moving checklist

• Make arrangements to discontinue:

– Newspaper Delivery

– Water Softener Service

–

Electricity (check for deposit refund)

– Water Service (check for deposit refund)

– Gas Service (check for deposit refund)

– Telephone Service (check for deposit refund)

– Cable (check for deposit refund)

– Garbage Collection

– Lawn/Pool Service

– Pest Control service

– Other: _____________________________________

• Make arrangements to have the above services completed at your new home.

• Notify your change of address to:

– Post Office

– Social Security Office

– Insurance Companies

– Bank

–

Credit Cards

– Magazines

– Friends and Relatives

– Other: _____________________________________

4-6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE:

• Have an inventory session. Decide what you want to take and what you would like to get rid of.

• Schedule a garage sale for items you’re not taking. Donate other items to charity and get a receipt for tax purposes.

• Get estimates from moving companies.

• Make any travel arrangements needed for the trip (i.e. hotel/airline reservations).

• Arrange for packing. If you do it yourself, label box contents according to room location.

• If moving out of town, gather personal records: medical, dental, veterinarian, schools, birth, baptismal, marriage, etc. NOTE: Send school transcripts in advance to the new school.

• Keep track of moving expenses for tax purposes.

• Close local department store and charge accounts you won’t be using once you move.

• Arrange with employers to forward tax withholding forms.

A Checklist For Getting From There To Here

Plan, plan and more planning is the key to a successful move! When you begin your planning process, begin by setting three important dates:

2-3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE:

• Fill and transfer prescriptions for family and pets: Pack them so they can travel with you.

• Begin packing items that are seldom used.

• Safely dispose of or give away household flammables or goods movers cannot transport.

• Make arrangements to have your new home cleaned or clean it yourself.

1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE:

• Defrost refrigerator and freezer. Dispose of frozen foods.

• If needed, transfer bank accounts and remove items from safe deposit boxes.

• Pack items to be carried in the car.

• Have car serviced for the trip.

• Verify the movers have the correct moving information.

• Other: _______________________________________

MOVING DAY:

• Pack a box of basics you will need immediately when you move in and mark it “Open me First.”

• Pack your suitcases.

• Conduct a last-minute walk-through. Make sure everything is locked and closed.

• Other: _______________________________________

DELIVERY DAY:

A good checklist is also essential. By planning early, moving will go more smoothly. Use the following checklist as a guideline to help plan your move!

• Be at your new address before the movers arrive.

• Check off your inventory list.

• Other: _______________________________________

Frank Brown Park

16200 PANAMA CITY BEACH PARKWAY

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413

Frank Brown Park is part of the City of Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Over 200 acres are dedicated to outdoor recreation facilities at neighborhood and community parks surrounding the beaches. The playgrounds, picnic area, saltwater fishing pier, freshwater youth fishing lake, greenways and trails are open to the public year round. The Community Center and Senior Center hosts special events, civic club meetings and a variety of classes for all ages.

Frank Brown Park and Aaron Bessant Park have become the premier venue for events in Panama City Beach. The festival grounds in Frank Brown Park contain a 22-acre festival site with a 10,000+ person capacity. Frank Brown Park is home to many tournaments/events such as: Gulf Coast Jam, festivals, horse shows, car shows and more. The amphitheater at Aaron Bessant Park can seat 7,500 people, and also has 10 acres of festival lawn.

CURRENT FRANK BROWN PARK FACILITIES:

9 softball/baseball fields, 2 t-ball fields, 1 miracle league field, 6 soccer fields, 3 multi-purpose fields, 4 tennis courts, 1 outdoor basketball courts, 2 shuffle-board courts, 1 indoor gymnasium, 3 playgrounds, an Imagination playground, large picnic pavilions, 1 festival site, 1 freshwater youth fishing pond, 1.5 miles of greenways and trails, 3 fenced in dog play areas and 1 aquatic center.

The Panama City Beach Aquatic Center is located in beautiful Frank Brown Park. The state of the art facility features a heated/cooled 50 meter Olympic Pool with a one meter springboard diving well and a seasonal 5,000 square-foot kids activity pool.

Conservation Park

100

Conservation Drive

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413

A favorite destination for locals and tourists, the PCB Conservation Park offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation. The City of Panama City Beach has established the Panama City Beach Conservation Park in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Encompassing over 2,900 acres, the Conservation Park has 24 miles of trails and over a mile of boardwalks that lead through Cypress Domes. The trails range anywhere from 0.6 miles up to 11 miles, with 12 different trails to choose from. Parking and public restrooms are located at the Trail

Head building along with picnic tables and a covered pavilion available for rent. Hours of operation are dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Be sure to bring your binoculars and cameras for bird and wildlife watching. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leashes.

ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK

4607 STATE PARK LANE

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32408

(850) 233-5140

St. Andrews State Park is consistently one of the most visited state parks in Florida. The park is situated on a peninsula at the far eastern edge of Panama City Beach, and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south, the St. Andrews Pass to the east and the Grand Lagoon to the north.

Visitors can go off road and explore trails with an amazing variety of wildlife or cast their lines from one of several exclusive piers. The park also offers biking, kayaking and shuttles to Shell Island. Brightly colored marine life can be found not far beneath the surface for snorkelers or scuba divers along the jetties.

Campers can choose from 158 campsites with electricity, water, picnic tables and grills. The park also offers “primitive” camping area for scouts, faith-based groups, and other small, non-profit organized groups. This site is equipped with water, a portable toilet, fire ring and picnic tables. The state park now offers glamping sites for visitors who want a luxurious camping experience amidst the natural beauty of the park. Don’t forget your furry friends at home, both pets and service animals are allowed.

St. Andrews State Park offers two fishing piers, one (the Tiller Pier) on the Gulf Side, and the other fishing pier gives fishermen access to the protected waters of the Grand Lagoon. Fishing or walking on these piers is free, although there is a charge to enter the state park.

Camp Helen State Park

23937 PANAMA CITY BEACH PARKWAY

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413 (850) 233-5059

This 180-arce park is often overlooked. This ecological gem sits on the far western border of Panama City Beach, just over the Phillips Inlet Bridge and close to the border of Walton County. Offering pristine beaches, excellent trails that wind through dunes and scrub oak forests and a rare dune lake, Camp Helen State Park is truly one of Florida’s most special state parks.

Camp Helen State Park is bordered by water on three sides, and the unique combination results in a fresh and saltwater mix, resulting in what’s known as “brackish” water. The park is home to five distinct natural communities including mesic flatwoods, scrub oak, basin swamp, depression marsh and marine unconsolidated substrate. There is no camping at Camp Helen State Park, but fishing and boating is allowed in designated areas.

Other amenities include: Kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals from March-November, Pumpkin Patch and fall festivities in October, Americana Concert Series from December to mid-March and movies and more during the spring and summer.

Bay County Shooting Range

10900 STEELFIELD ROAD

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413 (850) 233-5005

The Bay County Shooting Range features supervised rifle and handgun ranges, as well as sporting clays and 5-stand. The range was established in 2014 by Bay County to provide its citizens a place to gain skills and knowledge for safe, responsible firearms handling and target shooting. Contributing partners include the National Rifle Association and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Life Conservation Commission.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• 6-position 300-yard rifle range, 16-position 100-yard rifle range, 10-position 50-yard rifle/handgun range, and 19-position 5-yard, 8-yard and 18-yard handgun range

• Automated 18-station sporting clays course

• Automated 5-stand sporting clays field

• 18 3D archery targets

• Target frames on the rifle and handgun ranges are provided. Shooters must bring targets to attach to the center of the frames, or they can purchase targets in the concession store.

• Concession store has restrooms and drinking water, eye and ear protection, ammunition and other convenience items for sale. Rental shotguns and clay carts are available for the sporting clays course.

Shell Island

A favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, Shell Island is an approximately 7-mile long undeveloped barrier island running east to west between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay. This local destination is popular among boaters all along the Gulf Coast. It is a great place to watch not only boats and ships of all sizes and shapes, but to watch bottlenose dolphins as well. Here you will find Florida at its most natural, where graceful sand dunes, coastal scrub forest, pine hammocks, and an inland lake provide the perfect home for deer, nesting shorebirds, and all manner of coastal creatures, including ghost crabs and endangered species such as Choctawhatchee Beach Mice, piping plovers, snowy plovers, as well as loggerhead and green sea turtles. This local destination is popular among boaters. Shell Island is a natural environment, which means there are no concession stands, no restroom facilities, and no picnic tables, trash receptacles or shaded pavilions. If you go, go prepared, and please take out everything you brought in. While Shell Island was named for the abundance of shells found here, in the more heavily trafficked parts of the island, shells are few and far between, since so many beachcombers are on the hunt for prize shells.

Getting there: There are numerous tours, sailboats & cruises that take passengers & families to Shell Island and some are seasonal, so be sure to check schedules..

Panama City Beach Piers

Panama City Beach offers fishermen four great fishing piers to choose from – three that reach far out into the Gulf of Mexico, and 1 that offers anglers a chance to cast their line into the Grand Lagoon. The two most prominent fishing piers in Panama City Beach are the identical Russell-Fields Pier and the M.B. Miller Pier, often referred to as the City Pier and the County Pier. Constructed within a year of each other (completed in 2009 and 2010), these two concrete piers are built to resist hurricane damage, and are the longest twin fishing piers on the Gulf of Mexico, stretching some 1,500 feet into excellent fishing grounds! Fish caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red fish, Blues, Blue liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails and other varieties. Rod rentals, bait and tackle are available on site.

In addition to fishermen, the piers are popular with spectators as well, who enjoy walking out over the water, witnessing some amazing catches, or just enjoying the unique view of the beach.

Fishing

Bay County is famous for its waters and is the perfect place to find a fishing charter. The turquoise depths off our sandy shores are home to a vast array of wildlife.

Whether you are interested in deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, or sitting on a pier in St. Andrew Bay, you’ll be delighted with the catch you reel in. Both novice anglers and old pros are sure to enjoy the salt and freshwater options in the region.

HELP FROM THE PROS:

No matter the size of your group or level of experience, Bay County has the right fishing charter boat for you. With an array of local companies to choose from, these professional guides have the expertise and gear you seek, and many can also provide fishing licenses. Take the hassle out of your vacation by leaving the planning to the experts who know the area and can lead you to the best results. Due to their decades of experience, chartering a fishing boat is the smart approach for a memorable day on the water and the catch to show for it.

Are you planning to fly fish, spearfish or cast a wide net? Are you on the hunt for a prized trophy? Your family may enjoy the calmer waters of St. Andrew Bay, while the sportsman is best suited for the gulf. Bay County is visited by avid fishermen from all over the globe due to the variety of species and conditions available in one area. For instance, this is the place to be if you want to catch your own bait. You can also enjoy bottom fishing around our natural and manmade reefs for fish such as Snapper, Groupers and Amberjack. If you are interested in trolling, you could catch anything from King Mackerel to Redfish to Bluefish. Fly fishermen head to the gulf for Spanish Mackerel or Cobia and to the bay for Ladyfish and Speckled Trout. Sports fishing is for those brave souls interested in bagging a Marlin, Tuna or even a shark! In Bay County, the fisherman is spoiled for choice.

Beyond the types of fishing available, the range of fishing charters naturally includes a range of boats. There is something for everyone, with possible excursions ranging from a couple hours to a couple days. Do you picture yourself on an intimate vessel, with little separating you from the waves? Or are you seeking a luxury experience, perfect for a large group and days at sea? Whatever you want, you'll be sure to find it. Boats can be found in a wide range of sizes and amenities.

Most professional charter fishing companies will provide a fishing license for their customers. However, visitors can also obtain a shortterm fishing license through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. For more information, visit myfwc.com/license.

PANAMA CITY BEACH SPORTS PARK & STADIUM COMPLEX

Through a public-private partnership with the Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, St. Joe Company and Bay District Schools, 210 acres of land were donated for the $37 million-dollar sports complex. The Panama City Beach Sports Complex boasts 160 acres of premium, flexible space to provide visiting teams, players and coaches with a unique experience when participating in events or training for the upcoming season.

The Panama City Beach Sports Complex is the premier destination for travel sports tourism in Northwest Florida and beyond. The facility features 13 configurable fields, 9 synthetic fields and 2 championship fields. The flexible design accommodates soccer, lacrosse, football and flag football, field hockey, as well as baseball and softball. The combination of high quality visitor amenities, state-of-theart amateur athletic facilities and creative site design, will set a new standard for sports complexes throughout the country.

LYNN HAVEN BAYOU PARK & PRESERVE

4770 COUNTY ROAD

LYNN HAVEN, FL 32444

(850) 265-2121

This 98-acre Bayou Park and Preserve is the only preserve-like park in Bay County east of the Hathaway Bridge. The project was put together by a partnership with the Trust for Public Land and the Department of Environmental Protection and was gifted to the City of Lynn Haven. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and offers a handful of amenities; Disc golf, a playground, Picnic Pavilions, a kayak launching station, four restrooms, an outdoor classroom, fitness trails and scenic overlooks.