Panama City Beach’s long-awaited Front Beach Road Improvement Project — Segment 3 — is officially complete after four years of construction, delays, and a final bill of approximately $32 million.
Category: Local News
What’s happening in Panama City Beach — infrastructure projects, city council decisions, new businesses, and community news from the Emerald Coast.
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Dear Panama City Beach, You Can’t Drive in Snow.
Panama City Beach was thrust into an icy ordeal today as snow, an anomaly in Florida, blanketed the area. The local Sheriff issued a clear request: Please Stay Home. However, the locals of Panama City Beach had other plans, leading to a small mess at the Hathaway Bridge.
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Topgolf Panama City Beach Set to Open This Summer
Get ready, Panama City Beach! Topgolf, known for its innovative approach to golf entertainment, is preparing to open its first venue in the Florida Panhandle this summer of 2025.
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Should Panama City Beach Expand Its Public Parking?
Panama City Beach kicked off the year with its first council meeting, where public input took center stage. The meeting saw an overflow of Bahama Beach residents at City Hall, eager to express their views during the public comment session. The main contention was the proposal for low-speed vehicle (LSV) parking, a contentious topic within the community that sparked over an hour of debate. Next meeting is on January 16.
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McGuire’s Irish Pub is Opening a Panama City Beach Location
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — The iconic McGuire’s Irish Pub, renowned for its warm and inviting atmosphere, is gearing up to open its doors in Panama City Beach. The restaurant, which has been a staple in Pensacola and Destin, is now setting its sights on the old Boar’s Head building on Front Beach Road, a location that has been vacant since Hurricane Michael wreaked havoc in 2018.
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