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🌱 How new beach access signs could change your next PCB beach day
Panama City Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Panama City Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new beach access signs could change your next PCB beach day
- What new oversight is coming to Panama City Beach’s tourism agencies?
- What we know about the deadly Back Beach Road pedestrian crash
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The TDC discusses the beach access point signage (mypanhandle.com) — Bay County’s Tourist Development Council just approved using the third‑cent tourism tax to upgrade beach access signs in Panama City Beach, adding clearer safety tips and “leave no trace” reminders. Access points 51–60 will be refreshed first, and officials may consider digital safety signs next month as a new COO steps into the role. 
2. Audit recommends increased oversight for Bay County TDC, CVB (wjhg.com) — Tourism leaders in Panama City Beach are tightening oversight at the local Convention and Visitors Bureau and Bay County TDC after an audit examined how alleged thefts by two former executives went unnoticed. The report urges clearer budgeting, better tracking of amendments, and stricter controls on credit card and cash processes, while new CEO Griff Griffitts has added a chief operating officer to help strengthen day-to-day operations.
3. Two killed, including local 14-year-old, in traffic crashes (mypanhandle.com) — Panama City Beach Police are investigating a deadly early-morning crash where a pedestrian was struck on Back Beach Road, with the driver identified and the victim’s name still withheld. In a separate Bay County wreck, a 14-year-old Youngstown teen died after being ejected from an SUV on Highway 231. Both incidents remain under investigation.
4. Beach Care Services annual Duck Race makes a splash in Panama City Beach (mypanhandle.com) — A lively duck race at Laketown Wharf in Panama City Beach brought police, firefighters, local businesses, and TV personalities together to raise money for Beach Care Services. Teams raced inflatable ducks in relay-style heats while spectators enjoyed auctions, food, and drinks, all supporting emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and medical bills for locals in need.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gold Silver Sneaker →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
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K. Play & Learn →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E. 14TH CT, Panama City
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Pre-K Parent Social →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 1900 West 11th Street, Panama City
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PC Senior Arts →
Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Ct., Panama City
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Card Club →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
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Table Tennis →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 819 E 11th St., Panama City
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Charter Review Advisory Committee Meeting →
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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PC Art Club →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 3504 West 15th Street, Panama City
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PC Senior Living →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
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Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearings →
Bay County, FL Calendar, 840 W. 11th st., Panama City
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Bay Virtual School Graduation
Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center, Minnesota Ave, Lynn Have
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Sunset Yoga →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 2715 W 10th St., Panama City
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Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Mocha.
Golden Doodle, she is 18 months. Owner is a retired marine and awesome to visit with this morning. Today is Monday May 11, 9:53 am. Breakfast… (Nextdoor Moylan Rd Area) - Estate Sale Saturday, May 16th.
8am - 4pm 6303 Palm Court, PCB Off North Lagoon Antiques, collectibles, Books, furniture, Lift chair, dishes, wall art decor, plants, Christmas… (Nextdoor Laguna Beach Estates)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1030 in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Panama City Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City Beach here.
Ok Panama City Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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