By Ed Offley, The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. Jun. 21--PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The Pier Park Express is running.

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla. Mar. 8--With a new airport on the way and a massive shopping center opening new stores every week, many in Destin's business and tourism industries are wondering what redevelopment in Panama City Beach could mean for future tourism in Destin.

By Joyce Owen, Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Dec. 29--PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Construction was evident at every turn during a hard hat media tour of Pier Park on Dec. 18, but Pier Park is a reality. "We are here to prove there is a Pier Park," property manager T. Cowart said.

By The Miami Herald Dec. 12--Health officials have issued a swimming warning for Sunny Isles Beach-Pier Park after two consecutive water samples exceeded the state recommended standard for fecal coliform, the Florida Department of Health said Wednesday.

Borders, a retailer of books, music and movies, has announced that it will open a new store at the new Pier Park development in Panama City Beach, Florida in April 2008. Pier Park is being developed by Simon Property Group and is a 900,000 square foot retail and entertainment complex.