🌱 Patch AM: Will Harrison Avenue be named one of Florida’s great places?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Harrison Avenue be named one of Florida's great places?
• Which downtown streets will be torn up for the next year?
• How port growth could be slowing your drive along U.S. 98

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

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrison Avenue competes for 2026 'Great Places in Florida' award (wjhg.com) — Harrison Avenue in historic downtown Panama City is a finalist for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award, highlighting its role as the city's walkable, waterfront Main Street. Residents are encouraged to vote online through September 30, helping showcase Panama City's resilience and people-focused downtown design to the rest of Florida.
   

• Downtown Panama City infrastructure project begins next week (mypanhandle.com) — Downtown Panama City drivers and residents should prepare for a year-long infrastructure overhaul starting Tuesday, replacing key water, sewer, and stormwater lines and repaving several streets. City officials say disruptions to property access and water service should be limited and well-communicated, and they frame the work as a major step in long-term recovery from Hurricanes Michael and Sally.
   

• Growth at Port Panama City causes U.S. 98 traffic concerns (mypanhandle.com) — Port Panama City's rapid growth is backing up truck traffic onto U.S. 98, and officials are working with FDOT on fixes like a new staging and parking area. Leaders say security rules and a national driver shortage complicate requiring TWIC cards for all, but they hope expanded waiting space will ease congestion while keeping cargo moving efficiently.
   

📸 Around Panama City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City

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Saturday September 5
• Paddleboard Yoga →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 5197 Collegiate Dr., Panama City
  9:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City
  8:00 am
• Dream Builders at MLK →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  3:00 pm
• Jiu Jitsu For Mind, Body & Soul w/ Cameron →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  4:00 pm
• Zumba →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E. 14TH CT, Panama City
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• City Commission Meeting →
  City of Panama City City Hall Meetings Bay County Government Building - 840 W. 11th St Panama City FL 32401
  7:00 am
• Fall Picture Day
  Hiland Park Elementary Panama City, FL 32405
  7:30 am
• Special Call Board Meeting - Panama City Community Fund, Inc. →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 840 W 11th St., Panama City
  10:00 am
• Panama City A Cappella Chorus →
  Parker Global Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 908 S Tyndall Pkwy, PC
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Peer Buddy Mtg
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  7:45 am
• VARSITY FOOTBALL @ NICEVILLE 7PM
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day-Holiday for All
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
• Labor Day - County Offices will be closed. →
  Bay County, FL Calendar, 840 W. 11th st., Panama City
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Over the past few weeks, my journey has taken me through Denmark, Greece, and Italy.
  Whenever I travel, Spirit seems to speak to me. Not usually in complete sentences. Not as commandments or answers. The messages arrive more like… (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
• I found very friendly affectionate cat with no tail that came out from under my shed last night.
  Found on Cluster Road Panama city, FL. Is anybody missing this kitty. Think cat is male. (Nextdoor Bay Dunes Estates)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Panama City. Apply here.
• BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. posted a job opening for CNC Programmer in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynn Haven

• 1711 Kentucky Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 Property for rent (corcoran.com)
• Lynn Haven City Commission considers 25% cut to CRA funds (mypanhandle.com)
• Florida TODAY: Condo market, record heat, Flock cameras (newsherald.com)

Panama City Beach

• Check out 5 things to do for Labor Day weekend in Bay County (miramarflnews.com)
• Former St. Joe Company Headquarters Is Home to One of Florida's Top-Ranked Public High Schools (lasvegassun.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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