Ready to head to Edgewater for the Winter?

When the winter chill settles over the northern states and Canada, the “Emerald Coast” becomes a sun-drenched sanctuary for winter residents. Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach stands as a premier hub for this community, offering a seasonal calendar so packed with activity that “boredom” isn’t in the snowbird vocabulary.

Social Mixers and Signature Galas

The heartbeat of the snowbird season is found in its grand social traditions. These events provide the perfect opportunity to reconnect with “winter families” and forge new friendships:

• Social Mixers: The season often kicks off with a night of food, drinks, fun and live entertainment including Happy Hour Drinks.

• The Snowbird Sock Hop: A nostalgic favorite, these themed dances bring high energy and classic hits to the resort’s PCB Event Center.

• Homecoming Dance: Held in mid-January, this event serves as the official “welcome back” party for the season.

• Winter Resident Senior Prom: This is the crown jewel of the social calendar taking place mid-February. Complete with a King and Queen crowning, the Senior Prom sees snowbirds trade their beach sandals for formal wear for a night of elegant dining and dancing.

• Grand Finale: Occurring later in February, this is a farewell to many of the Winter Residents and a big thanks for choose Panama City Beach as their winter home.

Active Lifestyle: Sports & Wellness

For those who prefer to stay moving, the resort’s sprawling 110-acre property functions like a high-end athletic club.

• Pickleball & Tennis: With 5 pickleball courts (3 dedicated) and 10 Plexicushion tennis courts, the “racquet life” is a daily staple. You’ll find organized round-robins and casual matches every morning.

• Golf: The resort features its own 9-hole executive golf course, allowing residents to work on their short game without leaving the property. Snowbirds enjoy special rates at larger local championship courses. Plus, partake in multiple scrambles that are held throughout January and February.

• Shuffleboard: A quintessential Florida pastime, the 10 shuffleboard courts are high-traffic areas for friendly competition and social spectating.

• Water Aerobics & Yoga: To keep limber, residents take advantage of aerobics, water aerobics or participate in yoga sessions that combine fitness with the calming sound of the Gulf waves.

Table Games and Indoor Leisure

When it’s time to cool off or seek a bit of mental stimulation, the resort’s meeting rooms and ballrooms transform into hives of strategy and luck.

• Euchre & Bridge: Card enthusiasts meet regularly for structured Bridge tournaments and lively rounds of Euchre. These sessions are as much about the conversation as they are about the cards.

• Craft Socials: If crafting is your thing, check out the fun gatherings for those who enjoy crafting and art. 

The Premier Resort for Your Winter Fun

Whether you are perfecting your serve on the court or dancing the night away at the prom, winter at Edgewater is defined by a vibrant, active community that makes the Florida Panhandle feel like home.