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11 2020 Board of Directors

business spotlights

40 The Latest Updates from Businesses in Bay County

message from the chairman

12 From Matt Griffitts

air & sea

18 News from Tyndall Air Force Base & Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

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November 2019 Business After Hours 2019 Annual Christmas Party January First Friday with the Beach January Business After Hours 2020 Annual Awards Dinner

features

Calendar of Events Dining Guide UNwineD Beach Safety Emerald City / Beach Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

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committees

50 HYPE 51 IdeaCamp 53 Ambassadors

around town

54 City of Panama City Beach, Mayor Mike Thomas 54 County Commissioners, Philip “Griff” Griffitts 55 FSU Panama City, Dr. Randy Hanna 57 Gulf Coast State College, Dr. John Holdnak 56 CareerSource Gulf Coast, Kim Bodine 57 City of Lynn Haven, Mayor Margo Anderson 57 Bay EDA, Becca Hardin 58 Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt 58 Visit Panama City Beach, Dan Rowe

membership

60 Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings 63 Letter from Your Chamber Rep 64 New & Renewing Members

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The Circuit EDITORIAL TEAM Publisher Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Editors Tiffiney Carter, Kristopher McLane Production Hartley Press Advertising Sales Shannon Richmond Distribution The Print Center, Lewis Advertising Contributors Stefan Alvarez, Katherine Mapp, Ed Offley

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Board Chairman | Sugar Sands Insurance

MATT GRIFFITTS

Past Chairwoman | Beachy Beach Real Estate

KAREN SMITH JEFF DIBENEDICTIS CATHERINE COLLINS PAUL SCHREINER

Incoming Chairman | BancorpSouth Secretary | Resort Collection Treasurer | Texas Roadhouse

Board of Directors JACK BISHOP

Capt. Jacks

JEAN CAPPS SHAY CATRETT

BAYSOLUTIONS

MARVIN COLLEY

Beach TV

TRAVIS CRISP

Counts Oakes Resort Properties/LSI

BRAD GRIFFIN

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center

SAKE IRFAN

Gulf Power

RICK KOEHNEMANN

Koehnemann Construction

WILL LARK

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

LEE ANN LEONARD

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

JAKE MANN

Community Bank

SYARA PEREZ

Pier Park/Simon Malls

JORDAN ROSENAU

The St. Joe Company

JOE SORCI

Florida Architects

JIMY THORPE

A Superior Air Conditioning

Honorary Board RAMON DUVALL

Beachside Fellowship

DR. RANDY HANNA

Florida State University Panama City

BECCA HARDIN

Bay Economic Development Alliance

DR. JOHN HOLDNAK

Gulf Coast State College

PARKER MCCLELLAN

NWFL Beaches International Airport

DAN ROWE

Visit Panama City Beach

JOHN SKAGGS

Naval Support Activity Panama City

MAYOR MIKE THOMAS

City of Panama City Beach

CHAMBER STAFF KRISTOPHER MCLANE

President/CEO

JENA LILES

Chief Financial Officer

SHANNON RICHMOND Vice President, Director of Membership LYNSIE SISK

Director of Marketing & Events

TIFFINEY CARTER

Director of Communications & Design

MISSY HOLMES

Business Support Director

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

It is an honor to be the 2020 Chair-

munity in a different way: by protecting our family, friends, and

Chamber of Commerce! I was born

2018, however it is amazing to see the resilience and determination

man of the Panama City Beach and raised on Panama City Beach and have watched it grow from a

Having grown up in paradise, I truly have salt in my veins. The op-

The business community on Pana-

take advantage of them as often as possible. I encourage all of you

ma City Beach and in Bay County

continues to grow daily and be the jewel in the crown of Northwest Florida.

My pastor, Dr. Steve Taylor has a favorite saying and we truly try to live by those words. “Love Does.” With over 50 years of service, my family has shown that the beach holds a special place in our hearts.

My mother was a founding member of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and played a huge role in this group being

as strong as they are today. My dad was the Mayor of the beach for 18 years and my brother is a current county commissioner.

In 2015, after spending 20 years in the hotel business with my Fam-

ily, my wife Patrice and I ventured out on our own and opened Sugar Sands Insurance. We have been able to show our love for the com-

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of the residents of Bay County.

sleepy beach town into a wonder-

ful place to work and raise a family.

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clients. There have been many unique challenges since October of

portunities to enjoy the outdoors here are endless and we try to to take the opportunity to go outside and enjoy God’s handiwork.

Chamber President Kristopher McLane and his staff have done an

amazing job in the face of unbelievable adversity. They have worked hard to not only maintain membership numbers, but have grown the organization to record numbers. I want to thank Past-Chair-

woman, Karen Smith, and the entire board for their leadership and dedication to making the Beach Chamber the best in the Panhandle.

A special thank you goes out to our Chamber Members. Your commitment to this group is a vital part of our success and none of this is possible without you.

Looking forward to a great 2020!

Matt Griffitts, 2020 Chairman of the Board Sugar Sands Insurance

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TYNDALL HOSTS JOINT TRAINING AND WEAPON EVALUATIONS B Y S E N I O R A I R M A N S T E FA N A LV A R E Z | 3 2 5 T H F I G H T E R W I N G P U B L I C A F FA I R S

The 325th Fighter Wing often lends its

Defense and allied personnel, missiles, air

since we’re here to validate that our jets

flight line to units for something that can

frames, and their guns in realistic air-to-

and missiles are both combat capable and

only be done in Tyndall Air Force Base’s

air combat scenarios. On Feb. 3, 2020, this

also to train the pilot and maintainers on

unique airspace that it shares other mili-

week-long exercise started with aircraft

preparing and employing these weapons,”

tary installations nearby; live fire missile

from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mex-

said Capt. Michael Reid, 314th Fighter

testing.

ico, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and even

Squadron project officer. “For a lot of us

participation from the Royal Canadian Air

it’s the first time working with live mis-

Force.

siles so this is a great opportunity for our

The Weapons System Evaluation Program, ran by the 53rd Weapons Evaluations Group, is designed to test Department of

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folks to familiarize themselves here in the “The exercise for us is kind of two-fold

United States.”

All of this training happens over the Gulf of Mexico which is a short flight away when you’re in the cockpit of a fighter jet.

The Eastern Gulf of Mexico (EGOMEX) airspace is an irreplaceable asset for the DoD spanning over 101,000 square miles of airspace and a combined 465,000 acres of land from surrounding bases. It is the largest over-water DoD training area in the continental U.S. “EGOMEX is really a crucial location for this kind of training because we can’t do this anywhere else CONUS,” Reid said. “We have such a massive training field right here in our backyard and it’s not something we can replicate or move somewhere else, it really is one-of-a-kind and the types of training we can do here is invaluable.”

Units all around the country have the ability to send aircraft and their weapons here to be tested for combat effectiveness. All types of Air Force fighters such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle, and even some unmanned aircraft come to Tyndall to be tested in air combat.

“This week we have a few units here that are going to be shooting down some training drones, and we’re going to be evaluating everything,” said SSgt Wilfredo Western-Ortiz, 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron weapons evaluator. “It’s similar to a deployed scenario where they come here with all of their equipment and personnel to load up missiles, take off and fire them and see how everything goes start to finish.”

The WSEP program is vital for the Air Force in maintaining combat readiness. Tyndall provides operational command and control for three fighter squadrons utilizing the range as well as exercises such as Checkered Flag and Combat Archer, leading the way for the growth and refinement of combat ready air dominance.

CAPTION (Left): A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., takes off for a training flight at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 4, 2020. Tyndall is one of the few bases in the Department of Defense that has access to the Eastern Gulf of Mexico training airspace, which is often used for air combat training and live missile testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

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A I R & S E A | naval surface warfare center panama city division

PROMISING NEW TOOL PROTECTS SHIPS, SAILORS B Y K AT H E R I N E M A P P | N S W C P C D P U B L I C A F FA I R S

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City

slow or stop an on-coming target vessel.

standoff time and distance to de-esca-

Division (NSWC PCD) is developing another

The MVSOT team specifically focuses on

late a potentially threatening situation,”

way to protect naval assets and Sailors at

technologies that limit or remove the ability

said Dr. Michelle Kincer, NSWC PCD ma-

the pointy end of the spear.

of a propulsion system to provide thrust to

terials engineer. “MVSOT solutions may

a boat, but in a reversible manner.

provide the warfighter a new capability

Maritime Vessel Stopping Occlusion Tech-

for their toolkit which will allow them

nologies, or MVSOT, is a promising non-

“These technologies are persistent but re-

lethal tool for the warfighter to significantly

versible, allowing the warfighter increased

more time to ascertain the intent of an oncoming vessel.”

CAPTION: The Maritime Vessel Stopping Occlusion Technologies, or MVSOT, team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division investigates natural hagfish slime as an inspiration for a non-lethal capability.

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The MVSOT program is working with vendors to test commercially

NSWC PCD has recently collaborated with the University of Michi-

available drogue lines for a near term solution. These drogue lines

gan, Utah State University, and Chapman University to characterize

utilize lengths of rope with sea anchors to restrict forward momen-

occlusion properties and produce synthetic hagfish slime intermedi-

tum of a target boat using drag forces. Testing to date has shown

ate filament proteins, and recreate the natural slime-like behavior.

these products to be repeatable and reliable, although limited to only certain vessel types.

Kincer said hagfish secrete a slime substance as a defense mechanism against predator fish, and the substance swells 10,000 times

The program is developing next generation occlusion materials for

its original volume when it comes into contact with sea water. The

a more all-in-one solution. These next generation materials include

resulting slime can be compared to a fiber-reinforced gel made of

synthetic hagfish slime and spider silk proteins, which lend advanced

intermediate filaments, mucus, and seawater. This slime has shown

swelling, adhesive, and strength properties not available in current

to be persistent and effective at occluding propellers and intake sys-

commercial products. These materials are derived from natural

tems.

products and will be more environmentally compatible.

“Looking at another material, spider silk rivals the strength of Kevlar “One of the common methods of occlusion is to utilize material to

and, on a weight comparison basis, steel,” said Kincer. “Our team-

wrap around the propeller blades, allowing the propeller to con-

mates at Utah State University have identified alternative uses of

tinue to rotate but disrupting the blades from pushing any water

synthetic spider silk proteins which have many properties that non-

and, thus, propelling the boat forward,” said Kincer.

lethal vessel stopping may benefit from, including robust sponges

CAPTION (Left): The Maritime Vessel Stopping Occlusion Technologies, or MVSOT, team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division investigates natural hagfish slime as an inspiration for a non-lethal capability.

and underwater adhesives.”

As these next generation solutions develop, the MVSOT team looks to integrate the different materials in a total solution package and test in scaled test tanks as well as in-water at-sea testing.

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Dining Guide RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

The Gulf Coast is familiar territory to find some of the freshest seafood in the country, but Northwest Florida offers much more than that when it comes to dining. Whether you are looking for the fabulous flavors of Caribbean cuisine, the comfort of hearty Southern food, or the powerful punches of Cajun fare, you can find it all right here in Bay County. Bon AppĂŠtit.

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Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar

Alice’s On Bayview

Bayou on the Beach Cafe & Oyster Bar

1000 Bayview Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 640-4516

11115 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-3478

Angelo's Steak Pit

9527 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-2531

Beach Bagel and Bakery

Angry Tuna Seafood Company 701 Pier Park Drive, Suite 155 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-4632

Beau’s

2304 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 775-1828

Another Broken Egg

11535 Hutchison Blvd, Suite 100 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-2007

Back Beach Barbecue

19714 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-0822

Back Porch - Bay County 16220 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-1750

Billy's Oyster Bar & Crab House 3000 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 235-2349

Boricuba

Bar 72 Sheraton Bay Point 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 235-6978

11206 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-0087

Bricks & Barley Pizza

Barefoot Hideaway Grill

11073 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-2442

11226 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 739-4647

14854 Bay View Circle (West Bay) Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 230-0005

10260 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 235-1576

Barefoot on The Beach

Beef 'O' Brady's

Boon Docks Restaurant

Back Yard Burgers

15405 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-2031

539 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 238-8992

8721 Thomas Drive, Suite A Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 775-1677

Buffalo Wild Wings

701 Pier Park Drive, Bldg. C, Suite 100 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 236-0325

C-Level Grill

8014 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-3564

Cafe Thirty-A

3899 E. County Highway 30-A Seagrove Beach, FL 32459 (850) 231-2166

Cahall’s Deli

416 W. 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 769-7739

Capt. Anderson's Restaurant & Water Front Market 5551 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 234-2225

Capt. Jack's Family Buffet Thomas Drive 8208 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 236-8555

Capt. Jack’s Family Buffet Front Beach Road 12628 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-6457

Carrabbas Italian Grill

13820 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-4522

Chewie’s Kitchen

9952 Hutchison Blvd., Suite 200 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-3248

Chick-fil-A Panama City Beach Parkway 11428 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-9540

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Wicked Wheel Bar & Grill

The Grand Marlin

Dick's Last Resort

Saltwater Grill

South Side Slice

Pineapple Willy's

Christo’s Sports Bar & Grill

Dirty Dick's Crabhouse

Freshii - 30A

CiCi’s Pizza

Dominos Pizza/DeBest Pizza, Inc.

Freshii - Pier Park

2903 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 708-1878 523 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-4400

Culver’s of Panama City Beach 11501 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-0709

Dee’s Hang-Out

529 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-4264

Dick’s Last Resort

16210 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-0631

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

100 S. Pier Park Drive Suite 125 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-2458

Diego’s Burrito Factory and Margarita Bar 15514 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-7373

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9800 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-3425

9528 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 819-3333

Dominos Pizza/DeBest Pizza, Inc.

272 S. Highway 79 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 819-3333

Edward’s Fine Food & Wine 66 Main Street Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (850) 231-0550

Firefly

535 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-3359

Fishale Taphouse & Grill 7715 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 640-1410

Flip Flops Restaurant - Sheraton Bay Point 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-6000

12805 Hwy. 98 E, Unit H101 Inlet Beach, FL 32413 (850) 213-2313 101 Bluefish Drive, Suite 145 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 708-3239

Freshzza

100 Pier Park Drive, Suite 115 Panama City Beach, FL 32413

George’s at Alys Beach 30 Castle Harbour Drive Alys Beach, FL 32461 (850) 641-0017

Guadalajara Mexican Grill 8730 Thomas Drive, Suite 1108 Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 235-3300

The Grand Marlin - Panama City Beach 5323 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 249-1500

Gulf Coast Burger Co. 10031 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 775-1312

Guthrie's Chicken

7905 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-5160

D I N I N G G U I D E | restaurant directory

Hang Five

15005 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 502-5555

Harpoon Harry’s

12627 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-6060

Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill

16201C Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-8232

Hooters

12709 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-9464

IHOP

15620 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite 100 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 236-8200

J. Michael's Restaurant

3210 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 233-2055

Jersey Mike’s Subs 15750 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-5309

Jimmy John’s

La Crema Tapas & Chocolate

38 Main Street Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (850) 534-3004

Longhorn Steakhouse

15721 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-4980

Lorrie Morgan’s Spicy Hot Chicken Coop 9902 S. Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 586-1991

Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant 1236 Beck Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 784-6633

Marco's Pizza

16818 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-9888

Margaritaville

16230 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-7870

Mike's CafE & Oyster Bar 17554 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-1942

100 S. Pier Park Drive Suite 105 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 230-6301

Mission BBQ

Krispy Kreme

437 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-6033

La Cocina Mexican Grill & Bar/Grits & Grind

New York Pizza & Grill

465 W. 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 747-0097

10343 E. County Highway 30A Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 231-4021

508 E. 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 304-2140

Montego Bay

600 Pier Park Drive Suite 105 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 708-3355

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D I N I N G G U I D E | restaurant directory Nick’s Slice of Brooklyn

Papa John's Pizza

Pompano Joe’s

Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Paparazzi Gourmet Deli, LLC

Runaway Island

Patches Pub and Grill

Saltwater Grill

Pelican’s Sheraton Bay Point

Salty Goat Saloon, LLC

Pescado

Sandbar Seafood and BBQ Joint

13528 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 708-3177

15533 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-8403

Outback Steakhouse Panama City 861 W. 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 784-9649

Outlaws Bar-B-Q

6804 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 215-3335

The Pancakery of PCB

13800 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite 110 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 588-5077

Panera Bread

101 Bluefish Drive, Suite 100 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-6325

11160 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite 406 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-3777 2810 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 867-7688 4723 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 233-8879 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-6000 74 Town Hall Road, Suite 4B Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (850) 213-4600

Pineapple Willy's

9875 S. Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 235-0928

Pokee & Ice Rolls

16202 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-1790 14521 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-3907 11040 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-2739 13006 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-5300

275 S. Highway 79 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-7200

Schooners

5121 Gulf Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 235-3555

11260 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite 104 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 319-7884

Wicked Wheel Bar & Grill

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Pineapple Willy's

Taziki’s

15463 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 257-5695

Temperley's British Eatery 280 S. Arnold Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 851-9050

Texas Roadhouse

15660 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 236-7448

Thomas Donut and Snack Shop 19208 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-8039

Tides Restaurant - Sheraton Bay Point 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-6000

Triple J Steaks & Seafood Saltwater Grill

Shades Bar & Grill

10952 E. County Highway 30A, Suite 1 Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (850) 231-9410

Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar 13625 U.S. Highway 98 East Suite 5 Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (850) 909-0030

Shane’s Rib Shack

10100 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-8111

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant

15201 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-2420

Shoney’s Restaurant

101 Bluefish Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-1555

Shrimp Boat Restaurant 1201 Beck Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 785-8706

Shuckums Oyster Pub & Grill 15614 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-3214

Sisters of the Sea & The Dive Bar

3901 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 233-0334

Sonny's BBQ

2240 Highway 77 Lynn Haven, FL 32444 (850) 763-5114

Southside Slice

74 Town Hall Road, Suite 1B Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (850) 213-4611

Sunrise Cafe & Bakery 10616 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 588-6795

Taco Bell on the Beach 559 Richard Jackson Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-1891

2218 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 233-9514

Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill & Brew House 1151 Bayview Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-8427

Whataburger

11749 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-2508

Wicked Wheel Bar & Grill 10025 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 340-3052

Zaxby's

9960 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-6000

Zoe’s Kitchen

15620 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite 200 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-1993

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All D&B’s offer a full-service bar with great happy hour specials! Our “Million Dollar Midway” is the only way we can describe our amazing selection of games! Ther is something for everyone, including Interactive Games, Virtual Reality, Simulators, etc. Most of our games operate using a Powercard, which can be purchased in the store or through the Dave & Buster’s app.

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F E A T U R E | unwined

P H OTO S BY P U R E7 S T U D I O S

UW UNWINED RETURNS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH ON MARCH 20-21 AT AARON BESSANT PARK FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND OF AMAZING CRAFT BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. YOU CAN ALSO TASTE MOUTH-WATERING CREATIONS FROM MANY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S RENOWNED CHEFS.

Panama City Beach is excited to announce the return

Priced at $175 per person, only a limited number of

of UNwineD, a premier two-day culinary festival held

tickets are available. VIP tickets also include entry into

in Aaron Bessant Park, presented in partnership with

Saturday’s events. Ticket holders must be 21 and over.

Southern Living. Taking place March 20-21, the fifth annual event will feature craft beer, wine and spirits

The Grand Afternoon Tasting takes place on Saturday

from around the world in addition to mouth-watering

from 1:00-4:30 p.m., offering guests the opportunity

creations from some of the area’s leading chefs and

to savor craft beer, spirits and wine paired with delec-

live entertainment. This year’s headliner, American al-

table cuisine, sure to satisfy all palettes. Visitors can

ternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie, will take the

also browse local shops and boutiques at the Art and

stage following opening entertainment from Joywave

Vendor Row or stop by the Southern Living tent filled

during Saturday’s concert in the park.

with home décor, cookbooks and more. Following the Grand Afternoon Tasting, guests are invited to bring

“We are thrilled to once again partner with Southern

lawn chairs and blankets for a concert in the park from

Living for this one-of-kind event,” said Visit Panama

5:00-7:30 p.m., with live entertainment by Grammy

City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “With Death

nominated headliner Death Cab for Cutie and open-

Cab for Cutie joining the lineup, all new cuisine and

ing act Joywave.

beverages and a brand-new art show juried by Beach Arts Group of Panama City Beach, this year’s UNwineD

Tickets to Saturday’s UNwineD Grand Afternoon Tast-

festival is sure to be the must-visit, regional event of

ing, including admission to the concert, are $75 per

the spring season.”

person. Concert-only tickets are also available for purchase at $20 per person.

The weekend’s festivities kick off on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with an elegant garden party presented by Southern

For more information about UNwineD and to pur-

Living. This exclusive, VIP event includes delicious bites

chase tickets, please visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.

from “Top Chef” winner and “Gulf Southerner” Kelsey

com/unwined.

Barnard Clark, custom cocktails, live music and more.

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ABOUT PANAMA CITY BEACH Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups and adventure-seekers. These include championship golf courses, spas, sporting events, award-winning dining and diverse recreational activities. In addition, Panama City Beach’s Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport offers non-stop flights on Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. For more information, call 850-233-5070 or visit the official website of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. Stay connected with Panama City Beach on Twitter (@Visit_PCB), Instagram (@Visit_PCB) and Facebook (@Visit_PCB).

ABOUT SOUTHERN LIVING Southern Living celebrates the essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food, homes, gardens, and travel.

Reaching more than 23 million people each month, Southern Living connects consumers to the region’s rich culture through a variety of print, digital, mobile, and event platforms. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, the rapidly expanding Southern Living brand is produced by Meredith Corporation.

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A TOP PRIORITY FOR 2020 Increased beach safety has become a top priority for Panama City Beach in 2020.

BY E D O F F L E Y The year 2019 brought a painful lesson to the $1.8-billion tourism industry here: Not only is the 27-mile Gulf beachfront one of the most beautiful in the country, but it also can be one of the most dangerous: twelve beachgoers drowned.

In response to the tragic spike in drownings in 2019, Panama City Beach City Council late last year ordered a comprehensive overhaul of its beach safety operations with the goal of putting more responders on the beach, improving public safety awareness programs and reducing emergency response time for potential drowning incidents.

As a result, a substantial number of new public safety measures will be in effect along the city’s 9.5-mile Gulf beachfront when the 2020 tourist season kicks off on April 1, officials say.

The new elements include:

Pier with a roving beach patrol of five fulltime personnel with another dozen firefighters certified in open water rescue as a backup force. For the past two months, the city has been recruiting hiring seasonal lifeguards to man the force. One benefit of the newly consolidated division is that all responders – lifeguards, roving patrols, Fire Rescue units and EMS personnel now share a common communications system, further reducing response time, Couch said. * The city also plans to launch a public-private partnership with interested condominium resorts and hotels that will create seasonal manned lifeguard stations at those businesses.

The city will hire, train and certify lifeguards for open water rescue, while the participating business will pay the city for all personnel and equipment costs.

* The city will enforce a new ordinance enacted last fall that provides police and fire rescue officials with the means to enforce the removal of swimmers from the water during double red flag conditions. The ordinance authorizes fire rescue personnel to levy fines and for police to arrest swimmers who fail to obey a second warning to leave the water.

“The main goal is education and prevention” of risky behavior by swimmers, says Wil Spivey, director of the newly organized Beach Safety Division in the city’s Fire Rescue Department.

The concept of manned lifeguards is to intervene with swimmers before they place themselves in danger, reducing the number of emergencies through education and prevention.

“Our goal is to have as few rescues as possible,” he added.

* Another ordinance passed by City Council requires each beach vendor along the shore to have two Coast Guard Class IV flotation devices available for assisting distressed swimmers.

In a presentation to City Council on February 27, Couch said his plan is to steadily expand the seasonal lifeguard staff on the beach during each of the next four years, rising from eight this year to thirty in 2024.

* A consolidated Beach Safety Division operating under the city’s Fire Rescue Department will provide significantly increased safety patrols along the city’s beachfront, said Chief Larry Couch. This includes continuing to expand an existing program of eight seasonal lifeguards at the Russell-Fields

“The more folks we have out there on the beach, the more [drowning] preventions we will have,” Couch said. “The change [from previous years] is that this is going from reactive to proactive.”

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F E A T U R E | beach safety

The One key long-term change is that for the first time, Panama City Beach plans to operate manned lifeguard stations along the sandy beach at selected commercial properties that participate in the lifeguard partnership – not just at the two municipal piers and Frank Seltzer Park.

For more than two decades, the city and Bay County – each of which has about ten miles of beachfront – relied solely on the flag warning system to inform swimmers of the degree of hazard in current surf conditions. Placards at every public beach access advise beach-goers to pay attention to the colored flags flying along the beach at roughly one-mile intervals: Green flags signal safe surf conditions, yellow and single red denote moderate to serious conditions that still permit swimmers in the water, and double red flags warn that the Gulf waters are closed to swimming because of dangerous tides and rip currents. Brochures in hotel rooms and condos, public service advertisements on billboards and even banner aircraft further call attention to the warning flags.

Since 2009, city and county officials have stationed seasonal lifeguards at three municipal sites along the beach – at the Russell-Fields and M.B. Miller Piers, and at the county’s Frank Seltzer Park. However, beach hotels and condominium resorts – confronted by sky-high liability insurance premiums for installing private lifeguard stations along their sections of the beach – demurred. As a result, most of the beachfront remained without manned lifeguard stations, relying solely on the warning flags to deter swimmers from danger. Bay County Sheriff’s Office beach patrols and a five-person beach rescue unit under the city Police Department provided emergency response for distressed swimmers.

What local officials learned in 2019 was that under certain conditions, this was not enough. The flag warning system and the limited response capability were twice overwhelmed by the forces of nature that can transform the placid Gulf waters into a maelstrom of pounding surf, and where dangerous rip currents can appear within a matter of minutes. In two periods of exceptionally heavy surf in mid-June and mid-July, seven of the year’s twelve fatalities occurred.

With the toll rising, one national expert on beach safety warned the city last summer that manned lifeguard stations along the beachfront are the critical element of an effective beach safety program. The flag warning system by itself is insufficient, said Chris Brewster, a past president of the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), the professional organization of professional lifeguards.

“Preventing drowning is not about waiting for someone to get into distress and rescuing them, but, rather, preventing the distress in the first place,” Brewster said. “If lifeguards are not on duty, the preventive role – from warning to rescue – is lost and drowning deaths will continue to occur.”

Following long-established U.S. Lifesaving Association guidelines, Spivey said his program’s top priority is to minimize the need for actual rescues by maintaining a strong presence along the beachfront: “Rove, respond and prevent.”

The city is also recruiting volunteers “beach ambassadors” to help educate visitors and locals alike on the rip currents and flag warning system. Those interested in volunteering should contact city public information officer Debbie Ward at dward@pcgov.com.

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Panama City Beach is preparing to institute a program this year in which the city will contract with individual condominium resorts and hotels to provide open water-qualified lifeguards along their stretches of Gulf beachfront. The lifeguard stands will operate through Labor Day. The city Fire Rescue Department’s newly formed Beach Safety Division will hire, train and certify for open water rescue seasonal lifeguards who will operate one or more manned lifeguard stations at each property. The number of stations deemed necessary will be determined by a survey and assessment taking into account the beachfront footage and the projected “density” of the daily swimmer population.

For two months, Spivey and his staff have been holding invitational tryouts for people interested in working as open water rescue lifeguards. The basic requirement is that an applicant must be able to swim 500 meters (550 yards) in under 10 minutes, and run one mile in the “soft sand” in under 12 minutes. Successful applicants then take 40 hours of USLA lifeguard training and another 40 hours of medical training.

For more information on becoming a beach lifeguard, contact Spivey at wspivey@pcbgov.com.

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Pregnancy Resource Center We are a 501c3 faith-based pregnancy center, delivering hope to Bay County since 1983.

Below are the services we provide for our community:

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Free Pregnancy Tests Limited Ultrasounds Parenting Classes (Earn While You Learn) Adoption Counseling & Referrals Post Abortion Classes (Healing Grace) Abstinence Education Abortion Reversal Pill (see our website) Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ All Services are FREE and ConďŹ dental

Three options are shared with our clients: Parenting, Adoption and Medical Information on abortion. We do not refer or do abortions.

We do not give out birth control or condoms.

We are funded by: ; Churches, businesses and individuals ; Spring Banquet ; Christmas Appeal Letter ; Golf 4 Life in the fall ; Baby Bottle Boomerang Campaign

Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday- 10-4 OďŹƒce Hours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday- 9:30-4, Closed on Fridays.

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B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T S | featured chamber members

CAPT. JACK'S F A M I LY B U F F E T

G U LF C OA ST C H I LD R E N ’ S ADVOCACY CENTER

When locals think of crab legs, they think of Capt. Jack’s Family Buffet.

The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a local nonprofit

Now celebrating 20 years of being owned and operated by the Bishop

whose mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for victims

family. “Capt.” Jack Bishop is a legendary restauranteur on Panama City Beach, serving millions since 1971.

Here’s a fun fact: Over 250,000 pounds of crab legs will be consumed this year alone at the two Capt. Jack's locations. The Dinner Buffet starts at 3:30pm daily and it’s what they’re famous for! It’s loaded with all you can eat #1 crab legs, sirloin steak, shrimp 5 ways, steamed, fried and boiled, fried and grilled fish, fried oysters, fried scallops, plus over 50 items on the salad and dessert bars.

The Lunch Buffet is daily from 11am-2pm and it’s packed with endless shrimp, fried and grilled fish, chicken parmesan, fried chicken, daily specials plus over 50 items on the salad and dessert bars.

of sexual violence and child abuse in our community. Their team of over 75 professionals work diligently to provide a trauma sensitive, specialized approach to assess, identify, treat and prevent sexual assault and child abuse through the coordination of community resources.

The CAC's model of on-site agency collaboration improves prosecutorial outcomes and facilitates safety and recovery for victims. The CAC is an integral part of the child protection system in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit and serves as an umbrella agency encompassing several entities: the Child Protection Team, the Trauma Therapy Treatment Team, Victim Services, Community Outreach, Healthy Start, Parents as Teachers, the Department of Children and Families, local law enforcement, and State Attorney’s Office.

The “Rise and Shine” Breakfast Buffet at Capt. Jacks (only available at the Front Beach Road location) is from 8am-11am daily with Endless eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, omelets, pancakes, waffles, plus a 38 item fresh fruit & cereal bar.

They love to say “You’re on Vacation - Eat Like It,” at Capt. Jack's Family Buffet, with 2 locations on the Beach.

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All services are offered at no expense to those in need and a result of the generosity and support of our community. In 2019, over 20,000 individuals benefited from education or services provided by the CAC.

MR. SURF’S SURF SHOP

LOCAL FAV S

2020 a New Year; a New Decade; a New Beginning - Mr. Surf's has

Bay County Connection has been working with Bay County Businesses since 2009. We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of experience in advertising and marketing. Our goal has always been to keep our advertising rates as affordable as possible and to provide great service to our clients.

expanded and has had a complete makeover. Be sure to come see the new shop as well as the expanded Barista Bar inside. Coffee, Breakfast, and Brunch while you shop!

What separates us from all other businesses in PCB is we have a 'Prayer Closet', as well as a 'Baptismal', and pray for and baptize many folks daily. We are Market Place Ministry. This is a house of the Lord first and foremost. We have a Passion Gift Shop with unique items and local art.

We also have everything you need for the beach and surf whether it be gear, apparel, or accessories. The business is our ministry and supports it and sustains it locally and abroad. Come in and Sip - Shop & Surf.

If you need prayer, we are always here. An experience that will change your life for eternity!

Please follow us on Facebook (Mr. Surfs Surf Shop) for our Daily Beach Report and Word. See y'all here and be blessed.

Our Local Favs Magazine is split into 2 separate magazines to give business owners more options when trying to reach their customers.

We have a (Panama City, Lynn Haven and Callaway) magazine that we direct mail to 22,500 households 6 times per year. We alternate our mail list to reach a total of 45,000 households in these 3 cities throughout the year.

We also have a Panama City Beach magazine. It is directly mailed to 22,500 households throughout Panama City Beach, reaching 45,000 households throughout the year, with our alternating mail list. The PCB magazine also includes pick up locations along the beach in Condo’s, Hotels, Gas Stations and Restaurants, that local customers and tourists can conveniently pick up.

We print 6 times per year so it is very easy to change your ad information, graphics and coupons as the season changes. Ad design is FREE and we continue to work on it until you approve it and it's perfect for you.

In addition to our print and digital magazines, we also offer Online Reputation Management and Local SEO Services. When customers are looking for your product or service we make sure you can be found online.

For more information, please contact our Sales Manager - Tracy Batye Roberts at tracy@getlocalfavs.com

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See & Be Seen BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Alice's on Bayview — November 2019

For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber

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A N N U A L C H R I STM A S PA RTY Saltwater Grill — December 2019

For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber

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S E E & B E S E E N | continued

F I R ST F R I D AY W I T H T H E B E A C H FSU Panama City — January 2020

For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Pier Park Crossings — January 2020

For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber

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S E E & B E S E E N | continued

presented by noble public adjusting group — february 2020

2020 ANNUAL AWA R D S D I N N E R

1. Past Chair Award, Karen Smith of Beachy Beach Real Estate 2. Young Professional of the Year Award, Holly Onda of Edward Jones 3. Ambassador of the Year Award, James Johnson of Comcast 4. Business Excellence Award, The Bennett Family of Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant 5. Humanitarian of the Year Award, The St. Joe Community Foundation 6. Community Impact Award, PCB Entertainment

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For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber Photography by Avalon Photography & Elles Photography Studio

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B E AC H C H A M B E R C E L E B RAT E S O U R C O M MU N I T Y & RE C O GN I Z E S S I X LO C A L L E A D E R S AT A N N UA L AWA RD S DI N N E R

T

he Panama City Beach Chamber of Com-

manitarian of the Year, Chamber Ambassador of the Year,

merce’s celebratory Annual Awards Dinner

Business Excellence Award, Young Professional of the Year,

took place Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Edgewater Beach

and a dedication to the Chamber’s 2019 Chairman.

& Golf Resort. The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Presenting Sponsor, Noble

The Past Chairman’s Award was given to 2019 Chairwoman

Public Adjusting Group; the Premier Sponsor, Edgewater

of the Board, Karen Smith of Beachy Beach Real Estate.

Beach & Golf Resort by Resort Collection; the Platinum Sponsors, Emerald Coast Orthopedics, Kanner & Pintaluga,

This year’s Young Professional of the Year Award went to

New Vantage Construction LLC, Panama City Toyota, Royal

Holly Onda of Edward Jones. Holly is a young professional

Exteriors, Sugar Sands Insurance, Trustmark; and the Pho-

who influences growth, prosperity and quality of life in our

tobooth Sponsor, Peoples First Insurance.

community.

This prestigious event recognized six of our outstanding

This year’s Ambassador of the Year Award winner went to

members for their dedication and accomplishments in the

James Johnson of Comcast.

community and with the Panama City Beach Chamber.

These awards included the Community Impact Award, Hu-

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E M E R A L D C I T Y | beach chamber's annual awards dinner

CAPTION: The 2020 Annual Awards Dinner was beautifully set to this year's theme, "Emerald City." Photo by Elles Photography Studio

The Bennett Family of Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant won the Business Excellence Award for their contributions to our community and to the Beach Chamber.

Our Humanitarian of the Year award was given to The St. Joe Community Foundation, for their generosity and commitment to improving our community and the lives of

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others.

The final award of the night was the Community Impact Award and was proudly given to PCB Entertainment for their innovation and economic impact from Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and SandJam. Congratulations to all award winners and thank you to everyone who attended our Panama City Beach Chamber Annual Awards Dinner.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

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C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S | hype

HYPE H E L P I N G Y O U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S E V O LV E

“The end of a year is very busy with the holidays so young professionals haven’t had a chance to network in a while.

It’s important to get everyone together again and at Firefly you know you are going to have a huge turnout and delicious food.”

- Kristopher McLane, President/CEO of the Panama City Beach Chamber.

HYPE, which stands for Helping Young Professionals Evolve, is a committee of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. The

first monthly event of the year was a 2020 Kickoff Social on January 21 at Firefly restaurant. The social focused on connecting young professionals and welcoming in the new members of HYPE.

The HYPE Committee would like to thank Dave Trepanier for taking time to host us at Firefly. The Kickoff Social was a huge success and everyone enjoyed the venue and networking!

W H AT I S H Y P E ?

We encourage young professionals between the ages of 21 - 40 to get involved in the community. We host monthly events, such as: Socials, Professional Development Luncheons, Business Tours, Fundraisers, and more! This committee is open to both Beach Chamber members and future-Beach Chamber members. If you are interested in joining HYPE or for more information, please visit www.pcbhype.com or call (850) 235-1159.

Some upcoming events in 2020 include a community service event

in March, Social at Axe Throwing PCB in April, and an Etiquette Luncheon in May. We look forward to seeing you there!

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C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S | ideacamp

IDEACAMP INSPIRE • ENERGIZE • IGNITE

BY MICHAEL CALIDONNA

IdeaCamp is the opportunity to come together and expand our busi-

Every IdeaCamp is different. There are panel discussions with lead-

ness horizons. The format is usually the same; we start with a little

ers in the community sharing how they developed and maintained

bit of networking time and then move to discussion of general top-

their successful business. Other speakers share how their attitudes

ics pertinent to expanding business and understanding obstacles in

influence their business and success. Sometimes there are work-

growth. All of this with great food, great company, and great speak-

shops aimed at how to “improv” and find your story. The focus is

ers. We are done in about two hours, and the results are beneficial

on sharing how to find solutions, and that is often in ways we never

and often unexpected.

thought of.

Our mission is to offer a setting where everyone is encouraged to

We limit participation based on the size of the venue to allow for

step out of their comfort zone and explore new ways of approaching

more open discussion. Each IdeaCamp topic and location is blasted

opportunities. To that end, each month’s topics are broad – from

through the Chamber’s website. Come join us for a fun filled and

how to communicate with multiple generations, to finding joy in ad-

exciting time, and be sure to register early.

versity, to developing your mission statement. The purpose is to get us thinking about novel ways to address problems which helps us succeed in our many types of business.

CAPTION: Gary White with High Definition Coaching (The John Maxwell Team) speaking at IdeaCamp.

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C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S | ambassadors

AMBASSADORS REPRESENT YOUR CHAMBER

BY JAMES CLEMENS

For me, every view of our beautiful beaches holds a memory.

Connecting us all together is what membership in the PCB

I have a lifetime of memories here. Bay County is a cherished

Chamber of Commerce is all about, and the Ambassadors of

place for me, so I do what I can to make it a better com-

the PCB Chamber of Commerce are often the first point of

munity.

contact for new members. We are the welcome crew. We will

And one of the ways I do this is by participating as an Am-

happily go the extra mile to help someone settle in comfort-

bassador for the Panama City Beach (PCB) Chamber of Com-

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merce. I’m actually a little more than a participating Ambassador—I’m the co-chair. It’s a responsibility I enjoy very much,

Already in this new year, your PCB Chamber of Commerce

because I want people who come to Bay County for business

has organized dozens of fun events to make our community

to find a welcoming community of kindhearted people who

better and stronger. Whatever your style of fellowship, we

know how to work together.

have an event to fit; from morning business talks to nighttime cocktails to weekend marathons and grand galas - just

We saw how important this was when we weathered the

to name a few.

storm of 2018, but we’d been working together as a commu-

Here on the beach we know that FUN can be part of the busi-

nity long before then. Strong relationships help solve prob-

ness equation. And we know that people can sharpen each

lems and create opportunities. These kinds of strong, familiar

other for the good. Come be part of our vibrant community.

relationships are what we strive for at the PCB Chamber of

And if you want to enjoy it extra-much… join the Ambassa-

Commerce.

dors for the PCB Chamber of Commerce!

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MIKE THOMAS M AY O R

I have been in public service for 20 years – four with the city, 12 with the county commission and four more as mayor.

Over the years there are several things I have learned. One of the main things is, you don’t get there – you don’t get elected – if you don’t work for the people and I have enjoyed the opportunity. If I left everybody with one message it would be: “Thank you for the opportunity to represent my community for this long.”

I think we’ve made some great progress over the years with the City and the County. The City is also the face of Bay County. When first elected, I felt like our face was a little dirty, so we went to washing it off and improved it. We tried to do away with the MTV image and different things we had by bringing in Pier Park and Frank Brown Park, two of the things I am most proud of, and tried to move to more family friendly businesses.

It has been a process. We had to come back and revisit what we were doing in the middle 2000s to try and change some things. Things are working and Panama City Beach with its transformation, has helped Bay County be a nicer, better place to live.

safety and public services, and it allows us to live ad valorem tax free in a great community. Sometimes I think we don’t appreciate that.

Working with St. Joe to bring more family entertainment and shopping here has all been part of a 20-year plan to get us where we are today. I think we are standing on top of the mountain. I think we are in good shape.

You can’t look like Panama City Beach looks without new people coming. We have been fortunate to make it through what I consider some pretty tough times and we popped out on the other end looking good. There have been mistakes made over the years by people with good intentions to help Panama City Beach. Through it all we have come out on top. We should be very proud of our community.

There will always be a handful of people who are against everything; there’s going to be a handful of people who will accuse you of doing something wrong. I haven’t worked with anybody in this city that I thought wasn’t doing their dead-level best to make this a wonderful place to live.

Thank you for the opportunity you have given me and my family and I can think of no higher honor than being picked to lead y’all. I have appreciated these 20 years. Thank you, and goodbye!

We don’t have an ad valorem tax in the city. We make money off tourism and it allows a community of 14,500 people to have a stateof-the-art shopping area, state-of-the-art entertainment, state-ofthe-art sports complexes for our children, state-of-the-art public

bay county board of county commissioners On April 1, the federal government will conduct the 2020 Census – a headcount of the country and, more importantly, of Bay County post Hurricane Michael.

It is critical that anyone who calls Bay County home on that date make certain that they are counted. Not only will this effort give us a more accurate tally of where we stand post-storm, it will also help determine how federal dollars flow into our community every year for the next decade.

Census results influence money for emergency preparedness needs, highway planning and construction, as well as grants for public transit systems, how money is allocated for schools and teachers; programs to restore wildlife, provide housing for older adults, prepare for wildfires, and much more. The Census will also determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and your political representation at all levels of government.

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PHILIP "GRIFF" GRIFFITTS DISTRICT 5 We need your help in making sure that every Bay County resident is counted, and this year, for the first time, it is easier than ever. You can fill out the form online, by telephone or by mail. Beginning as early as March 12, residents will begin to receive notices in the mail that provide a Census ID and instructions for online participation. If you are unable to complete it online, there’s a toll-free number or paper questionnaire. You’ll answer a simple set of questions about yourself and everyone living in your household, including those who may have been displaced by the storm.

We urge you to participate in the U.S. Census, and help us make sure that Bay County is fairly and accurately represented. #850Counts

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D R . RA N DY H A N N A DEAN

Last fall, we unveiled the FSU PC Promise as our commitment to offering our students all the resources they need to become the best version of themselves.

We promise to be your partner, that you will be prepared, and you can set your own path. After you graduate, we promise that FSU will always be your home.

Ultimately, each of our promises focus on one core value: success for students while they are enrolled at FSU and after they graduate.

Once we had our core values set, we moved on to strategic and tactical plans to fulfill our promises to our students and the entire Northwest Florida community.

Working with faculty, staff, students and other FSU stakeholders, we developed our mission statement for the next five years: Florida State University Panama City offers life-changing educational and social opportunities that prepare students, faculty and community members to achieve their goals, develop a richer culture of diversity and foster a spirit of lifelong learning. Partnering with area mili-

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tary installations, industry leaders and other Florida State University departments and colleges, we tailor the educational experience to make higher education more accessible to the residents of Northwest Florida.

Moving forward, faculty, staff and administration will be developing tactical plans and coming up with “big ideas” to ensure we are offering a quality education and serving as a cultural and informative resource for our community.

Our Seminole family extends beyond our students and alumni. As one of the country’s Top 20 universities, we want to be a beacon of enlightenment for all residents of Northwest Florida. Once you are part of our Seminole family, we want you to continue to learn and grow as a person. We want you to become the best version of yourself, and we will do our part to offer the services and experiences to get you there.

DR. JOHN HOLDNAK PRESIDENT

Nights out on the town and fine dining are all complex activities with lots of moving parts. It takes a collaborative and orchestrated effort by many, along with a bit of serendipity and skosh of good luck, to make sure that these activities are remembered as great, fun, or fabulous, rather than being recorded for posterity as frustrating, unpleasant, or even disastrous.

While things like weather, traffic, and crowds certainly affect entertainment and dining experiences in a major way – they can only be accommodated for, but not controlled. This lack of control or even influence is why serendipity and luck remain involved in your “enjoyment equation.” We’ve all been rained on but still had a good time, found the preferred entree unavailable but picked something even tastier, or found a show sold out but a delightful alternative nearby – it happens often enough to know that people can and often do make the best of things, even under difficult circumstances. It’s actually the things we bring to the mix, along with a few controlled by others, that really make the difference in whether our own “equation” ends up positive or negative.

Good customer service should be a given, but sometimes isn’t. Poor signage, incorrect information, distracted or frustrated employees, and poorly maintained or unclean facilities can all severely impact our perceptions of a good time. These kinds of things, often under the control of someone nearby, should be effectively addressed as soon as discovered or experienced by a guest or customer. Businesses that understand quality and perfection aren’t static events but rather fluid operations across time are often around for a long time, while those that fail to understand it’s not just “what you do” but “how you do it” that matters a lot aren’t often around for long at all.

How you react to things can also be equally impactful. A positive attitude on your part will not necessarily guarantee your experience is a good one, but a negative attitude on your part destroys your adaptability and substantially diminishes the ability of those around you to adapt, as well. Not everyone gets it right the first time, but having a good attitude (even in a bad situation) and giving someone a chance to make amends often means the difference between whether you enjoyed the overall experience or not.

We can train for “customer service” and “problem solving,” but we can only teach “attitude” by example!

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KIM BODINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bay County has been experiencing record-low unemployment, the lowest we have experienced in almost fifteen years. The December 2019 unemployment report marked our county at 2.8 percent; this is 3.1 percent lower than the reported rate from the previous year. As of late, we partly attribute our unemployment rate to Hurricane Michael and the loss of a small portion of the workforce, however as a nation we have a fifty-year low unemployment rate. We have both lost and gained employers and workers in Bay County, although it makes sense that we lost a portion of our workforce that has not been replaced, we won’t have data to support that premise until the census data is available.

Local employers have been utilizing our services to recruit, train and retain employees. We have hosted a number of employerspecific hiring events at our Job Center, as well as assisted in the recruitment and screening of qualified job candidates. We recently co-hosted two large hiring events—the Annual Bay County Job Fair in February and the Career and Internship Fair in early March—with over 60 employers at both events. These opportunities are a vital opportunity for employers to connect face-to-face with area talent.

We continue to see a job seekers market and employers have responded by raising wages. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (under the USDOL) reported that Bay County Florida had the third largest wage increase in the nation (9.2 %) for the second quarter of 2019 versus the second quarter of 2018. For the third quarter of 2019, Bay County was listed for having the fifth highest wage increase in the nation. While this sounds somewhat alarming on the surface, our wages have historically been lower than many other areas in the nation. The BLS also reported that Bay County has shown decreases in employment (jobs) over the past year (August, September 2018). We have averaged a job loss of between roughly 2,300 and 2,600 jobs mostly in education and health services. This is not surprising as we continue to deal with the aftermath of the hurricane and how it affected our health providers and our student population.

On the bright side, we are expecting an economic boost from the reconstruction of Tyndall Airforce Base and the missions that will be housed there in the future, some of which will bring hundreds of new military families to our area. Military family members, and especially military spouses are a rich source of skilled talent which we are promoting as great folks to hire. CareerSource Gulf Coast has proudly served military families for over 25 years and we are fortunate to be in one of the most military friendly states in the nation. Locally, Bay County has provided a warm welcome to military families and veterans who continue to be a strong workforce asset.

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Factoring in all our temporary obstacles, the future of the Bay County workforce still looks very promising. We are seeing an increase in traffic in our center and online services. We continue to have individuals come in for sponsorship into training programs and are making daily connections between job seekers and employers. Finally, housing options are increasing which will bring many displaced workers back to Bay County. We know that Bay County is moving in the right direction every day.

For additional information on Bay County’s workforce, we encourage you contact us! CareerSource Gulf Coast has a knowledgeable staff ready to help you with incentive programs, recruitment, current recruitment trends, hiring events, job postings and more. Whichever way you choose to connect, we are here for you!

The CareerSource Gulf Coast Job Center in Panama City is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach us via email at customerservice@careersourcegc.com or by phone at (850) 872-4340. We also have offices in Gulf and Franklin Counties. For detailed information about all our offerings, please visit careersourcegc.com and connect with us on social media.

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MARGO ANDERSON M AY O R

The City of Lynn Haven is making huge strides daily in rebuilding the City. Most recently, the City re-opened the Lynn Haven Garden Club, located at 307 Ohio Ave. The now completely remodeled building suffered major damage in Hurricane Michael. The Garden Club now features a redesigned exterior, new flooring, new kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and will have a screen and projector available for guests reserving the center to use. Almost all the work was completed inhouse by the Facility Maintenance Department, allowing the City to maximize cost savings, while producing a beautiful end design for the community. Anyone interested in reserving the Garden Club may reach out to the Community Services Department via Evgeniya Stetsenko, estetsenko@cityoflynnhaven.com. The Senior Center is also undergoing massive renovations and restoration and will be opening soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Park renovations are also being conducted throughout the City. Leslie Porter Park renovations will be completed by the end of March 2020 and will include new playground equipment, new restroom facilities, new pavilions, and refreshed landscaping. Cain Griffin Park construction is set to be completed by end of Summer 2020. The redesigned park will feature baseball and softball fields, walking path around the fields and an expanded Splash Pad, allowing for more recreational options for Citizens. New fields will also allow the City to offer youth baseball and other league opportunities again that are not currently feasible without these types of fields.

bay economic development alliance At our Bay Economic Development Alliance February Investor’s Meeting, the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Executive Director, Parker McClellan, presented the ‘2019 Year in Review’ of the Airport (ECP). From an economic development perspective, ECP is a major asset that we showcase to existing companies in Bay County and to business prospects throughout the world. In addition, the Airport has also become a major asset for our local residents and our tourism industry in the Region. In comparison to the previous airport in Panama City, the final full year of operation (2009) the Airport saw approximately 312k passengers through the doors. Just ten years later, in 2019, the final passenger count for ECP Airport was nearly 1.3M. Just this past year, the ECP saw over 20% growth. The Airport has also maintained a market share versus the other airports in the Florida Panhandle of approximately 20%.

As a result of this growth, the Airport Authority is completing a major terminal expansion to increase the number of airplane gates for larger aircraft, seating areas, and passenger accommodations. This project is expected to be completed by the end of June and will provide needed space for passengers and airlines especially in the

The Spring is filled with free family friendly activities hosted by the City. The newly renovated Leslie Porter Park will also be the location for the inaugural Music by the Bay event on Friday, April 3rd from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This event will include live music from Danielle Battistini and Stainless Steel, and food trucks under the stars. Attendees can pull up by boat or bring a chair or blanket to sit on the beach to enjoy the festivities. The 2020 Spring Concert Series will run from April 10th to May 29th every Friday night in Sharon Sheffield Park from 6-8 pm. Food trucks will be available for guests to purchase food and beverage to enjoy during the shows. The full line up will be available on the City’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and website. For updates on all upcoming events, you can subscribe for free alerts by clicking on the subscribe button on the City’s website: www.cityoflynnhaven.com and selecting the main calendar for alerts once you create an account.

Have any questions, kudos or concerns regarding the City? Come to Table talk with the City Manager, Vickie Gainer. Table Talk will take place every third Wednesday of each month. Meeting times will alternate each month between evening (5:30 PM-6:30 PM) and afternoon (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) at the Lynn Haven Garden Club. All residents are encouraged to participate in these open meetings.

More details can be found on the City’s website and social media channels. The City is proud of all the progress that has already been made and will continue to approach each day guided by the City’s mission statement; “Progressively enriching our community’s quality of life by providing consistent and transparent customer service to our residents.” The future is bright in Lynn Haven! #LynnHavenTogetherandStrong.

BECCA HARDIN PRESIDENT busy summer months of travel through the Airport. Another major project that is currently underway is a new taxiway and transient aircraft parking apron for larger aircraft. This improvement allows the further development of economic development sites at the Airport.

Other developments surrounding the Airport that have come about since the move include three new industrial facilities in VentureCrossings and the beginning stages of a new 142-bed hotel on the entry road of the Airport. Additionally, to assist in the major traffic flow that occurs with ingress and egress to the Airport, the Florida Department of Transportation is moving forward with substantial improvements to Hwy 388, specifically with the large roundabout coming at the entrance.

To further increase the developments at the Airport, the Bay Economic Development Alliance is working closely with the Airport Authority on several economic development projects at ECP. As a result of the current improvements underway at the Airport, several economic development projects are gaining traction. These projects include various maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations and other aviation-related facilities. In the months ahead, we look forward to pushing these projects forward and seeing how these projects can have a transformational impact at the Airport and even more success in the years ahead.

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B I L L H U S F E LT SUPERINTENDENT

With potentially as much as $700 million in damages across the district, it’s no secret that our rebuilding process will take several years. While it will never go as quickly as I’d like, we are making progress and that’s exciting.

As you probably know from your own experiences, or from friends, an intact roof is really the first place you have to go when repairing a building because everything you need to fix on the inside requires the water to stay on the outside! So, with that in mind, we’ve attacked the roofs in our district with a vengeance and I am pleased to report that we’ve currently got more than $16 million worth of projects either already completed or well underway.

Roof replacements at Bay High, Haney Technical Center, Tommy Smith Elementary and Waller Elementary are all between 50 percent and 95 percent complete. The repairs and replacements at Hiland Park Elementary, Lynn Haven Elementary, Merritt Brown Middle, MKL, Rutherford High and Southport Elementary are complete.

We’ve got projects in the design phase for Breakfast Point, Cedar Grove Elementary, Cherry Street Elementary, Hutchison Beach Elementary, Patronis Elementary and West Bay Elementary. Roofs for parts of A. Crawford Mosley High, New Horizons, Parker Elementary and Rosenwald are currently in the bid process.

As roofs are replaced and/or repaired, the interior work can begin.

We’ve got construction teams at schools throughout the county working to not only restore what we had before the storm but to

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I truly believe that we will rebuild our entire district better than it was before the storm and I deeply appreciate the continued patience, support and understanding of our more than 25,000 students, more than 3,500 employees, countless family members and, really, our entire community. Hardly a day goes by that someone doesn’t thank me for opening schools as quickly as we did and for working diligently with our insurance and FEMA to get the reconstruction moving as quickly as possible. While I certainly appreciate their gratitude, I am always quick to talk about the amazing people we have in our district who have stepped up to help me lead the recovery process.

Rebuilding something of this magnitude is an incredibly complex process, with many moving parts, but we’ve got a clear vision, a great team and lots of energy!

What happened to us as a community is almost unbelievable but I hope you believe as much as I do that we’re #850Strong and we will always work together to do the right things for our children. I am excited about the progress we’re making and we’re all committed to seeing this through to the very end, one roof at a time if that’s what it takes, so that our children have the best educational facilities possible.

DAN ROWE PRESIDENT & CEO

Location, location, location, makes Panama City Beach the best destination to live or visit, year-round. But it’s the sunshine, sunshine, sunshine that offers Panama City Beach many opportunities to celebrate the Real. FUN. Beach all year long! Our perfect spring temperatures allow us to pack our weekends full of festivals, food and fun!

Whether you’re attending the Seabreeze Jazz Festival or testing your taste buds at our fourth annual UNwineD event, we look forward to showcasing some of our destination’s boldest flavors and innovative blends for our visitors and locals to enjoy.

Visit Panama City Beach is excited to announce the return of UNwineD, a premier two-day culinary festival held in Aaron Bessant Park, presented in partnership with Southern Living. Taking place March 20-21, the fourth annual event will feature craft beer, wine and spirits from around the world in addition to mouth-watering creations from some of the area’s leading chefs like delicious bites from “Top Chef” winner Kelsey Barnard Clark.

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make improvements as we can. We’re in the process of installing electronic locks at many of our facilities which will assist us in both increasing security and enhancing access to first responders in a time of emergency. As we rebuild and improve, we’re upgrading lighting, audio-visual equipment and other infrastructure where possible to ensure that the classrooms we’re rebuilding are as close to state-of-the-art as they can be.

This year’s headliner, American alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie, will take the stage following opening entertainment from Joywave during Saturday’s concert in the park. Bring your lawn chair and blankets!

Moving into 2020, Visit Panama City Beach found it important to continue telling our community’s story of healing and recovery following Hurricane Michael, moving forward with events and entertainment for both locals and visitors to enjoy. Continuing a tradition that started last year, a portion of the tickets sold to our UNwineD event will go to the United Way of Northwest Florida and World Central Kitchen. We found it fitting to give back to the organizations that have helped our area throughout this past year, and what better way than at our favorite event. Whether you are interested in a taste of PCB, a sip of a fun cocktail or ready to jam out with your closest friends, we can’t wait to host you this March!

For more information about UNwineD, March 20th and 21st, please visit our website at http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/unwined.

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LETTER FROM YOUR CHAMBER REP 2020 is off to a roaring start for the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce AND our members! With more than 1,200 members this year, as we reach Bay County and Beyond, we are the largest we have ever been in Bay and the surrounding counties! We attribute our success to our “Members doing business with Members.”

So, now that you are a member of the Beach Chamber – what’s next?

(This can be a refresher for our seasoned members as well).

Joining the Beach Chamber was a smart move! You have joined the most active Chamber, whose common goal is to keep the economy and quality of life in our area healthy and prosperous. Now it’s time to make sure you know what some of your benefits are, so you can take full advantage of your membership. Our members find the more time they invest in their Chamber, the greater the benefits of membership are to their business.

• Attend a 12@12 Luncheon in our Boardroom (this is a new member orientation that will introduce you to other new members on a more personal level) If you have not been to one, make sure to ask for an invite!

• Keep track of upcoming events with our weekly e-blast - the Beach Buzz, Facebook and Instagram • Schedule a Grand Opening or Ribbon Cutting, this is a great way to get to meet several of our members and let them know who you are and what you do.

I always enjoy sitting down with our members to discuss their Chamber benefits. If we have not done so already, lets schedule a time so discuss ways we can help your business grow!

• Connect at Chamber events to build relationships with other members…get that face time! We host many events for you to choose from like Business After Hours, Friday at the Beach, IdeaCamp and many more!

Here’s to Connecting the Dots!

• Join a committee like Ambassadors, Leads group (we now have expanded to two groups, one in town and one on the beach), or our young professional group, HYPE! (Helping Young Professionals Evolve)

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NEW MEMBERS A Hand Up International GOM

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Panama City Condo Vacations/VTrips

Aflac - Sandy Boswell, Agent

GCF, Inc.

Panama City Motorsports Park

Aflac - Tina Gates, Agent

Gulfside Pool Service, LLC

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Avalon Photo

Guthrie's Chicken

Phillips Energy, Inc.

Axe Throwing PCB

Handy on Demand, LLC

Pinch a Tako

BDSI Broadband Dynamics Services, Inc.

Hitchcock Real Estate, LLC - Camille

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Behar + Peteranecz: Architecture

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Red Road Remodel and Gutter, LLC

Blissful Mortgage, LLC

Insulation Panama City

Renae Brown, Agent - The Real Estate

Bowers Construction Services, Inc.

Jani-King

House Panama City Beach

Breeze Cleaners, Inc. - Panama City

Jean Capps

Reroof America Contractors

Breeze Cleaners, Inc. - Panama City Beach

Keith Kirkland - Voice Actor, LLC

"Riverman" Film Production, LLC

Cakes by Ricca

Keller Williams Success Realty - Randy

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Carter Pecan

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Royal Exteriors

CAS, LLC/866-All-Dump

Kelly's Clear Pools

RV Mobile Repair & Services, LLC

Charrey Entertainment

Kimley-Horn and Associates

SCI Restoration Services

Chick-fil-A Panama City Beach Parkway

Kona Ice of Panama Paradise

Seabee Constructors, LLC

Coastal Cars and Carts

Lacey Photography

Shell Island Shuttle

Coastal Kenny Pool Services

Lawn Doctor of Panama City Beach-Port

Shield Environmental Solutions

Coastline Professional Services, LLC

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Simmons Solutions of FL, LLC

Cole & Associates Marine Surveyors, Inc.

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LEO Instructors, Inc.

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Emerald Coast Orthopedics

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Energy Harness Corporation

LimeLife by Alcone - Nancy Wettstein,

Swat Team of Clean

Families Gone Green

Independent Beauty Guide

Team MVP, LLC powered by EXP Realty

Finishline Construction, LLC

Magnolia's Flowers

The Celebration Place

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance

Mary Kay - Cheryl Fulcher

The Eselin School

Fitness Junkie

Mayor Accounting & Consulting Services

The Snowbird Company

Flooring Depot of Panama City

Merrill Lynch - Kerry Denton

TPR Environmental

Florida Professional Law Group

MSC Industrial Supply

Vacasa Real Estate

Floridian International Adjusters - Hailey

My Happy Ass Life

W. F. Pinnacle Prosperity Financial Agency

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We Insure Panama City - Antonius Barnes

Food Truck Festivals of America, LLC

Palace Resort Realty, LLC

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Lighthouse Health Plan

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Florida Architects, Inc. Hare Taylor, LLC

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