Panama City, nestled within Bay County, Florida, is an esteemed urban hub that functions as the county's administrative center. This vibrant metropolis, located along the U.S. Highway 98 corridor, represents the most populous city between Tallahassee and Pensacola and serves as the focal point of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, Florida metropolitan statistical area. Notably, the city underwent considerable devastation due to Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 tempest that struck on October 10, 2018. Presently, the city's population, as per the 2020 census, stands at 35,392, reflecting a decrease from the 2010 census count of 36,484. It is worth mentioning that the original city limits of Panama City, established in 1909, were marked by Balboa Avenue on the west, 15th Street on the north and Bay Avenue on the east.
Panama City, situated within the Central Time Zone, distinguishes itself from Tallahassee, which lies to its east. In 2006, CNN's Business 2.0 magazine recognized Panama City as the most promising destination for real estate investment in the United States. The city boasts two renowned medical institutions, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (previously known as Bay Medical Sacred Heart prior to the extensive damage wrought by Hurricane Michael) and HCA Florida Gulf Coast Medical Center. Among the notable individuals hailing from Panama City are renowned lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, accomplished Chicago Cubs pitcher, Jaye Chapman, accomplished gridiron football player, Donnie Craft, country music artist, Clint Daniels, esteemed member of the Idaho House of Representatives, Codi Galloway, and celebrated entrepreneur, real estate developer, and first mayor of Panama City, Robert Lee McKenzie, among many other accomplished individuals.
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