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n your connection to the beach ing green c h a i r m a n ‘ s r e p o r t Al McCambry go Green Adventures in 10 Panama City Beach 8 Ways to Green Up Your Life 008 has started with a BANG! You can just feel On February 22nd, The Greater Panama City Beaches 1 New Nature
Center on the way the excitement and anticipation surrounding Chamber hosted its Annual Awards Banquet. This The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce BANKING CENTER the activities involving the yyear’s celebration was held at the REAL ESTATE CORNER GRAND OPENINGS your connection toAROUND the TOWN beach MEMBER NEWS 2 CCity of Panama City Beach, Bay and EEdgewater Beach Resort, and I Chamber’s CALENDAR OF EVENTS AnnualAnnuAAnnnunuu Report e be ala Repoeep ach andana 2008 Programwww.pcbeach.o of Work ssurroundingu Counties. wwould like to thank Andy Phillips nndd 202000 Vol 2 Issue 6 2007 of fWWoWororkoorrk aand his staff for a great time. OOne of the most important concepts too embrace for 2008 and the future DDuring the month of April, your iss that of “Regionalism.” As our BBeaches Chamber will be relocating arareae continues to grow and prosper, tto 309 Beckrich Road. We are very January/FebruJanuary/February 2008 ary 20
Vol 3 Issue 1 ReRegionalism and what it means will eexcited about our new home! We www.pcbeach.org plplaya a pivotal role with our continued wwill have something for everyone ssuccess.u To that point, business and community including a beautiful history wall, extended hours lleadersea from four counties, Bay, Gulf, Walton and including Saturday and Sunday, and touch screen OOkaloosa,k have come together to form what is known kiosks for visitors. as Coastal Vision 3000. This group has been tasked Like I said, 2008 has started with a Bang! Stay in wwithi creating a consistent brand for our region and to touch with your Beaches Chamber. Get involved. incincrease both national and international awareness Help to continue to make this area a great place to for our market. Keep an eye out for “The Beach!” Live, Work and Play. During our Friday at the Beach event on March 14th, there will be a very enlightening presentation Are You regarding “The Beach” and what it means. Connected p r e s i d e n t ‘ s r e p o r t Debi Knight to the Beach? he excitement has begun. Pier Park has We expect 2008 to be a very optimistic year for offi cially opened with new specialty shops growth, tourism and community development. Advertise your business and great restaurants. Your T BBusiness and community leaders in The Circuit! Chamber is working with several ffrom four counties, Gulf, Bay, Walton entities to plan weekly events aand Okaloosa, have come together 2008 Spotlight throughout the year, especially tto form Coastal Vision 3000. This Schedule: during the holiday season. ggroup is creating a consistent brand JAN/FEB By the time you receive this special ffor our region. The goal is to increase Chamber’s Annual Report edition of The Circuit, “Dining Out nnational and international awareness, MAR/APR in Panama City Beach,” we will be inincrease support for our local Dining Out in PCB within weeks of opening our new ttourism and economic development MAY/JUN Chamber building at 309 Beckrich Road. We have opportunities, and grow our market. At our Friday Shopping & Things To Do JUL/AUG great things planned for our community. State-of-the- at the Beach during the second week of March Andy Resorts and Real Estate art technology, a beautiful history wall, touch screen Phillips of Edgewater Beach Resort, who is also on the SEP/OCT kiosks for visitors and people relocating to the area, a Executive Board of Coastal Vision 3000, will give a Health & Wellness community board room, and extended hours including presentation to our members. Saturday and Sunday. We are also working with the NOV/DEC And fi nally, a Big Thank You to Lisa Powell, our Ecotourism Workforce Center, FSU-Panama City and Gulf Coast Publicity Committee Chair, for all her hard work in Community College to add job placement, training, making our Annual Awards Banquet on February Rates & Information: focus forums and business center to our location. Skip Alford 22nd a huge success! (850) 814-4292 Tyler Finklea The Beach: A way of life that will change yours. (850) 691-6259 Find out more about Coastal Vision 3000 on Page 28.
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20082008 your connection to the beach BOARD OF DIRECTORS M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 0 8 Chairman of the Board Al McCambry, Knology CONTENTS Past Chairman Features 35 Gulf Coast Community College David Powell, 18 Dining Out in Panama City Beach 39 Pier Park Peoples First Community Bank 26 Dining Out at Kingfi sh 39 FSU Flying High Circus Incoming Chairman Anthony Dubose, Events Membership Coastal Community Insurance Agency 28 Chamber Events Keep You In-The-Know 30 Member News Treasurer 28 Friday at the Beach 40 Grand Openings Philip Griffi tts, Jr. 28 Candidates Forum 40 New & Renewing Members Sugar Sands Beach Resort 28 After Hours - March 41 High Voltage Membership Legal Council 29 Calendar of Events 41 Ambassador Update Steven L. Applebaum 29 Leads Group 40 After Hours - April In Every Issue The Board 8 Chairman’s Report Mike Abney, 8 President’s Report Prudential Shimmering Sands Around Town 34 FSU-Panama City 12 Banking Center Billy Alam, Days Inn 34 Community Update 12 Real Estate Corner Karen Blackerby, Magnum Capital 34 Local Government Update 14 A Few Minutes With Lee Ann Leonard Sue Brookhart, 35 Gulf Coast Workforce Board 15 A Few Minutes With Bob Zamboni Naval Support Activity Panama City 16 Biz Spotlight Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll Engineering Cover photo of Firefl y’s Sauteed Gulf Grouper with shallots, fresh corn, grape tomatoes, jumbo Mack Carter, Shuckum’s lump blue crab and sherry cream. Photo by Myron Hines Oyster Pub, Another Broken Egg The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce Rick Dye, Region Bank 415 Beckrich Rd., Suite 200, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Pam George, Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301 Gulf World Marine Park PCBeach.org John Gheesling, Bikini Beach John Hamati, Flautt Cornerstone CHAMBER OFFICERS EDITORIAL STAFF Scott Harris, Wachovia Bank President/CEO Debi Knight Editor Marta Rose Annie Holcombe, Oaseas Resorts Senior VP Marketing & PR Marta Rose Creative Director Marta Rose Lewis Howell, The St. Joe Company Director of Operations Beth Oltman Advertising Sales Skip Alford Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts VP Membership Services Skip Alford Tyler Finklea Lee Ann Leonard, By The Sea Resorts Membership Services Tyler Finklea Production Boyd Brothers Printing Jim Musicaro, Web Manager Jessica Summers Distribution Allegra Print & Imaging Carrabba’s Italian Grill Research/Communications Bethany Edwards Faith Leader Chris Pariseau, Membership Accounting Mgr. Jena Kimmel Contributing Mayor Gayle Oberst, Bay Allegra Print & Imaging Information Specialist Bertie Reynolds Writers Solutions, Kimberly Lisa Powell, Hombre Golf Club Receptionist Joyce Kidd Bodine, Dr. Jim Kerley, Edy Rivard, Information Specialist Gloria Mallory Dr. George DePuy Gulf Coast Medical Center Cil Schnikter, Comcast Cable Bill Sherr, Labor Ready Skip Stoltz, Countrywide Home Loans Paul Wohlford, Edgewater Beach Resort Bob Zamboni, Zeebest McDonald’s Honorary Members Mayor Gayle Oberst, CFT Pyramid Dr. George DePuy, FSU-PC Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC The Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, February 20th at 9:30 pm. Photo by Tyler Finklea 10 The Circuit March/April 2008
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 1111 22/26/08/26/08 11:02:3711:02:37 PMPM Real Estate Corner anking Center Shores B of Panama Colonial Bank deally positioned along the sugar-white You’ll like it here. Isand and emerald green waters of Northwest hen you get your start as a community bank, it’s hard to forget Florida, the new Shores your roots. Colonial Bank of Panama City Beach hasn’t forgotten of Panama resort is open because it fi nds its strength in the community. W and preparing for its grand “Our roots run deep in Panama City Beach. Our branch is an extension of this opening in April. community and the strength of our roots can be seen in our employees through leadership and community involvement,” says Joe Johnston, branch sales Shores of Panama is manager for the Panama City Beach Colonial Bank offi ce. located directly on 468 feet of shoreline in the heart of The community spirit among Panama City Beach. This Colonial employees is dynamic condominium phenomenal. As members resort’s unique C-shaped of the community, they design creates an intimate want to see business leaders cove secluding the Shores of Panama is located at 9900 S. succeed and the 18,000 square foot pool Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. community grow; and 20-person hot tub. therefore they Also located on the pool deck are two Tiki huts providing food and do what it takes beverage service. In addition, the resort offers a heated indoor pool and to help. “That hot tub, video arcade and complimentary DVD rentals, designated kids spirit of success club area, Men’s and Women’s Day Spa, and health center complete is wrapped in our Back row: Curtis Williams, Nicole Wiles, with sauna, steam, promise to offer Alicia Hudson and Joe Johnston, Branch locker room and the high-touch, Sales Manager. Front row: Cathi Jen- showers. The personal service our customers kins, Sandra Baldwin. Left: Gary Crouse, resort also provides Loan Originator. want, in a way that demonstrates 8,000 square feet our commitment,” says Johnston. of meeting space.
“At Colonial Bank, not only are we building our customer base, we’re building The 709-unit resort relationships,” he continues. “That’s one reason why people keep coming features studio back to us. They like the way they’re treated. They’re shown respect in every accommodations, transaction by people who understand what really matters. We’ve always as well as one-, two- been this way; it’s a commitment that will never change.” Every Colonial and three-bedroom banker has one goal in mind – to exceed the expectations of the shareholders, luxury vacation condominiums, ranging in size from 473 to 1,416 square customers and employees they serve. feet. All unit balconies overlook the beautiful Gulf of Mexico or the resort’s cove and lagoon-style pool, cable TV, DVD player and/or VCR. “We live the Colonial brand promise ‘You’ll like it here.’ It’s a part of our In addition, all everyday life and we utilize this promise to serve the Panama City Beach units feature a full community. That’s why you see our bankers involved in community activities. kitchen as well as We consider it a privilege to be part of the growth and success of Panama City washer and dryer. Beach – a community where our strong roots are fi rmly planted.” For more infor- Visit the Colonial Bank offi ce at 11701 Panama City Beach Pkwy., and see mation on Shores of why You’ll like it here. Panama, visit www. Sterlingresorts. com or call (850) 636-9701. 12 The Circuit March/April 2008
449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 1212 22/28/08/28/08 5:15:595:15:59 PMPM Salty’s has been a tradition on Panama City Beach since 1986, and the tradition continues with a great twist. We have opened an all new Sports Bar and Grill featuring fifteen screens, a state of the art sound system and stage for the best live performances in northwest Florida. Although we have many beach favorites, such as, our famous grouper sandwich and 100% black angus burgers, our menu has grown to include the “best pizza on the beach”. Home of the ten pound pizza, the Salty’s Super Supreme is not for the faint of heart. With our full dine in menu and our pizza delivery service you can’t miss. So, if you grew up vacationing on the beach, or you just started, Salty’s is the place to be. Salty’s Bar & Grill 10908 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach, Fl 850-234-1913 (main line) 850-234-3737 (pizza delivery) SaltysBar.com
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 1313 22/26/08/26/08 11:02:4711:02:47 PMPM a few minutes 1BSBEJTF4PVOE with... 3FTPSU&OUFSUBJONFOU ! $IVISION OF 0RO 3OUND %NTERTAINMENT )NC Lee Ann *>>>Ê ÌÞÊ i>V ià Leonard ,iÃÀÌÊ ÌiÀÌ>iÌÊ*ÀviÃÃ>à 0ROVIDING 9OUR 'UESTS 7ITH 4HE 0ERFECT !TMOSPHERE /F "EACH -USIC AND !CTIVITIES &OR !LL !GES !ND 3EASONS come from a big family. I am freedom they say I enjoyed as the 3PECIALIZING )N the youngest of six siblings, baby of the family. While they did "EACH -USIC Ithe aunt of fi fteen nieces and suffer stricter rules, it was only UÊ ÃVÊViÞà *AZZ "LUES nephews and the great aunt of four because, after seeing fi ve kids UÊ>ÞÊ >À>i and counting. My father Robert, who through puberty and beyond, my UÊ ÛiÊ>iÊ- Üà retired from the Air Force as a full- parents were understandably tired UÊ"ÕÌ`ÀÊ ÛiÃÊ bird colonel, at times channeled the when I fi nally arrived. UÊ ÕÃVÊ6`ià Sound of Music’s Captain Georg Von UÊ7i``}ÃÊ Trapp character to UÊ*>ÀÌià manage his ever- UÊiÃÌÛ>ÃÊEÊ ViÀÌà growing brood. UÊ"«iÊÕÃià While my dad UÊÀ>`Ê"«i}à never summoned UÊ-«ÀÌ}Ê ÛiÌà us with a whistle, his military ways • Certified Training by Florida Academy Of helped him main- Mobile Entertainers tain order…most of Lee Ann (middle) fl anked by her brother Michael and • Better Business Bureau the time. Despite Accredited sisters Mary, Bertie and Sharon on Panama City his best efforts, we • Panama City Beaches Chamber Beach for their 2007 family reunion. 2006 Small Business of the Year would occasionally erupt with food fi ghts, verbal • Licensed & Insured A big family can be challenging— assaults and boundary battles. My as all families can be—but mother Betty often delighted in .OW "OOKING also persistently grounding, these unpredictable outbursts and in unfl inchingly supportive and, most &OR 3PRING AND the fun and excitement our diverse importantly, unconditionally loving. group generated. While my parents 3UMMER 3EASON Being the baby brings benefi ts too. are now deceased, their children My older siblings are my greatest continue the squabbles but also the teachers. They take the road less traditions. One such tradition is an 9Õ½ÛiÊ iÃ}i`Ê>`Ê-Ì>vvi`Ê traveled fi rst and then warn me of annual family reunion which I was 9ÕÀÊ*À«iÀÌÞÊ/Ê/ iÊ} iÃÌÊ the bumps and perils. Additionally, fortunate to host in Panama City -Ì>`>À`Ão- Õ`½ÌÊ9ÕÀÊ being the baby means that, at least Beach last year. Our gatherings are in their company, I can claim to ÌiÀÌ>iÌÊ,iyiVÌÊ9ÕÀÊ a rich stew of savory homemade be the youngest in the room. As >}iÊ"vÊ ÝViiVi¶ dishes, childhood reminiscences, a woman approaching forty, I am games, relentless teasing and increasingly grateful for that gift! $ONT 3ETTLE &OR ,ESS personal updates reminding me of >ÛiÊ Ã A big family fi ghts big, plays big #!,, ./7 ÀiVÌÀ]Ê >ÃÌiÀÊ ]É all that is frustrating and wonderful about a sprawling family tree. and loves big. Would I opt out? That’s a big “NO!" The frustration stems from enduring nxä°ÓÎ{°ÓΣ£ Lee Ann Leonard is the General years of competing for resources *ÀðV Manager for By The Sea Resorts, and parental attention, frequent a Panama City Beach hotel chain *>>>Ê ÌÞÊ i>V ]ÊÀ`> invasions of privacy and even the including fi ve properties and a new ÌiÀÌ>}ÊÀ`>Ê-ViÊ£n{ stigma of birth order. My brother beachfront restaurant and bar, the and sisters still resent the greater Barefoot Beach Club. 14 The Circuit March/April 2008
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 1515 22/28/08/28/08 5:16:095:16:09 PMPM Biz Spotlight Restaurant & Lounge 850-785-9919 Dock of The Bay at Sun Harbor Marina at St. Andrews Bay “WHERE SUNSETS ARE FREE” ock of the Bay restaurant sits on a pier reaching into the waters of St. Andrew Bay, at the base of the east side of the Hathaway Bridge. Whether you are arriving by boat or car, the breath tak- Daily Lunch Specials D ing views of Panama City’s most beautiful sunsets are there for the taking. On-Site Catering & Parties New owner, Joshalyn Miller knows how gorgeous the view is as she makes Open for Breakfast ~ Fri, Sat, Sun. her way to work seven days a week. After a quick wave at a passing dol- Dinner Music ~ Fri, Sat, Sun. phin, she starts by preparing the favorite dishes of the day. As you walk through the door, the aroma of home-style cooking lingers in SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS the air. Tasty roast beef, tender pepper steak, BBQ chicken, country fried Music by Suzanne at Brunch steak, and homemade mashed potatoes are just a few of the menu items Afternoon Music of Peter Shelly sure to tempt your taste buds. For seafood lovers, dig into a crispy fried “The Great Pretender” grouper basket, oysters, shrimp or scallops. Or you can enjoy an oversized Dance to Beach Music, Rock & Roll & Country juicy cheeseburger and a frosty cold beer at the outside tiki bar. This season, Joshalyn introduces Executive Chef Drayton Douglas Wade Parrot Head Friendly!! III, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in London, England. Chef Drayton’s feature dishes include Bruschetta, Grouper Panama, Chick- East Foot of the Hathaway Bridge en Marsala, and steaks that will melt in your mouth. But save room for See the Betsy Ann Riverboat from our Window dessert! One of the best-kept secrets in Bay County is Joshalyn’s homemade coconut crème pie and cheesecake! If the views and amazing menu aren’t enough, get a taste of live entertain- ment with favorite local performers to complete your evening in a real down-home, fun atmosphere. Make new friends and dance the night away as you watch the sunset. After dinner feel free to explore the marina. Sun Harbor Marina is a full service marina with pontoon rentals, real estate of- fi ces, fi shing and diving charters, a gift shop, and home of the one and only Betsy Ann River Boat. Dock of the Bay is open year round serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can treat yourself to a very affordable breakfast too. For more information call (850) 785-9919.
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From juicy, monster hamburgers and fries at Spinnaker (above left) after a day at the beach, to revitalizing Raspberry Mojitos at the newly-sleek Boatyard lounge (above right), there is a whole new dining ambiance and vibrant nightlift on the horizon of Panama City Beach. Above center: Dining out in the bar at Bonefi sh Grill at Grand Panama Resort. CAFÉS * COFFEE BARS * Liza’s Kitchen Mike’s Diner 7008 Thomas Drive 17554 Front Beach Road BAKERIES Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Andy’s Flour Power Bakery (850) 233-9000 (850) 234-1942 3123 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach Panera Bread (850) 230-0014 Pier Park BARBEQUE 101 Bluefi sh Drive, #100 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar B Q Another Broken Egg Panama City Beach 11341 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Grand Panama Resort (850) 235-6325 Panama City Beach 11535 Hutchison Blvd. (850) 230-4742 Panama City Beach Starbuck’s Coff ee (850) 249-2007 Emerald Beach Resort Tony Roma’s 14700 Front Beach Road 10025 Hutchinson Blvd. The Coff ee Bean Queens Panama City Beach Panama City Beach 21903 Panama City Beach Pkwy. (850) 636-0100 (850) 230-2939 Panama City Beach (west end) (850) 236-9276 DINERS * DELIS PIZZA Emerald Coast Cuppy’s Bay Street Deli & Bagel Bakery Domino’s Pizza 133 Bonaire Drive 7806 Front Beach Road 9528 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 258-2436 (850) 233-1755 (850) 819-3333
Joey’s Java Juice Deckside Deli Marco’s Gulf Pizza 9722A Front Beach Road 8525 Thomas Drive 7010 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 249-5282 (850) 235-4600 (850) 234-5000
Joey’s Java Juice Emma’s Too Mellow Mushroom 11560 Panama City Beach Pkwy. 280 S. Arnold Road 8746 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 236-2010 (850) 230-1981 (850) 235-2811
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Papa John’s Pizza 11501 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach Y (850) 235-6161 Red Brick Pizza Pier Pier Park 801 Pier Park Drive, Suite A-100 Panama City Beach (850) 236-1413 INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Carrabba’s Italian Grill 13820 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach (850) 230-4522
Guadalajara Mexican Grill 8730 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach (850) 235-3300
Hofbrau Beer Garden 701 Pier Park Drive, Suite 155 Panama City Beach (850) 249-4200 Linda’s Bella Cucina 13006 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 249-4859
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant 208 W. 23rd Street Panama City (850) 249-5195
Pasta Grill Restaurant 17840 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 236-6205
Spicy Noodle Restaurant 13667 East Emerald Coast Pkwy. Panama City Beach (west end) (850) 231-0955 Sweet Basil Shoppes at Edgewater 11208 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-2855 FAST FOOD * SUBS Burger King 17112 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach (850) 233-6080
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Shrimp Cocktail and Oyster Shooters at the Signature Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefi sh Grill. Seabass with a Pacifi c-Rim touch at Bonefi sh Boatyard. Grill. Chick Fil-A Quizno’s Subs Lady Anderson Dining Yacht 11428 Panama City Beach Pkwy. 11560 Panama City Beach Pkwy. 5550 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 234-9540 (850) 236-6366 (850) 234-5940
Dairy Queen Smoothie King Pineapple Willy’s 134 Alf Coleman Road Pier Park 9875 S. Thomas Drive Panama City Beach 801 Pier Park Drive #120 Panama City Beach (850) 234-5850 Panama City Beach (850) 235-0928 (850) 896-3829 Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries Schooner’s Pier Park Wendy’s 5121 Gulf Drive 700 Pier Park Drive, Suite 100 6824 W. Hwy. 98 Panama City Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 235-3555 (850) 233-3890 (850) 236-0058 Sharky’s Seafood Restaurant Floradelphia Cheesesteak Zaxby’s 15201 Front Beach Road & Hoagie Factory 9960 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach 8744 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach (850) 235-3882 Panama City Beach (850) 233-6000 Spinnaker Beach Club Floradelphia Cheesesteak BEACHSIDE * BAYSIDE & Paradise Grill 8795 Thomas Drive & Hoagie Factory Barefoot Beach Club Panama City Beach 401 E. 23rd Street 15405 Front Beach Road (850) 234-7892 Panama City Panama City Beach (850) 784-9600 (850) 234-6644 The Treasure Ship McDonald’s Boatyard 3605 Thomas Drive 10628 Front Beach Road 5323 North Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 234-8881 (850) 234-6096 (850) 249-9273 Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill McDonald’s Dock O’ The Bay & Brew House 16990 W. Alt. Highway 98 5505 Sun Harbor Drive 1151 Bayview Avenue Panama City Panama City Panama City (850) 897-3169 (850) 785-9919 (850) 763-8427
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STEAKS & SEAFOOD * CASUAL Angelo’s Steak Pit 9527 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-2531 Back Porch Seafood Pier Park 16220 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 233-1750
Billy’s Oyster Bar 3000 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach (850) 235-2349
Black Angus Restaurant 4500 W. Highway 98 Panama City (850) 784-1788
Capt.’s Table Fish House Restaurant 1110 Beck Avenue Panama City (850) 767-9933
Capt. Jack’s Family Buff et Clockwise from top left: The seared Tuna Sandwich at Spinnaker; the Stuffed Flounder at Capt. 8208 Thomas Drive Anderson’s; the Blue Crab Anaheim Rellano appetizer at Kingfi sh; the Australian Rack of Lamb Panama City Beach with fresh ginger at Firefl y. (850) 236-8555
Dirty Dick’s Crab House 9800 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-7900
Granite Cafe 1001 Beck Avenue Panama City (850) 215-3287
Great American Grill Hilton Garden Inn 1101 N. Highway 231 Panama City (850) 392-1093 Longhorn Steak House Pier Park 15721 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach (850) 233-4980
Louie’s Florida Grill 17140 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-0582
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Margaritaville Pompano’s Restaurant The Shaggy Marlin 16230 Front Beach Road 10292 Front Beach Road 6628 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 234-6628 (850) 233-9080 (850) 249-2175
Montego Bay Seafood Reggae J’s Island Grill Shuckum’s Oyster Bay 473 Beckrich Road 16202 Front Beach Road, Pier Park 15614 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 233-6033 (850) 233-1790 (850) 235-3214
The Original J. Michael’s Restaurant Scampy’s T.G.I. Friday’s 3210 Thomas Drive 4933 Thomas Drive 1022 W. 23rd Street Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 233-2055 (850) 235-4209 (850) 747-0537
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Triple J Steakhouse Hooter’s 2218 Thomas Drive 12709 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 233-9514 (850) 230-9464 SPORTS BARS * Rock’It Lanes Shoppes at Edgewater DINING 513 Beckrich Road, PCB Beef O’ Brady’s (850) 248-2696 2310 State Road 77, Suite 350 Lynn Haven Salty’s (850) 271-0064 10908 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach Buff alo Wild Wings (850) 234-1913 701 Pier Park Drive, Bldg. C, Suite 100 Time Out Family Sports Grille Panama City Beach 2903 Thomas Drive (850) 236-0325 Panama City Beach (850) 249-0086 Calypso Beach Cafe 15812 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach (850) 234-6788
Opposite page, Left: The Barefoot Beach Club at 15325 Front Beach Road touches the sand and serves up tropical drinks and fresh local seafood. Center: Marble Slab Creamery at Pier Park opened in February. Right: Inside Triple J Steakhouse.
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STEAKS & SEAFOOD * CLASSY Kingfi sh Restaurant 4200 Marriott Drive 30 Degree Blue Panama City Beach 3600 Marriott Drive (850) 236-6075 Panama City Beach (850) 236-1115 ICE CREAM * DESSERT Boar’s Head Restaurant David’s SNO-Balls 17290 Front Beach Road 13913 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 234-6628 (850) 236-1998
Bonefi sh Grill Dippin Dots Grand Panama Resort 10025 Front Beach Road Located at Pier Park 11535 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach Panama City Beach (850) 236-7006 (850) 249-0428 The Fudge Factory Breaker’s Restaurant Publix Shopping Center 12627 Front Beach Road 11204 Hutchison Road Panama City Beach Panama City Beach The Weather is here. (850) 234-6060 (850) 235-0998 Wish you were... Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream & Waterfront Market Pier Park 5551 N. Lagoon Drive 821 Pier Park Drive, Suite A-100 Panama City Beach Panama City Beach • Great Food from Fresh (850) 234-2225 (850) 230-4177 Seafood to our Signature “Cheeseburger in Paradise®” Firefl y Marble Slab Creamery Shoppes at Edgewater Pier Park • Margaritas, Boat Drinks and 535 Beckrich Road 600 Pier Park Dr., Suite 120 our custom brewed ™ Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Land Shark Lager (850) 249-3359 (850) 233-4770 • Unique Margaritaville Below: Frozen concocations at Triple J Streakhouse; the world-famous beignets and fresh OJ at Souvenirs from Hats, T-shirts Calypso Beach Cafe & Sports Grille. and Flip Flops to Hand- Painted Adirondack Chairs • Live Entertainment • Outdoor Seating Available
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the platter and fi lled with soft shell crab, green onion, avocado, spicy mayo and smoked eel. Next to the fresh Wakame (seaweed) Salad and Ika Sansai (marinated squid salad) was a dollop of creamy salmon roe parked in a carved cucumber boat fan-tailed with lemon slices, adding brilliance and dimension to the platter. But the King Roll is what stole my heart, a provocative dance of fl avors, colors and textures including lobster, shrimp, tuna, red snapper, salmon and Kingfi sh at the Marriott exudes Casual Elegance. Above: Sushi fi t for a three different caviars. Matt’s king. Right: The Sky Scraper. Photos by Tyler Finklea impressive sushi repertoire also lthough many of Kingfi sh’s patrons are Take, for example, includes (to name just a few) hotel guests at the Bay Point Marriott, Chef Julio’s Blue Crab the Marley Roll, a maverick Aeveryone can enjoy the restaurant’s Anaheim Rellano marvel of unagi (eel), crabmeat, casual, elegant regional cuisine, its fi rst-class stuffed with tender blue crab meat atop a creamy, cream cheese and tempura crunchies; the BPC wine list, and its intimate roasted corn polenta cake and Roll featuring shrimp with carrots, scallions, ambiance with a view of fried red steak tomato, served avocado, basil and sweet chile; and the tropical St. Andrews Bay. A large with avocado salsa and a Island Roll with crabmeat, sweet peppers, percentage of the hotel guests splash of tomatillo broth. avocado, mango and shredded coconut. Aloha! are well-traveled visitors Intoxicating! The roasted with discerning palates and Anaheim chile gives this All dinners at Kingfi sh begin with a lovely a desire to try something traditional Latin dish quite the basket of poppy seed, sunfl ower and pumpkin new. Kingfi sh’s dedication kick, and its elegant, inventive seed artisan rolls and crisp lavash, with a small to “Local products with local presentation belongs in an art plate of herb-infused dipping oil. The Potato fl avors using local seafood” gallery. Another succulent Crusted Grouper, a Kingfi sh signature, is an has always supported its Southwestern starter with imaginative celebration of pan seared grouper contemporary menu and a mild bang of its own, the encased in paper-thin slices of potato (the French alluring sushi collection. Honey Chili Glazed Shrimp call this cooking technique en papier…translated While the mainstream of with tomatillo corn salsa, “in paper”), served atop savory sautéed spinach Panama City Beach cuisine is cooled down by a lovely and lump crab meat with a wild mushroom has always been Local, Fresh roasted poblano cream. risotto, then fi nished with a creamy roasted fennel sauce infused with hints of tarragon and Seafood, Nuevo Latino (New Chef Julio Lucero The signature Kingfi sh Latin) cuisine is a growing Calamari, served with a Pernod, a French elixir made with star anise dining trend. It is what set the South Beach, thick roasted banana pepper aioli – is also great and other aromatic herbs. The Maple Glazed Miami restaurant scene on fi re fi fteen years ago. served on top of a Caesar salad. A glass of the Prime Ribeye, another ingenious work of art, is fruity, sassy Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, a 2006 served alongside a tower of oven roasted Roma In August 2007, Executive Chef Julio Lucero vintage from the Russian River Valley, packs tomatoes, asparagus, artichokes, fresh garlic, joined Kingfi sh’s culinary team, weaving a the perfect punch to match the sensual fl avor thyme and herb roasted fi ngerling potatoes, then tapestry of international fl avors into its kitchen combinations of these appetizers. fi nished with a rich BBQ compound butter. A and dining rooms. “My dishes use a mixture glass of the smooth, mellow Edna Valley Pinot of items that appeal to many palettes and Cooking is an art form; it involves feeling. The Noir (2006) from San Luis Obispo is the perfect tastes,” says Chef Lucero, whose Mexican extraordinary platter of sushi and sashimi I accompaniment to the steak, with its glowing heritage and gastronomic experience at world- was presented one evening by Sushi Chef Matt trace of cinnamon spice. Of course, one cannot class resorts in Palm Springs, California and Washington was the most amazingly beautiful sample everything in one visit, and on future Gilbert, Arizona have brought a Nuevo Latino dish I have ever encountered. Everything, from visits I will try the Mediterranean-infl uenced infl uence, a Southwestern fl amboyance, a dash the sesame-infused Tako (octopus) Carpaccio Pasta Margherita with its fresh basil, Kalamata of Mediterranean and a whisper of Pacifi c-Rim to the buttery smoked Salmon Sashimi rosebud olives and roasted garlic olive oil; the eclectic to Kingfi sh – with an inspired, seductive and was luscious and eccentric. The Black Dragon Stuffed Airline Breast of Chicken with goat dazzling new menu. Roll actually looked like a dragon, curling around Continued on Page 38 26 The Circuit March/April 2008
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 2727 22/26/08/26/08 11:10:0211:10:02 PMPM Chamber Events Keep You In-The-Know he Beaches Chamber is focused on too long, we’ve all tried to go it alone. By work- keeping its members and the community ing together, we will be able to forge a strong re- Tinformed. Friday at the Beach, on the gional identity.” second Friday morning of every month, is de- Coffee, pastries and networking is from 7:30 to signed to share ideas and opportunities that will 8:00 AM, with the event program going from affect the beaches area and local businesses. 8:00 to 9:00 AM. Paris Janos of WJGH News Each program presents community and busi- Channel 7 will host the event. ness leaders in a casual, “face-to-face” setting. On Thursday, March 20th, join Chamber mem- On March 14th, Coastal Vision 3000 will be the bers at the Beaches Chamber’s fi rst Movie Nite program at Friday at the Beach held at the Bay After Hours at the Grand Theatre in Pier Park. Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, from 7:30 to The After Hours mixer will be held in the the- 9:00 am. Coastal Vision 3000 will present the atre’s lobby from 5:30 to 7:30pm, and guests will organization’s mission, objectives, and plans to be treated to popcorn, a soda and a movie imme- utilize its regional halo brand: “The Beach: A diately following the mixer. Movie choices that Way of Life That Will Change Yours.” evening will include 10,000 BC, The Bank Job, “Coastal Vision 3000 is an unprecedented effort and Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. to bring together business leaders from North- On Friday, April 11th, the Chamber will hold a west Florida coastal counties to grow our market Candidates Breakfast Forum for the upcom- Top: Friday at the Beach on January 11th with Dr. to everyone’s benefi t,” said Davage “Buddy” ing City of Panama City Beach election at the Rick Harper from the UWF Haas Center. Middle: Runnels, chairman of Coastal Vision 3000 and Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, from After Hours on January 16th at Firefl y. Bottom: Fri- Founder/Chairman of the Board of the Sterling 7:30 to 9:00 am. This Forum will be moderated day at the Beach on February 8th featured Simon Companiesp and Cornerstone Development. “For by Tom Lewis of WJHG News Channel 7. Property Group. Friday at the Beach C H A M B E R with Paris Janos of WJHG News Channel 7 March 14, 2008 Special Presentation After 7:30-9:00AM on Bay Point Marriott Coastal Vision 3000 Sponsored by Hours
Candidates Forum Thursday, March 20, 2008 for City of Panama City Beach Offi cials Moderated by Tom Lewis of WJHG News Channel 7 Movie Nite April 11, 2008 Sponsored by at the Grand Theatre in Pier Park 7:30-9:00AM Mixer in the Lobby 5:30 to 7:30 PM Bay Point Marriott ~ Popcorn & Movies to Follow ~ R.S.V.P. to [email protected] Call the Chamber to RSVP for these events at (850) 235-1159, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. or [email protected]
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GOING GREEN
BAY GREEN EXPO – The Friends of St. Andrews Bay and the Bay Environmental Study Team are presenting the Bay Green Expo on Saturday, March 22nd at Gulf Coast Community College, Student Union East, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Bay Green Expo is held as part of 30 Days of Green, a green awareness campaign that kicked off on February 20th. “The purpose of the Expo is to educate the community about how each of us can live The Jean L.Shafer Ambassador of the Year a little greener, build a little greener and 2008 Awards Winners experience many different ways to minimize The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet, title, awarded to a Chamber Ambassador(s) resource consumption,” says Joe Earp, Co held February 22nd at Edgewater Beach with dedication and high participation at Chair of the event. “This will be an interac- Resort, was a beautiful semi-formal gala that Chamber events, was given to Terry and tive event, with opportunities to discuss and awarded six individuals for their dedication Carol Hook. learn simple strategies for sustainable living to and accomplishments in the Panama City on a daily basis.” Beach community. The Bay Green Expo, open to the public The Pioneer of the Year Award, which at no charge, offers participants an oppor- recognizes a person’s leadership, tunity to view products and services from accomplishments and vision, was awarded local vendors unique to green building and to Wes Burnham. The Hank Swicord sustainability. Speakers will discuss ways to Distinguished Service Award, given to a live sustainably throughout the day. Topics person who has provided endless hours of include: dedication and service, went to Deborah X Solar Power and You Hunt. The Small Business Person of the X How to Build a Compost Pile Year Award, given to a Chamber business Pictured on top, from left: Award winners Wes X How to Build a Green House owner(s) with 25 or less employees, was Burnham, Deborah Hunt, Robert Carroll and X Economics of Going Green presented to Robert Carroll and Sean Sean McNeil. Above left: Terry and Carol Hook. X Water Conservation McNeil of McNeil Carroll Engineering. Above right: Tom Morgan, President of St. Joe Commercial, gives the keynote presentation. X Container Gardening and more. Call Joe Earp for more informa- Emerald Coast Photo tion at (850) 509-1653. Kevin Cannon, owner of Emerald Coast Photo, moved from California to Panama City at the age of 17. He developed his A Tour of Green Homes in the area will photography business by using the same principles he learned at take place on March 16th, from 1:00-5:00 a young age. After selling gold jewelry door to door and playing pm. www.baygreenexpo.com for locations. “Find the Queen” with three cards on a street corner, Cannon Home Depot on 23rd Street in Panama City turned the dedication he used to survive into a thriving business in will be hosting numerous in-store events re- Panama City Beach. “My photo skills were nothing like today, but lated to going green in the home, such as “in- what I had was drive, great marketing skills, and a lot of hustle.” stalling energy effi cient doors and windows” Cannon traded a few pieces of jewelry for a 35mm camera, photographed tourists on the and “energy effi cient faucets and fi xtures for beach, and then delivered the pictures to their hotel for a $5 fee. He worked hard on the the home.” Call the store for more details at beach for years, even exclusively securing photo referrals at many major resorts including (850) 913-8860. the Holiday Inn Sunspree. Taking thousands of pictures sharpened his eye, and he 30 Days of Green is sponsored by Stalwart- transformed into an artist in high demand by people wanting exquisite photos. Built Homes, The St Joe Company and Gulf “I believe this beach is sculpting into one great big class act, and I’m proud to be a part of Power. To learn more and register for select it,” says Cannon, whose work can be viewed in Capt. Anderson’s, Andy’s Flour Power Café, events, please visit www.baygreenexpo.com. or his new studio at Pier Park. Visit www.emeraldcoastphoto.com for more information. Cannon may also be reached at [email protected] or (850) 596-4190. Member News continued on Page 32 30 The Circuit March/April 2008
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Something fi shy RECOGNITION is going on at the Junior Museum. AL McCAMBRY was the keynote speaker A crime will at Tyndall Air force happen, and we Base’s Black History Celebration Event on need your help February 7th. The topic to solve it! surrounded Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism. He also spoke on February 24th at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lynn Haven as the keynote speaker for their Black History Junior Museum Whatley & Darty Expands Month Celebration. As the topic suggests, The Junior Museum of Bay County is proud Whatley & Darty Real Estate & the emphasis was to remind us that in order to to present its 2008 Special Exhibit, Crime Development announces the addition of succeed in a town, city, state, region or coun- Lab Detective. The forensics-based exhibit Kelli Sullivan, Linda Coleman, Jordan try, we must understand the accomplishments opened in January and will stay open until Maynard and Tommy Watts to their team. of all races and that there is a “Fierce Urgency May 17th. Crime Lab Detective takes of Now” per Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to “We are very excited to have such qualifi ed your family through a break-in and theft continue to work together in a harmonious and successful members join our team,” scene, and with your detective notebook, cultural state of affairs toward one common said Kenny Whatley, Broker of Whatley & you become the investigator and forensic goal. That goal would be recognizing the fact Darty Real Estate Development. “All four scientist as you search for the clues, watch that we are all created equal and the condition of these individuals bring with them years the interrogation of suspects and learn how of embracing our differences is what makes of experience and knowledge in the Real to analyze the evidence. The exhibit is built us strong. Estate Market.” to engage adults and children in the science MATT GRIFFITTS – In of forensics. Adult/child teamwork is the Whatley and Darty Real Estate and De- February of 2007, the key to success in solving the crime. velopment, located on Panama City Beach new LaQuinta Inn and Parkway, services not only the Florida Crime Lab Detective will be open regular Suites on Thomas Drive Panhandle, but Alabama and Southwest Museum hours, Monday through Friday in Panama City Beach Georgia. The fi rm specializes in property from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday opened an 86-room hotel. assemblages for large waterfront parcels, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact the Junior Matt Griffi tts, General build to suits for commercial buildings, and Museum for admissions, group rates and Manager of LaQuinta Inn residential developments. For more infor- bookings at (850) 769-6128 or visit www. and Suites, is the son of mation call (850) 249-5577. jrmuseum.org. Philip and Jerrilyn Griffi tts, who began a well recognized hotel business over 30 years ago. Park & Ride? Ride On is on it! Last month, on February 5th, Matt attended There are many tools people can use to save money the national LaQuinta conference and received on their daily commutes. Each month, more and more three national awards, including Number One are fi nding that alternative transportation can get them Overall Guest Satisfaction with guest intent to where they need to go. return, and Number One Overall Performance. Additionally, LaQuinta’s interior design was Ride On Commuter Services provides residents with chosen as a nationally approved scheme for several Park & Ride options. The concept is simple: the entire franchise. The designer is Matt’s park your personal vehicle in a safe location and wife, Kelly. choose to ride the Bay Town Trolley or carpool with others who share a common commute. Both avenues signifi cantly cut down on driving costs. Additionally, qualifying commuters Matt was also honored as General Manager registered with Ride On are eligible for a guaranteed ride home in emergency situations. of the Year in his region, and second in the nation for LaQuinta Inn and Suites. “I operate Currently, Bay County boasts fi ve Park & Ride lots located at: (1) Sears Auto Center at the a three star hotel with a fi ve star staff!” he Panama City Mall; (2) K-Mart on the Beach; (3) Thomas Drive at the curve; (4) Pier Park near states. “What more could I ask for? Their Front Beach Road; and (5) Winn-Dixie at the west end of the beach. For more information call work ethic inspires me to be a better manager (850) 769-4854. and person.” 32 The Circuit March/April 2008
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 3333 22/26/08/26/08 11:10:1911:10:19 PMPM round Town Updates on Community, Education, Workforce and Governmental Aff airs a tural features and design of the walking mall teen month project will be fi nance primarily with FSU-Panama City have a bright sunny Florida look and it is a place FEMA funds. When Bay County rebuilds the M. Dr. George DePuy, FSU-PC Dean that most of us will want to spend the day—shop- B. Miller Pier, we will be the only City on the The annual Commence- ping, eating, and checking out the other visitors. Gulf with twin piers. Look for more commercial development outside ment Ceremony for The Ripley’s Entertainment Phase 2 appears to be of Pier Park but adjacent to it. FSU Panama City will ready for construction. The new entertainment take place at the Marina feature will be located across the street from the Civic Center on April Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum. People con- 27th. About 400 people tinue to ask “What is there to do in Panama City complete bachelor’s or Beach?” This along with some other planned proj- master’s degrees from ects will help fi ll the family entertainment needs. our campus over the course of each year and Local Government Update we expect about 240 to Bay Solutions participate in the April ceremony. Many of the graduates will be 22 year old students who have Bay County gone straight through a community college pro- • The County Commission is considering an gram and then two years at FSU Panama City to ordinance that would allow for increased parking complete a bachelor’s degree. But many other fi nes and towing of vehicles found in violation of Commencement Ceremony at FSU-PC bachelor’s or master’s graduates will be older parking codes. place-bound students who might not have been St. Joe Company has applied for annexation into • The Board adopted an ordinance declaring a one able to complete their degree if it were not for the City for the Breakfast Point development. It year, temporary moratorium on new Construction our campus. too will be a showplace with shops, restaurants, & Demolition landfi lls in unincorporated Bay County. The FSU Circus will begin performing in Pana- homes, and apartments ma City Beach in June. The circus dates to 1946 coming on-line during but it has taken this long to have them establish a the next 10 or 15 years. A summer home in Panama City Beach. This will poorly kept secret is that .QRZOOHGJHLLVWKHNH\ bring a major new tourist attraction to the area there will be a new Publix and directly benefi t the local economy. Supermarket built just off north Beckrich. The research park in Lynn Haven is coming clos- er to reality. President Bush has signed legisla- As old motels were torn tion that will allow the Air Force to covey forty down on the Front Beach acres of waterfront property to FSU as the cor- Road, many worried BAYSOLUTIONS nerstone of a larger tract of land. The remainder that affordable rooms of the land is be used as a location for high tech would not be available; 2SHQLLQJGRRUVIRU\RXUVXFFHVV companies that should bring well paying jobs to however, motels are be- the area. ing planned and built in &XVWRPHU6HUYLFH$W,WV%HVW many locations on beach March 27, 2008 access streets and PCB LaQuinta Inn, 1000 Thomas Drive Community Update Parkway. Hampton Inn Panama City Beach, Florida Mayor Gayle Oberst, on the Parkway and Lan- Investment: $149.95 City of Panama City Beach tana, Best Western next to TGIF, Mainstay near the 7HDP%XLOGLQJ 0DQDJLQJ&KDQJH What an exciting time bridge and several oth- LQWKH:RUNSODFH in Panama City Beach! ers will be opening in the April 24, 2008 Pier Park stores are fi - near future. Hilton Garden Inn, 1101 North Highway 231 nally opening and there Panama City, Florida are still more to come. The City Pier, tackle shop Investment: $149.95 Restaurants Ruby Tues- and snack bar have been day and Olive Gar- torn down and work be- Enroll 3 or more from the same organization and save 10%. Seating is limited. Call 850-763-4332 or visit us online at den have permits as of gun on constructing a www.baysolutions.com/trainingCalendar.asp to reserve seats February 1 and will be new pier and small acces- for your team today. building. The architec- sory buildings. The eigh- 34 The Circuit March/April 2008
449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 3434 22/26/08/26/08 11:10:2011:10:20 PMPM round Town Updates on Community, Education, Workforce and Governmental Aff airs • aOn February 19, the Commission will hold a Gulf Coast Community public hearing to consider a request from Bay District Schools to adopt an ordinance providing College Focuses on for the collection of an additional $5.00 with Industry Needs each civil traffi c penalty, which would be used to enhance driver education funds. Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President • The Board appointed Johnny Alston, Louis Over the last few weeks, Churchill, Charlie Allon, Darren Midyette, Adrian Gulf Coast Community Kosman & Clay Strange to the Construction College has asked you, Industry Advisory Committee. the community, for • The Commission confi rmed appointments of your input to help shape Lynn Funchess, Kathy Ames, Jimmy Vineyard, and guide our strategic Duane Laster & Reverend Billy Fox to the Gulf planning process. What Coast Workforce Board. Employment Center at Pier Park a response we have re- City of Panama City Beach ceived! The research • The Panama City Beach Council is moving phase is almost over All the services provided at the Employment forward with their efforts to clean up dilapidated and I have read some of Center will be free of charge. For job seekers properties within the city. The Council will hold the comments that were made during the public these services include assistance with job search, the second public hearing regarding nuisance forums. I feel privileged and humbled the way as well as help in applying and submitting ap- abatement and code enforcement fi nes at the you talk about this institution and this area, and I plications for employment. Thanks to a contri- February 14 meeting. thank you again for participating in the process. bution by J. C. Penney, the Center is equipped I would also like to thank the Chamber for host- Airport Authority with laptop computers that allow job seekers to ing the session at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. • U.S. Airways will offer airline services at the apply for jobs directly online, utilizing “Employ A strong partnership with the Chamber member- Panama City-Bay County Airport beginning Florida Marketplace”(www.employfl orida.com), ship will be key as we move forward. April 6, 2008. Florida’s web-based employment and labor mar- ket delivery system. For Pier Park employers, One thing we heard over and over was that you the Center provides a place to conduct interviews wanted to become more engaged with the col- Employment Center lege in a number of various areas, and much of Opens at Pier Park and on-site job fairs in order to recruit and fi ll job openings. Furthermore, employers can tap into that centered on workforce training. We will con- Kimberly Bodine, Executive Director the Employ Florida Marketplace tool and use it tinue to expand our workforce education and cer- Gulf Coast Workforce Board to recruit, screen, and match applicants to spe- tifi cate programs and are committed to align our education and training to local industry needs. The Workforce Center cifi c jobs. has teamed up with Si- In the last issue of The Circuit, the Chamber’s mon Property Group, “There is a great deal of strength in partnerships Education Committee published a set of goals the Panama City Beach and the Pier Park Employment Center illustrates that were created at the Board Planning Retreat. Chamber of Commerce, that clearly,” said Kim Bodine, Executive Direc- Those goals included: more technical and ap- Trammel Crow Resi- tor of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. “Bring- plied learning programs; expanding internships, dential, J. C. Penney, ing together the resources of many partners will apprentice and mentoring programs; and sup- and several other con- help meet the employment goals of Pier Park and porting the importance of a post-secondary edu- tributing parties to open benefi t the entire region.” cation through vocational training and certifi cate an Employment Center programs. As we defi ne our strategic plan, those The Employment Center will be located at the in Pier Park. critical needs will be addressed. Education plays west side of Pier Park and be staffed by profes- a powerful role in our future, and our collabora- Pier Park is expected to create 4,000 new jobs sionals from the participating partners. It will be tive efforts will benefi t everyone. from more than 150 employers in the com- open six days per week, Monday through Satur- ing months. “My primary concern has been the day, from now until May. staffi ng requirements,” said T. Cowart, Prop- erty Manager for Simon Property Group. “The The Workforce Center is operated by Gulf Coast Workforce Center staff has gone to great lengths Community College through funding and sup- to ensure the merchants have ample number of port provided by the Gulf Coast Workforce candidates. The cooperative effort between the Board. For information regarding the Pier Park Workforce Center and Trammel Crow has been Employment Center, please contact Deeyon Ka- instrumental in the success of Pier Park.” lil at (850) 233-9499. Continued on Page 39 The Circuit March/April 2008 35
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449127-The9127-The CircuitCircuit MAR-APR.inddMAR-APR.indd 3838 22/26/08/26/08 11:10:3911:10:39 PMPM round Town Updates on Community, Education, Workforce and Governmental Aff airs Piera Park Premieres Ajdaharian, vice president in Simon Property performers will add to the excitement throughout Group’s community/lifestyle centers division. the season. Boardwalk Stores For further information, visit www.simon.com. Simon Property Group, Inc., the country’s largest The Circus by the Sea project has been in the owner, developer and manager of high quality re- works since February 2007, according to Circus tail real estate, will celebrate more store openings Presenter Donald Hamrick. In a happy coinci- in March at Pier Park, a 900,000 square foot re- dence, Hamrick approached the FSU Flying tail and entertainment lifestyle center located on High Circus about establishing a Florida sum- 93 acres that covers land from Front Beach Road mer home just as they were considering adding (at the City Pier) to the heavily traveled High- a Florida site and expanding beyond Georgia’s way 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway). These Callaway Gardens, which has hosted the per- stores join Target, The Grand 16 Theatres, Pan- formers for nearly half a century. era Bread and LongHorn Steakhouse, which are Under the new beachside big top, the perform- already open. FSU Flying High Circus ers will also spend their days instructing children Anchors to premiere in March include Dillard’s, Comes to the Beach ages 7 to 12 in the area’s fi rst-ever Circus Camps. JCPenney and Old Navy. The Boardwalk area, Panama City Beach welcomes its newest season- The camps will include lessons in a wide variety 233,000-square-feet located on the east side of al attraction in June – Circus by the Sea, featur- of thrilling circus performance skills, from bal- Pier Park, contains three large stores: Ron Jon ing the renowned Florida State University (FSU) ancing acts to juggling, and even fl ying high on Surf Shop, Margaritaville and The Grand 16 Flying High Circus. Known for providing 60 the trapeze. Available from June 23 - July 31, the Theatres, and more than 30 specialty shops in- years of spellbinding entertainment, FSU junior week-long (Monday - Thursday) Circus Camps cluding Alltel, Beach Scene, Bebo’z Gifts & and senior student performers run from 9:00 am to 2:00 Collectibles, Bootleg Barbeque, Buffalo Wild will take to the stage in their pm. Children will receive Wings, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, Candymaker, fi rst Florida summer home. one-on-one instruction with Del Sol, Emerald Coast Photography, Fish Tales Designed to entertain the FSU performers, in addition Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Gamestop, young and the young at heart, to playing games and par- GNC, Guglielmo’s Italian Restaurant, Hofbrau Circus by the Sea brings en- ticipating in the many recre- Beer Garden, Jake at the Beach, Kilwin’s Choc- dearing family entertainment ational activities available at olates & Ice Cream, Marble Slab Creamery, and summertime amusement Frank Brown Park. Margaritaville, Massage Envy, Merle Norman to the residents and 4.5 mil- Cosmetics, Mermaid Trading Co., No Regrets lion visitors who fl ock to the Stationary and Gifts, Payless Shoes, Quizno’s, area every year. Red Brick Pizza, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Smoothie Ideally located in Frank King, Southern Water Outfi tters, Starbucks, Sun- Brown Park, Circus by the glass World, TaToe Tots, The Back Porch, Trader Sea will welcome crowds Tom’s, ULTA Cosmetics, and Unique Boutique of up to 2,000 nightly in the by Irene & Co. massive, air conditioned tent, adorned in red “Pier Park will provide a regional gathering and yellow. Audiences will enjoy a dazzling place—a destination for residents and tourists of three-ring aerial and stage production full of the Panhandle and surrounding areas,” said Paul jaw-dropping routines that will rival any profes- sional troupe.
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