Special meals, activities planned for Mother's Day in Panama City. Where to celebrate?

Ebonee Burrell, The News Herald
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PANAMA CITY — Not only are restaurants serving up Mother's Day specials, but Mother's Day activities also are on tap across Bay County.

Whether it's a special brunch or a painting class, there are many ways to honor your mother on Sunday. Here are seven restaurants offering Mother's Day specials and four special events during the weekend.

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Shrimp Boat Restaurant

The Shrimp Boat, 1201 Beck Ave. in St. Andrews, will have a special brunch with free mimosas on arrival, live music and entertainment for the children. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with limited seating available. Adults are $33.99, children 5 to 10 years old are $16.99 and children under 4 eat free. Reservations: 850-785-8706 or shrimpboat@bythesearesorts.com.

C-Level Bar and Grill

C-Level, 8014 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, will offer a special brunch menu, as well as a traditional menu, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. An unlimited mimosa and bloody Mary bar will be available, along with a special treat for mothers. The brunch menu includes triple berry pancakes, lox bagel, biscuit and gravy, breakfast burrito, crab cake benedict, giant cinnamon roll and C-Level hash. Reservations: 850-233-3564.

Capt. Anderson's Restaurant will open at 11 a.m. for Mother's Day specials. Reservations are not accepted, so plan to arrive early.
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant will open at 11 a.m. for Mother's Day specials. Reservations are not accepted, so plan to arrive early.

Capt. Anderson's Restaurant

Capt. Anderson's, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive in Panama City Beach, will open at 11 a.m. for Mother's Day specials. Reservations are not accepted, so plan to arrive early. For more information or menu, call 850-234-2225 or visit CaptAnderson.com.

The Grand Marlin will have a Mother's Day brunch special of French toast.
The Grand Marlin will have a Mother's Day brunch special of French toast.

The Grand Marlin

The Grand Marlin, 5323 N. Lagoon Drive in Panama City Beach, will have a brunch special of French toast for $18. The meal includes strawberry sweet creamed goat cheese stuffed French toast, candied pecan granola, and fresh strawberry syrup. A limited regular brunch menu will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations: 850-249-1500.

Firefly will serve its regular dinner menu on Mother's Day, with mothers offered a complimentary glass of champagne.
Firefly will serve its regular dinner menu on Mother's Day, with mothers offered a complimentary glass of champagne.

Firefly

Firefly, 535 Richard Jackson Blvd. in Panama City Beach, will open at 5 p.m. for dinner. Firefly will serve its regular dinner menu, with mothers offered a complimentary glass of champagne. Reservations: 850-249-3359 or fireflypcb.com.

Tides Restaurant and Lounge

Tides Restaurant and Lounge, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort, will have a special brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $39.95, children 12 years and younger are $14.95. Reservations: 850-236-6070.

Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant will host High Tea on Mother's Day.
Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant will host High Tea on Mother's Day.

Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant

Harpoon Harry's, 12627 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, will roll out High Tea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a royal selection of six teas. Also on the menu are finger sandwiches with artisanal cheese, traditional scones with cream cheese and jams, fresh fruit and pastries. Champagne, wine and mimosas also are available. Price is $29.95 per person. Reservations: 850-234-6060.

Mother's Day weekend activities

Downtown Farmers Market

On Saturday, the Downtown Farmers Market, 218 Harrison Ave. in Panama City, will have a wide assortment of gifts for Mother's Day, including handmade jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, candles, home decor and more. Enjoy live music from Janelle Frost from 9 a.m. to noon, and a wide choice of foods from various food trucks. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Palmetto Paint PC

Join Palmetto Paint Panama City from 5-7 p.m. Sunday for a 2 for $40 class at My Space Downtown, 97 W. Oak Ave., to paint the newest sunflower piece. Normally each seat is $30, but for $40 you and your mom can spend the evening painting together. Paint along with the group, or work on something separately. All tickets sold are good for two painters. For more information, visit facebook.com/palmettopaintpc.

Board & Brush Creative Studio will open on Saturday for sons and daughters to bring their moms for a special creation. The studio has hundreds of designs to choose from and all the tools and materials available to produce them.
Board & Brush Creative Studio will open on Saturday for sons and daughters to bring their moms for a special creation. The studio has hundreds of designs to choose from and all the tools and materials available to produce them.

Board & Brush Creative Studio

Board & Brush, 452 Harrison Ave. in Panama City, will open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Take your mom to Board & Brush's most popular DIY workshop and create a unique wood sign. Pick your project from the studio's gallery and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. Registration: boardandbrush.com.

Mother's Day Card Workshop

The Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership will host a Mother's Day card workshop with Salty Dog Mayor Betty Boop at Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 W. 10th St., from 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday. Bring the children or furry loved ones to make a special Mother's Day card. All supplies will be provided.

If you'd like to include your Mother's Day restaurant specials or events on this list, please email eburrell@gannett.com

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