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Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach is a resort city in the Florida Panhandle, and principal city of the Panama City Metropolitan Area.
Population 18,094

Top Events in Panama City Beach History

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1931Crime
Sharpless (who was murdered after trying to collect tax from beachgoers in 1931) at the intersection of Thomas Dr & Front Beach Road in 1932 & opened for business in 1935.
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1932Architecture
Thomas purchased land along what became Thomas Dr in 1932 and opened for business in 1936.
3
1970Government
– Chief of Police === Former Mayors === Dan Russell (Unknown) 1970–1980 Aaron Bessant (Unknown) 1980–1982 Philip Griffitts Sr.
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2000Economy
At the peak of the real estate boom, many beachfront properties had quadrupled or more in value since 2000.
5
2006History
In November 2006 CNN/Money named Panama City Beach the No.
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2007Architecture
real estate market in 2007, combined with a surge of new condo construction, brought spiraling prices somewhat under control.
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2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 12,018 people, 5,149 households, and 3,166 families residing in the town.
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2015History
=== Gallery === == In popular culture == Panama City Beach is the setting for the 2015 film Dancin': It's On!
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,094 people, 5,538 households, and 3,440 families residing in the town.
10
2024History
The event in 2024 is sold out.

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Historical Timeline

1931Crime
Sharpless (who was murdered after trying to collect tax from beachgoers in 1931) at the intersection of Thomas Dr & Front Beach Road in 1932 & opened for business in 1935.
1932Architecture
Thomas purchased land along what became Thomas Dr in 1932 and opened for business in 1936.
1970Government
– Chief of Police === Former Mayors === Dan Russell (Unknown) 1970–1980 Aaron Bessant (Unknown) 1980–1982 Philip Griffitts Sr.
2000Economy
At the peak of the real estate boom, many beachfront properties had quadrupled or more in value since 2000.
2006History
In November 2006 CNN/Money named Panama City Beach the No.
2007Architecture
real estate market in 2007, combined with a surge of new condo construction, brought spiraling prices somewhat under control.
2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 12,018 people, 5,149 households, and 3,166 families residing in the town.
2015History
=== Gallery === == In popular culture == Panama City Beach is the setting for the 2015 film Dancin': It's On!
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,094 people, 5,538 households, and 3,440 families residing in the town.
2024History
The event in 2024 is sold out.

Did You Know?

1
Panama City Beach is located in the state of Florida.
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Panama City Beach has a population of 18,094 residents.
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Being located on the Emerald Coast area of Florida, it is a popular vacation destination.

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