🌱 Panama City Waterfront Sidewalk + New QR Code For Beach Safety

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Panama City and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 83 Low: 66.
• Friday: A thunderstorm or two. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Panama City:

1. A new sidewalk will be added in Panama City along the south side of Frankford and Florida Avenue in a $9.4 million project aimed at improving pedestrian safety. The project is being funded through an $8 million grant and is expected to be completed in 2025. The addition of the sidewalk will connect two marinas and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists along Beach Drive, a major connecting point between downtown Panama City and St. Andrews. (WJHG)
2. Bay County commissioners and the Bay County Tourist Development Council have introduced the "Stay PCB Current" initiative, an information hub for beach safety. The QR code provides information about beach flags, rip currents, sea turtles, and "leave no trace." Commissioner Clair Pease hopes to place the QR codes in every beach condominium to help keep visitors informed. (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)
3. The Social Justice Club down the road at North Bay Haven presented a check to the American Red Cross for $2,443, which was raised to help earthquake victims from Syria and Turkey. The students raised the money with a color war event at school and help from the community. The Red Cross expressed gratitude for the students' efforts to help those in need. (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Panama City:

Thursday, April 6

• Free Concert: Symphony In The City At City Hall (12:12 PM)
• Free Class: Sunset Yoga At Oaks by the Bay Park (6:30 PM)
• Mark Owens At Mosey's Downtown (7:00 PM)

Friday, April 7

• John Cannon At Uncle Ernie's (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Panama City area! Get all the property details at the link. (Panama City Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Panama City area at the link! (Panama City Patch)
• REMINDER: Panama City City Hall will be closed on Friday, Apr. 7, in observance of Good Friday. Please plan accordingly! (Panama City)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.