PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– For two nights each November, the unique streets of Panama City comes alive with light, sound, art and fun. “Our goal is to share art in unusual places. So we’re in an unusual place like the mall sharing art with our community,” said event co-organizer, Margaret Webster.
PANAMA CITY — The red glow outlining the giant triangular charcoal briquette on the corner lot of Harrison and 13th Street is about as neat as it gets at Jerry’s Burger Company. Messiness — juicy beef patties, golden buttery buns, gooey cheese sauces, savory seasonings — is the main thing on the menu. The restaurant’s co-owner, Jerry Pipkins, said it’s all a part of delivering a burger experience like none other.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Songwriters from across the United States will come to Panama City to celebrate their love for music alongside the community in the Panama City Songwriter’s Festival. The festival will be held November 6-7, starting at 4:30 p.m. Friday and 3:15 p.m. Saturday across stages at the Center for the Arts, Millie’s and 131 Trigo.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– Hundreds of trick-or-treaters lined the streets for Halloween on Harrison this year, dressed in costumes hoping to get candy. With the pandemic still in place, Halloween was an event that was up in the air this year, but residents said they’re happy it’s happening. Even if it looks a little different this year.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– In the Glenwood area on Saturday afternoon, the city of Panama City and Minority P.C. teamed up to host the city’s first-ever Afro market. The event was held on the corner of 14th MLK Boulevard, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The event was aimed at giving black business owners the platform to sell their handmade goods.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Harrison Avenue will transform into a Halloween Hangout for October 31, as part of the City of Panama City and Downtown Improvement Board’s Halloween on Harrison event. The event will shut down Harrison from 6th Street to Oak Avenue, from 4-6 p.m., for a trunk-or-treat and other family-friendly events, including pumpkin painting, obstacle course, haunted house and live music.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)–Up until 2.5 years ago, skateboarding was illegal in Downtown Panama City. Now, skaters have a brand new skate spot. The new spot is 4,400 square feet and it’s located on the corner of Jenks Avenue and West 6th Street. It offers a quarter pipe and multiple banks that will allow riders to move around the park without pushing. There’s also stairs and rails.
PANAMA CITY Fla. (WMBB) — The Bay Arts Alliance was looking forward to having an arts festival this past March, but when COVID-19 took precedence, they starting asking local artists for their help elsewhere. But they have found a way to make the downtown area come back to life. Before Hurricane Michael, downtown Panama City was known as the arts district.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– Saturday, area residents gathered at Mckenzie Park for the second annual Survivor’s Jam. The event is meant to bring the community out to celebrate the strength and resilience the community possessed to rebuild after Hurricane Michael.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– Saturday, local high school marching bands had the chance to perform despite their annual marching band assessments being canceled due to the pandemic.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB)– One property damaged after Hurricane Michael was the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber held a ribbon-cutting Thursday with Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki in attendance, followed by food and a tour of all the new improvements.
ST. ANDREWS Fla. (WMBB) — Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill has been closed for two years after being destroyed by Hurricane Michael, but today is a good day as the restaurant held their grand re-opening exactly two years after the storm. Loyal customers from near and far packed into the restaurant to enjoy some of their favorite dishes and beautiful views.
PANAMA CITY — Visitors who flutter by the historic St. Andrews area soon may encounter a trail of fragrant, colorful butterfly gardens – as well as others strolling and exploring nature with magnifying glasses, clipboards and mini-activities.
The National Premier Soccer League has announced that Florida Roots Futbol Club has joined the league as an expansion team. The Panama City, Fla. club will begin competition in the South Region in 2021.
PANAMA CITY — Bayou Joe’s Marina Grill reopened Oct. 3 for the second time since Hurricane Michael hit Oct. 10, 2018.