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Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
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RIDES | IRON MAN | KID’S ACTIVITIES | MUSUEMS
SHOPPING | SPAS | THEATRE | PIER PARK | WEDDINGS
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
WORKFORCE
ECONOMIC UPDATE
TDC UPDATE
HEALTH UPDATE
MEMBER NEWS
GRAND OPENINGS
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
May/June 2010
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SHOPPING | SPAS | THEATRE | PIER PARK | WEDDINGS
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
WORKFORCE
ECONOMIC UPDATE
TDC UPDATE
HEALTH UPDATE
MEMBER NEWS
GRAND OPENINGS
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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THE CIRCUIT March/April 2009
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has pioneered the safest and most up-to-date treatment options for varicose
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day as treatment.
Left untreated, abnormal veins can lead to serious health risks like blood
clots, phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), cellulitis, and leg ulcers. Expert
treatment of varicose veins dramatically improves painful symptoms and
prevents complications. Dr. Moskowitz will perform a thorough ultrasound
examination of the legs to accurately assess the severity and extent of vein
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I place enormous emphasis on my relationships
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Dr. Moskowitz has been performing and training other physicians to
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2003. During this 45-minute, safe, outpatient procedure, an ultrasound is used
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PANAMA CITY
TOYOTA
Says Thank You!
Hi Folks, welcome to Panama City Toyota.
Our success and growth the past two years is attributed
to our core system of beliefs that focus on
service, process, product and price.
We hold classes every morning, expanding our knowledge of our purpose
driven message. We’ve learned that communication is much more than
giving speeches. Communicating a message can only succeed by
connecting to the audience, the employee...the customer.
A presentation is only successful when
both parties learn something new.
Panama City Toyota,
where relationships are born.
959 W. 15th St.
850.769.3377
Panama City, FL
PanamaCityToyota.com
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ummer is right around the corner, and the
Beach Chamber is busier than ever with our
committee work, regular
events and getting ready for the grand
opening of our new airport. The new
airport – and West Bay – are opening
the doors for important opportunities
in our region: better education,
technological advances, and continued
growth in business and tourism. It’s
about leaving this a better place for
our children and future generations.
This month the Beach Chamber has
invited House Representatives Marti
Coley and Jimmy Patronis to give a
wrap-up of Session at Friday at the Beach on May 14th
at the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. On June
11th Friday at the Beach will feature Brad Hawkins,
Communications Manager from Southwest Airlines,
also at the Marriott.
Skip Alford
(850) 628-3490
Cyndi
Ainsworth
(850) 691-6259
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Last month we held a very successful Business Expo at the
Boardwalk Beach Resort; hundreds exhibited, showcased
their products and services, and hundreds
more came to meet the businesses and
enjoy all the entertainment. The “Best
Booth” for Business Expo 2010 goes
to Coastal Communications (photo at
bottom left) and “Best Costumes” go to
the Magic Broadcasting team (bottom
right). We’re already thinking ahead
to next year’s Expo, so if you have
suggestions, we welcome your input.
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he Beach Chamber, along with the Bay County
Chamber, Walton Area Chamber, and Bay and
Walton County TDC/CVB’s are
planning some wonderful events for the
grand opening of the Northwest Florida
Beaches International Airport. On
Thursday, May 20th a special evening will
be held for the crews and workers of the
new airport. An upscale Green Tie event
will be held on Friday, May 21st, and on
Saturday, May 22nd a day of history and
celebration of this monumental occasion.
This grand opening event on May 22nd is
open to the public and free but requires
a ticket, which can be picked up at the
Beach Chamber at 309 Richard Jackson Blvd.
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I would like to congratulate Dawn Moliterno on her
appointment by the Walton County Commissioners as
the new Tourist Development Council
Director. She will be signing a one
year contract and will be leaving the
Walton Area Chamber. She and
her family are excited about the
new challenge and chapter in their
lives. Our Chambers have enjoyed a
healthy partnership over the past few
years, and I look forward to working
just as closely with Dawn as ever in
her new position. I am also excited
to welcome back Skip Alford to the
Beach Chamber as Director of Sales.
Skip will responsible for marketing Chamber programs
as well as developing new programs and opportunities
for our members to get involved in our community.
Beth Oltman
309 Richard Jackson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301
PCBeach.org
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Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board Philip Griffitts, Jr., Sugar Sands Inn & Suites
Past Chairman Anthony DuBose, Coastal Community Bank
Incoming Chairman Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll Engineering
Treasurer Paul Wohlford, Resort Collection of Panama City Beach
Secretary Karen Blackerby, Magnum Capital
CPA John Johnson, Segers, Sowell, Stewart, Johnson & Brill, P.A.
Legal Council Steven L. Applebaum
The Board
Derrick Bennett, The Towne of Seahaven
Jack Bishop, Breakers
Mike Burke, Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A.
Felicia Cook, Simon Property Group
Ryan C. Davis, Regions Bank
Ramon Duvall, Beachside Fellowship
Pam George, Gulf World Marine Park
Amy Harris, Royal American Hospitality
Scott Harris, Wachovia Bank
Annie Holcombe, Oaseas Resorts
Terry Hook, Publix Super Markets
Lewis Howell, The St. Joe Company
James Johnson, Knology
Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts
Del Lee, Landmark General Contractors
Pete Mallory, L3 Communications
Procter McInnis, McInnis Builders
Chris Pariseau, Allegra Print & Imaging
Edy Rivard, Gulf Coast Medical Center
Dan Rowe, Tourist Development Council
Cil Schnitker, Comcast Cable
Claire Sherman, Lamar Advertising
Honorary Board Members
Mayor Gayle Oberst, City of Panama City Beach
Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC
Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC
Brian Connors, Naval Support Activity PC
Janet Watermeier, Bay County Economic Development Alliance
Chamber Staff
President & CEO
Vice President Communications
Vice President Finance
Director of Sales
Vice President Member Services
Events & Programs Coordinator
Systems Coordinator
Executive Asst/Member Services
Beth Oltman
Marta Rose
Jena Kimmel
Skip Alford
Cyndi Ainsworth
Lindsay Dring
Kristopher McLane
Catherine Collins
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FEATURES
10 Business Spotlights
l STK Sports Training l Colours at Bay Town l Maharaja’s
l Northwest Florida Blood Services l Yourchoicecoupon.com
l Ba Ba Balloons l Tim Allen Photography l Devcon Security Services
l Nike’s Factory Store in Pier Park l Calypso l Best Buy
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excursions & ADVENTURES
Mr. Surf’s Offers Authentic Surf Since 1980 on Panama City Beach
Bookit.com
Lamar Advertising
Health Update
COMMITTEES
38 Chamber Committee Updates
EVENTS
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Community Update
Workforce Board
Gulf Coast Community College
Tourist Development Council
FSU-Panama City
Troy University
Bay County Economic Development Alliance
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Member News
New Members
Membership Update
Ambassador Update
Ribbon Cuttings
Renewing Members
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Chairman’s Message
6 President’s Message
31 A Few Minutes With Marti Coley
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editorial:
Creative:
Online Content:
Social Media:
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Marta Rose
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Kristopher McLane
Lindsay Dring
Kristopher McLane
Production:
Boyd Brothers Printing
Advertising Sales: Skip Alford
Cyndi Ainsworth
Distribution:
Allegra Print & Imaging
find beauty.
Serenity Spa at Bay Point is the regions premier full-service spa, salon & fitness center. Our 12,000 square
foot state-of-the-art facility offers a total spa experience complete with private women's and men's facilities,
full service beauty salon and fitness center, plus a vast array of rejuvenating treatments that will ease your
body, mind and spirit.
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Valid Monday – Friday
Must present coupon at time of spa check-in to receive
the discount. Based on availability. Cannot be used
with other promotions/ coupons. No cash value. Valid
5/1/10 thru 6/30/10.
Awarded as "Best Spa" by
Panama City Living Magazine.
Southern Living says,
"Best Spa in Panama City Beach.”
Open 7 days a week, please call for hours.
For Spa Appointments, Information and
Gift Certificates, please call: 850.236.6028
Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
4200 Marriott Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
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BUSINESS
Spotlights
Colours at Bay Town features “green” hair
products by Onesta.
STK Sports Training
Colours at Bay Town
TK Sports Training owner, Mel
Stocker, is a Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist through
the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. Current activities at STK Sports
Training include baseball, softball, soccer,
basketball and football instruction, as well
as batting cages, birthday parties and more.
The training focuses on skill development,
body awareness, coordination, injury
prevention, team work and having fun. All
sport instruction is offered for individuals and
groups, with summer programs starting soon.
Each program is built systematically around a
participant’s specific needs and goals.
hen introduced to Onesta earlier
this year, owners Lyn Seanor
and Maryanne Lowry wanted to
make these products available to their clients.
Both have 20 plus years experience in the
salon industry.
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As a former professional athlete with a
passion for kids and community growth,
Stocker aims to provide programs that
help all young athletes. As sports/physical
activities are being systematically removed
from the school systems, our communities
have begun to see increases in child obesity,
diabetes, decreased social skills, and
difficulties paying attention.
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Today more than ever, we’re concerned about
what chemicals we’re putting on our hair
and therefore in our bodies. Onesta products
use only the safest natural ingredients and
eliminate many harmful chemicals, not only
making a safer environment for the client but
for the stylist too. The levels of toxins we’re
exposed to on a daily basis is frightening, and
in bringing Onesta into our salon we’ve made
a conscious effort to reduce our exposure to
synthetic chemicals.
Visit onestahaircare.com to fully understand
their commitment to the environment and
cancer research. All marketing materials,
product displays and packaging are produced
on recycled materials. Onesta uses certified
organic extracts to support sustainable
farming, and 10% of net income is donated
to cancer research. Onesta is the greenest
and the cleanest. We can’t change the world,
but we can do something about the haircare
products our families use!
Visit our salon in Bay Town on the marina
at beautiful Bay Point. Meet our team: Lyn
Seanor, colorist and AG educator; Maryanne
Lowry, colorist and nail tech. New to our
salon from Atlanta is expert stylist Robin
Buckner. Call (850) 233-9310 for an
appointment.
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Maharaja’s
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aharaja’s fine jewelry is a
family owned business whose
tradition began in 1977 when the
Samtanis’ opened their first store right here
in Panama City Beach. Maharaja’s for over
thirty years has proudly helped our valued
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“Some kids are very timid when they come
into the program…but through sports they are
healthier and comfortable in public speaking
situations,” says Stocker. “They improve
social skills, they’re more responsible, and it
gives them the confidence and willingness to
put themselves out there.”
STK Sports Training is located next to Pete
Edwards Park in Panama City Beach. For
more information call (850) 249-9785 or
visit stksports.com.
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Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry
Maharaja’
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clientele in Panama City and Panama
City Beach, Florida celebrate life’s most
important milestones.
At Maharaja’s, our goal is to build lasting
relationships with our business partners
and faithful customers. Through these
relationships we are able to house prestigious
luxury brands. These include Hearts on Fire
“the world most perfectly cut diamond,”
designer jewelry from Roberto Coin, Marco
Bicego, David Yurman, John Hardy and
Pandora, among others.
In addition, our collection of Swiss luxury
timepieces includes the world renowned
Breitling, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, and
Raymond Weil. Our passion for luxury is
evident in the exclusive collection that we
are honored to present to you. Come and
visit us for a truly memorable experience at
any of our two convenient store locations.
Call (850) 249-4050 for more information.
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Northwest Florida Blood Services
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lan an excursion that saves lives!
Drive to either Northwest Florida
Blood Services Center located at
2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard north
of Kohl’s or to Bay Medical Center Donor
Room located at 615 North Bonita Avenue
and make a blood donation that has the
possibility to save three lives. Both centers
are partnered to help patients, families and
friends at Bay Medical Center and Gulf
Coast Medical Center who need blood
transfusions. So take the time, get a wellness
check, a free cholesterol screening and
receive a token of appreciation for giving
someone else a chance at life.
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Did you know that several pints of blood are
needed for surgeries?
Mastectomy = 1 pint
Hysterectomy = 2-4 pints
Automobile accident = 4-100 pints
Heart bypass = 4 pints
Aneurysm = 16 pints.
Over three million people need blood each
year – one person every three seconds. There
is no substitute for blood. Blood is needed
for emergencies, for people with cancer,
leukemia and blood disorders.
Plan a blood drive adventure for your company, business, civic group or church by
calling Aimee Palmer at (850) 785-9398.
Aimee will guide you through the process
of scheduling a blood or any additional
information.
Check the website atnfbcblood.org to learn
about your community blood centers. Being
a Life Saver is an adventure that gives back
to the community and a good feeling when
you know you have helped a neighbor. For
hours of operation call (850) 747-6570 or
(850) 785-9398.
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businesses to save you money and
get the most out of your vacation. Your
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all over town; you can pick up a Your Choice
Coupon book in your hotel/condo lobby and
anywhere you shop or play on the beach. You
can also get free coupons online any time at
www.yourchoicecoupon.com.
Use Your Choice Coupons for discounts on
dining, shopping, recreation, pet services, car
care, art galleries, photography and personal
services. Visit yourchoicecoupon.com to
print free coupons anytime!
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Ba Ba Balloons
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a Ba Balloons FunFaces, Magic
and Singing Telegrams services
Northwest Florida’s private and
public events with face painters, balloon
twisters, children’s and adult magic shows,
caricaturists, bouncy clowns (Anna Banana,
KooKoo, Kappy), and popular and holiday
characters. Age appropriate games and
balloon twisting classes to entertain the older
children are offered.
Adults may surprise their friends and loved
ones with hilarious, costumed singing
Matt Griffitt’s family photographed by Tim Allen
BUSINESS
telelgrams for birthdays, anniversaries,
Valentine’s Day and all occasions. Most
asked-for skits are Over The Hill, Belly
Dancers, The Singing Pig, Belly Dancers
and Gorillas. Ask about their sought-after
services: Corporate Laughter Relief Sessions
and entertainment supervision of children
during weddings and events to free up the
adults.
Anna Walrond has taken excitement to many
states, Greece, France, Turkey, Bolivia (as
a missionary clown), and Saudi Arabia
while stationed there with her husband. She
continues to build her business of 25 years
with new ideas spawned by her clients’
special, personal requests.
Ba Ba Balloons’ appeal? Everyone gets
a moment of laughter, a light heart plus a
memory forever etched! For a detailed list
of services, visit ba-ba-balloons.com or call
Anna at (850) 784-0887.
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Tim Allen Photography
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f your family means the world to you, and
if you want a memory you can cherish
forever, then a warm family portrait by
Tim Allen will be priceless. Enjoy a relaxed,
fun family evening on the beach as Tim Allen
captures this moment in time to be forever
cherished by your family. You may even be
treated to a little comedy!
Tim guarantees to capture your relationships
bringing a tear of joy to your eye as you gaze
into the precious faces of those you love. Your
family’s memories always will be priceless.
“Tim, you are a remarkable photographer.
We thank you for perfectly capturing the
personality of our family! You were more than
patient with our children, and we absolutely
love our portrait. We wouldn’t have anyone
else but you capture our family memories.
Thanks again!” ~Matt & Kelly Griffitts,
Panama City Beach
Call our studio at (850) 763-5795 or hear our
free recorded hotline at (850) 767-9997. Visit
timallenphotography.com.
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Devcon Security Services
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evcon is a local company that has
been providing security services for
over 40 years. They specialize in
the following areas:
• Residential & Commercial Security Systems
• Fire Systems
• CCTV Systems
• Door Access Control Systems
• Personal Emergency Response Systems
The business owns and maintains a state-of-theart monitoring facility located in Hollywood,
Florida. The company is proud to have been
awarded 5 diamond ranking, the highest
status by the National Central Station Alarm
Association. This is an honor that only 100 of
the nation’s 2,700 central stations can claim, and
it is a testimony to the knowledge and expertise
of the staff that safeguards Devcon’s customers
day and night. For more information contact
Neal Rausch at (850) 890-5477.
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Nike’s Factory Store in Pier Park
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ike’s Factory Store is located in Pier
Park in Panama City Beach and
offers the ultimate Nike experience
with quality performance footwear, apparel
and equipment at value prices. Its crisp,
modern look features an open layout with
inspired graphics of victorious athletes,
while Nike’s store athletes help customers
select the best product as part of its “athletes
Spotlights
serving athletes” initiative. Several sport
categories such as running, training,
soccer, basketball and Nike Sportswear are
available for men, women and kids.
Nike Factory Stores are also committed
to their communities, celebrating the
organizations that inspire individuals
to reach their potential through sport.
Representing the world’s No. 1 athletic
brand, the Nike Factory Store at Pier Park
serves as a community leader and a source
of inspiration. Nike is proud to be part of
the Panama City Beach and surrounding
communities.
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Food...Fun...Flavor at Calypso
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estled next to Pier Park is a place that
friends, families, tourists and locals
alike go for food, fun and flavor:
Calypso. Having refined their menu earlier
this year, Calypso serves a mouthwatering
selection inspired by authentic New Orleans
cuisine, and added a special touch to enhance
long standing local favorites such as Shrimp
Bucktown; a delicious mix of shrimp,
flavorful sauce and Tasso tossed with Penne
pasta. Additionally, Calypso boasts one of
the best happy hours on the beach every day
from 3:00 - 6:00 pm, and if you’re up to it, try
their new signature drink “The Doubloon.”
Entertainment is never lacking at Calypso!
On Tuesdays, put on your thinking cap and
bring your friends for live trivia featuring
“THE” Chris Berry. Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, enjoy live music on their back deck
with your favorite beverage (we suggest
the Fat City Tea). For Cigar aficionado’s,
Calypso offers a premium selection. Come
watch your favorite college or pro team play on
one of their 30 big screens inside The Stadium
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pet organizations with raffles, canine trivia
games, door prizes and other activities sure
to wag your tail.
n Watch a Show
Bay Arts Alliance manages the 2500-seat
Marina Civic Center in Downtown Panama
City. Year round, they host live national
acts from country to comedy and gospel to
classic rock as well are the national tours of
some of Broadway’s most popular theatrical
productions, Cirque shows, internationally touring symphonies, ballet and opera
companies. In addition, you can appear on
stage when Bay Arts Alliance presents the
more intimate independent film series Film
Flam and the local summer concert series,
Backstage Pass. Both events admit patrons
through the backstage entrance for just $5
and host a beer & wine bar and concessions.
Just in case you’re planning, here’s what
we’re planning:
April-September: Film Flam Indie Film Series
July-August: Backstage Pass
October: Imagination Theatre: CSI
November: Country Sensation Blake Shelton
December: Monty Python’s SPAMALOT
January 2011: The Color Purple; Michael
Bolton in Concert
March 2011: Mamma Mia!
Sponsors and members of Bay Arts Alliance make it possible for us to bring free
live arts experiences to nearly 8,000 school
children annually. Several of our shows
are packaged as a series, and all are available for single ticket purchase online, on
the phone or at the window. Discounts for
groups, seniors, military and students are
often available as well. For information and
tickets visit marinaciviccenter.com or call
(850) 763-4696. More on Bay Arts Alliance
can be found at bayarts.org. We Orchestrate Applause!
n Fun With Fido
Our pet-friendly community is made possible by Pier Park and the Panama City
Beach City Council, and is championed by
Bay Families with Dogs, Inc., a local volunteer group whose goals include expanding
access to beaches, parks and other outdoor
spaces for families with their dogs along.
For more information visit bayfwd.org.
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n Sea Screamer
Pet-Friendly Beach
Join the doggone fun at the base of Pier
Park and the new city pier at Panama City
Beach’s pet-friendly beach. Travelers have
been flocking to Panama City Beach from
other destinations just so their dogs can
sink their toes into the snow-white sands
and romp in the aqua waters. Give the kids
lasting memories of enjoying the beach with
their furry best friends.
Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park
Stroll the sidewalks of the Pier Park shopping and dining center with your family
dog. Walk the nature trails of Aaron Bessant
Park and bring your dog, chairs and coolers
to the Thursday night open-air concerts
under the stars (June-August 2010).
Frank Brown Park and Gayle’s Trails
Let your dog romp in Poncho’s Park, an offleash recreational area in Frank Brown Park,
named after a beloved K-9 police dog lost in
the line of duty. Then stroll the pet-friendly
miles of Gayle’s Trails together and discover
the wild beauty of Northwest Florida.
Doggie Dining
The area’s pet-friendly policies
allow restaurants such as Salty
Sue’s Restaurant on Panama
City Beach Pkwy. to be permitted for an outdoor full-service
dining deck serving families
with their dogs along. Don’t
miss “Yappy Hour” 5 to 7
pm every second Thursday of
the month, benefitting local
The Sea Screamer is an exciting way to experience the beauty of Panama City Beach. This
spacious and comfortable 73’speedboat offers
a smooth yet thrilling ride unlike any other!
Everyone will journey around beautiful Shell
Island and the State Park jetties, then go for a
refreshing ride in the Gulf of Mexico. Many
breath-taking dolphin and marine life sightings combined with a fun and professional
crew will ensure a ride to remember! Captain
Andy narrates about the area interests, history
and facts, and offers passengers an enormous
amount of information about the dolphin and
other seashore life.
The Sea Screamer is open mid-March
thru mid-November, and has been here in
Panama City beach as a popular attraction
for tourist and locals for 19 years. Reservations are always recommended in the busy
summer season. There is a choice of trips
such as Daytime Sightseeing or Sunset
Cruises - or even morning Snorkel Trips in
the summertime.
When the heat is here the families and kids
have fun cooling off with water blaster
battles while onboard. The trips usually last
about two hours, so there are many chances
for photo opportunities. Clean and spacious bathrooms are down below, and cold
refreshments and snacks are available to
purchase while cruising. The Sea Screamer
is a must do attraction in Panama City
Beach!
ADVENTURES
to unlimited visits for an entire year. You’ll
also receive discounts on our educational
interactive programs and gift shop specials.
n Coconut Creek
n Gulf World Marine Park
Making family memories at Gulf World
Marine Park is easy when you have a
Dolphin Show, Sea Lion Show, Tropical
Bird Show, Reptile Show...and much more.
Don’t forget to have a memorable photo
taken with one of the animals after the
shows; our professional photographers will
take photos you can purchase and even put
on a t-shirt, key chain or mouse pad.
We offer many ways to get up close and
personal with our animals. Swim with a
Dolphin is a great opportunity to enter the
million-gallon dolphin habitat and get eye-toeye with these wonderful animals. Trainer
for a Day is an all day, behind the scenes
program working with our trainers caring for
the animals. Dolphin Day Camp is filled
with fun activities learning about our wonderful animals. A Vet Camp is offered in the
summer for those interested in the next level
of caring for animals. Snooze with the Sea
Life is great for scout groups, school field
trips and church organizations. Spending
the night, you’ll find out what our animals
do after dark; this program also includes an
all-day pass to see all the shows the next day.
Birthday parties are available; come celebrate
your special day with our animals and receive
a discount coupon to swim with a dolphin.
This year the Tropical Garden Theatre
presents Maximum Magic starring Noah
Wells. This show is included in general
park admission, and is full of astonishing
feats of magic and illusions.
This is a great time to purchase an annual
pass to Gulf World Marine Park, entitling you
For adventure and fun for the whole family, come experience the excitement and
challenge of playing Coconut Creek Family
Fun Park’s two, tropical 18-hole mini-golf
courses. Each course is uniquely designed
with native plants, flowers and a tranquil
lake booming with fish. See cascading
waterfalls, a rocky cave, elephants, giraffes
and maybe a giant alligator.
Then come aboard the awesome Gran
Maze, a giant size human labyrinth about
the size of a football field. Use your best
navigational skills and experience the adventure, excitement and challenge of finding
the four checkpoints in the Gran Maze. The
maze routing is changed frequently to keep
you on your toes. A trip to the restroom is
recommended prior to entering Gran Maze.
Completely safe and fun! When it comes
to adventure and fun, Coconut Creek is the
King of the Jungle!
Coconut Creek offers a Pay-One-Price
(P.O.P.) admission; with the P.O.P. you
get unlimited golf and maze games from
the time of purchase through 5:00 pm the
following day. Open year round and group
discounts available. Children younger than
6 play free! For information call (850) 2342625 or visit coconutcreekfun.com.
n Junior Museum...
The Adventure Place
Shop in our Marina Store, drive a boat or go
fishing in Capt’n Kids Corner. The Nature
Play room is exciting with live reptiles, an
Econfina Diorama, and visit our new Indigo
Snake. Activate your brain in the Hands On
Science area, and small ones can gently play
in Toddler Town.
Enjoy a picnic under the trees and imagine
life as it once was on a Pioneer Homestead,
complete with cabin, barn, smokehouse
and gristmill, where you can make the
waterwheel turn. Explore nature at its finest
along our quarter mile Nature Trail. Kids
love to shop in our gift shop...come spend
the day. Admission is $5 and memberships
are available giving your family unlimited
visits and discounts on educational camps.
For more information visit jrmuseum.org
or call (850) 769-6128.
Upcoming Events:
n Meet the Expert – Learn about Sea
Turtles, on Saturday, May 1
n Endangered Species Day (see a live
Indigo Snake) on Saturday, May 22
n Flag Retirement Ceremony by Boy
Scouts on Saturday, June 19
n Summer Adventure Camp - register now
through through August 6
Ongoing Events:
n “Read to Me” sponsored by Target:
Mondays at 10:30 am
n Reptile Feedings:
Thursdays at 3:30 pm
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experience possible. With five different
tours available, you won’t have any trouble
finding one that fits your budget. All tours
run parallel to the beach giving the perfect
view of our beautiful white sand and emerald waters. Chances are you’ll even spot
some of the marine life that share our waters
including dolphin, devil and cow nose rays,
sea turtles, a variety of fish and even sharks.
Whether you’re seeking a fun packed
activity for the whole family to enjoy, or a
Come appreciate the serenity and peace of
our eco friendly locale in this renovated old
Alford, FL school house. Your stay also
includes superior hospitality, free wifi, DVD
rental, ultra plush bedding, and a full personalized deluxe breakfast served in your suite
or in our global dining room. Feel good
about staying in a going “Green” establishment; our water is solar heated. On weekends, partake in our “French-style Happy
Hour” of gourmet wine and cheese. We also
have a spacious event centre and wood deck
adjacent to the main building for wedding
receptions, family reunions, business meetings, or any other type of event you choose
to host. Coming soon: a pool and spa!
We are located 40 minutes north of Panama
City straight up Hwy. 231 and just 20 minutes on I-10 from the Florida Caverns. Visit
lamaisondelucy.com, choose your favorite
room and email [email protected]
or call (850) 579-0138 to reserve your wellearned getaway.
n Panhandle Helicopter
If you’ve spent any time on our beautiful
beaches, the yellow helicopter is probably
a familiar sight. What better way to see the
beach than from a birds eye view in the sky?
The friendly staff at Panhandle Helicopter
will ensure you have the most enjoyable
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Some retailers include Dillard’s, JCPenney, Target, Old Navy, Ron Jon Surf Shop,
Borders, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Five
Guys Burgers and Fries and American Eagle
to name a few, not to mention all the great local specialty shops. Whether you’re looking
for a fancy dinner, casual burger, some new
flip flops or a new suit, Pier Park has it all.
Located at 600 Pier Park Drive in Panama
City Beach, Pier Park is located just east
of Highway 79. Mall hours are MondaySaturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday
noon to 6:00 pm. For information, sales and
promotions visit our Facebook Fan Page at
Facebook.com/ShopPierPark, follow us
on Twitter at Twitter.com/PierPark or call
(850) 236-9974.
n La Maison de Lucy
Spend the weekend at a luxury Bed-andBreakfast in one of 12 suites representing 11
different countries. You can travel as far as
France, Morocco or Ireland without leaving
the US, or adventure to Kenya, India or
China without a passport. You will be truly
amazed as the attention to the décor, scent
and sound details transports you to different
parts of the world. Each suite/country has
its own kitchenette, dining area, thermostat,
flat panel TV, bathroom and more.
Fourth of July’s Star Spangled Spectacular
or the New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop,
Pier Park is definitely the place to be.
n Expect the Unexpected
romantic ride at sunset, Panhandle Helicopter does not disappoint. Don’t forget your
camera, because this is an experience you’ll
want to record and look back on for years
to come!
Panhandle Helicopter is open seven days
a week and runs tours from morning until
sunset. It’s a walk-in business, so stop by
and the pilots will be happy to show you
why they have the best job on the beach.
Call them at (850) 230-2080. Panhandle
Helicopter is located at the corner of Powell
Adams Road and Front Beach Road between Pier Park and Gulf World.
n Pier Park
From the moment you step aboard the
shipwrecked vessel of Ripley’s Believe It
or Not! Museum you will feel as if you’ve
entered a mysterious world, where fact is
stranger than fiction. With the 500 exhibits
in 15 galleries full of wonder, get close and
personal when you encounter the outrageous
displays and artifacts in this three-story museum. Limousines covered entirely of gold
coins or one of Ripley’s very own shrunken
heads. Also, visit the new “Ripley’s Impossible Laser Race” and see if your name can
post the best time. If you are intrigued by
the odd or bizzare, Ripley’s is the place to
visit. Looking to experience the ride of you
life? You will when you check out Ripley’s
4D Moving Theatre. The adventure doesn’t
stop there. Shop our great gift gallery for
souvenirs to amaze your friends back home.
For information call (850) 230-6113 or visit
ripleyspanamacitybeach.com.
Enjoy the best shopping, dining and entertainment Panama City Beach has to offer.
Pier Park, a premier shopping destination, is
a beachy outdoor mall with over 100 shops
and restaurants. Often regarded as the best
shopping in Northwest Florida,
Pier Park is the place to be
whether you are shopping or are
just looking for something to do.
Beach side and kept warm by the
500 Exhibits, 15 Galleries
fresh Gulf breeze, Pier Park is
2 Floors, 11,000 sq. ft.
right next to the Gulf of Mexico.
The vibrant colors and wide
Open 7 Days A Week
sidewalks attract locals and tourists alike all year long. Whether
for world class shopping or one
of the premier events such as the
WARM SUN.
BARE SHOULDERS.
AND A DRESS TO
TEMPT THE BREEZE.
It all awaits you at Pier Park, conveniently
located across the street from the beach
and directly across from the City Pier.
600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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AUTHENTIC SURF
SINCE 1980 ON
PANAMA CITY BEACH
Mr. Surf’s Surf Shop on Panama City Beach
stands apart from all other shops because of
its unique programs and services, particularly developed for families and vacationers
that desire beach activities at very affordable
rates. Mr. Surf’s retails a large selection of
major brand names in surf, skim, skateboard
and stand-up paddle hard goods and accessories, apparel, sunglasses, sandals and
most anything for the beach. Our website,
mrsurfs.com says it all with over 10,000
unique visits daily. We post pictures of the
beach and surf daily with detailed information on weather and marine conditions for all
beach goers.
Many people don’t realize that Panama City
Beach, and the Emerald Coast in general, can
provide some of the best wave riding conditions for surfing, stand-up paddle boarding
and surfing, skim boarding and kayaking in
the entire U.S. Coastline. When water and
wind conditions are favorable, the sum of the
gentle waves and clear, emerald warm waters creates an aura for an incredible time and
experience for any wave riding activity.
“Our mission is to share the joy
of wave riding in the most safe
and optimal environment for
the activities that we provide.”
The owners of Mr. Surf’s Surf Shop, Tony
and Lib Johnson, live the surf lifestyle. “We
are in and/or on the water daily with our clients, or in the early morning for our recreational workout,” says Tony. “We love what
we do, and we share that passion with all our
clients. We guarantee our clients to experience the most enjoyable time in and on the
water when we personally take them surfing
or stand-up paddle boarding.”
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Mr. Surf’s Surf Shop offers Surf & Stand-up
Paddle Board Lessons, Special Family Rates,
Beach and Surf Parties, Bike Rentals, Youth
Groups and a special Board Rider’s Club
which allows you access to all equipment.
For information on all programs, events and
merchandise call (850) 235-2702 or visit
mrsurfs.com
mrsurfs.com. Mr. Surf’s is located at 7220
Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.
n Boatyard
Named “Best Waterfront Restaurant,” Boatyard combines the best of
all things: a spectacular view and a creative mix of fresh seafood and
Gulf Coast Classics, plus lighter “Key West Style” cuisine, ice cold
oysters on the half
shell and fresh gourmet sushi. Inspired
by the casual nature
of coastal living and
designed to ease right
in with the rustic,
open-air feel of the
docks of Historic
Grand Lagoon, the
“Boatyard” just begs
you to hang out, kick
back and unwind.
Every Thursday of the Summer, Boatyard puts on a spectacular fireworks display free to the public. “Thursday Thunder” has quickly
become a tradition for locals and must see highlight for visitors.
Every third Thursday, “Little Sun Dress” draws hundreds of people
to Boatyard for the sexiest party on the beach. It’s all for a good
cause; a portion of the proceeds go towards Breast Cancer research
and prevention. For information visit boatyardclub.com or call
(850) 249-9273.
n Kaleidoscope Theatre
In celebration of forty years of presenting live theatre to the
residents and visitors of Bay County, Kaleidoscope Theatre will
produce six audience pleasers from prior seasons. From its conception in 1971, the non-profit, community theatre has grown into an
amazingly large and diverse group of talented volunteers. Its loyal
and ever-growing audiences are sure to enjoy the special selections
for the upcoming 40th season.
Opening the season on August 13
will be Little Shop of Horrors,
a deliciously twisted musical set
in a florist’s shop on skid row.
Steel Magnolias, a heart-tugging
drama that explores the lives
of a group of Southern ladies,
will open on October 15. The
Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr
(abridged), a wild and irreverent
play in which three men attempt
to perform all of the bard’s plays
in one evening, will open on
January 7, 2011. Greater Tuna
follows on February 4, a romp of a comedy in which two men
play all the inhabitants of Tuna, one of the smallest towns in Texas.
March 11 will see the return of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now
Change, a sharp musical satire featuring a collection of vignettes on
the subject of love and how to survive it. Finishing the season will
be the highly acclaimed To Kill A Mockingbird, a powerful drama
dealing with serious issues of rape, racial inequality, class, compassion and the need for personal morality. For information call (850)
265-3757 or write [email protected].
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n Rockit Lanes
Rock It Lanes is a 50,000 square foot
indoor, non-smoking Family Fun Center.
Enjoy Ballistic Bowling, roller skating,
billiards, a Mega Video Arcade and Sports
Bar & Grille all under one roof with our
specialty being the hosting of group events!
Package deals are available.
There is never a cover charge in this Momfriendly environment, and for the past three
years Rock It Lanes has been voted by the
Panama City Living Magazine readers as
“The Best Place to Take the Kids.” Rock It
Lanes is open seven days a week, Monday
– Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 am, and Sunday
Noon – 2:00 am. For information call (850)
249-2695 or visit rockitlanes.com.
n Beach Scene
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With a
selection of
over 25,000
swimsuits
and the best
name brands
available,
you can find
that perfect
swimsuit at
Beach Scene.
We specialize in mixand-match
separates.
Whatever your needs are, from kids,
preteens, juniors, missy or plus size, let our
swimsuit specialist take the frustration out
of your shopping trip. Our customers thank
us every day for our excellence in customer
service, selection, and product knowledge.
Check out the sportswear, beach dresses,
cover-ups, hats, sunglasses, and sandals by
Roxy, Reef, Rainbow, Volcom, and more.
We also have the latest board shorts, tees
and hats. Brands include Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, Hurley, Fox and Tap Out,
to name a few. You can find your favorite
flip flops from Rainbow, Reef, Cobian and
more, and sunglasses by Oakley, Maui Jim,
and Costa del Mar, just to name a few.
Come check out Beach Scene and see our new
location in Pier Park. For information call
(850) 233-4606 or visit beachscenepcb.com.
n St. Andrew Bay Ferry
At the turn of the 20th Century there were
over 25 ferry boats connecting the waterfront communities of St. Andrew Bay; today
there is only one: St. Andrew Bay Ferry.
We offer historic harbor cruises to Shell
Island, Historic St. Andrews and Downtown
Panama City.
On our four-hour Shell Island/Dolphin
Cruise we visit the unspoiled, center part of
the island. We are the only pet-friendly tour
operator in the area, and also the only tour
operator that allows you to bring your favorite bottle of wine or beer with you to enjoy
while visiting the Island. In order to create
the ultimate dolphin viewing experience for
our guests and for the safety of our dolphins,
we follow Dolphin SMART guidelines.
What about our four-hour Historic Waterfronts Cruise? After a 20 minute, history
narrated cruise across beautiful St. Andrew
Bay we will arrive first in Historic St.
Andrews. We’ll dock inside Smith Yacht
Basin, home to the Shrimp Boat Restaurant
and Gracie Rae Bar & Grill. You are invited
on a free 45-minute guided historic walking
tour or you may wish to remain on board
for an additional 25-minute narrated history
cruise to Downtown Panama City. We
will pass beneath one of the last remaining
draw bridges still in operation in the State
of Florida, and slip into Historic Massalina
Bayou. We’ll dock for dinner inside Bayou
Joe’s Restaurant & Grill, a rustic Old-Florida restaurant.
See Panama City the way it was meant to be
seen...from the water! Visit sabferry.com
for additional information and schedule.
n We Now Pronounce Your
Wedding Breathtaking!
At Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa,
you can be confident your wedding will be
just the way you imagined it. Picture perfect.
Award-winning service is first and foremost. Attention to detail is second to none.
Only here can you take full advantage of
functional spaces, premium amenities and
whatever else you need to stay focused and
comfortable. Recognized as the only Marriott on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold
List for U.S. Resorts. For more information
call (850) 236-6094 or email weddings@
marriottbaypoint.com.
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n Diver’s Den
Diver’s Den was founded in 1976 by Chuck
Gigli and is a complete full service PADI
5-Star facility. Two locations conveniently
serve customers from Apalachicola to San
Destin; Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach
and the foot of Tyndall Bridge at East Hwy. 98.
At both locations you’ll find an endless array of scuba equipment, travel packages and
certification schedules. Our knowledgeable
staff is pleased to assist you in exploring
local wrecks and reefs. Whether you’re a
novice or a certified diver looking to further
your education, our certified PADI instructors and programs can ensure you’ll be a
safe and proficient diver.
Discover Scuba: Explore diving under
the watchful eye of a dive professional and
includes basic training and one open water
dive up to 40 feet.
Snorkel Trips: Whether you’re visiting our
area or looking for a fun family outing, Diver’s
Den offers snorkel trips to explore our beautiful waters, customized to fit your schedule.
Open Water Certification: Ready to dive
into this new world? Learn in as little as
three days! Curriculum includes classroom
education to learn diving basics, confined
water training to master proper operation of
equipment and the finale of an Open Water
Dive, used to put all your skills to work.
Dive and Spearfishing Charters: Docked at
Sun Harbor Marina and ready for your enjoyment, we operate a 30 ft. Island Hopper which
can accommodate up to 14 divers daily.
Specialty Courses at Diver’s Den include
Call the professionals at Diver’s Den at
(850) 234-8717 or visit diversdenpcb.com.
n Pirate’s Island Adventure
Golf
“The Coast’s Best Mini Golf,” Pirates
Island Adventure Golf is celebrating its 25th
Birthday this year. Following our opening
with one par 40 course in 1985 we quickly
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grew into our existing 36 hole layout with
the Par 42 Captains Kidd’s Adventure and
the longest course on the coast, the Par 52
Blackbeard’s Challenge.
Pirates Island is known and remembered for
a number of reasons….the Pirate standing
along Front Beach Road, the sparkling blue
water of our waterfalls, historical storyboards describing the most famous of the
Caribbean Pirates, realistic caves, eerie fog,
course decorations depicting life as it was
for the sailing pirates of the 1700’s, ever
evolving tropical landscape, our friendly
and professional staff and of course, free
game tokens!
Pirates Island is part of a family of Adventure Golf Courses with Pirates Island’s,
Pirates Cove’s and Jungle Golf’s located
across the eastern US. The property has a
covered meeting area available for birthday
parties and small group meetings.
In honor of our birthday, Pirates Island is
doing an unprecedented promotion in May,
offering an “All Day Play” (9am-5 pm) for
the regular price of one round, and extending the pass privileges until noon the day
following purchase. For more information
call (850) 235-1171, visit piratesislandgolf.
com or come on by and play a round!
n Silver Sands Factory Stores
Get ready for the ultimate shopping adventure at the nation’s largest designer outlet
center, Silver Sands Factory Stores. Silver
Sands is a shopper’s paradise with over 100
designer outlet stores offering up to 75% off
retail prices.
Find unbelievable designer deals for everyone at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Brooks
Brothers Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger,
Kenneth Cole New York and Polo Ralph
Lauren Factory Store. Shoppers will find
exciting expansions and new looks to their
favorite designer stores like Coach Fac-
tory, Michael Kors, Liz Claiborne NY and
Hartstrings Childrenswear. Latest additions
include Swarovski, Talbots, Lacoste and
Juicy Couture. Take a refreshing break at
one of six restaurants including Carrabba’s
Italian Grill, Cheeseburger In Paradise and
San Gelato Café.
To save even more during your shopping
adventure, purchase a Silver Sands Platinum
Rewards coupon book with over $800 in
additional savings from over 75 stores. To
preview Platinum Rewards offers, daily
store sales, events and more, visit silversandsoutlet.com or call (850) 654-9771.
Silver Sands is located one mile west of
Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort.
n Schooners
They call Schooners “The Last Local Beach
Club” because it is the last of the old classics. Open-air with a bar perched right on
the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Great fresh
seafood and awesome bands that start early,
just before they fire the old cannon at sunset,
a Schooners tradition. Voted “Best Local
Flavor,” “Best Waterfront Restaurant,” “Best
Bar,” “Best People Watching,” “Best Place
for Live Music” and “Best Place to Take
Friends from out of Town”. . .we kinda like to
think of it as “The Best Place on Earth!”
From the weather beaten windows thrown
wide open to the fresh salt air and the old
wooden floors worn smooth by years of
dancing, there’s nothing “fancy” about Schooners. It’s simple and perfect and always serving up good times, great music and awesome
fresh seafood! For information call (850)
235-3555 or visit schooners.com.
ome aboard “Gran Maze” and step
upon our version of the South Pacific
islands. Gran Maze, a giant size human
maze, about the size of a football field,
has four check points you must find to
complete the maze. See ya’ back on
deck mate after you’re done!
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n Anderson Pier
n Betsy Ann Riverboat &
Airboat Adventures
The Betsy Ann Riverboat Management Company includes the Betsy Ann Riverboat and
“the Original” Airboat Adventures. Two very
unique attractions for Panama City Beach and
North Florida.
Airboat Adventures has been in existence for
over 11 years treating this area’s locals and
tourist to one of the most thrilling and educational eco tours around. Our real Florida
airboats take you out into the creeks and
marsh area’s of West Bay and look for alligators, dolphins, birds of prey and other wildlife
of all kinds. You’ll be skimming through just
inches of water and totally amazed at what
you will find only five minutes north of the
beach! For information, bookings and directions call (850) 230-3822.
The Betsy Ann Riverboat is by far one of the
best entertainment values around. Cruise the
calm waters of historic St Andrew Bay on a
true sternwheel paddleboat. Learn the history
of the area, and be completely entertained
on one of many different themed cruise’s
from Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise’s to the
World Famous Comedy Zone, Live music
cruises and more. It’s also a perfect venue for
meetings, private events, weddings, and other
special occasions. For info and bookings call
(850) 233-7487.
n Groovin’ on the Green
Carillon Beach’s Groovin’ on the Green
free Monday Night Concert Series began in
March, from 7:00-9:00 pm on the Village
Green. The 2010 Schedule is:
May 30 The Conch Republic
June 7 John Calongne Band
June 14 Jones and Company
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June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
Sept. 5
Sticks and Stone
The Beach Mice
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Tidewater
Heat & The Zydeco Gents
Return To Zero
Jones and Company
The Conch Republic
Emerald County Line
For information call Carillon at (850) 2347819. Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers
and dancing shoes!
n Capt. Anderson Sightseeing
Lady Anderson Dining Yacht offers threecruises weekly. On Tuesday nights from
mid May through mid August come hear
Dennis “Moonshine” Rader on our popular
Country Comedy Cruise. On Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday it’s time to dine, dance
and romance to the sounds of Seabreeze,
our house dance band. Thursday nights be
blessed with Gospel Music by Ron & Michael as well as guest groups from all over
the southeast. Each cruise has the same
great buffet with Fried Shrimp & Prime Rib
and many other delicious items to choose
from. Cruise in air conditioned comfort in
the dining rooms or stroll the outer decks to
take in the view. All cruises board at 6:30
pm and cruise from 7:00-9:30 pm.
The Lady Anderson specializes in corporate
parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and anniversary parties. For group
pricing contact our sales office at (800)
360-0510. For parties less than 15 contact
our ticket office at (850) 234-5940, or book
online atladyanderson.com.
Capt. Anderson’s Marina has many offerings for the outdoor adventurist. We offer
five fishing trips on our larger party boats as
well as 25 private charter fishing boats. You
can choose from 5-hour, 6-hour, 10-hour and
12- hour (or occasionally even a 25-hour)
fishing excursion. Prices start at $50 and
include bait, rod & reel, tackle, fishing license
and sales tax. The full service market on site,
Anderson Seafood Market, can clean your
catch and pack it for you to take back home
or you can visit several local restaurants for
“Hook & Cook” where they will cook your
catch for you.
Our Glass Bottom cruiser, The Capt. Anderson III, makes two daily trips to Shell Island
from March-October departing at 9:00 am
and 1:00 pm. The cruise includes a one hour
narrated trip to Shell Island. The boat docks
and stays an hour so you have access to shelter, restrooms and concessions at all times.
On the return trip you’ll look for dolphins
and birds while catching another great view
of Panama City Beach. The Capt. Anderson
III also offers an evening Dolphin encounter
cruise daily. This is a one-hour-15-minute
narrated cruise out to see dolphins around the
bay and to the edge of the Gulf. There are
also scuba and snorkeling trips available for
charter at the far West end of our marina. For
information and a charter boat phone listing,
visit captandersonsmarina.com.
n Pirate’s Quest Laser Tag
The Emerald Coast Mirror Maze located
in Pier Park announces the opening of its
newest addition, Pirate’s Quest Laser Tag,
the first all digitally produced laser arena in
the Southeast. Couple the state of the art
graphics with the all wireless laser guns and
vests, and you have the most exciting laser
tag you have ever experienced! If this is your
first laser tag, you will measure all future
laser tags to this one. Come join us and save
a bundle on the combo package. For more
information call (850) 230-6249.
n Legacy Boating
Legacy Boating Club is designed for people
who enjoy boating but prefer not to own a
boat. The Club owns and professionally
maintains a fleet of beautiful powerboats up to
44’’ including yachts, cabin cruisers, offshore
fishing boats and sport boats. Members own
unlimited adventures on the water while we
handle insurance bills, storage, maintenance,
boat payments and cleaning. We have five locations along the Gulf Coast (Destin, Panama
City Beach at Bay Point Marina and Orange
Beach). Visit legacyboatingclub.com.
n Ron Jon Surf Shop
The World’s Most Famous Surf Shop
Ron Jon Surf Shop was founded in 1959 on
the New Jersey shore when a bright young
man named Ron DiMenna was just discovering the sport of surfing with fiberglass
surfboards. When DiMenna’s father heard
that his son wanted his own custom surfboard
from California, he suggested, “Buy three,
sell two at a profit, then yours will be free.”
His dad was right, and Ron Jon Surf Shop
was born. Ron Jon Surf Shop is located in
Pier Park on Front Beach Road. The 12,000
square foot beach-themed store is just steps
away from the area’s beautiful, white sand
beaches and the popular City Pier.
For over 50 years, Ron Jon Surf Shop has
been offering the best apparel and accessories for the surf, beach and island lifestyle
for the whole family. Ron Jon offers a large
selection of clothing and accessories by Quiksilver, O’Neill, Volcom, Hurley, Billabong,
Roxy, Ron Jon and other leading outfitters.
Check out the newly redesigned website
(ronjons.com) for the latest event information, team rider updates and new products
available for purchase. The new website as
well as profile pages on Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube and MySpace makes it easy for
fans to stay connected with what’s happening
at Ron Jon Surf Shop.
n Ford Ironman Florida
The Ford Ironman Florida Triathlon, now
in its twelfth year, will take place in Panama
City Beach on Saturday, November 6, 2010,
beginning at 6:50 am. One of the most well
known events on the Ironman circuit, the
race takes more than 2,200 participants on
a 140.6-mile journey through Panama City
Beach and surrounding areas. Athletes begin
with a two-loop swim in the Gulf of Mexico
followed by a flat one-loop, 112-mile bike.
The 26.2-mile spectator-filled run course is
parallel to the shoreline and leads athletes
through local neighborhoods with a turnaround in St. Andrews State Park. Participants will compete for 72 slots to the 2011
Ford Ironman with professional athletes also
vying for a $50,000 prize purse.
Attend the event as a spectator or a volunteer!
There is no charge to be a spectator and you
may come and go as you please. There will
be multiple viewing points at the start and
finish lines as well as along the course. Ford
Ironman Florida will rely on more than 2,500
volunteers to ensure a safe, successful and
fun event. To learn more about the race visit
ironmanflorida.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Beach
Chamber
Classic
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hombre Golf Club
Benefitting the Chamber’s Foundation
& Education Fund
The Chamber is currently seeking
sponsors, players, food vendors,
silent auction items and prize
giveaways.
Please contact Lindsay Dring
at [email protected]
or (850) 235-1159
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A Few MinutesWith...Marti Coley
Strong Women run in Marti Coley’s family.
Since winning a special election five years
ago this summer, Marti has championed issues of importance to our communities as
our State Representative – from education to
economic development. She has consistently
voted to protect the rights and recognize the
value of state employees. She has worked
to give rural counties a fighting chance to
compete for jobs with areas of Alabama and
Georgia that border her district. At the same
time, she is making a difference in our lives.
Marti Coley with her three children, Kristin, Vance and Hunter.
A
single parent, her mother raised six
children by relying on her personal
faith and strong work ethic. Drawing strength from the Bontragers’ Mennonite heritage, she instilled lasting values
and confidence in her children. As a result,
Marti and her siblings received both a formal
education and a personal lesson in the value
of hard work. At Blountstown High School,
Chipola Junior College and later FSU, Marti
worked hard, studied harder and prepared for
a career as a teacher. Then she met the man
of her dreams.
The first time he laid eyes on Marti Bontrager
on the Chipola campus, David Coley told his
buddies she would be his future wife. A yearand-a-half later, she was. Together they would
build a traditional family life, pass on lasting
values to their three children and find the time
to pursue their other passion: public service.
David’s untimely death in March of 2005
shook the foundation of the still-young Coley
family. But, showing characteristic strength
and leaning on faith and family, Marti vowed
to carry on David’s work and build on his
legacy. David and Marti were never cynical about our state’s political leaders. These
were good people doing good work, people
they knew and trusted, and they saw the difference they were making. That’s why David wanted to serve. And that’s why Marti
Coley never forgets she’s a Representative of
the people – elected to protect our lives and
preserve our values.
In 2006 Marti Coley’s legislation created the
Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program,
forming a non-partisan council of research
scientists and other medical professionals
from state and private institutions who submit vital research and prioritize programs for
funding. In keeping with the Coleys’ commitment to responsible government spending, no tax dollars are used for administrative
costs or other overhead.
Marti Coley has served as the State Representative for five years. She looks at her service as a blessing and an opportunity that she
has been given to work for positive change
to our area.
“There are some really long days and nights
covering a district with nine counties and I
am proud of what has been accomplished,”
Coley said. “However, there is still so much
more to do in improving our area.”
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Whether you prefer to play the world-class Nicklaus Course, the only Nicklaus design in
Northwest Florida OR choose the classic, player-friendly Meadows Course, Bay Point Resort Golf Club’s
two spectacular 18-hole championship courses offer an unforgettable,
unmatched golfing experience preferred throughout Northwest Florida.
FOR INFORMATION AND TEE TIMES, CALL
850-235-6950, 877-235-6950 OR VISIT www.baypointgolf.com
Bay Point Resort Golf Club, 4701 Bay Point Road, Panama City Beach, Florida
knows and believes firmly in the power of
the internet to connect people and make our
lives more productive, enjoyable and convenient. Their goal is to perfect the art of online travel by providing users with the most
intuitive online booking experience. This is
what drives the company to succeed, to try
and answer every question online before it is
ever asked, and to offer groundbreaking new
technology which will enable its customers
to more easily take care of their travel needs.
As their company slogan says, “You Know
What to Do.”
BookIt.com
B
ookIt.com® may have humble beginnings, but the success of this
online travel company speaks for
itself. Now a decade in the making, the business that began with only a few computers,
two employees, and no office has expanded
to a new, state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot
complex with over 300 employees. A testament to CEO Bud Finlaw’s entrepreneurial
ingenuity as well as his tenacity, BookIt.com
has reached such success in the Panama City
Beach area by staying true to its roots.
Finlaw first targeted Orlando, Florida as the
primary market and within a year, BookIt.
com was the first online travel agency to
complete one million dollars in bookings
with Walt Disney World. With such success
as inspiration to attempt to sway reluctant
partners closer to home, the company next
focused on the Destin and Panama City areas. In 2004, Finlaw acquired the BookIt.
com domain name.
“We are not afraid of giants,” says Finlaw, in
reference to larger dot-com companies in the
industry. BookIt.com is not intimidated by
competing with these larger companies. Instead, they seek to provide customer elation
by being enthusiastic advocates for each and
every guest. Mere customer satisfaction isn’t
enough. The company believes in the power
of nuance; subtle things can make a big difference and every detail is important when
getting things right for their guests.
As a web-based company, BookIt.com
This innovative approach includes such advances in online travel such as BookIt.com’s
patent-pending FROM™ (Fast Relevant
Origin Method) technology. As Vice President of Marketing, Jesse Henson, describes,
“FROM identifies the consumer’s closest
airport, analyzes what other site visitors are
buying and then recommends the best destinations and deals from that airport.” This
not only speeds up the search process for
the consumer but produces the most relevant
results for the customer’s origin city- even
when the guest hasn’t yet decided on a destination.
Though a business homegrown in Panama
City Beach, over the years BookIt.com has
gained a major presence outside of their home
state’s travel destinations and has branched
out to more exotic locations such as Mexico
and the Caribbean which account for a large
percentage of the company’s bookings. Their
domestic travel choices also now include cities like New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Miami. Guests can choose to book
ski destinations in Colorado and Utah or
plan a tropical getaway to Hawaii or Central
America. However, BookIt isn’t finished yet.
In fact, another core value at Bookit.com is
“We’re Never Finished.” This maxim is even
truer today for the company, where employees and founders alike have been known to
say “If you think that was good, watch this!”
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Lamar
Advertising
Making Heavy Traffic More Bearable Since 1902
customer. Utilizing the newest technology,
Digital Displays are computer controlled
electronic billboards allowing the freedom to
update messages daily, even hourly. This creates advertising that is vibrant, flexible and
always on time.
Change the creative on your digital display
from the comfort of your computer or set it
to automatically adjust using our latest iSpot
technology. iSpots are “live” creative designs
that add a little something extra ~ instant updates, informative, and sometimes interactive. iSpots are driven to update or change
based on data or conditions. A live data feed,
while not necessary for all iSpots, is the
MAGIC that really makes them powerful.
Lamar has designated 3 slots on all Digital
Displays for Local, Regional and National
Law Enforcement and Emergency Operation agencies. When an Amber Alert is issued, we have the picture and information
running on our Digital Displays within minutes! Lamar Panama City has also partnered
with our local Emergency Operations Center
with a plan of action in place for utilization of
Lamar Digital boards.
The Team at Lamar, Back Row (from left): Mary D’Aoust, Chris Avondet, Allen Place, Claire
Sherman. Sitting (from left): Brenda Simo, Annabel Deramo.
L
amar Advertising began as a small
poster company in Pensacola, FL in
1902 and has grown into one of the
largest billboard companies in the country.
With over 100 years behind us, we’re also
one of the most experienced. By combining
innovation, high-quality products and strategic growth, we help advertisers successfully
reach their target audiences. From concept to
completion, Lamar delivers both the choices
and the support that allow advertisers to deliver their messages with maximum impact.
Lamar currently operates over 150 outdoor
advertising companies in more than 40 states
and Puerto Rico ~ giving Lamar the ability to strategically place your advertisements
throughout your desired markets using software which allows us to reach the demographic segments of your target audience.
The green and white logo bearing the Lamar
name can be seen on billboards from coast to
coast.
The Lamar Panama City office has been in
operation since the 1950’s and has enjoyed
being an integral part of its community.
Claire Sherman, Vice President and General
Manager of the Lamar Panama City plant
states “Much of Lamar’s long-term success
in Panama City is attributed to our physiology of taking care of our local customers and
being engaged in the community.” Sherman
and her staff are very active in the community serving on various non-profit boards and
other organizations. “Our strength is rooted
in our longstanding investment in the businesses and citizens of Bay County. We feel
to be successful we must first take care of our
customers – be honest and do what’s best for
them. Any Lamar employee who has been
through Corporate Lamar training understands the values of the company: God first,
family second and work third” states Sherman.
DIGITAL DISPLAYS
The face of advertising
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You don’t have to wear spandex to get attention. Lamar’s Digital Display with its vibrant
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Now we behave that way
As a multi-billion-dollar publicly held company, we have many responsibilities ~ from
our clients to our shareholders...from the outdoor industry to government...to our suppliers, our employees… to Mother Earth. For
over 100 years, we’ve taken these responsibilities seriously, that is one reason Lamar
is one of the top 5 media companies in the
world. We understand the higher expectations that come with incredible success. Today, one of those expectations is that we do
all we can to reduce our carbon footprint.
BRIGHT IDEA
All 30,000 of our 4 lamp structures are in the
process of being replaced with an innovative
light design that will cut energy use by 50%.
SAVE SPACE
REDUCE WASTE
We ship over 8,000 creative pieces each
month from our two national print centers,
and by switching from cardboard boxes to
recyclable polyethylene bags, we get to save
trees every day.
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HERE COMES THE SUN
Our business takes place outdoors, so we
thought it was only appropriate to utilize our
assets and harness the sun’s energy. We are
now feeding the grid with over 1000 kilowatt
hours per month of clean, renewable energy
by utilizing solar panels.
100% AWESOME
PosterFlex is the newest member of the
Lamar family of recyclable substrates. It
doesn’t need glue, will never peel, blister or
flag and lasts longer than paper. Waste paper
is eliminated and this single-sheet product is
far more efficient to transport, print and install. Once used, it’s then recycled and we
start all over again...No longer putting 16
tons of paper in the landfills. Everyone wins!
IN THE WIND
We’re currently testing wind turbines. Not
only do they show off our billboards, they
send clean, renewable energy back to the grid.
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The reason the world’s oldest advertising medium has survived and thrived for so many years
is simple ~ it works. The Lamar Crew, pictured from left: Eddie Blount, Mark Davis, Jason
Ammons, Kevin Pelt, Chris Bright, Tony Broxson. Not pictured: Richard Newell.
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On April 22 Navigator, the Chamber’s small
business initiative, held its first workshop
in a monthly “Lunch & Learn” series on
Leadership at the Palms Conference Center.
Over 40 attended the 90-minute interactive
workshop titled “Characteristics of Effective
Leaders” by Dr. Jim Dever from the Jim
Moran Institute For Global Entrepreneurship.
The next workshop, “Thinking Deeply About
Leadership” by Dr. Randy Blass from the Jim
Moran Institute, will be held on May 27. For
information and to register contact Marta@
PCBeach.org.
On Thursday, June 17 Coach Mike Kandler
from Gulf Coast Community College will
lead a Navigator workshop on “Team
Building through Leadership” to take place
at The Palms Conference Center from 4:00
to 5:15 preceeding the June Business After
Hours. For more information and to RSVP,
contact [email protected].
Pictured above: Dr. Jim Dever enlightens
attendees on the characteristics of effective leaders
at Navigator’s first Lunch & Learn workshop on
April 22.
Green Leadership
YP @ The Beach
Pictured above: Claire Sherman of Lamar
Advertising accepts the Green Leadership award
from Griff Griffitts on April 2.
The airport tour was part of the group’s
meeting schedule, which alternates social
events with professional development lunches
and semi-annual field trips. The group’s
members come from Okaloosa, Walton and
Bay counties with the mission of bridging
social, geographic, political and economic
boundaries across Northwest Florida’s Gulf
Coast. For more information about YP@TB
contact [email protected].
On April 2 the Committee presented a
Conservation Award to Lamar Advertising
at the Airport Conference, acknowledging
Lamar’s numerous green practices in Bay
County. Committee members were involved
in several beach clean-ups in April and early
May, including Ron Jon’s Surf Shop’s Beach
Cleanup on May 2. On Saturday, May 15
the Committee is holding Bay County
Spring Cleaning Day, an all-day “cleanup/spruce-up” in locations all over Panama
City Beach, in preparation of the new airport
grand opening. The Committee is working
with Surfside Middle School in seeking a
corporate sponsor to assist with the school’s
new ecology club being established this
fall. Surfside is requesting small monetary
donations and assistance with club project
ideas. For details contact Kathleen Baha
at (850) 233-5180. Contact Marta@
PCBeach.org for details on committee
events and how you can serve.
YP @ the Beach, the area’s premier organization for up-and-coming business men
and women, were the lucky guests to tour
the nearly completed Northwest Florida
Beaches International Airport (ECP) on
April 14. 50 members and non-members
boarded a tour bus guided by Access Public
Relations’ Amy Ausley and sponsored by
Graham & Company in Panama City Beach.
Those on board were able to see firsthand
the airport entrance, terminal, jetway, ride
down the runway and even go inside the
control tower for a bird’s eye view of the
entire property.
Member-to-Member Privilege Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee hosted a Candidate Forum at the Bay Point Marriott
Program
Submit your
Memberto-Member
offers to
Kristopher@
PCBeach.org. Just create a discount or
“special deal” for this program, such as
15% off, buy-one-get-one-half-off, etc.
You can remove or change your offer by
communicating to Kristopher. The Memberto-Member Privilege Directory is located on
PCBeach.org. If you’ve not yet received
your Member-to-Member Privilege Cards,
they’re here at the Chamber for you!
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on April 9 for the candidates running for Panama City Beach City Council wards one and
three. We would like to congratulate John Reichard and Josie Strange on their success. The
Committee has recently hosted Bay County Supervisor of Elections Mark Anderson, School
Board Superintendent Bill Husfelt, Tax Collector Peggy Brannon and Property Appraiser Dan
Sowell at the monthly meeting. Bill Kinsaul, Bay County Clerk will be the guest at the May
meeting. If you are interested in joining the Governmental Affairs Committee please contact
Lindsay Dring at [email protected].
The local “Vote NO on 4” coalition is in full swing and making
progress on defeating Amendment 4. Amendment 4 would mean
higher taxes, fewer jobs and more lawsuits. For more information
go to Florida2010.org. If you would like to join the “Vote NO on
4” coalition, call the Beach Chamber at (850) 235-1159.
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Health Update
By Kristy McKinny, Gold’s Gym
Some things are important while you are on
Vacation.
“Excursions and Adventures” are typically
things we do on vacation. We once went on a
cruise with friends and the excursion we chose in
Grand Cayman was to swim with Stingrays! For
some that was great fun, for others there was a massive amount of fear leading up to the actual swim.
For me (a non-swimming, critter-fearing, unadventurous person) I was quite glad I was “forced” to
stay in the room with my youngest daughter who
was sick.
We are one of them.
One of the perks of living at the beach is all the Excursions and Adventures that are right at our fingertips. As you decide on what to do, my suggestion is
any activity that requires movement. Most people
are inside and sedentary throughout the work week.
Use your off time to physically challenge yourself,
and include the entire family.
Go for a ride on a jet ski. Go for a jog on our beautiful beach and for an extra challenge, end that jog
with sprints in the soft sand. Enter a local 5K race
and have your children run it with you. Frank
Brown Park provides a nice walk, jog, run trail
and a bike path. Our local State Park has beautiful nature paths to walk along, and provides a nice
jetty ideal for fishing. Surfing in our area is very
popular as well. Try planting a garden as a family;
your kids will love eating vegetables that they actually grew themselves. Whatever you and your
family decide for the day, have fun with it!
Stress in one’s life can lead to stress eating, alcohol consumption and grumpy attitudes. Instead
of giving in to those things, head to the gym and
burn off the stress through exercise. One Excursion/Adventure at the top of my list is to join
Gold’s Gym. To many people this sounds as scary
as swimming with stingrays, but take that step!
Make the commitment as a family “team.” Take a
group fitness class together or hire a trainer to take
the entire family through a group training session.
On June 11-13, Gold’s Gym Panama City Beach is
hosting a three-day Bootcamp with the world famous trainer Mike Davies. Contact me at mckinneyfitness.com to reserve your spot.
Additionally, cooking healthy food together can
be a lot of fun. Give each family member their
day of the week when they plan the menu. Require a few things for the menu…green veggies,
lean protein and whole grains; high fructose corn
syrup and hydrogenated oils are banned. For
tasty, healthy recipes, contact me at mckinneyfitness.com. Name your all time favorite dish and
I’ll send you a healthy and tasty way to prepare it.
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STUDIO 98 PHOTOGRAPHY
EXPANSION OF FRAMED PICTURE
OUTLET INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHY
Designated Dog Friendly Areas
The City of Panama City Beach has designated three Dog Friendly Areas: Pier Park Beachfront
(West side of City Pier); Aaron Bessant Park (Amphitheater, greenways and trails); and Frank
Brown Park (Dog Play area, greenways and trails). Here are ten rules to remember:
1) Obey all rules and regulations and use “dog friendly” areas at your own risk.
2) Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times! (No pets on fields or inside sports complex)
3) Owners must clean up after their dog(s) & put waste in proper disposal stations.
4) Make sure your dog is current on its shots and wearing proper I.D. tags.
5) No more than three (3) dogs under control by one person.
6) Owners are responsible & liable for actions and behavior of dogs at all times.
7) Do not bring female dogs in season or dogs younger than 4 months old.
8) Dogs and owners creating a problem must leave park area when requested.
9) Dogs with history of aggressive behavior are prohibited in public parks
10) Adult supervision required at all times. Never leave dogs unattended or with children.
Gift Basket Designs
Gift Basket Designs would like to thank all
those who participated in the food drive that
was held on April 1st to benefit the Salvation
Army’s Domestic Violence Shelter here in
Bay County. With your help, we collected
approximately 16 bags of non-perishable
food items which included all kinds of
canned goods, dry goods, beverages, baby
food, and diapers. These donations were
received with much surprise and gratitude by
the staff who oversee the shelter.
It is comfort to know that, in these rough
economic times, we, as a community, can
come together to help support a worthwhile
cause. For more information about Gift
Basket Designs call (850) 215-4434 or visit
giftbasketdesigns.net.
Thomas Lee Photography
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand
words. They preserve moments, memories
and emotions. Thomas Lee Photography
specializes in commercial photography,
beach portraits, weddings and event
photography such as corporate or charity
functions, and sporting events. For those
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who have real estate for sale or rent, 360
Degree Virtual Tour photography services
are available.
Thomas Lee Photography has been the
Official Photographer for the American
Cancer Society’s Cattle Barons’ Ball for
the past three years, and been asked to
photograph events such as Mardi Gras,
Cinco De Mayo, the Sacred Grounds Wine
& Food Festival at St. Bernadette’s, The
United Way and The Panama City Beach
Chamber’s Business Expo. They have also
done photography work for numerous local
magazines such as The Circuit, Panama City
Living, Bay Life, 850 Business Magazine and
The Perfect Wedding Guide.
Thomas Lee Photography furnishes each
event with two photographers with high end
commercial quality equipment. Available for
all of his clients is a DVD which serves as
a slideshow with background music for TV
viewing, and as an archive with hi-resolution
pictures suitable for printing. He also places
his clients’ event pictures on a private website,
for the client to review and share with others.
Thomas has been a member of the Beach
Chamber since 2002. For more information
visit ThomasLeePhotography.com.
Studio 98 Photography is readily available
to service our growing community’s varied
photography needs. You’ll discover we
cover an array of sporting events for schools,
leagues, and athletic competitions. Kids grow
up fast! Daycare centers, nursery schools
and Pre-K programs take advantage of our
customized pricing and discounted packages
to ensure parents get to capture the moment
before they grow out of it. Studio 98 is
everywhere, including local theme parks,
regional festivals and restaurants utilizing our
high-tech chroma key (commonly known as
“green screen”) backdrops. Be photographed
somewhere far-away and fabulous without
moving an inch!
Technology and skilled creativity fuel Studio
98’s production team. For every old photo
you’ve kept in storage but always wanted to
share, for every child’s art project that you
couldn’t bear to throw away, or your new
portraits, Studio 98 can replicate and enhance
those timeless treasures with coordinating
frame design. With an assortment of printing
textiles and photo finishes to select from, not
to mention a most accommodating quick-turn
around time, Studio 98 customers receive
a complimentary discount on all framing of
Studio 98 photos at Framed Picture Outlets.
No group is too small or large, no moment
is too insignificant and not worth making
last forever. Call (850) 234-9442 to
book your photography session or visit
studio98photography.com.
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Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government
Community Update
Mayor Gayle Obserst, City of Panama
City Beach
I am often reminded
of what a great place
we live. Not only
do we have “the
world’s most beautiful beaches” we
also have shopping
and dining outlets,
recreational
opportunities, events,
good schools, medical facilities, transportation and churches. And
certainly the wonderful, caring people are not
the least of why this is a good place to live.
Most of us are transplants in that we came to
Panama City Beach from somewhere else and
chose to make it our home. To me that means
we have a diverse population with many life
experiences and great ideas for our community.
The economy situation during the past months
has affected our area just as it has across the
Country; however, probably not as much as
the rest of Florida. Panama City Beach has
seen an increase in the number of visitors
to the area unlike most of our neighboring
counties. And those visitors help to generate
the taxes and revenue for businesses, and the
County, State, and City and help to keep people employed. Most of us have tightened our
belts and are watching our budgets closely.
winter visitors from the colder north begin
to converge on the Beach. We celebrate the
Christmas season with parades, tree lightings,
and caroling and New Years with a beach ball
drop. Madre Grad celebrations delight our visitors and residents each year. Throughout the
year thousands play ball, swim, and use our
parks. What a diverse place we live in!
ARINC, Coastal Helicopters, Arizona Chemical, Peaden Mechanical, TRANE Manufacturing, Blumanta Technology Group and the
Bay County Board of County Commissioners. In addition, the Board has partnered with
Gulf Coast Community College to deliver the
training for the information technology and
renewable energy courses.
Incumbent Worker
Training Grant
GCCC Update
Kim Bodine, Executive Director, Gulf
Coast Workforce Board
The Gulf Coast
Workforce Board
was
awarded
$141,547 Incumbent Worker Training Grant from
Florida’s
Great
Northwest to facilitate training for
241 workers at local companies. The
grant will be complemented with an investment of more than $164,000 from the workforce board and its training partners. Under
this program, employees in aerospace and
defense, renewable energy and information
technology occupations will receive jobrelated training that encourages employee
retention and advancement in targeted highgrowth, high-tech industries.
We live in a resort area with a relatively low
cost of living and a city that has no property
tax. Of course being a resort area means that
our population in the City often swells from
the 14,000 to 100,000-150,000 people and
that we see a variety of visitors.
“We are very excited to be a part of this opportunity. We know that training and upgrading the skills of our workers is vital to growing our local businesses, and now more than
ever, businesses could use some help paying
for that training,” said Kim Bodine, Executive
Director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
During the spring, in our yards the grass is
turning green and the flowers beginning to
bloom and on Front Beach Road spring break
takes place. The Jazz festival, the Charity
Horse Show, Spring Biker Week, Parrot heads
convention and car shows happen. During the
summer, families make Panama City Beach
their vacation spot and we all enjoy concerts
in the park. In the fall, the Seafood Festival
and numerous other events are held. Our
Under the grant, employees will receive training and certifications on subjects such as helicopter field maintenance, Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system implementation,
FSEC Solar Thermal, NABCEP Photovoltaic Entry Level, Commercial Energy Rater,
CompTIA Network+, Project Management,
Cisco Network Design, Microsoft Exchange
Server and Microsoft Certified System Engineer. Participating organizations include
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Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President
As a college, we
are always looking to forge new
partnerships
and
we are very excited
about one that is
off to a great start!
Almost exactly two
years after breaking
ground, we recently
celebrated the grand
opening of our Public Safety/Emergency Operations Center in Southport on April 22. The
joint-use facility was created in partnership
with the Bay County Commission and serves
a dual emergency and teaching mission.
The GCCC Public Safety Division already
trains new students as well as area law enforcement and first-responders at the North
Bay Center, and with this incredible facility,
will be able to do even more in the future.
When not being used during emergencies, the
building will be used to train Gulf Coast students in a wide variety of disciplines including
law enforcement programs, fire services programs and computer/technology programs.
Local, state and federal agencies will also be
able to complete their professional development and continuing education training at the
facility, which is right next door to the Public
Safety driving course, shooting range, burn
building, and underwater rescue pond.
The state-of-the-art building has a footprint
of more than 50,000 square feet and is able
to sustain 200 m.p.h. winds, a very safe location for the county’s emergency operations.
The EOC will house Bay County Emergency
Services and the 911 emergency call center.
This project will house all critical staff during
emergency operations, providing seamless
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emergency response, public information and
increased safety to Bay County citizens.
As a national model of cooperation, this project
could one day boast a National Center of Excellence right here in this community. Future programs at the EOC could include an Emergency
Administrator and Management Degree or
Certificate program as well as a Homeland Security Curriculum. New regional and national
training opportunities will expand our horizons
as well with programs such as the National
Incident Management System and enhanced
technology training opportunities.
Another upcoming milestone event is the
groundbreaking ceremony of our Advanced
Technology Center (ATC). The center will
provide endless collaborative opportunities
between the college and community/business
partners, such as the EDA, area Chambers,
business and industry officials, and K-12 programs. The ATC will provide learning opportunities through multiple-use meeting spaces
and computer labs, uniting workforce needs
with our college students in order to better
prepare them for real-world careers. The ATC
groundbreaking ceremony will take place on
June 24 at 9:00 am.
We appreciate our community partners and
are excited about our joint ventures. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a
small group of thoughtful committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has.” Let’s keep pressing forward together!
Tourist Development
Council
Dan Rowe, Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach
emerald-green waters and sugar-white
sands have long
attracted travelers
from around the
world interested in
discovering its many
unexpected natural
wonders. As such,
preservation of the
area’s pristine parks and beaches is a top priority for the destination.
Recognizing the importance of investing in
our most important asset, Panama City Beach
recently completed a Dune Vegetation Project
installing nearly $1 million of sea oats and
other indigenous plantings along our awardwinning beaches. The effort is designed to
aid in the stabilization and growth of the dune
system by helping trap and secure windblown
sand, thus feeding the dunes naturally. It will
also aid the beach nourishment project by providing additional storm protection to the area’s
upland properties.
Events Executive (CSEE) Program. Sanders
attended the National Association of Sports
Commissions (NASC) annual Sports Event
Symposium earlier this month along with executives from throughout North America. The
certification is part of the organization’s education program and provides participants with
cutting-edge knowledge increasing efficiency
and effectiveness in the sports event industry.
Furthering our steadfast commitment to maintaining and protecting our award-winning
beaches, Panama City Beach received recent
approval from the United States Corps of
Engineers to embark on two major beach renourishment projects which will employ one
million cubic yards of sand on approximately
10 miles of beach. The total investment is $22
million and work is scheduled to begin as
early as this fall. This will be the third major
beach replenishment undertaking the destination will have completed in the past 12 years.
Three Torches:
Strength, Skill,
Character
Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU - Panama City Dean
Responsible development and preservation
have been a hallmark of Panama City Beach
for decades and the May 23 opening of the
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is no exception. The eco-conscious terminal is designed to achieve LEED certification
from the U.S. Green Building Council. The
airport is also being developed in conjunction with an expansive nature preserve – the
West Bay Preservation Area – offering travelers even more of the outdoors. The West Bay
Preservation Area is an unprecedented project
designed to permanently protect the entire
West Bay watershed. It includes the largest
expanse of undeveloped coastline in all of
Florida and will ultimately preserve approximately 40,000 acres around West Bay. The
objective of the West Bay Preservation Area
is to maintain West Bay in its present, pristine
state in perpetuity and to provide permanent
protection for the area’s water quality, biodiversity and natural beauty. The project holds
the potential to be one of the most significant
conservation measures in Florida history.
The CVB is proud to announce that Richard
Sanders, vice president of sports marketing, has just completed the Certified Sports
Create the Fire
Within, Part II
On April 12, the
students at FSU
Panama City played
the faculty and staff
from Gulf Coast
Community College
and FSU Panama
City in a game of
basketball to benefit
our Early Childhood
Autism Program. I
had not touched a basketball since we played
the students 2 years before, where we ended up
losing 20 to 14, an obvious hard fought defensive battle. Being a tall 5’ 8”, after stretching,
my 50 something body just does not perform
as well as it once did. After my successful “sky
hook” (a shot Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would
have been proud to see) to start the game that
brought fans to their feet, I am sure some presumed I had some skill for the game.
Soon it became evident after a couple of sprints
up and down the floor that my body was ready
to call it a night. My early skill was quickly
transformed into being a valuable cheerleader
from the bench. As I observed the game from
my preferred vantage point, I noticed the skill
among the students as they strategically passed
the ball and positioned themselves for easy layups. They exhibited not only a knowledge of
the game, but an application of the knowledge
and when working together, there was a beauty
in their execution.
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sented in the middle torch of the FSU seal.
The Artes flame represents the attainment of
knowledge which transcends skills and embraces the appreciation of beauty. Knowing
is an essential element of the education students receive at FSU Panama City. They have
opportunity to apply what they have learned
in experiences such as student teaching, internships, diving scenarios, or experiences at
work. Students and graduates of FSU Panama
City personify Artes, and like the basketball
game, they have learned the content knowledge, know how to apply it, and appreciate
the intrinsic beauty in learning something
new. As a result they are sought out for their
expertise and for their capability of learning as
new challenges and opportunities arise.
We congratulate the 397 students who have
graduated from FSU Panama City over this past
year and are proud to have them carry the three
FSU torches, Strength, Skill and Character.
Troy Update
Lisa Kitto, Troy University-PC/Tyndall AFB
Troy University’s
Center for International Programs
has a wide range of
worldwide destinations that promise
adventure to those
lucky enough to participate in our study
abroad
program.
Students that become a Troy Trojan Explorer
are afforded the opportunity to live and study
abroad which offers them an experience of a
lifetime.
Troy University has partnered with Belgium,
Sweden, Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Spain
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and Malaysia to offer students the opportunity
to study abroad and complete their courses
through our University while they immerse
themselves in the unique cultural experiences
these countries have to offer. The program offers scholarships, employment opportunities,
Internships and many other available services.
Another program that offers assistance to our
students is found through our well established
Alumni Program which offers our Alumni a
connection to their network via an Alumni
Career Counselor who is tasked with assisting
students who have graduated and completed
their coursework at Troy University. The Troy
University Alumni Association has a scheduled yearly excursion to an exotic destination
which is made available to TROY Alumni,
Faculty and Staff members. Hawaii is the
scheduled destination for 2010, while Ireland
is the destination for next year’s trip.
Troy University is a host to many international
students as well. Jessica from Holland is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and has stated that “Troy University has a lot to offer in its courses; there are
plenty of choices. Since I am interested in the
music business, I did an internship for the Music Industry Program where I was the producer of a concert that took place on the campus
and I gained a lot of experience from this.”
Find out what TROY has to offer you. For
more information visit troy.edu or call us
at (850) 747-0634. You can also find us on
Facebook through our website.
EDA Update
Janet Watermeier, Bay County
Economic Development Alliance
The EDA has recently expanded and
moved into a new
office location. Now
located at 490 Grace
Avenue in downtown Panama City,
the EDA plans to
create a showcase of
Bay County’s assets
throughout the office. If you need to contact the EDA, the new
office phone number is (850) 215-9965.
The St. Joe Company announced it is moving
its corporate headquarters to VentureCrossings
Enterprise Centre at West Bay. The company
plans to consolidate operations from Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Port St. Joe and South
Walton County into an approximately 50,000
square foot Class A multi-tenant office building. Construction is planned to commence later this year with a move-in date anticipated by
the summer of 2011. This announcement truly
shows The St. Joe Company’s deep commitment to the development of the West Bay Sector and the Bay County community.
The EDA has been working on over 25 potential expansion and new location projects over
the past few months. Staff has also been busy
with the opening of the Northwest Florida
Beaches International Airport. Many organizations have rallied together to promote the
area’s newest asset. The EDA has participated
in several media tours organized by The St. Joe
Company, outreach efforts through site consultant events with Florida’s Great Northwest and
site tours at the new airport for numerous companies interested in locating to Bay County.
On June 24, please mark your calendars for the
EDA’s Mid-Year Meeting at the Florida State
University Panama City Holley Academic
Center. This meeting will highlight the progress
the community has made for the first half of
2010 and feature guest speakers presenting on
the state of the economy and the future.
Several local companies received grants
through Florida’s Great Northwest’s Incumbent Worker Training program totaling more
than $173,000. The award recipients from
Bay County include: Gulf Coast Workforce
Board who will facilitate training for 241
workers at ARINC, Coastal Helicopters, Arizona Chemical, Peaden Mechanical, Trane
Manufacturing, Blumanta Technology Group
and the Bay County Board of County Commissioners; Gulf Coast Community College
will train 12 employees from L3 Communications, Nakuuraq Solutions, ARINC, ITT Mine
Defense Systems and L30 Consulting, LLC;
Quantic Engineering and Logistics will train
at least 14 employees; and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) will
train 12 employees through this funding.
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The best coffee is
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its natural habitat. At
home, we are taking
steps to reduce our
environmental impact.
Beach Ready Spa
and Wellness Center
Beach Ready Spa and Wellness Center is located in
Seaside Florida at the junction of Scenic Highway 30-a and Quincy
Circle. Beach Ready Spa is a unique blend of medi-spa and holistic
wellness center. A highly-trained technical staff is ready to provide you
with the products and services to treat both internal and external signs
of aging. Get “Beach Ready “with full hair removal services, spray
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NEW
MEMBERS
American Business Technologies
American Heart Association
Ba Ba Balloons FunFaces, Magic
& Singing
Bay Landscape & Palm Service
Best Buy
Breathe Oxygen Bar
Castaways Sports Grille & Pizzeria
Comfort Systems USA
Conventions Plus
Friends of Bay Co. Animal Rescue
Green Savers
Longstreth Construction Company
Mid-South Lumber Co. of NW FL
Salon 180
STK Sports Training
Summit Outdoor
Sunbelt Business Brokers/
C Douglas Jordan, P.A.
The Florida House
Thoro-Care
Tommy Hamm Sr. Cancer Center
WantPrinting.Com
Wind Creek
Your Choice Coupon. Com
RENEWING
MEMBERS
Renewals - 1 Year
A & K Floors and Walls
Absolute Business Solutions
Anthony Bondi
Bella Cabinetry & Design
Club Sun Tanning Salon
Coastal Community Bank
Dunkin’ Donuts
Innovations Federal Credit Union
Office Depot
Pineapple Villas on Laguna Beach
Regions Bank @ Pier Park
St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal
Church
Renewals - 2 Years
Able Lawn Services
Back Porch - Bay County
Beazer Home Corporation
Buffalo Wild Wings
Davita West Beach Dialysis
Dillard’s Department Store
DnA Services/Beach Beginnings
Emerald Coast Urgent Care
Emerald Coast Urgent Care
Exotic Exposure Tanning
Five Guy’s Famous Burgers & Fries
Florida Travel & Life Magazine
Massage Envy
Maurice’s
Nike Factory Store
Reggae J’s
Reliable Copy Products
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visit
PCBEACH.ORG
FOR A FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Fridays
at the Beach
May 14, 2010
Location: Bay Point Marriott
Representatives Marti Coley &
Jimmy Patronis, Jr.
Sponsored by Hancock Bank
NETWORKING: 7:30-8:00 am
PROGRAM: 8:00-9:00 am
June 11, 2010
Location: Bay Point Marriott
Brad Hawkins, Communications Manager
from Southwest Airlines
Sponsored by Regions Bank
Joint Chamber Meeting:
July 9, 2010
Location: Holley Academic Center, FSU-PC
Ryan Houke, “No on 4”
Sponsored by Gulf Coast Medical
RSVP to [email protected]!
Ambassador
Update
Terry Hook, Ambassador Chairman
Hello everyone! It is my pleasure to report to you
that your Ambassador group is active, alive and
well. Thanks to the hard working Cyndi we have
had seven Grand Openings since our last reporting and have added four new Ambassadors to our
ranks. Now that it seems the cold winter weather
is behind us, we look for the action to pick up
along the Emerald Coast as we near the anticipated opening of our International Airport, and that
magical time of year: the Family Vacations!
One of the things I had in mind when I started my
term was to spread the Ambassador luncheons
around and re-visit some of the Chamber members we have not visited in awhile. This has been
going well, and the Ambassadors have been well
received. We will continue to reach out and represent the best Chamber around.
Thanks again to Beth and her excellent staff for
all of their support day in and day out. Until next
time….Thanks for all you do!
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Membership Update
Cyndi Ainsworth, VP Member Services
My husband and I recently returned from a tropical getaway, and as beautiful as the island
was, it did not exceed the beauty of the sugar white sand and clear blue water where most
of us call home: Panama City Beach. While getting acquainted with some of the other
vacationers and hearing about their home states, I realized how many of those people had
visited our area or had plans to do so in the near future, but were also envious of us for truly
living in paradise.
We get so busy that we forget to take full advantage of all the amenities our community
has to offer. “Take time to smell the roses” ...and experience your surroundings. Spring
and summer continue to be the best times for reconnecting with old friends and colleagues.
Participate in the next available networking opportunity to restart the relationship!
Teammates make networking more fun and effective; they are your safety net in a crowd
of strangers. I have watched a very skilled networking couple take a Business After
Hours and a Friday at the Beach and turn it into an extreme marketing campaign. They
know the value and importance of good back-up, and they should...they’ve built a lucrative business on it. When you travel in pairs you have a sense of support and security.
We are very proud and excited to welcome back Skip Alford as Director of Sales to our
Chamber “family.” He is very optimistic and enthusiastic about the future growth of our
community, and looks forward to working with our members to fully utilize the benefits
of their Beach Chamber membership.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed in making our 17th Annual Business
Expo a complete success. Now, “hold onto your hats” ...May and June will be jampacked with many exhilarating events you will not want to miss! Be sure to consult your
Beach Buzz each Monday morning for all of the details.
Shared values.
Future vision.
A new year of new opportunities
At Hancock Bank we’ve believed for over a century that when communities
prosper, everyone enjoys a greater quality of life. We’re very proud to be part of
this community, and we look forward to building on the values we all share.
In this year of great opportunity for Bay County, Hancock Bank pledges to share
our strength to help our customers, their families and businesses reach their
financial hopes and dreams. Together, we’ll see this wonderful place we call
home realize exciting new goals in 2010.
Among the nation’s
strongest, safest banks:
Bank Director Magazine
20 consecutive years.
Member FDIC
Peoples First is now Hancock Bank. To learn more, visit hancockbank.com.
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Ribbon Cuttings . New & Renewing Chamber Members . Membership & Ambassador Updates
Ribbon CUTTINGS
EOC at Gulf Coast Community College, 4/22
Insight Marketing, 3/14
Smile Specialists, 3/18
Park & Ride, 4/8
Junior Service League, 4/13
Black Jack Cycles, 4/15
Sonny’s Grand Re-Opening, 4/15
GCCC Tram Path at Camp Helen, 3/30
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Northwest Florida
Rowland Publishing, Inc.dba “Bay
Life Magazine/850 The business
Magazine
Thrive Partnership
Vacation Rentals.com Panama City
Zaxby’s
Renewals - 3 Years
A Beach Beauty
Bay Education Foundation
Buddy Gandy Seafood
C.W. Roberts Contracting
Country Inn & Suites
Homeaway Accommodations &
Vacation Rentals PCB
IsraGuard Security U.S.
Longhorn Steak House
Lowe’s
Mr. Trash
Panama City Renaissance School
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Viamedia
White Cap Construction Supply
Wine World
Renewals - 4 Years
Beltone Hearing Center
Bonefish Grill #7091
Buzz Leonard Subaru
Fowhand’s Furniture
Honda/Volkswagon
Panama City Living Magazine
Pawsitivity Purrfect
Superior Bank
Renewals - 5 Years
Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center
GAC Contractors
Panhandle Helicopter
Penguin Parlor
The Towne of Seahaven
Renewals - 6 Years
Black Tie Formalwear
Dirty Dick’s Crabhouse
Jane Bondi
Retina Specialty Institute
Sea Screamer Dolphin Cruises
Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill & Brew
House
Renewals - 7 Years
Al.com
Kerrigan and Merritt
ResortQuest
Sacred Heart Hospital on the
Emerald Coast
SeaBreeze Winery
Sunnyside Beach & Tennis Resort
Workforce Center
Renewals - 8 Years
Escapes! to Tropical Breeze Resort
Frimet to Z Auto Center
Keith Mortensen
Noah’s Ark
Panama City Dental Studio
Panama City Toyota
Pelican Real Estate
St. Bernadette Child Development
Academy
Thomas Stroud
Renewals - 9 Years
Advanced Lawn Control
American Red Cross/Central
Panhandle Chapter
Bay Walk-in Clinic
Beach Care Services
Brown & Brown Insurance
Capt. Tom Corley & Son Marine
Surveyors
Hidden Dunes Condominiums
Homeplace Furniture
Junior Museum of Bay County
Peaden AC, Heating & Plumbing
Renewals - 10 Years
Emerald Coast Hospice
Gulf Coast Community College
Small Business Development Center
Healthpark/Seawind Medical Clinic
J. R. Arnold High School
Renewals - 11 Years
Gulf Beach Baptist Church
Renewals - 12 Years
Cicero Garner
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty
Renewals - 13 Years
Angelo’s Steak Pit
Muriel T. Ellis
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Gulf Coast Triathlon Foundation
Innovations Federal Credit Union
Lady Anderson Dining Yacht
Northwest Florida Blood Services
Renewals - 14 Years
Coastal Appraisal Services
Driftwood Lodge
Hutt Insurance Agency
Ms. Newby’s Liquors
Renewals - 15 Years
Intercity Oz
WTVY-TV Channel 4
Renewals - 16 Years
Durden Enterprises II
Renewals - 17 Years
Bay County Land & Abstract
Culligan Water Services
First National Bank of NW Florida
Harrison, Sale, McCloy, Duncan &
Jackson Chartered
Lewis Advertising & Distribution
Seltzer Management Group
Stephens & Associates
Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain
The Write Place
Renewals - 18 Years
Summit Condominiums
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Boyd
Environmental
m a n a g e m e n t
p r a c t i c e s
Boyd Brothers has been in the printing business since
1931 – we strive to resposibly manage the resources
utilized during the printing process to help preserve and
sustain the environment.
Along with recycling our paper waste for the last 20
years, we also use Soy based inks and our standard
house sheet is a FSC environmentally certified paper
from responsibly managed forests.
A digital workflow to eliminate film and chemistry, energy efficient presses and
a solvent recovery system to eliminate the amount of solvent used by up to 60
percent makes BOYD your environmental ly friendly printing partner.
For more information on how Boyd Brothers is staying green, please visit our
website at www.boyd-printing.com, or call for a free brochure.
Printing
Excellence
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425 East 15th Street • Post Office Box 18 • Panama City, FL 32402-0018
1-800-677-BOYD(2693) • 850-763-1741 • Fax: 850-769-6526
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