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your summer was like mine, you are likely just
starting to slow down from a very busy season on
the beach. As school starts back
Iand Labor Day approaches, it’s the time
of year we all start planning for football
season, cooler temperatures, and
hopefully a break from all this rain.
Additionally for many, it’s the time
of year we start looking ahead to
2013. Budgeting, planning, and
staffing all take center stage in our
working world. In our personal lives,
many look to a new year to commit
to changing our lifestyles with
a newfound focus on diet and
exercise.
This issue of
The Circuit is centered on Health &
Wellness
ness. Those of you who know me well understand
that running is a daily routine for me, and exercise and
sports s are deeply rooted in my family life. There is
President’s Message
Business is good on the beach! I can’t remember
the last time Panama City Beach had a more
prosperous summer than we Bdid in 2012, and our accommodations,
attractions and restaurants can vouch
for that. Visitors and residents alike
enjoyed all our great community has
to offer at its highest potential. As
summer is quickly coming to an end
and everyone is heading back to work
and school, we are preparing for a
very EVENTful fall.
The Panama City Beach Chamber of
Commerce and Florida Restaurant
and Lodging Association have
partnered together to bring to you
the Panama City Beach Seafood & Music Festival:
UNwineD 2012. This festival will take place the
last weekend in October at Capt. Anderson’s Marina.
We are working diligently to make sure we give our
community a high quality, memorable event. The
Beach Chamber’s 3rd Annual Golf Classic is also the
last weekend of October at Hombre Golf Club. This
event was a favorite of our members last year and is
sure to be again this fall. Coming soon in December
2012 is a half-marathon race, Run for the Redfish, that
the Beach Chamber has also decided to host. We look
forward to seeing everyone come out to Pier Park this
winter for a truly inspiring event.
nothing more enjoyable to me that watching my kids
play travel or school sports.
As the summer winds down, I
encourage each of you not to wait until
the New Year to “get out and about”
and focus yourselves on health and
fitness. As you flip through the pages
of this issue, see where you can find
opportunities to incorporate healthier
choices into your day to day activities.
You’ll notice the Chamber is presenting
the
Run for the Redfish on December
1, so please sign up; you have plenty of
time to start training now.
The Chamber calendar is full of events
and opportunities to be engaged in our community. As
always, the Chamber staff is here to assist you in any
way possible.
Best regards,
In early August, two of my staff and myself attended the
ACCE Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. This great
experience led us to a better knowledge
in the art of negotiation, marketing for
our members and beneficial chamber
information. At this conference I realized
how incredibly proud I am of the Panama
City Beach Chamber of Commerce
and our accomplishments and growth
through the years. Our members have
truly given us the potential to be able to
positively contribute to our community.
We look forward to another great season
with endless possibilities for the Beach
Chamber.
Happy fall!
Paul Wohlford
Beth Oltman, IOM
Lauren Williams, Beth Oltman and Catherine Collins.
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Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
309 Richard Jackson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301
PCBeach.org
2012 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board Paul Wohlford, Resort Collection of PCB
Past Chairman Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll Engineering
Incoming Chairman Karen Blackerby, KAFA Construction
Treasurer Derrick Bennett, Law Offices of Derrick Bennett, P.A.
Secretary Darren Haiman, Nations Real Estate
CPA John Johnson, Segers, Sowell, Stewart, Johnson & Brill, P.A.
Legal Counsel Steven L. Applebaum
The Board
Lisa Adams, Thrive Partnership
Jack Bishop, Breakers
Mike Burke, Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A.
Felicia Cook, Pier Park
Ryan C. Davis, Regions Bank
Nancy Dodson, Gulf Coast Medical Center
Ramon Duvall, Beachside Fellowship
Pam George, Gulf World Marine Park
Jorge Gonzalez, The St. Joe Company
Paul Gryniewski, Oaseas Resorts
Michael Greer, Royal American Hospitality
Mark Hess, Ebro Greyhound Park
Annie Holcombe, Expedia
Kenny Jett, Bonefish Grill
James Johnson, Gulf Coast Chiropractic & Rehab
Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts
Procter McInnis, McInnis Builders
David Powell, Brown & Brown Insurance
Cil Schnitker, Knology
Claire Sherman, Lamar Advertising
Rebecca Spann, Bay Medical Foundation
Honorary Board Members
Mayor Gayle Oberst, City of Panama City Beach
Dan Rowe, Tourist Development Council
Neal Wade, Economic Development Alliance
Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC
Dr. Jim Kerley, GCSC
John Skaggs, Naval Support Activity PC
Chamber Staff
Beth Oltman, IOM President & CEO
Jena Liles Finance & Operations Director
Skip Alford Director of Membership Development
Marta Rose Creative Director
Cyndi Ainsworth Member Services
Catherine Collins Events & Programs Coordinator
Kristopher McLane Systems Coordinator
Lauren Williams Public Relations Coordinator &
Assistant to the President
Bertie Reynolds Chamber Lifelong Achievement Recipient
Lacee Rudd Intern
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Health & Wellness
Front Cover:
Samantha Tuno takes
a leap on the beach at
sunset, Rick Seltzer Park, fall
2011. Left: Jason Tuno skim
boards at Rick Seltzer Park,
summer 2011. Images
By Teresa Tuno.
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FEATURES
28 A Few Minutes with Carlton Ulmer
36 A Few Minutes with Kim Bodine
48 A Few Minutes with Mario Gisbert
50 Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Department
54 “Some Like It Hot” Chef Review
62 A Few Minutes with Manu Samtani
64 The Art of the Deal
68 UNwineD 2012
74 Ask The Doctor
75 Health Update
OUT & ABOUT
76 Stem to Stern / One Hot Summer!
77 Biggest Loser Comes to PCB / Chef Paul
Feeds Team USA / Paradise Bar & Grill
COMMITTEES
72 Navigator / HYPE / Education Partnership
HEALTH & WELLNESS
17 Why Won’t My “Sun Spots” Go Away?
18 Run for the Redfish
20 Health Benefits of Sushi
22 Ten Super-Foods...Right Now!
24 25 Ways to Get and Stay Healthy This Fall
25 Not Tonight Honey, I Have a Headache
26 Don’t Sweat It!
28 Dance Me to the Moon / Protect Your Eyes
34 Sleep Apnea
43 Health & Wellness Directory
SEE & BE SEEN
57 Gulf Coast Luncheon with Gov. Rick Scott
58 First Friday with the Beach
Business After Hours at Fishale
60 3rd Annual Poker Tournament at Ebro
MEMBERSHIP
85 Membership Update
86 New & Renewing Members
87 Ribbon Cuttings
AROUND TOWN
78 Community Update, Mayor Oberst
78 Gulf Coast Workforce Board, Kim Bodine
78 Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt
80 Gulf Coast State College, Dr. Jim Kerley
80 TDC/CVB Update, Susan Estler
82 FSU Panama City, Dr. Ken Shaw
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Publisher:
Beth Oltman
Editorial/Creative: Marta Rose
Online Content: Kristopher McLane
Contributing Writer: Lauren Williams
Photography: Skip Alford, Teresa Tuno
Cover Photo: Teresa Tuno
Social Media: Catherine Collins
Production: Boyd Brothers Printing
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Distribution: Coastal Communications
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Navy Engineers Help Teachers
Make Learning Science Fun
Navy engineers are helping local
teachers pique students’ interests
in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) to solve problems. FSU
PC and the Naval Surface Warfare Center
Panama City Division partnered to host the
2012 STEM Summer Institute in June.
STEM Camp Coordinator Ed Linsenmeyer
helped obtain part of the funding from the
National Defense Education Program. “Because
of NDEP’s support and FSU PC’s ability
to secure grants, this science camp inspires
more students each year,” said Linsenmeyer.
“This is critical because these students will
ultimately become part of our nation’s future
leadership.”
Director of FSU PC STEM Institute Ginger
Littleton said the summer science camp was
structured to interest students and teachers
alike through a variety of hands-on projects
assisted by scientists and engineers who
work at NSWC PCD. “Like our new solar
LED project, we’re continuing to incorporate
new content to better prepare students
for competing in today’s global job market,”
she said.
Littleton said she polled various organizations
in Bay County asking which business
software prospective employers would prefer
job candidates have mastery of when
applying for positions. “Without exception,
they all specified Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet
software. As a result, our students are
required to learn Microsoft’s Excel to make
their final presentations at the camp’s conclusion.
So, the program is growing...with
regard to its content, and more teachers and
students are participating.”
Littleton said most of the local middle and
high schools that have participated for years
have already instituted STEM-related activities
into their curriculum. The program is
now, however, beginning to involve more
elementary schools, getting students hooked
into math and science at earlier stages in their
education.
Pictured above, left: Parker Elementary School
Science Teacher Brandon Mullens assists science
camp participants look for micro organisms collected
from sea grass in local bay waters by using
microscope stations. Above, center: Electrical
Engineer Bill Porter demonstrates a soldering
technique to assist 2012 STEM Summer Institute
student Dylan Dalton of Roulhac Middle School.
Photos by Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD.
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Many Missions, One Goal:
HAWC Staff Devoted to Health
By Staff Sgt. Rachelle Elsea
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, Tyndall AFB
Commonly confused as part of the
325th Force Support Squadron or
the individuals who run physical
training tests, the Health and Wellness Center
was established in 1995 as part of each
base’s medical group. Their mission is to
assess health risks of individuals, families
and groups of the Tyndall community and to
furnish them with knowledge, resources and
skills that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors
in order to prevent illness and injury.
The HAWC at Tyndall is comprised of three
civilian employees: an exercise physiologist,
a dietician and an office manager. “Our main
focus is to enhance the fitness and readiness
of our active duty population,” said Mr. Robert
Pagenkopf, 325th Aerospace Medicine
Squadron exercise physiologist. “We can do
that via exercise knowledge, nutrition, health
promotion or even tobacco cessation classes.”
Mr. Pagenkopf teaches classes such as running
clinics, physical training leader’s course,
and strength core classes. “Our HAWC
fit program is the most popular,” said Mr.
Pagenkopf. “It is our only five-day a week
fitness class.”
The class is designed to strengthen and train
all the body’s core muscles. The dietician,
Ms. Michelle Gautreaux, also teaches an
array of classes. “She leads all the disease
management classes that focus on medical
concerns such as diabetes, hypertension and
cholesterol,” said Mr. Pagenkopf. “She also
provides one-on-one nutritional consults,
meal planning, food log reviews, dietary
supplement information, and performance
nutrition and hydration.”
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Another addition is the two-day Newton
National Running Clinic and Symposium
coming up in a few weeks. “It will include
education on running form, along with a
gate form analysis and information on running
shoes,” Mr. Pagenkopf. “The instructors
are coming from Boulder, Colo. It was the
new command chief’s initiative after he attended
the clinic elsewhere. We are probably
the fourth or fifth base to host it.” They will
be accompanied by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a
two-time Air Force Marathon winner, who
is working with the Air Force to standardize
running instruction.
Although, the HAWC has a slew of misconceptions,
its main focus is to help. “We don’t
want the stigma that if you fail your pt test
you now have to go to the HAWC,” said Mr.
Pagenkopf. “We not only help people that are
struggling, we are also here for those who
want to enhance their performance.”
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Department of the Navy
Awards Panama City Warfare
Center for Safety
Two teams of engineers from the Naval
Surface Warfare Center Panama City
Division were among 19 commands
and installations to receive the 2012 Department
of the Navy Safety Excellence Award on
July 11, at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval
Heritage Center in Washington D.C.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama
City Division, a field activity for the Naval
Sea Systems Command, was recognized for
two distinct award categories: Safety Integration
in Acquisition, and for the Emerging
Center of Excellence.
NAVSEA program manager for SWCS
Capt. Thomas Gajewski commended the
team for their significant contributions to
the SWCS team, while developing rigorous
systems safety specifications for the new
system that will benefit every Navy SEAL
who will eventually deploy in the next-generation
SDV.
“NSWC PCD has a longstanding history
of designing, documenting, manufacturing,
testing, fielding and sustaining the SDV,”
Gajewski said. “Given the SWCS team’s expertise
and their collaborative efforts to date,
their newly-developed safety specifications
will establish a margin of safety for the nextgeneration
SDV exceeding its current record
of excellence.”
NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt.
Scott Pratt said the SWCS team’s dedication
in developing a safe operating environment
for Navy SEALs is well established.
Turning attention to the second category,
Pratt said the Emerging Center of Excellence
category was awarded to Dr. Thomas
P. English, theater systems safety manager,
of NSWC PCD Test Engineering Branch.
“Dr. English was distinguished for deploying
to HQ United States Forces - Afghanistan
(USFOR-A) working in the Safety Directorate
to define innovative In-Theater systems safety
processes, conduct in-theater accident investigations,
and facilitate risk mitigation efforts
for safely operating mine-resistant ambush
protected-vehicles (MRAPs),” Pratt said.
“Dr. English has an extensive background
in applying a forensic approach to analyzing
systems safety while incorporating traditional
systems engineering principles,” said
Dr. Kerry Commander, NSWC PCD acting
technical director. “His methodology tends
to yield a broad spectrum of potential solutions
based on factual findings. By having
combined NSWC PCD’s Systems Safety
engineers in the traditionally structured US-
FOR-A Safety Directorate, this empowered
our forward deployed forces to take safety to
higher levels of proficiency.”
Pictured above: Representatives, center, from
Naval Sea Systems Command Combat Shallow
Water Submersible Team pose with, from left,
Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics
Lt. General Frank Panter, Under Secretary of the
Navy Robert Work, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations
for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm.
Philip Collum and Deputy Assistant Secretary
of the Navy for Safety Paul Hanley after being
awarded one of 19 SECNAV Safety Excellence
Awards. The ceremony was held July 11, 2012
at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington. U.S.
Navy Photo/Released.
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Jorge Gonzalez Announced as
Senior Vice President of St. Joe
The St. Joe Company announced
in July that Jorge Gonzalez was
promoted to Senior Vice President,
Development at St. Joe. Mr. Gonzalez
is responsible for entitlements, business
development and public relations/affairs for
the company, with an emphasis on the Port
of Port St. Joe.
Prior to joining St. Joe in 2002, Mr. Gonzalez
was a consultant in a private practice. He holds
undergraduate and graduate degrees from
Florida State University. He serves on the
boards of numerous charitable and economicdevelopment
organizations including The St.
Joe Community Foundation, the Panama
City Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the
FSU Panama City Campus Development
Board as well as being a member of the
Executive Committee of the Bay County
Economic Development Alliance and the
Urban Land Institute.
“During the past decade, Jorge’s experience
and knowledge of the entitlement process has
been invaluable to St. Joe,” said Park Brady,
CEO for the Company. “In his new position
and as a member of the Executive Team, he
will continue to play a major role in helping
to implement the Company’s strategies and
initiatives.”
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New CFO at Innovations
Innovations FCU is pleased to announce
that Jeremy Hinton has recently joined
their team as Chief Financial Officer.
Prior to joining the Innovations team, Mr.
Hinton was the Controller for CORE Credit
Union in Statesboro, Georgia. He earned his
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
from Georgia Southern University and a
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
from Kennesaw State University. Mr. Hinton
is a CPA and has been active in the credit
union industry for several years, serving as a
board member for the Coastal Empire Credit
Union Chapter, as a member of Georgia
Corporate FCU’s Focus Group, and was a
member of Southwest Corporate’s Advisory
Council.
Innovations Federal Credit Union has served
its members since 1952 by helping them to
build a sound financial future. Presently,
Innovations consists of 17,351 members and
manages assets in excess of $147 million.
Innovations Federal Credit Union serves the
financial needs of everyone who lives, works,
worships, attends school or volunteers in Bay
County. For more information, contact (850)
233-4400 or visit innovationsfcu.org.
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That Gleaming, Confident Feeling
Exotic Exposure Tanning understands
all of your tanning needs. With the
latest technology in tanning and
spray tanning equipment, we are the premier
tanning salon in the Panama City Beach
area with locations on the beach and in
town. Their luxurious salons are impeccable
and include the newest and best equipment
available in the industry. They are proud of
their board certified tanning consultants who
have a thorough, up to date knowledge of all
indoor tanning products and trends.
At Exotic Exposure Tanning, the customer
comes first. They understand the busy
lifestyles of all their clients and are always
willing to accommodate their schedules.
Your time is valuable and they offer dozens
of beds and great hours to provide the best
services and experience to all their clientele.
Exotic Exposure Tanning offers custom
tailored tanning and spray tanning packages.
Each are designed for your specific tanning
needs and skin type, with flexible payment
options. Think of Exotic Exposure Tanning
as a mini-vacation from everyday life.
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Renascence School International
Panama City
This nationally recognized preschool,
elementary and middle school features
outstanding teachers, small
classes, a focus on creativity and problem
solving, daily foreign language instruction,
and incorporation of cultural music and arts
into learning. Renascence School International
(RSI) was founded locally in 2005,
and continues to grow and successfully
educate students with accelerated academics,
language immersion and creativity. The
philosophy of RSI is that strong basic skills
along with multilingual abilities open a world
of personal and professional opportunities.
RSI offers both language immersion programs
as well as standard programs for
elementary and middle school students
without foreign language experience.
Three languages are taught at RSI: English,
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. With
the increasing need for multilingual skills,
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ilingual education beginning in preschool is becoming more and
more common in the U.S., and RSI is the only school locally to offer
language immersion.
RSI works diligently to provide students with the academic and social
skills necessary to succeed and enjoy a global environment. Most
importantly, Renascence children love learning! Registration is now
open for Fall Semester. For more information and admissions qualifications,
visit rschoolpc.org or call the school office at (850) 215-
8712 to schedule a school tour.
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Blue Heron Fine Gifts
Blue Heron Fine Gifts is announcing a very exciting new
concept. Shop online, make a personal visit to our store or
call us when you need a gift. Blue Heron Fine Gifts will
help you select the perfect unique gift for your customer, client or
employee.
It may be an individual item or a grouping of items. Blue Heron
also offers unique items to be mounted as awards or recognitions that
can be personalized with a plaque. Blue Heron gift packages, and
includes a card reminding the recipient that the gift was carefully and
thoughtfully selected for them. They will deliver to
you or any local business address, or ship to any local
home address free of charge (minimum order of $75 for
free delivery; smaller orders will have a small delivery
or shipping charge).
You can do all of this from the convenience of your
office, and leave all the running around to them! For
more information, call (850) 588-8008 or use the new
web store to order online at BlueHeronFineGifts.com.
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Kaleidoscope Theatre
The Love List at Kaleidoscope Theatre is a side-splitting
romantic comedy by Norm Foster about finding the “perfect”
woman that possesses ten most vital characteristics. It will
be playing on October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm, and on
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Sundays, October 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm.
Auditions for The Boys Next Door will be
held at Kaleidoscope Theatre on November
5 and 6 at 7:00 pm. Director Rachel Eiland-
Hall will be casting seven men and two
women for this poignant story that takes
place in a communal residence for adults
with cognitive disabilities. No on-stage
experience is necessary and backstage
volunteer opportunities are also available.
Auditions for Sex Please, We’re 60 will
take place on December 10 and 11 at 7:00
pm at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Director Barry
Hertzog will need to cast two men and four
women for this romp of a comedy that
opens February 2013. Auditions are open
to all interested volunteers, and the public is
encouraged to attend.
Cost for adults is $16, military and seniors is
$15, and students cost $8 when pre-reserved
by calling (850) 265-3226. Door prices $1
higher. Kaleidoscope Theatre is located at
207 E. 24th Street in Lynn Haven. For more
info rmation visit kt-online.org.
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Jos. A. Bank
Experience the confidence that comes
with knowing you look your very
best. Since 1905, Jos. A. Bank has
continued to be The Expert in Men’s Apparel
for all occasions. Our Tuxedo Rental &
Sales Collection continues that tradition.
Our expert sales professionals are here to
help you make all the right choices for your
special day. Our years of experience ensure
you will receive the guidance and attention to
detail that you deserve. From the man of the
hour to your youngest gentleman, everyone
can find a stylish tuxedo, all at unparalleled
value. From elegant traditional to updated
modern, your choices are unlimited. And
whatever color you choose, you’ll find that
we have the perfect tuxedo accessories to
match. With over 385 tie styles and 175 full
back vests, you can match any color! We’ve
got everything you need to make your day
unforgettable.
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The Rock Pile
The Rock Pile, Panama City Beach’s
future of fitness mission is to use
service and product to create an
environment where all ages and all levels of
fitness can maximize their potential. Health
isn’t just physical. We also promote wellness
in the financial, social and emotional portions
of your total health.
Our amenities include Yoga,
Spinning, Zumba and other
group fitness classes. We also
have racquetball, cardio and
strength machines, free weights,
steams, saunas and over an acre
size field for BOOT CAMP and
ROCK FIT activities. All these
amenities are included in your membership
along with free towel service and childcare.
The largest fitness and entertainment facility
in the Panhandle has been three years in the
making, and has other services on location
to provide the greatest amenity there is, your
time! Julie’s School of Dance and Mark
Adams Auto are just a few, and there is space
available for a smoothie/sandwich, massage/
hair salon or an auto detail shop. For details
call (850) 249-7725.
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Covenant Hospice
Covenant Hospice opened the brand
new Covenant Hospice Inpatient
and Palliative Care Center at Bay
Medical Center-Sacred Heart Health System
in May of 2012. Since its opening, the Care
Center has served more than 60 patients
and their families The 15-bed Care Center
provides a comprehensive range of hospice
and palliative services to patients by offering
a continuum of specialized, individual care,
24 hours a day.
The Care Center provides patients and their
loved ones a warm, comfortable setting in
a home-like environment. This innovative
approach to offering hospice and
palliative care is first of its kind
in the area. Patients typically
admitted need help controlling
pain and symptoms of their
diagnosis or have family that is
in need of respite care. Visiting
hours are unlimited, and family,
friends, loved ones and children
are always welcome.
To find out more, visit covenanthospice.org
or facebook.com/Covenant.Hospice and
Twitter (@CovenantHospice).
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Pictured above, left: Kaleidoscope Theatre upcoming
shows; Center: Jos. A. Bank formalwear;
Right: Covenant Hospice.
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from SPRINGY to CLINGY
It all awaits you at Pier Park, conveniently located across the street
from the beach and directly across from the City Pier.
DILLARD’S • JC PENNEY • MARSHALL’S • JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE • RON JON SURF SHOP • THE GRAND 16 THEATRE
600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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The Health &
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Health & Wellness | Looking Great
Health
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Wellness
Why Won’t My
“Sun Spots”
Go Away?
By Dr. Kimberly Moskowitz
The Heartache of
Melasma
Melasma, derived from the
Greek word Melas, meaning
“black,” appears as symmetrical
irregular patches of tan or
brown pigmentation on sun
exposed areas of the face such
as the cheeks, forehead, upper
lip, and chin. This confidence
crushing skin condition is nine
times more common in women
than men and affects more
than five million people in the
United States alone. There
are few things women enjoy
more than being able to roll
out of bed in the morning with
youthful flawless skin. Irregular
pigmentation on the face is one
of the earliest signs of aging
skin and it often makes people
appear older than they are.
Melasma is often associated
with Moms-to-be as it is notoriously
known as the “mask of
pregnancy.” Although the majority
of patients with melasma
are not pregnant, it tends to
creep onto our skin during the
reproductive years, and often
coincides with the mainstream
panic over fine lines, wrinkles,
age spots and gravity. Melasma
can also develop with oral
contraceptive use or hormone
replacement therapy. There is
a strong genetic predilection
for darker skin types such as
Mediterranean, Hispanic, and
Asian populations but to date,
there is no single known cause
of melasma.
Aside from genetics, the most
important factor in the development
of melasma is exposure
to the ultraviolet rays of
the sun. The paradox of living
in Florida is that our beautiful
Gulf of Mexico provides a
subtropical petri dish for many
frustrating skin conditions such
as sunspots, skin cancer, premature
aging, and melasma.
Melanocytes, the pigment
producing cells in the skin, are
stimulated by the sun’s UV rays
to overproduce melanin. Like
a callous, this is the skin’s way
of protecting or shielding the
deeper layers from injury. This
protective mechanism can
manifest as a suntan, a freckle,
an “age spot” or melasma.
Sun exposure, hormones,
pregnancy, skin trauma and
some phototoxic drugs cause
our melanocytes to become
overactive, resulting in splotchy
deposits of excess pigment in
the dermis and epidermis.
Daily application of broad
spectrum UVA- UVB – protective
sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 30, containing Zinc Oxide
or Titanium Dioxide is essential
for long-term success in treating
melasma and all pigmentary
disorders. Without strict
avoidance of sunlight, and daily
application of sunscreen, potentially
successful treatments
for melasma are doomed to fail.
While Melasma is physically
harmless, it is often emotionally
damaging and embarrassing.
Fewer than 10% of patients
will have remission of melasma
without treatment.
Hydroquinone aka “bleaching
cream” has been used to treat
disorders of hyperpigmentation
for more than 50 years. Hydroquinone
doesn’t really “bleach”
your skin. Instead, it interrupts
the abnormal pigment production
by melanocytes, making
your skin more uniform in color.
Alone, Hydroquinone 4% cream
clears melasma in 35-40% of
patients. Prescription regimens
combining glycolic acid,
daily use of a broad spectrum
sunscreen, and “triple cream”
(Hydroquinone 4%, Retinoic
Acid 0.05-0.1%, flourinated
steroid cream), clears melasma
in 85-90% of patients within 3-6
months.
Beware of over-the-counter
preparations and those found
in shopping networks, magazine
ads, and cosmetic counters
that convincingly promise
miracles yet cause you to lose
precious time and money.
They have little to no benefit
in treating melasma. A variety
of “natural” ingredients may
help slow pigment production
such as Azeleic Acid,
Kojic Acid, and L-ascorbic acid
(Vitamin C); however, none
have been shown to approach
the effectiveness of the “triple
cream.” Melasma is stubborn
and even prescription strength
creams may take as long as
3-6 months to show improvement,
and possibly a lifetime to
maintain it. Deeper variants of
melasma are invariably frustrating
because topical regimens
do not penetrate far enough
into the dermis to eradicate the
pigment.
Any discussion about treating
pigmentary skin disorders
would be incomplete without
a mention of Laser treatments.
Fraxel has catapulted laser
technology into a resurfacing
revolution with the treatment of
wrinkles, sagging skin, droopy
eyes, sun damage, stretch
marks, pre-cancerous lesions
and melasma. Rather than
leave millions of faces hidden
behind a mask, patients are
turning to Fraxel skin resurfacing,
which shows a 74-100%
clearance rate for abnormal
pigmentation including melasma.
Fraxel sends microscopic
thermal wounds through the
skin’s surface to break up the
abnormal pigment and destroy
over-producing melanocytes.
Fraxel Restore and Fraxel
Dual 1927 lasers have shown
the most promise for those
requiring immediate gratification;
however, results still must
be maintained with diligent sun
protection and triple therapy
to minimize the inflammatory
response.
Establishing realistic expectations
is paramount to avoiding
a lifetime of exasperation trying
to cure a disorder that we
can control but often cannot
cure. If the curse of melasma is
casting dark shadows on your
face don’t allow it to conceal
your beauty forever and never
underestimate the tenacity of
this masked marauder. You
can conquer melasma with a
single Fraxel treatment and
by taking simple daily steps
(Sunscreen and triple cream) to
unmask the radiant skin that is
already yours.
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Health & Wellness | Living Healthy
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Run for the
Redfish
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The Beach Chamber
is proud to present the 4th
Annual Run for the Redfish
on December 1, 2012, a certified
course featuring a half
marathon, 5K run and kid’s
fun run. This event brings
awareness about our coastal
redfish and its habitat. This
year’s run will benefit Ocean
Conservancy.
“It is our collective responsibility
to protect and conserve
the marine environment
of the Gulf,” maintains Paul
Wohlford, co-creator of Run
for the Redfish.
Everyone’s invited to come
and enjoy the festivities. The
race starts at 8:00 AM for the
half marathon, 8:30 AM for
the 5K run, and 10:00 AM for
the kid’s fun run. It starts and
ends in Pier Park and takes
runners on an out-and-back
route that unfolds entirely
along Front Beach Road.
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Where Do the Runners
Come From?
The turnaround point is
prior to Carillon Beach. Once
runners hit the turnaround
point, they begin running
back along the route they’ve
just run, back to Pier Park.
Afterward, everyone enjoys
an exuberant after party at
Margaritaville. Last year, over
600 racers participated.
Cost is $45 for the half
marathon and $30 for the
5K run. Kids under 12 run
free in the kid’s fun run. All
runners must pre-register;
visit RunfortheRedfish.
com. Registration forms and
The runners come from all over. Last year they came from
twenty-two states and two countries. A college cross country
team from Kansas came and competed as well. It was a
pretty even split between half marathoners and 5K runners.
We had many first time runners. We promoted Run for the
Redfish through running clubs in the southeast, and word of
mouth now, as we have a great reputation.
payment can also be mailed
to the Panama City Beach
Chamber of Commerce, 309
R. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 101,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407.
For more information, contact
the Beach Chamber at
(850) 235-1159.
Race sponsors include Pier
Park, The Resort Collection
of Panama City Beach,
Ocean Conservancy, the Bay
County Tourist Development
Council, Beach TV and
Margaritaville; sponsorships
are still available.
Q & A with
Paul Wohlford
Co-creator,
Run for the
Redfish
How was
Run for
the
Redfish
first created?
I am an avid runner, and
wanted to put on a race
that was all about runners.
A small group of four local
runners, including myself,
started this race four years
ago.
Why the name?
I like to fish for Redfish, and
I also want to protect the
coastal areas for my kids and
future generations. I wanted
to produce an event, rather
than just compete in an
event.
How did you get
into running?
A good friend challenged
me and said I couldn’t go
out and run a mile. The
very next day I did it, and
within three months I was
doing half marathons. I did
my first marathon last year
in Key West, the Halfway to
Marathon (Key) Marathon.
How big is the race?
There are between 600 and
700 runners annually, and
we plan to keep growing
that number every year.
This race is all about the
runners who come out to
enjoy all the fun, the great
weather, the after-party at
Margaritaville, and the best
race shirt going! Of course,
running along The World’s
Most Beautiful Beaches isn’t
too bad either.
For more information and
to register for this run, go to
RunfortheRedfish.com.
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Health & Wellness | Eating Healthy
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Health
Benefits
of Sushi
• If you are looking for
a fast-food meal that is
healthy – or you just enjoy
the flavors and art form
of sushi – you are sure to
benefit from a visit to your
local sushi bar. Popular for
centuries in Japan, sushi
has become immensely
fashionable in the Western
world. Although sushi’s
history goes back to the 7th
century, the trendy form that
is served in modern sushi
bars came into popularity in
1820, Tokyo. Variations of
the lengthy pickling process
that was the original variety
of sushi were made so that
sushi could be enjoyed
freshly made from a portable
stall.
Sushi is a very healthy meal
made mostly with rice,
fish and vegetables. What
are the health benefits of
sushi? High content of fish
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oil is the main health factor
which promotes a healthy
cardiovascular system. The
hikarimono, or shiny fish
(mackerel, Spanish mackerel,
sardine, Pacific Saury), contain
the highest amounts of
EPA and DHA omega3 fats.
Ironically they are the least
expensive fish. These fish
are also high in vitamin E
which is a powerful antioxidant.
Nori, the thin, toasted seaweed
sheets used in rolled
(maki) sushi, contains a great
source of minerals found
in the ocean and is high in
Vitamin A, B-complex, Niacin
and Vitamin C. It is also
good for digestion. Vinegar
acts as an important factor
in promoting cell metabolism;
people who use rice
vinegar frequently (dress salads,
blend with soy sauce, or
drink in small amounts, have
lower percentages of body
fat. The rice used in making
sushi, while not as healthy as
brown rice, is low in fat and
sodium free while also being
a complex carbohydrate
which is needed as fuel for
your body.
Pictured above: Sushi at Firefly
Even sushi condiments have health benefits.
Soya, the main ingredient in soy sauce, has been linked to lower breast cancer and fewer
menopausal symptoms in Asian cultures. Soya is a source of high quality protein, low in
saturated fats and is cholesterol free. Ginger, called gari, is often served alongside sushi and
helps with digestion while also fighting bacteria. This is especially of interest to those concerned
with the bacteria found in uncooked meat. Wasabi, Japanese horseradish, can also
kill bacteria found in raw fish and is often provided alongside sushi servings as a garnish or
is included as in nigiri sushi.
Did you know...
• Japanese and Korean
cultures have known of the
powerful health benefits
of sea vegetation for centuries.
These cultures have
historically shown fewer
instances of obesity, diabetes,
Alzheimer’s disease and
other degenerative diseases.
Additionally, studies of large
groups of people who eat
seaweed and algae regularly
tend to have a smaller
chance of breast cancer than
those who eat more meats.
• Sea vegetables pack a
double punch against heart
disease. In addition to their
folic acid, sea vegetables are
also a very good source of
magnesium, which has been
shown to reduce high blood
pressure and prevent heart
attack.
• Seaweed supplies not
only magnesium, but pantothenic
acid and riboflavin,
two B-vitamins necessary for
energy production. Pantothenic
acid is important
for the health of the adrenal
glands which play a critical
role in resistance to stress;
low supplies of it can result
in chronic fatigue, reduced
resistance to allergies and
infection, and a feeling of being
overwhelmed or overly
anxious.
• Any way you slice it,
edamame is a star legume.
A half-cup serving of shelled
edamame gives you nine
grams of fiber, about the
same amount you’ll find
in four slices of wholewheat
bread or four cups
of steamed zucchini. It has
almost as much protein as
it does carbohydrates, and
contains around 10% of
the daily value for two key
antioxidants: vitamins C
and A. For a plant food it’s
quite high in iron, containing
as much as a four-ounce
roasted chicken breast.
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Health & Wellness | Eating Healthy
Health
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Ten Super-
Foods...
Right Now!
From the Center for Science
in the Public Interest’s
Nutrition Action Health Letter
• Sweet Potatoes
A nutritional All-Star — one
of the best vegetables you
can eat. They’re loaded with
carotenoids,
vitamin C,
potassium,
and fiber.
Bake and
then mix in some unsweetened
applesauce or crushed
pineapple for extra moisture
and sweetness.
• Mangos
Just one cup of mango
supplies 100% of a day’s
vitamin C,
one-third
of a day’s
vitamin A,
a decent
dose of
blood-pressure-lowering
potassium, and 3 grams of
fiber. Bonus: mango is one of
the fruits least likely to have
pesticide residues.
• Unsweetened
Greek Yogurt
Non-fat, plain Greek yogurt
has a pleasant tartness that’s
a perfect foil for the natural
sweetness of
berries, bananas,
or your
favorite breakfast
cereal. It’s
strained, so
Watermelon & Goat Cheese
Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil • 3 T orange juice • 1 T red wine vinegar
• 1/4 t salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 8 C watercress, tough stems removed, or mixed salad greens
• 4 C diced seedless watermelon • 1/4 C very thinly sliced red onion
• 2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled • 1/2 C chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Preparation
Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well
combined. Add watercress, watermelon and red onion; toss to coat.
Divide among 5 plates. Top with goat cheese and hazelnuts to serve.
Nutrition (Per serving)
227 calories; 18 g fat (3 g sat/12 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 13 g
carbs; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 182 mg sodium; 425 mg potassium.
even the fat-free versions are
thick and creamy. And the
lost liquid means that the yogurt
that’s left has twice the
protein of ordinary yogurt –
about 17 grams in 6 ounces
of plain Greek yogurt.
• Broccoli
It has lots of vitamin C, carotenoids,
vitamin K and folic
acid. Steam it just
enough so that
it’s still firm and
add a sprinkle of
red pepper flakes
and a spritz of lemon juice.
• Wild Salmon
The omega-3 fats in fatty fish
like salmon can help reduce
the risk of sudden-death
heart attacks.
And wild-caught
salmon has
less PCB contaminants
than
farmed salmon.
• Crispbreads
Whole-grain rye crackers,
like Wasa, Kavli, and Ryvita
— usually called crispbreads
— are loaded with fiber and
often fat-free.
Drizzle with a
little honey and
sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Garbanzo Beans
All beans are good beans.
They’re rich in protein, fiber,
iron, magnesium, potassium
and zinc. But
garbanzos
stand out because
they’re
so versatile.
Just drain, rinse, and toss a
handful on your green salad;
throw them into vegetable
stews, curries, and soups; mix
them with brown rice, whole
wheat couscous, bulgur, or
other whole grains.
• Watermelon
Watermelon is a heavyweight
in the nutrient department.
A standard serving (about 2
cups) has onethird
of a day’s
vitamins A and
C, a nice shot of
potassium, and a
healthy dose of
lycopene for only 80 fat-free,
salt-free calories.
• Butternut Squash
Steam a sliced squash or
buy peeled, diced butternut
squash at the supermarket
that’s ready to go
into the oven, a
stir-fry, or a soup.
It’s an easy way
to get lots of vitamins
A and C and fiber.
• Leafy Greens
Don’t miss out on powerhouse
greens like kale,
collards, spinach, turnip
greens, mustard greens, and
Swiss chard.
They’re
jam-packed
w/ vitamins
A, C, and
K, folate,
potassium, magnesium, calcium,
iron, lutein, and fiber.
Serve with a splash of lemon
juice or red wine vinegar.
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CERTIFIED URGENT
CARE CENTER
Dr. Myra Reed &
Associates
Dr. Myra A. Reed specializes in internal/
general medicine and total health care.
She treats hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
diabetes, heart disease, lung diseases,
and depression. She will provide
complete physical exams for women
(PAP/Breast exam), for men (prostate)
and sport/school physicals. A bone
density machine, “DEXA SCAN” is available
on site to screen for Osteoporosis.
Other office procedures, she performs,
include EKGs, SKIN BIOPSIES and MOLE
REMOVAL.
Her Medical Weight Loss programs
include diet counseling, support and
appetite suppressants when necessary.
High Biologically Rich Ideal Protein decreases
medications for multiple chronic
diseases while quickly achieving significant
weight loss. Bioidentical hormone
treatment and testing (urine, saliva or
blood) for both men and women is
available.
She also performs popular cosmetic
procedures using Botox, Dysport,
Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Microdermabrasions,
and chemical peels.
Medical grade skin care products, such
as Obagi, Glytone, and Skinceuticals for
anti-aging, acne, rosacea, sun protection,
and facial line corrections are available
at the office. To make an appointment
call (850) 249-5000.
Pearle Vision
PEARLE VISION is celebrating our first
year on Panama City Beach. We are a
comprehensive optometry facility, utilizing
the latest technology to diagnose
and treat your eye conditions. We are
dedicated to providing you with the
latest styles of prescription sunglasses
and designer eyewear. Dr. Tracy J Beyer
and Dr. Shannon D Fowler have each
been in the area
over 15 years and
are accepting new
patients of all ages.
Our doctors believe
annual eye examinations
are critical
to maintain your
best vision throughout
life. Our office
accepts most vision and medical insurances,
and offers regular specials. Our
new plan, PEARLE VIEWS, is available
to employees of small business at no
cost to the business owner. To find us
on the web visit pearlevision.com and
use the “store locator” function; to make
an appointment give us a call at (850)
230-4433.
Panama
City Health
Club & Spa
Everyone who comes to Panama City
Health Club shares the common goal
of staying healthy, but being in the
business for years we realize that each
person has a way of achieving fitness
that is unique for them. With this in
mind, we’ve created a place that makes
it easy, fun and rewarding for anyone
to enjoy a lifetime of fitness and health.
As one of Florida’s premier health and
fitness facilities, they offer the best
of everything you might need. This
includes a comprehensive 24-hour fitness
center for women and men, along
with an exclusive women’s only fitness
area, both appointed with the latest
state-of-the-art cardiovascular and
strength training equipment, innovative
group fitness classes, personal training,
the highest caliber
instructors in the
region, child care,
nutrition bar and
more. The Club
is located just
north of US-98 on
Balboa Ave. For
more infomation
call (850) 914-
2348.
Aqua
Medical Spa
Aqua Medical Spa provides a relaxing,
spa environment where our medical
professionals and aestheticians can
safely provide the most up-to-date
cosmetic procedures available today.
The Spa offers a variety of popular spa
services, from facial peels or brow shaping
to more intensive treatments like
Botox, Dysport, Laser & Vein treatments,
and more. Their advanced medical
procedures can make wrinkles vanish,
tighten skin, and you can watch as those
difficult extra pounds of fat seem to melt
away after a CoolSculpting treatment.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to
call for a consultation. Aqua Medical
Spa operates under the supervision of
Board-Certified dermatologists. Visit
aquaskinspa.com or follow us on Facebook
for deals and happenings. Brand
new, state-of-the-art facilities are located
in Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach
and Panama City for your convenience.
Get the skin you’ve always dreamed of at
Aqua Medical Spa.
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25 Ways to
Get and Stay
Healthy This
Fall By Lauren Williams
16. Grab a mask
and go snorkeling
around the jetties in St.
Andrews State Park
17. Take in a sunset
or sunrise on the
beach from Pier to Pier.
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Summer is winding
down, and while everyone
is starting to head back to
work or school, that’s no
excuse to not stay fit and
healthy! Panama City Beach
has much more to offer
than its legendary beaches.
Hidden nature trails, family
attractions and active community
events are abundant
in the fall. Here are 25 ways
to keep in shape in the fall
and most importantly—have
FUN! For information about
all the activities
listed here, visit
the Chamber’s
website at
PCBeach.org.
1. Go for a
swim at Frank Brown Park in
their community lap pools.
2. Take your pet out to
Pier Park and walk on the
pet-friendly
beach while
enjoying
the white
sand with
your pup!
3. Walk or
bike one of Gayle’s Trails.
4. Join a local health club
or gym such as Gold’s Gym,
The Rock Pile, or Panama
City Health Club & Spa.
5. Take a charter boat out
for some deep-sea fishing—
we have several
that are members.
6. Go canoeing
or
kayaking down
Econfina Creek
for the day with your family
and friends. Pack a lunch and
enjoy the refreshing springs!
7. Walk Pier Park and do
some windowshopping.
8. Play a round
of golf at one
of our many
award-winning
courses on the
beach.
9. Rent a YOLO board.
10. Run or walk the
Hathaway Bridge—it’s an
amazing view from the top.
11. Enjoy a fun day inside
Wonderworks. With around
three hours of interactive activities,
you’re likely to break
a sweat!
12. Bike one of the trails at
Pine Log or Point Washington
State Forest.
13. Attempt to find your
way out of the Gran Maze at
Coconut Creek.
14. Rent a jet ski for half
an hour.
15. Challenge yourself at
one of our many putt-putt
golf courses.
18. Dance the night
away at a local nightclub,
like Spinnaker or
Tootsie’s, on the beach.
19. Race on the
go-kart tracks with a
group of friends.
20. Register for one of
our marathons or triathlons.
IRONMAN Florida is in
November, and Run for the
Redfish is in December.
21. Join a local sports team.
22. Walk up and down our
County or City Pier.
23. Go diving! Panama
City Beach is known for our
fish-abundant wrecks out in
the Gulf of Mexico.
24. Walk or run the nature
trails at the Conservation Park.
25. Grab your skim board,
paddle board, surf board or
any board you want, and get
out in the Gulf’s clear blue
water for some fun!
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Health & Wellness | Feeling Healthy
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tion and hunger [2].
Treating a tension type headache
can be as easy as trying
a few stretches which focuses
the stretch to the suboccipital
region of the cervical spine.
Taking the time to stretch accomplishes
two things:
Not Tonight
Honey, I Have
a Headache!
By Dr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
• A tension type headaches,
as named by the
International Headache
Society in 1988, are the most
common type of primary
headaches. They account for
nearly 90% of all headaches.
About 30%-80% of the adult
U.S. population suffers from
occasional tension headaches;
approximately 3%
suffer from chronic daily tension
headaches. Women are
twice as likely to suffer from
tension-type headaches as
men [1]. FYI-This statistic
is also confirmed by my wife,
which she states is due to
putting up with us men.
The symptoms are described
as a mild to moderate constant
band-like pain, tightness
or pressure around the
forehead or back of the head
and neck. Although the
cause is not entirely understood
the following factors
can play a role in tension
type headaches: Stress, poor
posture, poor work/computer
ergonomics, fatigue,
inadequate sleep, overexer-
1. Stretching the target tissue
so as to relieve the inherent
tension within that tissue.
2. Taking a physical and
mental break from the hustle
and bustle of our everyday
lives. If you become part of
the 3% of people who suffer
from chronic tension type
headaches, then you would
definitely benefit from talking
to your doctor and then coming
to see your neighborhood
Physical Therapist at First
Choice Therapy Services.
1. Clinic, Cleavland (2006). Migraines
& Headaches Health Center.
Retrieved 10/8/08 from webmd.
com/migraines-headaches/
tension-headaches.
2. Rasmussen BK, Jensen R,
Schroll M, Olesen J. Epidemiology
of headache in a general population-
-a prevalence study. J Clin Epidemiol.
1991; 44 (11): 1147-57.
First Choice Physical Therapy continues to be the leading trusted rehabilitation center in the
Panama City, Panama City Beach area. We pride ourselves on providing a top performing, caring staff
that will be there for you through out your entire therapy. We are the physicians first choice when it
comes to rehabilitation and we want to you be yours as well.
No referral necessary! Most Insurances accepted!
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ergy, which targets the sweat
glands and destroys them.
This treatment is the first
permanent noninvasive treatment
for underarm sweating
with a greater than 90% satisfaction
rate. Only available at
Gulf Coast Dermatology, this
technology has improved the
lives of patients who were embarrassed
by their condition.
Don’t Sweat it!
By Dr. Jon Ward
• Underarm sweating, or
axillary hyperhidrosis, is a
medical condition with an
unknown cause that affects
nearly 5 million Americans. It
generally begins in adolescence
and persists well into
late adulthood. The impact it
has on those suffering from it
can be severe, particularly in
teenagers and adult women.
Patients with hyperhydrosis
often avoid wearing certain
colors of clothing. They
may apply antiperspirants
throughout the day and frequently
blot their underarms
to remove excessive moisture.
Many must professionally
launder sweat stains out of
clothing. In extreme cases,
hyperhidrosis leads to social
isolation, depression, and
even suicide.
Until now, no solution has
been completely adequate
to address this problem.
Prescription antiperspirants
can help, but they irritate the
skin and can lead to yellow
staining of clothing. A
machine that uses an electric
current has shown positive
results, but it is cumbersome
to use and time consuming.
Pills that block the sweat
nerves can be used, but they
have side effects that include
drowsiness and nausea. The
most recent trend in treatment
includes injection of a
neurotoxin, which is effective
for six months, but must be
repeated and is expensive.
At the most invasive level
some sufferers visit spinal
surgeons who sever the
nerves that go to the
underarm sweat glands, a
procedure called thoracic
sympathectomy. Unfortunately,
even the surgery is
not fully effective and can
leave patients with devastating
neurologic outcomes if
there are complications.
A convenient and effective
treatment for hyperhidrosis
has finally arisen: miraDry.
miraDry is a new device that
uses electromagnetic en-
The teenager who would
not raise her hand at school
can now show her teachers
and peers just how much
she knows. The woman
who would only wear black
because it was the sole
clothing color that hid her
sweat can now open up her
wardrobe to an array of new
options. The man that would
not remove his suit coat even
though he was uncomfortably
warm can now take off
that coat with confidence
thanks to miraDry.
The study used to gain
FDA approval for miraDry
not only showed sweat
reduction, but also showed
significant reduction in body
odor. Bromhidrosis, or body
odor, previously had no
known treatments except
deodorants.
The total cost of the procedure
is between $2,400-4,000
depending on the number
of treatments needed for
desired results, but most
patients are satisfied with just
one treatment.
9
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a few minutes
with
Carlton
Ulmer
On August 1,
Gulf Coast
Medical
Center welcomed the arrival of their new
Chief Executive Officer, Carlton Ulmer,
who brings 16 years of healthcare administration
experience to the role. Gulf Coast Medical Center
is a 176-bed acute care hospital that serves Bay and surrounding
counties and has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as
one of the nation’s Top 100 hospitals. The hospital recently
broke ground on a $30-million expansion that includes the
area’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the area’s only Level
lll Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a new Intensive Care
Unit. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of
2013. “Gulf Coast Medical Center has an exciting future as a
leader in providing healthcare services for Northwest Florida,”
says Carlton. “I am confident we will build upon past
successes well into the future.”
Most recently serving for six years as Chief Operating Officer at
Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, Carlton’s
prior experience includes serving as COO at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga,
TN, and in service line administrator roles at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic in
New Orleans, LA. While a COO is primarily focused on the daily operations within the
four walls of the hospital, he clarifies, the CEO is focused on developing relationships with
community leaders and working collaboratively with medical staff to further the hospital’s
mission. He is engaged with the community, and guides the direction of the hospital
within the community it serves.
Pictuered Top: Carlton with his family, Christmas
2011. Above: First day of school in Panama
City Beach, August 2012. Opposite page:
With Dawson and Logan at Ironman Florida
2004, Carlton’s first of five Ironman’s.
Carlton feels that Panama City has a similar
cultural feel to Rome, as well as academic
and healthcare similarities. “Panama City
seems close-knit,” he observes. There’s a
lot of rich history, as local physicians and
leaders return back to their home town
after going away and working elsewhere –
similar to Rome. Rome is now on its 7th
generation of physicians who have gone off
to school and returned back to the city to
continue their medical practices.” Rome,
he notes, has been recognized as the #1
Most Livable Small City in the Southeast,
based on recreation, business conditions,
education, healthcare, and government.
Carlton relocated to Panama City Beach
with his family consisting of his wife of 19
years, Lisa (who has a marketing and social
Interview by Marta Rose
work background), his older son Logan, 14
(who just started 9th Grade at Arnold High
School), younger son Dawson, 13 (who just
began 8th Grade at Surfside), and daughter
Julia, 6 (who just started 1st Grade at
Patronis). “Anytime you’re making a move,
you’re looking for circumstances that lead
to being the right fit, not just professionally
but from a residential standpoint,” he says.
“Faith, family and work are my priorities,”
he says. “I look forward to joining the Gulf
Coast Medical Center family, and becoming
a part of the Panama City community. Relationships
are important, whether it’s your
relationship with God, family, community
or work. Our family has always been active
in our church and we look forward to finding
a new church home.”
Other new activities will most likely include
involvement with a local Rotary.
Carlton has a large appreciation for Rotary’s
vision, and has been an active Rotarian for
many years, serving in three different clubs.
He has also been very active with chambers
of commerce wherever he lives, most
recently serving as vice-chair on the board
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of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.
Here, Carlton was very involved
with chairing inner-city visits. “We would
look at cities of like size that were a couple
of steps ahead of us,” he explains. “We met
with their legislators, city government and
educators to try and understand how they
made it happen. Then we’d bring that back
to our community, and instituted it.” The
Greater Rome Chamber was successful
in bringing in Lowe’s Distribution Center
(with 600 new jobs) this year, as well as
Suzuki of North America, Pirelli and other
national corporate locations.
Carlton began his hospital administration career
in 1996 at Harbin Clinic in Rome, a 160-
physician multi-specialty physician group.
“I had an opportunity to pursue my MBA
and move into an administrative role with
Harbin Clinic,” he says. In 2001, he moved
to New Orleans and worked at the Tulane
University Hospital and Clinic, where he
managed service lines, overseeing the transplant,
cardiology, oncology, rehabilitation
and orthopedic divisions. While in New
Orleans he was active in
Rotary. He was also an
active Rotarian in Rome,
where he held various
board positions for many
years. Later, he had an
opportunity to step into
his first Chief Operation
Officer role at Parkridge
Medical Center in Chattanooga,
TN.
Carlton loves sports,
and watches everything.
“We have a ‘house divided’ with college
football,” he jokes. “My wife, daughter and
I are Georgia fans. Logan is a Georgia Tech
fan, and Dawson roots for Alabama.” In the
nineties, he managed health clubs in Atlanta,
and during the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta was involved in playing host to
the Japanese judo team, French track team,
and Dutch and American handball teams.
In 1996, he ran his first marathon, and in
2000 did his first Gulf Coast Triathlon in
Panama City, followed by two more Ironman
Florida races in 2004 and 2010. He
also completed Ironman Louisville twice
and Ironman Lake Placid once. “I like the
cross training between swimming, running
and cycling,” he says. “I grew up a swimmer,
but stopped at 14 to play tennis full
time.” He went on to play tennis in college,
taught tennis and became a certified teaching
pro. “If this healthcare thing doesn’t
work out, I’ll go back to hitting balls on the
tennis court!” he laughs.
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Health Care Continuing
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at Gulf Coast State College
Health Care Continuing Education
at Gulf Coast State College is a
strong community based program
designed to meet the Health Care
related training needs of individuals
and agencies. We focus on current
trends and evidence-based
practices in Health Care professions,
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Whether you need to fulfill your CEU
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For more information contact Sherrie
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• Introduction to Phlebotomy
• Prevention of Medical Errors (live &
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For the Best
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Named One of America’s Top 50 Hospital by HealthGrades 5 Years in a Row

PARKWAY DENTAL ASSOCIATES
Parkway Dental Associates
Parkway Dental Associates continues
to be rated among the
best in the region, a locals favorite,
winning the Bay List
Readers Choice Award for the
past three years. Their gentle touch and
advanced technology helps them approach
every smile with a respectful eye, a health
centered philosophy, and the highest quality
dentistry available today. At Parkway
Dental Associates you will be given the VIP
treatment, where you are more than a patient,
you are a guest.
The team at Parkway Dental Associates will
provide you with a thorough and honest
evaluation of your overall oral health, ensuring
that you make an educated and informed
decision about your care. You will receive
highly personalized care, treating not only
the symptom that may have brought you into
their office, but the cause of the problem.
With proactive options such as advanced
hygiene and a vast array of restorative treatments,
oral health is more innovative and
specialized than ever before. They know that
even minor oral health problems can affect
your entire body. They are offering everything
from routine cleanings including oral
cancer screenings, to the treatment for periodontal
disease, dentistry for children, and
restorative procedures to keep you and your
family comfortable, healthy and smiling.
Upon entering Parkway Dental Associates located
at 17350 Panama City Beach Parkway,
you will notice the upscale, comfortably decorated
office which feels more like a living
area than a waiting area, the friendly caring
staff, and gentle doctors are ready to make a
difference in the lives of their patients.
Dr. Gregory W. Goodreau (pictured left),
a Florida native, born in Panama City, is a
member of a family of dentists – his father,
sister, brother-in-law and wife are dentists
as well. He received his BS Degree in microbiology
from Auburn University, and his
DMD Degree from the University of Florida
College of Dentistry.
Dr. Russell T. Richardson (pictured right),
was born and raised in Texas, graduated
from Texan Christian University with a BA
in business and a minor in Spanish. He also
attended Florida State University for his advanced
science studies before attending the
University of Florida College of Dentistry,
where he received his DMD degree.
Dr. Melanie Walters (pictured center), a graduate
of the University Of Maryland Dental
School, grew up in Panama City where she
attended both Gulf Coast Community College
and Auburn University. She practiced
dentistry with her father, Dr. George Goodreau,
until his retirement and joined Parkway
Dental Associates in 2006.
Additional services include:
• Cosmetic Procedures
• Family & Restorative Dentistry
• Crowns, Bridges, Veneers
• Dentures & Partials
• Digital X-rays
• Zoom2 in Office Whitening
• Cerec Same-Day Crowns
For more information
or to schedule an
appointment, call
(850) 230-3364
or visit
ParkwayDentalAssoc.com.
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9
Sleep Apnea
What It Means &
How It Can Affect You
Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder characterized
by abnormal pauses in breathing
or instance of abnormally low
breathing during sleep. Each pause
in breathing, called an apnea, can last
from a few seconds to minutes, and
may occur five to 30 times or more per
hour. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with
an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram,
or “sleep study.”
There are three forms of sleep apnea:
central (CSA), obstructive (OSA) and
complex or mixed sleep apnea (a
combination of central and obstructive).
In CSA, there is a central block
and a lack of respiratory effort. In
OSA, breathing is interrupted by a
physical block to airflow despite respiratory
effort, and snoring is common
with OSA.
Sleep apnea is recognized more often
by others because rarely does the
person affected by sleep apnea realize
there is a problem. The symptoms
Dr. William T. McKenzie, M.D. is an American Board
of Internal Medicine physician, Board Certified by
the ABIM in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
include loud snoring, excessive daytime
sleepiness, depression, fatigue,
reduced resistance to infection, and
choking or gasping for breath.
Normally, the muscles that control
the tongue and soft palate hold the
airway open. When the muscles relax
the airway narrows. This can lead to
snoring and breathing difficulties. If
the muscles relax too much, the airway
can collapse and become blocked
causing obstructed breathing (OSA).
In recent studies, 90% of stroke victims
also suffer OSA; a person with
OSA is four times more likely to have
a heart attack. The risk factors include
stroke, diabetes, obesity, memory loss,
heart disease and high blood pressure.
Treatment options to relieve OSA
include CPAP devices, Oral Appliance
Therapy, and surgery for the more
severe cases. Your physician will determine
the best treatment based on
your sleep study test.
The Sleep Apnea Network, SleepApneaNetwork.org,
is designed to keep
the public informed about the symptoms,
risk factors and latest alternatives
to benefit persons with sleep
apnea. For more information about
the Sleep Apnea Network, contact Dr.
William T. McKenzie at (850) 522-5864.
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A few minutes with
Kim Bodine
and family are the
most important things
to me,” says Kim Bodine,
Director of the
Gulf Coast Workforce
“Faith
Board for 16 years.
This passionate woman considers herself
very lucky to have her extended family living
nearby. “My entire family gets together
after church on Sundays,” she explains.
“My family, my brother and two sisters and
their families. There’s usually about 15 of
us. We’ve done that my whole life. We all
go to different churches, then have lunch
together at my mom’s, who cooks really
good meals. It’s our time to catch up and
“I feel I was put on this Earth
to help people in
whatever way I can.”
it’s how we stay in touch with each other.
I just don’t know life without this. I really
cherish this.”
Kim Bodine moved to Bay County when
she was five, from Mobile, Alabama. Her
parents both worked at Brookley Air Force
Base there, and transferred to Tyndall AFB
when that base closed. She has fond memories
of coming to the beach as a child.
“I think everyone in Alabama loves the
beach,” she says. “My parents would take
us to the beach regularly. I grew up going
to the jetties in St. Andrews State Park and I
take our kids there still, put a mask on them,
and they are entertained for hours!”
Interview by Marta Rose
Kim grew up in Callaway and graduated
from Rutherford High School. She received
her Bachelor of Science degree at FSU in
Tallahassee. After college she moved away
and went to work at Parisian, a family-owned
department store which is large in the south.
Kim opened the Dothan store, then moved to
Birmingham and became a buyer for women’s
accessories. After a couple of years she
wanted to be closer to family and moved back
to Panama City, where she began working at
Sunshine Junior Food Stores. “There were
352 stores in five states,” she remembers. “I
traveled the five states and learned a lot working
there – about responsibility, corporate
sales and about management.”
Above left: Kim Bodine, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, photographed on April 2, 2012 with Governor Rick Scott and Gary Ross, Chairman
of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. The Governor was in town signing a bill and touring Entera Inc., a local sign manufacturing company across from Jinks
Middle School. Above right: : Kim spearheaded the Port St. Joe Summer Camp; Kim is pictured in the middle. Right page: Kim hugs a young camper from
the Port St. Joe Summer Camp.
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It was around that time that Kim discovered
the Job Training Partnership Act
(JTPA) Program, which has since evolved
into the Workforce Investment Act, as it is
known today. “I was interested in becoming
a counselor in the JTPA Program at then
the Gulf Coast Community College,” she
says. The program provided assistance to
disadvantaged populations who needed financial
assistance to obtain training. “You
knew you weren’t just changing a person’s
life; you were changing their whole family’s
life. I felt that I had found my calling.”
She began working at Gulf Coast
State College in 1992 as a case manager,
and loved it. She went back to school and
earned her Master’s Degree in Public
Administration at the University
of West Florida while working as
a case manager. Within 15 months
she became director of the program,
and was director for three years. In
1995, Governor Chiles redesigned
the state’s workforce system. This
region originally comprised eight
counties, and with the redesign was
split into two regions. Kim became
the Executive Director for the newly
formed three county region made up
of Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties
in 1996, where she built the program
from scratch. “I had a real opportunity,”
she says. “You only get one of
these job opportunities in a lifetime.
I was really blessed. What I love is
to hear someone speak about getting
training…’You guys helped me get training
and now I’m a nurse and my whole family
is doing better.’”
Currently, the Workforce Board has a budget
of $6.3 million and 39 funding streams.
“I’ve put everything we do at the Workforce
Board into three buckets,” Kim explains.
“One of those is about education and
training. People are laid off, unemployed,
financially or economically disadvantaged,
and our youth programs are also in this
bucket. Everything in this bucket is about
training people for jobs, whether they’re
nine years old or 70 years old. We prepare
them for the workforce, primarily in the traditional
sense through classroom training.
In Gulf County, we have a partnership with
the Jessie Ball duPont Port St. Joe Capacity
Building Fund which allows us to work
with more than 100 kids full time in the
summer months. We help them with reading,
math, sports, teamwork skills and job
readiness. Some people don’t understand
this as workforce readiness, but our youth
are the workforce of tomorrow, so we feel
like we are making a good investment with
these kinds of programs.”
Kim explains that the second bucket is what
the Workforce Center does through its operations.
“We enjoy a strong relationship
with Gulf Coast State College who operates
the Workforce Center,” she explains.
“Employer services, job-seeker services.
From someone being laid off and filing unemployment
to resume assistance to computer
skills training such as Word and Excel
training.” Last year the center hosted over
200 job fairs, and it additionally provides labor
exchange services. “When a company
downsizes or closes, we want to connect
with the talent that has lost their job and try
to quickly get them plugged back into the
workforce,” she says. “We went to Sally
Mae to meet with employees and help them
with their next step. We also meet with
employers on training issues, training computer
programs, etc.”
The third bucket is all about economic and
community development. The Workforce
Board works closely with the two chambers
of commerce and Bay Economic Development
Alliance. “We can provide complete
recruitment, have all applicants come to
their website or ours, screen applications
and pre-screen interviews, pull labor market
data for businesses, unemployment rate,
etc.” she says. “We know that job creation
is key to our community’s economic prosperity.”
Kim believes that our children are our future,
and shaping our children is the most
important thing we will ever do. “In my
work and in life, I think that our children
need us more than ever,” she says. “It is
our job to shape them and have a positive
impact on them. Kids are so smart now,
but I really worry because they are so much
more comfortable interfacing electronically
than in person. We work with a large number
of youth in all three counties and often
I see children, especially teenagers, raising
themselves. No role model in the home,
and single parent families really
struggling to hold it all together. We
see youth aging out of foster care,
and those who realistically need to
be in foster care. I know from our
work with state partners that there
is a dire shortage for foster parents.
It breaks my heart.” She also has
concerns about the changes in legislation
including the large amount
of testing and “gate keeping” tests.
“Our culture is different from India
and China,” she says. “Our country
tends to preserve and protect childhood,
perhaps at times to a fault. We
want our kids to have a good childhood
experience unmarred by many
of the responsibilities that other cultures
consider routine. Looking at
the new standards for high school
graduation makes me concerned for the
kids who aren’t college bound. We may be
so focused on raising the standards for education
that we alienate many students who
might be good workers but will just give up
on the high school diploma.”
Kim lives with her husband Bob and her
two sons, Ryan, 17, and Noah, 14. Bob
was the Workforce Board director in Tallahassee,
and is now retired. “He sometimes
gives me Workforce coaching,” she says.
Kim’s job and interests are very related.
“It’s probably in my DNA to help other
people,” she says. “I am very optimistic,
and feel I was put on this Earth to help
people in whatever way I can. There’s always
someone – from church, a neighbor,
through my job – who needs help. That’s
the person I’m going to be drawn to.”
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to the
WATERSIDE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Mike Smith at the
Sebring 12hr International
Race with Winning BMW
Factory Racecar
Drivers Dirk Müller,
Joey Hand, and Jon
Summerton.
Left: Dr. Smith provides the "winning edge"
pre-race chiropractic treatment utilizing
“computerized physical medicine” to NASCAR
DRIVER and winner of the INDIANAPOLIS
500 to Juan Pablo Montoya just minutes
before the start of the race. Montoya has
won seven FORMULA ONE races and the
prestigious MONACO GRAND PRIX.
Right: Dr. Sylvia Smith and Ashley Judd at
the Long Beach California Gran Prix 2012.

Dr. Sylvia and Mike Smith at the
Nürburgring, Germany. Dr. Smith
took honors at the Eifelrennen
Competition.
Left: Dr. Sylvia Smith with
actor/race car driver Patrick
Dempsey, star of Grey’s
Anatomy before the race.
Right: Dr. Mike Smith
adjusting Winning BMW
Driver Joey Hand on Pit Row.
Left: Dr. Sylvia and Dr. Mike
Smith with motorsport
legend, Mario Andretti at
the Miami Indy Car Race
Championship Finale.
Ft. Walton Beach
362-6767
212 NW Racetrack Rd.
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Panama City
769-2220
3210 Highway 77
Panama City, FL
Panama City Beach
234-2242
12139 PCB Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL
WaterSide
CHIROPRACTIC
Santa Rosa Beach
622-0062
2441 Highway 98, Suite 103
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Pensacola
484-7735
1421 E. Nine Mile Rd.
Pensacola, FL
Crestview
398-8985
1695 S. Ferdon Blvd.
Crestview, FL
Tallahassee
402-9060
1838 NE Capital Circle
Tallahassee, FL

Health & Wellness | Living Healthy
Health
&
Wellness
Dance Me to the Moon
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Celebrates 65 Years
and 27 Years in the Florida Panhandle
9
Longevity goes hand
and hand with success. As
the saying goes, “You can’t
learn a new language over
night,” and the same goes
for dancing. Success happens
through commitment.
Fred Astaire Dance Studio is
committed to excellence and
integrity; its mission is to enrich
the life of everyone who
walks through their doors.”
Fred Astaire’s unique teaching
method includes regularly
scheduled private instruction
as well as group sessions
and practice sessions.
Students are introduced to
the basics of several dances
and learn the Fred Astaire
method of teaching. Starter
courses are available.
Private instruction with one
or more key teachers gives
the specialized and personalized
attention necessary to
look and feel great on the
dance floor. You will receive
the necessary tools to
lead or follow any partner.
The studio is open
from 11:45 am to 8:45
pm Monday through
Friday, and on Saturday
by appointment. In
most cases, instructors
can work around the
students’ schedules,
including weekends.
Group lessons are a
necessary part of becoming
a comfortable dancer
because this is where
patterns are learned. As
a member of the Fred
Astaire dance studio, students
receive unlimited
group sessions. Group
lessons provide opportunities
to meet other students
with similar dancing goals.
Semi dressy practice parties
are held every Thursday
evening with classic hits of
yesterday, and more casual
practice parties every Friday
evening featuring today’s hit
music. For more information
visit:
Fredastairepanamacity.com.
9
Protect Your Eyes
The next time you
head to the beach or out
on the water, and you go to
grab that bottle of SPF 50
to lather down with head to
toe, just stop for one minute
and ask yourself, “Why
don’t I just use some baby
oil instead?”
Sound crazy? Well, while
many of us would not
dream of doing this for the
fear of the damage that it
would do to our skin, most
never seem to take the time
to think about the damage
the same UV rays can do
to our eyes! And yes, your
eyes can get sunburned just
like our skin does. When
you do not protect your
eyes, the UV rays can damage
the membrane that
coats the inside of the eye
or even worse, repeated
exposure causes damage to
the lens which may eventually
cause cataracts.
All of this can be prevented
simply by wearing a quality
pair of sunglasses that offer
100% UVA and UVB. Yet
many people still choose
to wear nothing or even
worse, a pair of glasses that
block only a partial amount
of UV light. Many explain
their decision to do so
based on the higher cost of
a good pair of sunglasses
versus a low-end pair. Well
I say:
“Though cataract and other
eye surgeries are becoming
more affordable, it is still
much cheaper and safer to
just go out and buy a nice
pair of Costa, Ray-Ban,
Oakley or any other quality
sunglass to simply prevent
the damage in the first
place.”
For more information stop
by Sunglass World in Pier
Park or visit sunglassworld.
net.
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THE CIRCUIT September/October 2012 41

HealthSouth
Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
Know the Difference in Inpatient Rehabilitation for Better Recovery
New technologies and treatments are
consistently introduced, offering patients
greater options for successful
rehabilitation and recovery. Yet many
nursing homes or skilled living facilities
do not offer rehabilitation patients these
innovative advancements with intensive
goals, limiting the patients’ progress and
successful return to independence.
By knowing the difference and choosing
a qualified inpatient rehabilitation hospital
like HealthSouth Emerald Coast
Rehabilitation Hospital, patients gain a
more intense approach to rehabilitation,
boosting patient recovery to optimum
levels. Beneficial advantages include:
Daily Physician Visits
Patients are evaluated by a physician
every day – not once a month like in
nursing homes.
24/7 Rehabilitation RNs
HealthSouth Emerald Coast patients
have ‘round-the-clock supervision from
specialized rehabilitation registered
nurses.
Three Hours of Therapy a Day,
Five Days a Week
Unlike nursing homes, HealthSouth
Emerald Coast requires that patients
receive at least three hours of therapy,
five days a week.
Weekly Team Conferences
Each patient’s physician, therapists,
case manager and family meet to consult
on progress made by the patient on
a weekly basis, as opposed to every three
months in the typical nursing home.
A higher level of care in rehabilitation
can make a proven difference for patient
outcomes. For more information or to
arrange for a free home evaluation, call
HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation
Hospital at (850) 814-8600.
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Health & Wellness
D I R E C T O R Y
AMBULANCE &
EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICE
Lifeguard Ambulance
726 Airport Road, PC
(850) 785-0911
lifeguardambulance.com
CHIROPRACTORS
Beach Chiropractic Clinic
2427 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 234-2387
beachchiropractic.com
Calhoun Chiropractic Center
16600 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 230-1288
Gulf Coast Chiropractic &
Rehab
1008 Jenks Avenue, PC
(850) 215-3000
Panama City Chiropractic
8406 PCB Parkway, #D, PCB
(850) 249-9355
pcchiro.com
Waterside Chiropractic
12133 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 234-2242
watersidechiropractic.com
DANCE STUDIOS
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
2401 Ruth Hentz Ave, PC
(850) 873-6269
fredastaire.com
DENTISTRY
Emerald Coast Dental Spa
3135 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 249-9311
emeraldcoastdentalspa.com
Gangwisch, Grandy & Melzer
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
530 Florida Ave., Lynn Haven
(850) 271-2341
baysmiledocs.com
Goodreau & Richardson
Dentistry / Parkway Dental
Associates
17350 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 230-3364
parkwaydentalassoc.com
PCB Center for Cosmetic &
Family Dentistry
309 R Jackson Blvd, Ste 102
PCB
(850) 235-2299
pcbdentist.com
Panama City Dental Studio
2410 St. Andrews Blvd, Ste C
PCB
(850) 784-0700
Smile Specialists Orthodontics
218 S. Arnold Road, PCB
(850) 785-1571
smilespecialistsortho.com
Stephen Myers, D.M.D.
10510 Hutchison Blvd, PCB
(850) 234-7080
scmyersdmd.com
GYMS
Gold’s Gym
11205 Hutchison Blvd, PCB
(850) 233-2111
goldsgympc.com
Gymnastics Plus
1816 Allison Avenue, PCB
(850) 249-1155
gymnasticsplus.com
Panama City Health Club
& Spa
1598 N. Balboa Avenue, PC
(850) 912-2348
panamacityhealthclub.com
Rock Pile
8340 Front Beach Road, PCB
(850) 249-7725
rockpilepcb.com
HEARING
Beltone Hearing Center
12234 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 763-0801
beltone.com/hearwell
HOSPITALS
Bay Medical Center
615 N. Bonita Avenue, PC
(850) 769-1511
baymedical.org
Gulf Coast Medical Center
449 W. 23rd Street, PC
(850) 769-8341
gcmc-pc.com
Sacred Heart Hospital on
the Emerald Coast
7800 Hwy 98 W, Miramar Bch
(850) 278-3000
sacredheartemerald.org
MEDICAL SERVICES
& CLINICS
Albert F. Mapp, Jr. MD
489 N. Tyndall Parkway, PC
(850) 763-5689
Arthritis and Infusion Center
2917 Highway 77, PC
(850) 873-6748
drcrayton.net
Bay Walk-in Clinic
8811 Front Beach Road, PC
(850) 234-8511
baywalkinclinic.com
CareSouth Homecare
Professionals
229 Southwood Drive, PC
(850) 522-4211
caresouth.com
Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center
12238 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 233-0264
skinandveins.com
Covenant Hospice
107 W. 19th Street, PC
(850) 785-3040
covenanthospice.org
Davita West Beach Dialysis
16201 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 233-8379
davita.com
Digestive Diseases Center
204 E. 19th Street, PC
(850) 763-5409
digestivediseasescenter.com
Emerald Coast Behavioral
1940 Harrison Avenue, PC
(850) 763-0017
emeraldcoastbehavioral.com
Emerald Coast Hospice
2925 Martin Luther King
Blvd, PC
(850) 769-0055
gentiva.com/hospice
Emerald Coast Rheumatology
2202 State Ave, Ste 104, PC
(850) 215-6400
drkenawy.com
Emerald Coast Urgent Care
11111 PCB Pkwy, Ste 2, PCB
(850) 236-8655
emeraldcoasturgentcare.com
First Choice Therapy Services
12234 PCB Pkwy, Ste B, PCB
(850) 249-1603
1stchoicept.com
Florida Medical Laboratory
12240 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 249-3830
fmedlab.com
Fresenius Medical Care
2100 Harrison Avenue, PC
(850) 522-5407
fmcna.com
Gulf Coast Dermatology
2505 Harrison Avenue, PC
(850) 234-2597
gulfcoastderm.com
Gulf View Family Medical
Center
16900 Front Beach Rd, PCB
(850) 234-1898
Healthsouth Emerald Coast
Rehabilitation Hospital
1847 Florida Avenue, PC
(850) 914-8633
healthsouth.com
Healthy Start of Bay, Franklin
& Gulf Counties
907 Cherry Street, PC
(850) 872-4130
healthystartbfg.org
Myra Reed MD PA &
Associates
1814 Thomas Drive, PC
(850) 249-5000
myrareedmd.com
Northwest Florida Surgery
Center
767 Airport Road, PC
(850) 747-0400
nwfsc.com
Omni Home Care
2211 St. Andrews Blvd., PC
(850) 215-4061
omnihha.com
Panama City Surgery Center
1800 Jenks Avenue, PC
(850) 769-3191
pcsurgery.org
Sacred Heart Medical Group
120 R Jackson Blvd., PCB
(850) 233-6922
shhpens.org
Seawind Medical Clinic
16181 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 249-1000
seawindmedicalclinic.com
Steven E. Goodwiller, M.D.,
P.A. Orthopedic Surgery
402 W. 19th Street, PC
(850) 763-6179
Tommy Hamm Sr. Cancer
Center
301 W. 26th St, Lynn Haven
(850) 914-0700
nwfho.com
Vascular Associates
1836 Florida Avenue, PC
(850) 872-8510
arteryandveins.com
NUTRITION
4 Health
1101 Sawgrass Ct, # 302, PCB
(850) 960-6026
trumpnetwork.com/
marshaduvall
Nutrition Zone
1010 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 832-3170
The Fit Devil
P.O. Box 27643, PCB
(850) 238-0431
thefitdevil.com
OPTICAL &
OPTOMETRY
America’s Best Contacts &
Eyeglasses
1000 E. 23rd Street, PC
(850)872-1200
twopair.com
Eye Center of North Florida
10900 Hutchison Blvd., PCB
(850) 234-1829
eyecenterofnorthflorida.com
Pearle Vision
11570 PCB Parkway, PCB
(850) 230-4433
pearlevisionpcb@gmail.com
Retina Specialty Institute
2101 Northside Dr, #704, PC
(850) 747-3999
retinaspecialty.com
SALONS & SPAS
Chop Shop Hair Studio
515 Evergreen St, Ste B, PCB
(850) 249-9006
Cindy’s
3129 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 234-7804
pamperedatcindys.com
Fusion Spa Salon
101 Bluefish Dr, Ste 115, PCB
(850) 233-2771
befusion.com
Great Clips
2433 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 249-4224
greatclips.com
Massage Envy
15801 LC Hilton Dr, Ste 120,
PCB
(850) 563-0070
massageenvy.com
Mindy Barnes Skin Care
3001 W. 10th St, Unit 101A,
PC
(850) 774-2549
mindybarnesspa.com
Z’Salon
312 Thomas Drive, PCB
(850) 230-1651
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Rheumatologist?
“Rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis are destructive diseases that,
left untreated, will eventually lead to some form of immobility. “
Aymen A. Kenawy M.D., Board-Certified Rheumatologist
What is a
You may have asked yourself, “What is a
Rheumatologist?” Rheumatologists are internists
who specialize in the treatment of
arthritis, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal pain
disorders and certain autoimmune diseases.
There are over 100 types of these diseases,
which include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
gout, lupus, psoriatic arthritis,
Sjogren’s, osteoporosis, bursitis and tendonitis,
just to name a few.
It’s crucial to make an accurate diagnosis
prior to receiving treatment. So what are the
symptoms to look for? “Rheumatoid arthritis
typically has a symmetrical distribution,
while gout and psoriatic arthritis have an
asymmetrical distribution. All three primarily
involve small-to-intermediate joints, such
as those in the wrists, hands, ankles, and feet.
The three primary signs of arthritis are pain,
swelling, and stiffness. Pain is your body’s
natural response to inflammation. If a person
experiences any of these three symptoms, he
or she should be evaluated by a rheumatologist,”
states Dr. Kenawy.
Dr. Kenawy brings a wealth of clinical experience
and training from the University of
Florida and Shands Hospital, where he completed
his residency in internal medicine, and
fellowship in rheumatology. He feels that
training in one of the nation’s top medical
centers has allowed him to provide his patients
with the most advanced, accurate and
up-to-date treatment available for rheumatic
diseases.
“Treatments for rheumatic diseases have advanced
drastically over the past 10 years,”
explains Dr. Kenawy. “Oral, self-injection,
and intravenous (IV) medications are currently
available. Depending on the aggressiveness
and severity of the disease, single
or combination therapy may be used. The
patient’s preference should always be taken
into consideration when it comes to treatment.
When indicated, IV infusion therapy is
typically a more effective treatment and associated
with quicker response rates.”
Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, and Psoriatic Arthritis
are three of the most common inflammatory
arthritides in the United States. It is
estimated that around 6 million people in the
United States report having experienced gout
at some point in their lives. Gout is the most
common form of inflammatory arthritis in
men over the age of 40.
About 1% of the US population (women 3
times more often than men) is afflicted by
rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, systemic autoimmune
inflammatory disorder that can affect
many tissues and organs, but principally
attacks joints.
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that often
is accompanied by psoriasis. Psoriasis is a
common, chronic skin condition that causes
red, scaly patches on the body. About 1 in 20
people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic
arthritis. In most cases, psoriasis comes before
the arthritis. The arthritis may be mild
and involve only a few joints, especially
those at the end of the fingers or toes. In some
people, the disease may be severe and affect
many joints, including the spine. Pitting and
splitting of the fingernails are also commonly
found in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
The addition of diagnostic and procedural
musculo-skeletal ultrasonagraphy has propelled
the field of rheumatology and drastically
advanced the archaic approach to diagnosing,
treating and monitoring rheumatic
diseases.
In addition to Board Certification in Rheumatology
and Internal Medicine, Dr. Aymen A.
Kenawy is also the area’s only Rheumatologist
to be certified by the Ultrasound School
of North American Rheumatologist (USO-
NAR) in diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal
ultrasonagraphy. He has achieved
Fellow status with the American College of
Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
If Dr. Kenawy seems right at home in Panama
City, it’s because he grew up here. In
fact, some of his patients remember him as
a kid working in the Olive Leaves Nutrition
Center, his father’s business. Dr. Kenawy
believes that his experience working with
his father gives him insight into integrative
medicine.
“Growing up in Panama City has taught me
the importance of giving back to my community.
After completing my training at the
University of Florida and Shand’s Hospital,
I decided to move back home to provide
quality care in the field of Rheumatology,”
remarks Dr. Kenawy.
“The medications and diagnostic tests available
to rheumatologist have advanced dramatically
over the past decade,” says Dr.
Kenawy. “Accurate diagnosis and early
treatment are important in preventing joint
damage, immobility, and preserving quality
of life. Early detection and treatment can halt
disease progression.”
Dr. Kenawy brings the latest technologies
and knowledge for the treatment of joint and
muscle disorders to our area including diagnosis
with Ultrasound technology and other
cutting-edge medicinal strategies.
As the area’s only Board-Certified Rheumatologist,
Dr. Kenawy looks forward to helping
his patients live arthritis-free!
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(850) 215-6400 DrKenawy.com
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BAY COUNTY’S ONLY BOARD-CERTIFIED
RHEUMATOLOGIST
Dr. Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR
THE CIRCUIT September/October 2012 47

a few minutes withMario Gisbert
Interview by Marta Rose
Mario Gisbert was born in Guagua, project architect. His work there was almost 17 and we go back through it…those are cool
Cuba, an area consisting of farm strictly commercial; 50% was for three universities:
Florida A & M, Florida State Uni-
memories.”
land and cattle country in the center
of Cuba. When he was only four years versity and Tallahassee Community College.
In 1997, Mario was offered the opportunity to
get into project management on the development
side. He was hired as a junior manager
old he moved to Miami with this mother, Another 30% of his work was for law offices,
where he grew up and lived until the age of 10% was for banks, and 10% was for restaurants.
“Both firms had between 15 and 25
on a $54 million budget project, but within
18. He then relocated to North Florida, and
four months became a senior project manager.
The project was Campus Crusade for
from 1980 to 1997 lived in Tallahassee. Mario
attended Florida A&M University, where cept to turning over the keys. Once a person
employees, so you took a project from con-
Christ, headquartered in Orlando, and Mario
he received his Bachelor of Architecture and got on a project, they didn’t leave a project.”
was hired as a consultant to the owner. “This
Masters of Architecture degrees. “One of the
In 1996/97 Mario worked on the Kleman was a 325,000 square foot office complex
things I live by, and learned from my mom,
Plaza, a two-city block urban development on 87 acres,” Mario recalls. “We extended
is not to judge people,” he says. He learned
in downtown Tallahassee containing the power eight miles and extended water four
the credence ‘do onto others as you would
Florida League of Cities Building, the Leon miles. We converted a cow pasture into an
have them do unto you’ at the Baptist school
County Science Center, a small amphitheatre,
a multi-level parking garage, and a park manager for Lincoln Property Company in
office complex!” He also worked as a project
he attended in Miami. A poignant moment
came in the seventh grade, during a teacher’s
with four large fountains and a large green. Orlando, overseeing the development of Lincoln
Plaza, a 275,000 sq. ft., 16 story office
discussion about different societies and different
beliefs. “Sometimes we need to be
“I carried my daughter
Elaine through
the complex in downtown Orlando; the fourth
more flexible, and try to see other people’s
Plaza when
phase of office buildings in Celebration; and
viewpoints,” he says.
she was a
the second phase of Maitland Concourse.
“Architecture is a service industry,” he says. baby,” he
When 9-11 happened, the dot-com companies
all went away, high-rise buildings were
“You’re trying to determine what the needs reflects.
are for your client and for the users, and “Now
not the best place to be at that time, and the
you’re trying to provide for those needs. The she’s
office market tanked. Mario had been looking
for a job and heard that St. Joe was look-
reward in designing a project is getting to see
the people using that project, enjoying the
ing for someone in Panama City Beach. He
views that you helped create, and seeing the
submitted his resume, and the next day he
positive effects it has.”
had a four-hour phone interview. The following
day he drove to Panama City Beach
From 1984 to 1986 Mario was employed
with the architectural firm Clemons, Rutherford
& Associates in Tallahassee. He worked
ment; and the day after he met with the
and interviewed with the director of develop-
primarily on hospital and medical office
head of commercial development back
renovations projects. After completing
a Master’s Degree in 1988, he was
In 2002, Mario moved to Panama
in Orlando and was offered the job.
hired by Barnett Fronczak Architects
City Beach with his wife Deborah and
in Tallahassee. Mario worked with
daughter Elaine (who is a senior at Arnold
High School this this firm for nine years as a pro-
fall).

“The opportunities in Panama City Beach are endless,” he believes. St. Joe, the largest
land owner in the state of Florida, owned a million acres. Mario immediately saw
that whereas he was building vertical buildings in Central Florida, Panama City Beach
was a blank canvas to build on for a community. “A key thing in being the major land
owner,” he notes, “is that there needs to be responsible growth.” From 2002 to 2006
he worked on land use changes and infrastructure including 1,200 acre annexations for
Home Depot, the Ashley Apartment Complex, Lowes, and Beach Commerce Park,
along with all the out parcels that join those larger developments. He helped with
some of the infrastructure of Pier Park, and developed design guidelines for Panama
City Beach Parkway (a 25-foot buffer for commercial development and 50-foot landscape
buffer for residential). He worked on the monument signage standards, the
400-acre “clean-up” annexation at Breakfast Point Academy, the small housing development
in front of Arnold High School, CVS, Dairy Queen, the balance of Palmetto
Trace and balance of Beach Commerce Park. “At St. Joe, the reward came in knowing
that I was part of the organization that helped bring Home Depot, Lowes and Pier
Park to a community that was ready for that stage of its development,” he says.
In 2005, he was promoted to Director of Development for Gulf and Franklin Counties.
There, he did a 300-acre annexation and land use change for Sacred Heart to be
developed in Port St. Joe. He doubled the size of their commerce park, and did land
use for multi-family and commercial developments. At the end of 2006, when St.
Joe downsized from a 700-person organization to 300, GAC Contractors hired Mario
as the Project Manager and Design Pre-Construction Coordinator. He worked
on several banks, several retail build outs and some small industrial
projects. In 2010, Mario became Assistant City Manager
for the City of Panama City Beach. In the summer of 2012,
he became City Manager. One of his focal projects has been
the Front Beach Road CRA. DRMP and PBS&J developed the
plans over the prior six years, and Mario inherited the project
in 2010. So far, the 30-year project is on schedule; the South
Thomas Drive section was completed just before spring 2012,
and the Front Beach Road side is currently wrapping up.
“We need to get the point across that Panama City Beach is a family
beach,” he maintains. “For 47 out of 52 weeks we are a family
destination location; for five weeks we’re a spring break destination
location.” He points out that unlike Destin, Panama City Beach
has a Back Beach and Middle Beach Road that accommodates the
locals. Front Beach Road is our tourist corridor; Back Beach Road
is typically the locals’ corridor. He also observes that the airport
has opened up new markets for us. “The person sitting next to me
on an airplane recently, in Baltimore, had purchased a condo here
because it was half the cost of something she could get on the east
coast,” he recalls. “She had to fly here, but driving to the east coast
from Baltimore is a two-hour drive versus just a one-hour flight
from Baltimore to our beaches.”
Mario has a huge love of the outdoors and water. He enjoys canoeing,
kayaking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, spear fishing, hiking,
hunting and bow hunting. “If I go to the beach it’s typically
by boat; we mainly go to Shell Island,” he says. “I drive to work
on Front Beach Road instead of Back Beach; it’s really not that
much longer. I get to look at the beautiful beach, see what visitors
we have, and see how the shops are doing.”
Mario feels that Panama City Beach has an incredible future.
“If you think of the available land, the opportunities we have
with the airport, our unbelievable amenities like the beach, the
bay, our creeks and our 3,000 acre conservation park…it’s a
beautiful place to live.”
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Top: Lincoln Plaza in Orlando. Middle: Mario and his daughter Elaine. Bottom:
8-12 lb. red snapper caught on Mario’s boat, “Otter Be Fishing,” on the last day of
the 2012 snapper season.
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PANAMA CITY BEACH
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
By Lauren Williams
There
T
isn’t much that the Panama
City Beach Fire Rescue
Department can’t do. When
it comes to public safety,
these are the guys you want
to be serving in your community.
Chief John Daly and his
crew do an outstanding job
of going above and beyond with their courageous
performances. With our Beach’s
miles of shoreline, high-rise condominiums
and large influx of visitors navigating their
way around Panama City Beach, it takes a
talented and dedicated team to make sure
Panama City Beach can go to bed soundly
at night. Keeping our great city safe isn’t
the only contribution given by the PCB Fire
Rescue Department; they give back in a
much, much bigger way!
It was the year 1970 when “The City of
Panama City Beach” was formally founded.
The combination of the cities of Edgewater,
Panama City Beach, Long Beach and
West Panama City Beach would be the
official make up of our community. Once
“The City” was established, the merger of
the two area fire departments would constitute
what we now know as the Panama City
Beach Fire Department. What was then a
complete volunteer-driven department that
operated off of a telephone system and fire
alarm siren, is now a state-of-art operation
boasting the best Basic Life Support program
and most trained career Firefighter/
EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic in Bay
County. With those new, major implementations,
the motto “Dedicated to Customer
Service” now runs through the PCBFR
Department’s veins. They wanted to give
the people of Panama City Beach a fire department
that gave more to their community
than just putting out fires—they wanted to
give them hope.
Fighting more than just the fires, the Panama
City Beach Fire Rescue Departments
also provides:
• Advanced Life Support
• Vehicle Extraction
• Haz-Mat Response
• Water/Surf Rescue
• High Angle Rope Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue
• Fire Prevention/ Safety Classes
• CPR/First Aid courses
• Fire Inspections
• Child car seat safety inspections
• Station/Vehicle tours
• Blood pressure checks
Going above their call of duty is obviously
what they do, and serving their “customers”
is what they do best.
As it goes for most people in our nation,
September 11, 2001, will be a date that
forever lives in our minds. As it goes for
most firefighters, it will be a date that forever
lives in their hearts. Almost everyone
can remember the exact time and place
they were when they heard the news of that
tragic first plane crash into WTC Tower I.
“I remember being at home and watching
the television,” Lt. Terry Parris recalls, “I
sat there, like most Americans, stunned to
what I was seeing. I remember the emotions
that went through my body when the
towers collapsed and I knew that innocent
people died.” It was this realization that
prompted Lt. Parris to propose the idea of
a stair climb. It was this idea that materialized
into what is now called the 9-11 Memorial
Stair Climb.
If you were to take someone in the fire service
and strip them of their helmet, uniform,
gloves and badge—the brotherhood would
still remain. “The fire service is a true brotherhood,”
according to event coordinator Lt.
Parris. “The firefighters I work with at PCB-
FR are my brothers. When FDNY lost 343
firefighters, I lost 343 of my brothers. Ask
any firefighter that has been on the job for
a while and they will tell you the same.” It
is with that reaction and passion that has the
PCBFR Department demonstrated one way
they show their respect and pay tribute to
those who have fallen in the line of duty.
This year’s 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will
take place on Saturday, September 8, 2012,
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at Laketown Wharf Condominiums. The
climb will consist of 110 flights of stairs
in order to commemorate the 110 flights
of stairs the emergency responders had
to climb on that tragic date. In a simple
explanation given by Lt. Parris. “We
climb because they climbed.” All donations
from this event will go toward the
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
The City of Panama City Beach might
only be a small 27-mile stretch of shoreline,
but the commitment and enthusiasm
of the PCBFire Rescue Department
has expanded across the Southeast. Last
year, the event raised over $5,000 and had
climbers from Nebraska, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Our community has seen a lot of change and
growth happen over the last ten years, and
the PCBFR Department has certainly kept
up and accomplished volumes together as
a team. Lt. Parris can only describe them
as his Second Family. “I live, eat, train and
work with them 24 hours at a time. I trust
them with my life, and they trust me with
theirs. Our relationship is a unique one that
most people do not understand.”
There can only be growth in store for
Chief Daly and his PCBFR Department.
With consistent philanthropic endeavors
and community appreciation, facing what
the future holds in store for The City of
Panama City Beach will serve as no easy
feat. The department is already developing
ways on how to be better and faster
in ways to serve our West and East ends
of the beach. As unpredictable as the future
is and no matter what it holds, there
is one thing our community can count on
to NEVER change…Panama City Beach
Fire Rescue will always “Provide you
with the highest level of protection available.”
The Panama City Beach Chamber of
Commerce thanks all of our men and
women who serve as emergency responders.
We appreciate all you do!
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PANAMA CITY BEACH
9-11
MEMORIAL
STAIR CLIMB
Join us for fun, food, music &
fellowship while raising money
for a great cause
The Panama City Beach Fire Rescue is
hosting their annual 9-11 Memorial
Stair Climb, a charity fundraiser event
with all proceeds going to the National
Fallen Firefighters Foundation, on
September 8, 2012.
The stair climb will remember and
honor the lives of those lost on September
11, 2001. The climb will consist
of 110 flights of stairs (22 story building;
3x up and 2x down, or climb up all 5x)
to duplicate the 110 stories of the World
Trade Center Towers that Emergency
Responders climbed that day.
Location
Laketown Wharf Condo’s
9902 South Thomas Drive, PCB
Date & Time
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Start Time: 3:43pm CST (rain or shine).
The climb will be during the afternoon;
dinner & reception awards ceremony
immediately following.
Trophies
Trophies will be awarded for a variety
of categories. Professional pictures
will be available for everyone that
completes the climb. T-shirts will be
available to all participants. Door
prizes will be given away at the awards
ceremony.
Entry Fee
$25 per person
(NFFF is a 501 (c)3 charity; your
donation is tax deductible.)
Extra donations welcome.
Register
For more info and to register, contact
Lt. Terry Parris at 850-819-1156
or tparris@pcbfire.com.
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“SOME LIKE IT HOT” Chef Review
~
Interview by Marta Rose
Christian Navarro was born in Mexico
and grew up on a farm in Jalisco,
a Mexican state rich in history and
natural resources. A large amount of Mexican
culture comes from Jalisco, including
mariachi music, ranchera music, tequila
and jaripeo, a form of bull fighting. When
Christian was seven, his family migrated
to California. His family has deep culinary
roots, and when he was 14, Christian had an
opportunity to work in a restaurant kitchen
alongside his father, who taught him the fundamental
basics of cooking.
“My father and I are very passionate about
food, and he taught me how to cook, old
school-style—doing something over and over,
and appreciating why it is done that way,” says
Christian. “You only learn certain things from
great chefs, not in culinary school.”
When Christian was in 8th grade the family
moved to Indiana. In his senior year of high
school, Christian entered a cooking competition
with an old family dish called Chicken
Chapatula. The Jim Wallace Memorial
award is given every four years by the AKA
Career Center in Indiana; Christian won third
place for the entire state with this dish, and his
chicken noodle soup won first place. He went
on to compete in the VICA Culinary Competition,
where he made it to the state finals.
In 1999, Christian attended the Cooking and
Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC). After
school he opened Maria Elena’s with his
father, a 4-star Italian restaurant in Indiana
which they ran together for six years. Maria
Elena’s combined family recipes with the
knowledge Christian had gained in school.
In 2010, Christian relocated to Panama City
Beach, and in 2012 helped (owner) Jeff
Friedrich establish and open Marina Cantina at
Capt. Anderson’s Marina, where his Chicken
Chapatula is one of the restaurant’s best sellers.
He describes the savory dish as a combination
of chicken, jumbo shrimp and chorizo, seared
with garlic and a little cream sauce. Served
over rice, this delicious dish resembles a Mexican-style
curry with Southwest flavors.
Another signature dish and number two best
seller at Marina Cantina are the Fish Tacos:
fresh trigger fish is blackened or grilled and
topped with Christian’s own cilantro slaw
INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTIAN NAVARRO OF
MARINA CANTINA
MEXICAN CUISINE WITH A MODERN TWIST
Above: Chef Christian holding his signature Chicken Chapatula; Right:
Pastel de Tres Leches.
tossed with fresh chili and lime, then drizzled
with chipotle ranch sauce. “You have to
keep up with trends,” he says. “A lot of local
customers love our fish tacos.”
A unique signature drink is their Avocado
Margarita. “It’s one of those things that a
customer will be hesitant to try, but it’s actually
very delicious!” he says. “It’s like a
smoothie—cool and creamy from the texture
of the avocado.” For dessert, try Christian’s
Pastel de Tres Leches—pound cake soaked
in a vanilla flavored
three-milk
infusion, topped
with fresh berries
and whipped
cream.
“Everyone’s world is a completely different
universe, with unique and interesting
influences,” he muses. Such is the menu at
Marina Cantina. For more information visit
MarinaCantinaPCB.com.
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Gulf Coast Luncheon with
Governor Scott on August 13, 2012
1. (From Left): Neal Wade, Exec. Director
of Bay EDA; Dan Rowe, Exec. Director
of TDC/CVB; Governor Rick Scott; Bay
County Chamber President Carol Roberts;
Beach Chamber President Beth Oltman.
2. Gov. Scott with Beth Oltman and Texas
Gov. Rick Perry. Grand Opening of
GCSC Military Park on August 14, 2012
3. GCSC President Dr. Jim Kerley addresses
guests at the event. 4. Brigadier
Gen. John McMullen, Commander, 325th
Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base.
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SEE & BE SEEN
First Friday with the Beach on July 13, 2012
1. Representative Steve Southerland was the guest speaker at the July First Friday with the Beach, the
dual Chamber morning meeting put on by the Beach and Bay County Chambers. 2. Members from both Chambers gathered at FSU PC’s
Holley Academic Center. 3. (From Left): Beach Chamber President Beth Oltman; Rep. Steve Southerland; Bay County Chamber President
Carol Roberts.
Business After Hours at Fishale on August 16, 2012
4. Dave Trepanier with David Powell. 5. Bea Alessandrini with Barry Tate. 6. The HYPE (Young Professionals) Committee held a membership
drive. 7. Craig Hanlin, Laura Hanlin and Chef Phillipe. 8. Mark Hess, Jason Parker, Sonya Hess and Stephanie Ingram. 9. Beleena
Pullam, Jason Parker, David Powell, Valerie Cola and Skip Stoltz.
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SEE & BE SEEN
Business After Hours & 3rd Annual
Poker Tournament at Ebro on July 19, 2012
1. The greyhound race winner was sponsored by
The Egg & I. 2. Winner of the Poker Tournament
was Clint Long. 3. Nicole Mincey and Erica Spivey.
4. Tracey Sharp and Linda Mugglin. 5. Derrick
Bennett and Beth Oltman. 6. Pam George, Mark
Hess and Bernadette Mace. 7. Lee Ann Mills and
Nancy Luther. 8. Jimmy Thorpe and Tim Carr.
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A Few Minutes
with
Manu
Samtani
OWNER OF MAHARAJA’S FINE JEWELRY
SINCE 1977
Interview by Marta Rose
Mulchand (Manu) Samtani
moved to Panama City Beach
from Jamaica 35 years ago.
Born in Sri Lanka, Manu grew up in India
and received his Business Associate
degree in Bombay. He later moved to
Jamaica, where he lived for three years
and had his first exposure to the jewelry
business. “Jamaica was witnessing
some bad times in 1977, and I decided
to look for some new grounds to
settle in,” he remembers. He came to the
States and decided to go check out New
Orleans. Upon passing through Panama
City Beach, he decided to stop over for
a night. The beaches here reminded him
of the islands, and he decided to look
further into this area.
Manu moved to Panama City Beach
and opened his first store in the Bahama
Beach Shopping Center on Front Beach
Road. The one thousand square foot
space, called Maharaja of India (Maharaja
is the Hindi word meaning “great king”)
carried ethnic clothing reflecting his
Indian heritage, turquoise jewelry and
Mexican silver. From there Manu started
upgrading his store. He began offering
designer clothing in 1982, carrying top
brands in women’s wear and swimsuits,
and added 14 and 18 carat jewelry into the
mix. In 1984, he added another building,
increasing his store to 3,000 square feet.
In 1992, he opened his second store in the
Wal-Mart Plaza in Panama City. At that
point he focused on turning the business
into a boutique, carrying only designer
clothing, fine jewelry and giftware.
“We started carrying designer clothing
and boutique-style jewelry and gifts,”
he explains. “Waterford…diamonds…
colored stones.”
In 1995, his beach store was hit by
Hurricane Opal and had to be closed. The
shopping center was sold and the new
landlord did not want to renew the lease.
In 1999, he had the opportunity to move
into Coronado Village in Panama City; that
store became known as Maharaja’s Fine
Jewelry and Gifts, carrying a powerful
brand of jewelry including David Yurman,
Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Hearts on Fire
and many more.
Manu himself does a little of everything.
He is the jewelry buyer and the shop
coordinator; he manages the staff and the
entire business. “We like to cut ourselves
above the rest and be different,” he
alleges. “At Maharaja’s there is a gift
for everyone, ranging from Brighton
and Swarovski Crystal to the world’s
most perfectly cut diamonds, rare pieces
of gems and the most current designer
jewelry.”
Manu married Rita, who he met in Bombay
and brought to the States in 1984. Both
of his children were born in Panama City;
his daughter Radha, 25, graduated from
University of Florida and is studying to
be a nurse practitioner. His son, Mohit,
22, studies logistics and transportation at
Jacksonville University and helps out at
Maharaja’s when he’s not in school.
“Panama City is a lovely place to meet all
kinds of people, from all walks of life,”
says Manu. “I am a very simple, everyday
person,” he maintains. “I like to help
people. I have been a part of everything
that goes on, including most fundraisers
and charity events. This county has given
me a lot to be thankful for, and I love to
give back to our community.”
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Jewelry & Gifts
Fit for aKing
Yet Attainable To His Court
Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry is a place where
extraordinary things happen. Take the
recent estate jewelry exhibition and
sale in May 2012, offering customers
the opportunity to own unique, one
of a kind pieces from the collections of
Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Cher, John
Wayne, Mia Farrow and Tony Curtis.
One of only two Florida jewelers to host
these collections, the Estate Events,
Trunk Shows & Annual Christmas
Party are a few of the things for which
Samtani’s Maharaja’s is renowned.
A Few More Minutes with
Manu...
What are you passionate about?
Unique designs, unusual gems and
quality cut diamonds.
What is your favorite gemstone?
Sapphires, Rubys and Alexandrites.
With fashion do you like modern or
classic? Modern.
Where have you traveled? What
are your favorite locations?
Eastern Europe and Asia. My favorites are
Italy, Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.
Pictured clockwise from top left: Engagement
ring customers Will and Lindsey Pickenpaugh;
Cover of Maharaja’s Launch Issue of Lx Panama
City Magazine; Engagement ring customers
Robert and Emily Hill; TAG Heuer Brand
Ambassador, Cameron Diaz. Bottom: Interior of
Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry, Panama City’s premier
jeweler since 1977.

THE
OF THE
Compiled by inc.com
very entrepreneur spends
some time haggling, whether
it is with customers, suppliers,
investors, or would-be
employees. Most business
owners are street smart, and
seem to naturally perform
well in negotiations. You probably have a
trick or two—some magic phrases to say,
perhaps—that can help you gain the upper
hand. But, often, the moment you get into
trouble in a negotiation is when something
careless just slips out. If you are new to negotiation,
or feel it is an area where you can
improve, check out these tips on precisely
what not to say.
The word “Between”
It often feels reasonable—and therefore like
progress—to throw out a range. With a customer,
that may mean saying “I can do this
for between $10,000 and $15,000.” With a
potential hire, you could be tempted to say,
“You can start between April 1 and April
15.” But that word between tends to be tantamount
to a concession, and any shrewd
negotiator with whom you deal will swiftly
zero-in on the cheaper price or the later deadline.
In other words, you will find that by
saying the word between you will automatically
have conceded ground without extracting
anything in return.
Three Principles
A. Focus on people. Separate the people
from the issues to avoid personalizing
them. Make sure each party understands the
other’s perception of what is involved. Listen
actively and speak to be understood, not
to argue a position.
B. Focus on interests. Behind each position
lie compatible interests as well as conflicting
ones. Put yourself in the other person’s
shoes; it’ll help you identify interests.
Ask yourself: “Why does she take such a
position?” “Does any aspect of my proposal
conflict with those interests?”
C. Focus on options. Work with the
other party to generate a variety of options.
Brainstorm before you start the decisionmaking
process. Look for areas of agreement;
you’ll find them through your shared
interests. Look for ways to dovetail differing
interests; explore options that are of low cost
to you and high benefit to the other party, and
vice versa.
“Why don’t you throw
out a Number?”
There are differing schools of thought on this,
and many people believe you should never
be the first person in a negotiation to quote
a price. Let the other side start the bidding,
the thinking goes, and they will be forced to
show their hands, which will provide you
with an advantage. But some research has indicated
that the result of a negotiation is often
closer to what the first mover proposed than
to the number the other party had in mind;
the first number uttered in a negotiation (so
long as it is not ridiculous) has the effect of
“anchoring the conversation.”
Creating Win-Win
situations
Negotiating can be fun, empowering and enjoyable
for both parties. It works only when
all those involved feel as if they have won.
Here are four ways to create negotiations
where everybody comes out ahead.
A. Power comes from preparation
and planning, instead of trying to over-
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come other people. Do all necessary research,
think of possible outcomes, rehearse
what you will say and set goals. Have an
agenda and stick to it as closely as possible.
B. Always remember the needs of the
other side throughout the process.
When you reach an agreement on something,
take the time to summarize it. This
allows both parties to recognize that progress
is being made.
C. Possess the right attitude. Be
strong, yet not predictable. Keep others interested
by staying ahead of them. This way,
they have something to look forward to as
the negotiation proceeds. Nonetheless, stay
friendly and open. And when it fits, use humor
to lighten up the process. Silence can be
a sign of strength. If the other party makes an
impossible demand, be quiet and reflect on
it. Soon enough, the other person will realize
that he or she has “crossed the line” and will
probably withdraw.
D. The next time you walk into a negotiation:
• Realize that it’s a state of uncertainty, so
take it one step at a time.
• Stick to your plan, yet be flexible, and look
for unexpected opportunities.
• Do your homework and be prepared to respond
to any question.
• Keep up your self-esteem and confidence,
even when things get difficult. If it’s not
working out, maybe it’s not the right time.
Take Nothing
Personally
The savviest negotiators are impervious
to criticism and impossible to fluster. And
because they seem unmoved by the whole
situation and unimpressed with the stakes
involved, they have a way of unnerving lessexperienced
counterparts. This can be an
effective weapon when used against entrepreneurs,
because entrepreneurs tend to take
every aspect of their businesses very personally.
Entrepreneurs often style themselves as
frank, no-nonsense individuals, and they can
at times have thin skin. But whenever you
negotiate, remember that it pays to stay calm,
to never show that an absurdly low counteroffer
or an annoying stalling tactic has upset
you. Use your equanimity to unnerve the
person who is negotiating with you. And if
he or she becomes angry or peeved, don’t
take the bait to strike back. Just take heart:
You’ve grabbed the emotional advantage in
the situation. Now go close that deal.
CHAMBER MEMBERS
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What is your best
negotiating tip?
Neal Wade
Executive Director
Bay Economic Development Alliance
The objective is staying in the game. I often
tell prospects, look at Alabama, look at Mississippi,
look anywhere else, just look at us as
well. Economic development is the process
of elimination, so it is extremely important to
stay in the hunt until you reach the final cut.
Then let the games begin.
Clair Pease, Owner
Pease & Associates/Emerald
View Resorts
Don’t look at a negotiation as a game. In a
game there is a winner and a loser. Consider
every deal not as a single event, but the first of
many. There is no way to strengthen relationships
with people if your goal is to beat them
or make them feel like they’ve lost. Every deal
should begin and end with win-win in mind.
Rebecca Spann, Co-Director
Bay Health Foundation
I don’t see myself as a negotiator. My priority
has always been to develop and implement
a gift-giving plan of action that attains
a “win-win” result for donor and recipient.
It’s not about getting the best of the bargain;
it’s about building a good, long lasting relationship
that achieves a shared goal. A “winwin”
philosophy always works.
Steve Counts
President
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc.
To have a good deal, it has to solve everyone’s
problem. To have a great deal, everyone
has to feel like a winner. Buyers, sellers,
tenants and landlords all have different
objectives, goals and needs. It has to be fair
for everyone or it’s not going to work. Presentation
is key.
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“I’m the final
Decision Maker”
At the beginning of many negotiations,
someone will typically ask, “Who are the
key stakeholders on your side, and is everyone
needed to make the decision in the
room?” For most entrepreneurs, the answer,
of course, is yes. Who, besides you, is ever
needed to make a decision? Isn’t one of the
joys of being an entrepreneur that you get to
call the shots?
Yet in negotiations, particularly with larger
organizations, this can be a trap. You almost
always want to establish at the beginning of a
negotiation that there is some higher authority
with whom you must speak prior to saying
yes. In a business owner’s case, that could be
a key investor, a partner, or the members of
your advisory board. While you will almost
certainly be making the decision yourself,
you do not want the opposing negotiators to
know that you are the final decision maker,
just in case you get cornered as the conversation
develops. Particularly in a high-stakes
deal, you will probably benefit from taking
an extra 24 hours to think through the terms.
“I think we’re Close”
We’ve all experienced deal fatigue: The moment
when you want so badly to complete a
deal that you signal to the other side that you
are ready to settle on the details and move
forward. The problem with arriving at this
crossroads, and announcing you’re there, is
that you have just indicated that you value
simply reaching an agreement over getting
what you actually want. A skilled negotiator
on the other side may well use this moment
as an opportunity to stall, and thus to negotiate
further concessions. Unless you actually
face extreme time pressure, you shouldn’t be
the party to point out that the clock is loudly
ticking in the background.
Seven tips for
Masterful Negotiating
Whether you’re trying to close a major account
or get a better rate from a vendor, here are expert
pointers on how to win in negotiations.
1. Listen before you speak. There will
always be time to open your mouth later, but
tap your patience to find out what the other
side is thinking first. Then you have extra
leverage to tailor your points to fit both sides’
goals. When entering a negotiation, don’t
make any assumptions about what’s in the
other party’s mind – just enter the situation
with an open mind and plenty of questions.
2. Embrace your fear. Ninty-five percent
of the folks you’ll ever negotiate with
feel just as nervous and, yes, as scared as you
do. For that reason, kindness is a key competitive
advantage when it comes to negotiations.
Find the theory “nice guys finish first”
at the negotiating table; use a combination of
professionalism, ethics and manners.
3. Avoid Storytelling. In a negotiation,
the important thing is for you to be completely
truthful about your situation. This is especially
true when it comes to negotiating a loan or another
financial arrangement. You don’t want
to win a particular negotiation at the expense
of your credibility. The more forthright you
are with the other party, the more likely you
are to arrive at a satisfactory outcome.
4. Study Up. The more knowledge you
have of a situation before going to the negotiating
table, the better off you will be. The
“consistency principle” refers to a person’s intrinsic
need to appear reasonable. That means
your counterpart will likely abide by certain
standards and defer to your authority if you
are able to demonstrate that you absolutely
know what you are talking about.
5. Ditch the dog metaphors. Baring
teeth and barking the loudest doesn’t have
the power it might seem to when bargaining.
When deal making gets tense, no one
ever wants to back down. Instead of viewing
your counterpart as the adversary, focus
instead on the merits of the case and search
for ways to achieve reciprocity. The idea is
to attack the underlying issue rather than the
other negotiator.
6. When all seems lost, gain something
else. If a negotiation is going nowhere
and taking up too much of your time and energy,
you may want to walk away from it. Before
you do, stop and think, what else can I or
my company get out of this situation? Might
someone else give the negotiations a try? Or
perhaps you can use the bad situation as an opportunity
to train someone at your company
on how to deal with toxic clients.
7. Remember, you’re already a pro at
this. However much you think you negotiate,
you’re probably underestimating your
experience. All of us negotiate many times a
day. Your co-workers, children, spouse and
even fellow passengers on the train, help you
refine your skills day in and day out.
CHAMBER MEMBERS
WEIGH IN:
9 What is your
best negotiating tip?
Melissa Allegretto
General Manager & Vice President
Magic Broadcasting
It is important to remember the value of
the relationship / partnership more than
the outcome of a single negotiation. You
always want to maintain trust, and at
times during negotiations either side can
lose credibility quickly. If you don’t over
promise, you will always have an opportunity
to over deliver.
David Howard
Director of E-Commerce
Bay Automotive Group
Negotiating the deal begins with all parties
understanding each other’s wants, needs and
expectations. In today’s market the best deal
isn’t always predicated by price, but by the
overall experience. Ask 1) Was the negotiation
handled with respect? 2) Did we achieve
our goals? and 3) Would you return here to do
business again? Always remember to do your
homework, and the only stupid question when
negotiating a deal is the absence of questions.
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The Panama City Beach Seafood & Musical Festival:
UNwineD 2012
By Lauren Williams
Get ready, Panama City
Beach, for a seafood
and music spectacular
that will be sure
to ignite your taste
buds and wear out
your dancing shoes. The Panama City Beach
Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Restaurant
and Lodging Association (FRLA),
with support from the Panama City Beach
TDC/CVB, have partnered together to revamp
and reconstruct a festival that is sure to
be the highlight of our fall season. The Panama
City Beach Seafood & Music Festival:
UNwineD 2012 will be held from October
24 through October 28, 2012 at Capt. Anderson’s
Marina. New owners, location, entertainment
and food will have visitors and our
community in for a pleasant and tasty treat.
One significant but beneficial change to the
Seafood & Music Festival—admission onto
the festival grounds is completely FREE!
Rather than hosting a seafood & music festival
in a grass field, as it has been done in
the past, the Beach Chamber and FRLA are
moving it to an ideal location: the waterfront.
“We couldn’t be more excited about
the new look of the Panama City Beach
Seafood & Music Festival this year,” Beach
Chamber Chairman, Paul Wohlford, states.
“Visitors and our community have great music
and great food to look forward to!” With
three waterfront restaurants within walking
distance to the festival, there will be plenty
to eat, see and hear as the entertainment for
the weekend is bound to surprise. The fiveday
festival will celebrate the history and
significance of the seafood and fishing industry,
music, and cultural arts in Panama City
Beach. The Beach Chamber and FRLA’s goal
is to re-establish and return the Panama City
Beach Seafood & Music Festival to its roots
as a family-friendly, waterfront, seafood and
fishing-focused consumer event. A wide
variety of food, beverages, music, entertainment,
sun and fun are what local residents
and visitors will get to enjoy!
Wednesday night, October 24 will kick off
the event with Raise Your Spirits, a VIP
wine-dinner fundraiser at Capt. Anderson’s
Restaurant. This will be a private, ticketed
evening and net proceeds of the ticket sales
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will equally benefit the FRLA Educational
Foundation ProStart Schools (Rutherford,
Bay, Mosley and Arnold High School) and
the Chamber’s Education Fund. “Education
for today’s youth is something the Beach
Chamber strongly believes in,” Beach Chamber
President & CEO, Beth Oltman, comments.
“If we can use this amazing event
to contribute to that, we can have a part in
someone’s future. This evening will be filled
with great food, delectable wine, andencouragement,
as the destiny of our students can
be brighter with the help of this fundraiser.”
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October
27 will be the premier festival. All music entertainment
will be from BMI management.
Two outstanding bands are scheduled
for both nights to put on enthusiastic and
crowd-pleasing performances. The LoCash
Cowboys from Nashville, TN will grace the
stage on Friday night where their energy
will stay at peak the entire time. A band
of two, LoCash has sold more than 60,000
copies of their homemade albums and have
written songs for some of Nashville’s biggest
names. They co-wrote Keith Urban’s 2011
single, “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s
2012 single, “Truck Yeah.” Saturday night’s
performer, and a close friend with LoCash
Cowboys, is the Jeffrey Steele Band. Jeffrey
Steele has been recognized
by BMI for
his amazing country
and pop songwriting
capabilities. His
country and A/C
mega-hits include:
“Knee-Deep,” “My
Wish,” “The Cowboy
in Me” and the
Jeffrey Steele
groundbreaking “What Hurts the Most.”
A variety of other BMI songwriter performances
will be appearing throughout both
days to keep up the musical spirit.
The Luxury Lounge is what awaits you
once inside the festival grounds. Food and
wine from the most desirable restaurants in
Panama City, as well as a variety of demonstrations,
will have you wanting to get under
the tent for a truly palatable experience.
“The Luxury Lounge is where everyone
will want to be,” says Oltman. “We want
everyone to have an unforgettable experience,
and not miss out on all the fantastic
food and wine.” At the VIP section in
the Luxury Lounge there will be food and
wine tastings available for FREE all night,
including VIP stage front seating for the
LoCash Cowboys and Jeffrey Steele Band
performances. Local vendors, car shows,
community performers and children’s activities
will captivate the festival grounds
surrounding the Luxury Lounge. And let’s
not dismiss the natural surroundings of the
event: bayfront views and beautiful sunsets
will captivate visitors and residents alike.
Panama City Beach is branded as the #1
tourist destination in the country for our
beautiful summer weather and white, sandy
beaches. The Panama City Beach Seafood
& Music Festival: UNwineD 2012 will
help make us the #1 tourist destination all
year! The quality of entertainment, food,
drinks and attractions are sure to make an
impression on anyone who steps foot on the
festival grounds. This five-day, FREE event
will contribute to the Panama City Beach
brand as a great place to live, work and play.
Hope to see you there!
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Kia’s Unpreced
Kia Motors is
the one of the
world’s fastest
moving global
automotive
brands; from 2009-2011 Kia
launched more new vehicles
in the U.S. than
any other automaker,
and earned a reputation
as an industry leader in
automotive styling.
Kia Motors America’s
full line of fuel-efficient
and fun-to-drive cars
and CUVs has earned
critical acclaim and
dramatically increased
consumer awareness, perception
and consideration for the
brand. In 2011, KMA recorded
its 17th consecutive year of
market share growth, thanks in
part to the largest increase of
any major brand in perceived
quality and the industry’s highest
brand loyalty ranking.
Consumer Digest named four
Kia vehicles “Best Buys” – the
2012 Kia Optima, 2012 Sorento,
The Optima Limited
2012 Soul, and 2012 Sportage.
“Kia’s design-led transformation
continues to attract new
customers to Kia showrooms
with stand-out design, fuel efficiency,
a host of standard amenities
as well as residual values
that continue to outpace the
industry.” Vehicles chosen as
Consumers Digest “Best Buy”
deliver the most value for the
money in their classes based on
purchase price and cost to own
relative to criteria
such as comfort,
performance and
utility.
With sales up
by a stellar 209
percent last year,
the striking Kia
Optima garnered
new fans
at an impressive
rate, the writers
at Autobytel were so taken by
the Optima that they named it
their Sedan of the Year. The
Optima offers a comprehensive,
high-tech approach to the
rest of its features, highlighted
by an eight-speaker Infinity
audio system and Kia’s UVO
infotainment and connectivity
setup, enabled by cutting-edge
technology from Microsoft.
The Kia Sorento combines
class-leading horsepower and
fuel economy with cuttingedge
technologies, including
a GDI engine and Kia’s UVO
powered by Microsoft voice-
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activated infotainment and
communications system. Kia’s
first U.S.-built and best-selling
vehicle also offers a host of
convenience features, including
power-folding mirrors,
memory seat settings, power
passenger seat, ventilated driver’s
seat and heated, wood-trim
steering wheel.
The Kia Soul is at the head of
the class, “With a low price
tag, roomy interior and singular
looks, the Kia Soul charms with
a practical but youthful exuberance.
Stir in tastefully refreshed
exterior and interior style with a
stereo that packs a punch, and
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the Soul convincingly grabs the
top spot on the list.”
In a recent comparison test,
Consumer Reports lauded the
Kia Rio EX as the highest-rated
subcompact sedan in America.
“The Kia Rio is a solid and
well-equipped car. It benefits
from nimble handling and very
simple controls and provides
plenty of features for the price.”
Among the specific attributes of
the Rio that were called out for
praise were its smooth-shifting
six-speed automatic transmission,
“Very Good” braking,
roomy trunk and, notably, impressive
fuel economy.
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Committee Updates
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Navigator
Navigator
On August 29, Lisa and
Shane Adams of Thrive
Partnership presented “The Fascinating
Power of Magnetic Marketing,” presented
by Southwest Airlines, and sponsored by Gulf
Coast Chiropractic & Rehab.
Their presentation showed entrepreneurs
how to attract floods
of ideal clients, focusing on
“Client Attraction” by using three
simple steps: 1) Successfully sell
at premium prices without being
compared to the competition;
2) Create irresistible offers that
magnetically attract past and
new customers; and 3) Stop
wasting money on advertising by eliminating
the trial & error.
On September 26, Dr. Randy Blass
will present “Thinking Deeply About
Leadership, Part II.” His presentation asks
the question, “Have you ever wondered
what it means to lead?” Leadership is a
subject that requires deep thinking, he says,
because it determines success or failure in
every human endeavor. Whether in the
locker room or the board room, on the field
or in the office, leaders constantly influence
behavior.
Cost for Lunch & Learns is $15 Students
and HYPE members; $20 Beach Chamber
members; 25 non-members. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Beach Chamber.
Pictured Top, left: Shane and Lisa Adams of
Thrive Partnership. Top, right: HYPE 2012
Chairperson Mary Beth Lovingood. Above:
Dr. Tara Griffin was awarded Navigator’s Small
Business Person for the 2nd quarter of 2012,
presented by Brent Garrison from North Florida
Financial, who sponsors the award.
Charting
the
Entrepreneurial
Course
for
Business
Small
Education Partnership
As the beginning of a new school year
approaches, the Chamber’s Education
Partnership Com-mittee has launched a
“Million PENcil Project” to collect and
distribute more writing instruments to the
teachers of our local elementary
and middle schools. During
the month of September, we
will continue to collect pens
and pencils at Chamber events
and at the Chamber office. We
are grateful for the many local
businesses and community
leaders who have already
stepped up and donated
supplies for this program.
The Committee is also partnering with
Innovations Federal Credit Union to
bring MAD CITY MONEY, a handson
simulation that teaches students the
importance of financial budgeting. Arnold
High School’s freshmen taking a computer
business course will be the first students to
participate in this two-hour program, and
we will be reaching out to the business
community to gather 30 to 40 volunteers
to play the role of merchants. For more
information, contact Kristopher at the
Beach Chamber.
To join the Education Partnership Committee
and become a Champion for Education,
contact Kristopher at (850) 235-1159 or
Kristopher@pcbeach.org.
HYPE
Mary Beth
Lovingood,
HYPE’s 2012
Chairperson,
is Director of Development at Florida State
University Panama City, and began working
at the campus in November 2011. Mary Beth
is responsible for directing the fundraising
efforts for the campus, working directly
with donors to create student scholarships,
establish endowed funds to support academic
programs or make an annual gift to support
the campus.
Mary Beth came to Panama City from
Tallahassee, where she worked at the FSU
Foundation, Inc. for three years as Director
of Special Events. Before, she worked as
Public Relations Account Manager at The
Zimmerman Agency, representing hotels
and resorts throughout the Caribbean.
Born and raised in Sylvester, Georgia,
Mary Beth graduated from Valdosta State
University in Valdosta, GA with a Bachelor’s
of Arts degree in Speech Communication
with an emphasis in Public Relations.
Mary Beth enjoys the benefits of being a
member of the Panama City Beach Chamber
of Commerce, and hopes that other young
professionals will consider becoming a
member of HYPE.
HYPE is a new approach for young
professionals (21 to 40) in Bay and
surrounding counties to network and grow
professionally through monthly socials,
luncheons and tours. To learn more, contact
Kristopher@PCBeach.org. HYPE events
are free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Are X-rays Safe?
Many patients want to know
“How much radiation will I
get from an x-ray and what effect,
if any, will that radiation exposure
have on my health?”
Radiation is found everywhere in naturefrom
the sun’s rays, the soil we walk on,
food and water that we ingest and even
inside our own bodies. The radiation
used in medicine to produce x-rays or
CT (computed tomography) images, is
the same type as this naturally-occurring
radiation found on Earth. To understand
how much radiation you will be exposed
to from an imaging test, it is most easy to
make a comparison to the exposure from
natural sources of radiation.
The average background rate of radiation
that every person is exposed to from the
environment just by living in the United
States is about 3 mSv (millisieverts) per
year. For comparison, a typical x-ray of
the chest provides 0.08 mSv of radiation
to the human body, about the same
as 9 days of exposure to natural radiation.
A mammogram provides 1.0 mSv
of radiation, about 4 months of natural
radiation exposure. A chest CT involves
more radiation dose- usually 8 mSv- the
same amount as 2.7 years of exposure to
Dr. Emily D. Billingsley, Radiologist
naturally occurring radiation in the United
States. Most importantly, this added
amount of radiation exposure from medical
tests is negligible to a person’s lifetime
risk of developing cancer. No studies
of radiation exposure in humans have
demonstrated an increase in the incidence
of cancer at the doses used in diagnostic
radiology.
As a radiologist, I am extensively trained
to perform and read imaging studies- x-
rays, CT, MRI and ultrasound, to name a
few. Just as importantly though, radiologists
like me are also trained in physics in
order to understand how radiation is used
to create medical images and how to use
radiation safely. In both hospital and outpatient
settings, radiologists design protocols
for imaging tests in order to provide
the best information about the part of the
body being studied while also keeping the
radiation exposure to a minimum.
I’ve added some links to our website,
www.bayradiology.net, to provide more
information for patients and their families
about radiation exposure in medicine.
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Emily D. Billingsley, M.D.
is a diagnostic radiologist with Bay Radiology
Associates, PL and a diplomat of the
American Board of Radiology. She completed
her fellowship training in Musculoskeletal
Radiology in the Department of
Radiology at the University of Florida, and
did her residency in Diagnostic Radiology
at the Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center in New Orleans. She received
her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana
State University School of Medicine.
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HEALTH UPDATE
Drop the Baggage!
Health and Wellness starts with dropping
any unnecessary baggage in your life.
Sometimes this is easier said than done. But
who wants to look back on how quickly life
passed them by and think that they should
have made a change to improve their quality
of life, but they just never did? Baggage
drags you down day after day, and keeps
you from accomplishing things in life that
you believe are goals you have.
If you are in a bad fitness routine, mix it
up! If you have been doing the same three
group fitness classes every week for the
past few years, try joining a group personal
training class or hiring a personal trainer
for a little while. If your comfort zone has
been a cardio machine but you have grown
bored with that, try a group fitness class or
recruit a friend to start a weight training
program with you.
If you have a training partner that is dragging
you down, do not continue to waste
By Kristy McKinney
that precious gym time with them—find a
new partner! Or better yet, find a personal
trainer that you can work with for a week
or so. That will be a good excuse to the old
partner as to why you are ditching them.
You will probably want to maintain that
friendship. Just tell them you are wanting
a little change and you are going to try the
personal trainer route for a bit.
At the beginning of the day we decide
whether it’s going to be a good day or a bad
day. We are in control of our own life, and
our own health and wellness. Choose to be
positive. Choose to eat foods that make us
feel well. Choose to drink plenty of water.
Choose to exercise daily. And choose
to drop any unnecessary baggage that will
bring us down. There are plenty of things
that come up in life that are out of our control.
Let’s make sure to be healthy and ready
each day for the best day we can have.
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Out & About
Stem to Stern Boat
Service
Honesty, Reliability,
Meticulous Workmanship
Captain Dale Arnold has sailed
for over 30 years on both mono
and multihull vessels. He is a
USCG Captain with a Masters
100 ton license, served in the
United States Navy as a Boat
Coxswain, and is a ship’s Diver,
Support Team & Rescue Operator.
A favorite accomplishment
was restoring his own luxurious
42’ Trimaran. Captain Laurie
Lascu I also possesses a USCG
Masters 100 ton license, is a
PADI certified diver, sailor and
owner of a 30’ Catalina sailboat,
Lali. She sailed the waters of
Panama City for years as her
father’s First Mate before deciding
to raise the bar and become a
Charter Boat Captain.
Stem to Stern Boat Service offers
the following services: Bottom
& Hull Cleaning, Topside
Cleaning & Brite Work, Zinc
Replacement, General Maintenance
& Repairs, Prop Removal
& Replacement, Canvas &
Upholstery Cleaning, Rigging,
Floor & Deck Coverings, Hull &
Bottom Painting, Dive Inspections,
Recovery of Lost Items,
Yacht Delivery, Mobile Service
at any Location, and Charters.
Stem to Stern Boat Service operates
sailing charters for Captain
Mike Plitman, owner/operator
of Fair Trades, a luxurious 50’
Beneteau sailboat berthed at St.
Andrews Marina. Visit stemtostern.vpweb.com
and Like us
on Facebook. Mahalo.
One Hot Summer!
June and July were record breaking
months for sports, especially
when it involved girls fastpitch,
boys baseball or UCA cheerleading
camps. The number of
participants in each continues to
show that Panama City Beach
is the destination of choice for
travel ball teams and cheer
groups. Over the two months
USFA produced 545 teams,
Grand Slam 425, and there were
seven cheer/dance camps. The
USSSA boys baseball and USS-
SA adult softball programs produced
an additional 90 teams.
During the month of August,
the USSSA Military World
Tournament returned to Frank
Brown Park; last year 84 teams
representing most of the major
bases from throughout the U.S.
participated. Also returning to
FBP was the Wounded Warrior
Amputee Softball Team, representing
numerous military affiliates
including American Legion,
Soldiers’ Angels, Bereaved Military
Families of America, Navy
FCU, DRASH, USAA, and Air
Force Reserve Command.
Additionally, the Emerald Coast
Golf Tour’s PCB Classic took
place on the Nicklaus course; the
Panama City Swim Team hosted
the PCST August Developmental
Meet at FBP’s Aquatic Center;
the PCB Hurricanes Rugby Football
Club hosted the Hurricane
7’s rugby tournament at FBP;
and NSA presented the Southeast
World Series for adult men’s and
women’s softball at FBP.
For information on upcoming
events, visit PlayPanamaCityBeach.com.
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Out & About
Biggest Loser RunWalk
Event Hosted in PCB
Tweet it! – Start 2013 off on the right foot in @
PCBeach with the Biggest Loser RunWalk; visitpanamanacitybeach.com.
On December 30, visitors and locals can hit
the ground running at the inaugural The Biggest
Loser Half Marathon and 5K Run-
Walk. Panama City Beach has partnered
with Dan and Jackie Evans, season five
contestants on NBC’s hit show “The Biggest
Loser,” to offer the RunWalk as a non-intimidating
environment for all participants, with
longer course time limits to allow walkers to
complete the race at their own pace.
“We are very excited to welcome Dan and
Jackie Evans and The Biggest Loser Run-
Walk event,” said Dan Rowe, President and
CEO of the Panama City Beach Convention
& Visitors Bureau. “Our community wholeheartedly
supports healthy living, and we
hope this event will inspire visitors to remain
active during their travels and throughout the
year ahead.”
Participants can celebrate the completion of
this fun and challenging RunWalk at Panama
City Beach’s Fifth Annual Beach Ball Drop
on New Year’s Eve at Pier Park, during
which an 800-pound glowing beach ball descends
to signify the New Year. Earlier in the
evening a family ball drop is held, consisting
of 10,000 inflatable beach balls dropped from
the sky, as well as a fireworks display.
For more information on The Biggest Loser
RunWalk visit visitpanamacitybeach.com.
Chef Paul from Firefly Feeds
Team USA at Olympics
Preparing a luncheon for 200 or a dinner for
800 takes a seasoned chef. When it’s done
for the closing ceremony dinner of the 2012
Summer Olympic Games, this year held in
London, England, it takes culinary brilliance.
Chef Paul Stellato, Executive Chef at Firefly
restaurant in Panama City Beach, was chosen
among thousands of regional chefs to
participate in this special affair.
Originally from New Haven, Connecticut,
Chef Paul moved to South Florida at 13 where
he started his restaurant career as a dishwasher.
He later moved to Northwest Florida and
worked his way up, eventually becoming Executive
Chef at Canopies in Panama City. In
2007, he opened Firefly, infusing his unique
French Floridian style of cuisine.
Two groups of chefs, four in each group, prepared
dinner for the athletes and crew of Team
USA on August 12. Paul’s group included chefs
from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and
Florida. Each chef was responsible for a different
category; Chef Paul’s was “Fin Fish.” For
that he chose a signature Firefly dish: Sautéed
Gulf Grouper with shallots, fresh corn, grape tomatoes,
sherry cream and lump crab sauce.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Paul for being
a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,”
said Firefly owner Dave Trepanier.
“We’ve always known Chef Paul is a oneof-a-kind
chef, and are thrilled he can use his
talents for the nation’s best athletes.”
Photo courtesy of Linda Lucas Photography
Paradise Bar & Grill Opens
Panama City Beach’s newest restaurant, the
Paradise Bar & Grille, is located directly opposite
the Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
on Front Beach Road. This great location,
just steps away from the famous sugar white
sand of Panama City Beach, makes it extremely
convenient for all guests of the hotel
plus anyone with an appetite who isn’t currently
staying at the Sandpiper.
Daryl Miller, owner of the Paradise Bar &
Grille, moved to Panama City Beach from
Colquitt, Georgia, a small town that is big
in the arts. There he owned and operated
Daryl’s Place, an eatery famous for its pizza,
subs and appetizers. His business partner
knew the Hundley family in Panama City
Beach, and knew they were looking for the
right person to reopen the restaurant on their
property. In the early fall of 2011, Daryl
came down and met with the family; they
mutually decided it was the right fit.
“Everyone told me this was a great opportunity
in a great location,” says Daryl. Within
weeks Daryl began assembling his top-notch
team. His kitchen manager, Joey Martinez,
studied at the American Culinary Federation
Continued on Page 82
Dan and Jackie Evans are best known as the
popular mother-son team featured on season five
of NBC’s hit reality show, where they lost a combined
225 pounds. Since then, Dan and Jackie
have honored their commitment to keep the weight
off by living a healthy lifestyle, and together completed
over 20 half marathons in 2011 alone. For
more info visit BiggestLoser.com/RunWalk.
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Around Town Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government
Community Update
Mayor Gayle Oberst
City of Panama City Beach
The spring was a
busy time with City
elections and daily
operations of Panama
City Beach.
Both Rick Russell
and I returned to our
seats on the council
with Keith Curry
being elected Ward
4 council member.
The summer is proving to be as busy.
There seems to be a good bit of interest
in commercial developments here on the
island. The Harley Davidson project is expected
to break ground soon. Whataburger
and Hardee’s have had their grand openings
and the new super Wal-Mart is going
up quickly. Powell Adams Street’s facelift
that includes streetscape, landscape, sidewalks,
underground utilities etc. is moving
forward. The shopping center (Pier Park
North) scheduled for north of the Parkway
and across from Pier Park is moving forward.
The Planning and Building Department
reports more activity each day.
The City, County and TDC reached an
agreement for improvements at Aaron
Bessant Park and 2.6 million dollar renovations
are underway. The stage, restroom
area housing 56 new stalls, and the parking/
soccer field will be completed by the end of
the year. The parking area will support 800-
1000 additional parking and three regulation
soccer fields. Some additional fencing
and other work will be done at the veteran’s
memorial site.
As Mayor, I along with Bay County Commissioner
Mike Thomas asked the Tourist
Development Council (TDC) to bring residents
and business owners together to talk
about “those things that can make it better for
both those who live and visit here.” Based on
the discussions that took place, the County
and the City are working to implement suggestions.
This will include coordinating ordinances,
activities, and communication.
Long time City Manager Richard Jackson
retires on September 30. He is the only City
Manager that has ever served the City. After
an extensive search conducted by an outside
firm, the City Council selected Mario Gisbert
as City Manager.
On the Job Training
Program
Kim Bodine, Executive Director
Gulf Coast Workforce Board
The Gulf Coast
Workforce Board
is slated to place
160 individuals into
new jobs as the result
of an On the
Job Training Program.
Funded by
a federal grant, the
program is designed
to help unemployed
jobseekers gain skills in a new field while
working and offset the costs of training new
employees for local businesses.
“With this grant, we’re able to retrain people
for jobs that are available in today’s job
market while they earn a livable wage,” said
Kim Bodine, Executive Director of the Gulf
Coast Workforce Board. “On the Job Training
is a fast and efficient way to provide assistance
to those that are unemployed while
helping our local employers find and train
good workers.”
The program is open to individuals in Bay,
Gulf or Franklin counties that are unemployed
and receiving benefits or have exhausted
benefits. Local employers with
eligible job openings may also participate in
the program.
Through the program, the Gulf Coast Workforce
Board will recruit and prescreen eligible
applicants based on the specific needs
of the employer and then refer those qualified.
Once an eligible participant is hired,
the Gulf Coast Workforce Board will reimburse
the employer for 50% to 90% of the
trainees’ wages during the on the job training
period which averages 12 weeks. The program
is set up to be simple, with most of the
paperwork handled by the Workforce Center.
Furthermore, the program is designed to
be hassle free, provide prompt payments to
employers and to provide personalized assistance
throughout the entire process.
The Workforce Center’s OJT program is a
limited time offer and certain restrictions do
apply. For more information, please contact
the Workforce Center at (850) 873-4340
ext. 108.
Bay District School Update
Bill Husfelt, Superintendent
Bay District Schools
“All we have to decide is what to do
with the time that is given us.”
~Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring
Watching the
Olympics reminded
me that the Greeks
believed that education
included the
development of the
mind, body, and
spirit. I enjoyed
learning about
where the athletes
attended college
and was surprised that so many attended
American universities. I was awestruck to
see athletes achieve their personal best or
break a record. I was especially impressed
by the stories emphasizing character, highlighting
triumph over tragedy or devotion
to service. Mostly, though, I realized that
we have stayed true to the classical view of
education in our public schools.
Mind
It’s a given that Bay District Schools addresses
the development of the mind. From
kindergarteners reading their first books to
eighth graders programming robots to seniors
creating a multimedia presentation,
our students are working hard to be full participants
in the Information Age. This year
we celebrate our thirtieth year as participants
in the College Board’s Advanced Placement
program. Our most ambitious high school
students—our academic Olympians—can
choose from the most prestigious collegiate
level coursework through Collegiate Studies,
TRACCS, MAPPS, AP, IB and AICE.
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Not as well known, perhaps, is the fact that
our struggling students receive the most
intense and focused interventions that we
can devise to get them on grade level. Our
teachers and staff work very hard to be sure
that all students have a chance to achieve
their full potential.
Body
In Bay District Schools, we care about the
health and wellness of all students. From
offering healthier foods in the cafeterias to
ensuring that our elementary school kids
participate in physical education, the principle
of a sound mind in a sound body still
informs our work. As well, our schools
offer athletic opportunities that would astound
the ancient Greeks. While Socrates
would feel at home at a wrestling match
or track meet, trying to imagine what he
would make of a basketball game or a high
school dance line brings a smile to my
face. Gee, what would he say when he
discovered that we even let women play in
modern times?
Spirit
If you have ever seen a line of students
waiting to give blood or a group of kids
working at Special Olympics, you know
that spiritual education is alive and well in
our schools. The values that we all share—
generosity, honesty, kindness, etc.—are affirmed
daily in formal and informal ways.
Positive behaviors are encouraged and
rewarded. You can see these behaviors at
work as students make posters to eliminate
bullying or raise funds for the American
Heart Society or tutor their classmates.
Each month I get to honor some of our
most outstanding students by recognizing
the Superintendent’s Student of the Month.
Without fail, these students exemplify values
that we would all do well to emulate.
This column leads with a quote from one
of my favorite characters, Gandalf, in
The Fellowship of the Ring. In a summer
filled with both tragedy and triumph,
I learned, once again, that our time here
is limited. All of us who educate young
people share their gold medal moments
every day. What a wonderful way to use
our time!
Our Skyline is Changing.
Our Commitment Isn’t.
Dr. Jim Kerley, President
Gulf Coast State College
For 55 years, Gulf
Coast State College
has been committed
to the highest
quality training and
education that turns
students into employed
graduates.
The result is an unmistakable
and unwavering
impact on
the economic climate of our region and the
lives of those we touch.
Our faculty and programs of study have always
been challenging and rigorous, whether a student
was transferring to a four-year university
or directly entering the workforce. Growing
workforce demands in Florida require that
we have the ability, flexibility and willingness
to respond quickly to business, industry and
community needs. Striking evidence of this
part of our mission is our Advanced Technology
Center (ATC) that will open next June.
The three stories you see under construction
are integral to the transformative work that
will take place within, where innovative partnerships
across business, industry, government
and education will provide clear pathways to
high-paying jobs.
We’re also very excited to announce that
on September 11 we will hold our toppingout
ceremony as the construction reaches a
significant milestone. This LEED-certified,
80,000 square foot facility is the embodiment
of the American entrepreneurial spirit,
dedicated to meeting regional employment
needs in alternative energy, green building,
information technology, digital media,
civil engineering, emerging technologies and
more. Our focus is on educating and training
students to leave Gulf Coast with the skills
necessary to succeed.
The state of Florida will need to fill more
than 33,000 Science, Math, Engineering and
Technology (STEM) jobs by 2018, and employers
continue to struggle to find qualified
workers because of a “skills gap.” The need
is there, so that’s where we come in. Career
pathways in STEM and Career and Technical
Education (CTE) serve to meet those
employers’ needs, and these pathways begin
with our industry-recognized certificates and
programs that close that skills gap with focused,
applicable, productive training.
Our ATC will also offer a brighter future for
the students in our community not typically
expected to attend college at all, and it will
only help us add the kinds of programs that
tomorrow’s workforce needs. As the ATC
nears completion, we’re already planning for
a new STEM Education Center with a focus
on science and math. It only makes sense
in today’s environment. Growth of jobs demanding
one to two-year technical degrees
and industry-recognized certificates are outpacing
the growth of those requiring traditional
bachelor’s degrees and higher.
We’re also honored that Gov. Rick Scott
recognizes Gulf Coast’s continuing commitment
to our region as we embrace our place
on its economic and educational horizon.
We’re building a tech-savvy future, one student
at a time.
Record Breaking Summer
Susan Estler, Vice President Marketing
Panama City Beach CVB
With another recordbreaking
summer
season coming to
an end, the Panama
City Beach CVB
is looking forward
to welcoming Fall
and Winter visitors
to our community.
In order to continue
the vibrant buzz
that can be felt in the destination all summer
long, our team has been working to offer
events that will keep visitors active in our
parks, beaches and other outdoor spaces in
the months to come.
One highlight of our efforts will be the inaugural
The Biggest Loser Half Marathon and
5K Runwalk on December 30. The CVB
has partnered with Dan and Jackie Evans,
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season five contestants on NBC’s hit show
“The Biggest Loser,” to offer the RunWalk
as a non-intimidating environment for everyone,
with longer course time limits to allow
walkers to complete the race at their own
pace.
piring views of the emerald-green Gulf and
the cooler temperatures in late December will
be an ideal setting for this event. We hope it
will inspire visitors to remain active during
their travels and throughout the year ahead.
If you have any questions about this or any
other program, please feel free to call Richard
Sanders or send an email. (850) 233-5070 or
rsanders@visitpanamacitybeach.com.
A Monumental Change
for FSU Panama City
Dr. Ken Shaw, Dean
FSU Panama City
A monumental and
historic change in
the life of FSU Panama
City was approved
by the FSU
Board of Trustees
on June 8, 2012.
Through approval
of a new academic
plan for FSU Panama
City, we will
admit freshman students for the first time
in the history of our campus beginning fall
2013. With more than 9,000 students being
denied admission to FSU Tallahassee each
year, we are excited that this new initiative
will provide more students an opportunity to
start and complete their Florida State University
degrees at FSU Panama City.
This change will have significant benefits to
our local community and all of Northwest
Florida. As students come from around the
state and from out of state to spend four years
in Panama City working on one of our 14 high
demand, career track, undergraduate degree
programs, they will have multiple opportunities
to intern in our local businesses and industries,
with the hope that they will decided
to live and work in Northwest Florida. Our
campus has a 30-year record of supporting
our region with qualified individuals.
Sixty percent of our alumni live and work
in Bay County and three-quarters of all of
our alumni make their home in Northwest
Florida. Seventy-five percent of our electrical
engineering graduates work in Bay
County and 94% of our civil engineering
graduates work in Northwest Florida. FSU
Panama City is dedicated to helping all of
our businesses and industries to be successful
by having the best qualified individuals
from which to choose.
Florida State University has been ranked
again in the top 50 public universities in the
country by US News and World Report. We
have also been ranked #14 by Forbes as the
Top 100 Best Buy Colleges for 2012. Both
of these rankings take into consideration the
quality degree programs as well as the cost
to obtain that education. FSU Panama City
offers these same high quality programs at a
great tuition value. Every student who graduates
from FSU Panama City will know that
their degree is recognized nationally.
Adding freshman over the next four years
will increase our student population from
around 1300 students to over 2000 students
by 2016. With this student body, our campus
will continue to be a viable and valuable
economic driver for this region. As
the campus grows, we are committed to
continuing to work closely with Gulf Coast
State College and our neighboring state colleges
to provide opportunities for their AA
graduates who choose to transfer to FSU
Panama City to complete their undergraduate
degrees. The caliber of the transfer students
we have received from these colleges
have always been strong.
As FSU Panama City makes the transition
to a four-year campus, we look forward to
working closely with our community and
regional stakeholders. We will continue
to provide the best quality educational opportunities
for our students to ensure they
are well prepared to move into the workforce
and make an important contribution
in helping businesses and industries grow in
Northwest Florida.
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in Philadelphia and worked as a chef at the
Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. His restaurant
manager, Shelle Larson, chef trained at
Johnson & Wales University in Charleston,
SC and worked at the Four Seasons in Seattle,
WA. Behind the oyster bar is Mike
Martin, winner of the U.S. National Oyster
Shucking Contest for two years in a row
(2010/2011) and currently the world record
holder for oyster shucking.
Daryl’s Dream Team has been successful.
“I get good feedback from our customers,”
he says. “I talk to 70% of the people who
eat here every day.” Paradise Bar & Grille’s
top-sellers include their raw oysters, seafood
platters, grouper, mahi and shrimp baskets,
and the burgers. The Paradise Bar & Grille
is located at 17458 Front Beach Rd. west of
Highway 79; call (850) 234-2154 for more
information.
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Don’t Let Those Mosquitoes Become
Your Unwanted Physical Fitness
Trainer...or Compromise Your Health.
Do not let the mosquito become a
negative component of your enjoyment
or yet another excuse why you
cannot begin your personal outdoor
physical fitness exercise program
today. Now is the
time to react and not compromise
your health,
and to fight back.
Always remember to
protect yourself, family
and pet(s) against the
bite of the mosquito and to
prevent the possible spread of
their unhealthy diseases (Eastern Equine Encephalitis,
St. Louis Encephalitis and West
Nile Virus).
Mosquitoes begin their life as aquatic insects.
Water is vital for mosquitoes to thrive and
survive. So what should you do? Weekly,
eliminate their artificial habitats around your
home environment. Locate potential objects
that contain or can hold standing water. It
is easy as can be by following the five
D’s. Just drain or remove the item,
store upside down, or flush out
the possible source(s) with
clean water weekly.
If you can, try to stay indoors
during dawn and dusk,
for these are peak mosquito
hours. However, have no fear...
you still can enjoy the great outdoors
anytime with proper protective gear.
Wear repellents that contain the product
DEET. Remember, always read the label
and then follow the instructions of the product
you choose to use. The lower number of
concentration of DEET in a product means
frequent reapplication for the best personal
safety and protection. To minimize skin
exposure to mosquito bites, wear long pants
and sleeves. Do not forget to protect your
pets and livestock too. Veterinarian routine
visits are necessary to receiving proper
protective instruction and care.
Are you located in the Panama
City Beach community? Are
mosquitos bothering or biting? You
are then encouraged to utilize the
ad valorum tax service available
that funds the areas free mosquito
control service. Contact the experts
at Beach Mosquito Control
District to place your service request:
(850) 233-5030 or visit the website at pcbeachmosquito.org.
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Membership Update
Cyndi Ainsworth
Membership Services
The more complex our lives become
with family, home and work, the less
time we have to spend on our health
and well-being. But the commitment of
a healthy lifestyle will benefit all areas
of our lives.
Have you shown the same level of
commitment to your Beach Chamber
membership? Has your membership
remained active or have you let your
membership just lie there, with the hope that business will automatically
find its way to your door? Getting involved with
the many networking opportunities that are available to you is
the key to building lasting business and personal relationships.
People want to do business with people they know and trust.
What is the best way to get new customers into your
business? Host a special event and invite them! Grand
Openings, Groundbreakings and Anniversary Celebrations are
considered to be the most exciting events for a new or existing
business. They increase awareness about your company,
product or services and are a significant part of your marketing
and advertising plan.
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Allow yourself plenty of time to organize the details of your
event. Planning should begin three or four weeks ahead of the
actual event date. The best days of the week for the most Ambassador
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Consider potential and current customers, suppliers, employees,
Chamber members and Chamber staff, government officials,
friends, family, business associates, and the media. For additional
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Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are typically served, but it is your
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You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you would like.
We want to ensure that your event is a complete success, so
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New Members
BTS Signs, Inc.
Flooring Concepts
Friends of St. Andrews
State Park
G. Foleys
Gulfview United Methodist
Church
Inter-State Commercial
Services
Paradise Bar & Grille
Pinnacle Hammock Square
Shores of Panama Club &
Resort Residences
Stem to Stern Boat Service
Sun Fun Photo & Gifts
WMBB TV Channel 13
Renewing
Members
Renewals - 1 Year
A Superior Air Conditioning
Adam Brack, Experience
Better Golf
Bay United Soccer Club
Beach Bux
Carillon Beach Inn
ClicksCrazy.com
Dead Eye Dick’s Steakhouse
Emerald Coast Behavioral
Griffin Design Firm
Tacky Jack’s Panama City
Renewals - 2 Years
Arinc
Boon Docks Restaurant
Early Learning Coalition of
Northwest Florida, Inc.
Flip Flop Shops
Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill
Miracle Strip Junior
Woman’s Club
Panama City Beach Library
Foundation, Inc.
Panama City Health Club
& Spa
Servpro of Bay County, Inc.
Smok “N” Butts BBQ
State Representative Jimmy
Patronis
Watercrest Owners
Association Inc.
WonderWorks
Renewals - 3 Years
A & K Floors and More
Emerald Coast Business
Women
Healthy Start of Bay,
Franklin & Gulf Counties
Laketown Wharf
Sunsations
Renewals - 4 Years
Counts Oakes Resort
Properties
Exotic Exposure Tanning
HSG Accounting, Inc.
Ocean Reef Resort Properties
Press Print Graphics
Rowe Realty Group
Shimmering Seas Jewelry
& Gifts
Student Breaks
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Vascular Associates
Washington County Tourist
Development Council
Yellowbook
Renewals - 5 Years
Another Broken Egg
Buddy Gandy Seafood
The Celebration Place
Firefly
Jim Free Realty
Kaleidoscope Theatre
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Sunjammer’s Watersports
System Laundry Management
and Linen Rentals
Company
Renewals - 6 Years
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
NW Florida
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
FSU Panama City
Guadalajara Mexican Grill
Gulf Coast Dermatology
Holiday Terrace Motel
Renewals - 7 Years
Cosmetic Vein & Laser
Center
Grand Cayman Motel
Gulf Crest Condominiums
GulfView Properties
Laguna Beach Christian
Retreat
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Museum
Shores Townhouse #115/
Rent From Owner
Renewals - 8 Years
Emerald Coast Dental Spa
Provision Living at Panama
City Beach
Sunset Inn
Renewals - 9 Years
Joni’s Beach Rentals, Inc.
Paul Brent Designer, Inc.
Renewals - 10 Years
Carpet One Floor & Home
Coastal Property Services
Condom Knowledge
Edward Jones Investments
Nature Walk Golf Club
Renewals - 11 Years
Charles Haines, Jr.
Corporate Accommodations
of N.W. Florida, Inc.
The Wisteria Inn
Renewals - 12 Years
Bay Arts Alliance
BB&T Bank
Beach Scene
Burg Management
Company, Inc.
CYber SYtes, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
J. R. Arnold High School
Papa John’s Pizza /R & L
Enterprises
Renewals - 13 Years
Marriott Legends Edge at
Bay Point
Pinnacle Port Vacation
Rentals
Renewals - 15 Years
Florida Linen
Girl Scout Council of the
Florida Panhandle
Healthsouth Emerald Coast
Rehabilitation Hospital
LocalEdge - A Division of
Hearst Media
Musgrove Florist
Nations Real Estate
The News Herald
Panama City Mall
Sussex-Bay Foundation
Renewals - 16 Years
Source One Flooring
Renewals - 17 Years
Bay Medical Center
Copy Products
Magic Broadcasting II
Princess Condo Rental
Pro Sound Entertainment
Renewals - 18 Years
Cher’s Hallmark Shop
Renewals - 19 Years
Breaker’s Restaurant
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Panama City Division
Sandpiper Beacon Beach
Resort
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Panama City, FL, 32405
Renewals - 20 Years
Century 21 Ryan Realty
Goldring Gulf Distributing
Gulf Glo Banners & Signs
The Shores Homeowners
Association
Renewals - 21 Years
Treasure Island Marina
Renewals - 22 Years
Ebro Greyhound Park and
Poker Room
Stephen Myers, D.M.D., PA
Pirate’s Island Adventure
Golf
Renewals - 23 Years
Sugar Sands Inn & Suites
Renewals - 25 Years
Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant
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Hancock Bank
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