The Panama City Beach Thunder Beach Autumn Rally is upon us. Twice a year at the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, bikers, vendors and exhibitors from around the country descend on Panama City Beach to share stories, explore the latest custom motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, see great entertainment and enjoy a scenic ride along the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches. The first weekend of May and last weekend of September have become known as Bike Week when Thunder Beach revs its engine and produces the fastest-growing free motorcycle rally in the Southeast. It has also been tagged “The Most Biker Friendly Rally in the U.S.” September 24-27, Thunder Beach will feature some of the best motorcycle builders, parts manufacturers and distributors, bike wear and accessories vendors, plus plenty of exciting entertainment.

This year, The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach is a Platinum Lodging Sponsor for Thunder Beach offering 20% off on room reservations made online at participating properties. These biker-friendly beachfront resorts include full kitchens and a washer and dryer in each suite.  Motorcycle enthusiasts looking to have a great time and stay at the ideal location for the Thunder Beach Rally will want to take advantage of these great deals offered by The Resort Collection.

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“Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, never let it fade away…”

There is nothing quite like laying out under the blanket of a starry summer night sky to watch for brilliant, falling stars. Tonight the annual Perseid meteor shower will rain down in all its beauty, but you may have to be quite the night owl or early riser (depending on when you sleep) to catch it. In North America, the best time to watch will be between midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but late Tuesday night and also Wednesday night could prove fruitful, weather permitting. To find out more about our little glimpse at the heavenly bodies, click here.

The Panama City Beach Pirates, the area’s only elite level soccer team, will kick-off the 2009 season this weekend, Sunday, May 10th, at 6pm where the Pirates are taking on in-state rival, the Bradenton Academics.

This Sunday 6pm, the action takes place at Mike Gavlak Stadium at Arnold High School located at 550 Alf Coleman Drive in Panama City beach. Join the Pirates for the first game of the season and watch as the team begins its rise through the ranks of the United Soccer League.

Pirate’s games offer fun and entertainment for the whole family, including pre-game rituals like the famous Dead-Men Walking team introduction, as well as the hoisting of the colors by the honorary Captain of the Match. At half-time, there are events and contests such as wacky relay-races, high-flying crowd handouts, and fan interaction.

This Sunday and in celebration of Mother’s Day, all moms get in FREE to the season opener.  While at the game, any mom can register to win a free “1-Year Fitness Membership” provided by Renegade Sports Center.  One lucky winner will be chosen at half-time.

For more information, visit www.panamacitypirates.com.