President Barack Obama and his daughter Sasha took a dip in the water on Saturday afternoon during their brief family vacation in Panama City Beach. White House officials said the two went for a swim at Alligator Point, behind their hotel, before eating lunch at Lime's, a waterfront restaurant at the Bay Point Marriott. Below are earlier versions of this report: 3:30 p.m.: PANAMA CITY BEACH — The first family indulged in a simple lunch by Grand Lagoon at Lime’s Bayside Bar and Grill at the Bay Point Marriott on Saturday afternoon. Early rain eased for the family, allowing them to dine outside on the dock under a partly cloudy sky, despite the heat and humidity. The first family’s menu included chicken tenders, fish tacos and a burger with an order of guacomole. White House officials said the family shared each of the items. Lunch was taken at a leisurely pace appropriate for the family vacation; President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle and their daughter Sasha spent a few hours at the hotel before departing for their next destination, which has not been announced. — 2:15 p.m.: PANAMA CITY BEACH — The oil has stopped flowing and the well has been capped, but the work is far from over in restoring the Gulf region to the pristine condition it enjoyed before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. With a backdrop of U.S. Coast Guard ships at Navy Support Activity Panama City, President Barack Obama on Saturday vowed he and his administration will not slacken their efforts in the Gulf until the environment and economy are fully recovered. “Our job is not finished, and we are not going anywhere until it is,” he said. VIDEO: President speaks at Naval Support Activity Panama City
