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41-651: Panama City Beach is a resort town in the Florida Panhandle , and principal city of the Panama City Metropolitan Area . It is a popular vacation destination, especially among people in the Southern United States, and is located in the "Emerald Coast" area. Panama City Beach had a population of 18,094 at the 2020 census , up from 12,018 in 2010. Panama City Beach's slogan is "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to
82-689: A council–manager government . The Mayor sits as a Council member-at-large and presides over City council meetings. If the Mayor cannot preside over a City Council meeting, then the Vice Mayor is the presiding officer of the meeting until the Mayor returns to his seat. The City Manager is responsible for the administration and the day-to-day operation of all of the municipal services and city departments. The City Manager also maintains intergovernmental relationships with federal, state, county and other local governments. The primary law enforcement agency in
123-404: A corporate board of directors . The council or commission appoints a city manager to oversee the administrative operations, implement its policies, and advise it. The manager position is similar to that of a corporate chief executive officer appointed by a board of directors. The position of " mayor " present in this type of legislative body is a largely ceremonial title, and may be selected by
164-464: A large part of the county, including many structures in Mexico Beach and Panama City. An EF-0 tornado did minor damage to the northwest part of Panama City Beach, Florida on February 15. Panama City Beach is located at 30°12′27″N 85°51′5″W / 30.20750°N 85.85139°W / 30.20750; -85.85139 (30.207362, −85.851485). The city is located in the panhandle on
205-443: A response to some perceived limitations of the city commission government form. Since it relies on candidates being elected at-large, minority populations are often unable to elect candidates of their choice. In addition, it may concentrate too much power in individual commissioners, who also manage city departments. The council–manager form became the preferred alternative for progressive reform. After World War I , few cities adopted
246-475: A rip current. By attempting to directly return to the beach, against the rip current, swimmers get tired-out in the process and drown. Instead, swimmers caught in a rip current should relax, and swim parallel to the beach, until they are naturally carried out of the rip current. A construction boom in the early to mid-2000s changed the image of the area due to the older homes and motels being replaced with high-rise condominiums and more expansive homes. However, this
287-467: A simple majority at any time. It is used in roughly 40% of American cities. The council-manager system is similar to the typical governance of a publicly traded corporation . Under the form, an elected governing body, usually called a city council , board of aldermen , or similar title, is responsible for legislative functions such as establishing policy , passing local ordinances , voting appropriations , and developing an overall vision, similar to
328-472: A single industry, and the difficulties in retaining a stable workforce. Local residents are generally receptive of the economic impacts of tourism. Resort towns tend to enjoy lower unemployment rates, improved infrastructure, more advanced telecommunication and transportation capabilities, and higher standards of living and greater income in relation to those who live outside this area. Increased economic activity in resort towns can also have positive effects on
369-510: Is an urban area where tourism or vacationing is the primary component of the local culture and economy . A typical resort town has one or more actual resorts in the surrounding area. Sometimes the term resort town is used simply for a locale popular among tourists. One task force in British Columbia used the definition of an incorporated or unincorporated contiguous area where the ratio of transient rooms, measured in bed units,
410-479: Is greater than 60% of the permanent population. Generally, tourism is the main export in a resort town economy, with most residents of the area working in the tourism or resort industry. Shops and luxury boutiques selling locally themed souvenirs , motels , and unique restaurants often proliferate the downtown areas of a resort town. In the case of the United States, resort towns were created around
451-623: Is located in Panama City , just across the Hathaway Bridge from Panama City Beach. The Florida State University Panama City branch campus is also located in Panama City , just across the Hathaway Bridge from Panama City Beach. The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) provides commercial flights into the area. The airport serves private aircraft, domestic passenger flights, and freight/cargo flights. It
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#1732772765615492-494: Is the first international airport to be constructed after the September 11 terrorist attacks . Other modes of transportation include scooters, which can be rented by the day, as well as taxi and shuttle companies, which are permitted by the local police. Panama City Beach also has public bus transportation known as Bayway available hourly Monday through Saturday. The Bayway runs throughout the county giving its tourists and locals
533-513: Is turning unobstructed, low-rise beach views and affordable waterfront property into rarities. At the peak of the real estate boom, many beachfront properties had quadrupled or more in value since 2000. In November 2006 CNN/Money named Panama City Beach the No. 1 real estate market in America for the next five years in. Beachfront property has sold for upwards of $ 60,000 per "front foot" (linear foot) at
574-474: Is used in 40.1% of American cities with populations of 2,500 or more, according to the 2011 Municipal Yearbook published by ICMA. The concept of the council–manager form of government was a product of a confluence of the prevailing modes of thought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Probably the foremost influence was the Progressive Movement ; following along the thought lines of
615-729: The Fianna Fáil government. Under the County Management Act 1940 , which was brought into operation in August 1942, a county manager is the manager of every borough or town in that county, but since the 1990s, has the power to delegate these functions to any other officer of that borough or town council. The system was modified also in subsequent legislation, particularly the City and County Management (Amendment) Act 1955 , which made some adjustments to give greater power to
656-641: The Gulf of Mexico . The main roads through the city are U.S. Route 98 and Florida State Road 30 . US 98 runs from northwest to southeast just inland from the coast, leading east 10 mi (16 km) to Panama City and northwest 47 mi (76 km) to Destin . FL-30 runs along the coast from northwest to southeast as Front Beach Rd, leading east to Panama City and northwest 15 mi (24 km) to Rosemary Beach . There are approximately 9 miles (14 km) of shoreline in Panama City Beach fronting
697-422: The 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $ 41,198, and the median income for a family was $ 49,127. Males had a median income of $ 32,459 versus $ 22,358 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,734. About 2.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The City of Panama City Beach has
738-472: The Gulf of Mexico. The city has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km)— 18.4 square miles (47.6 km) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km) (1.17%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 18,094 people, 5,538 households, and 3,440 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 12,018 people, 5,149 households, and 3,166 families residing in
779-664: The city is the Panama City Beach Police Department. Part of the city is in unincorporated Bay County and is under the jurisdiction of the Bay County Sheriff's Office. Surfside Middle School serves as the main middle school and Arnold High School serves as the main high school for Panama City Beach. Primary and secondary public education is provided by the Bay District Schools (BDS). The Gulf Coast State College
820-722: The city's experience of commissioners and recent experience in the United States a council–manager plan of city government was proposed. After discussion between the minister for local government and local representatives, the minister, Richard Mulcahy, introduced as a government measure, the Cork City Management Bill 1929 and it became law despite opposition. The minister proposed and the Oireachtas enacted similar provision for Dublin City in 1930. Similar laws were passed for Limerick in 1934 and Waterford in 1939 under
861-548: The city. In 2010, the population density was 653.2 persons per square mile (252.2 persons/km). There were 17,141 housing units at an average density of 931.6 houses per square mile (359.7 houses/km). In 2010, there were 5,149 households, out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were headed by married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals. 9.5% were someone living alone who
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#1732772765615902-561: The commission form and many cities using the commission plan switched to the council–manager form. By 2001 there were 3,302 cities with a population over 2,500 and 371 counties using the council–manager system. Phoenix, Arizona , is the largest city in the United States to retain a council–manager government. Since the turn of the 21st century, there have been studies about hybrid forms of local governments that take elements of both council–manager and mayor–council forms. The cities that have modified their organizational structure from one of
943-409: The council from among its members or elected as an at-large council member with no executive functions, similar to a non-executive chairperson in a corporation. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), a professional organization for city managers, has listed at least three defining characteristics that distinguish a true council–manager government: This system of government
984-578: The council from among themselves The council–manager government is a form of local government commonly used for municipalities and counties in the United States and Ireland , in New Zealand regional councils , and in Canadian municipalities . In the council-manager government, an elected city council hires a manager to serve as chief executive ; this manager can be replaced by
1025-746: The council members, and the Local Government Act 1985 , which provided for the council–manager system in Galway City once detached for local government purposes from County Galway . The above acts have been replaced since that time, in substantially the same form, by the Local Government Act 2001 . The council-manager form of local government was originally introduced into the West German states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia by post-WWII legislation. It
1066-481: The country's overall economic growth and development. In addition, business generated by resort towns have been credited with supporting the local economy through times of national market failure and depression. In a study conducted by the Urban and Regional Planning Department of Istanbul Technical University , 401 local residents in the resort community of Antalya were interviewed and asked to give their opinion on
1107-496: The economic impacts of tourism. Among the participants, 67% had lived in Antalya for over ten years, 66% had at least a high school degree, and 30% reported jobs that were related to tourism. The results are as follows: Perceived impact on select economic impact items (Antalya) More recently, resort towns have come under greater scrutiny by local communities. Instances where resort towns are poorly managed have adverse effects on
1148-409: The employment available in resort towns are typically low paying and it can be difficult for workers to afford to live the area in which they are employed. Many resort towns have spawned nearby bedroom communities where the majority of the resort workforce lives. Resorts towns sometimes struggle with problems regarding sustainable growth , due to the seasonal nature of the economy, the dependence on
1189-554: The fledgling profession and caught the eye of Richard S. Childs , who would become known as the "father" of the council–manager form of government. The first large city to adopt the council–manager form was Dayton, Ohio , in 1913. Ohio Progressives organizing for the city manager plan also prioritized proportional representation with adoption in Ashtabula , Cincinnati , Cleveland , Hamilton , and Toledo . The council–manager form of government developed, at least in part, as
1230-969: The host country or the local communities. Income to local communities generated by tourism are all of the expenditures accrued after taxes, profits, and wages are paid out; however, around 80% of traveler's expenditures go to airlines, hotels, and international companies, not to local businesses. These funds are referred to as leakages . Tourism has also been blamed for other negative economic impacts to local communities. Although resort towns usually boast more improved infrastructure than surrounding areas, these developments usually present high costs to local governments and tax payers. Reallocating government funds to subsidize infrastructure and tax breaks to firms shift available funding to local education and health services. In addition, resort towns typically do not have dynamic economies, resulting in an over dependence on one industry. Economic dependence on tourism poses particular challenges to resort towns and its local residents given
1271-406: The late 1800s and early 1900s with the development of early town-making. Many resort towns feature ambitious architecture, romanticizing their location, and dependence on cheap labor. If the resorts or tourist attractions are seasonal in nature (such as a ski resort ), resort towns typically experience an on-season where the town is bustling with tourists and workers, and an off-season where
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1312-519: The local economy. One example is the uneven distribution of income and land ownership between local residents and businesses. During tourist season, increased demand for accommodation may raise the price of land, causing a simultaneous increase in rent for local residents whose income in invariably lower than foreign residents. This results in a preponderance of foreigners in the land market and an erosion of economic opportunities for local residents. The revenues amassed from tourism typically do not benefit
1353-444: The movement, the municipal reformers of that time wanted to rid municipalities of the pervasive " political machine " form of government and the abuses of the spoils system . The thought was to have a politically impartial administrator or manager to carry out the administrative function. Staunton, Virginia , is credited as the first American city to appoint a city manager, which it did in 1908. This appointment attracted attention to
1394-598: The pure forms have been called "adaptive" forms. Following the turmoil of World War I (1914–1918), the 1916 rising , the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921), and the Irish Civil War (1921–1923), the Irish government found it necessary to remove the members of several local authorities and replace them temporarily by paid commissioners. Both Dublin and Cork city councils were so removed. In both cities, there
1435-485: The resource they need to get around Bay County. The city was home to the Panama City Beach Pirates , a fourth-division soccer team from 2007 to 2015. It is also notable that World Championship Wrestling held their last WCW Nitro event in Panama City Beach. WCW was bought out by their rival competition WWF (now WWE). Resort town A resort town , resort city or resort destination
1476-459: The seasonal nature of the job market in some areas. Local residents of resort towns face job insecurity, difficulties in obtaining training, medical-benefits, and housing. Council%E2%80%93manager government Council - Manager Executive leader elected by the council from among themselves Elected mayor and cabinet Executive mayor elected by the people Committee system Executive leader and executive committees elected by
1517-586: The top of the market. The downturn in the U.S. real estate market in 2007, combined with a surge of new condo construction, brought spiraling prices somewhat under control. With the real estate boom, Panama City Beach became a well known destination for spring break. Category 5 Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach in Bay County on October 10, 2018, becoming one of the strongest and most-destructive hurricanes in American history as it destroyed
1558-419: The town is populated only by a small amount of local year-round residents. In addition, resort towns are often popular with wealthy retirees and people wishing to purchase vacation homes , which typically drives up property values and the cost of living in the region. Sometimes, resort towns can become boomtowns due to the quick development of retirement and vacation-based residences. However, most of
1599-536: The unique, sugar-white sandy beaches of the Florida Panhandle. The town is also a popular spring break destination, due to its beach and proximity to most of the Southern United States. Panama City Beach has dangerous rip currents . Multiple people have drowned at Panama City Beach while struggling against rip currents. Sea conditions are particularly dangerous during periods when lifeguards have put up double red flags , indicating active rip currents. Drowning often occurs when people attempt to swim directly against
1640-414: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22. The average family size was 2.76. In 2010, 18.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. In
1681-451: Was a body of opinion that the services provided by the councils were delivered more efficiently and fairly under the commissioners than under the previous system, where the executive function had been, in effect, vested in the councils and their committees. In 1926, a committee of commercial and industrial interests in Cork came together to consider a scheme of city government. Having regard to