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Spotted on the Panama City calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus

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Greetings Panama City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Rutherford decided no one will ever wear No. 44 again
  • What's next after the Jaws Souvenirs landmark burned to the ground?
  • Panhandle farmers: have you claimed your share of hurricane relief yet?

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 78.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rutherford retires '44' for late star Alonzo Johnson (newsherald.com) — Rutherford High in Panama City has permanently retired Alonzo Johnson's No. 44 jersey, honoring the late NFL and University of Florida standout more than two years after his death. Family, former teammates, and friends gathered to celebrate the Bay County native's on-field dominance and his lasting impact as a teammate, father, and friend.
   

2. Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire (ktvu.com) — A massive fire has destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, the well-known shark-jaw-fronted shop on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, with Panama City and other agencies pouring in mutual aid. Investigators are still working to determine the cause, and it's unclear if the bargain beach store, a staple for locals and visitors, will be rebuilt after this third recent Bay County fire incident.
   

3. Florida Agriculture Commissioner extends deadline for hurricane disaster relief grant (wjhg.com) — From Panama City, state agriculture officials are reminding Panhandle farmers that the deadline to apply for more than $600 million in hurricane disaster relief has been extended to January 1. Producers hit by the 2023 and 2024 seasons can seek help for infrastructure, market, citrus, and timber losses, with over 600 already approved for nearly $100 million.
   

4. Panama City Car and Motorcycle Show Raises over $1,700 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (wjhg.com) — Local car lovers packed the Dillard's parking lot at Pier Park in Panama City today, raising about $1,735 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the second annual Dillard's Car and Motorcycle Show. Families checked out everything from 1920s classics to Ferraris, with kids climbing into supercars and visitors voting on their favorite rides as organizers began planning a similar event for next spring.
   

5. PCB Sea Turtle Watch hosted presentation on nesting and hatching season (mypanhandle.com) — Volunteers from the Panama City Beach Sea Turtle Watch visited a Walton County senior community to explain how locals can protect nesting and hatching turtles. They shared fossils, shells, and tips like clearing beach gear and filling holes, and described how they rescued and relocated 128 eggs after Tropical Storm Bertha damaged area nests.
   

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🗓 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
  • PC Senior Arts →
    City of Panama City Public Events Glenwood Community Center - 722 E 9th Ct. Panama City FL 32401
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I promised everyone I'd upload a pic of the ferrets we finally found for my son so here they are!
    They are both SO sweet! We traveled 3 hours to Mayo, FL to get these 2 and my son says "it was worth the trip" lol (Nextdoor Millvile)
  • Good morning, everyone.
    Today is a beautiful day. Be grateful for another day and spread the love. If no one told you today you are loved and important. If you ever need… (Nextdoor Springfield)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Panama City. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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