I think I can help you out on this topic girlstar, considering I'm from the Panams City area and have spent many spring breaks there yet have spent my last two spring breaks in Key West. You definitely won't be disappointed in Key West. There are many reasons why Key West is a great Spring Break destination. First of all, the weather is definitely going to be at least in the eighties, maybe warmer, so you're just about guaranteed great, sunny, warm weather, something that isn't always the case in PC in March. Although there aren't many beaches in Key West there is one central Spring Break beach, and that's Smathers. It isn't the nicest, especially compared to PC beaches, but it's packed to the max with people. If that isn't your idea of fun fear not, for there are numerous boating trips to other Keys and snorkeling spots, usually reasonably priced. As for nightlife, you can't go wrong in Key West. All the bars and clubs are on one street(Duvall) and all within only a few blocks, unlike PC where everything is spread out over the entire beach. The bars are great, stay open until four, and there only a short cab ride from the majority of the Spring Break hotels(no strip, sorry). All in all I would highly recommend a Key West Spring Break trip. It's definitely the spot for the Florida colleges, since it's not that far of a trip(at least in comparison to other schools). Getting there can be a pain, but it will definitely be worth it when you get there.