Posted on: September 21, 2023
The City of Panama City is accepting entry forms for the Panama City Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The parade will kick off at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and 13th Street and travel south down Harrison Avenue to 6th Str...
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City News
Posted on: September 12, 2023
The City Commission will hold the first Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative Budget and Millage rate for the City and Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) on September 14, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.. The Mayor and Commissioners voted in July to cap the pr...
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City News
Posted on: August 8, 2023
The City of Panama City is auctioning eleven residential properties with proceeds benefiting the After School Assistance Program (ASAP).
L.W. Benton Company is hosting the auction. Bidding on the properties will open on August 15, 2023 at 2 p.m.
For more in...
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City News
Posted on: July 30, 2023
The City of Panama City's Quality of Life Department is seeking public input on the future development of Chapman Park, located on Rollins Avenue.
The City conducted a survey in May of 2023 to gather feedback from the public on desired amenities a...
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City News
Posted on: July 26, 2023
This notice concerns the process the City Commission of the City of Panama City, Florida (the "City"), uses to legally and fairly address the constant challenge of funding the City's fire department, and is doing so in the context of the City's ...
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City News
Posted on: July 19, 2023
The City Commission for the City of Panama City is seeking public input for the reconstruction of the Panama City Marina in advance of the public workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Your comments and ideas are valuable as the City Commission d...
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City News
Posted on: June 29, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Panama City, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an annual Resolution related to the imposition of Nuisance Abatement Assessments for the provision of nuisance abate...
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City News
Posted on: June 12, 2023
The City of Panama City is seeking the public's help with naming the city's new street sweeper. Name ideas must be submitted via the form below for consideration. Submissions will be reviewed by the Public Works Department and the top fi...
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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2023
The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and World Changers are currently accepting applications for the Home Repair and Painting Program from qualifying homeowners in the Downtown North and Millville CRA districts.
World Changers partners with...
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City News
Posted on: May 30, 2023
Effective June 1, the speed limit on Jenks Ave. between S.R. 390 and W. 15th St. (U.S. 98) will permanently change to 40 mph to provide continuity for drivers on this stretch of roadway.
The change represents a five mph increase on Jenks Ave. between S.R. ...
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City News
Posted on: May 24, 2023
The City of Panama City held its Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at City Hall in historic Downtown Panama City.
Before family, friends, and city staff, Mayor Michael Rohan, Sr., Commissioner (Ward II) Janice Lucas, and Commissioner (Ward I...
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City News
Posted on: May 26, 2023
The City of Panama City is celebrating National Public Works Week from May 21-27, 2023.
National Public Works Week honors the professionals who work around the clock maintaining infrastructure for transportation, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, p...
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City News
Posted on: May 23, 2023
The City Commission for the City of Panama City has accepted Mark McQueen's resignation as City Manager, effective September 30, 2023.
McQueen made the announcement to the City Commission at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2023.
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City News
Posted on: May 17, 2023
The City of Panama City invites the public to its Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
Mayor-Elect Dr. Michael Rohan, Commissioner-Elect (Ward II) Janice Lucas, and Commissioner-Elect (Ward III) Brian Grainger will be sworn into ...
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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2023
The City of Panama City invites the public to a grand reopening event on Wednesday, May 24 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the Woods Ball Field.
The event will take place at the Woods Ball Field located at 1236 E. 14th Street.
All communi...
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City News
Posted on: May 19, 2023
The City of Panama City is proud to announce Grey Dodge, Economic Development and Community Redevelopment Director, is a graduate of the new regional collaboration program called Leadership Northwest Florida. Dodge was selected by Florida’s Great Northwes...
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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023
The below information is provided by the Bay County Board of County Commissioners.
Bay County officials announced on May 12, 2023 that a new text-to-911 service is now live and available locally for use as a critical tool during emergencies when people can...
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City News
Posted on: April 12, 2023
The Panama City Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Maintenance in Panama City beginning May 1, 2023 through June 9, 2023.
Hydrant Maintenance includes lower impact annual duties compared to Fire Hydrant Flow Testing, which is conducted every five y...
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City News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Section 50.0311, Florida Statute, authorizes the City to use a publicly accessible website hosted by Bay County as an alternative means of publishing notices and advertisements otherwise required to be published In newspapers of general circulation.
On Feb...
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City News
Posted on: March 31, 2023
A Municipal Run-Off Election will be held on May 16, 2023. The position of Mayor-Commissioner at Large will be on the ballot.
- Early Voting will take place on Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, which is located at 501 H...
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City News
Posted on: April 11, 2023
The City of Panama City has received a Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant to fund the construction of three new kayak launches along St Andrew Bay. The new launches will be installed at Lake Huntington, Calhoun Park, and Asbell Park and become part of t...
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City News
Posted on: March 24, 2023
The City of Panama City has received a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of up to $8 million dollars to design, bid, and construct a scenic waterfront sidewalk along W. Beach Drive that increases connectivity and pro...
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City News
Posted on: January 27, 2023
On April 18, 2023, voters in the City of Panama City will be asked to reconsider a local ballot referendum item associated with the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program.
The program is designed to encourage job growth and additional busine...
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City News
Posted on: March 29, 2023
The walking path at Harvey Dee Mathis Park on Florida Avenue will be closed for repairs and renovations on April 3 - 7. These renovations will improve the overall safety and accessibility for everyone visiting the park. The playground will remain open dur...
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City News
Posted on: March 29, 2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has allocated approximately $22,000,000 to their Hurricane Sally Voluntary Home Buyout Program (VHB), with a maximum award of not to exceed $5,000,000.
The City of Panama City (“the City”) is proposing a...
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City News
Posted on: March 22, 2023
CDBG-DR Hurricane Sally General Infrastructure Repair Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's (the “Department”) Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally General Infrastructure Repair Program was launched for infrastruc...
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City News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
The City of Panama City is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for a potential round two of the Hometown Revitalization Program. This program provides funding to eligible businesses that were damaged by Hurricane Michael to improv...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2023
A second public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at City Hall (501 Harrison Avenue), Room 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. to discuss program details, address questions, allow for the collection of additional information, and to provide eligible homeow...
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City News
Posted on: March 23, 2023
To ensure the continued safety and security of residents and visitors, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford and the cities of Panama City and Panama City Beach have established a Special Event Zone, pursuant to Florida State Statute 316.1891, as of Friday, March...
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City News
Posted on: January 11, 2023
The City Commission for the City of Panama City will hold a public workshop on January 26, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss the zoning framework for community residences and recovery communities.
Zoning and Fair Housing Attorney Daniel Lauber wil...
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City News
Posted on: December 20, 2022
The City of Panama City will hold a construction kickoff meeting for Phase 1 of the Area U Infrastructure Improvement Project on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 6 p.m.
The project includes reconstruction of the southeast point of the Cove neighborhood. The ma...
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City News
Posted on: November 29, 2022
The City Commission of the City of Panama City adopted Ordinance 3134, which redistricts the city's four commission wards. The map of new wards can be viewed in this link, /DocumentCenter/View/7405.
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The City Commission of the City of Panama City held th...
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City News
Posted on: September 23, 2022
The City of Panama City will hold a Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the Cherry Street Infrastructure Improvement Project on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 9 a.m.
The project includes reconstruction of Cherry Street from E. Beach Drive to Bonita Avenue. The ma...
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City News
Posted on: September 23, 2022
Article written by Tracy Smith, Panama City Resident.
Lake Caroline has gone to the birds! A new birding trail consisting of 10 signs now encourages locals and visitors alike to take a short walk around Lake Caroline and learn more about our feathered frie...
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City News
Posted on: July 20, 2022
In a disappointing two-to-one ruling by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals arbitration panel, the City’s request for federal funding to replace the Marina Civic Center was denied. Despite the Panel’s ruling, the City is still eligi...
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City News
Posted on: June 2, 2022
The City of Panama City is partnering with Bonfire Interactive to create a new procurement portal that will allow you to receive notifications of business opportunities and submit bids and proposals to the City digitally.
The procurement portal is anticipa...
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City News
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Publix is coming to Panama City North!
Blackwater Resources, LLC has started the groundwork for the Panama City Centre, which will be located west of Beard Equipment Company between Highway 231 and Highway 390. The new shopping center will include Publix, ...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2022
The City's engineering firm for the rebuild of the St. Andrews Marina, Moffatt & Nichol, presented the design and construction phasing plan for the Bulkheads and Utilities Project on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
The highlights from the meeting...
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City News
Posted on: January 14, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday, January 13, 2022 that more than $20 million has been awarded to the City of Panama City through the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Repair ...
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City News
Posted on: December 30, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for the Panama City’s Sudduth Park repairs and new construction due to damages by Hurricane Michael (DR-4399-FL PW 01441). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and...
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City News
Posted on: December 14, 2021
The City of Panama City hosted an Open House on Monday, December 13, 2021 to discuss the rebuild of Joe Moody Harris Park.
During the Open House, the City’s architecture and engineering firm for the project displayed concept ideas for the public to view an...
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City News
Posted on: November 16, 2021
The City of Panama City is currently seeking feedback from the public on the Concept Plans for the renovation of Hentz Park, Harry Edwards Park, and Cove Lane Park.
Panhandle Engineering, Inc. presented the designs during an Open House on Novembe...
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City News
Posted on: October 11, 2021
The City Commission for the City of Panama City heard presentations on October 15, 2021 from four architecture and engineering firms interested in partnering with the City for the design of the City’s new Performing Arts and Events Center.
Each f...
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City News
Posted on: October 12, 2021
The Planning Board for the City of Panama City will hold a Public Workshop on November 8, 2021 at 3 p.m. to discuss the Proposed Neighborhood Zoning Maps for the neighborhoods of Glenwood, Millville, and St. Andrews.
The proposed changes are recommendation...
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City News
Posted on: May 5, 2021
UPDATE, August 24, 2021
The City Commission awarded a contract to BCL Contractors in the amount of $865,415 for the 23rd Street Plaza Improvements Project. The project includes installing a box culvert, replacing utility lines and repaving the roadway. The...
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City News
Posted on: June 22, 2021
Multiple construction projects in the City of Panama City will be underway soon. The City Commission awarded contracts for six projects at the Commission Meeting held on June 22, 2021. The projects are outlined below. Updates on construction timelines wil...
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City News
Posted on: May 4, 2021
UPDATE (June 22, 2021):
The City Commission has awarded a bid for the Lindenwood Drive Roadway Improvement to American Sand and Asphalt in the amount of $4,400,000.
The project includes enhanced correction to the long standing infrastructure issues...
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City News
Posted on: June 24, 2021
Panama City Police Chief Scott Ervin has announced he will retire on July 16, 2021 after a 22-year career with the department.
Chief Ervin joined the department as a police officer in July of 1999 after serving six years with other law enforcement agencies...
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City News
Posted on: May 25, 2021
The Panama City Police Department has fully implemented a new Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program.
As part of the City’s initiative to provide the highest level of safety and security for the community, the Mayor and Commissioners approved funding in the 2021 F...
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City News
Posted on: December 7, 2020
UPDATE (April 13, 2021):
The use of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or trailers as temporary emergency residential dwellings on private property or designated areas within the City of Panama City is permitted until October 9, 2021 with a no-cost “T...
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City News
Posted on: May 10, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) have awarded the City of Panama City $18,986,552 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to replace key and vital infrastructure in the his...
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City News
Posted on: May 3, 2021
The City Commission of the City of Panama City has hired Janette Smith to serve as the new City Clerk-Treasurer for the City. Smith’s employment contract was unanimously approved by the Mayor and Commissioners at their meeting on April 27, 2021.
“As we lev...
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City News
Posted on: February 26, 2021
The City Commission of the City of Panama City adopted changes to the City’s Nuisance Ordinance on February 9, 2021 to provide clarity regarding existing nuisance codes. The changes include defining temporary safeguards and establishing a temporary time l...
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City News
Posted on: February 24, 2021
Intersections in the City of Panama City are becoming a little more creative. The City’s Quality of Life Department is transforming select traffic signal and utility boxes into public artwork.
Beginning this week, vinyl wraps featuring artwork from local a...
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City News
Posted on: November 24, 2020
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA) has awarded the Panama City Police Department with Excelsior Recognition, the highest level of achievement in Florida accreditation that a criminal justice agency can receive.
The Commiss...
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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2020
ReHouse Bay, a housing initiative launched in June to assist Hurricane Michael survivors, has received more than 500 unique inquiries on its new website, www.rehousebay.org. The program, administered by the City of Panama City and Bay County, connects res...
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City News
Posted on: November 4, 2020
The City of Panama City is pleased to announce the promotion of David Collier as the new Fire Chief for the Panama City Fire Department.
City Manager Mark McQueen and senior staff received 25 applications for the position and interviewed seven candidates, ...
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