Churchwell purchased Long Beach, which included 220 acres, from them in 1932 for $10,000. The building had a huge wooden floor above some bathhouses, which were rented. They moved it, from what is now Shell Island, over the sand by mule and wagon. Sharpless purchased land there about 1928 and became a partner with Brown when they purchased a building known as the Pavilion. The Long Beach area had been homesteaded by Hubert Brown in the 1920s. Panama City Beach’s origins and a selection of historical milestones, with focus on the most enjoyed, are highlighted on the following pages. The addition “Beach” might only be an indicator for the location of the sandy shoreline and this is where Panama City Beach found its origins, in the enjoyment of the clear waters and white sandy dunes.
– – A first time visitor to our area will not know to distinguish between Panama City and Panama City Beach. Historical Photos Courtesy of the Bay County Library Local History Room
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