Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Panama City.
🏘️ Community
The American Legion will host a luau-themed fundraising event in Panama City to support veteran programs today.
Organizers plan local activities & traditional food to bring the community together.
💼 Business
Southport will see a new entertainment complex opening in the former Grassy Point Hardware space, featuring restaurants, arcade games, pool tables and a stage—expected to open by next summer.
Meanwhile, Big Mama’s on the Bayou is expanding into the old Bellyful location to offer lunch and dinner starting mid-September under a temporary month-to-month lease.
🎭 Culture
A local artist is restoring a Page building mural — a project that honors local history as our nation nears its 250th birthday — in our community.
The mural's restoration will bring a piece of our past to life for everyone to appreciate.
The Tatak International Tattoo Expo is a three-day event at the Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center in Panama City Beach where tattoo artist Edong Elenzano brings traditional tattoo art to life with artists from Puerto Rico, Samoa, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Today the expo opens from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with $20 admission—free for military and children under 12.
🌲 Environment
2025 Bay Scallop season began Saturday in Gulf County—covering state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal to the western point of St. Vincent Island—and will run until September 24th.
Residents with a valid Florida saltwater fishing license may harvest up to two gallons of whole bay scallops or half a gallon of shucked meat per vessel daily.
🎉 Panama City Events
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Dale Jones Comedy Show
8:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Beaches Comedy Club — Tickets are non-refundable — Experience a night of high-energy comedy with Dale Jones featuring improvised and animated performances.
Teen Game Night
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Registration required — Engage in exciting Switch gaming with peers in a fun, relaxed environment.
Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of using a PC and navigating the internet confidently.
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