CENTURY 21 Ryan Realty Panama City Beach, FL

More New Airport Constuction Progress Photos as of December 4th, 2008

Construction Update October 23, 2008

The Panama City-Bay County International Airport construction remains ahead of schedule.

In a statement issued by the Panama City Bay County International Airport on October 23, 2008, Walbridge, the company slated to build the terminal building and all support buildings, received the notice to proceed on October 15 and has set up their construction office on site. Work will begin within 30 days.

In an earilier statement issued by the Panama City Bay County International Airport on October 13, 2008, Construction of the new airport remains ahead of schedule - with only 36% of the time allotted on the heavy civil construction portion of the contract used, the project is currently 46% complete. Preparation of the terminal building pad is complete and it is ready for construction to begin. The project is moving forward on all fronts.

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 Gulf of Mexico.

The relocation of the Panama City-Bay County International Airport offers the best reason to invest in the Northwest Florida area. With the completion of the new airport ... and construction is said to be ahead of schedule ... airlines will be able to offer non-stop flights to Panama City Beach from all over the country. The infrastructure of new roadways is already in place to make easy access in and out of Panama City Beach.

If you have not visited "the world's most beautiful beaches" lately, you will be amazed at the new shopping, dining, and residential growth. Pier Park is a multi-million dollar attraction that is now open for business with fun and exciting places to eat and shop. And it is located directly between "Front Beach Road" and US Hwy 98 (aka: Panama City Parkway) making it easy to walk to the beach and convenient with quick access for local shopping. Click this MAP of PANAMA CITY BEACH pin-pointing Pier Park.

Pier Park includes Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Panera Bread, Reggae J’s Island Grill, Old Navy, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Dillard’s, JC Penney, Target, The Grand 16 Movie Theatre, Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys Famous Hamburgers and Fries, Guglielmo’s Italian Grill, Guy Harvey’s Grill, Hofbrau Beer Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Marble Slab Creamery, Panera Bread, Quizno’s Subs, Red Brick Pizza, Reggae J’s Island Grill, and Tootsies Orchid Lounge (of Nashville fame), Solace Salon and Day Spa (Aveda), and Victoria’s Secret.

Pricing adjustments are already in place bringing the cost of owning a condo or house on the beach back to the more reasonable prices of a few years ago before the "bubble" or "boom" market. It is now possible to buy a gulf front condo beginning around $100,000. Of course you can go for some luxurious amenities from $1 to $4 million, if you prefer the finer things in life.

Panama City Beach also has beautiful bay front homes away from the gulf beaches for those who prefer a spectacular view without the crowds. There are a number of gated waterfront communities and high-rise condos on the bay, lakes, and lagoons with gorgeous new homes recently completed and custom homes currently under construction.

Katie Patronis and Melissa Ryan, a mother-daughter team, are the broker/owners of Century 21 Ryan Realy. Join them and our fine team of real estate professionals to find your "place in the sun" on Panama City Beach.

Century 21 Ryan Realty is located at 8212 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida

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.

Relocation of the airport to this new larger site holds big promise for our community. Featuring longer runways up to 8400 feet, this new airport hopes to bring more competitve airfare rates and easier access to our community for our tourist trade.

The new Panama City-Bay County Airport will be located on County Hwy 388 just east of County Road 79.

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 magnificent view of the community.

Martinique is a gated community just steps from Grand Lagoon and some of the finest fishing found on the Gulf Coast.

The Epicurian kitchen is adorned with exquisite cabinetry that will satisfy the appitite of any gourmet including the WOLF gas range and oven.

The home may be purchased completely furnished with Florida living decor for $645,000.

This inviting 3 bedroom with downstairs master bed and bath, plus 2 bedrooms and full baths upstairs (plus 1/2 bath down) has a built-in entertainment center surrounding the gas fireplace in the living area. The upstairs living area is an open balcony looking on the living area below. There are hardwood floors through out the home, and carpeted bedrooms upstairs.

The Martinique community is just minutes from the beach and the 1000 acre St Andrews State Park on the Gulf of Mexico.

Martinique is a great place for family activities and events along the nature trails for walking or the common area Gazebo in the center of the community. There is even a play area for children, a gorgeous swimming pool, and a quite lake with preservation and protection of all things natural as highest priority.

Come home to Florida ... the real "old charm" of the Northwest Florida Beaches on the Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida.