PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – Long known for its sugar white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is also recognized by international sporting event planners as a great destination for everything from swim meets to softball. New to the growing sports destination is the Bay County Shooting Range scheduled to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, November 19, 2016.

"Our world-class beaches are a natural draw for families and those looking for a great vacation," says Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. "Now, more and more athletes and sport enthusiasts are choosing to compete in paradise, and stay for a vacation."

Free and open to all ages, the grand opening will take place from 9:00am – 4:00pm at 10900 Steelfield Road in Panama City Beach. A highlight of the event will be special guests Aaron and Steve Gould who will perform one-of-a-kind trick shots as a part of their Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting show, beginning on November 19th at 9:30am. Other free, hands-on activities for youth and adult attendees begin after the morning exhibition show and include door prizes such as tickets to the 2017 SpringJam Music Festival, shooting stations and demonstrations, archery range challenges, bounce houses and a special appearance from Smokey Bear. Chasin' the Sun TV show host Justin Leake will also be on site filming a segment for the hunting and fishing episode of the show's second season, premiering later this year on the Discovery Networks' Destination American channel and in 2017 on NBC Sports Network.

For more information on the Bay County Shooting Range Grand Opening, call 850-233-5005. For more information on Panama City Beach, visi www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.

About Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups and adventure-seekers. These include championship golf courses, spas, sporting events, award-winning dining and diverse recreational activities. In addition, Panama City Beach's Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport offers non-stop flights on Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. For more information, call 850-233-5070 or visit the official website of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau athttp://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. Stay connected with Panama City Beach on Twitter (@Visit_PCB) and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/visitpanamacitybeach).

Media Contacts:

David Demarest
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
850-233-5070
david@visitpanamacitybeach.com

Michael Hicks / Arden Hare
Lou Hammond Group
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