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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Harrison Ave. wins a Florida people's choice award

Plus, Eastern Shipbuilding turns 50 and Public Eye SOAR lights up campus tonight.

The Daily Panama City team2 stories13 sources4 min read

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Harrison Avenue wins the 2026 Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award

Harrison Avenue beat three other finalists

FinalistResult
Harrison Avenue, Panama CityWinner
City of Bonita SpringsFinalist
Palm City Place & PatioFinalist
Wellington Town CenterFinalist

Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG

Downtown has a new trophy coming. Harrison Avenue won the 13th Annual Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award, the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association announced. It was the top vote-getter among four finalists.

In its nomination, the city pointed to historic architecture, access to St. Andrews Bay and revitalization after Hurricane Michael. The award recognizes public spaces that foster connection, care and community, said.

“Great places are often defined not by the challenges they face, but by how they respond to them.”

Allara Mills-Gutcher, president of APA Florida
  • Theme: "Great People-Focused Places"
  • Presentation: Dec. 15 City Commission meeting
  • Nominated by: the City of Panama City

8,800+votes cast statewide for the award

More than 8,800 votes were cast statewide to pick the winner.

Source: mypanhandle.com

Business

Eastern Shipbuilding Group celebrates 50 years in Northwest Florida

At the Bay County Chamber of Commerce's First Friday event, shared updates on its projects, economic impact and workforce opportunities. The company is working on eight government and commercial programs, including projects for the U.S. Navy, the Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State ferries.

Eastern has 8 programs and 1,300+ employees at 50

50 years
in Northwest Florida
8
government and commercial programs underway
1,300+
employees

Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG

If you're job hunting, the yard has openings. The company is also partnering with Tom P. Haney Technical College to train future marine electricians through a paid apprenticeship program.

“Be proud every time you see an Eastern Shipbuilding vessel out and about.”

Brendan D'Isernia, Eastern Shipbuilding chief financial officer
  • Open roles: welding, pipe fitting, engineering, project management
  • Apprenticeship: paid, with Tom P. Haney Technical College
  • Ripple effect: almost 5,000 jobs in the community

2.7indirect and induced jobs for every job at the shipyard

Company leaders estimate each shipyard job generates another 2.7 jobs in the community.

Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG

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News Notes

Art

wraps up tonight, Sat., Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Gulf Coast State College. More than 60 projectors will light up the work of nearly 200 artists, and it's free. Organizers call it the largest projection art festival in the Southeast. mypanhandle.comWJHG

Public Eye SOAR lights up campus from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Gulf Coast State College, Panama City campus

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.6 p.m.to 10 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Projected art across campus buildings
Dates
Nov. 6 and 7
Cost
Free

Sources: WJHG, mypanhandle.com

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6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Projected art across campus buildings
DatesNov. 6 and 7
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Red tide

The Florida Health Department in Bay County is advising the public of red tide near the PC Marina boat ramp, based on a sample taken Nov. 4. Don't swim in or near it, and call at 850-481-4812 with health questions. WJHG

Playoffs

Bay County teams are on the road in the first round of the state football playoffs. In the FHSAA matchups, Mosley (5) is at Choctaw (4) in 4A, and Bay (6) is at Wakulla (3) in 3A. Bay County is still searching for its first state champion since the 1976 Bay High team. Panama City News HeraldWJHG

Permits

Panama City's building permitting performance ranked No. 2 in Florida and No. 26 in the U.S. by the Red Tape Index. Panama City News Herald

Land

The St. Joe Company has donated 23 acres in Panama City to FSU for its INSPIRE Aerospace Research and Innovation Facility. Panama City News Herald

Home

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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The Wrap

Mosley's football team just unveiled all-black Orca uniforms, which made their debut Wednesday night. The News Herald says the inspiration behind the look goes much deeper than a fresh design. Dark and sleek works for us.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6FSU's aerospace facility breaks ground in Bay County
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Pregnancy Resource Center closes for now; Bay County help center opens Friday
  3. Wed., Nov. 4St. Joe donates 23 acres for FSU aerospace hub near the airport
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Polls are open today, and Panama City is still reflecting on Sunday's flood
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Flash flooding hit Panama City; Bay High upset Mosley
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Daily Panama Cityto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Harrison Ave. wins a Florida people's choice award

Plus, Eastern Shipbuilding turns 50 and Public Eye SOAR lights up campus tonight.

The TLDR

  1. Harrison Ave. wins Florida people's choice award
  2. Eastern Shipbuilding turns 50 with 1,300+ employees
  3. Public Eye SOAR closes tonight at Gulf Coast
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