By Pam Anderson
The Event Center is busy these days with concerts and weddings. Plan your event today! The captains who are heading up Bay County Artificial Reef Association (BCARA), and Erika Burkett, the President, are also busy, placing more artificial reefs out in the Gulf to increase the habitat of our favorite species of fish.
Of course, it continues to be the home of the best fishing guides and captains in NW Florida; many are available for charter throughout the winter.
The Event Center at Capt. Anderson Marina is the only venue of its kind in Panama City Beach. This second-floor venue is designed to give you a bird’s eye view of not only the working waterfront of fishermen below, but the sights of beautiful Grand Lagoon-its sunrises, its sunsets, its beauty. From the bustling boat traffic of summer months to the serene views in the off-season, you cannot beat the view from the Captain’s Quarters, which seats up to 300. Intrigued? Make an appointment with Chelsea or Suzie at (850) 234-3435, or go online to see the virtual tour at https://captainandersonseventcenter.com. It is a wonderful venue for meetings, seminars, parties of all kinds, and of course, fabulous weddings.
Capt. Max’s Bar & Grill’s Upper Deck Bar has become a hot spot for locals to watch their favorite sports on TV while enjoying that great view of the Lagoon. NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl are right around the corner! Tasty snacks and burgers from the grill and your favorite beverage top off a great experience. Check out the team on Facebook – Capt.Max’sBar&Grill Panama City Beach (open year-round).
On the lower floor, Capt. Max’s has inside, climate-controlled seating as well as outside dining with games for the young and old alike. In March, a new chef will be joining the team, bringing the menu to a new level for all you foodies out there!
In-season, there is a great souvenir shop, That Ship’s Store, with some really nice nautical gifts and shirts, and a Hershey’s Ice Cream Shop, yum!
(Reserve early for the Valentine’s Day Cruises on February 14!)
BCARA is planning a special spring event for March, so be sure to watch for another free community event coming your way!
But fishing is still why folks love to come to Capt. Anderson’s Marina. During the winter months, most of our charter boats and guide boats are available to take you on a deep-sea adventure, or just zip around St. Andrews Bay for some trout or redfish.
It’s fishing time all the time! You can find their info online at www.captandersonsmarina.com and scroll down to Charter Boats.
Capt. Anderson’s Marina…
Where the fish are always biting, and the kids are always smiling.




















































