Closed. Building demolished.
PANAMA CITY — Panama City children no longer will ask why they can’t shop at the Toy Box near the eastern base of Hathaway Bridge.
The strip club was demolished on Wednesday morning as city officials, owners of surrounding business and residents celebrated the tearing down of the eyesore.
The Toy Box, located at 4606 W. U.S. 98, ceased operations in December after almost 40 years, making it available for Jason Meyers of Meyers Electric, LLC to purchase the building. Meyers said he plans to build a three-story, multi-use office building in its place. Meyers said no tenants have been secured at this time.