Hello Panama City! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Rip current warnings, archaeology storytime, and pancake breakfast + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Beach safety remains critical: Amid 10 straight days of red flags in Panama City Beach, officials warned Tuesday about dangerous rip currents. Single red means knee-deep only, double red closes the Gulf -- check the red-flag warnings.
Advanced care closer to home: Panama City patients can access SBRT, a targeted radiation therapy that helps limit side effects. Florida Cancer Affiliates is the region’s only provider, expanding advanced cancer care in the Panhandle -- see the cancer care upgrade.
Community support in action: At The Blake in Panama City Beach, caregivers and residents walked to raise Alzheimer’s awareness, carrying blue, yellow, and purple flowers. The walk happened this week, and donations welcome -- learn how to donate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Pottery that pops: Your porch called, it wants a glow up. PC Beach Pots & Planters is stocked with colorful Talavera, sturdy outdoor planters, and statement fountains, so you can swap those tired nursery pots for pieces that actually match your vibe this week, no DIY required.
Level up your week: Because some weeks need a high score, Point Break Arcade packs 8000 square feet with 100+ retro cabinets, pinball, rhythm games, and consoles, plus craft drinks. Opened by two local Army vets, it’s the downtown reset button your brain deserves after emails, errands, and everything else.
Quick local paradise: St. Andrews State Park is that clutch choose-your-own-adventure spot locals forget they have, with sugar-sand beaches for lazing, trails for stretching your legs, and camping when you want to make it a whole thing. Keep an eye out for Shell Island boat rides when they’re running.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏺 Unearth a Story: Archaeology Storytime @ Panama City Beach Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Archaeologist Rachel Hines from the Florida Public Archaeology Network leads a special storytime on past cultures and discovery. Think less dinosaur roars, more pottery shards, maps, and the quiet thrill of uncovering Florida history. Curiosity required, pith helmet optional.
🎶 PCB Summer Concert Series @ Aaron Bessant Park (Panama City Beach) | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – If your record collection still smells like sun-baked vinyl, Shelby Kemp and the Galbraith Sisters are revving up a free rockabilly revival at Aaron Bessant Park, all swagger, twang, and throwback groove. Vintage threads will feel right at home, and so will your two-step.
🥞 Pancake Breakfast @ Parker Masonic Lodge #142 | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to declare syrup a food group, the Parker Lodge brothers are hosting all-you-can-eat pancakes for friends, family, and anyone who wanders in. Low key, high stack, and exactly the kind of neighborhood chaos we secretly miss.
🛍 Market on Main Street @ The Drip Coffee Co. | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Market on Main is rolling into The Drip with Disney-inspired finds, a one-day-only magical menu, and a free indoor playground so the kids can run laps while you caffeinate. Catch a Zootopia double feature in the event room, plus popcorn and snack packs.
🎉 1 Year Celebration @ Mochas & Minis Indoor Play & Cafe | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Mochas & Minis turns one, and the indoor play cafe is marking it with kid-approved chaos and adult-approved coffee. Expect character visits, fun activities, prizes, and specials, because nothing says community like letting the little ones climb while you sip a latte in peace.
💃 Dance for the Memories Community Showcase @ Callaway Arts & Conference Center | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – Skip small talk and catch a community fundraiser showcase with heart, from belly and Tahitian to modern, with performers from the Panhandle and beyond. Each piece honors someone touched by Alzheimer's. Prizes, raffles, food trucks, and family-friendly fun, because we dance for those who cannot.
🎨 4-H Artistic Endeavors @ UF/IFAS Extension Bay County | Tuesday (6/30) at 1:00 PM – Got a kid who hoards crayons and asks why the sky is blue? At Bay County Extension, 4-H’s Artistic Endeavors lets ages 5-11 blend art with some science, craft room-worthy projects for the fall fair, and choose Visual Arts or Cloverbud, all for $75.
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07 — The Panama City report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis rare 3.94-acre property offers R-1 and R-2 zoning, a fixer-upper home, and plenty of room for future development. A new roof was installed after Hurricane Michael, and city water and sewer are already available. With easy access to fishing, boating, schools, shopping, restaurants, and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, the location is hard to beat.
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