BAY COUNTY – The state’s tougher
structural integrity inspections have caught up with one of the beach’s
older condominium units.
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The Dunes of Panama
Phase-1 owners’ association sent out letters on Friday,
informing owners and residents that all of the units in the
building are subject to a mandatory shutdown.
The building was built on Thomas Drive in 1974.
On Oct. 1, 2025, structural engineers discovered structural
safety concerns during repair activity and a subsequent
engineering evaluation.
There were visible stress cracks on the
walkways of the sixth and seventh floors.
They initially shut down those two floors
and began repair work. Further evaluation deemed the entire
building was unfit for occupancy because of the walkways. |
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The letter states that the conditions
pose a serious life safety risk and require full restriction
of use until remediation is complete.
The shutdown is effective on Nov. 24th, but we believe
everyone has already vacated the building.
Repairs are expected to take about six to nine months before
residents can return.
