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Dimensions of Wellness

Positive Perceptions of Aging

Your 2020 Health & Wellness Directory

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24 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

From Tiffiney Carter

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message from the chairman

10 From Matt Griffitts

Positive Perceptions of Aging Start the Road to Better Hearing Classical Music for Better Health Health & Wellness Directory

business spotlights

10 From Kristopher McLane

air & sea

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

features

44 The Latest Updates from Businesses in Bay County

message from the PRESIDENT/CEO

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around town

52 City of Panama City Beach, Mayor Mark Sheldon 52 Bay County Board of County

Commissioners, Griff Griffitts 53 Gulf Coast State College, Dr. John Holdnak 53 FSU Panama City, Dr. Randy Hanna 54 CareerSource Gulf Coast, Kim Bodine 55 Bay EDA, Becca Hardin 55 Visit Panama City Beach, Dan Rowe 56 Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt

see & be seen

46 Spreading Chamber Love

committees

18 8 Dimensions of Wellness 21 Vaccinate Your Children

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48 IdeaCamp 49 Ambassadors

membership

58 Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings 60 Letter from Your Chamber Rep 61 New & Renewing Members

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Board Chairman | Sugar Sands Insurance

MATT GRIFFITTS

Past Chairwoman | Beachy Beach Real Estate

KAREN SMITH

Incoming Chairman | BancorpSouth

JEFF DIBENEDICTIS

Secretary | Resort Collection

CATHERINE COLLINS

Treasurer | Texas Roadhouse

PAUL SCHREINER

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Today can be a challenging time to maintain a healthy lifestyle while we are still facing

a pandemic. The uncertainties and

concerns

related

to

finances, job security, child-

Board of Directors JACK BISHOP

Capt. Jacks

JEAN CAPPS

Individual/WaterColor Inn & Resort

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

Pink Narcissus

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

care, and school disrupt our lifestyles and overall health.

Establishing healthier routines

is vital to us if we want to form

a better standard of living.

With the inevitable flu season just around the corner, mixed with the novel coronavirus that still lingers within

our community, we most certainly need to be mindful of our health. Consider giving yourself an immunity boost!

As with most things, our immune systems require balance

and harmony for them to function properly. You can accomplish this naturally by eating a diet high in fruits and

veggies. Exercise regularly, and get sufficient sleep! Take a Vitamin D supplement or get it naturally from the sun!

We should also be focusing on managing our stressors.

Stress disturbs our eating and sleeping patterns, causing a

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 MARK SHELDON City of Panama City Beach

lack of motivation, irritability, and can lead to mood swings

and even depression. Try creating a daily self-care routine that includes exercise, meditation, and breathing exercises!

Are you comfortable with your current health routine? Do you procrastinate when it comes to working out or eating healthy?

I know I am guilty of doing so myself. One of my favorite

sayings is, "A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing

ever grows there." We have to step outside of that zone if

we want to achieve new goals. Whatever ails you, I hope

you find the strength and courage to step outside of yours.

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

Cheers to a healthier, new you!

Tiffiney Carter Tiffiney Carter, Director of Communications & Design Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN School is starting back and the crowds have thinned so now is the time to go to your favorite restaurant, walk the beach, or shop at pier park. This edition of the circuit focuses on health & wellness and Bay County is a playground for outdoor activities. The Panama City Beach Conservation Park is a hidden gem that is an ideal spot for walking, running, biking, etc. Jump on a paddleboard and go enjoy the beauty of St Andrews Bay. After you are done go enjoy some fresh seafood at one of our many awardwinning restaurants. The opportunities are endless.

Thank you is not enough for our doctors, nurses, and first responders. These front-line hero’s keep our community safe on a daily basis and we are forever grateful.

With kids heading back to school fall sports should be in full swing.

The lights at Gavlak Stadium at Arnold Highschool will be shining on Friday nights. As a graduate of Bay High School, I struggle to pull for any other schools, but with our youngest starting Arnold this year it makes it a little easier. Let’s go Marlins!

Here’s to a safe, healthy, and successful 4th quarter of 2020!

As we continue to navigate these strange times we live in, it is imperative that we pray for our leaders locally and nationally. Tough decisions are being made that affect us all. The impacts of these decisions can and are being felt on our businesses, our lives, and our children’s lives.

Matt Griffitts, 2020 Chairman of the Board Sugar Sands Insurance / Griffitts Construction

It is safe to say that the residents of Bay County are a resilient bunch.

The beach and surrounding cities will come out of this stronger and better than ever. Oil spills, hurricanes, and pandemics might slow us down, but the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches will always be a world-class destination and place to live.

Kristopher and the staff at the Beach Chamber have done a fantastic job at keeping our members informed and continuing to prove themselves as the best investment a business owner can make. Now get outside and enjoy paradise and don’t forget to tell your friends about the awesome opportunities that come with being a member of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce.

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T/C E O The year 2020 has shifted an overwhelming deal of importance on health and wellness for all of us. The focus is to keep our families, friends, customers, neighbors, and anyone else we come in contact with safe.

No matter where you line up on some matters, we can all agree that the overall health of our community is a top priority. But what about the health of our own business?

2020 has proven a tough challenge for most businesses. Many companies had to shift entire business models, adopt new communication methods, create safe customer interaction, and adapt staff engagement, but the uncertainty has been the worst part.

We are fortunate to be in a destination with both tourism and military presence to stimulate our economy. The trickle-down economic effect of tourism on the economy was evident when short term rentals boomed once again. Let’s not forget the heart-

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beat of any company, your team. Team members’ physical/mental health and wellness became equally important. During this pandemic, don’t forget to manage your team and business health.

This issue of The Circuit is full of health and wellness updates, local members that are there for your health & wellness needs, and updates from community leaders. Members doing business with other members will continue the economic health in Bay County and help keep our community employed. The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce is here to be that resource and avenue for your business during these challenging times.

To great health for yourself, family, and your business.

Kristopher McLane, President/CEO Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce

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On July 1, 2020 thirteen Airmen graduated

prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s es-

Instructors and students alike were re-

from Airman Leadership School. These

sential that the solutions are sustainable

quired to make modifications in order to

Airmen are the first graduates that com-

for potentially long-term use.

ensure the course did not stop and met

pleted the course at Tyndall Air Force Base since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

proper health protection measures.

“All the projections are no vaccine for upwards of a year,” Gen. David L. Goldfein,

“This has pushed us to come up with in-

Many activities and facilities throughout

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force said dur-

novative teleconference strategies that

the base had to limit operations during

ing a video briefing in April 2020. “So, that

utilize technology to our utmost benefit,”

the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown, in-

means we’ve got to refine our ability to

said Staff Sgt. Aaron Bell, 325th Force Sup-

cluding ALS. However, it was important

survive and operate and do the missions

port Squadron ALS instructor. “It also has

that the mission continued.

our nation requires. And we’ve got to

taught the students how to effectively

bring back those missions we have slowed

have a conversation via video conference.

According to official guidance, the Air

down, so that we can get back to some

Furthermore, due to quarantine restric-

Force intends to return to readiness and

kind of sense of new normalcy in an ab-

tions it has pushed students to complete

training levels that were standard practice

normal world.”

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We have received a very positive result from this distance learning episode.”

Dealing with these issues did not stop Tyndall ALS trainers from teaching and developing future leaders and front line supervisors in the US. Air Force.

“It is imperative to continue to develop effective front line supervisors so that our workforce can in turn grow both professionally and personally,” said Bell. “ALS is designed to be used as a strategic asset to build trust with front line supervisors both up and down their chain of command. Without ALS we will fail to effectively lead Airmen and echo the vision of leadership.”

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tory manager at NSWC PCD, Chapman

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Chapman developed the idea with a de-

obtained an endorsement from the Equal

procurement lead designed a lip-reading

sire to design a tool that would stay in the

Employment Opportunity office.

kit for the hearing impaired with the help

control of the individual so they would al-

of fellow employees and a 3D printer.

ways be able to communicate no matter

Chapman and Musto used a 3D printer at

where on base their job took them.

NSWC PCD to achieve the end-result for

“A need was brought to my attention to

his design of a simple handle that would

help people with hearing impairments

With an extremely low supply for masks

hold a clear sheet to aid in the protection

during COVID-19,” said Chapman. “Masks

and the need for 100 percent of the work-

of individuals needing to lower their mask

are a wonderful answer to keep the work-

force to obtain a clear mask, Chapman de-

and communicate via lip reading.

force safe during this time but can bring

veloped the handheld concept. After set-

communication to a complete stop for

tling on a design and working on sketches

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“I am thankful we were able to create this kit for our hearingimpaired team members,” said Musto.

The kit consists of a handle, three face-shield inserts, one terry cloth, alcohol prep pads, and a carrying case. All components fit into the case making it easy to carry, keeping at desk areas, or loading to go in a laptop bag.

“It is really great to see these wonderful ideas coming from all parts of our organization through collaboration,” said Mike Adams, Corporate Operations department head at NSWC PCD. The command currently has five kits ready to distribute with the ability to create more upon demand.

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“I hope the kits will serve the workforce well during this time,” said Chapman.

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BY Debra S. Williams MD

Would you say your '"Wheel of Wellness" is inflated, deflated, or equilibrated at this time?

T

he 8 dimensions of Wellness are so important to our

Creativity abounds during the pandemic for businesses,

rium among them is critical. The wheel was just being

day of how to do things differently and make them fun.

health and wellbeing and trying to have some equilibmostly reinflated after many nails deflated it post Hurricane Michael, only to have the pandemic put the nail close to the rim and start deflation again.

Corona has overstayed its welcome and challenged ev-

families, and schools. New ideas are popping up every The uncertainty is unnerving for many along with finan-

cial hardships and significant adjustments in lifestyle. As humans we are wired to not embrace change and uncertainty.

ery component of wellness that we could describe. As

Let’s take a look at the 8 dimensions and ways to try and

of their ability, but isolation has been challenging to help

experiencing.

always, our community has pulled together, to the best each other in person.

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keep that wheel inflated during the craziness everyone is

ASK THE DOCTOR

Emotional— Involves awareness of your emotions as they occur, expressing and processing them in the most

productive and positive way possible. We have seen the occurrence of anxiety, depression, fear and escalated use

of substances during the last few months. Stress management plays a big role in constructive expression of emotions. What ways can I incorporate gratitude and mindfulness to help level my emotions?

Physical—

As much as we all know exercise, diet

and sleep are critical to overall wellness, it is easier said

than done to follow the suggestions in everyone’s busy

lives. The positive effects of required isolation are that more individuals and families are spending time exercising

Our community continues the comradery and pulling together through yet another challenging time.

outdoors enjoying nature. Restaurant closures have forced less unhealthy, fast food to be consumed. Instead, fami-

lies are cooking together, often utilizing fresh items from the garden that was a pandemic project. How can I make physical health a family project?

Social— A supportive social network is key to wellness.

speaking a new language. Any variety of learning oppor-

tancing, yet still exists and is one of the most important

these past few months. Stacks of books waiting to be read

That network has become virtual or with a significant disaspects of moving through the challenges. It's unfortu-

nate the elderly and immunocompromised have paid the

biggest price and suffered the most isolation. Being out of

tunities. YouTube has become a best friend to many over are dwindling down. What new skill or hobby do I want to learn?

school and away from sporting events, clubs and friends

Spiritual— The process of understanding beliefs, val-

Who am I checking on today or reaching out to connect

changed and the realization of what is really important to

has also taken a toll on children, adolescents and teens. with?

Occupational—

The frontline workers have self-

lessly served the community, putting themselves at risk

ues and ethics that guide your life. Many priorities have

each of us has surfaced. The idea of something bigger than all of us existing comes to light. Where and how do you gain your strength and hope?

of contracting the disease or spreading it to their family.

Environmental—

their jobs. The community is always so generous in trying

come the mantra for almost every household I know of. Do

Others have been hit hard by being furloughed or losing to assist with food and other needs. What can my business make affordable and accessible to the community?

Intellectual—

Staying curious, engaged and

learning new things has been somewhat easier with many people having extra time on their hands. So many creative

ideas where people are learning to play an instrument or

Taking care of your global en-

vironment and personal surroundings. Declutter has beI really need this or just want it?

Financial—

Learning to be a good consumer has

been highlighted through this experience. Planning finan-

cially, having a budget, and living within means was crucial

to surviving. Sadly, so many who planned and saved, etc. but lost their jobs, are struggling for survival. Small busi

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ASK THE DOCTOR nesses are being hit hard. Our community has always been strong about supporting local small businesses and hope-

fully that continues. How can I best utilize my resources financially?

All 8 of these dimensions play an integral part in overall health and wellness. Savor the positive learning as we move forward and change things for the better. Our community

continues the comradery and pulling together through yet

another challenging time. What can I do to continue the positive aspects learned during the last few months?

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Debra S. Williams MD practiced Emergency Medicine

for 20 years and was the Emergency Center Director for 15 of those years. She retired clinically in 2015 and now has her own business, Dr. Deb Leads. She remains impactful in the health care community by serving as Wellness Director of the Emerald Coast Medical Asso-

ciation. Dr. Deb Leads is a coaching and consulting business inspiring healthcare professionals to reset,

realign and redesign, so they thrive while together improving healthcare.

As a wellness advocate, she

coaches individuals and groups, facilitates workshops and speaks on ways to make lasting change so their lives and careers have meaning and purpose.

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A

BY Dr. Ingrid Johnson Rachesky

s a Pediatrician, I have always been a huge advocate

of vaccination. When I started practice in Bay County in 1984 vaccination rates were fairly high, but I have seen

the rates fluctuate for various immunizations and for various, unfounded reasons over the decades. It only takes

and morbidity. These diseases were serious, nasty, and

panic and to decrease vaccination rates, but responsible

protects against three very serious formerly bad players –

false allegations false. In the interim, our unvaccinated

- Diphtheria caused paralysis and heart failure and killed

measles outbreak is bringing this disease back into the

- Tetanus caused spasms so severe that bones actually

cases with at least 140K deaths. We do not yet know the

- Whooping cough- (“Pertussis”)- especially in the young

zation rates are down as parents are not bringing their

causes infants severe respiratory problems and frequent

a few, unfounded voices a short period of time to raise science takes a much longer time to prospectively prove

sometimes fatal. For example, the DaPT vaccine alone

children suffer and sometimes die. The most recent 2019

10% of its victims

spotlight again. Worldwide there were more than 500K

broke and 20% of its victims died

numbers for 2020, but we do know that overall immuni-

infants, causes severe violent spasms of coughing that

children in for well visits and much-needed vaccines. This

hospitalization.

likely yield consequences with an even greater uptick in

Did you notice the present tense with Pertussis? That is

unwarranted “fear of COVID” in the Doctor’s office will preventable childhood illness.

because Pertussis is making a comeback too. Pertussis

First, why do we vaccinate? We vaccinate to protect our

That’s over 3 months of a hacking cough with spasms,

were the main cause of infant and childhood mortality

worry about.

children from many infectious diseases that previously

has the “affectionate” nickname of the 100-day cough. retching and vomiting. It’s not just Measles we need to

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Not vaccinating is" really not just a personal choice.

It truly affects us all.

When vaccination rates fall, herd immunity falls and we

are all at risk. We need vaccination rates to be at around 90 to 95% for our “herd” to be protected. In 2000, Measles was almost nonexistent in the USA. There were only 37 cases of Measles in 2004. We were close to calling Measles extinct in the Western hemisphere. But in 1998

thanks to the unfounded and now disproven scare tactics

regarding the MMR vaccine by the then Dr. Wakefield (he has since lost his medical license because of his fraudu-

lent research and conclusions) in the United Kingdom, the rates of vaccination for Measles, Mumps and Rubella

declined to less than 85%. Our herd immunity dropped, and Measles came back. In 2014 there were 644 cases of

Measles in the US, but as of 10/1/19, there are already 1,249 cases in 30 states (10% were hospitalized). In 2019

89% of these cases were unimmunized or unknown immunization status individuals.

Measles is airborne and stays infectious two hours AFTER

48,000 were hospitalized, 7,000 had seizures, and about

1,000 suffered permanent brain damage.” The only way to control Measles is to vaccinate and to vaccinate fully.

So when you as an individual decide not to vaccinate, you affect not only your family, you also affect our entire “herd.“ You put at risk your neighbor’s newborn child. You

put at risk your friend’s four-month-old infant who hasn’t

completed the DaPT series and is too young to have an

MMR (13% of the 2019 US cases of Measles were children under 1 year old- too young for routine vaccination.) You

put in danger the child in the grocery store recovering from Leukemia. Not vaccinating is really not just a per-

sonal choice. It truly affects us all. The science is clear.

There is NO association with Autism. There is NO Thimerosal (since 2001) in routine standard childhood vacci-

nations and even if there was there is no association with

Thimerosal and Autism. There is more aluminum in breast

milk and formula (over time) than in a vaccine. Your own body makes more formaldehyde than any amount that will be found in a vaccine. There is no anti-freeze in vaccines.

There is no reason to delay or space out vaccines.

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the contagious person leaves the room. People who have

In fact, it is dangerous (your child is not protected) to do

a rash and remain contagious for at least four days after

baby has responded to and fought off more “antigens”

Measles are contagious for four days BEFORE they have the rash. Ninety percent of unvaccinated exposed individuals catch Measles from an infected patient. And Measles, the disease, is not a “piece of cake” childhood illness.

Children infected with measles are ill for about a week with high fever, respiratory symptoms, a cough, red eyes

so and makes the vaccines themselves less effective. Your on his or her own in the first two months before they re-

ceived their first vaccine than they will on the day of their first vaccinations. Babies can handle it. They have been for decades and they have done just fine.

and a rash. Those are the lucky ones. There is no treat-

Please talk to your Pediatrician and listen to the science

cations of Measles there is only supportive care. One out

the people of California believed their celebrities more

ment for Measles so if your child gets one of the compli-

of 1,000 persons with Measles get encephalitis, an often fatal brain infection. According to the CDC: before vaccination about “450 people died each year from Measles,

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and not to the scare tactics of Hollywood. It looks like

than they did their Pediatricians. Don’t make the same mistake.

About The Doctor

Dr. Ingrid Johnson Rachesky is a native Floridian and a longtime resident of Panama City Florida.

Dr. Rachesky is an active staff member of both of Bay county’s

hospitals, Bay Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

She has been Chief of Pediatrics several times at both hospitals.

She was honored to be the first female Chief of Staff of the Medical staff of Bay Medical Center in 1995. She was elected

to the Chief of Staff at Bay Medical Center again in 2009 and served a two-year term from 2009-2010.

Dr. Rachesky also served as a Child Protection Team physician from 1985 until 2007. She was the Medical Director of Florida’s

District 2A Child Protection Team from 1995 until her retirement from that position in 2007.

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should be doing with your life. It can be a terrible feeling and lead to other aging concerns such as loneliness, depression, and even malnutrition.

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of social media – is good, but is it good enough?

to staying engaged?

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Volunteering and finding a hobby are also very important

A recent study from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

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to seniors who want to stay engaged. I recently talked to a retired nurse who wanted to provide help with the cur-

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popular activities at my house now are Croquet, and tarmuch fun on a Friday evening?

peers. Another study by researchers at the University of

The challenge for many today is finding ways to safely

was associated with a 30 percent decrease in depressive

and yet have been curtailed to some degree because of

Alabama in Birmingham discovered that Internet use symptoms.

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Your Local Symphony Orchestra Prescribes

Classical Mu ic for Better Health PA N A M A C ITY SY M P H O N Y O R C H E STR A

In early March 2020, Bay County residents became aware

Sensitive to what was most certainly on most everyone’s

rest of the country: the Coronavirus had touched the U.S.

you know? In just 15 minutes of listening to classical mu-

of what was slowly becoming a reality for much of the and could potentially impact life close to home.

The 2019-2020 season of The Panama City POPS Orches-

tra was well underway, with its sixth of seven concerts planned for its 24th season scheduled for March 14.

To play or not to play was the question.

The Orchestra’s Board of Directors conferred. Conductor and Music Director David Ott was consulted. Season ticket holders were informally polled.

The show would go on.

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mind, Dr. Ott began the evening with these words: “Did

sic, our bodies produce antibodies and immune respons-

es that help us fight viruses and bacteria. In 30 minutes, stress levels are reduced in amounts equivalent to taking

one tablet of Valium. In 45 minutes, our bodies reduce production of cortisol, which decreases stress levels in the body. You’ve come to the right place.”

Bolstered by an ambitious program including Beethoven’s

Symphony No. 6, modern classics by Copland, Joplin, and Bernstein, and the world premiere of an original composition by POPS principal bassist, local musician and busi-

nessman, David Goldflies, the concert was outstanding.

One could only look forward to an even more exciting

BY R A C H E L B E C K E R M A N

season finale with the Orchestra’s performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s dramatic and colorful Scheherazade.

As CDC, state and local shelter-in-place guidelines took hold and conventional wisdom predicted a long haul of physical distancing, it was clear that the late April POPS concert would have to be postponed indefinitely.

Undaunted, the POPS Board of Directors immediately set

about developing a transmedia public service campaign

to educate consumers about the very real health benefits

of listening to classical music. The same inspiring words with which Ott opened the March concert became the

foundation for print, TV, and social media runs that have continued through the pandemic.

The message:

Reduce stress.

Turn up the music!

Local media was quick to embrace the idea. For weeks, in-kind support was generously contributed by the Panama City News Herald and Bay County Bullet. Local TV

outlets WECP, WJHG, WMBB and Viamedia cable jumped

on board. The POPS’ social media outlets blasted the message.

The effect has been tangible.

Orchestra musicians and

board members alike have recounted positive feedback by those touched by the campaign. Requests for copies

of the PSA’s have come from a broad spectrum of indi-

viduals, including realtors, yogis and recovering cancer patients. Anonymous voicemails have been left with The POPS in the wee hours of the morning, expressing appre-

ciation for “the best PSA’s I think I’ve ever seen…relaxing, soothing and informational.”

The evidence is tangible, too. Neurological research has

found that listening to music triggers the release of sev-

eral neurochemicals that play a role in brain function and mental and emotional health:

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F E A T U R E | Panama City Symphony Orchestra • Dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure and re-

Music has been found to have a calming effect on the

• Cortisol, the stress hormone that helps regulate blood

facing a stressful event, regulating emotions, changing

ward centers

pressure and boost energy

• Serotonin and other hormones related to immunity

• Oxytocin, a chemical that fosters the ability to connect to others

central nervous system, accelerating recovery in those

moods and helping to process feelings. It has been an ef-

fective therapeutic tool to help enhance communication, coping and expressions of feelings such as fear, loneliness and anger.

Researchers also think music has the ability to create a

In addition to boosting mental well-being, music has

overcoming the effects of physical and social distancing.

From boosting IQ at a very young age, to strengthening

feeling of social cohesion or connectedness, critical to

Through the ages, music has remained a powerful way of uniting people in varied forms:

• Hymns, building group identity in houses of worship

• Love songs, helping prospective partners bond during

been proven to enrich overall health in myriad ways. learning and academic performance, to improving recall and better sleep, to reducing pain and stimulating recovery, to maintaining mental sharpness in old age, music enhances one’s quality of life at every step.

courtship

Regardless of your taste, it’s clear that music benefits

cure attachments

Beethoven, the Beatles or Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan or T.

• Lullabies, enabling parents and infants to develop se• National anthems, connecting crowds at public events

• Protest songs, stirring a sense of shared purpose during marches

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During the unscheduled intermission brought by the pandemic, The POPS Conductor and Board of Directors contin-

ued their work, preparing and planning for the Orchestra’s 25th season with confidence and foresight.

At the top of their agenda, a vital and important transformation: a name change to reflect the realization that the Or-

chestra’s performance quality and professional stature are soaring, and that the body merits a name which manifests

its quality and increasingly far-ranging geographical draw.

Additionally, it signifies the Board’s strong determination to

continue to expand the Orchestra’s appeal and its already considerable contributions to our community.

On June 29, 2020, the organization sent a letter informing subscribers of the following development.

“An orchestra is a living symbol of a community’s thriving cultural life.

“A city with a vital arts base is a city with a flourishing symphony orchestra. With a thriving international airport, enhanced infrastructure, dedicated economic development, vast growth in housing, and the commitment to rebuild Panama City “Bigger, Better, Stronger,” the strength and resolve shown by community members and supporters have moved the city forward and lifted our spirits, and have fostered the image of an emerging cosmopolitan center.

“Likewise, the Panama City POPS Orchestra has evolved into a high-quality institution that has garnered attention across the Florida Panhandle and beyond.

“In that spirit of development, the Board of Directors has voted to change its name to the Panama City Symphony Orchestra, effective July 1, 2020. The reasons are as follows: The new name offers versatility in future programming.

• It reflects the extremely high level of our performances, truly defining the Orchestra.

• It will attract stronger and more experienced musicians, producing higher quality performances.

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“Until then, our thoughts are with those who have been

who look to settle in Bay County, raising the stature and

impacted by COVID-19, and we wish only the best for you,

image of our community.

your loved ones and your associates.

• It will afford a stronger base for attracting potential fund-

entire organization, thank you for your past support and

ing partners.

for your anticipated interest in the future success of The

On behalf of the

Panama City Symphony Orchestra.”

“Only the name will change. The Conductor and the Board are committed to maintaining the Classical/Pops format that our audience expects and embraces. We are committed to engaging and educating audiences of all ages. We are committed to excellence.

“We are also committed to bringing you a 2020-2021 season. We are planning for business as usual, and we are poised to adjust as necessary when prevailing conditions and state and local protocols related to the pandemic become clear.

“You may count on hearing from us as soon as we know better what the world might look like come October. We hope we may count on hearing from you with your continued support as we steer through yet another challenging year.

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Reaction to the name change has been positive. “Congratulations! It is a timely change,” encouraged one patron. “I am very pleased with the new name you are giving

the orchestra. You made a wise decision,” wrote another.

“It will help your wonderful orchestra, Bay County and all of Northwest Florida.”

At press time, the hope is that the Symphony will indeed launch “The Sterling Season,” its title a nod to the organization’s 25th year. In a recent announcement, the Sym-

phony unveiled its Presenting Sponsor for the season, the St. Joe Community Foundation.

“The St. Joe Community Foundation is pleased to support another season of musical performance by The Panama City Symphony Orchestra,” stated April Wilkes, Executive

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Director of The St. Joe Community Foundation. “We are grateful for the opportunity to be a small part of bringing the community together through the magic of music.”

With its first concert scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at the Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center (the Orchestra’s new home since the damage resulting from Hur-

ricane Michael), safety for the audience and the orchestra is paramount.

The Symphony will adhere to CDC, state, local and Bay District Schools guidelines and determinant factors including crowd capacity and sanitization. This will likely include basic requirements for social distancing and mask

wearing. Patrons are encouraged to visit www.panamacitysymphony.org for the updates.

Four regular season concerts and one holiday extra are planned for 2020-2021. With the year 2020 marking 250

years since the birth of Beethoven, the composer’s forceful and triumphant Symphony No. 5 will open the season in October. In January the Symphony presents Men-

delssohn’s Symphony No. 5, Reformation, followed by

Dvorak’s New World Symphony in February. The regular season closes in late April with Shostakovich’s redemptive Symphony No. 5. In December, the Symphony will perform its third annual “Holiday by the Bay,” an extra, allfamily concert of timeless classics, popular holiday hits and a visit with Santa.

With the past two years dishing out more than the av-

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Panama City Symphony Orchestra is poised for the next quarter century.

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Nu Wave Medical Center 10800 Panama City Beach Parkway Ste. 200 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-6363 Rainbow Pediatrics 10800 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite 400 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-3500

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

850 Strong Rock Steady Boxing 1038 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-1793 American Cancer Society 4001 W. 23rd Street, Suite C Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 785-9205 American Red Cross/Central Panhandle Chapter 475 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-6587 Anchorage Children's Home 2121 Lisenby Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-7102

The Anti-Aging Clinic of Northwest Florida 13569 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 238-8563

Bay County Alzheimers Alliance, Inc. P.O. Box 16345 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 276-9905

Vascular Associates, LLC 1836 Florida Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 872-8510

Dementia Family Pathways 1038 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-7078

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Emerald Coast Medical Association 2352 Lisenby Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 784-2090

Psychological Fitness Associates 21903 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-7089 Soulistic Counseling Corner, LLC 415 N. Richard Jackson Blvd.

Suite 204 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 691-7927

Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center 210 E. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 872-7760 Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc. 525 E. 15th Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 522-4485

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Pregnancy Resource Center 701 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-1100

Charter Senior Living 6012 Magnolia Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-0510

The Blake at Panama City Beach 12219 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 588-3860

The Arc of the Bay 1804 Carolina Avenue Lynn Haven, FL 32444 (850) 265-2951

Community Health and Rehabilitation Center 3611 Transmitter Road Panama City, FL 32404 (850) 586-4643

VETERINARIANS/ANIMAL SERVICES

The HOPE Project 792 Highway 20 Youngstown, FL 32466 (850) 391-8567 United Way of Northwest Florida, Inc. 602 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 785-7521

OPTICAL/OPTOMETRY

Retina Specialty Institute 10800 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 250-2637

Seagrass Village of Panama City Beach 201 Seagrass Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-0707 Superior Residences of Panama City Beach 95 Grand Heron Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-4969

Animal Care Center 8501 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 235-2877

Breeze Animal Hospital 9222 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-7091

The Eye Center of North Florida 10900 Hutchison Blvd.

Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-1829 The Eye Gallery 700 Pier Park Drive Suite 110 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 230-8350

PHYSICAL THERAPY

First Choice Physical Therapy 11501 Hutchison Blvd.

Suite 100 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 248-1601

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES/ASSISTED LIVING Brookdale of Panama City 2575 Harrison Avenue Panama City Beach, FL 32405 (850) 872-8484

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B A R K , B AT H S & B E Y O N D P C B

COVENANT CARE

Bark, Baths and Beyond is a friend to your best friend! Whether your

My Wish was introduced to help seriously ill children, adults and their

dog is large or small, we pamper them all! Our facility proudly offers experienced grooming, crate-free boarding and large indoor and outdoor daycare areas! Let your pup have a vacation while you vacation!

Locally and family owned, our business was established in 2015. Own-

ers, Adam and Casey Dowgul, feel a business is only as good as their

families create magical memories. Since the start of My Wish in 2018, Covenant Care has granted nearly 500 wishes to children, adults, and families so they can experience life beyond illness. On average each wish impacts 13 individuals, which means that since 2018, My Wish has

faithful employees and loyal customers. With us, you will find skilled

impacted over 6,500 people. Now that’s incredible! My Wish is only

precision will include bathing, drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland

network of generous community donors and partners and fulfilled by

groomers with over a combined 30 years experience. Grooming with expression, all hair cutting and bandana.

All dogs are treated as our own at Bark, Baths and Beyond. Upon checkin, your dog will be slowly introduced to other dogs to confirm com-

patibility. A daily routine consists of a healthy mix of indoor, outdoor play, socialization, and relaxation.

We pride ourselves in offering as many at home comforts as possible.

Love, cuddles, and play are crucial to our facility. Various suite sizes are available depending on dog size.

Through supporting our community, we are pleased to offer year-

possible with amazing community support. Each wish is funded by a Covenant Care.

Wishes can range from something as simple as a fingerprint charm necklace, to a cupcake dance party, or even a deep sea fishing carter trip with family members. Wishes come in all sizes, it’s the memory that’s left behind that makes it a great wish.

My Wish is available to Covenant Care’s patients and families along with seriously ill individuals identified through partner organizations. These individuals are your community members, friends, or even family. When

round discounts for first responders, active and retired military, senior

you donate to My Wish, you join a passionate group dedicated to car-

growing thanks to the support of our community and are gracious for

impact on the communities we serve together.

citizens, teachers, and PCB Chamber members. We are continually

local word of mouth and PCB Chamber support. We look forward to expanding our community and Chamber relationship.

We are conveniently located at 206 South Arnold Road (Hwy 79), Panama City Beach. We will see you soon!

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ing for the most vulnerable. My Wish makes a magical and memorable

Please visit MyWish.org for more amazing My Wish stories, additional information, or how to donate today and become part of the My Wish family.

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U N I T E D WAY O F N O RTH W E ST F LO R I DA

"Quality Does Make a Difference"

United Way of Northwest Florida, through our Affiliated Agency part-

ners listed below, helps thousands of individuals in our six-county area

For the last eight years, Emerald Coast Olive Oil has been serving up

each year. Go to www.UnitedWayNWFL.org to donate today!

headquartered on Back Beach Road, the store offers 60-plus unflavored

Northwest Florida – AMIkids, Panama City Marine Institute – Anchor-

the freshest and finest olive oils available. Starting in Pier Park and now

America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend – American Red Cross of

extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

age Children’s Home – Angel House Bereavement Center – ARC of

The best part of visiting the store is that customers can taste before

County Council on Aging – Bay Education Foundation – Bay, Franklin,

Locals and visitors can spend time selecting their favorites. Flavors

Brothers Big Sisters – Boy Scouts of America, Alabama/Florida Council

Olive Oil to Traditional, Peach and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar.

Bay County.

ing recipes.

Catholic Charities – Chemical Addiction Recovery Effort – Children’s

Quality is paramount. The store’s olive oils are 100% ultra premium-

Start – Citizens of Gulf County Recovery – Covenant Care – Early Edu-

to the tree, and they all have been independently tested to confirm

Services – Feeding the Gulf Coast – Girls Inc. of Bay County – Gulf Coast

of similar quality. They are all natural with no sweeteners, thickeners

Habitat for Humanity – Helping Hands for the People – Holmes County

Washington-Holmes Counties – BASIC of Northwest Florida – Bay

they buy. As one woman noted, “It’s not a store; it’s a destination.”

Gulf Healthy Start Coalition – Bay Youth Summer Work Program – Big

range from Tuscan Herb, Blood Orange and Madagascar Black Pepper

– Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Coast Council – Boys & Girls Clubs of

The staff is knowledgeable about combining flavors and recommend-

Home Society of Florida – Chipola Baptist Association – Chipola Healthy

certified extra virgin – meaning the olives can be traced from the bottle

cation & Care – Early Learning Coalition – Elder Care Services – Family

they are free of all fertilizers and pesticides. The balsamic vinegars are

Children’s Advocacy Center – Habilitative Services of North Florida –

or artificial flavors. Just as importantly, the vinegars contain healthy

Council on Aging.

probiotics, good for blood and digestive chemistry.

JUDOS – LGBTQ Center of Bay County – LEAD Coalition – Legal Services

Locally owned by two sisters, they strive to fill an important niche – fun

of North Florida – Life Management Center – Mental Health America

wedding favors, gift baskets, Christmas presents and sample kits. The

Recovery – Office of Public Guardian – Rebuild Bay County – Ronald

company offers recipe ideas as well as providing more recipes on their

(The ARC of the Bay) – St. Andrew Community Medical Center – Sal-

and tasty products. It’s a great place to pick up food gifts, personalized

– North Florida Child Development – North Florida Inland Long Term

products are perfect for the pro chef and the kitchen novice since the

McDonald House Charities – Second Chance – St. Andrew Bay Center

website, facebook page, and newsletters. Stop in for a taste today.

vation Army – Science and Discovery Center – Tyndall Air Force Base Youth Programs – Washington County Council on Aging.

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1. IdeaCamp Facebook Live with Bill Husfelt, Bay District Schools 2. Leads Lunch - Group A at Beef 'O' Brady's 3. Leads Lunch - Group B at Sonny's BBQ 4. IdeaCamp Facebook Live with Shane Boyette, Gulf Power

5. Staff Birthday Lunch Celebration for Lynsie and Tiffiney at Runaway Island 6. UniFirst Delivers Face Masks to the Panama City Beach Chamber 7. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Receives a Donation 8. IdeaCamp with Chris Cramer, Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC 9. 12@12 Luncheon - Sponsored by TPR Environmental

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IDEACAMP INSPIRE • ENERGIZE • IGNITE B Y LY N S I E S I S K

IdeaCamp featuring a Tech Panel at The Shrimp Boat IdeaCamp is a great opportunity to network amongst other local

topic “Downtown Development. Held at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club,

to taste great food and hear from great speakers, but you will also

Beachy Beach Real Estate, Panama City Toyota, TPR Construction &

businesses in a “Think Tank” format. Not only will you get a chance

have the chance to ask questions in business and let others know what’s working for your industry.

A few months ago, we were able to shift IdeaCamp to IdeaCamp Facebook Live. Speakers shared on a business topic and virtual at-

tendees were able to comment questions. It was a great way to keep the think tank format alive!

Bill Husfelt, Superintendent of Bay District Schools, presented a live session on July 9th with the topic, “Elevate Bay & Beach School Up-

this event was sponsored by A Superior Air Conditioning Company, Design, and The Morgan Law Group.

On August 19th we went from a single speaker to a panel of four

tech speakers, (Grant Wittstruck, Nathan Creel, Russell Mace, and Whit Taylor), who spoke on the topic “Technology with the New Nor-

mal.” This event was held at The Shrimp Boat and was sponsored

by A Superior Air Conditioning Company, Beachy Beach Real Estate,

Panama City Toyota, TPR Construction & Design, and Grand Lagoon Life.

date,” sponsored by Hare Taylor and 3P America. A few weeks later,

If you are looking for an environment that creates an experience to

sented another live session on July 23rd with the topic, “Gulf Power

Keep an eye out for upcoming IdeaCamp events. And remember, it’s

Shane Boyett, regional external affairs manager for Gulf Power, preMerger Update - Investing in Northwest Florida,” sponsored by Innovations FCU and 3P America.

learn, engage, and expand life and your business, IdeaCamp is it! free for PCB Chamber members, so get involved today!

At the end of July, we were happy to return to IdeaCamp’s roots of

W H AT I S I D E AC A M P ?

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through sharing, connecting, and cultivating of open-minded discus-

lac Buick GMC, kicked off the in-person event on July 29th with the

ence to learn, engage, and expand your life and your business.

inspiring, energizing, and igniting the community through in-person

IdeaCamp is a forum to inspire, energize, and ignite the community

free-flow ideas. Chris Cramer, COO of Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadil-

sions supporting the free flow of ideas. IdeaCamp creates an experi-

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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 MISSY HOLMES

Would you like to get more involved with the Beach Chamber? We

Once you have completed Orientation, you will be an official

have an Ambassador Committee that is made up of a great group of

Beach Chamber Ambassador!

people, and we would be happy to have you become a part of it! We

badge, free of charge, to wear to our events. The more you do,

have a get-together once a month, and it is always a lot of fun! At

the more points you earn and you will be able to upgrade your

these gatherings, we have food, drinks, a speaker, and allow you to

badge. You can also earn Chamber Bucks that can be used to-

visit new members and give away prizes! We also have lunch once

wards some of our Chamber events or marketing opportunities.

You will receive your first name

a month and an Ambassador Committee Christmas Party each year, which is fantastic! There is a private Ambassador Facebook page that

We would love for you to be a part of our Ambassador Committee,

is full of events, photos, perks, and information. We would love for you

network with this great group of people, and help us spread Cham-

to come and see what it is all about before you make your decision.

ber Love everywhere we go!

The requirements are quite simple: Come to an upcoming Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening, or Ground Breaking. Also, join us for an Ambassador get-together on the first Wednesday of the month. All Ambassador events are posted on our Beach Buzz e-newsletter. Once you have attended the above, please send an e-mail to missy@pcbeach. org so I can invite you to Orientation with our Ambassador Chair.

W H AT I S T H E A M B A S S A D O R G R O U P ?

The Ambassador group meets new people every week, those new to our community and those who are pillars of our community. Come join our group and help support the well-being of our community and the individuals who belong to it. For more information, visit the Chamber website at pcbeach.org/ambassadors-committee or call (850) 235-1159.

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A R O U N D T O W N | community updates

city of panama city beach

MARK SHELDON M AY O R

We are truly blessed to live in an area that is conducive to outdoor activities and exercise 12 months out of the year.

Sure, July can be hot and humid, and January can be a bit cool to us beachies, but our environment is welcoming yearround compared to many areas of the country. Seasons come and seasons go. Thankfully, ours are pretty stable annually, and for many of us, that is one of the attractions of the Panama City Beach area.

During a worldwide pandemic, we are certainly more focused on staying healthy. COVID-19 has dominated the news headlines and changed every life in some way. For many, this virus has been as traumatic as a hurricane. It has been a long six months. We are tired, but we are still 850 Strong. We are not the kind to give up.

No one wants to be ill – no one would ever choose it – nor do we wish to carry a virus and infect someone else, especially the more vulnerable in our society, those with underlying health conditions who are more susceptible to the deadly effects of this virus. Good health today, more than ever, is at the forefront of our thoughts.

Sometimes we feel a little helpless. There is so much we still do not know about the coronavirus. Evidence does suggest, however, that fresh air is much healthier than recirculated air when it comes to the risks and spread of the virus.

bay county board of county commissioners For the second time in less than two years, people in Bay County are struggling through a disaster. Hurricane Michael, coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have presented a set of challenges that make us unique from any other community in the United States.

It’s certainly not fair that, just as our recovery from the third-strongest storm to ever hit the country was getting well underway, our lives have been further disrupted by the pandemic.

But, that which sets us apart also makes us stronger as a community.

After the storm, we all worked as one to put our homes, neighborhoods, and lives back together. Our first responders – like firefighters, law enforcement, healthcare workers – were the obvious heroes of Hurricane Michael, as they have been again in this ongoing crisis.

But then, just as now, the “everyday heroes” were also critical to our success. Neighbors helped one another to clear roadways of debris; business owners worked to reopen and help people get essentials like food, water, and gas. It took all of us to get through the storm and its aftermath.

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Being outdoors in the open air is good for us in many ways. Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll with the kids on the sandy beach or expending hard energy on the trails at Conservation Park, we can all benefit while safely maintaining a six-foot distance from others.

Exercise and being outdoors is a natural high – an energy boost and a mood lifter. Breathing fresh air can raise oxygen levels in the brain, boosting the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that alters your mood. Running, walking, biking, swimming, kayaking and other outdoor exercise, increase the production of endorphins, which also boosts your mood and lowers your risk of depression. This is vitally important during a pandemic when worrying about physical health, and health risks can certainly affect mental health.

The City of Panama City Beach has nine miles of beaches, seven parks, more than 20 miles of trails and abundant green space that offers a respite from the stress of the office, the confinement of working from home and the aggravation of being stuck in traffic.

I encourage you all to enjoy our beautiful environment. Get outside and savor the sunshine. Feel the wind on your face. Listen to the songbirds. Take in the smells of the gardenias and jasmine. Enjoy an amazing sunset. Unwind and spend some quality time outdoors with your family and at your own pace. It’s good for you and good for your soul.

PHILIP "GRIFF" GRIFFITTS CHAIRMAN, DISTRICT 5 Now, even though it’s hard, we must again work together to get through the pandemic.

Over the next several weeks, Bay County, with assistance from CARES Act funding, is launching a campaign aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance with the recommendations of medical professionals. It’s no secret that our cases of COVID-19 in Bay County and throughout Florida have been increasing, putting a strain on our healthcare system. And while some communities have chosen to implement mandates like compulsory mask-wearing, we are confident that the people of Bay County are capable of making responsible decisions without government decrees.

We ask everyone to follow the “Three C’s”: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, and close contact with others, and if you can’t socially distance, wear a mask. Wash your hands frequently, stay home if you’re sick and do your best to protect vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with underlying health conditions that may make them more susceptible to the virus.

We hope that we can have a positive impact on the virus, but it’s not possible without everyone’s help. This pandemic offers each and every one of us an opportunity to again be a hero for our community.

We’ve done it before; let’s do it again. Be a hero for your family, for your neighbors, for Bay County.

gulf coast state college

DR. JOHN HOLDNAK PRESIDENT

Every year at this time, when the temperature starts to cool a bit, I like to reflect back on the year coming to a close.

Since the last two years of natural disasters and economic chaos have been a bit of a blur, I wandered farther in my thoughts than usual.

We take the role of our community’s college literally, and I’m so proud and privileged to work with such a great group of faculty and staff that genuinely put service before self. In no particular order, the following recollections came to mind during my “informal years in review.”

Over the last couple of years at Gulf Coast, we’ve hosted a variety of large and small meetings for community groups, military groups, federal organizations, state agencies, and often supported professional development training for the same. We’ve housed the Bay Economic Development Alliance, Bay County Chamber of Commerce, and CareerSource Gulf Coast. We’ve hosted job fairs and employment clinics, and even have one of the best Veteran Business Outreach Centers in the country. Youth in our service district have had access to incredible extracurricular opportunities like science summer camps and workshops, sports clinics and camps, Invention Conventions, culinary camps, and learning/performance activities in

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the visual and performing arts arenas. We fed all of our students and employees every day for about two months after Hurricane Michael, and have been operating a full-service food pantry for students and employees (heavily supported by the generosity of our Foundation) ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic first began. We’ve raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities and donated thousands of hours of volunteer work to agencies in the area helping those in need. We’ve been working with a non-profit agency in hosting a COVID-19 testing site for the community, and our dental faculty and students, along with some terrific local dentists, have provided many days of free clinic services to those who often go without any dental care at all. We’ve worked closely with the Bay Defense Alliance and our leadership at local, state, and federal levels to ensure Tyndall Air Force Base and our Naval Support Activity not only reopened but will end up better than ever. We’ve hosted political debates and public forums before every election, registered folks to vote, and even produced public service announcements for radio and television in support of dozens of local non-profit groups and agencies.

And we’ve managed to support all these community needs while being recognized as an Aspen Award semi-finalist (in the top 10 percent of all two-year colleges in the country). Throw in a category 5 hurricane and a worldwide pandemic to boot, and the last two years have indeed been memorable ones! Come visit us. The best is yet to come!

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

While there have been many things about the past few months that have been different, one thing remains the same. The determination of our students at FSU Panama City is unwavering. While our summer commencement ceremony was different than the one that we had hoped for, it does not diminish how proud I am of this incredible group of FSU graduates. As they move on to the next phase of their lives, I am confident that they will uphold the values and high character of the garnet and the gold.

esthesia Practice degree through the College of Applied Studies. A successor of FSU PC’s current Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia.

This approval is the first big step for the program’s implementation, which is also contingent upon the approval of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs in January 2021.

Just like our newly minted alumni, FSU Panama City is looking to the future and moving forward. I am proud to be able to say that we have recently broken ground on FSU PC’s 400-bed student housing project. Years in the making, this project is not just a residential housing complex; it’s a student success project. Expected to be completed in August 2021, the facility will be open to both FSU PC and Gulf Coast State College students and bring access to our campus like never before.

Housed on the FSU Panama City campus, the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program will be modeled after the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program, and is funded by The Nature Conservancy, Bay County, FSU Panama City, and the FSU Consensus Center.

While our physical space is growing, so are our academic programs.

Our campus recently received approval from the State University System of Florida Board of Governors to offer a Doctor of Nurse An-

In addition to growing within, we are also growing our community partnerships. Bay County and FSU are proudly partnering to establish an estuary program to develop a plan of action to provide for the long term protection of St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays.

As we celebrate our students’ success and our campus’ ongoing growth, know that your support makes all the difference. Thank you for your commitment to FSU Panama City.

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careersource gulf coast

KIM BODINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nationally, unemployment has been a hot topic since the U.S. first began to see the spread of COVID-19. Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, has been hit especially hard, as the virus came at what is considered “tourist season” (spring and summer break) for much of the state.

Even though the large number of layoffs were swift and deep, the situation seems to be easing up just a bit. The unemployment rate in our local workforce region for June was seven percent; a 3.1% decrease from the adjusted rate of 10.1% for May. Businesses reopening fully or partially, furloughed employees returning to work, and individuals searching for new employment opportunities were all a part of the changing, somewhat positive numbers. Additionally, CareerSource Gulf Coast has experienced an increase in the number of individuals showing interest in employment opportunities within the region.

The current environment seems to be the best time for us to reintroduce Employ Florida, the state’s free employment-related online platform. It is a job matching marketplace that is current with the local hiring trends. It’s virtual, it’s free, and in addition to job matching, the site also provides other important job seeker and employer information.

For employers looking to recruit talent, Employ Florida is the place to post open positions with information including the job description, required qualifications, and salary. We can utilize this information to match potential candidates to employment opportunities based on their credentials. Employers can also conduct “candidate searches” within Employ Florida to find talent based on criteria like occupation title or occupational experience.

In situations where employers are recruiting for specialized positions with extensive screening protocols, we can help ease the recruitment process by conducting pre-screenings and issuing job referrals for candidates who meet the position qualifications.

Aside from posting job positions and employee recruitment, Employ Florida has many useful tools that will be helpful to employers. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity updates the Employ Florida site with information related to the local labor market, essential data for understanding the local employment situation (labor force, wages, demographics, education/training). Information regarding market trends and educational services are also available.

Job seekers can also greatly benefit from using Employ Florida. Individuals who create an account (become registered) with an updated resume and relevant employment profile information can be matched with current career opportunities that parallel their qualifications (education, training, experience).

Labor market information is a useful tool for job seekers, as well. This data provides local salary ranges by occupation/position, occupational availability, and the number of qualified individuals for specific

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positions. Just as employers utilize Employ Florida to view potential job candidates, job seekers can utilize Employ Florida to view and learn more about specific employers. Additionally, Employ Florida has features such as its resume builder to assist job seekers with creating and editing an up to date resume. Also available is information about financial services, community services, and education services to connect job seekers with the resources to help them make crucial decisions about potential careers and career paths.

Employ Florida is a valuable resource for both employers and job seekers. If you have not explored this platform before, this is a great time for a test drive. We have knowledgeable staff onsite and on standby to help navigate the process if you have any questions.

We can also assist with posting jobs, recruiting and screening candidates, and facilitating connections between employers and job seekers in our area.

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.

United Way of Northwest Florida serves six counties: Bay, Gulf, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington.

Th Through our Affiliated Agency partners and dozens of other non-profits in our area, we’re proud to build a community the is in which there lasting change and all individuals and families achieve their potential.

To donate, go to UnitedWayNWFL.org

bay economic development alliance In August, Florida Trend featured a story

by Gulf Coast State College (GCSC), The St. Joe Company (St. Joe), and Bay Economic Development Alliance (Bay EDA) about the investments being made by GCSC in the Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS) program. The investments being made by GCSC and other community partners are expanding their offerings and creating tailored training programs to prepare our workforce for quality careers in unmanned systems. From these programs, a key opportunity for new economic development success in Bay County is emerging.

Through the UVS programs at GCSC, companies are starting to recognize the talent the programs are producing. This is spurring the desire for companies to collaborate with the College within the UVS realm. Combine this with the planned expansion of unmanned systems at Tyndall Air Force Base through the new MQ-9 Reaper mission and the unmanned underwater research occurring at the Naval Support Activity Center- Panama City, and the community becomes

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BECCA HARDIN PRESIDENT a prime area for UVS manufacturing companies and research and development entities to be located.

Bay EDA is working closely with GCSC and creating a targeted marketing plan to attract these companies to Northwest Florida. This sector is a prime target to be in Bay County. The assets of our community can rival all others in the unmanned system realm. From development-ready sites at our International Airport and VentureCrossings, our educational programs, and exiting military members, the community is ready for success in this sector. To attract companies, the Bay EDA is working closely with GCSC, The St. Joe Company, and other community partners to provide turnkey solutions to these companies. In this growing sector, Bay County is on the leading edge of economic development attractiveness for companies. Combine the existing real estate assets, the new programs at GCSC, and the growing military presence in this sector and Bay County becomes a prime location for new company investments. To read the full story on the expanding UVS program at GCSC, visit our website at BayEDA.com.

DAN ROWE PRESIDENT & CEO

Panama City Beach, best known for its 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and emerald-green waters, where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge, has officially reopened and is welcoming visitors back to the sunny destination this fall. With 320 days of sunshine annually and mild temperatures, fall is the perfect time to make new memories at the Real.Fun.Beach and take in the beautiful wide-open spaces and endless outdoor experiences.

Like many cities across the country, Panama City Beach has sought new ways of doing business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the destination is committed to providing a safe and fun escape, with all restaurants, attractions, and other businesses modifying their services to abide by local, state, and federal guidelines. For this year’s fall festival season, things might be a little different, but Panama City Beach is providing alternative opportunities for visitors to amplify their experience.

The destination is thrilled to announce that the first virtual Pirates of the High Seas Festival will kick off their exciting fall events season.

Panama City Beach is hopeful that this virtual event, happening on Columbus Day weekend, will bring a wave of fun-filled adventures for all. The festival will include a variety of virtual scavenger hunts, costume contests, and even an epic pirate battle, featuring lots of pirate swag and sword-swinging showdowns!

In addition to virtual events, Panama City Beach invites residents and visitors to safely explore the destination’s picture-perfect, Caribbean-like outdoor experiences. Whether it is exploring a remote island, reeling in a big catch, spotting wildlife in a nature sanctuary, practicing yoga on the beach, or scuba diving near a shipwreck, there is a wide variety of pursuits available for all ages.

To make an informed decision about upcoming trips, look for the “Stay PCB Current” information found throughout the destination’s website, visitpanamacitybeach.com. Panama City Beach is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of its local population as well as its guests and will continue to abide by the guidelines set forth by all elected officials.

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B I L L H U S F E LT SUPERINTENDENT

It has been said many times that it takes a village to raise a child and that axiom is as true today as it was when it was first uttered. Here, in Bay County, it takes more than 3,500 employees AND the assistance of all of our families to educate and nurture our students. Our village, sadly, had to become virtual in March when the DOE mandated that schools close for the pandemic and it was a loooong 160 days before we were able to welcome students back in person, and remotely, on August 20th.

To say that I am proud of each one of our employees would be a gross understatement. In March, they dropped everything to work with us to develop an emergency distance learning plan that none of us could have dreamed would have to last until the end of the school year. In the late summer, they working with us to develop our own remote learning plan called BayLink to enable some of our most vulnerable students to learn from home.

And in the middle of that, our employees collaborated with Chartwells and served

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more than 900,000 meals to our community. That effort was supported by the Bay County Commission/Bay County Emergency Management who funded the transportation costs. Our employees also helped deliver more than 630,000 pounds of food alongside Mercy Chefs. And they paved the way for school during the era of Covid-19 with impromptu summer remedial programs at the behest of the Governor and did all they could to prepare their classrooms for the era of social distancing.

Seagrass Village offers the finest Educators and I consider all of our employees in this category because each one of us

senior experience for those an independent living has the opportunity to change the lives of the children inseeking our community, really are resort lifestyle. Luxury living, cozyavillas, the unsung heroes in society and so I’d like to encourageapartment each of you to take moartful dining, zestful activities, ment this week to thank the educators in your lives. We will never be able to pay them onsite swimming pool, fitness center and salon. And we’re pet-friendly!

enough or reward them enough, but a simple “thank you” or note of appreciation can be priceless recognition of all of their sacrifices and hard work.

Thank you for continuing to support Bay District Schools. It’s an honor to be your Superintendent and we sincerely appreciate all you do for our children, our staff, and

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1. Grand Opening for Bella Roma Tuscan Grill | 2. Grand Opening for Truland Homes 3. Ground Breaking for Dat Cajun Place | 4. Ribbon Cutting for Johnson Roofing Solutions 5. Grand Opening for Candlewood Suites | 6. Grand Opening for Shore Thing Grooming 7. Ribbon Cutting for Overwatch Risk Solutions | 8. Ribbon Cutting for Cheryl Fulcher, Mary Kay 9. Grand Opening for Slim Chickens | 10. Ribbon Cutting for The Treasure Box by C&M 11. Grand Opening for Blue Skies Business Solutions | 12. Ribbon Cutting for Steiner Event Group

The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee welcomes the newest members of the Beach Chamber. If you haven't scheduled your business' Grand Opening or Ribbon Cutting, contact our Director of Membership, Shannon Richmond, at (850) 235-1159.

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LETTER FROM YOUR CHAMBER REP Can you believe it is September already! Where did the summer go?

Hopefully, you have danced between the raindrops this summer and found plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful beaches we are lucky enough to call home!

I just found it fitting since this is our Health & Wellness edition, to give you some ways to make sure your membership is in tip-top shape.

• Make sure you are receiving our weekly Beach Buzz e-newsletter as this will keep you updated on all of our events and introduce you to new members as they join our Beach Chamber family.

• Follow us on our social media platforms: Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and @mypcbchamber on Instagram.

• Post your “Proud Member” sticker on your door. And we can send you a digital copy to share on your marketing materials.

• Display your membership plaque. Each year you receive an updated insert to display, so be sure to change it out.

• Review your business listing on our website, pcbeach.org, and in our Visitor and Relocation Guide to make sure your listing and category are correct.

• Perfect your elevator speech for networking events. You should be able to give your name, position, business name, what your business offers, and your ideal referrals in 30 seconds.

DAV ID POW ELL

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CARRIE INF INGER BUSINESS/MORTGAGE LOAN ADMINISTRATOR

• Follow and interact with fellow Chamber Members on social media.

If you’re satisfied with their services, show some “Chamber LOVE” by submitting a review.

• Attend Grand Openings, Ground Breakings, and Ribbon Cuttings.

You do not have to be an Ambassador to attend these events; this is a great opportunity to meet new business owners and fellow Chamber members. (you can find the schedule on our weekly e-blast, under Ambassador events) • Most importantly, get involved and make long-lasting business connections and friends.

KEL LY LIT TLEFIELD BUSINESS/MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO SPECIALIST

KENZY PEA KE

BUS INES S LOAN OFFI CER

Thank you for your membership with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce!

Here’s to connecting the dots!

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NEW MEMBERS 3P America, LLC

Potter's Landscaping & Services

Advantage Refrigeration & Air, Inc.

Powur Energy

All About Garage Doors

Reedcrete, LLC

Alpha Foundations

Serenity South Massage Studio

Barracuda Beach

Shores + Sage

Beach Island One Stop Beach Shop

Sitte Construction & Roofing, Inc.

Blue Skies Business Solutions

Steiner Event Group, LLC

Capt. Anderson's Event Center

The Affordable Energy Center

Coldwell Banker Realty - Yvette Colona

The Treasure Box by C & M

Community Health and Rehabilitation Center

Tier One Disposal Services

Crossroads Building Supply, LLC

UniFirst

DAG Architects

Vitas Healthcare

Dave's Garage Door Specialists, Inc. Davidson Deezigns & Graphics Edward Jones Investments - Ethan Brown Engineered Cooling Services Giambra Vending Gulf Coast Christmas, LLC Hallin Hearts Herndon Electric, Inc. House of Henry Humane Society of Bay County Thrift & Gift Jessica Lyng Insurance & Financial Group LLC : Allstate (Beach) Johnny's Crazy Deals - Furniture Outlet Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookies MidSouth Bank (Beach location) New York Life Insurance Company Wesley Hayes Paradise Tours People 1st Real Estate, LLC

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R E N E WA L S 1 YEAR

2 YEARS

Air Quality Assessors (AQA)

Bay County Property Appraiser

Andrew Reuther State Farm

Capital City Bank

Back Yard Burgers

Cook's Pest Control

Beach Girls PR & Marketing, LLC

Emerald Coast Jiu-Jitsu

Bella Cabinet Depot

GC Auto, LLC

Burke Merchant Solutions, LLC

GO! Communications

Clean Environmental Solutions

Lindsey's Suite Deals Furniture

Coastal Lock & Key, Inc.

Lisa French Blogger

Complete General Contractors, Inc.

LSI Vacation Rentals

CondoCierge

Meeks Construction, Inc.

ENCO Electronic Systems

Newby's Brew and Booze House

Habitat Hardwood Floors

Outlaws Bar-B-Q

Hamco Business Solutions, LLC

Panama City Beach Photography By

Hang Five

Jenny

Janssen, Siracusa, Keegan, PLLC

Panama City Beach Weddings

Jessica Lyng Insurance & Financial

Paparazzi Gourmet Deli, LLC

Group LLC : Allstate

Beachtown Chiropractic Co.

LAT30 Strategic Partners

Plum Delightful

LGBTQ Center of Bay County, Inc.

Simply Self Esteem

Made in the Shade Bay Walton

Sonny's BBQ

MaineBPhotography

The Little Mustard Seed

New Vantage Construction, LLC

Tropic PC

Panhandle Shrimp Prime My Body

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Senior Helpers

30A Media Corp 30A Television

Springhill Suites By Marriott, Panama

Biomat USA Southeast

City Beach Beachfront

FirstService Residential

Stylecrest, Inc.

Gulf Coast Burger Co.

Sunrise Cafe & Bakery

Gulf Coast Leak Detection, LLC

Supreme Paper, LLC

Humane Society of Bay County

Swampy Jack's WONGO Adventure

Ideal Climate Experts, LLC

The Blake at Panama City Beach

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Palmetto Dental Taziki's The Eye Gallery Runner's Edge Race Timing Shrimp Boat Restaurant The Place at Grand Lagoon The Sleep Center Thomas Donut and Snack Shop

4 YEARS Affordable Home Insurance Bay Point Golf Club BayTown Insurance Solutions Davis Appliance On The Beach Hill Coleman, LLC Holiday Golf Club Lagoon Pontoons St. Andrew Bay Land Co., LLC The Grand Marlin Panama City Beach Waste Management

5 YEARS

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Dee's Hang-Out Dermatology SouthEast Panama City Emerald Beach Properties, Inc. McGhee CPA and Consultants PA The Hartley Press, Inc.

6 YEARS BancorpSouth Bank Emerald Coast Olive Oil My Massage Clinic Paradise Gulf Properties The Arc of the Bay The Work Studies Institute

7 YEARS Camping World of PC Pieces on the Beach, LLC Pirates Cove & Lighthouse Marinas Psychological Fitness Associates ReliantSouth Construction Group The Print Shop, Inc.

8 YEARS Days Inn Honda of Bay County/VW of Panama City Peoples First Insurance Services, LLC

9 YEARS Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital Holy Nativity Episcopal School Man in the Sea Museum Surf Style

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Boon Docks Restaurant, Inc.

Coastal Marina Management

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW-

Miracle Strip Junior Woman's

Ernest M. House

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Fortune Fish Gulf

Carrabbas Italian Grill

WonderWorks

Panama City Symphony

Keller Williams Success Realty

Orchestra

Redwire/Sonitrol

Publix Super Markets at

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Magnolia Plaza

Healthy Start of Bay, Franklin &

Washington County Tourist

15 YEARS

Gulf Counties

Development Council

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat

Junior League of Panama City

McInnis Builders, LLC

Life Management Center of

Panhandle Helicopter, LLC

Northwest Florida, Inc.

13 YEARS

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ocean Towers Beach Club

Gortemoller Engineering, Inc.

Odditorium

Sunsations

VRI/Landmark

Woodlawn United Methodist Church

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Charter Senior Living

Burke Blue

Dirty Dick's Crabhouse

Trusted For Over

58 Years

Sunset Inn

25 YEARS CPC Office Technologies

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Princess Condo Rental, Inc.

Rock'It Lanes

26 YEARS 18 YEARS

Publix Super Markets at

Optimist Club of the Beaches

Breakfast Point Marketplace

ShoreHouse Furniture

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Half Hitch

Beach Scene

Northwest Florida Beaches

CYber SYtes, Inc.

International Airport

J. R. Arnold High School

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

21 YEARS

28 YEARS

Boys & Girls Club of Bay County

Gulf Glo Banners & Signs

Pinnacle Port Vacation Rentals

WPGX TV Fox 28

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Foundation of Strength.

Pillar of Service.

Legacy of Stability.

First Federal Bank has been dedicated to our customers’ personal and business banking needs since 1962.

Checking & Savings Online + Mobile Banking Business & SBA Lending

Residential Lending

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Personal Lending

Ace Home Helpers

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Buffalo Rock Pepsi

Bay Cars

Treasure Island Marina

ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc. Visit Panama City Beach

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31 YEARS WJHG-NBC/WECP-CBS TV

33 YEARS Hancock Whitney Bank Lamar Advertising Signal Hill Golf Course Summerhouse Condominiums TECO/Peoples Gas

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Bay County’s leader in heart care The Heart Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is the only comprehensive heart and vascular program in the Panama City area. Our team leads Bay County in the number of heart surgeries, and we are the only hospital performing open-heart surgery in the area. From routine procedures to complex care, have confidence knowing we deliver the heart care that’s right for you.

Don’t delay getting care at this time. We have strong safety precautions in place, and are fully prepared for your safety while in our care.

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