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Panama City CRA weighs outdoor‑seating incentive to boost Millville restaurants
Summary
At a CRA virtual workshop, commissioners discussed an incentive program to help Millville restaurants add outdoor seating, connected streetscape plans on Third Street, potential grant limits and next steps including sketches and outreach to business owners.
Panama City CRA commissioners discussed an outdoor‑seating incentive program for Millville at a virtual workshop on Oct. 11, proposing small capital support to help restaurants add decks, lighting and furniture to draw patrons outdoors and increase foot traffic in Millville’s business corridors.
Why it matters: Commissioners and CRA staff said visible outdoor seating can attract customers, increase sales and spur neighborhood vitality in areas that have not seen the same downtown sidewalk activity. The discussion linked small incentives to other CRA efforts such as Third Street streetscape improvements and FDOT-funded beautification work at Whittington Park.
Program concept and local context
Commissioner Alan proposed a simple incentive to help cover costs for outdoor seating, lighting and furnishings so restaurants that lack large…
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