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Panama City to quickly breathe new life into defunct Glenwood gym © MIKE FENDER / THE NEWS HERALD The A.D. Harris Gym photographed Monday, April 19, 2021. PANAMA CITY — A defunct gym at A.D. Harris Learning Village soon will become the center court of recreation for Glenwood. Popular Searches "Were turning it back into a full-fledged gym," said Michael Johnson, director of the Community Development Block Grants and State Housing Incentives Program for the county and Panama City. The impro...

"Were turning it back into a full-fledged gym," said Michael Johnson, Director of Community Development Block Grants and State Housing Incentives Program for the county and Panama City. The improvements will also include expanding the half-court gym to full-court, serving the public and competition basketball as well, Johnson said. The project is currently in the proposal phase, which closes at the end of the month. However, the gym is expected to be ready for use sometime in May, by the star...

Panama City approves $877,000 property purchases for future workforce housing Jacqueline Bostick, The News Herald © MIKE FENDER / THE NEWS HERALD Panama City voted to purchase two properties for residential development, including this property at 309 Elm Ave. photographed Tuesday. PANAMA CITY — Another swath of residential housing for workforce families is coming to Panama City. The Panama City City Commission on Tuesday unanimously agreed to spend $877,000 to purchase ...

Approving the lowest of two appraisals, the city approved $537,000 for the purchase of six parcels on a total of 2.49 acres zoned for commercial use at 309 Elm Ave. in Millville. Bracing for any conversation about the price tag, elected officials kept their eyes on the future residential use. "Its a commercial property and so its worth whatever its worth," said Commissioner Jenna Haligas. But, she added, Panama City residents should "keep in mind this is for the greater vision of revitalizing a...