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46Events this week
5Free things to do
66New spots
97New stories

● Checked Friday, October 9, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Panama City

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 46 events, day by day →

Advanced-Adventure Certification

Saturday 8am · Panama City Diving

Walk with Jesus hosted by Salty Farm Ministries

Saturday 9am · Beach behind Sharky's!

Float and Flow Yoga

Saturday 9am · Carl Grey Park

JuJu/EclipsE Live at The Dive

Saturday 2pm · The Dive

Free Entry to St. Marks Refuge

Sunday 6am · St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge · Free

New in Panama City

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Furniture Outlet

Home & Garden

New couch energy: Furniture Outlet keeps Panama City comfy with sofas, sectionals, and recliners for real-life lounging, plus bedroom sets that finally pull the room together.

shopfurnitureoutletfl.com ↗

Nail Alchemist

Beauty

Next-level nail vibes: Skip the guesswork and let Nail Alchemist turn your Pinterest board into real-life nails, with a portfolio full of inspo and quick online booking.

nailalchemist.glossgenius.com ↗

The Spotted Leopard

Shopping

Cute finds, zero fuss: If your closet needs a mood lift, The Spotted Leopard delivers new arrivals, curvy picks, easy dresses, and the extras, from purses to gameday sparkle (yes, Bulldogs and Noles).

thespottedleopard.net ↗

Panama City’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Panama City’s best →

Most read in Panama City

The five stories Panama City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Four Bay restaurants gets high-priority violations in state inspections

    Four Bay restaurants have received high-priority violations in state inspections.

    Full story at newsherald.com ↗

  2. State of emergency issued for 25 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Depression Nine: Governor DeSantis

    Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 25 Florida Counties ahead of Tropical Depression Nine.

    Full story at wptv.com ↗

  3. A Venezuelan Business Owner Is Growing His Footprint Across Northwest Florida

    Jose Rivero, a 25-year-old Venezuelan business owner, is expanding his business, Rivero's Street, across the Panhandle.

    Full story at wjhg.com ↗

  4. Over a dozen new Florida laws are now in effect. Here’s the full list

    Over 200 new Florida laws have been approved this year, with the majority of them taking effect in July.

    Full story at clickorlando.com ↗

  5. Panama City mayor comments on future plans for Panama City Mall

    Panama City Mayor Allan Branch has commented on the future of the Panama City Mall, which has been vacant since Hurricane Michael hit in 2018.

    Full story at wjhg.com ↗

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