Florida Dine And Dashers Busted After Leaving Purse Behind

These two dine and dashers at a Panama City Beach, Florida restaurant made a critical error after their dinner. In a hurry to escape the bill, they forgot to grab her purse.

In a video posted by TikTok user @missyp711 you can see as the couple returned to the restaurant, demanding her purse, while the man desperately tries to calm her. The incident reportedly went down at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Panama City Beach. You can hear the hostess announcing a party of 14 that their table is ready, but the person recording the incident put off dinner until this scene played out with a "can I wait a minute?" Lucky for us.

The comment section of the video is full of servers that have dealt with similar things. One commenter saying that some dine and dashers left behind a brand new iPhone 15. Another stated that a couple ditched their bill but had to come back because they left their keys. Or an airport employee noting that it's easy to catch up with dine and dashers when they go to wait for their flight.

The op of the video did say that she wasn't just waiting for the scene to play out, she really didn't want to walk through that mess with her kids. In the end, she said that the couple paid their bill and the purse was returned. She couldn't record a part 2 of the video because they needed to be seated. We all love dinner and a show.

That only leaves me with one question. And it really doesn't have anything to do with the dine and dash. How is the guy wearing jeans and a heavy jacket in July in Panama City Beach, Florida. Ya'll - it's hot down here.

The 2024 Travelers' Choice® Awards Best of the Best Things to Do list is out and there's a reason why so many people vacation in Florida. 25 of the most loved top attractions in the US made the list, highlighting the highest rated experiences and attractions around the world and in the US based on Tripadvisor reviews. 

What's number one? The Empire State Building in New York City climbed to the top as the No. 1 attraction, not just in the US, but globally. Reviewers are wowed by the 360-degree view of New York, where they can point out all of their favorite landmarks and see up to six states on a clear day. Over 300 reviews deem it a "once in a lifetime" experience and more than 8,000 5-star reviews put this tourist spot on top. Another New York iconic spot also made the top 3 top attractions in the US list.

Kristen Dalton, President of Tripadvisor states "Experiences make a trip, and our Best of the Best Things to Do Awards offer some of the highest-rated activities from across the world, highlighted by our community of travelers. Whether you're a thrill seeker or a leisurely explorer, the 'Best of the Best' badge has the seal of approval from global travelers as a source of inspiration for an unforgettable vacation."

Florida still maintains itself as a major tourist destination with 3 of the top attractions in the US being here in the Sunshine State. As a 20 year resident of Florida, I love doing touristy things, but I'm kind of disappointed in myself. I've not been to any of these 3 attractions. Yet.

Scuba diving or snorkeling is the best way to view this park, but glass bottom boat tours are also available. TripAdvisor has this park, located in Key Largo, as the 4th best attraction in the United States. So what makes it so special?

In 1960 the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was named the United States' first undersea park. The Florida Keys have the only living coral reef in the continental United States. The in 1965, it got much more interesting.

On August 25th, 1965 the Christ of the Abyss was lowered into the water at a depth of 25 feet. The bronze statue still rests there with the top at a depth of 8-10 feet below the surface. Visible to snorkelers, but best viewed with SCUBA gear.

We didn't have to go very far down the list to find the next Florida entry. The Stetson Mansion is listed as the 5th best top attraction in the US.

The Stetson Mansion is in Deland, Florida, just off I4 between Orlando and Daytona Beach. It's referred to as "Florida's first luxury estate". Built in 1886 the mansion is actually older than the city of Miami. And if you're wondering why the name "Stetson" sounds familiar, the mansion was built for famed hat maker John B. Stetson.

The mansion is not currently open for tours, but Christmas Tours are offered 2-7 times daily Nov 1st, 2024 - Jan 18th, 2025. I'm hearing Christmas is the best time to visit, so this might be something to put on your bucket list.

Another Florida keys attraction, this one further down in Key West, is not a museum, but a living exhibit. Their website sums it up "Take a walk among hundreds of free flying butterflies, exotic birds and 2 glorious flamingos inside the soaring glass-domed tropical butterfly habitat."

Let one of their guides teach you about nature, pointing out the different butterflies and colorful flowers. When you're done, don't forget to hit up the gift shop.

See the top 25 Best of the Best Attractions in the US here