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🌱 Why Beachwood Blvd. neighbors disagree on new drainage fixes

Panama City Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Panama City Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Beachwood Blvd. neighbors disagree on new drainage fixes
  • How healthy was Panama City Beach’s latest sea turtle nest?
  • Which Bay County businesses just took home 2026 Best of Bay honors?

Also on today's calendar: The Baker's Table: Quick Bread Edition and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beachwood Blvd. residents divided over county's drainage improvements (wjhg.com) — Beachwood Blvd. residents in Panama City Beach are split over Bay County’s year-old drainage project, with some praising reduced flooding and others complaining about stagnant water and bugs. County officials say the new culverts and paving are working well and that the project has moved into routine maintenance, though they’ll still respond to individual service requests.
   

2. WATCH: Panama City Beach Turtle Watch shows nest excavation (mypanhandle.com) — Panama City Beach Turtle Watch volunteers recently excavated Nest #37 off Front Beach Road, finding 147 hatched eggs, three still-developing eggs, and four live hatchlings after a tough season impacted by Tropical Storm Bertha. As nesting season runs through October 31, they’re urging Panama City Beach visitors and residents to flatten sandcastles, fill in holes, and use red lights at night to protect remaining nests.
   

3. Bay County businesses celebrated at 2026 Best of Bay Community's Choice Awards (miamiherald.com) — Residents and business owners in Panama City Beach just celebrated local success at the 2026 Best of Bay Community’s Choice Awards, held Thursday at the Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Conference Center. Hundreds attended as more than 100 categories of Bay County businesses were honored, from health care to car dealerships, with organizers saying the event helps small businesses grow and better understand community needs.
   

4. Beaches and Besties Contest Rules (hot967fm.com) — A Wisconsin radio station is running a fall “Beaches and Besties” contest that includes a Panama City Beach getaway among several coastal prize options. Winners can choose roundtrip airfare to Panama City, three hotel nights, and helicopter beach tour passes, with entries accepted by text, online form, or mail through mid-October under detailed eligibility and tax rules.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 19
  • Girls Volleyball Tournament
    J.R. Arnold High School Panama City, FL 32408
    7:00 am
  • Golf Fundraiser
    J.R. Arnold High School Panama City, FL 32408
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The SCOOP for this Saturday...
    Details, Chance Drawing Prizes, Sponsors, & Donors The Lake Powell Community Alliance, Camp Helen State Park, and St. Andrew Bay Watch Host 14th… (Nextdoor Lake Powell Estates)
  • Achieve effortless beauty with our Brazilian wax & lash lift at Unique Skincare Spa.
    Our Brazilian wax gives you up to 6 weeks of smooth, touchable skin, reducing hair regrowth over time for a flawless feel. Pair it with our Lash Lift… (Nextdoor Gulf Highlands)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Panama City Beach

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Panama City Beach

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.