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Haven444 is a community storytelling podcast from the City of Lynn Haven, gathering the voices, memories, and everyday moments that make this place feel like home. From the ballfields to the bay, from longtime neighbors to new arrivals, each episode captures the spirit, resilience, and quiet connections that shape our town — Haven444, Our City, Our Story.

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June 21, 2026

Where We Gather: Music, Friendship, and Community

Where do communities come together? In this episode of Haven 444, we spend a week exploring some of the places where connections are made and community comes alive. From a summer concert filled with music and laughter, to the friendships and activities at the Lynn Haven Senior Center, to local organizations coming together through the Play It Forward sports giveaway, this episode celebrates the simple but powerful act of showing up. Along the way, you’ll hear the voices of residents, volunteer
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June 4, 2026

Longer Days and Warmer Nights: Summer Starts Here!

Summer has arrived in Lynn Haven, and with it comes a season of concerts, community gatherings, ballgames, fireworks, and evenings spent enjoying life along the Gulf Coast. In this special seasonal episode of Haven 444, we take a moment to reflect on the podcast’s journey so far—from its launch this spring to the stories, places, and people that have helped shape our first season. We also look ahead to some of the events and traditions that make summer in Lynn Haven such a special time of year.
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May 15, 2026

The Sherman Invitational: 99 Years of A Local Tradition

tep onto the fairways of history as Haven 444 explores the story and legacy of the Sherman Invitational at Panama Country Club in Lynn Haven, Florida. First played in 1927, the Sherman Invitational has grown into one of the Southeast’s oldest and most respected amateur golf tournaments, welcoming generations of players, families, and spectators for nearly a century. In this episode, we sit down with Commissioner Pat Perno, golfers, and members of the Panama Country Club community to reflect on
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April 26, 2026

Into the Wild: Exploring Lynn Haven's Bayou Park and Preserve

In this episode of Haven444, we explore Bayou Park and Preserve—a place where water, wildlife, and community come together along the edge of North Bay. Through conversations with Parks Director Ty Farris, park staff, and visitors, we take a closer look at how the Preserve came to be, why it matters, and what it offers to those who walk its trails. From native habitats and environmental stewardship… to the everyday moments of walking, fishing, and simply being outdoors… this episode reflects on
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April 10, 2026

Answering the Call: A Tradition of Service

What does it mean to “push in” a fire truck—and why does that tradition still matter today? In this episode, we take you inside a special moment for Lynn Haven Fire Rescue: the push-in ceremony of a new fire engine. With roots dating back to the early days of firefighting—when crews had to manually return horse-drawn equipment to the station—this ceremony connects today’s firefighters to more than a century of service. Along the way, you’ll hear from Fire Chief [Name] and members of the depart
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April 3, 2026

Simple Pleasures: Spring Returns to the City

Spring is unfolding in Lynn Haven—and with it, the quiet rhythm of a community coming back to life. In this episode of Haven444, we take a walk through what’s happening around town—from youth basketball and adult kickball at the sports park… to new growth at local gathering places… to small, beautiful moments you might miss if you’re not looking. Along the way, we reflect on recent stories—from the ballfields to the tree canopy to the Bailey Bridge—and look ahead to what’s still to come. Beca

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March 27, 2026

Bailey Bridge: Crossings and Connections

There are places we pass over without thinking. Bridges are like that. We drive across them, walk across them, pause for a moment to look out over the water—but rarely do we stop to consider what they hold. Not just in structure, but in stor…
March 25, 2026

Haven444-Our City, Our Story

  There are stories all around us. Some are told on ballfields, or across kitchen tables. Others live quietly in memory, in the spaces between generations, in the rhythm of a place that knows who it is, even as it changes. Haven 444 was crea…