[enchantdapril]

Originally Posted by Kissimmee_2_Georgia

Panama City.... FILTHY! It is the dirtiest dump in florida, it is an example of why they call it the DIRTY south! The best(and the cleanest) 'burb would probaly be the Callaway-Parker area. It is spotless, beautiful, safe, and the people are nice. The beaches are nice, if you are looking for the best, check out the city of Laguna Beach, FL. It is in bay county, nice, quiet, and friendly. Check out Sugar Sands in Laguna Beach, it is cheap but luxurious. Lynn Haven is the red-necky part of Bay County, so stick with Callaway-Parker. Bye!

oh my. i do believe the folks here in lynn haven may take exception to thiese statements! lol

recently moved here with husband and son. we chose lynn haven area because of all the positive comments about mosley high school. so far we are very pleased with where we have rented and our sons experience at school. there are soooo many different things that i could comment on that are different here than were in ohio...but i wont waste your time unless you care to hear. i have met my fair share of red-necks here...as i had when i lived in ohio! they either make you laugh or puzzle you or make you want to pull out your hair with frustration...i thought this was just the human race in general...but some folks like to pigeon hole folks---i have found a local breakfast restaurant that serves a mean grits-eggs-&-toast meal for 2 bucks. i have seen many different kinds of people frequent this place...and i can say it has been a pure joy watching the locals and learning about the history of this place thru many different voices. i expected this move to be hard and unrewarding.
i was wrong.
yes--it IS hot at times...but the breeze off the ocean and the constantly changing weather keeps it interesting.
i find i am completely smitten with the spanish moss in the older sections of town...something that a lot of the locals dont care for. it reminds me of the "old south" that i read about in the history books.
everything is a little different--so i feel a bit like a foreigner...but most everyone has been as pleasant and open with their friendship as i care to initiate, and moreso!!
i find i am suddenly happy just being here.

ask anything you want a newbies opinion about and i will volunteer my views on them.
there are definite drawbacks to certain areas...but most places have secret surprizes that i have enjoyed discovering.
hope you find out what you need!!!
God bless!