But Panama City Beach is different in that many of us locals ... And, oh, Lordy: that skyline of high-rise condos. People don't show up in broken-down station wagons and raid the ash tray to ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The city has a gift for Bay County ... 1,500 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and offer views of the city's skyline and various wildlife, depending on the time of year.