TreeFrog
Beach Fanatic
Me too. You can't beat an airport with only two gates.
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Panama City Beach Future
- Thread starter SHELLY
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Me too. You can't beat an airport with only two gates.
Lady D
SoWal Insider
Well, that clarifies that they are still open for business then. I didn't take time to read info on their website.
30gAy
Beach Fanatic
The Walton Funn, November 16, 2006
New Condo hopes to Attract a Nostalgic Crowd.
Janus Development of Birmingham, Alabama announced its plans for a new Condominium on the west end of Panama City Beach.
The condominium will feature a ?Panama City in the 70?s? theme. ?We really felt that the time was right for someone to buck the trend of increasingly upscale developments and get back to the spirit of the original Redneck Riviera.?, said Janus President Mark Taylor.
Taylor went on to explain, ?We feel that there is a huge market for the nostalgia of earlier times, and for Panama City that means the kitchy tacky developments characterized by tiki huts and fake waterfalls.?
Shirley Basfield of Atmore signed a pre-construction contract for one of the 7th floor units. ?When I saw the drawings I just loved the whole concept. When I was a little girl we would drive down to PC from Alabama and would stay in these magical themed motels which to me seemed like being in a dream?.or at least in an episode of the Flintstones.?
The condo complex will feature gold and avocado appliances, and an extensive use of wall paneling. Otherwise the color scheme is best described as ?brown, with hints of earthtone.?
The developers are also hoping to attract another niche market, nicotine addicted seniors. In keeping with the times, the entire resort will be smoker friendly.
New Condo hopes to Attract a Nostalgic Crowd.
Janus Development of Birmingham, Alabama announced its plans for a new Condominium on the west end of Panama City Beach.
The condominium will feature a ?Panama City in the 70?s? theme. ?We really felt that the time was right for someone to buck the trend of increasingly upscale developments and get back to the spirit of the original Redneck Riviera.?, said Janus President Mark Taylor.
Taylor went on to explain, ?We feel that there is a huge market for the nostalgia of earlier times, and for Panama City that means the kitchy tacky developments characterized by tiki huts and fake waterfalls.?
Shirley Basfield of Atmore signed a pre-construction contract for one of the 7th floor units. ?When I saw the drawings I just loved the whole concept. When I was a little girl we would drive down to PC from Alabama and would stay in these magical themed motels which to me seemed like being in a dream?.or at least in an episode of the Flintstones.?
The condo complex will feature gold and avocado appliances, and an extensive use of wall paneling. Otherwise the color scheme is best described as ?brown, with hints of earthtone.?
The developers are also hoping to attract another niche market, nicotine addicted seniors. In keeping with the times, the entire resort will be smoker friendly.
Liv'smom
Beach Lover
You jest, but I bet a little hotel like the Beachcomber used to be, would make a killing. It had the hotel and cottage thing both going for it. The decor is negotiable, but I think we would have to draw the line at avocado. Shag carpet, now there's something that needs to make a comeback.:roll:
Capricious
Beach Fanatic
Re: Panama City Beach Future (& past)
"...Taylor went on to explain, ?We feel that there is a huge market for the nostalgia of earlier times, and for Panama City that means the kitchy tacky developments characterized by tiki huts and fake waterfalls...?
When was PCB ever "kitchy tacky?"
"...Taylor went on to explain, ?We feel that there is a huge market for the nostalgia of earlier times, and for Panama City that means the kitchy tacky developments characterized by tiki huts and fake waterfalls...?
When was PCB ever "kitchy tacky?"
Babyblue
Beach Fanatic
They did not sell because they wanted 30 million for the place. :shock:
Lady D
SoWal Insider
Wow, they do sit on some very valuable property. Thanks for the info Babyblue.this place is no more southern than clearwater anymore.
if it were all southern, there'd be about 200 people here.
everytime somebody says "that's how we do it in the south."
i ask them where they're from, and they say canada or ohio.
in fact, i think they'll find a HUGE market for the kitschy stuff with wealthy yankees, not "rednecks" or "working class alabamans" or whatever classist condescending slur people are using today for southerners.
much like when miami was rejuvenated for the young hipsters. it was the restoration of the old-time miami feel that made it special for visitors. they understood the value of the indigenous architecture and history in making the city relevant again to the tourism industry and rebuilding the economy.
if it were all southern, there'd be about 200 people here.
everytime somebody says "that's how we do it in the south."
i ask them where they're from, and they say canada or ohio.
in fact, i think they'll find a HUGE market for the kitschy stuff with wealthy yankees, not "rednecks" or "working class alabamans" or whatever classist condescending slur people are using today for southerners.
much like when miami was rejuvenated for the young hipsters. it was the restoration of the old-time miami feel that made it special for visitors. they understood the value of the indigenous architecture and history in making the city relevant again to the tourism industry and rebuilding the economy.
SHELLY
SoWal Insider
Not to be outdone...let's not forget SoWal's "Yabba-Dabba-Doooo Waterpark" in Cypress Breeze Plantation.
Good Lord. Have you seen it? It's ten times worse in person that it is in pictures.