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Coffee in hand, Panama City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How long will Tarpon Dock Bridge work affect your Cove commute?
• Fire damages Thomas Drive souvenir shop in Panama City Beach

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sharon M.!

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
• Wednesday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What ails crossing? Panama City, Florida, drawbridge has unusual enemy (naplesnews.com) — Panama City is moving ahead with more than $1.2 million in state and local funding to overhaul the aging Tarpon Dock drawbridge and replace a vulnerable water line serving The Cove. Engineers plan mechanical and electrical upgrades plus a heat-deflecting coating to reduce heat-related closures that sometimes require firefighters to cool the bridge. Construction is expected to run into spring 2027, preserving a historic link vital for residents, first responders, and boaters.
   

• August 21, 2026 (abc3340.com) — A fire damaged a popular souvenir shop along Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach on Friday morning, drawing an emergency response. Details in the brief mention are limited, but the incident underscores ongoing fire and safety concerns at busy tourist spots. The rest of the piece shifts focus to unrelated Alabama news items and incidents.
   

📸 Around Panama City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City

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Tuesday August 25
• Dream Builders at MLK →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  3:00 pm
• City Commission Meeting →
  City of Panama City City Hall Meetings Bay County Govt. Center - 840 W. 11th St Panama City FL 32401
  3:30 pm
• 55+ Club →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 320 North Kraft Ave, Panama City
  4:00 pm
• M3: Breathwork & Movement →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  6:00 pm
• Panama City A Cappella Chorus →
  Parker Global Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 908 S Tyndall Pkwy, PC
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• K. Play & Learn →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E. 14TH CT, Panama City
  10:30 am
• PC Senior Arts →
  City of Panama City Public Events Glenwood Community Center - 722 E 9th Ct. Panama City FL 32401
  12:00 pm
• Card Club →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 E 9th Ct., Panama City
  2:00 pm
• Dream Builders at MLK →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  3:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Budget Workshop #5 →
  Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  3:00 pm
• CRA Board Meeting →
  Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  5:15 pm
Wednesday August 26
• PLC Group Meetings
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  7:35 am
• Gardening Club Mtg
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Mosley MMTC
  3:05 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning everyone.
  Happy Sunday. If no one has told you today you're important and matter. Spread love not hate. May you all have a terrific and blessed day. (Nextdoor Springfield)
• My cat has been missing since Friday morning.
  Please call 850-624-1701 if you see him. His home is on South MacArthur. (Nextdoor The Cove)

• MasterCorp posted a job opening for Houseperson - Wyndham Panama City in Panama City. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynn Haven

• Pets rescued from fire recovering from smoke inhalation (mypanhandle.com)

Panama City Beach

• Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire (fox5atlanta.com)
• Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week Pell City at Bessemer (abc3340.com)

Vernon

• Friday Night Overtime Week One Highlights and Scores (wjhg.com)

Ok Panama City! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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