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Kylee M. of Panama City Beach poses for a photograph at Camp Helen State Park's pumpkin patch. In addition to the popular pumpkin patch that so many locals enjoy, Camp Helen State Park hosts live music, cake walks, movie nights, and more throughout the month of October. Proceeds from pumpkin sales go directly to the Friends of Camp Helen to support and help maintain the park. You may visit the Friends of Camp Helen's Facebook page @FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark to learn more.
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A MESSAGE from the president/ceo
With the Primary Election concluded, I would like to congratulate Griff Griffitts for winning State Representative for District 6 and Jay Trumbull for winning the State Senate for District 2. I would also like to congratulate Ann Leonard for winning the Bay County School Board Member District 2 seat. We are in good hands with your leadership and we look forward to working with you all in the future to help improve our community.
• Our 3rd Annual PCB Chamber Bowling Tournament proudly presented by Panama City Toyota on October 19 taking place at Rock’it Lanes
In this issue of The Circuit, we focus on Health and Wellness. We have some exciting news and updates from our members and don’t
forget to check out our Health and Wellness directory so you can directly support these Chamber members. We also have some great fall events at the Panama City Beach Chamber that include:
• The 12th Annual Women’s Work-Life Symposium proudly presented by Emerald Coast Hospice taking place on Friday, September 23 at FSU Panama City
• The 7th Annual Panama City Beach Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K proudly presented by Visit Panama City Beach set for Saturday, December 3 at Pier Park
Visit PCBeach.org for more information and how to register!
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Twice a year, bikers, vendors, and exhibitors from around the country descend on the destination to share stories, listen to great bands, and experience exciting live entertainment. The free, four-day rally features over 200 vendors and exhibitors, a bike parade, beauty pageants, poker runs, live music, motorcycle stunt shows, tattoo contests, bike shows with category judging, and more.
The annual event celebrates the legacy of the pirates who once roamed the Gulf of Mexico and pillaged the Emerald Coast, telling the tale of Dominique Youx and his krewe of loyal buccaneers through staged pirate battles and storytelling. Pirate-fans can enjoy online and in-person activities, including a digital pirate costume contest, an in-person and online treasure hunt, parades, live music fireworks, Renaissance vendors and activities, and more in Panama City Beach.
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For more community events, you may visit pcbeach.org, visitpanamacitybeach.com, or carpediem365.net. For more information on Beach Chamber events and to register for Panama City Beach Chamber events, please visit pcbeach.org/chamber-events. Events, dates, and other information in this calendar are subject to change after publication is printed. Please check the event website for any changes and more information.
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The day will feature powerful speakers addressing topics beneficial to help women maintain a healthy work-life balance. Attendees will hear three inspiring keynote speakers and attend two breakout workshops of their choice.
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Join the PCB Chamber as we enjoy morning networking with the local business community. (This event is proudly sponsored by Community Bank and People's First Insurance.)
This fun event will feature an exciting night of bowling, food, spirits, prizes, and plenty of fun. Dress up and “theme your team” for a chance to win the Themed Team/Costume Contest! A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to a charity selected by the Presenting Sponsor.
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By Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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In co-operation with the Bay County Sheriff's Office, 325th FSS will now be holding women's self-defense classes on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
"This class is for the women of Tyndall to learn [lifesaving] skills to defend themselves should the need ever arise," said Rebecca Gestrich, 325th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant. "Last year, we did a couple courses at BCSO. This is the first time we're bringing this course on the installation."
With the resources and support from the local community, Tyndall has offered unique workshops to more Airmen and their families.
"This program has been in existence for about five years," said Deputy Sheriff Mario Lupica, BCSO community services division. "It's gone through a couple different versions and this is the most up-to-date."
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(Below) Deputy Sheriff Mario Lupica, Bay County Sheriff’s Office community services division, braces a punching bag during a practice portion of a women’s self-defense workshop at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2022. During the workshop, participants are able to practice the skills and techniques they’ve been taught. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)
(Left) Deputy Sheriff Mario Lupica, Bay County Sheriff’s Office community services division, gives an overview of what the women’s self-defense workshop offers, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2022. This program has been in effect by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office for the past 5 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)
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This workshop not only teaches individuals situational awareness but it also provides an opportunity for family bonding. Allowing families to take the course together not only strengthens their self-defense skills but also makes the first stepping stone to safety a more comfortable transition.
In a two-hour course, participants can learn proper techniques to properly defend one's self from an attacker. Here they learn what a real-world scenario might look like, drills to practice, as well as resources available to them. At the end of the workshop, participants are put through a one-minute drill to utilize the skills they learned in a realistic scenario.
"It's all about mindset," said Lupica. "When we do the minute drill, and it pushes them. It gives them a little bit of stress and a little bit of a reality check. I've seen people that were very timid and meek at the first part [of class], and once they get rolling, they come out of their shell."
By Jeremy Roman | NSWC PCD Public Affairs
aval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) began an internal competition-styled event aimed to innovate and better serve the warfighter at NSWC PCD’s Center for Innovation (CFI) on June 10.
Problem Statement Think Tank. The event, which incorporated a similar format to the ABC Television Network’s ‘Shark Tank’ television show, encouraged department personnel to develop a problem statement aimed at aiding the warfighter and pitch it to the review committee for refinement and consideration.
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EABO is a form of expeditionary warfare which helps naval expeditionary forces traverse and sustain operations within an austere, dynamic, or contested environment while maintaining mobility and low-signatures in order to accomplish mission objectives. EABO supports the projection of naval power by integrating with and supporting the larger naval campaign.
While education on the topic was the prelude to the event, the first step of the actual CDP process is to develop a problem statement. Personnel had one week to develop a statement to present to the review committee. Submissions, which included topics such as improved resource distribution, logistics navigation, and stealth countermeasures, were discussed, revised, and nominated for future design sprint selection.
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The department partnered the CDP with the internal War Room seminar initiative and held a two-part talk featuring the late Col Art Corbett, USMC (ret.), who was critical in the development of the modern EABO concept. Participants then filtered what they learned
through the scope of their work to ultimately develop a problem statement.
Hunt added the event created a unique opportunity for his personnel as EABO looks different to each of the department’s components—diving, undersea mobility, port security, expeditionary command and control, naval logistics, and expeditionary maneuver— and he expected to see a wide range of problem statements during the event.
The event, hosted by the NSWC PCD Expeditionary and Maritime Systems Department (E Department), was entitled Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) Concept Development Program (CDP)
“EABO is critical because it’s the way the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps will fight in the future—we have come a long way from the desert fight,” said Kincer. “As a Naval Warfare Center, if we don’t know what EABO is and we aren’t designing to that kind of mission, we aren’t going to be relevant.”
“The goal of the event is to help develop innovative solutions and figure out what’s next for E department. As scientists and engineers, we may be innovative and get excited about new technology, but we’re not always the best at relating it to the mission—the ‘why we’re here’,” said Dr. Michelle Kincer, NSWC PCD E Department chief strategist. “With our educational seminar program and the CDP, we hope we are making a better connection between the end users [the warfighter] and the science we are developing here. We are hoping this leads to more informed and developed Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) proposals or white papers to outside sponsors.”
Steve Hunt, NSWC PCD E Department head, explains how this event only marks the beginning of a larger pilot program the department is trailblazing.
Innovation with pitch competition
“The purpose of this new opportunity is to identify potential gaps within our mission areas and pursue novel and innovative solutions through the design sprint model,” said Hunt. “During the CDP kick-off session, we as a department looked deeper into the concept, how the process would be conducted, and the importance of identifying critical needs and gaps in applying EABO to our various missions.”
If selected, the prospective statement would become eligible for further development using an individual three-day design sprint.
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At the time this article was published, the teams were preparing to begin their design sprints.
Once all design sprints are completed, each team will brief the review committee for a final ranking. The committee will select one proposed solution to develop a proposal and provide funds to brief a sponsor. Throughout the event, the review committee will work to identify declared gaps and needs that fit with the proposed solutions, then connect with appropriate technical program managers and potential sponsors.
“During [prior] NISE processes, we’ve found that these think tank-style events are critical to fully understanding what’s being proposed. We don’t always do a good job communicating in these documents, so the event’s style provides the opportunity to present and emphasize what we mean,” said Kincer. “It also provides an opportunity for the review committee to ask questions, provide feedback and suggestions or course corrections. While the idea of being in a metaphorical ‘shark tank’ seems daunting, it’s a very open and friendly discussion that helps ensure the problem statements and program stay relevant.”
“It’s important to note that ‘prototyping’ does not solely mean a machined or 3-D printed initial component; it may be built from paperclips, cardboard, and duct tape,” said Kincer. “It might be a high-level Operational View (OV1) or Concept of Operations. It could even be an initial code that demonstrates a potential capability.”
The committee selected three problem statements which are slated to go through an individual three-day design sprint, where a diverse team assembled from around the department will identify potential solutions. The design sprints will conclude with a general concept or proposed idea for addressing the problem statement. Depending on the problem or solution and team availability, some teams may extend their sprint for additional days to build prototypes using CFI resources.
Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Expeditionary and Maritime Systems Department (E Department) head, Dr. Michelle Kincer, NSWC PCD E Department Chief Strategist, and NSWC PCD Prototyping Director for Mine Warfare Dr. Todd Holland provide feedback to submissions at the Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations Concept Development Program Problem Statement
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“We are setting the bar for CDPs at NSWC PCD and we want to set it high,” said Hunt. “We are looking for outof-the-box thinkers, the next generation innovators and leaders. There’s no minimum experience level—just a desire to make a change.”
Tank, June 10. This event encouraged department personnel to develop a problem statement aimed at aiding the warfighter and pitch it to the review committee for refinement and consideration. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
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Kincer said as the CFI and E Department currently blaze the CDP trail, they are also expecting a lot of lessons learned and adjustments as they identify the best way forward in order to accomplish what the Navy needs them to do tomorrow.
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Not only could your new Breakfast Point home contribute to your overall health, but so could the location itself! In Breakfast Point you also have access to an abundance of walking trails and bike paths giving you the opportunity to get your body moving!
Are there health benefits to owning a new home? Potentially!
looking at used homes, what you see isn’t always what you get. Some of the many bene fits of owning a new home are that you can rest assured knowing it is built to the best standards of this day and age. Remember lead paint? Neither do the people who were exposed to it.
Homes: New Versus Used
When shopping for a new home, you may find that your priorities come in tiers. Usually, the top priorities people in the market for a home tend to focus on are the location, price, and size. Secondly, they look at the house itself, is it going to be a good fit for their family’s lifestyle? Is it well-built? Does it look nice inside and out?
When you purchase a used home, you are relying solely on the previous owners’ efforts towards home maintenance and what they are willing to disclose at the time of sale. Meaning that there could be hidden hazards lurking around, like mold and asbestos, which could be amplified by old and ill-maintained air ventilation systems.
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Even without the possible health benefits of pur chasing a new home, it’s hard to not fall in love with these new Truland Homes in Breakfast Point! With four different floorplans to choose from, ranging from 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and 1,855-2,394 sq/ft, these open-concept homes are perfect for families, beach lovers, and anyone looking to purchase a well-built home.
But what if there was something else that you should consider; will this house impact my health in any
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home could potentially provide health benefits over purchasing an older one. Especially when you’re looking at Truland Homes’ newest Panama City Beach community, Breakfast
For comparison, Truland Homes in Breakfast Point come equipped with new air ventilation systems so you don’t have to worry about the previous owner’s airborne pollution.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the Grand Opening of the Breakfast Point Model Home at 805 Breakfast Point Blvd!
f you’ve lived here for very long, chances are that you’ve heard of The St. Joe Company. St. Joe has been a major landholder in this part of Florida dating back to the 1940s, and its corporate headquarters is located in Bay County.
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been set aside for preservation or conservation, including the West Bay Preservation Area to protect West Bay and its tributaries for all future
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With more than 900 employees living in Bay and Walton Counties, there’s a good chance that you know someone who works for The St. Joe Company.
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Maybe you’ve heard of the company’s 50-year sector plan, which was formulated with input received at nearly 20 public meetings, workshops, and open houses, with the aim of creating a long-term cohesive planning framework on 110,00 acres. The result? At a minimum, 53,000 acres, or nearly half of St. Joe’s landholdings in the 50-year plan, have
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might have heard that St. Joe donated the land for Panama City Beach’s new sports park (The Publix Sports Complex) and a new school on the east end of the beach (A. Gary Walsingham Academy), and if you’ve been here for quite a while, you might remember that St. Joe also donated land for the Sacred Heart hospitals in Walton and Gulf counties, as well as the land for Breakfast Point Academy and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. But as the company matures and grows right along with Northwest Florida, fewer people know that beyond land donations, St. Joe established a charitable foundation that is dedicated to making our area a better place for everyone to live, work and play.
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What do these contributions look like in your day-to-day life? Charitable organizations that are awarded grants generally fall into one of 4 categories: Education, Healthcare, Cultural/Community Improvement, and Environmental Stewardship. It’s quite likely that the groups receiving these grants have already improved your quality of life or will in the near future. They certainly are a deserving and wonderful representation of good people doing good work in our community.
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which means that these donations aimed at improving life for locals will continue as long as the foundation continues to exist.
If, for example, you’ve noticed an extra splash of artistic color as you walk around downtown Panama City, thank the Bay Arts Alliance, which used a $16,000 grant in 2021 to help fund local murals.
Fishermen and SCUBA divers will appreciate the $50,000 granted to the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association to help fund a super reef or the grants that have been used by the South Walton Artificial Reef Association and Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County to create nearshore snorkeling reefs and the USA’s first Underwater Museum of Art. Grants from the St. Joe Community Foundation even funded “FLOW,” Bay County’s Free Library on Wheels which provides free books to children.
were each chosen because The St. Joe Community Foundation believes that by helping them succeed in their missions, the quality of life for all residents is improved – that’s because good schools, hospitals, recreational areas, and cultural experiences all help to make communities stronger. This is St. Joe’s home, and as the community goes, so does St. Joe. The rising tide lifts all boats.
Did you know that within 48 hours of Hurricane Michael making landfall, The St. Joe Community Foundation committed to donating over $1 million to groups working to aid in the recovery effort and help those who were impacted by the storm? By the following year, grants specific to that effort totaled over $1.6 million!
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STABILIZING Local Real Estate Market
Year to date, we have had 5,831 residential listings in Bay County entered in our MLS (data reporting January – July). We compared that number of listings with what we had during the same time period as
Lately, we have begun to see a shift in the market data as the Real Estate Market starts to stabilize after the past few years of an unusually high volume of home sales. Our market is still in extremely healthy shape, and the anticipation is for continued viability in our area. Examination of our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data compared year over year is important to help us understand the current conditions.
Our MLS data points to a healthy market that continues to attract buyers and sellers.
By Kaydee Albritton | Chief Operating Officer at the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors®
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etween a Category 5 Hurricane and the effects of a Nationwide Pandemic, the local Real Estate Market has experienced some unprecedented times over the past few years. Despite these obstacles, our local Real Estate Market has been thriving overall. With this, many local REALTORS have experienced multiple bidding wars on homes, purchase offers on the property sight unseen from buyers relocating from other states, and buyers who are willing to pay above appraisal price for homes and condos in our area. It seems everyone is eager to get a piece of our 'Real Estate Pie' here in Bay County, and that was further solidified when Panama City was ranked as the number eight city to relocate to in the US, according to a study conducted by the New York Times in 2020.
last year and there were only 5,384 active listings. Of the 5,831 listings year-to-date for 2022, 1,551 are active – there are officially more REALTOR members at CPAR than active listings in Bay County.
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If we compare the year-to-date listing numbers year over year with what we saw pre-hurricane in 2018, we see that we had 4,622 listings from January – July. So overall, there has been an increase in listings since 2018 and very little change from the current year over year.
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If you are interested in specific MLS Market Data, you can visit our website at www.cpar. us/market, where we post monthly and quarterly Market Data.
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be remiss if we didn't point out the obvious increase in home prices that we have seen this year. This time last year, the median sold price was $289,700, and the current median sold price for a residential home in Bay County is $350,000, indicating an almost 21% increase in the price of a home. With mortgage rates rising along with home prices, some buyers are having difficulty taking the plunge into homeownership.
However, another important data point to consider is how many days a listed property is on the market. Right now, we are averaging 34 days on the market, which is incredibly impressive and indicates a sellers' market. This time last year, we saw an average of 60 days on the market, and from January –July of 2018, we saw an average of 76 days on the market. Bottom line – although this market may be tricky for some, we are still seeing home purchases at great speed.
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We can also look at our 'Absorption Rate in Months Chart', which shows how long the current inventory of properties would last at the current rate of sales. In an ideal market, you would want to see about 6 months of Absorption Rate. Currently, we are at 2.57 months vs. this time last year when we were at 1.71 months. So overall, there is still a need for inventory, but we are seeing trends of
All in all, although stabilizing and leveling somewhat, our MLS data points to a healthy market that continues to attract buyers and sellers.
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Take Charge of Your Health
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eptember is Healthy Aging Month. It is observed nationwide and is dedicated to empowering adults over 45 years old by promoting the positive features of aging. This observed month started in 1992 to encourage people that were born in the 1940s and were going to be turning 50. The intention of Healthy Aging Month was to show people how to adopt healthier lifestyles and mature gracefully.
Michele Poynter Owner/Phlebotomist of Any Lab Test Now Panama City
During this month, organizations help raise awareness to show that we can live healthier and happier lives. Educational events are held throughout the month of September for older adults to learn how to improve physical, mental, social, and financial health.
Exercise
• Avoid processed foods.
• Keep your body active through stretches and yoga.
• It is important to consult your doctor before exercising and know your limitations to be able to modify activities if needed.
Be proactive
• See your doctor for regular checkups and do clinical blood work tests to know your levels. A lot of diseases can be prevented when caught early.
• Watch portion sizes. Overeating may lead to obesity and increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Gen Xers or Baby Boomers may be realizing that they are dealing with body/joint aches and pains, vision and hearing getting worse, weight creeping on, and may have to deal with cholesterol and heart concerns.
• Take vitamins, supplements, and medications as prescribed.
• Keep your mind active by reading or doing puzzles.
• Regular physical activity will help maintain a healthy weight and lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
• Stay hydrated. Depending on your activity level and age, we should be drinking 10-16 cups of water per day.
Michele Poynter is the owner and Phlebotomist of Any Lab Test Now in Panama City. Any Lab Test Now gives people a quick and affordable way to keep track of their health. No doctor order is needed, and no appointments are required. All you have to do is walk in and in a matter of minutes, you’ll be on your way and one step closer to a healthier lifestyle.
• Keep a positive attitude.
Staying on top of your health seems to be one of the hardest things to do these days. It’s difficult to make time for tedious appointments and find reasonably priced ways to keep track of your health with or without insurance. We can beat some genetic diseases by adopting a healthier lifestyle, embracing healthy options, and taking preventive actions to help assure that we’re as healthy as we can be as we move into our 60s, 70s and beyond.
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• Don’t forget appointments with the dentist and optometrist too.
On the positive side, perspective, wisdom, and confidence have grown with age, so taking on healthier habits will help create beneficial and positive changes for many years. Now is the time to take charge of your health and well-being. There is no time like the present!
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Balance your body and mind
• Start with 10-15 minutes of some kind of exercise and aim to increase to at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Find a physical activity that you enjoy. Living in Panama City gives us plenty of opportunities to get us moving: walking on the beach, swimming, paddle boarding, yoga, dancing, and much more.
Healthy diet
Fitness 360 PCB 12202 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-7725
The Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 309 Richard Jackson Blvd. Suite Panama102City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 235-2299
Prine Orthodontics – Panama City 3308 W. Highway 390 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 785-1571
Sequence Fitness 200 Richard Jackson Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 588-1145
ATHLETIC SPORTS
JourneyPure Emerald Coast 22219 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (800) 338-5770
Beach Dental Studio 8730 Thomas Drive, Suite 1102 Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 234-2110
Orangetheory Fitness 15500 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite Panama780City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 299-4999
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Special Olympics Florida 1915 Don Wickham Drive Clermont, FL 34711 (407) 402-8604
ORTHODONTISTSDENTISTS/
Prine Orthodontics – Panama City Beach 218 S. Arnold Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 785-1571
Florida Neuro Pain & Spine Center, P.A. 2614 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 215-3000
FITNESS Burn Boot Camp Panama City Beach 15611 Starfish Street, Suite 155 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 565-4006
Waterside Chiropractic 13305 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-2242
Parkway Dental Associates 17350 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 230-3364
Any Lab Test Now 330 W. 23rd Street, Suite H Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 200-0180
ALCOHOL/DRUG REHAB & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Gallagher’s Gymnastics 7508 Holley Circle Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 233-5501
Beachtown Health & Wellness 15600 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite Panama700City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 238-3314
Workout Anytime 12117 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 708-1247
Bay Smile Docs Cosmetic, Family & Implant Dentistry 22726 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 271-2341
TREATMENT
Recovery Bay Center, LLC 9721 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (833) 991-2955
Grand Slam Sports Tournaments Serving the Bay County Area (706) 332-0035
CHIROPRACTORS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Training with TJ Serving the Bay County Area (573) 680-5330
Bay County Health Department 597 W. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 872-4455
Beach Nutrition 230 S. Arnold Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 252-7907
Emerald Kush Farms 456 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 483-1407
Directory Health + Wellness
Heart Power, Inc. Serving Bay County & Beyond (850) 219-2190
Palm Pilates Studio 130 N. Richard Jackson Blvd. Suite Panama104BCity Beach, FL 32407 (850) 851-8604
Iso League, LLC P. O. Box 36965 Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 703-7255
Beach Chiropractic Clinic 2427 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 234-2387
World Sports League 911 N.E. Macedonia Church Road Lee, FL (850)32059971-4400
NHC HomeCare – Panama City 1830 Lisenby Avenue Suite PanamaB City, FL 32405 (850) 769-5256
Harlow Care Solutions 433 Harrison Avenue, Suite 50 Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 866-1553
Vitas Healthcare 638 Harrison Avenue Suite Panama102City, FL 32401 (850) 558-4400
Real Meals Delivered Serving the Bay County Area (850) 381-3989
HEARING
Young Living by Connie Prather Serving the Bay County Area (850) 247-1513
HOSPICE/HOME CARE/ HOME HEALTH Covenant Care 107 W. 19th Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 785-3040
The Right Move Senior Resource Serving Bay County & Surrounding Areas (770) 856-4799
Your CBD Store 8730 Thomas Drive Suite Panama1104CCity Beach, FL 32408 (850) 392-7558
Senior Helpers 1038 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-1793
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Who Dat Healthy 12109 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 851-8951
Well Rooted, LLC 4032 Thomas Drive, Suite 101 Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 896-6687
Emerald Coast Hospice 401 East 23rd Street, Suite C Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 769-0055
Optimal Life 19209 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 867-7703
King Kong Milktea & Smoothie 8730 Thomas Drive Suite Panama1103ACity Beach, FL 32408 (850) 708-8616
Vollara Serving Bay County & Beyond (850) 896-0324
HOME AGENCIESHEALTH
Beltone Hearing Center 12234 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 763-0801
Florida Cancer Affiliates 2614 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 769-2996
SMRT Florida 203 N. Arnold Road, Suite C Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 708-2474
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay 615 N. Bonita Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 769-1511
1940 Harrison Avenue
THERAPY/SPASMASSAGE
Emerald BehavioralCoastHospital
Ascension Sacred Heart Beach ER 11111 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 747-2900
INFECTIOUS COMPLIANCEAGENT
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3P America, LLC 2356 Frankford Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 866-9664
My Massage Clinic 10720 Hutchison Blvd., Suite B Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-3988
EMERGENCYHOSPITALS/ ROOMS
BodyWork at Zen 707 Richard Jackson Blvd.
Serenity South at the Spa on Harrison 25 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 257-5420
Serenity Spa at Sheraton Panama City
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare 1300 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, FL 32312
Massage Envy 15801 LC Hilton Drive Suite Panama120City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 563-0070
Serenity South Massage Studio 700 W. 23rd Street, Suite B20 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 257-5420
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast 7800 U.S. Highway 98 West Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 278-3000
Panama City ER 3711 U.S. Highway 231 Panama City, FL 32404 (850) 772-6200
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Dermatology SouthEast – Panama City 425 W. 19th Street, Suite D & E Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 818-0220
American Family Care, Inc. 15415 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-3589
Dermatology Specialists of Florida 12907 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-3376
Medicine & Weight Loss 1814 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 249-5000
Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida 625 W. Baldwin Road, Suite C Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 769-0329
Emerald Coast Urgent Care 2704 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-8655
Millennium DME 756 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-7961
Dr. Myra – Functional/Concierge
Kentucky Orthopedic Clinic 705 N. 12th Street, Suite 100 Middlesboro, KY 40965 (606) 248-0050
Northwest Florida Surgery Center 767 Airport Road Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 747-0400
Biomat USA Southeast 1398 W. 15th Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 913-6216
Emerald Coast Orthopedics 120 N. Richard Jackson Blvd. Suite 140 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 532-6168
Digestive Diseases Center 204 E. 19th Street Panama City, FL 32404 (850) 763-5409
Gulf View Medical 16900 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-1898
Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology 12139 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 500-3376
Healthy Start of Bay, Franklin & Gulf Counties 2101 Northside Drive, Suite 101 Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 872-4130
Northwest Florida Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center 11501 Hutchison Blvd. Suite Panama109City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 250-0112
MARIJUANAMEDICAL
Infinity Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. 756 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-7961
Curaleaf 749 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 740-0680
SERVICES/CLINICSMEDICAL
Brain & Spine Specialists 2202 State Avenue, Suite 201 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 785-0029
Grace Episcopal Church 9101 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 235-4136
First Choice Physical Therapy 11501 Hutchison Blvd. Suite Panama100City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 248-1601
Anchorage Children's Home 2121 Lisenby Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-7102
Every Child Home P.O. Box 15249 Panama City, FL 32406 (850) 254-8494
American Red Cross/ Central Panhandle Chapter 475 Harrison Avenue, Suite 250 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-6587
Emerald Coast Medical Association 2352 Lisenby Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 784-2090
Bay County Alzheimer’s Alliance, Inc. P.O. Box 16345 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 832-0691
Panama City Beach Senior Center 423 Lyndell Lane Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-5065
Warrior Beach Retreat, Inc. P.O. Box 19555 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 625-0736
Psychological Fitness Associates 21903 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 588-7089
Beachside Fellowship 17601 Ashley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 233-3443
Alignment Bay County 5230 W. U.S. Highway 98 Panama City FL 32401 (850) 913-3284
The Arc of the Bay 1804 Carolina Avenue Lynn Haven, FL 32444 (850) 265-2951
Vascular Associates, LLC 1836 Florida Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 872-8510
Lavished Ministries 2686 Chapman Drive Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 532-2235
Nu Wave Medical Center 10800 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite Panama200 City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-6363
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Second Chance of Northwest Florida, Inc. 819 E 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 769-7779
The Eye Gallery 700 Pier Park Drive, Suite 110 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 230-8350
Southern Skin and Electrology at The Spa on Harrison 25 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 832-8414
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW-Florida 1320 Creighton Road Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 433-5437
ORGANIZATIONSNON-PROFIT
A New Day, Community Transitional Resource Center 2019 Wilkinson Avenue Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 249-5476
Doorways of NWFL, Inc. P.O. Box 549 Panama City, FL 32402 (850) 215-8800
Food 4 Kidz 16610 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 249-5439
Lighthouse Church 4049 West 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 230-9030
OPTICAL/OPTOMETRY
ORGANIZATIONSRELIGIOUS
Dementia Family Pathways 1038 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-7078
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Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc. 525 E. 15th Street Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 522-4485
The Eye Center of North Florida 10900 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-1829
The Eye Studio 651 Grand Panama Blvd. Suite Panama105City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 563-8800
MENTAL HEALTH CARE/ COUNSELING
Pregnancy Resource Center 701 Jenks Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-1100
Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 16200 W. Highway 98 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 236-3030
Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 210 E. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 872-7760
Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida Chapter 1020 N. Orlando Avenue, Suite 100 Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 622-4673
United Way of Northwest Florida, Inc. 602 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 785-7521
The Anti-Aging Clinic of Northwest Florida 13569 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 238-8563
Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church 271 S. Arnold Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-3161
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Bay Health Foundation 11 Harrison Avenue, Suite E Panama City, FL 32402 (850) 818-0565
Retina Specialty Institute 10800 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite Panama300City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 250-2637
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Community Health & Rehabilitation Center 3611 Transmitter Road Panama City, FL 32404 (850) 588-4643
Breeze Animal Hospital 9222 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 233-7091
St. John Catholic Academy and Church 1005 Fortune Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-1775
ASSISTEDCOMMUNITY/RETIREMENTLIVING
The Church at the Beach, Gulf Beach Baptist 10620 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-8892
Charter Senior Living 6012 Magnolia Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-0510
St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal Church 20408 First Avenue Laguna Beach, FL 32413 (850) 234-2919
The Blake at Panama City Beach 12219 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 588-3860
Seagrass Village of Panama City Beach 201 Seagrass Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-2004
The Landing at Seagrass Village 401 N. Alf Coleman Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-0707
SOCIAL SERVICES
Anchorage Children’s Home 2121 Lisenby Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-7102
Animal Care Center 8501 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 235-2877
Paws in Paradise Animal Hospital, PLLC 13123 E. Emerald Coast Parkway Suite D Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (850) 909-0130
Northstar Church 2440 St. Andrews Blvd. Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 215-4812
ANIMALVETERINARIANS/SERVICES
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Superior Residences of Panama City Beach 95 Grand Heron Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-4969
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Panama City Rescue Mission 609 Allen Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 769-0783
Northwest Florida Health Network 910 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 747-5455
Watercrest Senior Living 205 W. Hewett Road Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 660-7130
Woodlawn PCB Church 219 N. Alf Coleman Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-3196
If you would like to donate to either or both of our 2022 Holiday Community Outreach events, you may make a 100% tax-free donation on our website, ahandupintl.org, or contact us at 1-850-257-5786.
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In November, A Hand Up provides Thanksgiving Baskets for over 500 Families in need in Bay County through our Annual Thanksgiving Outreach, Bountiful Blessings.
We look forward to serving you and your family!
n addition to the year-round support that A Hand Up provides for our community through critical food and basic needs support for thousands of children and families, we are just as dedicated to providing continual relief to families during one of the most difficult times of the year, the holiday season.
Every December, our annual JOY of the Season Christmas Outreach provides toys and gifts for more than 2,500 Bay County Children.
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You may also partner with us in supporting our community year-round through a one-time or monthly donation!
Gulf View Medical has served Panama City and the surrounding areas for over 10 years, and we look forward to continuing to be an intricate part of our community. Our facility is newly renovated and is located at 16900 Front Beach Road. Walk-ins are welcome for urgent care services, and for all other appointments, please call 850-234-1898.
"Strengthening Our Communities One Family At A Time."
ulf View Medical is a privately owned medical clinic and medspa located in the heart of Panama City Beach on Front Beach Road. We specialize in primary care, urgent care, weight loss, hormone therapy, aesthetics, and so much more! Whether the need is managing chronic illness, enhancing your natural beauty, or caring for you while you're sick, our friendly staff and inviting atmosphere are ready to help!
Our provider, nurse practitioner Rachael Arnett, has many years of experience in family practice and is formally trained in botox and many different types of fillers. Rachael believes in providing high-quality healthcare to all individuals while actively listening to each patient and working with them as a team to develop the best plan of care. We have a passion for helping people meet their health and aesthetic goals inside and out!
These are children from families of the homeless and economically challenged working class families right here among us!
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C reating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life" is the mission and cornerstone of The Spice and Tea Exchange®, in which we strive to provide our guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of culinary products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shop will kick your senses into high gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.
You can explore gifts and accessories in what we like to consider to be the best local gift shop in town. Whether you're new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect menu components. Additionally, if you're a veteran, active military, or a first responder, The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Panama City Beach offers a 10% discount on products as our way of saying "Thank you"!
Seaborn is an entrepreneur who also practices architecture, while Alexis is a licensed nurse practitioner. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, Seaborn & Alexis were presented with a unique opportunity to design, cultivate, and develop a boutique brand of premium CBD and Hemp-Based wellness products. This opportunity came through long-standing relationships with friends and colleagues that have many years of successful experience in the industry.
Stop by for a visit and be greeted by knowledgeable staff in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. We are open to the public and require NO medical card for entry or purchase!
We offer a variety of fine spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more in our store! The "blending theater" allows guests to observe the creation of custom seasonings as they watch Spice Masters weighing and mixing spices right in the store.
Learn more at www.spiceandtea.com/panama-city-beach or give us a call at (850) 708-3001.
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Located at 4032 Thomas Drive, on the corner of Thomas Drive and Beach Drive, Well Rooted aims to promote, support, and inspire happy and healthy lifestyles throughout the Bay County area by setting a higher standard for what should be expected in their industry. Well Rooted provides premium, lab-tested CBD, THC, and other hempderived products, along with local artwork, candles, soaps, and more.
WELL ROOTED
elcome to Well Rooted! A unique wellness boutique that specializes in premium, medicinal-grade hemp products, as well as a creative space that engages with the community by featuring local artists and makers. This crafted and curated brand and space is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team, Seaborn & Alexis Wood. Our stores are open to the public and require NO medical card for entry or purchase.
At Well Rooted, we believe in God, we believe in love, we believe in happiness, and we believe we are Well Rooted.
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As I look back over the past months of 2022, I am reminded of a thousand smiling faces and dozens upon dozens of celebrations and grand achievements by so many wonderful local people. It’s been a busy year for many and that’s a good thing for the most part. And it explains why the year seems to have rolled by so quickly.
Panama City Beach Chamber Ambassadors attend Groundbreakings, Grand Openings, Beautifications, and Ribbon Cuttings and work with staff at networking events such as Business After Hours, Friday at the Beach, Annual Golf Classic, Women’s Work-Life Symposium, and much more. Ambassadors get the opportunity to network and meet fellow Chamber members. There is no cost to join the Beach Chamber Ambassadors! If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please email Missy@pcbeach.org.
like something you want more of, I welcome you to learn more about the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and join us as we build a stronger business community in Bay County
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From there, you might want to encourage an employee of yours to be an active Beach Chamber Ambassador if you want to gain the maximum exposure and make the most of the many networking opportunities. Let’s get you in on the action and make more business happen for you and your company.
ood golly, Miss Molly… where did our summertime go? I know by now the seasonal shift should not surprise me, but this year it feels all too much like a surprise. Alas, once those school buses start rolling again, I know I must adjust my own eternal timeline and realize that the end of summer is here.
How has the year been for you? I hope it has been good, if not exceptional. You may have also noticed that the clock seems to tick faster as we race around making life happen, but we must always remember to think of the smiles and celebrations and grand Ifachievements.allthissounds
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This past August, we had a panel of sales experts providing effective methods to improve your sales efforts. Our sponsors for this forum were Arc of the Bay, A Superior Air Conditioning Company, Hare Taylor, and Panama City Toyota. We had the pleasure of taking our August IdeaCamp to yet another fantastic venue—Bay Point Golf Club! We thank you all for your support. Keep an eye out for announcements on upcoming IdeaCamp events! Future IdeaCamp dates are set for October 26th and November 16th. We hope to see you there!
re you looking to expand your life and business through learning and engaging with our local business community? Look no further than IdeaCamp! Presented by Southwest Airlines and sponsored by many of our amazing members, IdeaCamp creates an experience for you to share, connect, and cultivate open-minded business discussions while supporting the free flow of ideas.
IdeaCamp is free to PCB Chamber Members and $10 for prospective members. Light hors d’oeuvres are provided at each forum and the first 50 guests receive a drink ticket. Not only will you get a chance to taste delicious food and hear from our amazing speakers, but you will also have the chance to ask business-related questions and let others know what’s working and what's not working for you in your industry.
For our July IdeaCamp, Terry Mauer of Florida SBDC at UWF took the stage at Springhill Suites by Marriott (PCB) as he presented “Our Business Is Growing Yours.” The Florida SBDC at UWF provides nocost consulting services to current or aspiring small business owners. Some of their services include training programs, business plans, sales growth, marketing plans, and more. It was another successful event; everyone had a great time learning and networking with members and friends. We want to thank our presenting sponsor, Southwest Airlines, and additional supporting sponsors, A Superior Air Conditioning Company, Hare Taylor, Panama City Toyota, Regions Mortgage, and Mica Specialties. Also, a huge thanks to SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach for providing us with the beautiful venue and Gulf view!
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and as of the time of the writing of this article, ReHouse Bay has served 70 families at a value of more than $3.97 million and encumbered another $1.43 million in purchase assistance for an additional 22 clients.
Segment 3 is 1.2 miles and includes the Y at Arnold Road, where a roundabout is being installed. Construction on Segment 3 includes Arnold Road to PCB Parkway and FBR east to Lullwater Drive.
I’m also proud to say that I never once voted for a tax increase on Bay County residents. We recently completed our final budget meetings, and once again, we were able this year to continue to keep your property taxes among the very lowest in the state of Florida.
· A new reclaimed water main was installed along PCB Parkway west of SR 79.
Like many of you, I live and work in this area and drive the construction often. I understand the frustration of road construction and the inconvenience it brings. This City Council is committed to seeing this project completed and progress is being made.
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· New underground installations, including utility, drainage, and sewer line improvements have been made, as well as pressure testing and sanitizing of water mains.
The program also awarded $6 million in funding toward three planned low-income and workforce housing rental developments that will break ground next year for a total of 308 units. Of those, 60 units will be assisted by Bay County’s Housing Program, ensuring that the rents remain affordable over time. ReHouse Bay has also assisted with impact fees for new construction, rental assistance, and foreclosure prevention. So far this year, Bay County has expended or encumbered more than $13 million for affordable housing in our community. For more information about ReHouse Bay, visit www.rehousebay.org.
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The City is currently working on Segment 3 of the Front Beach Road CRA (Community Redevelopment Area), a massive project which reconstructs nearly 20 miles of Front Beach Road. The CRA is completed from Richard Jackson Boulevard east through Thomas Drive. The project involves undergrounding utilities and adding sidewalks, a tram/bicycle lane, new lighting, landscaping, and more.
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First-time homebuyers in the program – including those who have not owned a home within the last three years – may be eligible for up to $75,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. The program awards are income based and are intended to assist Bay County residents (or future residents) in overcoming hurdles to home
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We have not stopped working to provide our residents and businesses relief on the roadways, recognizing that the City has its challenges through sheer geography. Panama City Beach is a thin stretch of development with very few east/west options.
· New underground utility structures have been installed for power, cable, and telecommunications.
Contractors are working to install new underground utilities and pipelines, all while being careful not to disturb or damage existing underground utilities which might interrupt service.
· A new sanitary sewer was installed along Arnold Road from Front Beach Road through the “Y” to south of San Vincente Street.
The City has a new project manager, The Corradino Group, overseeing the
promote the use of other modes of transportation – bicycling, walking, and riding the trolley. Road construction is inconvenient, and it is dirty. But one day, there is the payoff. We appreciate your patience and look forward to Front Beach Road transitioning into a beautiful new corridor.
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s my time serving on the Bay County Board of County Commissioners ends, I would like to offer a heartfelt “thank you” to the people of Bay County for entrusting me to work for you these past six years. I am grateful to have had the opportunity and am proud of the work that we accomplished and the significant obstacles we overcame.
· New potable water mains and lateral service crossings have been installed along Front Beach Road.
Bay County has also seen huge successes in its efforts to alleviate housing issues in the county. In January, Bay County launched ReHouse Bay, a program funded through the state of Florida that offers money to qualifying participants for home purchases, foreclosure prevention and mortgage assistance, home repairs, and affordable housing developments.
wo years ago, the City put together a strategic plan and conducted its first community-wide citizen survey. We heard you when you identified traffic and mobility as the primary challenges in the City.
The Florida Department of Transportation is expanding U.S. 98, also known as Panama City Beach Parkway. Two additional lanes will be added from Mandy Lane at Frank Brown Park to the Hathaway Bridge. The first phase of construction is expected to begin in 2023. But this State project will take time.
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ay County continues to be an attractive location for new business. On June 13th, 2022, the Bay Economic Development Alliance (Bay EDA) announced another new company locating in Bay County. Resia, formerly known as AHS Residential, will be establishing a manufacturing operation in Bay County, Florida. Resia, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is an award-winning, vertically integrated real estate company that specializes in developing, building, and managing high-quality multifamily communities across the United States.
For this manufacturing operation in Bay County, Resia will be building a 200,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility to produce its modular components. The company will make a capital investment of more than $40M and will create 200 new jobs in Bay County.
Based in South Florida, Resia currently has more than 5,000 units under development in fast-growing metros in Florida, Texas, and Georgia and has plans for Colorado, D.C., and Arizona. The company intends to deliver 8,000 new apartment units annually by 2025.
Resia has a property management team, a land acquisition division, and an in-house design and construction team that includes a full staff of architects, engineers, and project managers.
A key to Resia’s accelerated growth is its modular construction approach, which enables the company to build apartment communities 30 to 40 percent faster than traditional methods.
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“We are excited about opening our new operation in Bay County, Florida. Our construction method allows us to build quickly and achieve cost-savings that are passed on to our residents,” said Ernesto Lopes, President and CEO of Resia. “Our new facility will enable us to deliver on that mission while creating high-skilled jobs.”
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As we welcome Resia into Bay County, CareerSource Gulf Coast will be recruiting talent to join this organization. Anyone interested in pursuing a career with Resia is encouraged to contact CareerSource at csjobs@careersourcegc.com.
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2. We’re actively recruiting business partners for all of our schools. We know many of you have already stepped up to support our schools, but if you haven’t, it’s not too late, and we hope you’ll
y the time you read this, the new school year will already be underway and our classrooms will be full of students eager to learn and teachers ready to teach.
Bay County is an incredibly generous community and one that actively supports public education. If you’re already volunteering, mentoring, and partnering with a school through your business… THANK YOU! If you’re not actively involved in those strategies, please contact us today because we’d love to pair you with the right opportunities and schools in need. Together, we can make a difference in ALL of our students’ lives and ensure that they all have hope for their futures and the support they need to achieve their dreams.
You may not hear the audible “thank you” or necessarily always see the fruits of your labors but trust me on this… your support of our children matters, and it’s important.
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This year, I know we’re all hoping for a more “normal” year than we’ve had since Hurricane Michael in 2018, and along with that “normal” comes a return to several practices we’ve had to set aside:
1. Volunteers are once again welcome on all of our campuses. We’ve missed our campus volunteers (who do everything from helping out in classrooms to working on landscaping to assisting with special events) but know that you understand why, during Covid, we couldn’t have many (if any) guests on our campuses. All of our schools value their volunteers, and we hope you’ll reach out to your neighborhood school to see how you can help.
3. We’re also actively recruiting mentors. Currently, we have more than 250 students throughout the district who are waiting for volunteer mentors, and we’d love to partner you with a student who needs just a bit more encouragement than he/she is currently getting. You can use the same email address listed above to tell us a little about yourself and the kind of mentoring schedule (or age group of the student) that would work best for you and we will get busy matching you and getting you trained.
contact us at BDScomm@bay.k12.fl.us to find out how your business, or faith-based organization, can get involved this year.
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FSU PC is presenting an open-air concert on Oct. 28 at Papa Joe’s Bayside in Panama City. Everyone is invited to come and hear Billy Dean overlooking St. Andrew Bay. We’re really excited to have the country music singer and star, who is one of country music’s greatest songwriters. His top singles include “Billy the Kid,” “If There Hadn’t Been You,” and “Let Them Be Little.” Billy also is a native of my hometown of Quincy, Florida.
guest-speaker series resumed this fall with award-winning artist Ricky Steele. After hosting the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection exhibit, we look forward to continuing to showcase more local artists in our exhibit space.
SU Panama City continues to develop academic programs to meet the needs of the local industry with an emphasis on skills application. This is part of preparing our students for their future paths, which is at the core of the FSU PC Promise.
This fall, FSU PC is offering a new bachelor’s degree in financial planning. Housed under the College of Applied Studies at FSU PC, the undergraduate program is available to students at FSU Panama City and FSU in Tallahassee. FSU PC’s financial planning degree program has received recognition from the Certified Financial Planner Board. The program includes the CFP curriculum for financial planning and trains students in finance-related areas, such as financial advising, investments, portfolio management, estate planning, and risk
Gulf Coast State College is committed to improving the lives of everyone in the community by offering life-changing opportunities through education and wellness. We want to inspire anyone interested to join us for the Fall session of Education Encore that begins September 23. If you can’t make the fall session, spring registration for Education Encore opens on October 28, 2022. Please visit gulfcoast.edu/Encore for more information.
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crucial piece of Gulf Coast State College’s mission and vision is to enhance the quality of life and offer lifechanging opportunities for its students, as well as the lives of people in the surrounding community. One way we do this at Gulf Coast is by providing physical fitness courses and accessible facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle. A wide variety of wellness and aquatic courses are offered here that are both affordable for individuals of all abilities and fitness levels. Our wellness courses take place in a state-of-theart fitness center/weight room or dance studio and include Yoga, Circuit Training, Low-Impact Kickboxing, and Zumba. Our aquatic fitness courses include Fitness Swim, Water Aerobics, and Adult Warm Water Exercise, which are held in GCSC’s heated pool and hydrotherapy pool. For our underwater enthusiasts, we offer scuba certification courses, as well as lifeguard training and swimming lessons for children and adults.
intellectually engaged, staying connected socially, and managing stress may benefit the brain. Gulf Coast’s Continuing Education offers the Education Encore program as a way to do just this. Education Encore is a program of lifelong learning for active and senior adults. Twice a year, in the fall and spring, non-credit enrichment classes are offered for participants to engage in a low-stress and fun learning environment. This program provides opportunities for participants to maintain active lifestyles, socialize and, most importantly, have fun! Participants discover new skills and hobbies like painting, jewelry making, and creative writing. They also learn about local and global history and culture and maintain physical activity with water aerobics and yoga. All classes are taught by local experts in their field who are dedicated to making sessions appealing for all.
The next FSU Panama City Torch Run is scheduled for Sept. 24. The tradition, dating back to 1989, has evolved into a timed 5K along North Bay through FSU PC and Gulf Coast State College campuses. Students, alumni, community residents, and visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a little healthy competition and show their Seminole Spirit before Homecoming Week. Go ‘Noles!
Dr. Cheryl Flax-Hyman Interim President, GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
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Health and wellness isn’t just about exercising. In addition to the outdoor activities Panama City Beach has to offer, there is a list of fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest, hosted over the Columbus Day weekend (October 7-9), is a great way to relieve stress and enjoy the long weekend with the ones you love. Experience the two parades on Friday and Saturday, live music, and fireworks in the heart of Pier Park.
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It’s the time of year that we get a little cooler weather, and when CareerSource Gulf Coast usually sees more job seekers entering employment as students return to school. It is also the time when businesses begin ramping up seasonal hiring in preparation for the holidays.
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To support those who wish to develop their careers, CareerSource Gulf Coast is here to help with training solutions. Our skilled staff provides eligible adults, young adults, and youth with financial support to connect to careers.
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CareerSource Gulf Coast serves both our area’s businesses and job seekers. We encourage those seeking to develop their careers and employers who are searching for skilled talent to reach out to get started. We have offices in Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties and stand by ready to assist with solutions that work. Visit us at careersourcegc. com for more information.
Throughout the beach, you will find various vendors who can provide the best “on the water” adventure. Being a world-renowned diving destination, Panama City Beach allows visitors and locals to explore the unknown wonders such as sunken ships, limestone reefs and colorful wildlife. If onshore activities are more your speed, our 18
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report also shows an advantage in associate’s degrees for some technical fields and gains in mobility across a wide range of industries.
We award classroom-based training scholarships at area educational institutions with a focus on programs that lead to certifications or credentials for in-demand careers which pay high wages. These scholarships are in addition to federal support, such as the Pell Grants. As a result, eligible learners find that there may be little to no cost for CareerSourcetraining.GulfCoast
miles of beach and local parks, including Frank Brown Park, Aaron Bessant Park, and the Conservation Park, provide the perfect walking or biking path for your next trip outdoors.
No matter which way you choose to relax, whether it is skipping the gym for a fun afternoon on the water or attending your favorite outdoor concert, Panama City Beach is here to help you relax, unwind and have fun—after all, we are the Real.FUN.Beach!
This trend benefits our local economy. Those on new career journeys may fill the talent gap many employers are experiencing.
We know that adult learning pays off for those who wish to move forward with a new career. A research report released in July by Lightcast, formerly EMSI, a workforce and economic analytics firm, shows interesting insights. It found that those who return to higher education are 22% more likely to attain upward mobility than those who do not go back to school. Their average salary increase is also over 140% greater than those who do not go back to school. The
also provides those wishing to explore a new career with on-the-job training and internships that equip them with new skills. Participants are matched with local employers with indemand occupations. They earn a wage, receive career coaching, and are given support services to help overcome barriers to employment. Many go on to secure permanent jobs with the employer.
KIM BODINE Executive Director, CAREERSOURCE GULF COAST
This fall, we may see a new trend of job seekers entering completely new career paths—a movement that emerged during the pandemic for those seeking more balanced and fulfilling lives. It is known as “The Great Upgrade.” Abundant job opportunities have stoked confidence in those wishing to switch career paths with higher wages and upward mobility. Training for these new careers is often the next step.
anama City Beach offers an abundance of activities to fill any vacationer’s itinerary or any local’s afternoon at leisure. From biking to kayaking, to paddle boarding or beach yoga, both locals and visitors can enjoy our sugar white sand and turquoise green waters for a day of rest and relaxation. Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is important, and our ability to provide a diverse destination filled with various outdoor activities can help foster a healthy lifestyle.
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Speaking of stars, a top Georgia production company filmed scenes for a pilot here on the incredible Island Paradise. In less than 48 hours, they needed 25-30 young adults in swimsuit shape for a scene for a secret project. They say they will be back and were appreciative of all the extras who gave them their time.
Florida made a great impression at the Reelz Show in Los Angeles, which is a trade show to pitch reality-style projects. There are rumblings of a feature film to be filmed in Bay County. We are waiting to hear more on that.
he heat of the summer sure doesn't make filming any easier, but it certainly brings out the productions. Production crews have a very physical investment when it comes to working on a show, from setting up the tents to having a place out of the sun for both people AND equipment to hauling heavy things to and from the grip truck. Plus, all that equipment goes back to a precise spot, so they know where it is on the next gig.
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The UK continues to love Bay County for many of their docu-series. Another one was shot in August for five days. Maybe they just love our beaches and seafood!
If your home or business is asked to be used as a filming location, please contact the Film Commissioner, Julie Gordon, at (850) 8194694 or email floridafilmoffice@knology.net. They need to provide certain documentation for your protection and theirs.
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Roadkill continues the editing process and films a few pick-up shots. We are all anxiously awaiting the release of this major production to be released.
focusing on upscale homes came to the West End and hired a local photographer to be their first photo assistant. The Simple Life photographed this gorgeous home and provided an insight into what it's like working with superstars and top publications.
Summer does bring out the odd behavior, according to one show filmed in Northwest Florida. The "Florida Man" has become a term of reference to those displaying out-of-the-norm or downright crazy behavior. Oxygen is working on a series based on the variety of Florida men who have made the tabloids. One particular gentleman was arrested wearing a full-blown cat mascot suit in 102-degree
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WWW.PCBEACH.ORG 59 1. TIKI MIKE'S ExOTIC TEA & COFFEE BAR | 2. PEOPLESSOUTH BANK GROUNd BREAKING 3. 30A dISTILLING CO | 4. CHICK FIL A PCB | 5. ExPRESS OIL CHANGE & TIRE ENGINEERS 6. HAVANA NIGHT RESTAURANT & BAKERY | 7. LAQUINTA AT PIER PARK | 8. THE ARC OF THE BAY 9. CHARLES HILTON CENTER FOR ATC & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 10. PAWS IN PARAdISE ANIMAL HOSPITAL | 11. THE GROUT dOCTOR 12. ASCENSION SACREd HEART BAY dIAGNOSTIC CENTER 7 8 9 10 11 12 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, Ribbon Cutting, or Ground Breaking, contact our Director of Membership, Shannon Richmond, at (850) 890-8069.
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We also have "thank you for being a member" cards that you can pick up and give to a member when you are visiting, along with your business card, so they will know you supported them because they are a valued member…. "Members do business with
The Panama City Beach Chamber is the link that connects our business community together, or as I like to say, "we connect the dots!" I love it when I walk into a business and see their membership plaque displayed on the wall or counter or their membership sticker on the door. I have recently noticed that several of our members have put "Proud Member" and our Beach Chamber logo on their business cards, marketing materials, and on their vehicles. It makes me so happy to see how proud our members feel about being a part of our Chamber family. We are more than just a Chamber; we are one big family! Our members are always looking out for one another and want to help each other grow.
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Shannon (850)shannon@pcbeach.orgRichmond890-8069
an 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!
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is continuing to grow, and we are quickly approaching 1,500 members. I attribute our growth to the opening of many new businesses, referrals from our highly satisfied members, and our Rock Star team of Ambassadors. I once heard someone say, "light yourself on fire and they will come for miles to see you burn." Well folks, we are on FIRE!
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