 615 N. Bonita Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 769-1511 Ascension Sacred Heart Bay - Panama City Beach 11111 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 747-2900 Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital 1940 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 763-0017 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City 1847 Florida Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 914-8600 HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital 449 W. 23rd St. Panama City, FL (850) 769-8341 Springfield Medical Center 3141 E. Highway 98 Panama City, FL (850) 785-9511
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Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Where Learning Begins Education 11 Local School Districts Area Colleges & Universities Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 921 Beacon Beach Rd. Tyndall AFB, FL (850) 332-3349 Florida State University 4750 Collegiate Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 872-4750 Gulf Coast State College 5230 US-98 Panama City, FL (850) 769-1551 Gulf Coast State College: North Bay Campus 637 Highway 2300 Southport, FL (850) 872-3878 Tom P. Haney Technical Center 3016 FL-77 Panama City, FL (850) 767-5500 Troy University - Panama City Support Center 517 Airport Rd. Panama City, FL (800) 414-5756 Bay District Schools 1311Balboa Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 767-4100 www.bay.k12.fl.us
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14 From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Bay County and Panama City Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Wander. Explore. Discover. Aaron Bessant Ampitheater 600 S. Pier Park Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5045 Aquatic Adventures 5325 N. Lagoon Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 235-8051 Bay Seaplanes & Airboat Tours 14856 Bay View Circle Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-1532 Blue Dolphin Tours 3605 Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 236-3467 Calypso Resort & Towers 15817 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 912-9722 Camp Helen State Park 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5059 Captain Anderson’s Marina 5550 N. Lagoon Dr Panama City, FL (850) 234-5940 Cobra Adventure Park 9323 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 235-0321 Coconut Creek Family Fun Park 9807 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-2625 Conservation Park 100 Conservation Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5045 Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center 8602 Thomas Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 234-1049 Frank Brown Park 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5045 Fun Land Arcade 14510 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-3693 Goofy Golf 12206 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-6403 Gulf World Marine Park 15412 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-5271 Entertainment & Fun
15 Island Time Sailing Cruises 3605 Thomas Dr. #22 Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-7377 Laketown Wharf 9902 S. Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 563-3000 Majestic Beach Resort 10901 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 563-1000 Marina Civic Center 8 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 763-4696 Martin Theatre 409 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 763-8080 M.B. Miller County Pier 12213 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 236-3035 Panama City Center for the ARTS 19 E. 4th St. Panama City, FL (850) 640-3670 Panama City Dive Center 4823 Thomas Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 235-3390 Pier Park 600 Pier Park Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 236-9974 Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf 9518 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 235-1171 Race City PCB 9523 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-1588 Rick Seltzer Park 7419 Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-6503 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium 9907 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 230-6113 Rock'it Lanes 513 N. Richard Jackson Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 249-2695 Russell-Fields Pier 16201 Front Beach Rd. # D Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-5080 Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise 5325 N. Lagoon Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 234-7400 Sea Screamer Cruises 5325 N. Lagoon Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 233-9107 Seychelles Beach Resort 5115 Gulf Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 236-9550 Shipwreck Island Waterpark 12201 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-3333 Signal Hill Golf Course 9615 Thomas Dr. Panama City, FL (850) 234-5051 Skywheel Panama City Beach 15700 L.C. Hilton Jr. Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 888-0020 St. Andrew Bay Ferry 1213 Beck Ave. Panama City, FL (850) 270-8788 St. Andrews State Park 4607 State Park Ln. Panama City, FL (850) 233-5140 Sunshine Water Sports of Panama City 5709 N. Lagoon Rd. Panama City, FL (850) 215-7046 The Grand Pier Park Theater 500 Pier Park Dr. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 233-4835 Tidewater Beach Resort 16819 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 636-8000 Todd Herendeen Theatre 8010 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 381-0310 Wonderworks 9910 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 249-7000 Zoo World 9008 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL (850) 230-1243 For more information and additional listings please visit: www.pcgov.org www.visitpanamacitybeach.com Entertainment & Fun
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