🌱 How you can bowl in Panama City Beach to support survivors

Hi there, Panama City Beach! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How you can bowl in Panama City Beach to support survivors
• Meet ZooWorld's newest feathered residents and why they're staying here
• See what July's priciest Bay County homes actually sold for

Also on today's calendar: Test Table Add-On and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salvation Army Panama City to hold bowling tournament for domestic violence awareness (mypanhandle.com) — A domestic violence awareness bowling fundraiser is coming to 810 Entertainment on South Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach on October 17, with registration at $25 per person. Proceeds support the Salvation Army's Domestic Violence Program, which offers free, confidential services to survivors and their children across Bay and surrounding counties.
   

• ZoowWorld Panama City Beach welcomes 2 new bald eagles (mypanhandle.com) — ZooWorld in Panama City Beach just introduced two rescued, non-releasable bald eagles that will live permanently at the park as educational ambassadors. Staff hope the birds will help visitors better understand eagle conservation, past threats like DDT, and how residents can protect local habitats and wildlife for the long term.
   

• Millions on millions: Top 5 most expensive Bay homes sold in July (newsherald.com) — Panama City Beach anchors a new look at July's five priciest Bay County home sales, ranging from about $2 million to $3.3 million. Several properties are in or near local waterfront neighborhoods, with buyers split between primary residences and short-term rentals, underscoring how strong the area's luxury market remains in 2026.
   

📸 Around Panama City Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Twisted Fork Culinary Academy →
  Twisted Fork Culinary Classroom, 8317 Front Beach Road, Suite 9, Panama City Beach
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Test Table Add-On →
  Panama City Beach FL
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Gardening 101: Grow a Salad →
  Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach
  1:00 pm
• Bake Like a Boss! Week 2 →
  Twisted Fork Culinary Classroom, 8317 Front Beach Road, Suite 9, Panama City Beach
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Project Dance Panama City Beach 2026 →
  Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater, 500 West Park Drive, Panama City Beach
• Sea Needles →
  Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach
  10:00 am
• Concert in the Park: M.B. Miller County Pier →
  M.B. Miller County Pier, 12213 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• That's How We Roll! Sushi 101 →
  Twisted Fork Culinary Classroom, 8317 Front Beach Road, Suite 9, Panama City Beach
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Client Event- Database Outreach →
  7923 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearings →
  Bay County, FL Calendar, 840 W. 11th st., Panama City
  1:00 pm
Friday September 18
• College Fair in Media Center
  J.R. Arnold High School Panama City, FL 32408
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Join us for the Lake Powell Community Alliance Lake Powell Cleanup on Saturday September 19 th.
  For more information click the link below. https://lpcainc.org/event/2026-lake-powell-cleanup/ (Nextdoor Lake Powell Estates)
• Female Barbados Black Belly sheep turned up on my back porch - breathing a little heavily.
  Has been fed and watered, but there's no enclosed space where I can keep her safe. Would like to find her people. Please ask your sheep-owning… (Nextdoor Turtle Cove At Lake Powell)

• LBA Hospitality posted a job opening for Houseperson in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
• Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Panama City Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Panama City

• GCSC to host annual Bay County College Fair (wjhg.com)
• Gary Nolan Calls It A Career (ramp247.com)
• Veterans connect with resources at mobility health expo (wjhg.com)

Freeport

• Lightning strikes several Walton County homes, sparks fire (wjhg.com)
• Week 4 recap: Walton stays perfect, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach cruise in district play (getthecoast.com)

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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