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Panama City Real Estate - Is it really a good investment? 2007-11-20 21:23:00 Yes, I am a Real Estate
agent and I sell Panama
City Real Estate
! Why? Because I enjoy what I do and I enjoy helping others achieve financial independence.To achieve financial stability, I believe strongly in Panama City real estate investment
. I personally have invested in real estate for many years. From California to Florida I have purchased and sold many real estate properties and continue to do so.I invest in real estate because some of the wealthiest people on earth achieved their financial independence through real estate purchases.Each time I blog and promote Panama City Real Estate, I am not only offering my services as a REALTOR® but also offering advise to help you make the most informed decision possible regarding your real estate investment future.Of course I want to work with you directly. After all that is my business. But I also want you the reader and potential purchaser of Panama City Real Estate to realize the financial security that making sound, informed real esta
Panama City Real Estate - Blog Update 2007-11-20 07:34:00 Hello everyone,I've decided, rather than add my listings to my Panama
City Florida Real Estate
for Everyone blog, I've created a new blog: Panama City Real Estate
Listings for this purpose. Visit the showcased properties often as I will be featuring a new property every few days.Sign up for my newsletter or download it. It's easy and free.Ask for my free customized Community Report . It's filled with information about Panama City, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Lynn Haven or other community of your choice in Bay County Florida.Jennifer MackayCentury 21 Smith & Associates, Inc.13510 Hutchison Blvd.Panama City Beach, Fl 32407Direct: (850) 774-6582Toll Free: (800) 616-3351Office: (850) 230-2350 Read more:Update
Panama City Real Estate - Landlord Bozo No No! 2007-11-17 07:35:00 I read an interesting article about a Landlord
Bozo No No in Panama
City Florida the other day...Disclaimer: I have no first hand experience as to the validity of this information.It seems a landlord was having issues with a tenant who was late on rental payments. The landlord confronted the tenant and not being satisfied with the tenants response, the landlord told the tenant a video camera had been placed in the tenants unit and the landlord was in possession of compromising videos of the tenant.The tenant, contacted the police and a 'sting' operation was setup where the tenant would exchange rental payment for the compromising video. As the exchange occured, the tenant handed over payment and the landlord in turn handed over a tape. The landlord was promptly arrested and charged with extortion! As it turned out, the tape was blank and no cameras had been installed in the tenants unit.However...This is very very big Bozo No No! Extortion is illegal and not the proper way to recover Read more:Estate
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The Panama City Real Estate Market - One of the Best in the United States 2007-11-15 21:40:00 Are you looking to move to the state of Florida and not sure where? Perhaps you have your heart set on living in Florida, and have yet to decide where? If that is the case, why not take the time to look at the Panama
City area. After I assist you with making a close examination of the Bay County real estate market, you will likely see why the Panama City real estate market is one of highest rated real estate markets in the UnitedStates
.One of the many reasons why the Panama City real estate market is so highly rated is because Panama City is a great place to live, in general. For instance, Panama City is conveniently located in Florida along the gulf of mexico. It is also a popular international vacation destination due to the white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters of the gulf of mexico. What this means is, with all the new construction and jobs that will becoming available, the outlook for Panama City Florida is a prosperous one. Also, Panama City has a number of highly rated an Read more:Estate
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I'm growing again...and not outward :) 2007-11-13 07:34:00 I've added a new feature for my visitors convenience: Bay County Market Summaries.Now, you can follow the progress of the Panama City Beach Florida real estate market month by month at your leisure.The market summaries require Adobe Reader (there is a link on the page to get the free reader) to view. It's available for download as well as in-browser viewing.Shortly, I'll be adding a new comment section for each page. Visitors will be able to post comments on articles, news, local happenings (restaurants, family entertainment) and other areas of interest.Other news:The TDC (Tourist Development Council) appears to be marketing to spring breakers again. I Personally, think this is a great idea.Others may not see the benefit to this advertising, but I do.Other tourist oriented cities market the spring breakers constantly, Fort Lauderdale, Miami etc. During the spring break season, those cities (as Panama City Beach has in the past) experience significant revenue increases which are gene
Arificial Reefs, diving, fishing and Panama City Florida 2007-11-09 10:34:00 I read an interesting article today in the news herald...Danny Grizzard, director of Florida
Aquatic and Marine Inc. and Mike Gomez co-owner of the Panama
City Dive and Ski Center both voiced strong supports for the sinking of a decommissioned tug boat - Red Sea. The planned site is located about five miles off the St. Andrew Bay pass in 75 feet of water. Read the full article.Panama City Beach Florida, has long been a popular diving and fishing destination. While the popularity of scuba diving in our area has diminshed in recent years, this news shows that the TDC (Tourist Development Council) and others are actively interested in maintaining Panama City Beach Florida as a premier resort and vacation destination.These types of promotions and benefits to visitors represent an ongoing commitment to Panama City Beach Florida by the TDC and the community as a whole. This commitment will have long lasting effects on the Panama City Florida real estate market.Providing more family entertain Read more:Reefs
Don't let the media scare you from purchasing property... 2007-11-08 07:28:00 Nearly every day I turn on the news and find the depressing media
reporting the terrible condition of the real estate market. What they fail to report is the degree to, and which markets are experiencing these conditions. Take Panama City Beach Florida for example...We are a tourist and popular vacation home location. Our crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches and family friendly atmosphere has and continues to make us a popular area for purhcasing second and vacation homes. People from all over the world, contact me to purchase real estate in my area. I continue to receive phone calls and emails from customers who realize prices will not remain as they are in the Panama City Florida Area for long!Condo sales increased last month over the previous month and prices haven't been this affordable in years.However, a word of caution to sellers. It is still a buyers market. If you've bought property
at the height of property prices (2003-2005) and are planning on selling to make a huge p
Breakaway Dragstrip - Panama City Florida Real Estate 2007-11-07 08:39:00 IHRA Sanctioned...The dragstrip is located on 80 acres, 27 cleared acres with an additional 53 wooded acres! It is a unique opportunity to not only purchase an operating Dragstrip, but also to maintain one of the areas premier Family Entertainment venues. Within a 45 minute drive to the New International Airport, this is an opportunity not to be missed.This dragstrip is a 1/8 mile fully operational and in service opportunity complete with: 2 Concession stands 2 New Timing systems All maintenance vehicles Bleachers 2 complete restroom buildings 80 Private/Racing team parking spaces 300+ Spectator Parking All buildings and structures have been reconditioned within the last 12 months with new metal roofing, paint and other upgrades. With 24 local and 2 track end advertising spots, this unique opportunity has been a favorite of the area for many years. Additional features include: grounds maintenance vehicles, outbuildings, 2 Concession Stands (Lease them for additional revenue), 2 Outbuil Read more:Panama
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Panama City Fl Real Estate - New Look... 2007-11-06 14:12:00 Although I've been very busy this week with sales and showings, I've had time to update my blog. What do you think of the new look and feel? I hope you enjoy it and find it useful.I've also renamed the blog - Panama
City Florida Real Estate
for Everyone. I think it's more in line with where I've taken the blog.I've added some video listings and local news for Panama City Florida to the blog as well.Sellers, I've had quite a few new buyers sign up for my services this week. Take a look at what I am looking for on my sellers webpage.Jennifer MackayCentury 21 Smith & Associates, Inc.13510 Hutchison Blvd.Panama City Beach, Fl 32407Direct: (850) 774-6582Toll Free: (800) 616-3351Office: (850) 230-2350 Read more:Real Estate
Panama City Fl Real Estate - Canal Home on Deer Point Lake 2007-11-05 07:29:00 Deer Point Lake Canal
Home at Panama
City, FloridaCompletely Remodeled with water on 3 sides! 3 Bd/2Ba with approximately 3 acres with access to Deer Point Lake. The homes interior has been updated and a Termite bond is in place. Pride of ownership shows plainly on this unit! An interesting bonus to this home is the large semi-enclosed pond. The pond may possibly be used for : Fresh Fish Farming, Bait Fish Farming or any number of other similar opportunities.All sizes are approximate, please verify-current survey on file. Contact me today 850-774-6582 for more information about this Panama City Florida Home or if you'd like your property featured on this website.Preview this and other Panama City Florida Homes for sale on my website. Jennifer MackayCentury 21 Smith & Associates, Inc.13510 Hutchison Blvd.Panama City Beach, Fl 32407Direct: (850) 774-6582 Toll Free: (800) 616-3351Office: (850) 230-2350 Read more:Estate
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Look out world here comes, Panama City and Bay County Florida 2007-11-01 14:48:00 And we're open for business...There will no doubt be many many articles in the media over the next several days, so I'll omit some of the political references and move right to the event.The "Groundbreaking" ceremony of the New Panama
City Florida
International Airport held today was very possibly the most momentous day in the history of Panama City, Florida, depending of course on your personal view of the airport.Although Florida Governor, Charlie Crist was unable to attend the "Groundbreaking" ceremony due to pressing issues in Washington, his recorded message : "Bay County
is Open for Business" was heard loud and clear!For me, it was an opportunity to be associated with a new begining.The event saw attendees from all over Bay county. From Attorneys' and politicians to Business leaders and Pilots and of course myself and other local real estate agents.It was promising to see the turn out so many worked so hard to fulfill.I've included a few pictures of the event and have items Read more:comes
Panama City Fl Real Estate Open House - Nov. 4 2007-10-31 12:23:00 The next Panama
City Fl Real Estate
open house is scheduled for November 4, 2007 1pm-4pm.6444 Pinetree Trail, Panama City FloridaCOMPLETELY REMODELED AND WATERFRONT ON 3 SIDES! The lot is approximately 3 acres with some of the lot under water with access to DeerPoint Lake. The home has updated interior to include tile flooring in living, dining and baths. Kitchen offers updated cabinets, breakfast bar and appliances. A/C, heat, water heater, and more. Termite bond in place. Pride of ownership shows! All sizes are approximate, please verify-current survey on file. View Larger Map Read more:Real Estate
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Panama City Fl Real Estate - Mortgage Information and Website Updates 2007-10-31 08:10:00 Hello everyone,Many interesting things are occuring in Panama
City and Panama City Beach Florida. I've written about a few sample items in a recent blog, so here's more new items...I've updated my website to include some Quick Glance items.Visitors can now quickly Search by price for...Panama City Homes and CondosPanama City Beach Homes and CondosCallaway Homes and CondosBay County Commercial Real Estate
Other updates include:Mortgage
Update NewsletterUp to date schedule of my open housesWith all the exciting new features Panama City Florida has to offer: Commercial and Residential developments and famility oriented projects, if you are considering Buying, Selling or Investing in Panama City Florida Real Estate
, you owe it to yourself to obtain as much information on our area as possible.And remember, my MLS search is FREE and never requires registration. Search at your leisure and Contact me when you're ready...
New happenings... Panama City Beach Florida 2007-10-27 08:12:00 Hi everyone,I'm back with new and exciting news for Panama
City Florida
!We have so much happening in our area right now, it's almost a full time job keeping up with it.The area is certainly experiencing new and exciting events aimed at the local Real Estate market.The Panama City Florida International Airport!The "Ceremonial Groundbreaking" for the new airport has been announced for November 1st! Visit my website for pictures and additional information following the event.New growth and annexations announcements for the Panama City Beach
area are on the rise.Additional off the beach vacation and condominium project announcments.New Bank offices are being constructed quickly to support the economic growth expected to occur over the next 12 months.These are just a few samples of the activity currently occuring in our area.Panama City Beach, Florida continues to be an enjoyable vacation spot for families and visitors from all over the world.While the news media continues to report on th
Customer Service – Part 2: Business and Customer Service on the Internet 2007-10-19 07:13:00 If you've missed Part 1, you can read it here...As the internet and computers become more common place in our daily lives, we find ourselves with less and less interaction on many levels. Example: The item I bought for $23.50 at the store I'd never been in, I now buy on the internet and pay the shipping costs rather than subject myself to the level of 'customer service' that store provides. At the same time, the items I purchased at the store with the friendly, helpful employee I continue to purchase at that store. Can I buy those items online? Sure I can, but I choose to do business with a helpful, courteous establishment that still WANTS me to be a satisfied customer. The internet however, doesn't offer people interaction unless you are presented with an issue that a real person must intervene on your behalf. You can't get a smile or "Hi, can I help you" from a website. The level of customer service received is really based on whether that company provides me with timel Read more:Customer
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Looking toward 2007 2007-01-12 08:02:00 We hope everyone had a healthy, safe and happy holiday season.With 2006 behind, we begin this month with a look toward the 2007 Panama City FL Real Estate market with anticipation for our buyers, sellers and investors!A few noteworthy announcements: The St. Joe company has recently decided to build a 4000 acre Industrial park off Highway 231 and Route 20! This area is near the Bay County and Calhoun County borders. Yes, we do have some land available near there, both Commercial and Residential as well as an Outlaw Drag Strip for sale which is over 80 acres! Contact us about anything of these or other opportunities currently in available in this and other areas of Panama City, FL.Also, we are preparing for the final announcement on the new International Airport which is expected before the end of the month.So, what do we believe 2007 holds for the Panama City FL Real Estate Market?To begin with, we are seeing alot of movement again in the Condo Market as well as investor movement in
Leases and Commercial Sales 2006-11-30 11:23:00 Well this past month has been very busy, which is a good thing :)As we talked about in our last posting, since the announcements we have been very busy on the commercial and investor side.Leases are doing very well for businesses looking to upgrade as well as new businesses about to open. Jessie handles these clients and so far everyone is pleased with the options he is able to negotiate.There are plenty of new investors in town these days and it's certainly a welcome site. From new investors to seasoned pro's with our help many are beginning to realize what we've been saying for quite a while: Panama City Florida Real Estate is a very good opportunity to invest in real estate. We typically experience very high appreciation rates and CNNMoody's agrees!The prices in our area have stabilized quite nicely and with interest rates holding steady it's a great time to buy that second home for vacation and rental possibilities.Contact us at your convenience and we'll be glad to assis Read more:Commercial
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Leases and Commercial Sales 2006-11-30 11:16:00 Well this past month has been very busy, which is a good thing :)As we talked about in our last posting, since the announcements we have been very busy on the commercial and investor side.Leases are doing very well for businesses looking to upgrade as well as new businesses about to open. Jessie handles these clients and so far everyone is pleased with the options he is able to negotiate.There are plenty of new investors in town these days and it's certainly a welcome site. From new investors to seasoned pro's with our help many are beginning to realize what we've been saying for quite a while: Panama City Florida Real Estate is a very good opportunity to invest in real estate. We typically experience very high appreciation rates and CNNMoody's agrees!The prices in our area have stabilized quite nicely and with interest rates holding steady it's a great time to buy that second home for vacation and rental possibilities.Contact us at your convenience and we'll be glad to assis Read more:Commercial
, Sales
Busy busy busy... 2006-10-07 10:38:00 Not that w're complaining mind you, we've just been a bit busy and unable to post to the blog as often as we'd like. But rest assured we will keep you updated as often as we can.So, now that you know about the airport, how about a little more information on Commercial Real Estate in Panama City, Florida!Since the FAA's announcement, commercial real estate interest has picked up considerably. Everyone is looking to get in on the boom before it hits. Unfortunately, they all want land right next to the airport and the boom is hitting right now!Sorry to say, that land around the new airport has been owned by the St. Joe Company for years. There are very few parcels available near the new airport. There are 2 that I know of however, and are a very good price. If you're interested, give me a call or email me and I'll send you information!So, instead of land, how about a new business or land investments in one of the main business corridors? Those are always good investments. In
The New Panama City Airport and what it means... 2006-09-18 05:32:00 The news is spreading - The Panama
City - Bay County Florida Area has passed another hurdle to gaining a new airport, FAA approval.Instead of discussing whether or not a new airport is needed or discussing the environmental impacts, let's discuss something else...The Economy of having a new International Airport.The Panama City, Florida area has historically been a tourist oriented area. The typical industry within the area has focused primarily on the tourist trade, from small family owned service oriented businesses to the Corporate Condominium builders and everything in between. It is my opinion however, that the current state of the economy is in need of a shift. We can no longer afford to be a small town community relying solely on the tourist trade for prosperity. It is time we grow, and it is time we seek investors and businesses to help our community realize its full potential.I call on our elected officials, city councils and politicians to help, aid and direct us in our
It's Investor Time ! 2006-09-03 06:56:00 Hi everyone,I hope you have been enjoyed reading my blog. To date, we've covered Buying a Home and Selling a home. What I thought I'd do now is offer information on how to help you start building for your retirement. Purchasing the right Investment Real Estate, I believe is one of the best things you can do for your retirement. With that said, I'm going to hand the pen over to my partner: Jessie Cochran. Jessie works with our Investor
s and Commercial Real Estate partners. I know of no one else more qualified to help you with these important lessons then Jessie.I'll be checking in on you all from time to time, but in the meantime enjoy learning about Commercial and Investment Real Estate...Hello everyone, allow me to introduce myself, I'm Jessie Cochran and as Jennifer said I am her partner and I typically work with our Investor customers and Commercial Real Estate Buyers and Sellers. You can learn more about me on her website and during the coming blog entries you'll get t
An interesting Occurance... 2006-08-28 16:22:00 Something you may find of interest occured to Jessie the other day. In case you are not familiar with Jessie, he is a member of my team, he specializes in residential, commercial and industrial investments, my webmaster and my husband :)He had been working with a couple who were interested in purchasing a new home. They were a military family, and wanted to go through VA (Veterins Administration) to purchase. Jessie introduced them to several local lending institutions whom we have worked with in the past, including Century 21 Mortgage who provided Jessie with a pre-approval letter. All the lenders Jessie introduced the couple to were willing to assist them with financing, but as it turned out they chose an out-of-state lender from the internet instead.Jessie found a home that met their criteria perfectly, and they seemed to love it! They made an offer, Jessie wrote the contract and submitted it to the selling agent and it was accepted. Jessie then advised them to get a home insp Read more:interesting
Step 5: Making the Deal 2006-07-20 16:52:00 Well we've gone through the preliminaries now it's time to make the deal.A buyer has made an offer - now it is time to negotiate. Rely on me, your real estate professional to guide you through this process. I will help you arrive at an acceptable price, terms and conditions. Once you have accepted an offer, help keep the deal together by meeting deadlines and criteria, including home inspections, appropriate buyer visits, scheduled deposits and other steps. In fact, during this period there may be a renegotiation of the accepted offer price depending on the outcomes of these visits. As the closing nears, you may also need to perform repairs or do additional work to the house as agreed upon in your contract. In addition, you will need to have the house "broom clean" prior to the closing so that the buyer can complete a final walk through. When you finally arrive at the closing table, come prepared with the appropriate certificates and approvals as required by your town, county and sta
Step 4: Protecting Yourself 2006-07-20 16:51:00 Ok, so we've talked about getting your home ready to show with tips, and protecting you from costly repairs. We've also talked about setting the price correctly for a quick sale.Let's take a minute to speak about safety:In some cases, a home sale can also be an invitation for danger. Here are some things as your Century 21 Professional, I will do to make the process safer: • I will always qualify the potential >buyer before showing your home• I will always get pre-approval letters • I will always verify potential buyers identification • I will always give you as much lead time as possible before showing your home Here are some things you can do to make the process safer: • Lock up and hide collectibles and valuables • Remember "For Sale" signs bring in buyers. Do not allow your children to open doors to strangers. • If you have pets, make sure they are controlled • Remove any dangerous items such as lawn tools in the yard, bikes and skates etc.• Talk to me, y Read more:Protecting
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Step 3: Showtime 2006-07-20 16:50:00 Now it's time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. Talk to me, your real estate professional about other tips that can help boost a home's curb appeal and impress potential buyers once they're in the door. One way to make a home more attractive is to purchase a Home Protection Plan. This insurance protects you, the seller, from paying repair or replacement costs of major items during the listing period. It also protects the buyer during their first year of homeownership.In addition, make sure you are aware of all the federal, state, and local disclosure laws. This information can be obtained by the specific local and federal government agencies or directly from me. Read more:Showtime
Panama City, Florida - They're coming... 2007-11-25 07:33:00 As news of the International Airport, due to begin construction next month, spreads like wildfire through out the Real Estate Investment world and Financial Markets, we are already seeing an influx of new ammouncements for the area as well as large and small investors begin clambering for a piece of the pie.Pier Park announces new store openings for February 2008, new commercial developement projects continue to be announced, buyers are preparing for their end of year 1031 exchanges and purchases, sellers are preparing their properties for sale, the list of announcements and projects in Panama
City and Bay County continues to expand!It's not too late folks!Contact me today and let me help you with your real estate investment and sales opportunities in the Panama City Florida
Real Estate Market. I have extensive experience with 1031 exchanges and will help you make a successful real estate investment exchange and purchase.Sign up for my newsletter or download it. It's easy and free.
Panama City Real Estate and Jennifer Mackay 2007-11-24 07:52:00 I was asked the other day by a new client (who loved my Panama
City Fl Real Estate
website by the way :) ) to add some additional personal information to my blog. So here it is...I'm originally from New Jersey and moved to Califonia many years ago after meeting Jessie. Actually, I went for a visit with him in California and decided to stay (he hasn't been able to get rid of me since :) )!While living in California, I became a NAUI Scuba Divemaster to assist Jessie (who was a NAUI Scuba Instructor Trainer) teaching Scuba classes. We traveled quite a bit to Mexico and the Caribbean for Scuba Diving and had a great time. At that time, Jessie was a successful Computer consultant and I was working as a manager for a Real Estate
Escrow and title company.We purchased our first home in West Covina, Ca which was our first major remodeling project (what a nightmare that was). After a few years of traveling, we began looking for a vacation home to purchase rather than spending a fortune on hote
Panama City Florida - The boom is kicking in.... 2007-11-23 08:47:00 I've been blogging about Panama
City and the Real Estate market for some time now. I've been saying all along the time to buy is now. I've been posting about the new International Airport, the commercial projects currently underway and shopping centers like Pier Park.Well, the boom is kicking in! Ebro located in Washington County is home to the Ebro Greyhound Park. While there currently aren't alot of commercial businesses located near or in Ebro, it is in very close proximity to the new International Airport.So what does this have to do with the boom kicking in?Simply this: The Ebro Greyhound Park currently is the largest employer in Ebro. However, that is due to change when the Lewis Bear Co. will be added to Ebro’s short list of local businesses! The company will be consolidating it's Panama City and Defuniak Springs facilities into a single distribution center due to be completed next year.In addition: route 79, one of the main arteries leading to Panama City from Interstate Read more:Florida
Which side is your gas tank on? 2007-12-02 16:06:00 Tips, Tricks and other handy tidbits...Every once in awhile I get an interesting email from a friend. This little ditty came to me from a friend and I believe the orginator was: Frank Rispoli Sr.I have been driving for many years and you would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me right in the face the whole time. It's there in almost every vehicle I drive and I bet it's probably in your vehicle also and you never noticed it.First, a quick question: Which side of your car is your gas tank on? If you are anything like me, you probably can't remember right away. The way I usually can tell is to uncomfortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, either that or get out of the car and walk around it until I find it! If you don't do this in your own car you definitely have done it in a borrowed or rental car.Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to share with you a little secret so you will no longer look like an ostrich hangi
Panama City Airport - HALTED!!! 2007-11-30 20:46:00 It's a sad day in Bay County...A federal judge in New York issued an order Thursday afternoon temporarily blocking construction of the new Panama
City-Bay County International Airport, said an attorney representing a local pilot’s organization opposed to the project.Read the whole story.In my opinion, it's a shame that the selfish agendas of so few are able to stand in the way of progress for businesses and residents of an area that deserve economic growth and prosperity.Panama City Florida, long known as a popular tourist destination, has been awaiting this airport for many years. This move by a federal court judge has the potential to eliminate the expected growth and economic opportunities the new International Airport promised for Bay County Florida.If the organization known as Friends of PFN (the airports 3 letter FAA designation) a local pilot’s organization, are successful in blocking the construction of the new International Airport, Bay County and the surrounding area ma
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