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commentary It’s said that time flies when you’re having fun. I agree with that but would also add “and when you are crazy busy!” That statement accurately reflects this last year and how, unbelievably, we are nearing the end of 2013. What a year it’s been! Near the end of 2012, our Board of Directors met and developed a plan containing our goals and objectives for 2013—a roadmap, if you will, for how we as a chamber could best serve our member businesses and our community as a whole. I’m happy to report that we’ve made significant progress on that plan thanks to the hard work that Josie, Sharon, Loraine, the Board of Directors, the Ambassadors, and all of the other volunteers who continue to contribute day in and day out. Our Education and Governmental Affairs committees teamed up and worked closely with the school district to help lobby critical education issues to our legislators. We, along with the other four area chambers, serve as active members on the Santa Rosa County Legislative Coalition, keeping our finger on the pulse and providing important input on issues that might affect our businesses. We’ve seen significant changes this year in regards to the economic development responsibilities within the county. Our Business Development committee has been involved every step of the way and plays an active role in the new structure. I can’t say enough about the job our Business Development committee did pulling The Gulf Breeze Business and Family Expo together this year. It was one of the most successful events we’ve seen as a chamber in recent years. Our membership growth is exceeding expectations and most importantly, the engagement we’re seeing from our members is on the rise. This engagement strengthens us as a chamber and enables us to increase the positive impact we can have on our community. As a long time chamber member who can directly correlate the success of my business to my involvement with the chamber, I encourage you to get engaged! There are so many different ways to get involved, and I assure you that the time you invest will manifest itself in multiple positive ways for your business. It has been my pleasure to serve as your Chairman of the Board for 2013. I want to thank everyone for their support and wish all of you success in the coming year. Dave Mungai Chairman of the Board of Directors Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce
I love this issue of the Gulf Breeze Magazine. It is like taking a drive on a Sunday afternoon. You take a look in the rearview mirror and note what is past and then look out the windshield to the road stretching out ahead. In this issue enjoy our year-in-review article that details what areas of Gulf Breeze have undergone change during 2013. Some of them are quite tangible, others verge on the ethereal. We also showcase the revived Tiger Point Golf Club and the growing impact of Pensacola State College – South Santa Rosa Center. And be sure to check out our list of all the great events coming up throughout the area for the festive, holiday season. You may even want to cut this page out so you don’t miss a thing. Christmas shopping is high on your priority list, I’m sure. To complete your gift list, please visit all the many wonderful stores and shops that we have in Gulf Breeze. Maybe your New Year’s resolutions include moving to a different house, developing a new product line or service in your company, getting a new pet, or changing something about your health or your body. Keep in mind that the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber has lots of local businesses that can help you do any of those things. Visiting the Business Directory on www.gulfbreezechamber.com is a great first step to keeping that resolution. Or give us a call at (850) 932-7888 and we will be glad to recommend a business to you. Beginning with Thanksgiving and moving right through the New Year, have a blessed holiday season. Serving you, Josie Cotti President/CEO Gulf Breeze Area Chamber 8
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chambernews 2014 Gulf Area Chamber Board of Directors The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Nominating Committee and Board is pleased to announce the members of the 2014 Board of Directors. 2014 Executive Committee Dave Alverson, Gulf States Insurance Group - Chairman of the Board Dave Mungai, Choice Video Services - Past Chairman Sharon Pitts, Loftis Marine Division, Inc. - Chairman Elect Shannon Westmorland, Bayside Collision Center - Secretary Rick Cantin, Richard H. Cantin, CPA/Breeze Payroll - Treasurer 2014 Directors Angela Carter, Gulf Power Company Dave Szymanski, City of Gulf Breeze Don Abrams, Breeze Cinema 8 Don Richards, United Peninsula Association Jamie Walker, eKS Payment Solutions Jan Hruska, Breezy Boat City Jim Robert, Plastic Engraving Lisa Newell, Gulf Breeze News & Splash! Magazine Michelle Horton, Pensacola State College- South Santa Rosa Campus Mike Hamstra, AppRiver, LLC Mike Layton, FSi Group Scott Shanks, Edward Jones Steve McNally, J.W. Dunnwright Construction Tim Wise, Prudential Financial Todd St. Ores, Gulf Coast Air Care
Gulf Breeze Christmas Parade Gulf Breeze will hold its Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7th beginning at 10 am. The parade will start behind Gulf Breeze High School and travel down Shoreline Drive to McLane. If you would like to participate in the parade, please visit Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Dr. to register.
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businessofthemonth August 2013 Gulf Breeze Chick-fil-A On Nov. 1, 2012, owners John and Ann Marie Stopper opened the newly built Gulf Breeze Chick-fil-A. The restaurant has been more than a great place to get delicious, quick food. They have been a generous corporate neighbor and a welcome addition to both the City of Gulf Breeze and the Gulf Breeze Chamber. In the brief time that John and Ann Marie have been in Gulf Breeze, they have made a huge impact on the Gulf Breeze community. In addition to providing much needed jobs in a tough economic environment, they have benefited those who need it most, from collecting school supplies for those in need, to feeding our service members, golfers and volunteers at the Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament. Visit John and Ann Marie and their team at 310 Gulf Breeze Parkway, in the City of Gulf Breeze, for delicious, quick food and/or your catering needs by calling (850) 932-5400. September 2013 Innisfree Hotels In 1985, Innisfree Hotels started with only one property. Since that day, they have grown to one of the largest hotel management companies in the South. They employ thousands of people, many of them in the local area, and also from Norfolk, Va. to Lake Okeechobee, Fla. Their properties include hotels, RV parks, Jet Centers, a digital marketing enterprise and an innovative eco-friendly restaurant. They have won such coveted awards as the Holiday Inn Developer of the Year Award, the PACE award, the Hampton Development Award and three IHG awards. Innisfree Hotels have always been very active in the local community. Their founder has been recently elected to the Gulf Power Board, adopted a school, serves on the Board of Independence for the Blind of West Florida, and last November rappelled over the side of the 18-story Hilton in a fundraising event for the local Boy Scouts of America. You can reach the Innisfree Hotels Corporate Office by calling (850) 934-3609 or by visiting their office located at 113 Baybridge Professional Park, Gulf Breeze. October 2013 Richard H. Cantin, CPA Richard H. Cantin, CPA, has owned and managed multiple small businesses throughout his accounting career. This unique insight allows him to troubleshoot problems and offer flexible accounting services to meet diverse business goals. As a huge supporter of local chambers, he volunteers his time to serve as the treasurer of both the Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach Chambers. As a testament to his success, he has recently increased staff and opened an expansion office in the Fort Walton Beach area. Rick and his accounting team help small business owners
throughout Pensacola and Northwest Florida gain peace of mind by taking care of taxes, payroll, bookkeeping and more. Contact Rick at (850) 9343730 (Gulf Breeze) or (850) 226-6082 (Mary Esther) to set up an appointment for your accounting needs. Or visit Rick and his team at 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 14 (located in the Harbourtown Shopping Village), in Gulf Breeze, and/or 151 Mary Esther Boulevard #311, in Mary Esther. November 2013 Dignity Memorial/Bayview Memorial Park/Fisher-Pou An award-winning firm and a Dignity Memorial provider in Pensacola, Fla., Bayview Memorial Park/Fisher-Pou is committed to helping families with compassionate, professional and personal service to honor the memory of loved ones. They are situated on 56.5 acres, replete with mature trees, seasonal flowers and well-kept landscaping. As part of a network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, they not only provide the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorial services. They believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. Contact Bayview Memorial Park/Fisher-Pou at (850) 432-7805 or visit them at 3351 Scenic Highway 90 East, in the city of Pensacola, for all your funeral, cremation, cemetery and memorial service needs. December 2013 The Blake at Gulf Breeze The Blake at Gulf Breeze is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community featuring refreshing coastal architecture. They have redefined the term “Senior Living Community.� The Blake provides fine and casual dining, salon services, outpatient therapy, a theatre room, an activity room, several gathering areas, a custom putting green and activity court, and beautiful courtyards. Choose from a variety of suites offering flexible floor plans, kitchenettes, courtyard views and individual climate controls. The Blake partners with specialized and experienced health care providers to achieve a high level of resident care and supervision. They offer unmatched care that provides a joyful, relaxing home to their residents and peace of mind for their families. The Blake has programs in place to encourage residents to give back to their communities and enrich the lives of others through volunteer opportunities with The Ronald McDonald House and the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Visit the Blake at Gulf Breeze and their staff at 4410 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. Or give them a call at (850) 934-4306. GB
businessbriefs Santa Rosa County Recognizes Several Gulf Breeze/Navarre Businesses At the 2013 Industry Appreciation Luncheon in Milton, seven businesses received accolades from the County’s Economic Development Office and Business Development Coalition. Four Gulf Breeze/Navarre area businesses were recognized. The Innovation Award went to AppRiver, whose corporate offices are in the City of Gulf Breeze. AppRiver is a worldwide leader in email and web security solutions for businesses of all sizes. Recently, AppRiver and other local tech companies established Innovation Coast to market this area to the technology industry. www.appriver.com The Entrepreneurship Award went to eKiosk Payment Solutions(eKS). eKiosk is a Gulf Breeze business founded in 2010 by two young men who were raised in Gulf Breeze. eKS provides merchant processing and other business solutions to companies throughout Florida and Alabama, including egiving kiosks for local churches. www.ekspayments.com The Small Business of the Year award went to Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc. in recognition of job growth. Kool Breeze has been providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to commercial and residential customers since 1986 and is well known for their community service. www.koolbreeze.com. The Retailer of the Year Award went to all four Santa Rosa County Wal-Marts in recognition of their outstanding support of their local communities. Gulf Breeze is blessed to have two Wal-Marts serving the residents and businesses in our area. Lifeguard Ambulance Service was honored with the Business Expansion Award. Lifeguard serves all of Santa Rosa County and is the eighth largest employer in Santa Rosa County, having expanded its workforce by 300 percent in the last six years. Adventures Unlimited - a Milton tourism destination with canoeing, kayaking, tubing, ropes courses, and camping along the Coldwater Creek – received the Tourism Award,. and Fabbro Marine Group/Cape Horn Boats received a special honor from Shannon Ogletree, Executive Director of the EDO. They received the Director’s Award in recognition for being the only company that started and remains in operation within the Santa Rosa Industrial Park. Beautification Projects Need Your Help The United Peninsula Association is busy fulfilling its commitment to beautify Highway 98 from Gulf Breeze to Navarre. They have completed the first phases of this large-scale landscaping project along. They have been able to tap into FDOT and other grants to cover the cost of cleaning up the areas, installing sprinklers as needed, and purchasing grass, trees, and
shrubbery. Now they need you! Please, if you are a local business, non-profit agency or individual who would like to contribute financially to help with maintenance, contact Don Richards at (404) 915-9394 or email him at don_richards@bellsouth.net. Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council Welcoming the World to the Gulf Coast The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to create and encourage collaboration between like-minded community stakeholders who value sharing the Central Gulf Coast with the rest of the world. The Council works with the United States State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program to bring people from all over the world to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the U.S.A. firsthand. The program operates under authority of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act). Its emphasis is to increase mutual understanding through communication at the personal and professional levels. The Council seeks to grow its contact base within the Pensacola Bay area business community. The more diverse this base, the more opportunities international visitors will have to learn. If you would be interested in having dinner or coffee with international guests throughout the year, please contact Jena Melancon at (850) 5950817 or jena@gulfcoastdiplomacy.org. Visit the website for more information about upcoming visitors. www.gulfcoastdiplomacy.org. Midway Fire District’s 50th Anniversary and Sponsorship Club The Midway Fire District will be celebrating 50 years of service to the community at our annual Christmas banquet on Dec. 14, 2013. They will honor both past and present figures who have made Midway Fire District what it is today. The Department has created a sponsorship club to show local support and to make this event a special celebration. Sponsors can donate items, make a monetary gift, or give gift certificates. These donations help the Department fund their special events throughout the year, including santa run, fun day, and fire prevention education. There are three levels in the Sponsorship Club: the Firefighter’s club ($100-150), the Officer’s club ($150-200), and the Chief ’s club ($200+). To show their appreciation for your support, sponsors will receive a parade style fireman helmet that can be personalized with your name or business name. Any items you wish to donate may be dropped off at Station 1 at 1322 College Parkway or call 932-4771 and ask for Chief Jonathan Kanzigg. They will also be glad to pick up your donation.
Santa Rosa County Safe Communities Designation Santa Rosa County, through the hard work of Daniel Hahn, SAFER Administrator for the County, is applying to be only the fourth county with a Safe Communities America designation from the National Safety Council. The other three counties are in New Mexico, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Santa Rosa County has already been recognized as one of the best places to live, ranking 10th out of 25 counties in a CNN report. Having a Safe Communities Designation will be beneficial for economic development, tourism, business, and community pride. The application process has taken almost 18 months and has included over a year of data collection of injuries in Santa Rosa County, a survey of programs in place that mitigate these injuries/issues, and the development of a 117 page application. In Dec. two evaluators will visit the County to make their on-site assessment of the information documented in the application. If you have questions or would like to be a part of this goal, contact Daniel Hahn at (850) 983-4606 or email danielh@santarosa.fl.gov. Resurfacing US 98/Gulf Breeze Parkway Florida’s Department of Transportation is wrapping up its resurfacing project from Navarre to the Gulf Breeze Zoo and is ready to begin the same process from the Zoo to the Pensacola Bay Bridge. All work is scheduled to be done from 7 pm to 7 am every day. Drivers should anticipate some lane closures along Highway 98 during these hours. Travelers on Highway 98 have not experienced a lot of issues while the initial phase of construction took place, so Gulf Breeze residents and businesses do not need to feel anxious about the current program. The goal of the project is to mill and resurface the roadway, widen existing shoulders, construct new bicycle lanes from Gondolier Blvd east to the Zoo entrance, and enhance safety by upgrading to American with Disabilities Act design standards and improving existing signage, pavement markings and signalized intersections. “The $11.4 million dollar project should be completed by the spring of 2015,” said Courtney Humbaugh, the local representative for ABCCommunications. ABC is handling all project information for FDOT. To keep up to date on the project, you can sign up for e-newsletters at info@US98gulfbreezeparkway.com. If you need more specific information, contact Stacey Wallace at (850) 228-2667 or swallace@abc-communications.net. You can also talk to Ian Satter with FDOT, (888) 6380250, Ext. 1205, or ian.satter@dot.state.fl.us.
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ambassadorsofthequarter The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber is pleased to honor two of its Ambassadors for their diligent work on behalf of the Chamber over the last two quarters. Ambassadors are the friendly face of the Chamber; they help promote and develop strong relationships between the Chamber, its members and the local business community.
Melanie Essary
Mike Layton
Position: President/Attorney Company: Essary Law Firm
Position: Business Development Representative/Marketing Consultant Company: FSi Group
I assist my clients in developing a comprehensive, custom-designed estate plan to meet their own individual needs that is centered around either a Will or a Living Trust. Each estate plan includes personal care documents to allow the client’s family to care for them or their property should they be unable to do so for themselves, setting out guidelines for family to follow so that their client’s wishes may be both known and followed. In addition, I assist family members through the court process, known as probate, when a loved one has passed away leaving assets needing to be transferred to their loved ones. I sit down with each client and answer all of their questions and discuss what needs to be done in their unique circumstance so the client is comfortable and knows what to expect of the probate process.
FSi Group is your total business solution. Their product offerings now consist of printing, promotional products, apparel, office supplies, office furniture, and break room/cleaning supplies. Whether you are looking for that perfect promotional product for an upcoming event or need to furnish a new office, Mike can assist you.
Personal Insights: 1. What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy helping my clients have the peace of mind that they have taken care of something they have often left undone too long. I enjoy getting to know each of my clients as the individuals that they are and their own unique families. I have met some really great people in my practice, and I really enjoy helping them. 2. Do you have any causes or organizations that you support or are actively involved in? I help out whenever I can around my church. I volunteered at my church’s VBS this year; I provide food for needy families, toys for children and stockings for soldiers. I also donated services for the church to auction off to raise funds for a mission trip and provided probono services for another member when it was brought to my attention he needed assistance. I also help out wherever I can in my oldest daughter’s classroom. I guess I just wait until something speaks to me and then jump in to help. 3. What is your favorite thing to do in the Pensacola Bay area? That’s hard because there are so many fun things to do, but I love going to the beach with my two girls and going to all of the wonderful festivals and parades. I’ve never lived in a place that seems to have something special going on every week. GB
Personal Insights: 1. What do you enjoy most about your job? The best part of my job is the networking. I enjoy meeting people and making new friends. It is also very rewarding to assist my clients with their unique product needs. We offer thousands of products, and it is a challenge to stay well-versed in all of them. It is a challenge I welcome. 2. Do you have any causes or organizations that you support or are actively involved in? My wife and I have been members of First Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. I am very involved in the church’s music program. I sing with the Sanctuary Choir and play guitar and sing with our Praise Team. I am also active in the Pensacola “Downtown” Rotary Club. Rotary supports many organizations both locally and internationally. I even get to ring the Salvation Army bell once a year in front of Walmart. My involvement with Business Networking International has been a major factor in growing my business. I truly value the friendships I have made through BNI. I just finished serving on the United Ministries Board of Directors. United Ministries is a Christian organization that provides temporary financial assistance to folks trying to pay their rent and keep their power on. I have been a supporter of this fine organization for years. Last, but not least, is my association with the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber. I try to attend as many Monthly Breakfasts and Business After Hours as possible. I stay active because it is good for business, and I have a great time. 3. What is your favorite thing to do in the Pensacola Bay area? That is a tough question. There is so much to experience in the two county area. Quality shows at the Saenger, outdoor festivals and Pensacola Beach immediately come to mind. However, I would have to say there is nothing quite like attending a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game at the new Maritime Park. Professional baseball overlooking Pensacola Bay, cold beer and a hot dog. What a winning combination!
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who’snewtothe chamber? Andrews Research & Education Institute CareMinders Home Care Eager Beaver Professional Tree Care, LLC Emerald Beach Weddings & Events Gulf Breeze Recovery Gypsy Sole Threads, LLC Jim Cox K9 Splash-N-Dash Kelly Services Marty Campbell Photography.com Gallery & Studio Massage Envy Spa McDonald's Store #4634 Mills Eye & Facial Surgery Oak Ridge Gun Range Gulf Breeze, LLC Pensacola Beach RV Resort, LLC ROXO Wellness Speech & Communication Center of Navarre SquareBox Photographic Strand the Salon Sunshine Marketers The Daily Pages White Sand Beach Weddings & Events
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City Successfully Takes Over Tiger Point Golf Club
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The Panhandle of Florida is well known throughout the region for its white sand beaches and high quality of life, but also for its acres of sprawling fairways. The latter attribute is something that locals and visitors alike have come to love about this area, giving golfers plenty of variety in their outings from bucolic to seaside settings where a relaxing game can be enjoyed with friends, family or business partners.
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In Gulf Breeze, the Tiger Point Golf Club offers just that and much more in its list of amenities which make it the perfect spot not only for a fun and challenging round of golf, but also a leisurely meal or a setting for weddings, meetings and other events. In the last year, the former owner of the course Meadowbrook was seeking a buyer to avoid having to close the facility entirely. “The City of Gulf Breeze realized that an opportunity existed relative to the necessary expansion of their waste water treatment facility, which is adjacent to Tiger Point’s West Course,” says Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation director Ron Pulley. “With the purchase of Tiger Point Golf Club at $2.7 million, the City would own the land necessary to expand the existing treatment plant instead of having to purchase land elsewhere and construct a completely new treatment plant. The opportunity to expand the existing facility instead of having to relocate and build an entirely new facility saved the rate payers and the City an estimated $20 million.” The investment by the City has many benefits in addition to utilizing the space for the adjacent treatment plant. Without the buyer the golf course would have closed, leaving a large area of unused space and possibly negatively affecting the surrounding residential and business real estate market. The investment should also raise revenue for the City in the long run. In the year since the purchase the City has begun the lengthy renovation process, updating and repairing necessary areas to get the club and grounds in top condition. Among other projects, new fences have been installed along the northern perimeter of the golf courses, six holes of an 18 hole irrigation renovation project have been completed, seawalls on four holes have been repaired, a nursery green established, a maintenance building has been demolished and replaced, maintenance equipment has been replaced, repairs to the main clubhouse buildings have been initiated, the waterways that lie on 14 of the 18 total East Course holes have been cleaned, and construction has been approved on two new on course restroom facilities. “In short, we are well on our way to providing the most enjoyable golf experience in the region,” Pulley says.
Golfers or anyone looking for a tasty meal can enjoy the Tiger Point Golf Club’s restaurant the Sunset Grille. Chef Jesse Sproles joined the Tiger Point team in 2012 and has brought his Southern style and passion for food along with 10 years of culinary experience. Sunday brunch and daily lunch are available as well as a weekend dinner menu that includes succulent Gulf Coast-inspired items like a fresh catch or Southern paella. “The Sunset Grill offers the best lunch menu and value in the area. Jesse Sproles, our Food & Beverage director, has also put together a dinner menu available Thursday through Saturday that includes a prime rib that rivals the finest beef houses in Kansas City,” Pulley says. Additionally, Tiger Point can accommodate events ranging from less than ten to more than 400 people, offering a variety of venues within the facility like a board room for smaller corporate functions, a contemporary lounge, a covered outdoor terrace, a banquet hall and several outdoor options on the greens. Receptions, bridal parties or any other event can be hosted with stunning panoramic views of the Gulf providing gorgeous surrounding scenery. Looking ahead, Pulley says the golf club, under the direction of the City and mayor, is committed to being a contributing member of our community and is always welcoming community input going forward. Plans are in the works for the coming year to continue improving. “The most exciting opportunity in our immediate future is an upcoming workshop with City Council during which we will present our proposal for the renovation of the 18 hole West Course and the renovations to the Clubhouse,” he says. Nestled along the Santa Rosa Sound, the Tiger Point Golf Club is not only a beautiful setting for a round of golf, but also for a dinner out with friends or as the backdrop for any important event. More than that, it’s progressing as a sound investment for the City. With the many changes and improvements the facility has seen throughout 2013, the Tiger Point Golf Club is ripe for further growth and even more promise in 2014. GB
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2013: A Look Back
By Josie Cotti
Business and Economic Development The main area of economic growth in 2013 was the resurgence of small businesses. All along Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, strip malls began a renaissance as small businesses opened their doors or expanded their footprint. While some locations were recently vacated in 2012, many of them had been vacant for much longer, thus indicating an upward turn for the small entrepreneur. Two large chains also established a presence in the area. 2013 also saw the establishment of the Santa Rosa Business Coalition and Legislative Coalition. Each group was organized by all five chambers in Santa Rosa County with the goal of providing a louder, private voice for our business community in the economic development and government arenas respectively. As these two business-led organizations mature in 2014, local businesses should feel the benefit of their efforts.
1. Live Oak Plaza in the City of Gulf Breeze gets a facelift with the arrival of Mattress Depot, ProClinic and Massage Envy.
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Community Community takes on a whole new meaning in 2013 with the completion of the Gulf Breeze and Tiger Point Community Centers, as well as the City’s official takeover of Tiger Point Golf Club (see article on page 14). All three facilities are designed to provide large meeting spaces for private and business meetings and parties. Tiger Point Community Center will also be hosting County meetings for the Board of Commissioners and other committees so that south end residents of Santa Rosa County will have the opportunity to participate in their County government without having to drive to Milton. With these central cores for community organizations and residents to congregate comes the opportunity to draw neighborhoods together in ways that have not been available to Gulf Breeze residents, particularly the Tiger Point and Midway areas. It is a very positive, progressive development for all of us.
1. Tiger Point Community Center gets the final touches as it nears its opening date in December 2013.
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2. Gulf Breeze High School Marching Band performs outside the Gulf Breeze Community Center before the Gulf Breeze Business & Family Expo. Expo benefited from the expanded facilities at the Center.
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3. Gulf Breeze High School Junior AFROTC Presents the Colors in the Gulf Breeze Community Center to begin the Gulf Breeze Business & Family Expo.
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Transportation Transportation continues to be the talk of the town in 2013 and will be for years to come. Three major projects have made the headlines throughout the year. New lighting was installed along Highway 98. As the resurfacing project grinds through the next few years all along Highway 98, it is a blessing to local businesses and commuters that most of it will take place at night. Some businesses are concerned with the changes in access with the elimination of some turning areas, but overall the plans should facilitate better traffic flow and help pedestrians and bikers due to the new biking lane and wider shoulders. The looming topic will continue to be the impact of the Pensacola Bay Bridge replacement on flow of traffic and area businesses. The FDOT has yet to announce their final plans or their exact date for the start of the project.
With the Florida Department of Transportation hinting at using the west central alignment for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, the City is having to take another look at its master plan. This alignment will mean loss of property for the businesses located at the foot of the bridge.
After four deaths in 2012, Santa Rosa County and Rep. Doug Broxson put their words into action with the FDOT and put in new streetlights along the dark stretches of Highway 98 through Tiger Point and Midway.
FDOT contractors start the actual resurfacing of Highway 98 east of the Gulf Breeze Zoo after spending most of the 2013 preparing shoulders, side road entrances, and turning lanes.
Resurfacing project will move on to the portion of Highway 98 west of the Zoo and through the City. “Road Work� signs will be a fixture in the area through 2015.
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Arts &Leisure The City of Gulf Breeze continues its mission to provide space for public art within the Gulf Breeze community. Each piece is located at a local park where they complement the natural beauty the City strives to maintain at all their facilities. In addition to Kevin Marchett's lighted aluminum sculpture at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, which wasunveiled in April 2013, two more pieces were completed in 2013. The City also completed a new stretch of sidewalk through the Shoreline Park South woods that connects to existing sidewalks throughout the City. The ultimate goal is develop a large circuit for running and walking that connects this path to a future one circling behind the Community Center’s ball fields. 1. A beautifully ornate, lit piece of art created by LouMitchell Courtney becomes a child’s play area at Woodlawn Park off of Fairpoint Avenue. The design cut into the steel is highlighted by two types of light throughout the night, giving the piece a functional value in the residential neighborhood as well. 2. Peter King and Xinia Marin’s ceramic flair is showcased in a stunning arch depicting the natural wonders of the area. It is located across from the Community Center on Shoreline Drive.
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3. Each Spring the City hosts Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts in Gulf Breeze High School parking lot. Thousands of visitors come to see nationally known artists as well as local talent. The 2014 Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts will take place on March 29-30. Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc., the organizer of the event, is currently accepting submissions for the annual Poster Contest. If you would like to submit an entry, visit www.gulfbreezearts.org for more information. Submissions are due by Nov. 29, 2013.
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4. The City of Gulf Breeze completes a beautiful walking trail that area walkers, runners, and dog owners can use for a quiet trek in the woods near Shoreline Park South
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Final Thoughts from behind the President/CEO’s desk… For many Gulf Breeze business owners and residents, 2013 comes with a louder “cha-ching” than recent years. Many local businesses were pleased with a better year over 2012. Real estate agents sold more homes, area contractors had more construction bids to share, local businesses expanded their inventories and physical plant, and fewer restaurants closed their doors. It is always nice for some of my business members to have a bit more spring in their step. That said, it does make me consciously consider the sectors that are still slow. The banking and lending industry still stays tight, and insurance companies continue to deal with increased rates for property insurance and the whole health insurance snafu. Life is clearly a two-sided coin flipping up and down on its eternal journey through time. Sometimes you get “heads” and then you get “tails.” The areas to watch as we enter 2014 will be the final plans for the Pensacola Bay Bridge and the ensuing discussion that will need to take place concerning the economic stability of the area as we prepare for
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the construction year. As a Chamber, we will also need to keep the pulse of our businesses as healthcare reform changes the landscape for real in 2014. We will also need to turn our focus to helping the Santa Rosa County School District stay solvent with Tallahassee constantly throwing unfunded mandates their way. Superintendent Wyrosdick has set up a strategic plan taskforce that is working to make proactive, constructive plans for the future. In Florida the buzz is “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.” Bringing new jobs to our area will also be on the Chamber’s priority list. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber hopes all its members have a prosperous new year. The staff and Board are honored to work on behalf of this community. Serving you, Josie Cotti President/CEO Gulf Breeze Area Chamber
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PSC’s South Santa Rosa Center
PSC’s South Santa Rosa Center: A Workforce Asset
By Josh Newby
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A new beacon of education and workforce development is impacting students and professionals in Santa Rosa County, gaining more positive momentum with each passing semester. A concept since 1999, Pensacola State College’s South Santa Rosa Center (SSRC), which opened in January 2012 after 18 months of construction, is located near the beautiful Nantahala Beach on Gulf Breeze Parkway. The new, $9 million facility is a two-story, multi-use building that includes ten state-of-the-art classrooms, two science laboratories, one computer lab and even an on-site library. Winter/2013/Gulf Breeze Magazine
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With 35,000 square feet of space, the SSRC exists to meet the educational and workforce needs in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. Without the SSRC, the closest secondary education facility for those cities’ residents would be more than an hour away. By bringing a competent, quality collegiate experience to the region, the SSRC not only benefits local students desiring to expand their horizons, but also businesses that are hungry for a skilled, homegrown workforce. The facility’s rapid enrollment growth is evidence of its demand in the area. When the center first opened in 2012, less than 300 students were enrolled. Now, in fall 2013, 75 faculty members work with 768 students toward their college degrees, GEDs, or dual-enrollment qualifications. Traditional, online, day, evening and weekend classes are in place to ensure schedule flexibility and accessibility by all. “We offer general education courses ranging from math and English to the humanities,” said SSRC Director Michelle Horton. “We want to get students started on whatever path they ultimately choose. We have also begun offering certificate programs to meet workforce needs.” The SSRC recently started offering a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate to area medical students. Eleven have graduated thus far, and the certificate will continue to be offered on a rotating basis. Horton said that this program is the first of many programs tailored to
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meet workforce needs. “The school has strong partnerships with area chambers of commerce and businesses,” said Horton. “We’re listening to their needs and making sure we offer programs that reflect those needs. Those partnerships are vital to our influence in the region and to students who are trusting us for a good, profitable education. The SSRC is a part of the pulse of this city, and we want to make sure we’re contributing to that pulse educationally and professionally.” The community response to the SSRC has been overwhelmingly positive, evidenced by the rapid enrollment growth, a deluge of positive media coverage, multiple business and chamber collaborations, and even enriching partnerships with local K-12 schools. Recently, the facility hosted a college fair for Gulf Breeze and Navarre high school students. Normally, the two high schools would host their own fairs, sometimes crowded in the cafeteria, but administrators from those institutions approached Horton with the idea to jointly present the event for community youth in the SSRC’s expansive space. Horton agreed, and the college fair was a huge success, with about 80 national educational representatives and more than 350 local students. The SSRC also hosted a job fair in September in partnership with Workforce EscaRosa that featured more than 150 area employers. The hope is that the SSRC will host similar events
several times a semester, further strengthening the bonds between high school and college education, and between college education and subsequent careers. The center’s idyllic location is also specifically curated to maximize learning while minimizing negative environmental impact. The building features the latest in environmentally conscious construction technology and earth-friendly building practices. The architectural firm of Bullock Tice Associates, Inc. and Greenhut Construction Another Full Co., Inc. adhered to Parking Lot Leadership in Energy and Environment Design standards, with a goal of LEED Gold Certification. Highly sustainable elements include high-efficiency mechanical systems, captured daylight, highvalue insulation, construction materials from recycled products, and wetlands preservation to enhance the natural surroundings. “We want to preserve the land we’re on and the wildlife that surrounds our Gulf Breeze location,” said Horton, noting that nearby ponds frequently attract ducks and other animals. “Maintaining the natural environment, not disturbing it, is one of our priorities. Our location is beautiful, and members of the community are welcome to come by anytime. This is the first building PSC has built in a while, so we wanted to make sure
we made it the best it could possibly be.” As students enter the SSRC, they are welcomed by cheerful colors and lots of natural light, lending a comforting aura to the otherwise demanding rigors of academia. “Education can be stressful enough by itself sometimes,” said Horton. “Learning new material and studying those concepts can be taxing. To contrast that, the SSRC is a calming environment. Students feel at ease with the layout and design of the building, as well. They are encouraged to engage with professors and other students and feel comfortable accessing all of our resources.” The entire SSRC facility is under one roof, giving the institution a sense of community and camaraderie, two traits that are important to any learning process. Central to the center’s goals are fostering an environment not only of education, but also of relationships and lifelong learning. Horton said that a part of Pensacola State College’s master plan is the expansion of the SSRC. With a projected enrollment of 1,000 at the center within the next academic year, that development may begin very soon.
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Community Holiday Events Nov. - Dec. Winterfest/Trolley Tours Pensacola www.pensacolawinterfest.org 850-435-0914
Dec. 4-8 Snowball Derby Stock Car Race Pensacola www.5flagsspeedway.com 850-944-8400
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-24, 26-29 Zoolights Gulf Breeze www.gulfbreezezoo.org 850-932-2229
Dec. 6 Lighted Boat Parade Pensacola Beach www.pensacolabeachchamber.com 850-932-1500
Nov. 23 Santa Rosa Kids House Festival of Trees Milton www.srkidshouse.org 850-623-1112
Dec. 7 Festival of Trees Kids Day Extravaganza Pensacola www.campfirekids.com 850-476-1760
Nov. 29 Season Lights Up Islandwide, Pensacola Beach www.visitpensacola.com 850-932-1500
Dec. 7 Christmas Parade Gulf Breeze www.cityofgulfbreeze.com
Nov. 29 Elf Parade Pensacola www.dowtownpensacola.com 850-434-5371
Dec. 7,14,19-21 Winter Train Fest Pensacola www.pensacolamuseum.org 850-432-6247
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November/December 2013 Dec. 8 Surfing Santa Parade Pensacola Beach www.pensacolabeachchamber.com 850-932-1500
Dec. 16-18 Holiday Cabaret Pensacola Little Theartre www.pensacolalittletheatre.com 850-434-0257
Dec. 13-15 Christmas on the Coast Pensacola Children’s Chorus Pensacola www.pensacolasaenger.com 850-595-3880
Dec. 20 Holidays in the Park Big Lagoon State Park www.floridastateparks.org 850-492-1595
Dec. 13-15, 19-22 It’s A Wonderful Life Pensacola Little Theartre www.pensacolalittletheatre.com 850-434-0257 Dec. 14 Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade Pensacola www.coxpensacolachristmasparade.org
Dec. 20-22 Ballet Pensacola, The Nutcracker Pensacola www.pensacolasaenger.com 850-595-3880 Dec. 31 5th Annual Pelican Drop Pensacola www.pensacolapelicandrop.com 850-435-1603 Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Pensacola Beach www.pensacolabeachchamber.com 850-932-1500
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15-17, 21-24 – A Year with Frog and Toad, Pensacola, www.pensacolalittletheatre.com, 850-434-0257
6 – Lighted Boat Parade, Pensacola Beach, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com, 850-932-1500
1 – Polar Bear Plunge, Pensacola Beach, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com, 850-932-1500
7 – Christmas Parade, Gulf Breeze, www.cityofgulfbreeze.com, 850-934-5134
4 – Mardi Gras Kick off Party
23-24 – Creek Indian Celebration Days, Pace www.santarosacountycreekindiantribeinc.com (850) 994-9633
8 – Surfing Santa Parade, Pensacola Beach, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com, 850-932-1500
18 – Mardi Gras Run with Color
14 – Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade, Pensacola, www.coxpensacolachristmasparade.org, 850-450-3792 14 – Redneck Christmas Parade, Chumuckla, 850-503-6575 16 – Holiday Cabaret, Pensacola, www.pensacolalittletheatre.com, 850-434-0257 20-22 – The Nutcracker, Pensacola, www.pensacolasaenger.com, 850-595-3880 31 – Annual Pelican Drop, Pensacola, www.pensacolapelicandrop.com, 850-435-1603 31 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Pensacola Beach, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com, 850-932-1500 Winter/2013/Gulf Breeze Magazine
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Parting Shots
Tom Naile and his team promote St. Ann Catholic Church and their Discovery Day School at Gulf Breeze Business & Family Expo 2013.
Terrie Diamond and John Frew wait for the next round of kids to stop by and make bracelets at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist booth in the Children’s Activity Room at Expo.
Amy and crew are all smiles in the Childcare Network booth at Expo.
Mayor Beverly Zimmern and the owners and staff of the new Hampton Inn in Gulf Breeze pose for the cameras for their Gulf Breeze Area Chamber ribbon cutting photo.
Dr. and Mrs. Spear and Dr. Gerhard of Sight & Sun Eyecare enjoyed hearing about the Andrews Foundation - Eagle Fund from Chad Gilliland at the Breakfast of Champions which they sponsored.
Dennis Remesch (Re/Max on the Coast) and Cathy Burleigh (Gulf Coast Community Bank) had a nice chat at the Bayside Collision Center’s October Business After Hours.
Todd St Ores (Gulf Coast Air Care), Liz Martin (SunTrust Bank) and Darlene Richards welcome one of the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber’s newest members, Jim Cox, at the October Business After Hours.
Owner Susan Mitchell and daughter, Jodi Matson, celebrate with the Flowerama team and Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Ambassadors at their Open House. Flowerama is now offering fruit arrangements through 1-800-FLOWERS.
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