1974

Panama Jack is founded by a man in a van with half a plan.
1974

Tanning products hit the beaches and pool decks of the Sunshine State.
1974

Our tee shirts break onto the scene.
1975

Tanning products spread up and down the East Coast, becoming synonymous with quality and a summer state of mind.
1978

Our hats first spotted on sand dunes and at beach bars.
1983

Sunglasses are introduced
1986

A Panama Jack tee shirt graces the cover of Life Magazine's Worn in the USA feature, celebrating America's most popular brands and products from 1985.
1986

Partners with Give Kids The World, providing free sun care to over 188,000 families from all 50 states and 77 countries to date.
1991

Moved into Panama Jack headquarters in Orlando, FL-century old building.
2002

Panama Jack became the official sun care provider for the United States Lifesaving Assosiation.
2009

Our beach cruisers start rolling through beach towns in the US and abroad.
2011

Eclectic meets tropical with the opening of the Panama Jack home furnishings showroom at Highpoint Market in North Carolina.
2014

Teams up with The Melanoma Research Foundation to promote
Skin Cancer awareness and drive annual donations.
2017

Our resorts open in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
2024

Panama Jack celebrates 50
Years of Summer.
