Panama City, Florida

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Panama City is the county seat and the largest municipality in Bay County with over 25 square miles, a population of about 40,000 and is located on Beautiful St. Andrew Bay, a pristine deep-water port to the Gulf of Mexico. This friendly, community-oriented city boasts an excellent quality of life, good schools, fine business opportunities and numerous cultural events. In 1995 the Panama

City area was the 4th most popular destination for families relocating to small metropolitan areas, and in 1996 Panama City ranked 6th in The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America. Panama City's economic base is sustained by several growing industrial centers, a substantial wholesale-retail trade, and two military installations. The city has a fine public library, parks and playgrounds, civic clubs, two hospitals, a community college and a branch of Florida State University. Panama City offers housing in new subdivisions and in older, well-kept neighborhoods at prices well below the national average.

The largest shopping center in Bay County, the Panama City Mall, includes nationally known stores, a food court and several fine restaurants, and a multi-screen theater. Many entertaining and educational events ranging from health fairs to craft shows are regularly scheduled at the Mall.

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