

A World of Flavor and Fun Just Steps Away
When you work remotely at My Space Downtown here in Panama City, you’re just steps away from food and snacks from around the world. Here are some top picks for brunch, lunch or happy hour:

A Feel-Good Hurricane Story: The Rebirth of Historic Panama City
Those of us at My Space Downtown cherish its Historic Downtown Panama City location. The rebirth of downtown is an amazing story, as it was literally rebuilt after being hit by Hurricane Michael on October 7th of 2018.
On this six-year anniversary, we want you to know a little about the miracles that have happened here over the past half-dozen years, for two reasons: First, we want to encourage you to visit My Space Downtown, join our coworkers, and see this special place for yourself.

Member Feature: Zachary Provost, Bayside Wellness Hub
Meet My Space member Feature: Zachary Provost. His company, Bayside Wellness Hub provides a Medical Weight Loss program tailored to prioritize your well-being, personalized Men’s Health services with expert management of testosterone replacement and erectile dysfunction, and Sick Visits services that address a range of health concerns to get you back on the path to wellness swiftly.

AI and Virtual Reality Are Boosting the Remote Work Experience
The technology marvels of AI and VR are making it possible for remote workers to collaborate, get needed training and more easily access work databases, without having to return to the office or be in the same physical space. This article gives six examples.

Hybrid Work Is Becoming the Most Popular Remote Work Option
A clear compromise of hybrid work is emerging from employees wanting to work remotely and employers wanting workers back in the office. In the next few years, hybrid workers are expected to account for 60% of all workers.

Workplace 2027: We’re Starting to See Hints of What It Will Look Like
In the world of work by 2027, robots, new digital transformations and AI will elevate human work to a higher level of productivity, and remote work will be ever-more popular as the workplace becomes global.

Three Years In, Remote Work Has Changed the Nature of Work
Remote work has benefited both workers and employers. About 20% of workers work remotely in 2024, and their productivity is 40 percent greater than when they were at the office.

Conference room rentals soar at coworking sites, offering many perks
Conference room rentals are growing at coworking sites, up 13% a year. Managers and business owners use them for work teams or important sales presentations.

Remote work options continue, despite employer return-to-office demands
Even as some employers push for return to work, studies show 25% of their workers will work remotely at least part of the time. Employers have made this concession due to the tight labor market and fear that remote workers would rather quit than be onsite full time.

Member Feature: Cameron Fuqua, Fuqua Firm
Meet My Space member, Cameron Fuqua. Cameron is the founder and owner of the Fuqua Firm law office. As an attorney supporting small business owners and real estate professionals, he loves problem solving. Often our clients are seeking not just a legal resolution to a problem, but a logistical and practical solution.

Seven Simple Rules Make Coworking Delightful
Noise and distraction at coworking sites can be avoided by these seven code-of-conduct rules. Post them prominently.

Something for Everyone: Keeping Our Coworking Customers Happy
MySpaceDowntown in Panama City, Florida, appeals to coworkers by offering flexibility: flexible leasing, flexible space, flexible access to the local community. MySpaceDowntown has avoided replicating the inflexible corporate settings that coworkers want to avoid.

Five Coworking Trends for 2024
Coworking trends in 2024 include more explosive growth, better community connections, new technology for enhanced collaboration and ever-more flexible coworking space opportunities as coworking goes mainstream.

Member Feature: David Zank, Merchant Management Group
Meet My Space Downtown member, David Zank. When David’s team outgrew their office space and needed a place to hold professional meetings with coworkers and clients he found My Space Downtown.

And the Winner Is…Hybrid Work
Hybrid work model is gaining in popularity. In the first half of 2023, hybrid work has grown from 20% to 30% of the workforce. Hybrid workers spend part-time working onsite and part-time working either from home or at remote or coworking sites. The benefits of coworking include more flexibility, office amenities, shorter commutes, and easier handling of medical appointments and childcare.

Lots to Do in My Space Downtown Neighborhood
Lots to Do in My Space Downtown Neighborhood. Located at 97 Oak Avenue, My Space Downtown provides a variety of rental options for working as well as access to neighborhood restaurants, shops and events. Panama City is a beautiful Florida Panhandle city right on the Gulf Coast.

Member Feature: Sam Rodriguez, Millenia Pay
Meet My Space member, Sam Rodriguez. Sam’s working on building up a group of local techies with his group, Another Tech Meetup. Another Tech Meetup currently holds meetings every month in the event space at My Space.

Coworking Dress Codes: Save Money, Look Great
Coworking attire is cheaper than office attire, but still looks good. Remote or coworkers can save thousands of dollars a year on work attire compared to in-office workers. My Space Downtown, a coworking site in Panama City, explores the different dress codes.

Member Feature: Jarod Lee, CRC Insurance Services, Inc.
I had been working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Orlando with my wife, but we decided to make a move back to Panama City to be closer to family. I worked out of our home for a period of time, but then I heard about My Space and thought it could be a good fit for me. It has been—it’s been awesome.