🌱 Scovel Starts Tour In Panama City + Special Laws For This Weekend

Hi all. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Panama City Patch newsletter. Here are three of the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 63.
• Friday: Showers around in the p.m.. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Panama City:

1. Poland ultra runner Tomasz Drybala is making a stop in Panama City early next week as part of his mission to run in various parts of the world. Drybala is labeling this the "Mindful UltraRun" as he wants to positively influence as many people as he can while also raising money for at-risk children through UNICEF. Drybala will be participating in at least four different runs in Panama City from Mar. 27-30 and spoke about how he plans to spread his positive and mindful message along the way. (The Panama City News Herald)
2. Comedian Rory Scovel will be visiting Panama City at the Captain Anderson's Event Center to kick off his comedy tour in the panhandle on Apr. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Scovel is popularly known for his roles in Paramount Picture's "Babylon" and "I Feel Pretty". Tickets are now available and can be purchased online here for $30. (WJHG)
3. Police and officials in nearby Panama City Beach will increase law enforcement and institute new regulations ahead of this weekend in an effort to curb any issues during this year's spring break after the Mar. 25 through Mar. 27 weekend of last year saw a series of chaotic incidents. For example, from Friday, Mar. 24 at 8 a.m. to Monday, Mar. 27 at 4 a.m. there will be Special Event Zones throughout the area where fines will be doubled and minor traffic offenses can result in cars being impounded. The special laws for the weekend are in hopes of managing the spring break crowd and not repeating the events of last year in both Panama City Beach and Panama City, which resulted in one person being shot, more than 160 people arrested, and around 70 firearms seized. (AL.com)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Panama City:

Thursday, March 23

• Code Enforcement Hearing - City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Bay County Council On Aging - Callaway Conference Center (9:30 AM)
• Free Class: Sunset Yoga - Oaks By The Bay (6:30 PM)

Friday, March 24

• Friday Night Sparring - Downtown Boxing Club (6:00 PM)
• Tyler James - Little Village (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Searching for some upcoming events for you and your family? Check out this selection of flyers for upcoming events, and be sure to contact the specific event hosts with any questions. (Bay District Schools via Facebook)
• The Panama City Police Department would like everyone to enjoy their time here this weekend, whether they're visiting or they live here. However, the department would like to remind everyone to please be mindful of all laws. (Panama City Police Department via Facebook)
• Have you had a chance to check out the Panama City Ale Trail? The trail takes you to try some of the best craft beer our city has to offer along the waterfront. Click on the link to learn more. (Destination Panama City via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be in your inbox soon with another 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.