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If<br />
I<br />
your summer was like mine, you are likely just<br />
starting to slow down from a very busy season on<br />
the beach. As school starts back<br />
Iand Labor Day approaches, it’s the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> year we all start planning for football<br />
season, cooler temperatures, and<br />
hopefully a break from all this rain.<br />
Additionally for many, it’s the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> year we start looking ahead to<br />
2013. Budgeting, planning, and<br />
staffing all take center stage in our<br />
working world. In our personal lives,<br />
many look to a new year to commit<br />
to changing our lifestyles with<br />
a newfound focus on diet and<br />
exercise.<br />
<strong>This</strong> issue <strong>of</strong><br />
The Circuit is centered on Health &<br />
Wellness<br />
ness. Those <strong>of</strong> you who know me well understand<br />
that running is a daily routine for me, and exercise and<br />
sports s are deeply rooted in my family life. There is<br />
President’s Message<br />
Business is good on the beach! I can’t remember<br />
the last time <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> had a more<br />
prosperous summer than we Bdid in 2012, and our accommodations,<br />
attractions and restaurants can vouch<br />
for that. Visitors and residents alike<br />
enjoyed all our great community has<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer at its highest potential. As<br />
summer is quickly coming to an end<br />
and everyone is heading back to work<br />
and school, we are preparing for a<br />
very EVENTful fall.<br />
The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong> and Florida Restaurant<br />
and Lodging Association have<br />
partnered together to bring to you<br />
the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Seafood & Music Festival:<br />
UNwineD 2012. <strong>This</strong> festival will take place the<br />
last weekend in October at Capt. Anderson’s Marina.<br />
We are working diligently to make sure we give our<br />
community a high quality, memorable event. The<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s 3rd Annual Golf Classic is also the<br />
last weekend <strong>of</strong> October at Hombre Golf Club. <strong>This</strong><br />
event was a favorite <strong>of</strong> our members last year and is<br />
sure to be again this fall. Coming soon in December<br />
2012 is a half-marathon race, Run for the Redfish, that<br />
the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> has also decided to host. We look<br />
forward to seeing everyone come out to Pier Park this<br />
winter for a truly inspiring event.<br />
nothing more enjoyable to me that watching my kids<br />
play travel or school sports.<br />
As the summer winds down, I<br />
encourage each <strong>of</strong> you not to wait until<br />
the New Year to “get out and about”<br />
and focus yourselves on health and<br />
fitness. As you flip through the pages<br />
<strong>of</strong> this issue, see where you can find<br />
opportunities to incorporate healthier<br />
choices into your day to day activities.<br />
You’ll notice the <strong>Chamber</strong> is presenting<br />
the<br />
Run for the Redfish on December<br />
1, so please sign up; you have plenty <strong>of</strong><br />
time to start training now.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> calendar is full <strong>of</strong> events<br />
and opportunities to be engaged in our community. As<br />
always, the <strong>Chamber</strong> staff is here to assist you in any<br />
way possible.<br />
Best regards,<br />
In early August, two <strong>of</strong> my staff and myself attended the<br />
ACCE Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. <strong>This</strong> great<br />
experience led us to a better knowledge<br />
in the art <strong>of</strong> negotiation, marketing for<br />
our members and beneficial chamber<br />
information. At this conference I realized<br />
how incredibly proud I am <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
and our accomplishments and growth<br />
through the years. Our members have<br />
truly given us the potential to be able to<br />
positively contribute to our community.<br />
We look forward to another great season<br />
with endless possibilities for the <strong>Beach</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />
Happy fall!<br />
Paul Wohlford<br />
Beth Oltman, IOM<br />
Lauren Williams, Beth Oltman and Catherine Collins.<br />
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<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
309 Richard Jackson Blvd., <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 32407<br />
Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301<br />
PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org<br />
2012 Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board Paul Wohlford, Resort Collection <strong>of</strong> PCB<br />
Past Chairman Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll Engineering<br />
Incoming Chairman Karen Blackerby, KAFA Construction<br />
Treasurer Derrick Bennett, Law Offices <strong>of</strong> Derrick Bennett, P.A.<br />
Secretary Darren Haiman, Nations Real Estate<br />
CPA John Johnson, Segers, Sowell, Stewart, Johnson & Brill, P.A.<br />
Legal Counsel Steven L. Applebaum<br />
The Board<br />
Lisa Adams, Thrive Partnership<br />
Jack Bishop, Breakers<br />
Mike Burke, Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A.<br />
Felicia Cook, Pier Park<br />
Ryan C. Davis, Regions Bank<br />
Nancy Dodson, Gulf Coast Medical Center<br />
Ramon Duvall, <strong>Beach</strong>side Fellowship<br />
Pam George, Gulf World Marine Park<br />
Jorge Gonzalez, The St. Joe Company<br />
Paul Gryniewski, Oaseas Resorts<br />
Michael Greer, Royal American Hospitality<br />
Mark Hess, Ebro Greyhound Park<br />
Annie Holcombe, Expedia<br />
Kenny Jett, Bonefish Grill<br />
James Johnson, Gulf Coast Chiropractic & Rehab<br />
Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts<br />
Procter McInnis, McInnis Builders<br />
David Powell, Brown & Brown Insurance<br />
Cil Schnitker, Knology<br />
Claire Sherman, Lamar Advertising<br />
Rebecca Spann, Bay Medical Foundation<br />
Honorary Board Members<br />
Mayor Gayle Oberst, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Dan Rowe, Tourist Development Council<br />
Neal Wade, Economic Development Alliance<br />
Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC<br />
Dr. Jim Kerley, GCSC<br />
John Skaggs, Naval Support Activity PC<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Staff<br />
Beth Oltman, IOM President & CEO<br />
Jena Liles Finance & Operations Director<br />
Skip Alford Director <strong>of</strong> Membership Development<br />
Marta Rose Creative Director<br />
Cyndi Ainsworth Member Services<br />
Catherine Collins Events & Programs Coordinator<br />
Kristopher McLane Systems Coordinator<br />
Lauren Williams Public Relations Coordinator &<br />
Assistant to the President<br />
Bertie Reynolds <strong>Chamber</strong> Lifelong Achievement Recipient<br />
Lacee Rudd Intern<br />
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your connection to the beach & business<br />
september • october 2012<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Front Cover:<br />
Samantha Tuno takes<br />
a leap on the beach at<br />
sunset, Rick Seltzer Park, fall<br />
2011. Left: Jason Tuno skim<br />
boards at Rick Seltzer Park,<br />
summer 2011. Images<br />
By Teresa Tuno.<br />
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54<br />
AIR & SEA<br />
10 Air & Sea<br />
FEATURES<br />
28 A Few Minutes with Carlton Ulmer<br />
36 A Few Minutes with Kim Bodine<br />
48 A Few Minutes with Mario Gisbert<br />
50 <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Fire Rescue Department<br />
54 “Some Like It Hot” Chef Review<br />
62 A Few Minutes with Manu Samtani<br />
64 The Art <strong>of</strong> the Deal<br />
68 UNwineD 2012<br />
74 Ask The Doctor<br />
75 Health Update<br />
OUT & ABOUT<br />
76 Stem to Stern / One Hot Summer!<br />
77 Biggest Loser Comes to PCB / Chef Paul<br />
Feeds Team USA / Paradise Bar & Grill<br />
COMMITTEES<br />
72 Navigator / HYPE / Education Partnership<br />
HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
17 Why Won’t My “Sun Spots” Go Away?<br />
18 Run for the Redfish<br />
20 Health Benefits <strong>of</strong> Sushi<br />
22 Ten Super-Foods...Right Now!<br />
24 25 Ways to Get and Stay Healthy <strong>This</strong> Fall<br />
25 Not Tonight Honey, I Have a Headache<br />
26 Don’t Sweat It!<br />
28 Dance Me to the Moon / Protect Your Eyes<br />
34 Sleep Apnea<br />
43 Health & Wellness Directory<br />
SEE & BE SEEN<br />
57 Gulf Coast Luncheon with Gov. Rick Scott<br />
58 First Friday with the <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Business After Hours at Fishale<br />
60 3rd Annual Poker Tournament at Ebro<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
85 Membership Update<br />
86 New & Renewing Members<br />
87 Ribbon Cuttings<br />
AROUND TOWN<br />
78 Community Update, Mayor Oberst<br />
78 Gulf Coast Workforce Board, Kim Bodine<br />
78 Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt<br />
80 Gulf Coast State College, Dr. Jim Kerley<br />
80 TDC/CVB Update, Susan Estler<br />
82 FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, Dr. Ken Shaw<br />
E D I T O R I A L S T A F F<br />
Publisher:<br />
Beth Oltman<br />
Editorial/Creative: Marta Rose<br />
Online Content: Kristopher McLane<br />
Contributing Writer: Lauren Williams<br />
Photography: Skip Alford, Teresa Tuno<br />
Cover Photo: Teresa Tuno<br />
Social Media: Catherine Collins<br />
Production: Boyd Brothers Printing<br />
Advertising Sales: Skip Alford, Cyndi Ainsworth<br />
Distribution: Coastal Communications<br />
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Navy Engineers Help Teachers<br />
Make Learning Science Fun<br />
Navy engineers are helping local<br />
teachers pique students’ interests<br />
in science, technology, engineering<br />
and math (STEM) to solve problems. FSU<br />
PC and the Naval Surface Warfare Center<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Division partnered to host the<br />
2012 STEM Summer Institute in June.<br />
STEM Camp Coordinator Ed Linsenmeyer<br />
helped obtain part <strong>of</strong> the funding from the<br />
National Defense Education Program. “Because<br />
<strong>of</strong> NDEP’s support and FSU PC’s ability<br />
to secure grants, this science camp inspires<br />
more students each year,” said Linsenmeyer.<br />
“<strong>This</strong> is critical because these students will<br />
ultimately become part <strong>of</strong> our nation’s future<br />
leadership.”<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> FSU PC STEM Institute Ginger<br />
Littleton said the summer science camp was<br />
structured to interest students and teachers<br />
alike through a variety <strong>of</strong> hands-on projects<br />
assisted by scientists and engineers who<br />
work at NSWC PCD. “Like our new solar<br />
LED project, we’re continuing to incorporate<br />
new content to better prepare students<br />
for competing in today’s global job market,”<br />
she said.<br />
Littleton said she polled various organizations<br />
in Bay County asking which business<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware prospective employers would prefer<br />
job candidates have mastery <strong>of</strong> when<br />
applying for positions. “Without exception,<br />
they all specified Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s Excel spreadsheet<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware. As a result, our students are<br />
required to learn Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s Excel to make<br />
their final presentations at the camp’s conclusion.<br />
So, the program is growing...with<br />
regard to its content, and more teachers and<br />
students are participating.”<br />
Littleton said most <strong>of</strong> the local middle and<br />
high schools that have participated for years<br />
have already instituted STEM-related activities<br />
into their curriculum. The program is<br />
now, however, beginning to involve more<br />
elementary schools, getting students hooked<br />
into math and science at earlier stages in their<br />
education.<br />
Pictured above, left: Parker Elementary School<br />
Science Teacher Brandon Mullens assists science<br />
camp participants look for micro organisms collected<br />
from sea grass in local bay waters by using<br />
microscope stations. Above, center: Electrical<br />
Engineer Bill Porter demonstrates a soldering<br />
technique to assist 2012 STEM Summer Institute<br />
student Dylan Dalton <strong>of</strong> Roulhac Middle School.<br />
Photos by Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD.<br />
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Many Missions, One Goal:<br />
HAWC Staff Devoted to Health<br />
By Staff Sgt. Rachelle Elsea<br />
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, Tyndall AFB<br />
Commonly confused as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
325th Force Support Squadron or<br />
the individuals who run physical<br />
training tests, the Health and Wellness Center<br />
was established in 1995 as part <strong>of</strong> each<br />
base’s medical group. Their mission is to<br />
assess health risks <strong>of</strong> individuals, families<br />
and groups <strong>of</strong> the Tyndall community and to<br />
furnish them with knowledge, resources and<br />
skills that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors<br />
in order to prevent illness and injury.<br />
The HAWC at Tyndall is comprised <strong>of</strong> three<br />
civilian employees: an exercise physiologist,<br />
a dietician and an <strong>of</strong>fice manager. “Our main<br />
focus is to enhance the fitness and readiness<br />
<strong>of</strong> our active duty population,” said Mr. Robert<br />
Pagenkopf, 325th Aerospace Medicine<br />
Squadron exercise physiologist. “We can do<br />
that via exercise knowledge, nutrition, health<br />
promotion or even tobacco cessation classes.”<br />
Mr. Pagenkopf teaches classes such as running<br />
clinics, physical training leader’s course,<br />
and strength core classes. “Our HAWC<br />
fit program is the most popular,” said Mr.<br />
Pagenkopf. “It is our only five-day a week<br />
fitness class.”<br />
The class is designed to strengthen and train<br />
all the body’s core muscles. The dietician,<br />
Ms. Michelle Gautreaux, also teaches an<br />
array <strong>of</strong> classes. “She leads all the disease<br />
management classes that focus on medical<br />
concerns such as diabetes, hypertension and<br />
cholesterol,” said Mr. Pagenkopf. “She also<br />
provides one-on-one nutritional consults,<br />
meal planning, food log reviews, dietary<br />
supplement information, and performance<br />
nutrition and hydration.”<br />
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Another addition is the two-day Newton<br />
National Running Clinic and Symposium<br />
coming up in a few weeks. “It will include<br />
education on running form, along with a<br />
gate form analysis and information on running<br />
shoes,” Mr. Pagenkopf. “The instructors<br />
are coming from Boulder, Colo. It was the<br />
new command chief’s initiative after he attended<br />
the clinic elsewhere. We are probably<br />
the fourth or fifth base to host it.” They will<br />
be accompanied by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a<br />
two-time Air Force Marathon winner, who<br />
is working with the Air Force to standardize<br />
running instruction.<br />
Although, the HAWC has a slew <strong>of</strong> misconceptions,<br />
its main focus is to help. “We don’t<br />
want the stigma that if you fail your pt test<br />
you now have to go to the HAWC,” said Mr.<br />
Pagenkopf. “We not only help people that are<br />
struggling, we are also here for those who<br />
want to enhance their performance.”<br />
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Department <strong>of</strong> the Navy<br />
Awards <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Warfare<br />
Center for Safety<br />
Two teams <strong>of</strong> engineers from the Naval<br />
Surface Warfare Center <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Division were among 19 commands<br />
and installations to receive the 2012 Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Navy Safety Excellence Award on<br />
July 11, at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval<br />
Heritage Center in Washington D.C.<br />
The Naval Surface Warfare Center <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Division, a field activity for the Naval<br />
Sea Systems Command, was recognized for<br />
two distinct award categories: Safety Integration<br />
in Acquisition, and for the Emerging<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence.<br />
NAVSEA program manager for SWCS<br />
Capt. Thomas Gajewski commended the<br />
team for their significant contributions to<br />
the SWCS team, while developing rigorous<br />
systems safety specifications for the new<br />
system that will benefit every Navy SEAL<br />
who will eventually deploy in the next-generation<br />
SDV.<br />
“NSWC PCD has a longstanding history<br />
<strong>of</strong> designing, documenting, manufacturing,<br />
testing, fielding and sustaining the SDV,”<br />
Gajewski said. “Given the SWCS team’s expertise<br />
and their collaborative efforts to date,<br />
their newly-developed safety specifications<br />
will establish a margin <strong>of</strong> safety for the nextgeneration<br />
SDV exceeding its current record<br />
<strong>of</strong> excellence.”<br />
NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt.<br />
Scott Pratt said the SWCS team’s dedication<br />
in developing a safe operating environment<br />
for Navy SEALs is well established.<br />
Turning attention to the second category,<br />
Pratt said the Emerging Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
category was awarded to Dr. Thomas<br />
P. English, theater systems safety manager,<br />
<strong>of</strong> NSWC PCD Test Engineering Branch.<br />
“Dr. English was distinguished for deploying<br />
to HQ United States Forces - Afghanistan<br />
(USFOR-A) working in the Safety Directorate<br />
to define innovative In-Theater systems safety<br />
processes, conduct in-theater accident investigations,<br />
and facilitate risk mitigation efforts<br />
for safely operating mine-resistant ambush<br />
protected-vehicles (MRAPs),” Pratt said.<br />
“Dr. English has an extensive background<br />
in applying a forensic approach to analyzing<br />
systems safety while incorporating traditional<br />
systems engineering principles,” said<br />
Dr. Kerry Commander, NSWC PCD acting<br />
technical director. “His methodology tends<br />
to yield a broad spectrum <strong>of</strong> potential solutions<br />
based on factual findings. By having<br />
combined NSWC PCD’s Systems Safety<br />
engineers in the traditionally structured US-<br />
FOR-A Safety Directorate, this empowered<br />
our forward deployed forces to take safety to<br />
higher levels <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.”<br />
Pictured above: Representatives, center, from<br />
Naval Sea Systems Command Combat Shallow<br />
Water Submersible Team pose with, from left,<br />
Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics<br />
Lt. General Frank Panter, Under Secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Navy Robert Work, Deputy Chief <strong>of</strong> Naval Operations<br />
for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm.<br />
Philip Collum and Deputy Assistant Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Navy for Safety Paul Hanley after being<br />
awarded one <strong>of</strong> 19 SECNAV Safety Excellence<br />
Awards. The ceremony was held July 11, 2012<br />
at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington. U.S.<br />
Navy Photo/Released.<br />
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Business Spotlights<br />
Jorge Gonzalez Announced as<br />
Senior Vice President <strong>of</strong> St. Joe<br />
The St. Joe Company announced<br />
in July that Jorge Gonzalez was<br />
promoted to Senior Vice President,<br />
Development at St. Joe. Mr. Gonzalez<br />
is responsible for entitlements, business<br />
development and public relations/affairs for<br />
the company, with an emphasis on the Port<br />
<strong>of</strong> Port St. Joe.<br />
Prior to joining St. Joe in 2002, Mr. Gonzalez<br />
was a consultant in a private practice. He holds<br />
undergraduate and graduate degrees from<br />
Florida State University. He serves on the<br />
boards <strong>of</strong> numerous charitable and economicdevelopment<br />
organizations including The St.<br />
Joe Community Foundation, the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, and the<br />
FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Campus Development<br />
Board as well as being a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Executive Committee <strong>of</strong> the Bay County<br />
Economic Development Alliance and the<br />
Urban Land Institute.<br />
“During the past decade, Jorge’s experience<br />
and knowledge <strong>of</strong> the entitlement process has<br />
been invaluable to St. Joe,” said Park Brady,<br />
CEO for the Company. “In his new position<br />
and as a member <strong>of</strong> the Executive Team, he<br />
will continue to play a major role in helping<br />
to implement the Company’s strategies and<br />
initiatives.”<br />
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New CFO at Innovations<br />
Innovations FCU is pleased to announce<br />
that Jeremy Hinton has recently joined<br />
their team as Chief Financial Officer.<br />
Prior to joining the Innovations team, Mr.<br />
Hinton was the Controller for CORE Credit<br />
Union in Statesboro, Georgia. He earned his<br />
Master’s Degree in Business Administration<br />
from Georgia Southern University and a<br />
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management<br />
from Kennesaw State University. Mr. Hinton<br />
is a CPA and has been active in the credit<br />
union industry for several years, serving as a<br />
board member for the Coastal Empire Credit<br />
Union Chapter, as a member <strong>of</strong> Georgia<br />
Corporate FCU’s Focus Group, and was a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> Southwest Corporate’s Advisory<br />
Council.<br />
Innovations Federal Credit Union has served<br />
its members since 1952 by helping them to<br />
build a sound financial future. Presently,<br />
Innovations consists <strong>of</strong> 17,351 members and<br />
manages assets in excess <strong>of</strong> $147 million.<br />
Innovations Federal Credit Union serves the<br />
financial needs <strong>of</strong> everyone who lives, works,<br />
worships, attends school or volunteers in Bay<br />
County. For more information, contact (850)<br />
233-4400 or visit innovationsfcu.org.<br />
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That Gleaming, Confident Feeling<br />
Exotic Exposure Tanning understands<br />
all <strong>of</strong> your tanning needs. With the<br />
latest technology in tanning and<br />
spray tanning equipment, we are the premier<br />
tanning salon in the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
area with locations on the beach and in<br />
town. Their luxurious salons are impeccable<br />
and include the newest and best equipment<br />
available in the industry. They are proud <strong>of</strong><br />
their board certified tanning consultants who<br />
have a thorough, up to date knowledge <strong>of</strong> all<br />
indoor tanning products and trends.<br />
At Exotic Exposure Tanning, the customer<br />
comes first. They understand the busy<br />
lifestyles <strong>of</strong> all their clients and are always<br />
willing to accommodate their schedules.<br />
Your time is valuable and they <strong>of</strong>fer dozens<br />
<strong>of</strong> beds and great hours to provide the best<br />
services and experience to all their clientele.<br />
Exotic Exposure Tanning <strong>of</strong>fers custom<br />
tailored tanning and spray tanning packages.<br />
Each are designed for your specific tanning<br />
needs and skin type, with flexible payment<br />
options. Think <strong>of</strong> Exotic Exposure Tanning<br />
as a mini-vacation from everyday life.<br />
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Renascence School International<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>This</strong> nationally recognized preschool,<br />
elementary and middle school features<br />
outstanding teachers, small<br />
classes, a focus on creativity and problem<br />
solving, daily foreign language instruction,<br />
and incorporation <strong>of</strong> cultural music and arts<br />
into learning. Renascence School International<br />
(RSI) was founded locally in 2005,<br />
and continues to grow and successfully<br />
educate students with accelerated academics,<br />
language immersion and creativity. The<br />
philosophy <strong>of</strong> RSI is that strong basic skills<br />
along with multilingual abilities open a world<br />
<strong>of</strong> personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional opportunities.<br />
RSI <strong>of</strong>fers both language immersion programs<br />
as well as standard programs for<br />
elementary and middle school students<br />
without foreign language experience.<br />
Three languages are taught at RSI: English,<br />
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. With<br />
the increasing need for multilingual skills,<br />
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ilingual education beginning in preschool is becoming more and<br />
more common in the U.S., and RSI is the only school locally to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
language immersion.<br />
RSI works diligently to provide students with the academic and social<br />
skills necessary to succeed and enjoy a global environment. Most<br />
importantly, Renascence children love learning! Registration is now<br />
open for Fall Semester. For more information and admissions qualifications,<br />
visit rschoolpc.org or call the school <strong>of</strong>fice at (850) 215-<br />
8712 to schedule a school tour.<br />
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Blue Heron Fine Gifts<br />
Blue Heron Fine Gifts is announcing a very exciting new<br />
concept. Shop online, make a personal visit to our store or<br />
call us when you need a gift. Blue Heron Fine Gifts will<br />
help you select the perfect unique gift for your customer, client or<br />
employee.<br />
It may be an individual item or a grouping <strong>of</strong> items. Blue Heron<br />
also <strong>of</strong>fers unique items to be mounted as awards or recognitions that<br />
can be personalized with a plaque. Blue Heron gift packages, and<br />
includes a card reminding the recipient that the gift was carefully and<br />
thoughtfully selected for them. They will deliver to<br />
you or any local business address, or ship to any local<br />
home address free <strong>of</strong> charge (minimum order <strong>of</strong> $75 for<br />
free delivery; smaller orders will have a small delivery<br />
or shipping charge).<br />
You can do all <strong>of</strong> this from the convenience <strong>of</strong> your<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, and leave all the running around to them! For<br />
more information, call (850) 588-8008 or use the new<br />
web store to order online at BlueHeronFineGifts.com.<br />
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Kaleidoscope Theatre<br />
The Love List at Kaleidoscope Theatre is a side-splitting<br />
romantic comedy by Norm Foster about finding the “perfect”<br />
woman that possesses ten most vital characteristics. It will<br />
be playing on October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm, and on<br />
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Business Spotlights<br />
Sundays, October 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm.<br />
Auditions for The Boys Next Door will be<br />
held at Kaleidoscope Theatre on November<br />
5 and 6 at 7:00 pm. Director Rachel Eiland-<br />
Hall will be casting seven men and two<br />
women for this poignant story that takes<br />
place in a communal residence for adults<br />
with cognitive disabilities. No on-stage<br />
experience is necessary and backstage<br />
volunteer opportunities are also available.<br />
Auditions for Sex Please, We’re 60 will<br />
take place on December 10 and 11 at 7:00<br />
pm at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Director Barry<br />
Hertzog will need to cast two men and four<br />
women for this romp <strong>of</strong> a comedy that<br />
opens February 2013. Auditions are open<br />
to all interested volunteers, and the public is<br />
encouraged to attend.<br />
Cost for adults is $16, military and seniors is<br />
$15, and students cost $8 when pre-reserved<br />
by calling (850) 265-3226. Door prices $1<br />
higher. Kaleidoscope Theatre is located at<br />
207 E. 24th Street in Lynn Haven. For more<br />
info rmation visit kt-online.org.<br />
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Jos. A. Bank<br />
Experience the confidence that comes<br />
with knowing you look your very<br />
best. Since 1905, Jos. A. Bank has<br />
continued to be The Expert in Men’s Apparel<br />
for all occasions. Our Tuxedo Rental &<br />
Sales Collection continues that tradition.<br />
Our expert sales pr<strong>of</strong>essionals are here to<br />
help you make all the right choices for your<br />
special day. Our years <strong>of</strong> experience ensure<br />
you will receive the guidance and attention to<br />
detail that you deserve. From the man <strong>of</strong> the<br />
hour to your youngest gentleman, everyone<br />
can find a stylish tuxedo, all at unparalleled<br />
value. From elegant traditional to updated<br />
modern, your choices are unlimited. And<br />
whatever color you choose, you’ll find that<br />
we have the perfect tuxedo accessories to<br />
match. With over 385 tie styles and 175 full<br />
back vests, you can match any color! We’ve<br />
got everything you need to make your day<br />
unforgettable.<br />
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The Rock Pile<br />
The Rock Pile, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>’s<br />
future <strong>of</strong> fitness mission is to use<br />
service and product to create an<br />
environment where all ages and all levels <strong>of</strong><br />
fitness can maximize their potential. Health<br />
isn’t just physical. We also promote wellness<br />
in the financial, social and emotional portions<br />
<strong>of</strong> your total health.<br />
Our amenities include Yoga,<br />
Spinning, Zumba and other<br />
group fitness classes. We also<br />
have racquetball, cardio and<br />
strength machines, free weights,<br />
steams, saunas and over an acre<br />
size field for BOOT CAMP and<br />
ROCK FIT activities. All these<br />
amenities are included in your membership<br />
along with free towel service and childcare.<br />
The largest fitness and entertainment facility<br />
in the Panhandle has been three years in the<br />
making, and has other services on location<br />
to provide the greatest amenity there is, your<br />
time! Julie’s School <strong>of</strong> Dance and Mark<br />
Adams Auto are just a few, and there is space<br />
available for a smoothie/sandwich, massage/<br />
hair salon or an auto detail shop. For details<br />
call (850) 249-7725.<br />
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Covenant Hospice<br />
Covenant Hospice opened the brand<br />
new Covenant Hospice Inpatient<br />
and Palliative Care Center at Bay<br />
Medical Center-Sacred Heart Health System<br />
in May <strong>of</strong> 2012. Since its opening, the Care<br />
Center has served more than 60 patients<br />
and their families The 15-bed Care Center<br />
provides a comprehensive range <strong>of</strong> hospice<br />
and palliative services to patients by <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
a continuum <strong>of</strong> specialized, individual care,<br />
24 hours a day.<br />
The Care Center provides patients and their<br />
loved ones a warm, comfortable setting in<br />
a home-like environment. <strong>This</strong> innovative<br />
approach to <strong>of</strong>fering hospice and<br />
palliative care is first <strong>of</strong> its kind<br />
in the area. Patients typically<br />
admitted need help controlling<br />
pain and symptoms <strong>of</strong> their<br />
diagnosis or have family that is<br />
in need <strong>of</strong> respite care. Visiting<br />
hours are unlimited, and family,<br />
friends, loved ones and children<br />
are always welcome.<br />
To find out more, visit covenanthospice.org<br />
or facebook.com/Covenant.Hospice and<br />
Twitter (@CovenantHospice).<br />
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Pictured above, left: Kaleidoscope Theatre upcoming<br />
shows; Center: Jos. A. Bank formalwear;<br />
Right: Covenant Hospice.<br />
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from SPRINGY to CLINGY<br />
It all awaits you at Pier Park, conveniently located across the street<br />
from the beach and directly across from the <strong>City</strong> Pier.<br />
DILLARD’S • JC PENNEY • MARSHALL’S • JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE • RON JON SURF SHOP • THE GRAND 16 THEATRE<br />
600 Pier Park Drive, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 32413<br />
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The Health &<br />
Wellness <strong>Issue</strong><br />
16 THE CIRCUIT September/October 2012
Health & Wellness | Looking Great<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
Why Won’t My<br />
“Sun Spots”<br />
Go Away?<br />
By Dr. Kimberly Moskowitz<br />
The Heartache <strong>of</strong><br />
Melasma<br />
Melasma, derived from the<br />
Greek word Melas, meaning<br />
“black,” appears as symmetrical<br />
irregular patches <strong>of</strong> tan or<br />
brown pigmentation on sun<br />
exposed areas <strong>of</strong> the face such<br />
as the cheeks, forehead, upper<br />
lip, and chin. <strong>This</strong> confidence<br />
crushing skin condition is nine<br />
times more common in women<br />
than men and affects more<br />
than five million people in the<br />
United States alone. There<br />
are few things women enjoy<br />
more than being able to roll<br />
out <strong>of</strong> bed in the morning with<br />
youthful flawless skin. Irregular<br />
pigmentation on the face is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the earliest signs <strong>of</strong> aging<br />
skin and it <strong>of</strong>ten makes people<br />
appear older than they are.<br />
Melasma is <strong>of</strong>ten associated<br />
with Moms-to-be as it is notoriously<br />
known as the “mask <strong>of</strong><br />
pregnancy.” Although the majority<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients with melasma<br />
are not pregnant, it tends to<br />
creep onto our skin during the<br />
reproductive years, and <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
coincides with the mainstream<br />
panic over fine lines, wrinkles,<br />
age spots and gravity. Melasma<br />
can also develop with oral<br />
contraceptive use or hormone<br />
replacement therapy. There is<br />
a strong genetic predilection<br />
for darker skin types such as<br />
Mediterranean, Hispanic, and<br />
Asian populations but to date,<br />
there is no single known cause<br />
<strong>of</strong> melasma.<br />
Aside from genetics, the most<br />
important factor in the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> melasma is exposure<br />
to the ultraviolet rays <strong>of</strong><br />
the sun. The paradox <strong>of</strong> living<br />
in Florida is that our beautiful<br />
Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico provides a<br />
subtropical petri dish for many<br />
frustrating skin conditions such<br />
as sunspots, skin cancer, premature<br />
aging, and melasma.<br />
Melanocytes, the pigment<br />
producing cells in the skin, are<br />
stimulated by the sun’s UV rays<br />
to overproduce melanin. Like<br />
a callous, this is the skin’s way<br />
<strong>of</strong> protecting or shielding the<br />
deeper layers from injury. <strong>This</strong><br />
protective mechanism can<br />
manifest as a suntan, a freckle,<br />
an “age spot” or melasma.<br />
Sun exposure, hormones,<br />
pregnancy, skin trauma and<br />
some phototoxic drugs cause<br />
our melanocytes to become<br />
overactive, resulting in splotchy<br />
deposits <strong>of</strong> excess pigment in<br />
the dermis and epidermis.<br />
Daily application <strong>of</strong> broad<br />
spectrum UVA- UVB – protective<br />
sunscreen with an SPF <strong>of</strong> at<br />
least 30, containing Zinc Oxide<br />
or Titanium Dioxide is essential<br />
for long-term success in treating<br />
melasma and all pigmentary<br />
disorders. Without strict<br />
avoidance <strong>of</strong> sunlight, and daily<br />
application <strong>of</strong> sunscreen, potentially<br />
successful treatments<br />
for melasma are doomed to fail.<br />
While Melasma is physically<br />
harmless, it is <strong>of</strong>ten emotionally<br />
damaging and embarrassing.<br />
Fewer than 10% <strong>of</strong> patients<br />
will have remission <strong>of</strong> melasma<br />
without treatment.<br />
Hydroquinone aka “bleaching<br />
cream” has been used to treat<br />
disorders <strong>of</strong> hyperpigmentation<br />
for more than 50 years. Hydroquinone<br />
doesn’t really “bleach”<br />
your skin. Instead, it interrupts<br />
the abnormal pigment production<br />
by melanocytes, making<br />
your skin more uniform in color.<br />
Alone, Hydroquinone 4% cream<br />
clears melasma in 35-40% <strong>of</strong><br />
patients. Prescription regimens<br />
combining glycolic acid,<br />
daily use <strong>of</strong> a broad spectrum<br />
sunscreen, and “triple cream”<br />
(Hydroquinone 4%, Retinoic<br />
Acid 0.05-0.1%, flourinated<br />
steroid cream), clears melasma<br />
in 85-90% <strong>of</strong> patients within 3-6<br />
months.<br />
Beware <strong>of</strong> over-the-counter<br />
preparations and those found<br />
in shopping networks, magazine<br />
ads, and cosmetic counters<br />
that convincingly promise<br />
miracles yet cause you to lose<br />
precious time and money.<br />
They have little to no benefit<br />
in treating melasma. A variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> “natural” ingredients may<br />
help slow pigment production<br />
such as Azeleic Acid,<br />
Kojic Acid, and L-ascorbic acid<br />
(Vitamin C); however, none<br />
have been shown to approach<br />
the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the “triple<br />
cream.” Melasma is stubborn<br />
and even prescription strength<br />
creams may take as long as<br />
3-6 months to show improvement,<br />
and possibly a lifetime to<br />
maintain it. Deeper variants <strong>of</strong><br />
melasma are invariably frustrating<br />
because topical regimens<br />
do not penetrate far enough<br />
into the dermis to eradicate the<br />
pigment.<br />
Any discussion about treating<br />
pigmentary skin disorders<br />
would be incomplete without<br />
a mention <strong>of</strong> Laser treatments.<br />
Fraxel has catapulted laser<br />
technology into a resurfacing<br />
revolution with the treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
wrinkles, sagging skin, droopy<br />
eyes, sun damage, stretch<br />
marks, pre-cancerous lesions<br />
and melasma. Rather than<br />
leave millions <strong>of</strong> faces hidden<br />
behind a mask, patients are<br />
turning to Fraxel skin resurfacing,<br />
which shows a 74-100%<br />
clearance rate for abnormal<br />
pigmentation including melasma.<br />
Fraxel sends microscopic<br />
thermal wounds through the<br />
skin’s surface to break up the<br />
abnormal pigment and destroy<br />
over-producing melanocytes.<br />
Fraxel Restore and Fraxel <br />
Dual 1927 lasers have shown<br />
the most promise for those<br />
requiring immediate gratification;<br />
however, results still must<br />
be maintained with diligent sun<br />
protection and triple therapy<br />
to minimize the inflammatory<br />
response.<br />
Establishing realistic expectations<br />
is paramount to avoiding<br />
a lifetime <strong>of</strong> exasperation trying<br />
to cure a disorder that we<br />
can control but <strong>of</strong>ten cannot<br />
cure. If the curse <strong>of</strong> melasma is<br />
casting dark shadows on your<br />
face don’t allow it to conceal<br />
your beauty forever and never<br />
underestimate the tenacity <strong>of</strong><br />
this masked marauder. You<br />
can conquer melasma with a<br />
single Fraxel treatment and<br />
by taking simple daily steps<br />
(Sunscreen and triple cream) to<br />
unmask the radiant skin that is<br />
already yours.<br />
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Health & Wellness | Living Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
Run for the<br />
Redfish<br />
9<br />
The <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
is proud to present the 4th<br />
Annual Run for the Redfish<br />
on December 1, 2012, a certified<br />
course featuring a half<br />
marathon, 5K run and kid’s<br />
fun run. <strong>This</strong> event brings<br />
awareness about our coastal<br />
redfish and its habitat. <strong>This</strong><br />
year’s run will benefit Ocean<br />
Conservancy.<br />
“It is our collective responsibility<br />
to protect and conserve<br />
the marine environment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Gulf,” maintains Paul<br />
Wohlford, co-creator <strong>of</strong> Run<br />
for the Redfish.<br />
Everyone’s invited to come<br />
and enjoy the festivities. The<br />
race starts at 8:00 AM for the<br />
half marathon, 8:30 AM for<br />
the 5K run, and 10:00 AM for<br />
the kid’s fun run. It starts and<br />
ends in Pier Park and takes<br />
runners on an out-and-back<br />
route that unfolds entirely<br />
along Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road.<br />
9<br />
Where Do the Runners<br />
Come From?<br />
The turnaround point is<br />
prior to Carillon <strong>Beach</strong>. Once<br />
runners hit the turnaround<br />
point, they begin running<br />
back along the route they’ve<br />
just run, back to Pier Park.<br />
Afterward, everyone enjoys<br />
an exuberant after party at<br />
Margaritaville. Last year, over<br />
600 racers participated.<br />
Cost is $45 for the half<br />
marathon and $30 for the<br />
5K run. Kids under 12 run<br />
free in the kid’s fun run. All<br />
runners must pre-register;<br />
visit RunfortheRedfish.<br />
com. Registration forms and<br />
The runners come from all over. Last year they came from<br />
twenty-two states and two countries. A college cross country<br />
team from Kansas came and competed as well. It was a<br />
pretty even split between half marathoners and 5K runners.<br />
We had many first time runners. We promoted Run for the<br />
Redfish through running clubs in the southeast, and word <strong>of</strong><br />
mouth now, as we have a great reputation.<br />
payment can also be mailed<br />
to the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, 309<br />
R. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 101,<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 32407.<br />
For more information, contact<br />
the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> at<br />
(850) 235-1159.<br />
Race sponsors include Pier<br />
Park, The Resort Collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>,<br />
Ocean Conservancy, the Bay<br />
County Tourist Development<br />
Council, <strong>Beach</strong> TV and<br />
Margaritaville; sponsorships<br />
are still available.<br />
Q & A with<br />
Paul Wohlford<br />
Co-creator,<br />
Run for the<br />
Redfish<br />
How was<br />
Run for<br />
the<br />
Redfish<br />
first created?<br />
I am an avid runner, and<br />
wanted to put on a race<br />
that was all about runners.<br />
A small group <strong>of</strong> four local<br />
runners, including myself,<br />
started this race four years<br />
ago.<br />
Why the name?<br />
I like to fish for Redfish, and<br />
I also want to protect the<br />
coastal areas for my kids and<br />
future generations. I wanted<br />
to produce an event, rather<br />
than just compete in an<br />
event.<br />
How did you get<br />
into running?<br />
A good friend challenged<br />
me and said I couldn’t go<br />
out and run a mile. The<br />
very next day I did it, and<br />
within three months I was<br />
doing half marathons. I did<br />
my first marathon last year<br />
in Key West, the Halfway to<br />
Marathon (Key) Marathon.<br />
How big is the race?<br />
There are between 600 and<br />
700 runners annually, and<br />
we plan to keep growing<br />
that number every year.<br />
<strong>This</strong> race is all about the<br />
runners who come out to<br />
enjoy all the fun, the great<br />
weather, the after-party at<br />
Margaritaville, and the best<br />
race shirt going! Of course,<br />
running along The World’s<br />
Most Beautiful <strong>Beach</strong>es isn’t<br />
too bad either.<br />
For more information and<br />
to register for this run, go to<br />
RunfortheRedfish.com.<br />
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Health & Wellness | Eating Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
Health<br />
Benefits<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sushi<br />
• If you are looking for<br />
a fast-food meal that is<br />
healthy – or you just enjoy<br />
the flavors and art form<br />
<strong>of</strong> sushi – you are sure to<br />
benefit from a visit to your<br />
local sushi bar. Popular for<br />
centuries in Japan, sushi<br />
has become immensely<br />
fashionable in the Western<br />
world. Although sushi’s<br />
history goes back to the 7th<br />
century, the trendy form that<br />
is served in modern sushi<br />
bars came into popularity in<br />
1820, Tokyo. Variations <strong>of</strong><br />
the lengthy pickling process<br />
that was the original variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> sushi were made so that<br />
sushi could be enjoyed<br />
freshly made from a portable<br />
stall.<br />
Sushi is a very healthy meal<br />
made mostly with rice,<br />
fish and vegetables. What<br />
are the health benefits <strong>of</strong><br />
sushi? High content <strong>of</strong> fish<br />
9<br />
oil is the main health factor<br />
which promotes a healthy<br />
cardiovascular system. The<br />
hikarimono, or shiny fish<br />
(mackerel, Spanish mackerel,<br />
sardine, Pacific Saury), contain<br />
the highest amounts <strong>of</strong><br />
EPA and DHA omega3 fats.<br />
Ironically they are the least<br />
expensive fish. These fish<br />
are also high in vitamin E<br />
which is a powerful antioxidant.<br />
Nori, the thin, toasted seaweed<br />
sheets used in rolled<br />
(maki) sushi, contains a great<br />
source <strong>of</strong> minerals found<br />
in the ocean and is high in<br />
Vitamin A, B-complex, Niacin<br />
and Vitamin C. It is also<br />
good for digestion. Vinegar<br />
acts as an important factor<br />
in promoting cell metabolism;<br />
people who use rice<br />
vinegar frequently (dress salads,<br />
blend with soy sauce, or<br />
drink in small amounts, have<br />
lower percentages <strong>of</strong> body<br />
fat. The rice used in making<br />
sushi, while not as healthy as<br />
brown rice, is low in fat and<br />
sodium free while also being<br />
a complex carbohydrate<br />
which is needed as fuel for<br />
your body.<br />
Pictured above: Sushi at Firefly<br />
Even sushi condiments have health benefits.<br />
Soya, the main ingredient in soy sauce, has been linked to lower breast cancer and fewer<br />
menopausal symptoms in Asian cultures. Soya is a source <strong>of</strong> high quality protein, low in<br />
saturated fats and is cholesterol free. Ginger, called gari, is <strong>of</strong>ten served alongside sushi and<br />
helps with digestion while also fighting bacteria. <strong>This</strong> is especially <strong>of</strong> interest to those concerned<br />
with the bacteria found in uncooked meat. Wasabi, Japanese horseradish, can also<br />
kill bacteria found in raw fish and is <strong>of</strong>ten provided alongside sushi servings as a garnish or<br />
is included as in nigiri sushi.<br />
Did you know...<br />
• Japanese and Korean<br />
cultures have known <strong>of</strong> the<br />
powerful health benefits<br />
<strong>of</strong> sea vegetation for centuries.<br />
These cultures have<br />
historically shown fewer<br />
instances <strong>of</strong> obesity, diabetes,<br />
Alzheimer’s disease and<br />
other degenerative diseases.<br />
Additionally, studies <strong>of</strong> large<br />
groups <strong>of</strong> people who eat<br />
seaweed and algae regularly<br />
tend to have a smaller<br />
chance <strong>of</strong> breast cancer than<br />
those who eat more meats.<br />
• Sea vegetables pack a<br />
double punch against heart<br />
disease. In addition to their<br />
folic acid, sea vegetables are<br />
also a very good source <strong>of</strong><br />
magnesium, which has been<br />
shown to reduce high blood<br />
pressure and prevent heart<br />
attack.<br />
• Seaweed supplies not<br />
only magnesium, but pantothenic<br />
acid and rib<strong>of</strong>lavin,<br />
two B-vitamins necessary for<br />
energy production. Pantothenic<br />
acid is important<br />
for the health <strong>of</strong> the adrenal<br />
glands which play a critical<br />
role in resistance to stress;<br />
low supplies <strong>of</strong> it can result<br />
in chronic fatigue, reduced<br />
resistance to allergies and<br />
infection, and a feeling <strong>of</strong> being<br />
overwhelmed or overly<br />
anxious.<br />
• Any way you slice it,<br />
edamame is a star legume.<br />
A half-cup serving <strong>of</strong> shelled<br />
edamame gives you nine<br />
grams <strong>of</strong> fiber, about the<br />
same amount you’ll find<br />
in four slices <strong>of</strong> wholewheat<br />
bread or four cups<br />
<strong>of</strong> steamed zucchini. It has<br />
almost as much protein as<br />
it does carbohydrates, and<br />
contains around 10% <strong>of</strong><br />
the daily value for two key<br />
antioxidants: vitamins C<br />
and A. For a plant food it’s<br />
quite high in iron, containing<br />
as much as a four-ounce<br />
roasted chicken breast.<br />
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Health & Wellness | Eating Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
Ten Super-<br />
Foods...<br />
Right Now!<br />
From the Center for Science<br />
in the Public Interest’s<br />
Nutrition Action Health Letter<br />
• Sweet Potatoes<br />
A nutritional All-Star — one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the best vegetables you<br />
can eat. They’re loaded with<br />
carotenoids,<br />
vitamin C,<br />
potassium,<br />
and fiber.<br />
Bake and<br />
then mix in some unsweetened<br />
applesauce or crushed<br />
pineapple for extra moisture<br />
and sweetness.<br />
• Mangos<br />
Just one cup <strong>of</strong> mango<br />
supplies 100% <strong>of</strong> a day’s<br />
vitamin C,<br />
one-third<br />
<strong>of</strong> a day’s<br />
vitamin A,<br />
a decent<br />
dose <strong>of</strong><br />
blood-pressure-lowering<br />
potassium, and 3 grams <strong>of</strong><br />
fiber. Bonus: mango is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the fruits least likely to have<br />
pesticide residues.<br />
• Unsweetened<br />
Greek Yogurt<br />
Non-fat, plain Greek yogurt<br />
has a pleasant tartness that’s<br />
a perfect foil for the natural<br />
sweetness <strong>of</strong><br />
berries, bananas,<br />
or your<br />
favorite breakfast<br />
cereal. It’s<br />
strained, so<br />
Watermelon & Goat Cheese<br />
Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette<br />
• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil • 3 T orange juice • 1 T red wine vinegar<br />
• 1/4 t salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste<br />
• 8 C watercress, tough stems removed, or mixed salad greens<br />
• 4 C diced seedless watermelon • 1/4 C very thinly sliced red onion<br />
• 2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled • 1/2 C chopped hazelnuts, toasted<br />
Preparation<br />
Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well<br />
combined. Add watercress, watermelon and red onion; toss to coat.<br />
Divide among 5 plates. Top with goat cheese and hazelnuts to serve.<br />
Nutrition (Per serving)<br />
227 calories; 18 g fat (3 g sat/12 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 13 g<br />
carbs; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 182 mg sodium; 425 mg potassium.<br />
even the fat-free versions are<br />
thick and creamy. And the<br />
lost liquid means that the yogurt<br />
that’s left has twice the<br />
protein <strong>of</strong> ordinary yogurt –<br />
about 17 grams in 6 ounces<br />
<strong>of</strong> plain Greek yogurt.<br />
• Broccoli<br />
It has lots <strong>of</strong> vitamin C, carotenoids,<br />
vitamin K and folic<br />
acid. Steam it just<br />
enough so that<br />
it’s still firm and<br />
add a sprinkle <strong>of</strong><br />
red pepper flakes<br />
and a spritz <strong>of</strong> lemon juice.<br />
• Wild Salmon<br />
The omega-3 fats in fatty fish<br />
like salmon can help reduce<br />
the risk <strong>of</strong> sudden-death<br />
heart attacks.<br />
And wild-caught<br />
salmon has<br />
less PCB contaminants<br />
than<br />
farmed salmon.<br />
• Crispbreads<br />
Whole-grain rye crackers,<br />
like Wasa, Kavli, and Ryvita<br />
— usually called crispbreads<br />
— are loaded with fiber and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten fat-free.<br />
Drizzle with a<br />
little honey and<br />
sprinkle with cinnamon.<br />
• Garbanzo Beans<br />
All beans are good beans.<br />
They’re rich in protein, fiber,<br />
iron, magnesium, potassium<br />
and zinc. But<br />
garbanzos<br />
stand out because<br />
they’re<br />
so versatile.<br />
Just drain, rinse, and toss a<br />
handful on your green salad;<br />
throw them into vegetable<br />
stews, curries, and soups; mix<br />
them with brown rice, whole<br />
wheat couscous, bulgur, or<br />
other whole grains.<br />
• Watermelon<br />
Watermelon is a heavyweight<br />
in the nutrient department.<br />
A standard serving (about 2<br />
cups) has onethird<br />
<strong>of</strong> a day’s<br />
vitamins A and<br />
C, a nice shot <strong>of</strong><br />
potassium, and a<br />
healthy dose <strong>of</strong><br />
lycopene for only 80 fat-free,<br />
salt-free calories.<br />
• Butternut Squash<br />
Steam a sliced squash or<br />
buy peeled, diced butternut<br />
squash at the supermarket<br />
that’s ready to go<br />
into the oven, a<br />
stir-fry, or a soup.<br />
It’s an easy way<br />
to get lots <strong>of</strong> vitamins<br />
A and C and fiber.<br />
• Leafy Greens<br />
Don’t miss out on powerhouse<br />
greens like kale,<br />
collards, spinach, turnip<br />
greens, mustard greens, and<br />
Swiss chard.<br />
They’re<br />
jam-packed<br />
w/ vitamins<br />
A, C, and<br />
K, folate,<br />
potassium, magnesium, calcium,<br />
iron, lutein, and fiber.<br />
Serve with a splash <strong>of</strong> lemon<br />
juice or red wine vinegar.<br />
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CERTIFIED URGENT<br />
CARE CENTER<br />
Dr. Myra Reed &<br />
Associates<br />
Dr. Myra A. Reed specializes in internal/<br />
general medicine and total health care.<br />
She treats hypertension, hyperlipidemia,<br />
diabetes, heart disease, lung diseases,<br />
and depression. She will provide<br />
complete physical exams for women<br />
(PAP/Breast exam), for men (prostate)<br />
and sport/school physicals. A bone<br />
density machine, “DEXA SCAN” is available<br />
on site to screen for Osteoporosis.<br />
Other <strong>of</strong>fice procedures, she performs,<br />
include EKGs, SKIN BIOPSIES and MOLE<br />
REMOVAL.<br />
Her Medical Weight Loss programs<br />
include diet counseling, support and<br />
appetite suppressants when necessary.<br />
High Biologically Rich Ideal Protein decreases<br />
medications for multiple chronic<br />
diseases while quickly achieving significant<br />
weight loss. Bioidentical hormone<br />
treatment and testing (urine, saliva or<br />
blood) for both men and women is<br />
available.<br />
She also performs popular cosmetic<br />
procedures using Botox, Dysport,<br />
Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Microdermabrasions,<br />
and chemical peels.<br />
Medical grade skin care products, such<br />
as Obagi, Glytone, and Skinceuticals for<br />
anti-aging, acne, rosacea, sun protection,<br />
and facial line corrections are available<br />
at the <strong>of</strong>fice. To make an appointment<br />
call (850) 249-5000.<br />
Pearle Vision<br />
PEARLE VISION is celebrating our first<br />
year on <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. We are a<br />
comprehensive optometry facility, utilizing<br />
the latest technology to diagnose<br />
and treat your eye conditions. We are<br />
dedicated to providing you with the<br />
latest styles <strong>of</strong> prescription sunglasses<br />
and designer eyewear. Dr. Tracy J Beyer<br />
and Dr. Shannon D Fowler have each<br />
been in the area<br />
over 15 years and<br />
are accepting new<br />
patients <strong>of</strong> all ages.<br />
Our doctors believe<br />
annual eye examinations<br />
are critical<br />
to maintain your<br />
best vision throughout<br />
life. Our <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
accepts most vision and medical insurances,<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fers regular specials. Our<br />
new plan, PEARLE VIEWS, is available<br />
to employees <strong>of</strong> small business at no<br />
cost to the business owner. To find us<br />
on the web visit pearlevision.com and<br />
use the “store locator” function; to make<br />
an appointment give us a call at (850)<br />
230-4433.<br />
<strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Health<br />
Club & Spa<br />
Everyone who comes to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Health Club shares the common goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> staying healthy, but being in the<br />
business for years we realize that each<br />
person has a way <strong>of</strong> achieving fitness<br />
that is unique for them. With this in<br />
mind, we’ve created a place that makes<br />
it easy, fun and rewarding for anyone<br />
to enjoy a lifetime <strong>of</strong> fitness and health.<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> Florida’s premier health and<br />
fitness facilities, they <strong>of</strong>fer the best<br />
<strong>of</strong> everything you might need. <strong>This</strong><br />
includes a comprehensive 24-hour fitness<br />
center for women and men, along<br />
with an exclusive women’s only fitness<br />
area, both appointed with the latest<br />
state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art cardiovascular and<br />
strength training equipment, innovative<br />
group fitness classes, personal training,<br />
the highest caliber<br />
instructors in the<br />
region, child care,<br />
nutrition bar and<br />
more. The Club<br />
is located just<br />
north <strong>of</strong> US-98 on<br />
Balboa Ave. For<br />
more infomation<br />
call (850) 914-<br />
2348.<br />
Aqua<br />
Medical Spa<br />
Aqua Medical Spa provides a relaxing,<br />
spa environment where our medical<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and aestheticians can<br />
safely provide the most up-to-date<br />
cosmetic procedures available today.<br />
The Spa <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> popular spa<br />
services, from facial peels or brow shaping<br />
to more intensive treatments like<br />
Botox, Dysport, Laser & Vein treatments,<br />
and more. Their advanced medical<br />
procedures can make wrinkles vanish,<br />
tighten skin, and you can watch as those<br />
difficult extra pounds <strong>of</strong> fat seem to melt<br />
away after a CoolSculpting treatment.<br />
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to<br />
call for a consultation. Aqua Medical<br />
Spa operates under the supervision <strong>of</strong><br />
Board-Certified dermatologists. Visit<br />
aquaskinspa.com or follow us on Facebook<br />
for deals and happenings. Brand<br />
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in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, Santa Rosa <strong>Beach</strong><br />
and <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> for your convenience.<br />
Get the skin you’ve always dreamed <strong>of</strong> at<br />
Aqua Medical Spa.<br />
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Health & Wellness | Living Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
25 Ways to<br />
Get and Stay<br />
Healthy <strong>This</strong><br />
Fall By Lauren Williams<br />
16. Grab a mask<br />
and go snorkeling<br />
around the jetties in St.<br />
Andrews State Park<br />
17. Take in a sunset<br />
or sunrise on the<br />
beach from Pier to Pier.<br />
9<br />
Summer is winding<br />
down, and while everyone<br />
is starting to head back to<br />
work or school, that’s no<br />
excuse to not stay fit and<br />
healthy! <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
has much more to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
than its legendary beaches.<br />
Hidden nature trails, family<br />
attractions and active community<br />
events are abundant<br />
in the fall. Here are 25 ways<br />
to keep in shape in the fall<br />
and most importantly—have<br />
FUN! For information about<br />
all the activities<br />
listed here, visit<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s<br />
website at<br />
PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org.<br />
1. Go for a<br />
swim at Frank Brown Park in<br />
their community lap pools.<br />
2. Take your pet out to<br />
Pier Park and walk on the<br />
pet-friendly<br />
beach while<br />
enjoying<br />
the white<br />
sand with<br />
your pup!<br />
3. Walk or<br />
bike one <strong>of</strong> Gayle’s Trails.<br />
4. Join a local health club<br />
or gym such as Gold’s Gym,<br />
The Rock Pile, or <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Health Club & Spa.<br />
5. Take a charter boat out<br />
for some deep-sea fishing—<br />
we have several<br />
that are members.<br />
6. Go canoeing<br />
or<br />
kayaking down<br />
Econfina Creek<br />
for the day with your family<br />
and friends. Pack a lunch and<br />
enjoy the refreshing springs!<br />
7. Walk Pier Park and do<br />
some windowshopping.<br />
8. Play a round<br />
<strong>of</strong> golf at one<br />
<strong>of</strong> our many<br />
award-winning<br />
courses on the<br />
beach.<br />
9. Rent a YOLO board.<br />
10. Run or walk the<br />
Hathaway Bridge—it’s an<br />
amazing view from the top.<br />
11. Enjoy a fun day inside<br />
Wonderworks. With around<br />
three hours <strong>of</strong> interactive activities,<br />
you’re likely to break<br />
a sweat!<br />
12. Bike one <strong>of</strong> the trails at<br />
Pine Log or Point Washington<br />
State Forest.<br />
13. Attempt to find your<br />
way out <strong>of</strong> the Gran Maze at<br />
Coconut Creek.<br />
14. Rent a jet ski for half<br />
an hour.<br />
15. Challenge yourself at<br />
one <strong>of</strong> our many putt-putt<br />
golf courses.<br />
18. Dance the night<br />
away at a local nightclub,<br />
like Spinnaker or<br />
Tootsie’s, on the beach.<br />
19. Race on the<br />
go-kart tracks with a<br />
group <strong>of</strong> friends.<br />
20. Register for one <strong>of</strong><br />
our marathons or triathlons.<br />
IRONMAN Florida is in<br />
November, and Run for the<br />
Redfish is in December.<br />
21. Join a local sports team.<br />
22. Walk up and down our<br />
County or <strong>City</strong> Pier.<br />
23. Go diving! <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is known for our<br />
fish-abundant wrecks out in<br />
the Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico.<br />
24. Walk or run the nature<br />
trails at the Conservation Park.<br />
25. Grab your skim board,<br />
paddle board, surf board or<br />
any board you want, and get<br />
out in the Gulf’s clear blue<br />
water for some fun!<br />
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Health & Wellness | Feeling Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
tion and hunger [2].<br />
Treating a tension type headache<br />
can be as easy as trying<br />
a few stretches which focuses<br />
the stretch to the suboccipital<br />
region <strong>of</strong> the cervical spine.<br />
Taking the time to stretch accomplishes<br />
two things:<br />
Not Tonight<br />
Honey, I Have<br />
a Headache!<br />
By Dr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy<br />
• A tension type headaches,<br />
as named by the<br />
International Headache<br />
Society in 1988, are the most<br />
common type <strong>of</strong> primary<br />
headaches. They account for<br />
nearly 90% <strong>of</strong> all headaches.<br />
About 30%-80% <strong>of</strong> the adult<br />
U.S. population suffers from<br />
occasional tension headaches;<br />
approximately 3%<br />
suffer from chronic daily tension<br />
headaches. Women are<br />
twice as likely to suffer from<br />
tension-type headaches as<br />
men [1]. FYI-<strong>This</strong> statistic<br />
is also confirmed by my wife,<br />
which she states is due to<br />
putting up with us men.<br />
The symptoms are described<br />
as a mild to moderate constant<br />
band-like pain, tightness<br />
or pressure around the<br />
forehead or back <strong>of</strong> the head<br />
and neck. Although the<br />
cause is not entirely understood<br />
the following factors<br />
can play a role in tension<br />
type headaches: Stress, poor<br />
posture, poor work/computer<br />
ergonomics, fatigue,<br />
inadequate sleep, overexer-<br />
1. Stretching the target tissue<br />
so as to relieve the inherent<br />
tension within that tissue.<br />
2. Taking a physical and<br />
mental break from the hustle<br />
and bustle <strong>of</strong> our everyday<br />
lives. If you become part <strong>of</strong><br />
the 3% <strong>of</strong> people who suffer<br />
from chronic tension type<br />
headaches, then you would<br />
definitely benefit from talking<br />
to your doctor and then coming<br />
to see your neighborhood<br />
Physical Therapist at First<br />
Choice Therapy Services.<br />
1. Clinic, Cleavland (2006). Migraines<br />
& Headaches Health Center.<br />
Retrieved 10/8/08 from webmd.<br />
com/migraines-headaches/<br />
tension-headaches.<br />
2. Rasmussen BK, Jensen R,<br />
Schroll M, Olesen J. Epidemiology<br />
<strong>of</strong> headache in a general population-<br />
-a prevalence study. J Clin Epidemiol.<br />
1991; 44 (11): 1147-57.<br />
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that will be there for you through out your entire therapy. We are the physicians first choice when it<br />
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Health & Wellness | Feeling Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
ergy, which targets the sweat<br />
glands and destroys them.<br />
<strong>This</strong> treatment is the first<br />
permanent noninvasive treatment<br />
for underarm sweating<br />
with a greater than 90% satisfaction<br />
rate. Only available at<br />
Gulf Coast Dermatology, this<br />
technology has improved the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> patients who were embarrassed<br />
by their condition.<br />
Don’t Sweat it!<br />
By Dr. Jon Ward<br />
• Underarm sweating, or<br />
axillary hyperhidrosis, is a<br />
medical condition with an<br />
unknown cause that affects<br />
nearly 5 million Americans. It<br />
generally begins in adolescence<br />
and persists well into<br />
late adulthood. The impact it<br />
has on those suffering from it<br />
can be severe, particularly in<br />
teenagers and adult women.<br />
Patients with hyperhydrosis<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten avoid wearing certain<br />
colors <strong>of</strong> clothing. They<br />
may apply antiperspirants<br />
throughout the day and frequently<br />
blot their underarms<br />
to remove excessive moisture.<br />
Many must pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
launder sweat stains out <strong>of</strong><br />
clothing. In extreme cases,<br />
hyperhidrosis leads to social<br />
isolation, depression, and<br />
even suicide.<br />
Until now, no solution has<br />
been completely adequate<br />
to address this problem.<br />
Prescription antiperspirants<br />
can help, but they irritate the<br />
skin and can lead to yellow<br />
staining <strong>of</strong> clothing. A<br />
machine that uses an electric<br />
current has shown positive<br />
results, but it is cumbersome<br />
to use and time consuming.<br />
Pills that block the sweat<br />
nerves can be used, but they<br />
have side effects that include<br />
drowsiness and nausea. The<br />
most recent trend in treatment<br />
includes injection <strong>of</strong> a<br />
neurotoxin, which is effective<br />
for six months, but must be<br />
repeated and is expensive.<br />
At the most invasive level<br />
some sufferers visit spinal<br />
surgeons who sever the<br />
nerves that go to the<br />
underarm sweat glands, a<br />
procedure called thoracic<br />
sympathectomy. Unfortunately,<br />
even the surgery is<br />
not fully effective and can<br />
leave patients with devastating<br />
neurologic outcomes if<br />
there are complications.<br />
A convenient and effective<br />
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On August 1,<br />
Gulf Coast<br />
Medical<br />
Center welcomed the arrival <strong>of</strong> their new<br />
Chief Executive Officer, Carlton Ulmer,<br />
who brings 16 years <strong>of</strong> healthcare administration<br />
experience to the role. Gulf Coast Medical Center<br />
is a 176-bed acute care hospital that serves Bay and surrounding<br />
counties and has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s Top 100 hospitals. The hospital recently<br />
broke ground on a $30-million expansion that includes the<br />
area’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the area’s only Level<br />
lll Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a new Intensive Care<br />
Unit. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall <strong>of</strong><br />
2013. “Gulf Coast Medical Center has an exciting future as a<br />
leader in providing healthcare services for Northwest Florida,”<br />
says Carlton. “I am confident we will build upon past<br />
successes well into the future.”<br />
Most recently serving for six years as Chief Operating Officer at<br />
Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, Carlton’s<br />
prior experience includes serving as COO at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga,<br />
TN, and in service line administrator roles at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic in<br />
New Orleans, LA. While a COO is primarily focused on the daily operations within the<br />
four walls <strong>of</strong> the hospital, he clarifies, the CEO is focused on developing relationships with<br />
community leaders and working collaboratively with medical staff to further the hospital’s<br />
mission. He is engaged with the community, and guides the direction <strong>of</strong> the hospital<br />
within the community it serves.<br />
Pictuered Top: Carlton with his family, Christmas<br />
2011. Above: First day <strong>of</strong> school in <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, August 2012. Opposite page:<br />
With Dawson and Logan at Ironman Florida<br />
2004, Carlton’s first <strong>of</strong> five Ironman’s.<br />
Carlton feels that <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> has a similar<br />
cultural feel to Rome, as well as academic<br />
and healthcare similarities. “<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
seems close-knit,” he observes. There’s a<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> rich history, as local physicians and<br />
leaders return back to their home town<br />
after going away and working elsewhere –<br />
similar to Rome. Rome is now on its 7th<br />
generation <strong>of</strong> physicians who have gone <strong>of</strong>f<br />
to school and returned back to the city to<br />
continue their medical practices.” Rome,<br />
he notes, has been recognized as the #1<br />
Most Livable Small <strong>City</strong> in the Southeast,<br />
based on recreation, business conditions,<br />
education, healthcare, and government.<br />
Carlton relocated to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
with his family consisting <strong>of</strong> his wife <strong>of</strong> 19<br />
years, Lisa (who has a marketing and social<br />
Interview by Marta Rose<br />
work background), his older son Logan, 14<br />
(who just started 9th Grade at Arnold High<br />
School), younger son Dawson, 13 (who just<br />
began 8th Grade at Surfside), and daughter<br />
Julia, 6 (who just started 1st Grade at<br />
Patronis). “Anytime you’re making a move,<br />
you’re looking for circumstances that lead<br />
to being the right fit, not just pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
but from a residential standpoint,” he says.<br />
“Faith, family and work are my priorities,”<br />
he says. “I look forward to joining the Gulf<br />
Coast Medical Center family, and becoming<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> community. Relationships<br />
are important, whether it’s your<br />
relationship with God, family, community<br />
or work. Our family has always been active<br />
in our church and we look forward to finding<br />
a new church home.”<br />
Other new activities will most likely include<br />
involvement with a local Rotary.<br />
Carlton has a large appreciation for Rotary’s<br />
vision, and has been an active Rotarian for<br />
many years, serving in three different clubs.<br />
He has also been very active with chambers<br />
<strong>of</strong> commerce wherever he lives, most<br />
recently serving as vice-chair on the board<br />
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<strong>of</strong> the Greater Rome <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />
Here, Carlton was very involved<br />
with chairing inner-city visits. “We would<br />
look at cities <strong>of</strong> like size that were a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> steps ahead <strong>of</strong> us,” he explains. “We met<br />
with their legislators, city government and<br />
educators to try and understand how they<br />
made it happen. Then we’d bring that back<br />
to our community, and instituted it.” The<br />
Greater Rome <strong>Chamber</strong> was successful<br />
in bringing in Lowe’s Distribution Center<br />
(with 600 new jobs) this year, as well as<br />
Suzuki <strong>of</strong> North America, Pirelli and other<br />
national corporate locations.<br />
Carlton began his hospital administration career<br />
in 1996 at Harbin Clinic in Rome, a 160-<br />
physician multi-specialty physician group.<br />
“I had an opportunity to pursue my MBA<br />
and move into an administrative role with<br />
Harbin Clinic,” he says. In 2001, he moved<br />
to New Orleans and worked at the Tulane<br />
University Hospital and Clinic, where he<br />
managed service lines, overseeing the transplant,<br />
cardiology, oncology, rehabilitation<br />
and orthopedic divisions. While in New<br />
Orleans he was active in<br />
Rotary. He was also an<br />
active Rotarian in Rome,<br />
where he held various<br />
board positions for many<br />
years. Later, he had an<br />
opportunity to step into<br />
his first Chief Operation<br />
Officer role at Parkridge<br />
Medical Center in Chattanooga,<br />
TN.<br />
Carlton loves sports,<br />
and watches everything.<br />
“We have a ‘house divided’ with college<br />
football,” he jokes. “My wife, daughter and<br />
I are Georgia fans. Logan is a Georgia Tech<br />
fan, and Dawson roots for Alabama.” In the<br />
nineties, he managed health clubs in Atlanta,<br />
and during the 1996 Summer Olympics<br />
in Atlanta was involved in playing host to<br />
the Japanese judo team, French track team,<br />
and Dutch and American handball teams.<br />
In 1996, he ran his first marathon, and in<br />
2000 did his first Gulf Coast Triathlon in<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, followed by two more Ironman<br />
Florida races in 2004 and 2010. He<br />
also completed Ironman Louisville twice<br />
and Ironman Lake Placid once. “I like the<br />
cross training between swimming, running<br />
and cycling,” he says. “I grew up a swimmer,<br />
but stopped at 14 to play tennis full<br />
time.” He went on to play tennis in college,<br />
taught tennis and became a certified teaching<br />
pro. “If this healthcare thing doesn’t<br />
work out, I’ll go back to hitting balls on the<br />
tennis court!” he laughs.<br />
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With proactive options such as advanced<br />
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Upon entering Parkway Dental Associates located<br />
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Dr. Gregory W. Goodreau (pictured left),<br />
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sister, brother-in-law and wife are dentists<br />
as well. He received his BS Degree in microbiology<br />
from Auburn University, and his<br />
DMD Degree from the University <strong>of</strong> Florida<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Dentistry.<br />
Dr. Russell T. Richardson (pictured right),<br />
was born and raised in Texas, graduated<br />
from Texan Christian University with a BA<br />
in business and a minor in Spanish. He also<br />
attended Florida State University for his advanced<br />
science studies before attending the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Florida College <strong>of</strong> Dentistry,<br />
where he received his DMD degree.<br />
Dr. Melanie Walters (pictured center), a graduate<br />
<strong>of</strong> the University Of Maryland Dental<br />
School, grew up in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> where she<br />
attended both Gulf Coast Community College<br />
and Auburn University. She practiced<br />
dentistry with her father, Dr. George Goodreau,<br />
until his retirement and joined Parkway<br />
Dental Associates in 2006.<br />
Additional services include:<br />
• Cosmetic Procedures<br />
• Family & Restorative Dentistry<br />
• Crowns, Bridges, Veneers<br />
• Dentures & Partials<br />
• Digital X-rays<br />
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For more information<br />
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9<br />
Sleep Apnea<br />
What It Means &<br />
How It Can Affect You<br />
Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder characterized<br />
by abnormal pauses in breathing<br />
or instance <strong>of</strong> abnormally low<br />
breathing during sleep. Each pause<br />
in breathing, called an apnea, can last<br />
from a few seconds to minutes, and<br />
may occur five to 30 times or more per<br />
hour. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with<br />
an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram,<br />
or “sleep study.”<br />
There are three forms <strong>of</strong> sleep apnea:<br />
central (CSA), obstructive (OSA) and<br />
complex or mixed sleep apnea (a<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> central and obstructive).<br />
In CSA, there is a central block<br />
and a lack <strong>of</strong> respiratory effort. In<br />
OSA, breathing is interrupted by a<br />
physical block to airflow despite respiratory<br />
effort, and snoring is common<br />
with OSA.<br />
Sleep apnea is recognized more <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
by others because rarely does the<br />
person affected by sleep apnea realize<br />
there is a problem. The symptoms<br />
Dr. William T. McKenzie, M.D. is an American Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Internal Medicine physician, Board Certified by<br />
the ABIM in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.<br />
include loud snoring, excessive daytime<br />
sleepiness, depression, fatigue,<br />
reduced resistance to infection, and<br />
choking or gasping for breath.<br />
Normally, the muscles that control<br />
the tongue and s<strong>of</strong>t palate hold the<br />
airway open. When the muscles relax<br />
the airway narrows. <strong>This</strong> can lead to<br />
snoring and breathing difficulties. If<br />
the muscles relax too much, the airway<br />
can collapse and become blocked<br />
causing obstructed breathing (OSA).<br />
In recent studies, 90% <strong>of</strong> stroke victims<br />
also suffer OSA; a person with<br />
OSA is four times more likely to have<br />
a heart attack. The risk factors include<br />
stroke, diabetes, obesity, memory loss,<br />
heart disease and high blood pressure.<br />
Treatment options to relieve OSA<br />
include CPAP devices, Oral Appliance<br />
Therapy, and surgery for the more<br />
severe cases. Your physician will determine<br />
the best treatment based on<br />
your sleep study test.<br />
The Sleep Apnea Network, SleepApneaNetwork.org,<br />
is designed to keep<br />
the public informed about the symptoms,<br />
risk factors and latest alternatives<br />
to benefit persons with sleep<br />
apnea. For more information about<br />
the Sleep Apnea Network, contact Dr.<br />
William T. McKenzie at (850) 522-5864.<br />
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“Faith<br />
Board for 16 years.<br />
<strong>This</strong> passionate woman considers herself<br />
very lucky to have her extended family living<br />
nearby. “My entire family gets together<br />
after church on Sundays,” she explains.<br />
“My family, my brother and two sisters and<br />
their families. There’s usually about 15 <strong>of</strong><br />
us. We’ve done that my whole life. We all<br />
go to different churches, then have lunch<br />
together at my mom’s, who cooks really<br />
good meals. It’s our time to catch up and<br />
“I feel I was put on this Earth<br />
to help people in<br />
whatever way I can.”<br />
it’s how we stay in touch with each other.<br />
I just don’t know life without this. I really<br />
cherish this.”<br />
Kim Bodine moved to Bay County when<br />
she was five, from Mobile, Alabama. Her<br />
parents both worked at Brookley Air Force<br />
Base there, and transferred to Tyndall AFB<br />
when that base closed. She has fond memories<br />
<strong>of</strong> coming to the beach as a child.<br />
“I think everyone in Alabama loves the<br />
beach,” she says. “My parents would take<br />
us to the beach regularly. I grew up going<br />
to the jetties in St. Andrews State Park and I<br />
take our kids there still, put a mask on them,<br />
and they are entertained for hours!”<br />
Interview by Marta Rose<br />
Kim grew up in Callaway and graduated<br />
from Rutherford High School. She received<br />
her Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree at FSU in<br />
Tallahassee. After college she moved away<br />
and went to work at Parisian, a family-owned<br />
department store which is large in the south.<br />
Kim opened the Dothan store, then moved to<br />
Birmingham and became a buyer for women’s<br />
accessories. After a couple <strong>of</strong> years she<br />
wanted to be closer to family and moved back<br />
to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, where she began working at<br />
Sunshine Junior Food Stores. “There were<br />
352 stores in five states,” she remembers. “I<br />
traveled the five states and learned a lot working<br />
there – about responsibility, corporate<br />
sales and about management.”<br />
Above left: Kim Bodine, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, photographed on April 2, 2012 with Governor Rick Scott and Gary Ross, Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> 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<br />
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<br />
the Port St. Joe Summer Camp.<br />
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It was around that time that Kim discovered<br />
the Job Training Partnership Act<br />
(JTPA) Program, which has since evolved<br />
into the Workforce Investment Act, as it is<br />
known today. “I was interested in becoming<br />
a counselor in the JTPA Program at then<br />
the Gulf Coast Community College,” she<br />
says. The program provided assistance to<br />
disadvantaged populations who needed financial<br />
assistance to obtain training. “You<br />
knew you weren’t just changing a person’s<br />
life; you were changing their whole family’s<br />
life. I felt that I had found my calling.”<br />
She began working at Gulf Coast<br />
State College in 1992 as a case manager,<br />
and loved it. She went back to school and<br />
earned her Master’s Degree in Public<br />
Administration at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> West Florida while working as<br />
a case manager. Within 15 months<br />
she became director <strong>of</strong> the program,<br />
and was director for three years. In<br />
1995, Governor Chiles redesigned<br />
the state’s workforce system. <strong>This</strong><br />
region originally comprised eight<br />
counties, and with the redesign was<br />
split into two regions. Kim became<br />
the Executive Director for the newly<br />
formed three county region made up<br />
<strong>of</strong> Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties<br />
in 1996, where she built the program<br />
from scratch. “I had a real opportunity,”<br />
she says. “You only get one <strong>of</strong><br />
these job opportunities in a lifetime.<br />
I was really blessed. What I love is<br />
to hear someone speak about getting<br />
training…’You guys helped me get training<br />
and now I’m a nurse and my whole family<br />
is doing better.’”<br />
Currently, the Workforce Board has a budget<br />
<strong>of</strong> $6.3 million and 39 funding streams.<br />
“I’ve put everything we do at the Workforce<br />
Board into three buckets,” Kim explains.<br />
“One <strong>of</strong> those is about education and<br />
training. People are laid <strong>of</strong>f, unemployed,<br />
financially or economically disadvantaged,<br />
and our youth programs are also in this<br />
bucket. Everything in this bucket is about<br />
training people for jobs, whether they’re<br />
nine years old or 70 years old. We prepare<br />
them for the workforce, primarily in the traditional<br />
sense through classroom training.<br />
In Gulf County, we have a partnership with<br />
the Jessie Ball duPont Port St. Joe Capacity<br />
Building Fund which allows us to work<br />
with more than 100 kids full time in the<br />
summer months. We help them with reading,<br />
math, sports, teamwork skills and job<br />
readiness. Some people don’t understand<br />
this as workforce readiness, but our youth<br />
are the workforce <strong>of</strong> tomorrow, so we feel<br />
like we are making a good investment with<br />
these kinds <strong>of</strong> programs.”<br />
Kim explains that the second bucket is what<br />
the Workforce Center does through its operations.<br />
“We enjoy a strong relationship<br />
with Gulf Coast State College who operates<br />
the Workforce Center,” she explains.<br />
“Employer services, job-seeker services.<br />
From someone being laid <strong>of</strong>f and filing unemployment<br />
to resume assistance to computer<br />
skills training such as Word and Excel<br />
training.” Last year the center hosted over<br />
200 job fairs, and it additionally provides labor<br />
exchange services. “When a company<br />
downsizes or closes, we want to connect<br />
with the talent that has lost their job and try<br />
to quickly get them plugged back into the<br />
workforce,” she says. “We went to Sally<br />
Mae to meet with employees and help them<br />
with their next step. We also meet with<br />
employers on training issues, training computer<br />
programs, etc.”<br />
The third bucket is all about economic and<br />
community development. The Workforce<br />
Board works closely with the two chambers<br />
<strong>of</strong> commerce and Bay Economic Development<br />
Alliance. “We can provide complete<br />
recruitment, have all applicants come to<br />
their website or ours, screen applications<br />
and pre-screen interviews, pull labor market<br />
data for businesses, unemployment rate,<br />
etc.” she says. “We know that job creation<br />
is key to our community’s economic prosperity.”<br />
Kim believes that our children are our future,<br />
and shaping our children is the most<br />
important thing we will ever do. “In my<br />
work and in life, I think that our children<br />
need us more than ever,” she says. “It is<br />
our job to shape them and have a positive<br />
impact on them. Kids are so smart now,<br />
but I really worry because they are so much<br />
more comfortable interfacing electronically<br />
than in person. We work with a large number<br />
<strong>of</strong> youth in all three counties and <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
I see children, especially teenagers, raising<br />
themselves. No role model in the home,<br />
and single parent families really<br />
struggling to hold it all together. We<br />
see youth aging out <strong>of</strong> foster care,<br />
and those who realistically need to<br />
be in foster care. I know from our<br />
work with state partners that there<br />
is a dire shortage for foster parents.<br />
It breaks my heart.” She also has<br />
concerns about the changes in legislation<br />
including the large amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> testing and “gate keeping” tests.<br />
“Our culture is different from India<br />
and China,” she says. “Our country<br />
tends to preserve and protect childhood,<br />
perhaps at times to a fault. We<br />
want our kids to have a good childhood<br />
experience unmarred by many<br />
<strong>of</strong> the responsibilities that other cultures<br />
consider routine. Looking at<br />
the new standards for high school<br />
graduation makes me concerned for the<br />
kids who aren’t college bound. We may be<br />
so focused on raising the standards for education<br />
that we alienate many students who<br />
might be good workers but will just give up<br />
on the high school diploma.”<br />
Kim lives with her husband Bob and her<br />
two sons, Ryan, 17, and Noah, 14. Bob<br />
was the Workforce Board director in Tallahassee,<br />
and is now retired. “He sometimes<br />
gives me Workforce coaching,” she says.<br />
Kim’s job and interests are very related.<br />
“It’s probably in my DNA to help other<br />
people,” she says. “I am very optimistic,<br />
and feel I was put on this Earth to help<br />
people in whatever way I can. There’s always<br />
someone – from church, a neighbor,<br />
through my job – who needs help. That’s<br />
the person I’m going to be drawn to.”<br />
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to the<br />
WATERSIDE CHIROPRACTIC<br />
Dr. Mike Smith at the<br />
Sebring 12hr International<br />
Race with Winning BMW<br />
Factory Racecar<br />
Drivers Dirk Müller,<br />
Joey Hand, and Jon<br />
Summerton.<br />
Left: Dr. Smith provides the "winning edge"<br />
pre-race chiropractic treatment utilizing<br />
“computerized physical medicine” to NASCAR<br />
DRIVER and winner <strong>of</strong> the INDIANAPOLIS<br />
500 to Juan Pablo Montoya just minutes<br />
before the start <strong>of</strong> the race. Montoya has<br />
won seven FORMULA ONE races and the<br />
prestigious MONACO GRAND PRIX.<br />
Right: Dr. Sylvia Smith and Ashley Judd at<br />
the Long <strong>Beach</strong> California Gran Prix 2012.
Dr. Sylvia and Mike Smith at the<br />
Nürburgring, Germany. Dr. Smith<br />
took honors at the Eifelrennen<br />
Competition.<br />
Left: Dr. Sylvia Smith with<br />
actor/race car driver Patrick<br />
Dempsey, star <strong>of</strong> Grey’s<br />
Anatomy before the race.<br />
Right: Dr. Mike Smith<br />
adjusting Winning BMW<br />
Driver Joey Hand on Pit Row.<br />
Left: Dr. Sylvia and Dr. Mike<br />
Smith with motorsport<br />
legend, Mario Andretti at<br />
the Miami Indy Car Race<br />
Championship Finale.<br />
Ft. Walton <strong>Beach</strong><br />
362-6767<br />
212 NW Racetrack Rd.<br />
Ft. Walton <strong>Beach</strong>, FL<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
769-2220<br />
3210 Highway 77<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, FL<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
234-2242<br />
12139 PCB Parkway<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL<br />
WaterSide<br />
CHIROPRACTIC<br />
Santa Rosa <strong>Beach</strong><br />
622-0062<br />
2441 Highway 98, Suite 103<br />
Santa Rosa <strong>Beach</strong>, FL<br />
Pensacola<br />
484-7735<br />
1421 E. Nine Mile Rd.<br />
Pensacola, FL<br />
Crestview<br />
398-8985<br />
1695 S. Ferdon Blvd.<br />
Crestview, FL<br />
Tallahassee<br />
402-9060<br />
1838 NE Capital Circle<br />
Tallahassee, FL
Health & Wellness | Living Healthy<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellness<br />
Dance Me to the Moon<br />
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Celebrates 65 Years<br />
and 27 Years in the Florida Panhandle<br />
9<br />
Longevity goes hand<br />
and hand with success. As<br />
the saying goes, “You can’t<br />
learn a new language over<br />
night,” and the same goes<br />
for dancing. Success happens<br />
through commitment.<br />
Fred Astaire Dance Studio is<br />
committed to excellence and<br />
integrity; its mission is to enrich<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> everyone who<br />
walks through their doors.”<br />
Fred Astaire’s unique teaching<br />
method includes regularly<br />
scheduled private instruction<br />
as well as group sessions<br />
and practice sessions.<br />
Students are introduced to<br />
the basics <strong>of</strong> several dances<br />
and learn the Fred Astaire<br />
method <strong>of</strong> teaching. Starter<br />
courses are available.<br />
Private instruction with one<br />
or more key teachers gives<br />
the specialized and personalized<br />
attention necessary to<br />
look and feel great on the<br />
dance floor. You will receive<br />
the necessary tools to<br />
lead or follow any partner.<br />
The studio is open<br />
from 11:45 am to 8:45<br />
pm Monday through<br />
Friday, and on Saturday<br />
by appointment. In<br />
most cases, instructors<br />
can work around the<br />
students’ schedules,<br />
including weekends.<br />
Group lessons are a<br />
necessary part <strong>of</strong> becoming<br />
a comfortable dancer<br />
because this is where<br />
patterns are learned. As<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the Fred<br />
Astaire dance studio, students<br />
receive unlimited<br />
group sessions. Group<br />
lessons provide opportunities<br />
to meet other students<br />
with similar dancing goals.<br />
Semi dressy practice parties<br />
are held every Thursday<br />
evening with classic hits <strong>of</strong><br />
yesterday, and more casual<br />
practice parties every Friday<br />
evening featuring today’s hit<br />
music. For more information<br />
visit:<br />
Fredastairepanamacity.com.<br />
9<br />
Protect Your Eyes<br />
The next time you<br />
head to the beach or out<br />
on the water, and you go to<br />
grab that bottle <strong>of</strong> SPF 50<br />
to lather down with head to<br />
toe, just stop for one minute<br />
and ask yourself, “Why<br />
don’t I just use some baby<br />
oil instead?”<br />
Sound crazy? Well, while<br />
many <strong>of</strong> us would not<br />
dream <strong>of</strong> doing this for the<br />
fear <strong>of</strong> the damage that it<br />
would do to our skin, most<br />
never seem to take the time<br />
to think about the damage<br />
the same UV rays can do<br />
to our eyes! And yes, your<br />
eyes can get sunburned just<br />
like our skin does. When<br />
you do not protect your<br />
eyes, the UV rays can damage<br />
the membrane that<br />
coats the inside <strong>of</strong> the eye<br />
or even worse, repeated<br />
exposure causes damage to<br />
the lens which may eventually<br />
cause cataracts.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> this can be prevented<br />
simply by wearing a quality<br />
pair <strong>of</strong> sunglasses that <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
100% UVA and UVB. Yet<br />
many people still choose<br />
to wear nothing or even<br />
worse, a pair <strong>of</strong> glasses that<br />
block only a partial amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> UV light. Many explain<br />
their decision to do so<br />
based on the higher cost <strong>of</strong><br />
a good pair <strong>of</strong> sunglasses<br />
versus a low-end pair. Well<br />
I say:<br />
“Though cataract and other<br />
eye surgeries are becoming<br />
more affordable, it is still<br />
much cheaper and safer to<br />
just go out and buy a nice<br />
pair <strong>of</strong> Costa, Ray-Ban,<br />
Oakley or any other quality<br />
sunglass to simply prevent<br />
the damage in the first<br />
place.”<br />
For more information stop<br />
by Sunglass World in Pier<br />
Park or visit sunglassworld.<br />
net.<br />
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HealthSouth<br />
Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital<br />
Know the Difference in Inpatient Rehabilitation for Better Recovery<br />
New technologies and treatments are<br />
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By knowing the difference and choosing<br />
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Daily Physician Visits<br />
Patients are evaluated by a physician<br />
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24/7 Rehabilitation RNs<br />
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Three Hours <strong>of</strong> Therapy a Day,<br />
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Unlike nursing homes, HealthSouth<br />
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five days a week.<br />
Weekly Team Conferences<br />
Each patient’s physician, therapists,<br />
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on progress made by the patient on<br />
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A higher level <strong>of</strong> care in rehabilitation<br />
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outcomes. For more information or to<br />
arrange for a free home evaluation, call<br />
HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation<br />
Hospital at (850) 814-8600.<br />
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Health & Wellness<br />
D I R E C T O R Y<br />
AMBULANCE &<br />
EMERGENCY<br />
MEDICAL SERVICE<br />
Lifeguard Ambulance<br />
726 Airport Road, PC<br />
(850) 785-0911<br />
lifeguardambulance.com<br />
CHIROPRACTORS<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Chiropractic Clinic<br />
2427 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 234-2387<br />
beachchiropractic.com<br />
Calhoun Chiropractic Center<br />
16600 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 230-1288<br />
Gulf Coast Chiropractic &<br />
Rehab<br />
1008 Jenks Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 215-3000<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chiropractic<br />
8406 PCB Parkway, #D, PCB<br />
(850) 249-9355<br />
pcchiro.com<br />
Waterside Chiropractic<br />
12133 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 234-2242<br />
watersidechiropractic.com<br />
DANCE STUDIOS<br />
Fred Astaire Dance Studio<br />
2401 Ruth Hentz Ave, PC<br />
(850) 873-6269<br />
fredastaire.com<br />
DENTISTRY<br />
Emerald Coast Dental Spa<br />
3135 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 249-9311<br />
emeraldcoastdentalspa.com<br />
Gangwisch, Grandy & Melzer<br />
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry<br />
530 Florida Ave., Lynn Haven<br />
(850) 271-2341<br />
baysmiledocs.com<br />
Goodreau & Richardson<br />
Dentistry / Parkway Dental<br />
Associates<br />
17350 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 230-3364<br />
parkwaydentalassoc.com<br />
PCB Center for Cosmetic &<br />
Family Dentistry<br />
309 R Jackson Blvd, Ste 102<br />
PCB<br />
(850) 235-2299<br />
pcbdentist.com<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Dental Studio<br />
2410 St. Andrews Blvd, Ste C<br />
PCB<br />
(850) 784-0700<br />
Smile Specialists Orthodontics<br />
218 S. Arnold Road, PCB<br />
(850) 785-1571<br />
smilespecialistsortho.com<br />
Stephen Myers, D.M.D.<br />
10510 Hutchison Blvd, PCB<br />
(850) 234-7080<br />
scmyersdmd.com<br />
GYMS<br />
Gold’s Gym<br />
11205 Hutchison Blvd, PCB<br />
(850) 233-2111<br />
goldsgympc.com<br />
Gymnastics Plus<br />
1816 Allison Avenue, PCB<br />
(850) 249-1155<br />
gymnasticsplus.com<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Health Club<br />
& Spa<br />
1598 N. Balboa Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 912-2348<br />
panamacityhealthclub.com<br />
Rock Pile<br />
8340 Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road, PCB<br />
(850) 249-7725<br />
rockpilepcb.com<br />
HEARING<br />
Beltone Hearing Center<br />
12234 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 763-0801<br />
beltone.com/hearwell<br />
HOSPITALS<br />
Bay Medical Center<br />
615 N. Bonita Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 769-1511<br />
baymedical.org<br />
Gulf Coast Medical Center<br />
449 W. 23rd Street, PC<br />
(850) 769-8341<br />
gcmc-pc.com<br />
Sacred Heart Hospital on<br />
the Emerald Coast<br />
7800 Hwy 98 W, Miramar Bch<br />
(850) 278-3000<br />
sacredheartemerald.org<br />
MEDICAL SERVICES<br />
& CLINICS<br />
Albert F. Mapp, Jr. MD<br />
489 N. Tyndall Parkway, PC<br />
(850) 763-5689<br />
Arthritis and Infusion Center<br />
2917 Highway 77, PC<br />
(850) 873-6748<br />
drcrayton.net<br />
Bay Walk-in Clinic<br />
8811 Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road, PC<br />
(850) 234-8511<br />
baywalkinclinic.com<br />
CareSouth Homecare<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
229 Southwood Drive, PC<br />
(850) 522-4211<br />
caresouth.com<br />
Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center<br />
12238 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 233-0264<br />
skinandveins.com<br />
Covenant Hospice<br />
107 W. 19th Street, PC<br />
(850) 785-3040<br />
covenanthospice.org<br />
Davita West <strong>Beach</strong> Dialysis<br />
16201 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 233-8379<br />
davita.com<br />
Digestive Diseases Center<br />
204 E. 19th Street, PC<br />
(850) 763-5409<br />
digestivediseasescenter.com<br />
Emerald Coast Behavioral<br />
1940 Harrison Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 763-0017<br />
emeraldcoastbehavioral.com<br />
Emerald Coast Hospice<br />
2925 Martin Luther King<br />
Blvd, PC<br />
(850) 769-0055<br />
gentiva.com/hospice<br />
Emerald Coast Rheumatology<br />
2202 State Ave, Ste 104, PC<br />
(850) 215-6400<br />
drkenawy.com<br />
Emerald Coast Urgent Care<br />
11111 PCB Pkwy, Ste 2, PCB<br />
(850) 236-8655<br />
emeraldcoasturgentcare.com<br />
First Choice Therapy Services<br />
12234 PCB Pkwy, Ste B, PCB<br />
(850) 249-1603<br />
1stchoicept.com<br />
Florida Medical Laboratory<br />
12240 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 249-3830<br />
fmedlab.com<br />
Fresenius Medical Care<br />
2100 Harrison Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 522-5407<br />
fmcna.com<br />
Gulf Coast Dermatology<br />
2505 Harrison Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 234-2597<br />
gulfcoastderm.com<br />
Gulf <strong>View</strong> Family Medical<br />
Center<br />
16900 Front <strong>Beach</strong> Rd, PCB<br />
(850) 234-1898<br />
Healthsouth Emerald Coast<br />
Rehabilitation Hospital<br />
1847 Florida Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 914-8633<br />
healthsouth.com<br />
Healthy Start <strong>of</strong> Bay, Franklin<br />
& Gulf Counties<br />
907 Cherry Street, PC<br />
(850) 872-4130<br />
healthystartbfg.org<br />
Myra Reed MD PA &<br />
Associates<br />
1814 Thomas Drive, PC<br />
(850) 249-5000<br />
myrareedmd.com<br />
Northwest Florida Surgery<br />
Center<br />
767 Airport Road, PC<br />
(850) 747-0400<br />
nwfsc.com<br />
Omni Home Care<br />
2211 St. Andrews Blvd., PC<br />
(850) 215-4061<br />
omnihha.com<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Surgery Center<br />
1800 Jenks Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 769-3191<br />
pcsurgery.org<br />
Sacred Heart Medical Group<br />
120 R Jackson Blvd., PCB<br />
(850) 233-6922<br />
shhpens.org<br />
Seawind Medical Clinic<br />
16181 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 249-1000<br />
seawindmedicalclinic.com<br />
Steven E. Goodwiller, M.D.,<br />
P.A. Orthopedic Surgery<br />
402 W. 19th Street, PC<br />
(850) 763-6179<br />
Tommy Hamm Sr. Cancer<br />
Center<br />
301 W. 26th St, Lynn Haven<br />
(850) 914-0700<br />
nwfho.com<br />
Vascular Associates<br />
1836 Florida Avenue, PC<br />
(850) 872-8510<br />
arteryandveins.com<br />
NUTRITION<br />
4 Health<br />
1101 Sawgrass Ct, # 302, PCB<br />
(850) 960-6026<br />
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marshaduvall<br />
Nutrition Zone<br />
1010 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 832-3170<br />
The Fit Devil<br />
P.O. Box 27643, PCB<br />
(850) 238-0431<br />
thefitdevil.com<br />
OPTICAL &<br />
OPTOMETRY<br />
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Eyeglasses<br />
1000 E. 23rd Street, PC<br />
(850)872-1200<br />
twopair.com<br />
Eye Center <strong>of</strong> North Florida<br />
10900 Hutchison Blvd., PCB<br />
(850) 234-1829<br />
eyecenter<strong>of</strong>northflorida.com<br />
Pearle Vision<br />
11570 PCB Parkway, PCB<br />
(850) 230-4433<br />
pearlevisionpcb@gmail.com<br />
Retina Specialty Institute<br />
2101 Northside Dr, #704, PC<br />
(850) 747-3999<br />
retinaspecialty.com<br />
SALONS & SPAS<br />
Chop Shop Hair Studio<br />
515 Evergreen St, Ste B, PCB<br />
(850) 249-9006<br />
Cindy’s<br />
3129 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 234-7804<br />
pamperedatcindys.com<br />
Fusion Spa Salon<br />
101 Bluefish Dr, Ste 115, PCB<br />
(850) 233-2771<br />
befusion.com<br />
Great Clips<br />
2433 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 249-4224<br />
greatclips.com<br />
Massage Envy<br />
15801 LC Hilton Dr, Ste 120,<br />
PCB<br />
(850) 563-0070<br />
massageenvy.com<br />
Mindy Barnes Skin Care<br />
3001 W. 10th St, Unit 101A,<br />
PC<br />
(850) 774-2549<br />
mindybarnesspa.com<br />
Z’Salon<br />
312 Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
(850) 230-1651<br />
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Rheumatologist?<br />
“Rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis are destructive diseases that,<br />
left untreated, will eventually lead to some form <strong>of</strong> immobility. “<br />
Aymen A. Kenawy M.D., Board-Certified Rheumatologist<br />
What is a<br />
You may have asked yourself, “What is a<br />
Rheumatologist?” Rheumatologists are internists<br />
who specialize in the treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
arthritis, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal pain<br />
disorders and certain autoimmune diseases.<br />
There are over 100 types <strong>of</strong> these diseases,<br />
which include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,<br />
gout, lupus, psoriatic arthritis,<br />
Sjogren’s, osteoporosis, bursitis and tendonitis,<br />
just to name a few.<br />
It’s crucial to make an accurate diagnosis<br />
prior to receiving treatment. So what are the<br />
symptoms to look for? “Rheumatoid arthritis<br />
typically has a symmetrical distribution,<br />
while gout and psoriatic arthritis have an<br />
asymmetrical distribution. All three primarily<br />
involve small-to-intermediate joints, such<br />
as those in the wrists, hands, ankles, and feet.<br />
The three primary signs <strong>of</strong> arthritis are pain,<br />
swelling, and stiffness. Pain is your body’s<br />
natural response to inflammation. If a person<br />
experiences any <strong>of</strong> these three symptoms, he<br />
or she should be evaluated by a rheumatologist,”<br />
states Dr. Kenawy.<br />
Dr. Kenawy brings a wealth <strong>of</strong> clinical experience<br />
and training from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Florida and Shands Hospital, where he completed<br />
his residency in internal medicine, and<br />
fellowship in rheumatology. He feels that<br />
training in one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s top medical<br />
centers has allowed him to provide his patients<br />
with the most advanced, accurate and<br />
up-to-date treatment available for rheumatic<br />
diseases.<br />
“Treatments for rheumatic diseases have advanced<br />
drastically over the past 10 years,”<br />
explains Dr. Kenawy. “Oral, self-injection,<br />
and intravenous (IV) medications are currently<br />
available. Depending on the aggressiveness<br />
and severity <strong>of</strong> the disease, single<br />
or combination therapy may be used. The<br />
patient’s preference should always be taken<br />
into consideration when it comes to treatment.<br />
When indicated, IV infusion therapy is<br />
typically a more effective treatment and associated<br />
with quicker response rates.”<br />
Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, and Psoriatic Arthritis<br />
are three <strong>of</strong> the most common inflammatory<br />
arthritides in the United States. It is<br />
estimated that around 6 million people in the<br />
United States report having experienced gout<br />
at some point in their lives. Gout is the most<br />
common form <strong>of</strong> inflammatory arthritis in<br />
men over the age <strong>of</strong> 40.<br />
About 1% <strong>of</strong> the US population (women 3<br />
times more <strong>of</strong>ten than men) is afflicted by<br />
rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, systemic autoimmune<br />
inflammatory disorder that can affect<br />
many tissues and organs, but principally<br />
attacks joints.<br />
Psoriatic arthritis is a form <strong>of</strong> arthritis that <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
is accompanied by psoriasis. Psoriasis is a<br />
common, chronic skin condition that causes<br />
red, scaly patches on the body. About 1 in 20<br />
people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic<br />
arthritis. In most cases, psoriasis comes before<br />
the arthritis. The arthritis may be mild<br />
and involve only a few joints, especially<br />
those at the end <strong>of</strong> the fingers or toes. In some<br />
people, the disease may be severe and affect<br />
many joints, including the spine. Pitting and<br />
splitting <strong>of</strong> the fingernails are also commonly<br />
found in patients with psoriatic arthritis.<br />
The addition <strong>of</strong> diagnostic and procedural<br />
musculo-skeletal ultrasonagraphy has propelled<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> rheumatology and drastically<br />
advanced the archaic approach to diagnosing,<br />
treating and monitoring rheumatic<br />
diseases.<br />
In addition to Board Certification in Rheumatology<br />
and Internal Medicine, Dr. Aymen A.<br />
Kenawy is also the area’s only Rheumatologist<br />
to be certified by the Ultrasound School<br />
<strong>of</strong> North American Rheumatologist (USO-<br />
NAR) in diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal<br />
ultrasonagraphy. He has achieved<br />
Fellow status with the American College <strong>of</strong><br />
Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.<br />
If Dr. Kenawy seems right at home in <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>, it’s because he grew up here. In<br />
fact, some <strong>of</strong> his patients remember him as<br />
a kid working in the Olive Leaves Nutrition<br />
Center, his father’s business. Dr. Kenawy<br />
believes that his experience working with<br />
his father gives him insight into integrative<br />
medicine.<br />
“Growing up in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> has taught me<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> giving back to my community.<br />
After completing my training at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Florida and Shand’s Hospital,<br />
I decided to move back home to provide<br />
quality care in the field <strong>of</strong> Rheumatology,”<br />
remarks Dr. Kenawy.<br />
“The medications and diagnostic tests available<br />
to rheumatologist have advanced dramatically<br />
over the past decade,” says Dr.<br />
Kenawy. “Accurate diagnosis and early<br />
treatment are important in preventing joint<br />
damage, immobility, and preserving quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> life. Early detection and treatment can halt<br />
disease progression.”<br />
Dr. Kenawy brings the latest technologies<br />
and knowledge for the treatment <strong>of</strong> joint and<br />
muscle disorders to our area including diagnosis<br />
with Ultrasound technology and other<br />
cutting-edge medicinal strategies.<br />
As the area’s only Board-Certified Rheumatologist,<br />
Dr. Kenawy looks forward to helping<br />
his patients live arthritis-free!<br />
v v v<br />
(850) 215-6400 DrKenawy.com<br />
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BAY COUNTY’S ONLY BOARD-CERTIFIED<br />
RHEUMATOLOGIST<br />
Dr. Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR<br />
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a few minutes withMario Gisbert<br />
Interview by Marta Rose<br />
Mario Gisbert was born in Guagua, project architect. His work there was almost 17 and we go back through it…those are cool<br />
Cuba, an area consisting <strong>of</strong> farm strictly commercial; 50% was for three universities:<br />
Florida A & M, Florida State Uni-<br />
memories.”<br />
land and cattle country in the center<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cuba. When he was only four years versity and Tallahassee Community College.<br />
In 1997, Mario was <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity to<br />
get into project management on the development<br />
side. He was hired as a junior manager<br />
old he moved to Miami with this mother, Another 30% <strong>of</strong> his work was for law <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />
where he grew up and lived until the age <strong>of</strong> 10% was for banks, and 10% was for restaurants.<br />
“Both firms had between 15 and 25<br />
on a $54 million budget project, but within<br />
18. He then relocated to North Florida, and<br />
four months became a senior project manager.<br />
The project was Campus Crusade for<br />
from 1980 to 1997 lived in Tallahassee. Mario<br />
attended Florida A&M University, where cept to turning over the keys. Once a person<br />
employees, so you took a project from con-<br />
Christ, headquartered in Orlando, and Mario<br />
he received his Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Architecture and got on a project, they didn’t leave a project.”<br />
was hired as a consultant to the owner. “<strong>This</strong><br />
Masters <strong>of</strong> Architecture degrees. “One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
In 1996/97 Mario worked on the Kleman was a 325,000 square foot <strong>of</strong>fice complex<br />
things I live by, and learned from my mom,<br />
Plaza, a two-city block urban development on 87 acres,” Mario recalls. “We extended<br />
is not to judge people,” he says. He learned<br />
in downtown Tallahassee containing the power eight miles and extended water four<br />
the credence ‘do onto others as you would<br />
Florida League <strong>of</strong> Cities Building, the Leon miles. We converted a cow pasture into an<br />
have them do unto you’ at the Baptist school<br />
County Science Center, a small amphitheatre,<br />
a multi-level parking garage, and a park manager for Lincoln Property Company in<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice complex!” He also worked as a project<br />
he attended in Miami. A poignant moment<br />
came in the seventh grade, during a teacher’s<br />
with four large fountains and a large green. Orlando, overseeing the development <strong>of</strong> Lincoln<br />
Plaza, a 275,000 sq. ft., 16 story <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
discussion about different societies and different<br />
beliefs. “Sometimes we need to be<br />
“I carried my daughter<br />
Elaine through<br />
the complex in downtown Orlando; the fourth<br />
more flexible, and try to see other people’s<br />
Plaza when<br />
phase <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice buildings in Celebration; and<br />
viewpoints,” he says.<br />
she was a<br />
the second phase <strong>of</strong> Maitland Concourse.<br />
“Architecture is a service industry,” he says. baby,” he<br />
When 9-11 happened, the dot-com companies<br />
all went away, high-rise buildings were<br />
“You’re trying to determine what the needs reflects.<br />
are for your client and for the users, and “Now<br />
not the best place to be at that time, and the<br />
you’re trying to provide for those needs. The she’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice market tanked. Mario had been looking<br />
for a job and heard that St. Joe was look-<br />
reward in designing a project is getting to see<br />
the people using that project, enjoying the<br />
ing for someone in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. He<br />
views that you helped create, and seeing the<br />
submitted his resume, and the next day he<br />
positive effects it has.”<br />
had a four-hour phone interview. The following<br />
day he drove to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
From 1984 to 1986 Mario was employed<br />
with the architectural firm Clemons, Rutherford<br />
& Associates in Tallahassee. He worked<br />
ment; and the day after he met with the<br />
and interviewed with the director <strong>of</strong> develop-<br />
primarily on hospital and medical <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
head <strong>of</strong> commercial development back<br />
renovations projects. After completing<br />
a Master’s Degree in 1988, he was<br />
In 2002, Mario moved to <strong>Panama</strong><br />
in Orlando and was <strong>of</strong>fered the job.<br />
hired by Barnett Fronczak Architects<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> with his wife Deborah and<br />
in Tallahassee. Mario worked with<br />
daughter Elaine (who is a senior at Arnold<br />
High School this this firm for nine years as a pro-<br />
fall).
“The opportunities in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> are endless,” he believes. St. Joe, the largest<br />
land owner in the state <strong>of</strong> Florida, owned a million acres. Mario immediately saw<br />
that whereas he was building vertical buildings in Central Florida, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
was a blank canvas to build on for a community. “A key thing in being the major land<br />
owner,” he notes, “is that there needs to be responsible growth.” From 2002 to 2006<br />
he worked on land use changes and infrastructure including 1,200 acre annexations for<br />
Home Depot, the Ashley Apartment Complex, Lowes, and <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Park,<br />
along with all the out parcels that join those larger developments. He helped with<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the infrastructure <strong>of</strong> Pier Park, and developed design guidelines for <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Parkway (a 25-foot buffer for commercial development and 50-foot landscape<br />
buffer for residential). He worked on the monument signage standards, the<br />
400-acre “clean-up” annexation at Breakfast Point Academy, the small housing development<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> Arnold High School, CVS, Dairy Queen, the balance <strong>of</strong> Palmetto<br />
Trace and balance <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Park. “At St. Joe, the reward came in knowing<br />
that I was part <strong>of</strong> the organization that helped bring Home Depot, Lowes and Pier<br />
Park to a community that was ready for that stage <strong>of</strong> its development,” he says.<br />
In 2005, he was promoted to Director <strong>of</strong> Development for Gulf and Franklin Counties.<br />
There, he did a 300-acre annexation and land use change for Sacred Heart to be<br />
developed in Port St. Joe. He doubled the size <strong>of</strong> their commerce park, and did land<br />
use for multi-family and commercial developments. At the end <strong>of</strong> 2006, when St.<br />
Joe downsized from a 700-person organization to 300, GAC Contractors hired Mario<br />
as the Project Manager and Design Pre-Construction Coordinator. He worked<br />
on several banks, several retail build outs and some small industrial<br />
projects. In 2010, Mario became Assistant <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. In the summer <strong>of</strong> 2012,<br />
he became <strong>City</strong> Manager. One <strong>of</strong> his focal projects has been<br />
the Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road CRA. DRMP and PBS&J developed the<br />
plans over the prior six years, and Mario inherited the project<br />
in 2010. So far, the 30-year project is on schedule; the South<br />
Thomas Drive section was completed just before spring 2012,<br />
and the Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road side is currently wrapping up.<br />
“We need to get the point across that <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is a family<br />
beach,” he maintains. “For 47 out <strong>of</strong> 52 weeks we are a family<br />
destination location; for five weeks we’re a spring break destination<br />
location.” He points out that unlike Destin, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
has a Back <strong>Beach</strong> and Middle <strong>Beach</strong> Road that accommodates the<br />
locals. Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road is our tourist corridor; Back <strong>Beach</strong> Road<br />
is typically the locals’ corridor. He also observes that the airport<br />
has opened up new markets for us. “The person sitting next to me<br />
on an airplane recently, in Baltimore, had purchased a condo here<br />
because it was half the cost <strong>of</strong> something she could get on the east<br />
coast,” he recalls. “She had to fly here, but driving to the east coast<br />
from Baltimore is a two-hour drive versus just a one-hour flight<br />
from Baltimore to our beaches.”<br />
Mario has a huge love <strong>of</strong> the outdoors and water. He enjoys canoeing,<br />
kayaking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, spear fishing, hiking,<br />
hunting and bow hunting. “If I go to the beach it’s typically<br />
by boat; we mainly go to Shell Island,” he says. “I drive to work<br />
on Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road instead <strong>of</strong> Back <strong>Beach</strong>; it’s really not that<br />
much longer. I get to look at the beautiful beach, see what visitors<br />
we have, and see how the shops are doing.”<br />
Mario feels that <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> has an incredible future.<br />
“If you think <strong>of</strong> the available land, the opportunities we have<br />
with the airport, our unbelievable amenities like the beach, the<br />
bay, our creeks and our 3,000 acre conservation park…it’s a<br />
beautiful place to live.”<br />
v v v<br />
Top: Lincoln Plaza in Orlando. Middle: Mario and his daughter Elaine. Bottom:<br />
8-12 lb. red snapper caught on Mario’s boat, “Otter Be Fishing,” on the last day <strong>of</strong><br />
the 2012 snapper season.<br />
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PANAMA CITY BEACH<br />
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT<br />
By Lauren Williams<br />
There<br />
T<br />
isn’t much that the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Fire Rescue<br />
Department can’t do. When<br />
it comes to public safety,<br />
these are the guys you want<br />
to be serving in your community.<br />
Chief John Daly and his<br />
crew do an outstanding job<br />
<strong>of</strong> going above and beyond with their courageous<br />
performances. With our <strong>Beach</strong>’s<br />
miles <strong>of</strong> shoreline, high-rise condominiums<br />
and large influx <strong>of</strong> visitors navigating their<br />
way around <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, it takes a<br />
talented and dedicated team to make sure<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> can go to bed soundly<br />
at night. Keeping our great city safe isn’t<br />
the only contribution given by the PCB Fire<br />
Rescue Department; they give back in a<br />
much, much bigger way!<br />
It was the year 1970 when “The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>” was formally founded.<br />
The combination <strong>of</strong> the cities <strong>of</strong> Edgewater,<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, Long <strong>Beach</strong> and<br />
West <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> would be the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial make up <strong>of</strong> our community. Once<br />
“The <strong>City</strong>” was established, the merger <strong>of</strong><br />
the two area fire departments would constitute<br />
what we now know as the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Fire Department. What was then a<br />
complete volunteer-driven department that<br />
operated <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> a telephone system and fire<br />
alarm siren, is now a state-<strong>of</strong>-art operation<br />
boasting the best Basic Life Support program<br />
and most trained career Firefighter/<br />
EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic in Bay<br />
County. With those new, major implementations,<br />
the motto “Dedicated to Customer<br />
Service” now runs through the PCBFR<br />
Department’s veins. They wanted to give<br />
the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> a fire department<br />
that gave more to their community<br />
than just putting out fires—they wanted to<br />
give them hope.<br />
Fighting more than just the fires, the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Fire Rescue Departments<br />
also provides:<br />
• Advanced Life Support<br />
• Vehicle Extraction<br />
• Haz-Mat Response<br />
• Water/Surf Rescue<br />
• High Angle Rope Rescue<br />
• Confined Space Rescue<br />
• Fire Prevention/ Safety Classes<br />
• CPR/First Aid courses<br />
• Fire Inspections<br />
• Child car seat safety inspections<br />
• Station/Vehicle tours<br />
• Blood pressure checks<br />
Going above their call <strong>of</strong> duty is obviously<br />
what they do, and serving their “customers”<br />
is what they do best.<br />
As it goes for most people in our nation,<br />
September 11, 2001, will be a date that<br />
forever lives in our minds. As it goes for<br />
most firefighters, it will be a date that forever<br />
lives in their hearts. Almost everyone<br />
can remember the exact time and place<br />
they were when they heard the news <strong>of</strong> that<br />
tragic first plane crash into WTC Tower I.<br />
“I remember being at home and watching<br />
the television,” Lt. Terry Parris recalls, “I<br />
sat there, like most Americans, stunned to<br />
what I was seeing. I remember the emotions<br />
that went through my body when the<br />
towers collapsed and I knew that innocent<br />
people died.” It was this realization that<br />
prompted Lt. Parris to propose the idea <strong>of</strong><br />
a stair climb. It was this idea that materialized<br />
into what is now called the 9-11 Memorial<br />
Stair Climb.<br />
If you were to take someone in the fire service<br />
and strip them <strong>of</strong> their helmet, uniform,<br />
gloves and badge—the brotherhood would<br />
still remain. “The fire service is a true brotherhood,”<br />
according to event coordinator Lt.<br />
Parris. “The firefighters I work with at PCB-<br />
FR are my brothers. When FDNY lost 343<br />
firefighters, I lost 343 <strong>of</strong> my brothers. Ask<br />
any firefighter that has been on the job for<br />
a while and they will tell you the same.” It<br />
is with that reaction and passion that has the<br />
PCBFR Department demonstrated one way<br />
they show their respect and pay tribute to<br />
those who have fallen in the line <strong>of</strong> duty.<br />
<strong>This</strong> year’s 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will<br />
take place on Saturday, September 8, 2012,<br />
50 THE CIRCUIT September/October 2012
at Laketown Wharf Condominiums. The<br />
climb will consist <strong>of</strong> 110 flights <strong>of</strong> stairs<br />
in order to commemorate the 110 flights<br />
<strong>of</strong> stairs the emergency responders had<br />
to climb on that tragic date. In a simple<br />
explanation given by Lt. Parris. “We<br />
climb because they climbed.” All donations<br />
from this event will go toward the<br />
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> might<br />
only be a small 27-mile stretch <strong>of</strong> shoreline,<br />
but the commitment and enthusiasm<br />
<strong>of</strong> the PCBFire Rescue Department<br />
has expanded across the Southeast. Last<br />
year, the event raised over $5,000 and had<br />
climbers from Nebraska, Louisiana, Mississippi,<br />
Alabama, Georgia and Florida.<br />
Our community has seen a lot <strong>of</strong> change and<br />
growth happen over the last ten years, and<br />
the PCBFR Department has certainly kept<br />
up and accomplished volumes together as<br />
a team. Lt. Parris can only describe them<br />
as his Second Family. “I live, eat, train and<br />
work with them 24 hours at a time. I trust<br />
them with my life, and they trust me with<br />
theirs. Our relationship is a unique one that<br />
most people do not understand.”<br />
There can only be growth in store for<br />
Chief Daly and his PCBFR Department.<br />
With consistent philanthropic endeavors<br />
and community appreciation, facing what<br />
the future holds in store for The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> will serve as no easy<br />
feat. The department is already developing<br />
ways on how to be better and faster<br />
in ways to serve our West and East ends<br />
<strong>of</strong> the beach. As unpredictable as the future<br />
is and no matter what it holds, there<br />
is one thing our community can count on<br />
to NEVER change…<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Fire Rescue will always “Provide you<br />
with the highest level <strong>of</strong> protection available.”<br />
The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong> thanks all <strong>of</strong> our men and<br />
women who serve as emergency responders.<br />
We appreciate all you do!<br />
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PANAMA CITY BEACH<br />
9-11<br />
MEMORIAL<br />
STAIR CLIMB<br />
Join us for fun, food, music &<br />
fellowship while raising money<br />
for a great cause<br />
The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Fire Rescue is<br />
hosting their annual 9-11 Memorial<br />
Stair Climb, a charity fundraiser event<br />
with all proceeds going to the National<br />
Fallen Firefighters Foundation, on<br />
September 8, 2012.<br />
The stair climb will remember and<br />
honor the lives <strong>of</strong> those lost on September<br />
11, 2001. The climb will consist<br />
<strong>of</strong> 110 flights <strong>of</strong> stairs (22 story building;<br />
3x up and 2x down, or climb up all 5x)<br />
to duplicate the 110 stories <strong>of</strong> the World<br />
Trade Center Towers that Emergency<br />
Responders climbed that day.<br />
Location<br />
Laketown Wharf Condo’s<br />
9902 South Thomas Drive, PCB<br />
Date & Time<br />
Saturday, September 8, 2012<br />
Start Time: 3:43pm CST (rain or shine).<br />
The climb will be during the afternoon;<br />
dinner & reception awards ceremony<br />
immediately following.<br />
Trophies<br />
Trophies will be awarded for a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> categories. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional pictures<br />
will be available for everyone that<br />
completes the climb. T-shirts will be<br />
available to all participants. Door<br />
prizes will be given away at the awards<br />
ceremony.<br />
Entry Fee<br />
$25 per person<br />
(NFFF is a 501 (c)3 charity; your<br />
donation is tax deductible.)<br />
Extra donations welcome.<br />
Register<br />
For more info and to register, contact<br />
Lt. Terry Parris at 850-819-1156<br />
or tparris@pcbfire.com.<br />
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“SOME LIKE IT HOT” Chef Review<br />
~<br />
Interview by Marta Rose<br />
Christian Navarro was born in Mexico<br />
and grew up on a farm in Jalisco,<br />
a Mexican state rich in history and<br />
natural resources. A large amount <strong>of</strong> Mexican<br />
culture comes from Jalisco, including<br />
mariachi music, ranchera music, tequila<br />
and jaripeo, a form <strong>of</strong> bull fighting. When<br />
Christian was seven, his family migrated<br />
to California. His family has deep culinary<br />
roots, and when he was 14, Christian had an<br />
opportunity to work in a restaurant kitchen<br />
alongside his father, who taught him the fundamental<br />
basics <strong>of</strong> cooking.<br />
“My father and I are very passionate about<br />
food, and he taught me how to cook, old<br />
school-style—doing something over and over,<br />
and appreciating why it is done that way,” says<br />
Christian. “You only learn certain things from<br />
great chefs, not in culinary school.”<br />
When Christian was in 8th grade the family<br />
moved to Indiana. In his senior year <strong>of</strong> high<br />
school, Christian entered a cooking competition<br />
with an old family dish called Chicken<br />
Chapatula. The Jim Wallace Memorial<br />
award is given every four years by the AKA<br />
Career Center in Indiana; Christian won third<br />
place for the entire state with this dish, and his<br />
chicken noodle soup won first place. He went<br />
on to compete in the VICA Culinary Competition,<br />
where he made it to the state finals.<br />
In 1999, Christian attended the Cooking and<br />
Hospitality Institute <strong>of</strong> Chicago (CHIC). After<br />
school he opened Maria Elena’s with his<br />
father, a 4-star Italian restaurant in Indiana<br />
which they ran together for six years. Maria<br />
Elena’s combined family recipes with the<br />
knowledge Christian had gained in school.<br />
In 2010, Christian relocated to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong>, and in 2012 helped (owner) Jeff<br />
Friedrich establish and open Marina Cantina at<br />
Capt. Anderson’s Marina, where his Chicken<br />
Chapatula is one <strong>of</strong> the restaurant’s best sellers.<br />
He describes the savory dish as a combination<br />
<strong>of</strong> chicken, jumbo shrimp and chorizo, seared<br />
with garlic and a little cream sauce. Served<br />
over rice, this delicious dish resembles a Mexican-style<br />
curry with Southwest flavors.<br />
Another signature dish and number two best<br />
seller at Marina Cantina are the Fish Tacos:<br />
fresh trigger fish is blackened or grilled and<br />
topped with Christian’s own cilantro slaw<br />
INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTIAN NAVARRO OF<br />
MARINA CANTINA<br />
MEXICAN CUISINE WITH A MODERN TWIST<br />
Above: Chef Christian holding his signature Chicken Chapatula; Right:<br />
Pastel de Tres Leches.<br />
tossed with fresh chili and lime, then drizzled<br />
with chipotle ranch sauce. “You have to<br />
keep up with trends,” he says. “A lot <strong>of</strong> local<br />
customers love our fish tacos.”<br />
A unique signature drink is their Avocado<br />
Margarita. “It’s one <strong>of</strong> those things that a<br />
customer will be hesitant to try, but it’s actually<br />
very delicious!” he says. “It’s like a<br />
smoothie—cool and creamy from the texture<br />
<strong>of</strong> the avocado.” For dessert, try Christian’s<br />
Pastel de Tres Leches—pound cake soaked<br />
in a vanilla flavored<br />
three-milk<br />
infusion, topped<br />
with fresh berries<br />
and whipped<br />
cream.<br />
“Everyone’s world is a completely different<br />
universe, with unique and interesting<br />
influences,” he muses. Such is the menu at<br />
Marina Cantina. For more information visit<br />
MarinaCantinaPCB.com.<br />
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Gulf Coast Luncheon with<br />
Governor Scott on August 13, 2012<br />
1. (From Left): Neal Wade, Exec. Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Bay EDA; Dan Rowe, Exec. Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> TDC/CVB; Governor Rick Scott; Bay<br />
County <strong>Chamber</strong> President Carol Roberts;<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> President Beth Oltman.<br />
2. Gov. Scott with Beth Oltman and Texas<br />
Gov. Rick Perry. Grand Opening <strong>of</strong><br />
GCSC Military Park on August 14, 2012<br />
3. GCSC President Dr. Jim Kerley addresses<br />
guests at the event. 4. Brigadier<br />
Gen. John McMullen, Commander, 325th<br />
Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base.<br />
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SEE & BE SEEN<br />
First Friday with the <strong>Beach</strong> on July 13, 2012<br />
1. Representative Steve Southerland was the guest speaker at the July First Friday with the <strong>Beach</strong>, the<br />
dual <strong>Chamber</strong> morning meeting put on by the <strong>Beach</strong> and Bay County <strong>Chamber</strong>s. 2. Members from both <strong>Chamber</strong>s gathered at FSU PC’s<br />
Holley Academic Center. 3. (From Left): <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> President Beth Oltman; Rep. Steve Southerland; Bay County <strong>Chamber</strong> President<br />
Carol Roberts.<br />
Business After Hours at Fishale on August 16, 2012<br />
4. Dave Trepanier with David Powell. 5. Bea Alessandrini with Barry Tate. 6. The HYPE (Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals) Committee held a membership<br />
drive. 7. Craig Hanlin, Laura Hanlin and Chef Phillipe. 8. Mark Hess, Jason Parker, Sonya Hess and Stephanie Ingram. 9. Beleena<br />
Pullam, Jason Parker, David Powell, Valerie Cola and Skip Stoltz.<br />
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SEE & BE SEEN<br />
Business After Hours & 3rd Annual<br />
Poker Tournament at Ebro on July 19, 2012<br />
1. The greyhound race winner was sponsored by<br />
The Egg & I. 2. Winner <strong>of</strong> the Poker Tournament<br />
was Clint Long. 3. Nicole Mincey and Erica Spivey.<br />
4. Tracey Sharp and Linda Mugglin. 5. Derrick<br />
Bennett and Beth Oltman. 6. Pam George, Mark<br />
Hess and Bernadette Mace. 7. Lee Ann Mills and<br />
Nancy Luther. 8. Jimmy Thorpe and Tim Carr.<br />
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A Few Minutes<br />
with<br />
Manu<br />
Samtani<br />
OWNER OF MAHARAJA’S FINE JEWELRY<br />
SINCE 1977<br />
Interview by Marta Rose<br />
Mulchand (Manu) Samtani<br />
moved to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
from Jamaica 35 years ago.<br />
Born in Sri Lanka, Manu grew up in India<br />
and received his Business Associate<br />
degree in Bombay. He later moved to<br />
Jamaica, where he lived for three years<br />
and had his first exposure to the jewelry<br />
business. “Jamaica was witnessing<br />
some bad times in 1977, and I decided<br />
to look for some new grounds to<br />
settle in,” he remembers. He came to the<br />
States and decided to go check out New<br />
Orleans. Upon passing through <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, he decided to stop over for<br />
a night. The beaches here reminded him<br />
<strong>of</strong> the islands, and he decided to look<br />
further into this area.<br />
Manu moved to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
and opened his first store in the Bahama<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Shopping Center on Front <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Road. The one thousand square foot<br />
space, called Maharaja <strong>of</strong> India (Maharaja<br />
is the Hindi word meaning “great king”)<br />
carried ethnic clothing reflecting his<br />
Indian heritage, turquoise jewelry and<br />
Mexican silver. From there Manu started<br />
upgrading his store. He began <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
designer clothing in 1982, carrying top<br />
brands in women’s wear and swimsuits,<br />
and added 14 and 18 carat jewelry into the<br />
mix. In 1984, he added another building,<br />
increasing his store to 3,000 square feet.<br />
In 1992, he opened his second store in the<br />
Wal-Mart Plaza in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>. At that<br />
point he focused on turning the business<br />
into a boutique, carrying only designer<br />
clothing, fine jewelry and giftware.<br />
“We started carrying designer clothing<br />
and boutique-style jewelry and gifts,”<br />
he explains. “Waterford…diamonds…<br />
colored stones.”<br />
In 1995, his beach store was hit by<br />
Hurricane Opal and had to be closed. The<br />
shopping center was sold and the new<br />
landlord did not want to renew the lease.<br />
In 1999, he had the opportunity to move<br />
into Coronado Village in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>; that<br />
store became known as Maharaja’s Fine<br />
Jewelry and Gifts, carrying a powerful<br />
brand <strong>of</strong> jewelry including David Yurman,<br />
Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Hearts on Fire<br />
and many more.<br />
Manu himself does a little <strong>of</strong> everything.<br />
He is the jewelry buyer and the shop<br />
coordinator; he manages the staff and the<br />
entire business. “We like to cut ourselves<br />
above the rest and be different,” he<br />
alleges. “At Maharaja’s there is a gift<br />
for everyone, ranging from Brighton<br />
and Swarovski Crystal to the world’s<br />
most perfectly cut diamonds, rare pieces<br />
<strong>of</strong> gems and the most current designer<br />
jewelry.”<br />
Manu married Rita, who he met in Bombay<br />
and brought to the States in 1984. Both<br />
<strong>of</strong> his children were born in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>;<br />
his daughter Radha, 25, graduated from<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Florida and is studying to<br />
be a nurse practitioner. His son, Mohit,<br />
22, studies logistics and transportation at<br />
Jacksonville University and helps out at<br />
Maharaja’s when he’s not in school.<br />
“<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> is a lovely place to meet all<br />
kinds <strong>of</strong> people, from all walks <strong>of</strong> life,”<br />
says Manu. “I am a very simple, everyday<br />
person,” he maintains. “I like to help<br />
people. I have been a part <strong>of</strong> everything<br />
that goes on, including most fundraisers<br />
and charity events. <strong>This</strong> county has given<br />
me a lot to be thankful for, and I love to<br />
give back to our community.”<br />
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Jewelry & Gifts<br />
Fit for aKing<br />
Yet Attainable To His Court<br />
Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry is a place where<br />
extraordinary things happen. Take the<br />
recent estate jewelry exhibition and<br />
sale in May 2012, <strong>of</strong>fering customers<br />
the opportunity to own unique, one<br />
<strong>of</strong> a kind pieces from the collections <strong>of</strong><br />
Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Cher, John<br />
Wayne, Mia Farrow and Tony Curtis.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> only two Florida jewelers to host<br />
these collections, the Estate Events,<br />
Trunk Shows & Annual Christmas<br />
Party are a few <strong>of</strong> the things for which<br />
Samtani’s Maharaja’s is renowned.<br />
A Few More Minutes with<br />
Manu...<br />
What are you passionate about?<br />
Unique designs, unusual gems and<br />
quality cut diamonds.<br />
What is your favorite gemstone?<br />
Sapphires, Rubys and Alexandrites.<br />
With fashion do you like modern or<br />
classic? Modern.<br />
Where have you traveled? What<br />
are your favorite locations?<br />
Eastern Europe and Asia. My favorites are<br />
Italy, Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.<br />
Pictured clockwise from top left: Engagement<br />
ring customers Will and Lindsey Pickenpaugh;<br />
Cover <strong>of</strong> Maharaja’s Launch <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lx <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Magazine; Engagement ring customers<br />
Robert and Emily Hill; TAG Heuer Brand<br />
Ambassador, Cameron Diaz. Bottom: Interior <strong>of</strong><br />
Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>’s premier<br />
jeweler since 1977.
THE<br />
OF THE<br />
Compiled by inc.com<br />
very entrepreneur spends<br />
some time haggling, whether<br />
it is with customers, suppliers,<br />
investors, or would-be<br />
employees. Most business<br />
owners are street smart, and<br />
seem to naturally perform<br />
well in negotiations. You probably have a<br />
trick or two—some magic phrases to say,<br />
perhaps—that can help you gain the upper<br />
hand. But, <strong>of</strong>ten, the moment you get into<br />
trouble in a negotiation is when something<br />
careless just slips out. If you are new to negotiation,<br />
or feel it is an area where you can<br />
improve, check out these tips on precisely<br />
what not to say.<br />
The word “Between”<br />
It <strong>of</strong>ten feels reasonable—and therefore like<br />
progress—to throw out a range. With a customer,<br />
that may mean saying “I can do this<br />
for between $10,000 and $15,000.” With a<br />
potential hire, you could be tempted to say,<br />
“You can start between April 1 and April<br />
15.” But that word between tends to be tantamount<br />
to a concession, and any shrewd<br />
negotiator with whom you deal will swiftly<br />
zero-in on the cheaper price or the later deadline.<br />
In other words, you will find that by<br />
saying the word between you will automatically<br />
have conceded ground without extracting<br />
anything in return.<br />
Three Principles<br />
A. Focus on people. Separate the people<br />
from the issues to avoid personalizing<br />
them. Make sure each party understands the<br />
other’s perception <strong>of</strong> what is involved. Listen<br />
actively and speak to be understood, not<br />
to argue a position.<br />
B. Focus on interests. Behind each position<br />
lie compatible interests as well as conflicting<br />
ones. Put yourself in the other person’s<br />
shoes; it’ll help you identify interests.<br />
Ask yourself: “Why does she take such a<br />
position?” “Does any aspect <strong>of</strong> my proposal<br />
conflict with those interests?”<br />
C. Focus on options. Work with the<br />
other party to generate a variety <strong>of</strong> options.<br />
Brainstorm before you start the decisionmaking<br />
process. Look for areas <strong>of</strong> agreement;<br />
you’ll find them through your shared<br />
interests. Look for ways to dovetail differing<br />
interests; explore options that are <strong>of</strong> low cost<br />
to you and high benefit to the other party, and<br />
vice versa.<br />
“Why don’t you throw<br />
out a Number?”<br />
There are differing schools <strong>of</strong> thought on this,<br />
and many people believe you should never<br />
be the first person in a negotiation to quote<br />
a price. Let the other side start the bidding,<br />
the thinking goes, and they will be forced to<br />
show their hands, which will provide you<br />
with an advantage. But some research has indicated<br />
that the result <strong>of</strong> a negotiation is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
closer to what the first mover proposed than<br />
to the number the other party had in mind;<br />
the first number uttered in a negotiation (so<br />
long as it is not ridiculous) has the effect <strong>of</strong><br />
“anchoring the conversation.”<br />
Creating Win-Win<br />
situations<br />
Negotiating can be fun, empowering and enjoyable<br />
for both parties. It works only when<br />
all those involved feel as if they have won.<br />
Here are four ways to create negotiations<br />
where everybody comes out ahead.<br />
A. Power comes from preparation<br />
and planning, instead <strong>of</strong> trying to over-<br />
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come other people. Do all necessary research,<br />
think <strong>of</strong> possible outcomes, rehearse<br />
what you will say and set goals. Have an<br />
agenda and stick to it as closely as possible.<br />
B. Always remember the needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
other side throughout the process.<br />
When you reach an agreement on something,<br />
take the time to summarize it. <strong>This</strong><br />
allows both parties to recognize that progress<br />
is being made.<br />
C. Possess the right attitude. Be<br />
strong, yet not predictable. Keep others interested<br />
by staying ahead <strong>of</strong> them. <strong>This</strong> way,<br />
they have something to look forward to as<br />
the negotiation proceeds. Nonetheless, stay<br />
friendly and open. And when it fits, use humor<br />
to lighten up the process. Silence can be<br />
a sign <strong>of</strong> strength. If the other party makes an<br />
impossible demand, be quiet and reflect on<br />
it. Soon enough, the other person will realize<br />
that he or she has “crossed the line” and will<br />
probably withdraw.<br />
D. The next time you walk into a negotiation:<br />
• Realize that it’s a state <strong>of</strong> uncertainty, so<br />
take it one step at a time.<br />
• Stick to your plan, yet be flexible, and look<br />
for unexpected opportunities.<br />
• Do your homework and be prepared to respond<br />
to any question.<br />
• Keep up your self-esteem and confidence,<br />
even when things get difficult. If it’s not<br />
working out, maybe it’s not the right time.<br />
Take Nothing<br />
Personally<br />
The savviest negotiators are impervious<br />
to criticism and impossible to fluster. And<br />
because they seem unmoved by the whole<br />
situation and unimpressed with the stakes<br />
involved, they have a way <strong>of</strong> unnerving lessexperienced<br />
counterparts. <strong>This</strong> can be an<br />
effective weapon when used against entrepreneurs,<br />
because entrepreneurs tend to take<br />
every aspect <strong>of</strong> their businesses very personally.<br />
Entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong>ten style themselves as<br />
frank, no-nonsense individuals, and they can<br />
at times have thin skin. But whenever you<br />
negotiate, remember that it pays to stay calm,<br />
to never show that an absurdly low counter<strong>of</strong>fer<br />
or an annoying stalling tactic has upset<br />
you. Use your equanimity to unnerve the<br />
person who is negotiating with you. And if<br />
he or she becomes angry or peeved, don’t<br />
take the bait to strike back. Just take heart:<br />
You’ve grabbed the emotional advantage in<br />
the situation. Now go close that deal.<br />
CHAMBER MEMBERS<br />
WEIGH IN:<br />
9<br />
What is your best<br />
negotiating tip?<br />
Neal Wade<br />
Executive Director<br />
Bay Economic Development Alliance<br />
The objective is staying in the game. I <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
tell prospects, look at Alabama, look at Mississippi,<br />
look anywhere else, just look at us as<br />
well. Economic development is the process<br />
<strong>of</strong> elimination, so it is extremely important to<br />
stay in the hunt until you reach the final cut.<br />
Then let the games begin.<br />
Clair Pease, Owner<br />
Pease & Associates/Emerald<br />
<strong>View</strong> Resorts<br />
Don’t look at a negotiation as a game. In a<br />
game there is a winner and a loser. Consider<br />
every deal not as a single event, but the first <strong>of</strong><br />
many. There is no way to strengthen relationships<br />
with people if your goal is to beat them<br />
or make them feel like they’ve lost. Every deal<br />
should begin and end with win-win in mind.<br />
Rebecca Spann, Co-Director<br />
Bay Health Foundation<br />
I don’t see myself as a negotiator. My priority<br />
has always been to develop and implement<br />
a gift-giving plan <strong>of</strong> action that attains<br />
a “win-win” result for donor and recipient.<br />
It’s not about getting the best <strong>of</strong> the bargain;<br />
it’s about building a good, long lasting relationship<br />
that achieves a shared goal. A “winwin”<br />
philosophy always works.<br />
Steve Counts<br />
President<br />
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc.<br />
To have a good deal, it has to solve everyone’s<br />
problem. To have a great deal, everyone<br />
has to feel like a winner. Buyers, sellers,<br />
tenants and landlords all have different<br />
objectives, goals and needs. It has to be fair<br />
for everyone or it’s not going to work. Presentation<br />
is key.<br />
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“I’m the final<br />
Decision Maker”<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> many negotiations,<br />
someone will typically ask, “Who are the<br />
key stakeholders on your side, and is everyone<br />
needed to make the decision in the<br />
room?” For most entrepreneurs, the answer,<br />
<strong>of</strong> course, is yes. Who, besides you, is ever<br />
needed to make a decision? Isn’t one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
joys <strong>of</strong> being an entrepreneur that you get to<br />
call the shots?<br />
Yet in negotiations, particularly with larger<br />
organizations, this can be a trap. You almost<br />
always want to establish at the beginning <strong>of</strong> a<br />
negotiation that there is some higher authority<br />
with whom you must speak prior to saying<br />
yes. In a business owner’s case, that could be<br />
a key investor, a partner, or the members <strong>of</strong><br />
your advisory board. While you will almost<br />
certainly be making the decision yourself,<br />
you do not want the opposing negotiators to<br />
know that you are the final decision maker,<br />
just in case you get cornered as the conversation<br />
develops. Particularly in a high-stakes<br />
deal, you will probably benefit from taking<br />
an extra 24 hours to think through the terms.<br />
“I think we’re Close”<br />
We’ve all experienced deal fatigue: The moment<br />
when you want so badly to complete a<br />
deal that you signal to the other side that you<br />
are ready to settle on the details and move<br />
forward. The problem with arriving at this<br />
crossroads, and announcing you’re there, is<br />
that you have just indicated that you value<br />
simply reaching an agreement over getting<br />
what you actually want. A skilled negotiator<br />
on the other side may well use this moment<br />
as an opportunity to stall, and thus to negotiate<br />
further concessions. Unless you actually<br />
face extreme time pressure, you shouldn’t be<br />
the party to point out that the clock is loudly<br />
ticking in the background.<br />
Seven tips for<br />
Masterful Negotiating<br />
Whether you’re trying to close a major account<br />
or get a better rate from a vendor, here are expert<br />
pointers on how to win in negotiations.<br />
1. Listen before you speak. There will<br />
always be time to open your mouth later, but<br />
tap your patience to find out what the other<br />
side is thinking first. Then you have extra<br />
leverage to tailor your points to fit both sides’<br />
goals. When entering a negotiation, don’t<br />
make any assumptions about what’s in the<br />
other party’s mind – just enter the situation<br />
with an open mind and plenty <strong>of</strong> questions.<br />
2. Embrace your fear. Ninty-five percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the folks you’ll ever negotiate with<br />
feel just as nervous and, yes, as scared as you<br />
do. For that reason, kindness is a key competitive<br />
advantage when it comes to negotiations.<br />
Find the theory “nice guys finish first”<br />
at the negotiating table; use a combination <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, ethics and manners.<br />
3. Avoid Storytelling. In a negotiation,<br />
the important thing is for you to be completely<br />
truthful about your situation. <strong>This</strong> is especially<br />
true when it comes to negotiating a loan or another<br />
financial arrangement. You don’t want<br />
to win a particular negotiation at the expense<br />
<strong>of</strong> your credibility. The more forthright you<br />
are with the other party, the more likely you<br />
are to arrive at a satisfactory outcome.<br />
4. Study Up. The more knowledge you<br />
have <strong>of</strong> a situation before going to the negotiating<br />
table, the better <strong>of</strong>f you will be. The<br />
“consistency principle” refers to a person’s intrinsic<br />
need to appear reasonable. That means<br />
your counterpart will likely abide by certain<br />
standards and defer to your authority if you<br />
are able to demonstrate that you absolutely<br />
know what you are talking about.<br />
5. Ditch the dog metaphors. Baring<br />
teeth and barking the loudest doesn’t have<br />
the power it might seem to when bargaining.<br />
When deal making gets tense, no one<br />
ever wants to back down. Instead <strong>of</strong> viewing<br />
your counterpart as the adversary, focus<br />
instead on the merits <strong>of</strong> the case and search<br />
for ways to achieve reciprocity. The idea is<br />
to attack the underlying issue rather than the<br />
other negotiator.<br />
6. When all seems lost, gain something<br />
else. If a negotiation is going nowhere<br />
and taking up too much <strong>of</strong> your time and energy,<br />
you may want to walk away from it. Before<br />
you do, stop and think, what else can I or<br />
my company get out <strong>of</strong> this situation? Might<br />
someone else give the negotiations a try? Or<br />
perhaps you can use the bad situation as an opportunity<br />
to train someone at your company<br />
on how to deal with toxic clients.<br />
7. Remember, you’re already a pro at<br />
this. However much you think you negotiate,<br />
you’re probably underestimating your<br />
experience. All <strong>of</strong> us negotiate many times a<br />
day. Your co-workers, children, spouse and<br />
even fellow passengers on the train, help you<br />
refine your skills day in and day out.<br />
CHAMBER MEMBERS<br />
WEIGH IN:<br />
9 What is your<br />
best negotiating tip?<br />
Melissa Allegretto<br />
General Manager & Vice President<br />
Magic Broadcasting<br />
It is important to remember the value <strong>of</strong><br />
the relationship / partnership more than<br />
the outcome <strong>of</strong> a single negotiation. You<br />
always want to maintain trust, and at<br />
times during negotiations either side can<br />
lose credibility quickly. If you don’t over<br />
promise, you will always have an opportunity<br />
to over deliver.<br />
David Howard<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> E-<strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Bay Automotive Group<br />
Negotiating the deal begins with all parties<br />
understanding each other’s wants, needs and<br />
expectations. In today’s market the best deal<br />
isn’t always predicated by price, but by the<br />
overall experience. Ask 1) Was the negotiation<br />
handled with respect? 2) Did we achieve<br />
our goals? and 3) Would you return here to do<br />
business again? Always remember to do your<br />
homework, and the only stupid question when<br />
negotiating a deal is the absence <strong>of</strong> questions.<br />
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The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Seafood & Musical Festival:<br />
UNwineD 2012<br />
By Lauren Williams<br />
Get ready, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong>, for a seafood<br />
and music spectacular<br />
that will be sure<br />
to ignite your taste<br />
buds and wear out<br />
your dancing shoes. The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> and the Florida Restaurant<br />
and Lodging Association (FRLA),<br />
with support from the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
TDC/CVB, have partnered together to revamp<br />
and reconstruct a festival that is sure to<br />
be the highlight <strong>of</strong> our fall season. The <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Seafood & Music Festival:<br />
UNwineD 2012 will be held from October<br />
24 through October 28, 2012 at Capt. Anderson’s<br />
Marina. New owners, location, entertainment<br />
and food will have visitors and our<br />
community in for a pleasant and tasty treat.<br />
One significant but beneficial change to the<br />
Seafood & Music Festival—admission onto<br />
the festival grounds is completely FREE!<br />
Rather than hosting a seafood & music festival<br />
in a grass field, as it has been done in<br />
the past, the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> and FRLA are<br />
moving it to an ideal location: the waterfront.<br />
“We couldn’t be more excited about<br />
the new look <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Seafood & Music Festival this year,” <strong>Beach</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Chairman, Paul Wohlford, states.<br />
“Visitors and our community have great music<br />
and great food to look forward to!” With<br />
three waterfront restaurants within walking<br />
distance to the festival, there will be plenty<br />
to eat, see and hear as the entertainment for<br />
the weekend is bound to surprise. The fiveday<br />
festival will celebrate the history and<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> the seafood and fishing industry,<br />
music, and cultural arts in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong>. The <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> and FRLA’s goal<br />
is to re-establish and return the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Seafood & Music Festival to its roots<br />
as a family-friendly, waterfront, seafood and<br />
fishing-focused consumer event. A wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> food, beverages, music, entertainment,<br />
sun and fun are what local residents<br />
and visitors will get to enjoy!<br />
Wednesday night, October 24 will kick <strong>of</strong>f<br />
the event with Raise Your Spirits, a VIP<br />
wine-dinner fundraiser at Capt. Anderson’s<br />
Restaurant. <strong>This</strong> will be a private, ticketed<br />
evening and net proceeds <strong>of</strong> the ticket sales<br />
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will equally benefit the FRLA Educational<br />
Foundation ProStart Schools (Rutherford,<br />
Bay, Mosley and Arnold High School) and<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Education Fund. “Education<br />
for today’s youth is something the <strong>Beach</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> strongly believes in,” <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
President & CEO, Beth Oltman, comments.<br />
“If we can use this amazing event<br />
to contribute to that, we can have a part in<br />
someone’s future. <strong>This</strong> evening will be filled<br />
with great food, delectable wine, andencouragement,<br />
as the destiny <strong>of</strong> our students can<br />
be brighter with the help <strong>of</strong> this fundraiser.”<br />
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October<br />
27 will be the premier festival. All music entertainment<br />
will be from BMI management.<br />
Two outstanding bands are scheduled<br />
for both nights to put on enthusiastic and<br />
crowd-pleasing performances. The LoCash<br />
Cowboys from Nashville, TN will grace the<br />
stage on Friday night where their energy<br />
will stay at peak the entire time. A band<br />
<strong>of</strong> two, LoCash has sold more than 60,000<br />
copies <strong>of</strong> their homemade albums and have<br />
written songs for some <strong>of</strong> Nashville’s biggest<br />
names. They co-wrote Keith Urban’s 2011<br />
single, “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s<br />
2012 single, “Truck Yeah.” Saturday night’s<br />
performer, and a close friend with LoCash<br />
Cowboys, is the Jeffrey Steele Band. Jeffrey<br />
Steele has been recognized<br />
by BMI for<br />
his amazing country<br />
and pop songwriting<br />
capabilities. His<br />
country and A/C<br />
mega-hits include:<br />
“Knee-Deep,” “My<br />
Wish,” “The Cowboy<br />
in Me” and the<br />
Jeffrey Steele<br />
groundbreaking “What Hurts the Most.”<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> other BMI songwriter performances<br />
will be appearing throughout both<br />
days to keep up the musical spirit.<br />
The Luxury Lounge is what awaits you<br />
once inside the festival grounds. Food and<br />
wine from the most desirable restaurants in<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, as well as a variety <strong>of</strong> demonstrations,<br />
will have you wanting to get under<br />
the tent for a truly palatable experience.<br />
“The Luxury Lounge is where everyone<br />
will want to be,” says Oltman. “We want<br />
everyone to have an unforgettable experience,<br />
and not miss out on all the fantastic<br />
food and wine.” At the VIP section in<br />
the Luxury Lounge there will be food and<br />
wine tastings available for FREE all night,<br />
including VIP stage front seating for the<br />
LoCash Cowboys and Jeffrey Steele Band<br />
performances. Local vendors, car shows,<br />
community performers and children’s activities<br />
will captivate the festival grounds<br />
surrounding the Luxury Lounge. And let’s<br />
not dismiss the natural surroundings <strong>of</strong> the<br />
event: bayfront views and beautiful sunsets<br />
will captivate visitors and residents alike.<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is branded as the #1<br />
tourist destination in the country for our<br />
beautiful summer weather and white, sandy<br />
beaches. The <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Seafood<br />
& Music Festival: UNwineD 2012 will<br />
help make us the #1 tourist destination all<br />
year! The quality <strong>of</strong> entertainment, food,<br />
drinks and attractions are sure to make an<br />
impression on anyone who steps foot on the<br />
festival grounds. <strong>This</strong> five-day, FREE event<br />
will contribute to the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
brand as a great place to live, work and play.<br />
Hope to see you there!<br />
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Kia’s Unpreced<br />
Kia Motors is<br />
the one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world’s fastest<br />
moving global<br />
automotive<br />
brands; from 2009-2011 Kia<br />
launched more new vehicles<br />
in the U.S. than<br />
any other automaker,<br />
and earned a reputation<br />
as an industry leader in<br />
automotive styling.<br />
Kia Motors America’s<br />
full line <strong>of</strong> fuel-efficient<br />
and fun-to-drive cars<br />
and CUVs has earned<br />
critical acclaim and<br />
dramatically increased<br />
consumer awareness, perception<br />
and consideration for the<br />
brand. In 2011, KMA recorded<br />
its 17th consecutive year <strong>of</strong><br />
market share growth, thanks in<br />
part to the largest increase <strong>of</strong><br />
any major brand in perceived<br />
quality and the industry’s highest<br />
brand loyalty ranking.<br />
Consumer Digest named four<br />
Kia vehicles “Best Buys” – the<br />
2012 Kia Optima, 2012 Sorento,<br />
The Optima Limited<br />
2012 Soul, and 2012 Sportage.<br />
“Kia’s design-led transformation<br />
continues to attract new<br />
customers to Kia showrooms<br />
with stand-out design, fuel efficiency,<br />
a host <strong>of</strong> standard amenities<br />
as well as residual values<br />
that continue to outpace the<br />
industry.” Vehicles chosen as<br />
Consumers Digest “Best Buy”<br />
deliver the most value for the<br />
money in their classes based on<br />
purchase price and cost to own<br />
relative to criteria<br />
such as comfort,<br />
performance and<br />
utility.<br />
With sales up<br />
by a stellar 209<br />
percent last year,<br />
the striking Kia<br />
Optima garnered<br />
new fans<br />
at an impressive<br />
rate, the writers<br />
at Autobytel were so taken by<br />
the Optima that they named it<br />
their Sedan <strong>of</strong> the Year. The<br />
Optima <strong>of</strong>fers a comprehensive,<br />
high-tech approach to the<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> its features, highlighted<br />
by an eight-speaker Infinity<br />
audio system and Kia’s UVO<br />
infotainment and connectivity<br />
setup, enabled by cutting-edge<br />
technology from Micros<strong>of</strong>t.<br />
The Kia Sorento combines<br />
class-leading horsepower and<br />
fuel economy with cuttingedge<br />
technologies, including<br />
a GDI engine and Kia’s UVO<br />
powered by Micros<strong>of</strong>t voice-<br />
The Sorento in Titan Silver<br />
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activated infotainment and<br />
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convenience features, including<br />
power-folding mirrors,<br />
memory seat settings, power<br />
passenger seat, ventilated driver’s<br />
seat and heated, wood-trim<br />
steering wheel.<br />
The Kia Soul is at the head <strong>of</strong><br />
the class, “With a low price<br />
tag, roomy interior and singular<br />
looks, the Kia Soul charms with<br />
a practical but youthful exuberance.<br />
Stir in tastefully refreshed<br />
exterior and interior style with a<br />
stereo that packs a punch, and<br />
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the Soul convincingly grabs the<br />
top spot on the list.”<br />
In a recent comparison test,<br />
Consumer Reports lauded the<br />
Kia Rio EX as the highest-rated<br />
subcompact sedan in America.<br />
“The Kia Rio is a solid and<br />
well-equipped car. It benefits<br />
from nimble handling and very<br />
simple controls and provides<br />
plenty <strong>of</strong> features for the price.”<br />
Among the specific attributes <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rio that were called out for<br />
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Committee Updates<br />
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS<br />
Navigator<br />
Navigator<br />
On August 29, Lisa and<br />
Shane Adams <strong>of</strong> Thrive<br />
Partnership presented “The Fascinating<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> Magnetic Marketing,” presented<br />
by Southwest Airlines, and sponsored by Gulf<br />
Coast Chiropractic & Rehab.<br />
Their presentation showed entrepreneurs<br />
how to attract floods<br />
<strong>of</strong> ideal clients, focusing on<br />
“Client Attraction” by using three<br />
simple steps: 1) Successfully sell<br />
at premium prices without being<br />
compared to the competition;<br />
2) Create irresistible <strong>of</strong>fers that<br />
magnetically attract past and<br />
new customers; and 3) Stop<br />
wasting money on advertising by eliminating<br />
the trial & error.<br />
On September 26, Dr. Randy Blass<br />
will present “Thinking Deeply About<br />
Leadership, Part II.” His presentation asks<br />
the question, “Have you ever wondered<br />
what it means to lead?” Leadership is a<br />
subject that requires deep thinking, he says,<br />
because it determines success or failure in<br />
every human endeavor. Whether in the<br />
locker room or the board room, on the field<br />
or in the <strong>of</strong>fice, leaders constantly influence<br />
behavior.<br />
Cost for Lunch & Learns is $15 Students<br />
and HYPE members; $20 <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
members; 25 non-members. Pre-registration<br />
is required by calling the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />
Pictured Top, left: Shane and Lisa Adams <strong>of</strong><br />
Thrive Partnership. Top, right: HYPE 2012<br />
Chairperson Mary Beth Lovingood. Above:<br />
Dr. Tara Griffin was awarded Navigator’s Small<br />
Business Person for the 2nd quarter <strong>of</strong> 2012,<br />
presented by Brent Garrison from North Florida<br />
Financial, who sponsors the award.<br />
Charting<br />
the<br />
Entrepreneurial<br />
Course<br />
for<br />
Business<br />
Small<br />
Education Partnership<br />
As the beginning <strong>of</strong> a new school year<br />
approaches, the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Education<br />
Partnership Com-mittee has launched a<br />
“Million PENcil Project” to collect and<br />
distribute more writing instruments to the<br />
teachers <strong>of</strong> our local elementary<br />
and middle schools. During<br />
the month <strong>of</strong> September, we<br />
will continue to collect pens<br />
and pencils at <strong>Chamber</strong> events<br />
and at the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice. We<br />
are grateful for the many local<br />
businesses and community<br />
leaders who have already<br />
stepped up and donated<br />
supplies for this program.<br />
The Committee is also partnering with<br />
Innovations Federal Credit Union to<br />
bring MAD CITY MONEY, a handson<br />
simulation that teaches students the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> financial budgeting. Arnold<br />
High School’s freshmen taking a computer<br />
business course will be the first students to<br />
participate in this two-hour program, and<br />
we will be reaching out to the business<br />
community to gather 30 to 40 volunteers<br />
to play the role <strong>of</strong> merchants. For more<br />
information, contact Kristopher at the<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />
To join the Education Partnership Committee<br />
and become a Champion for Education,<br />
contact Kristopher at (850) 235-1159 or<br />
Kristopher@pcbeach.org.<br />
HYPE<br />
Mary Beth<br />
Lovingood,<br />
HYPE’s 2012<br />
Chairperson,<br />
is Director <strong>of</strong> Development at Florida State<br />
University <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, and began working<br />
at the campus in November 2011. Mary Beth<br />
is responsible for directing the fundraising<br />
efforts for the campus, working directly<br />
with donors to create student scholarships,<br />
establish endowed funds to support academic<br />
programs or make an annual gift to support<br />
the campus.<br />
Mary Beth came to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> from<br />
Tallahassee, where she worked at the FSU<br />
Foundation, Inc. for three years as Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Special Events. Before, she worked as<br />
Public Relations Account Manager at The<br />
Zimmerman Agency, representing hotels<br />
and resorts throughout the Caribbean.<br />
Born and raised in Sylvester, Georgia,<br />
Mary Beth graduated from Valdosta State<br />
University in Valdosta, GA with a Bachelor’s<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arts degree in Speech Communication<br />
with an emphasis in Public Relations.<br />
Mary Beth enjoys the benefits <strong>of</strong> being a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, and hopes that other young<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals will consider becoming a<br />
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ASK THE DOCTOR<br />
Are X-rays Safe?<br />
Many patients want to know<br />
“How much radiation will I<br />
get from an x-ray and what effect,<br />
if any, will that radiation exposure<br />
have on my health?”<br />
Radiation is found everywhere in naturefrom<br />
the sun’s rays, the soil we walk on,<br />
food and water that we ingest and even<br />
inside our own bodies. The radiation<br />
used in medicine to produce x-rays or<br />
CT (computed tomography) images, is<br />
the same type as this naturally-occurring<br />
radiation found on Earth. To understand<br />
how much radiation you will be exposed<br />
to from an imaging test, it is most easy to<br />
make a comparison to the exposure from<br />
natural sources <strong>of</strong> radiation.<br />
The average background rate <strong>of</strong> radiation<br />
that every person is exposed to from the<br />
environment just by living in the United<br />
States is about 3 mSv (millisieverts) per<br />
year. For comparison, a typical x-ray <strong>of</strong><br />
the chest provides 0.08 mSv <strong>of</strong> radiation<br />
to the human body, about the same<br />
as 9 days <strong>of</strong> exposure to natural radiation.<br />
A mammogram provides 1.0 mSv<br />
<strong>of</strong> radiation, about 4 months <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
radiation exposure. A chest CT involves<br />
more radiation dose- usually 8 mSv- the<br />
same amount as 2.7 years <strong>of</strong> exposure to<br />
Dr. Emily D. Billingsley, Radiologist<br />
naturally occurring radiation in the United<br />
States. Most importantly, this added<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> radiation exposure from medical<br />
tests is negligible to a person’s lifetime<br />
risk <strong>of</strong> developing cancer. No studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> radiation exposure in humans have<br />
demonstrated an increase in the incidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> cancer at the doses used in diagnostic<br />
radiology.<br />
As a radiologist, I am extensively trained<br />
to perform and read imaging studies- x-<br />
rays, CT, MRI and ultrasound, to name a<br />
few. Just as importantly though, radiologists<br />
like me are also trained in physics in<br />
order to understand how radiation is used<br />
to create medical images and how to use<br />
radiation safely. In both hospital and outpatient<br />
settings, radiologists design protocols<br />
for imaging tests in order to provide<br />
the best information about the part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
body being studied while also keeping the<br />
radiation exposure to a minimum.<br />
I’ve added some links to our website,<br />
www.bayradiology.net, to provide more<br />
information for patients and their families<br />
about radiation exposure in medicine.<br />
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Emily D. Billingsley, M.D.<br />
is a diagnostic radiologist with Bay Radiology<br />
Associates, PL and a diplomat <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American Board <strong>of</strong> Radiology. She completed<br />
her fellowship training in Musculoskeletal<br />
Radiology in the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Radiology at the University <strong>of</strong> Florida, and<br />
did her residency in Diagnostic Radiology<br />
at the Louisiana State University Health<br />
Sciences Center in New Orleans. She received<br />
her Doctor <strong>of</strong> Medicine from Louisiana<br />
State University School <strong>of</strong> Medicine.<br />
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HEALTH UPDATE<br />
Drop the Baggage!<br />
Health and Wellness starts with dropping<br />
any unnecessary baggage in your life.<br />
Sometimes this is easier said than done. But<br />
who wants to look back on how quickly life<br />
passed them by and think that they should<br />
have made a change to improve their quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> life, but they just never did? Baggage<br />
drags you down day after day, and keeps<br />
you from accomplishing things in life that<br />
you believe are goals you have.<br />
If you are in a bad fitness routine, mix it<br />
up! If you have been doing the same three<br />
group fitness classes every week for the<br />
past few years, try joining a group personal<br />
training class or hiring a personal trainer<br />
for a little while. If your comfort zone has<br />
been a cardio machine but you have grown<br />
bored with that, try a group fitness class or<br />
recruit a friend to start a weight training<br />
program with you.<br />
If you have a training partner that is dragging<br />
you down, do not continue to waste<br />
By Kristy McKinney<br />
that precious gym time with them—find a<br />
new partner! Or better yet, find a personal<br />
trainer that you can work with for a week<br />
or so. That will be a good excuse to the old<br />
partner as to why you are ditching them.<br />
You will probably want to maintain that<br />
friendship. Just tell them you are wanting<br />
a little change and you are going to try the<br />
personal trainer route for a bit.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the day we decide<br />
whether it’s going to be a good day or a bad<br />
day. We are in control <strong>of</strong> our own life, and<br />
our own health and wellness. Choose to be<br />
positive. Choose to eat foods that make us<br />
feel well. Choose to drink plenty <strong>of</strong> water.<br />
Choose to exercise daily. And choose<br />
to drop any unnecessary baggage that will<br />
bring us down. There are plenty <strong>of</strong> things<br />
that come up in life that are out <strong>of</strong> our control.<br />
Let’s make sure to be healthy and ready<br />
each day for the best day we can have.<br />
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Out & About<br />
Stem to Stern Boat<br />
Service<br />
Honesty, Reliability,<br />
Meticulous Workmanship<br />
Captain Dale Arnold has sailed<br />
for over 30 years on both mono<br />
and multihull vessels. He is a<br />
USCG Captain with a Masters<br />
100 ton license, served in the<br />
United States Navy as a Boat<br />
Coxswain, and is a ship’s Diver,<br />
Support Team & Rescue Operator.<br />
A favorite accomplishment<br />
was restoring his own luxurious<br />
42’ Trimaran. Captain Laurie<br />
Lascu I also possesses a USCG<br />
Masters 100 ton license, is a<br />
PADI certified diver, sailor and<br />
owner <strong>of</strong> a 30’ Catalina sailboat,<br />
Lali. She sailed the waters <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> for years as her<br />
father’s First Mate before deciding<br />
to raise the bar and become a<br />
Charter Boat Captain.<br />
Stem to Stern Boat Service <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
the following services: Bottom<br />
& Hull Cleaning, Topside<br />
Cleaning & Brite Work, Zinc<br />
Replacement, General Maintenance<br />
& Repairs, Prop Removal<br />
& Replacement, Canvas &<br />
Upholstery Cleaning, Rigging,<br />
Floor & Deck Coverings, Hull &<br />
Bottom Painting, Dive Inspections,<br />
Recovery <strong>of</strong> Lost Items,<br />
Yacht Delivery, Mobile Service<br />
at any Location, and Charters.<br />
Stem to Stern Boat Service operates<br />
sailing charters for Captain<br />
Mike Plitman, owner/operator<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fair Trades, a luxurious 50’<br />
Beneteau sailboat berthed at St.<br />
Andrews Marina. Visit stemtostern.vpweb.com<br />
and Like us<br />
on Facebook. Mahalo.<br />
One Hot Summer!<br />
June and July were record breaking<br />
months for sports, especially<br />
when it involved girls fastpitch,<br />
boys baseball or UCA cheerleading<br />
camps. The number <strong>of</strong><br />
participants in each continues to<br />
show that <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
is the destination <strong>of</strong> choice for<br />
travel ball teams and cheer<br />
groups. Over the two months<br />
USFA produced 545 teams,<br />
Grand Slam 425, and there were<br />
seven cheer/dance camps. The<br />
USSSA boys baseball and USS-<br />
SA adult s<strong>of</strong>tball programs produced<br />
an additional 90 teams.<br />
During the month <strong>of</strong> August,<br />
the USSSA Military World<br />
Tournament returned to Frank<br />
Brown Park; last year 84 teams<br />
representing most <strong>of</strong> the major<br />
bases from throughout the U.S.<br />
participated. Also returning to<br />
FBP was the Wounded Warrior<br />
Amputee S<strong>of</strong>tball Team, representing<br />
numerous military affiliates<br />
including American Legion,<br />
Soldiers’ Angels, Bereaved Military<br />
Families <strong>of</strong> America, Navy<br />
FCU, DRASH, USAA, and Air<br />
Force Reserve Command.<br />
Additionally, the Emerald Coast<br />
Golf Tour’s PCB Classic took<br />
place on the Nicklaus course; the<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Swim Team hosted<br />
the PCST August Developmental<br />
Meet at FBP’s Aquatic Center;<br />
the PCB Hurricanes Rugby Football<br />
Club hosted the Hurricane<br />
7’s rugby tournament at FBP;<br />
and NSA presented the Southeast<br />
World Series for adult men’s and<br />
women’s s<strong>of</strong>tball at FBP.<br />
For information on upcoming<br />
events, visit Play<strong>Panama</strong><strong>City</strong><strong>Beach</strong>.com.<br />
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Biggest Loser RunWalk<br />
Event Hosted in PCB<br />
Tweet it! – Start 2013 <strong>of</strong>f on the right foot in @<br />
PC<strong>Beach</strong> with the Biggest Loser RunWalk; visitpanamanacitybeach.com.<br />
On December 30, visitors and locals can hit<br />
the ground running at the inaugural The Biggest<br />
Loser Half Marathon and 5K Run-<br />
Walk. <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> has partnered<br />
with Dan and Jackie Evans, season five<br />
contestants on NBC’s hit show “The Biggest<br />
Loser,” to <strong>of</strong>fer the RunWalk as a non-intimidating<br />
environment for all participants, with<br />
longer course time limits to allow walkers to<br />
complete the race at their own pace.<br />
“We are very excited to welcome Dan and<br />
Jackie Evans and The Biggest Loser Run-<br />
Walk event,” said Dan Rowe, President and<br />
CEO <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Convention<br />
& Visitors Bureau. “Our community wholeheartedly<br />
supports healthy living, and we<br />
hope this event will inspire visitors to remain<br />
active during their travels and throughout the<br />
year ahead.”<br />
Participants can celebrate the completion <strong>of</strong><br />
this fun and challenging RunWalk at <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>’s Fifth Annual <strong>Beach</strong> Ball Drop<br />
on New Year’s Eve at Pier Park, during<br />
which an 800-pound glowing beach ball descends<br />
to signify the New Year. Earlier in the<br />
evening a family ball drop is held, consisting<br />
<strong>of</strong> 10,000 inflatable beach balls dropped from<br />
the sky, as well as a fireworks display.<br />
For more information on The Biggest Loser<br />
RunWalk visit visitpanamacitybeach.com.<br />
Chef Paul from Firefly Feeds<br />
Team USA at Olympics<br />
Preparing a luncheon for 200 or a dinner for<br />
800 takes a seasoned chef. When it’s done<br />
for the closing ceremony dinner <strong>of</strong> the 2012<br />
Summer Olympic Games, this year held in<br />
London, England, it takes culinary brilliance.<br />
Chef Paul Stellato, Executive Chef at Firefly<br />
restaurant in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, was chosen<br />
among thousands <strong>of</strong> regional chefs to<br />
participate in this special affair.<br />
Originally from New Haven, Connecticut,<br />
Chef Paul moved to South Florida at 13 where<br />
he started his restaurant career as a dishwasher.<br />
He later moved to Northwest Florida and<br />
worked his way up, eventually becoming Executive<br />
Chef at Canopies in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>. In<br />
2007, he opened Firefly, infusing his unique<br />
French Floridian style <strong>of</strong> cuisine.<br />
Two groups <strong>of</strong> chefs, four in each group, prepared<br />
dinner for the athletes and crew <strong>of</strong> Team<br />
USA on August 12. Paul’s group included chefs<br />
from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and<br />
Florida. Each chef was responsible for a different<br />
category; Chef Paul’s was “Fin Fish.” For<br />
that he chose a signature Firefly dish: Sautéed<br />
Gulf Grouper with shallots, fresh corn, grape tomatoes,<br />
sherry cream and lump crab sauce.<br />
“We couldn’t be more proud <strong>of</strong> Paul for being<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,”<br />
said Firefly owner Dave Trepanier.<br />
“We’ve always known Chef Paul is a one<strong>of</strong>-a-kind<br />
chef, and are thrilled he can use his<br />
talents for the nation’s best athletes.”<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Linda Lucas Photography<br />
Paradise Bar & Grill Opens<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>’s newest restaurant, the<br />
Paradise Bar & Grille, is located directly opposite<br />
the Sandpiper Beacon <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />
on Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road. <strong>This</strong> great location,<br />
just steps away from the famous sugar white<br />
sand <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, makes it extremely<br />
convenient for all guests <strong>of</strong> the hotel<br />
plus anyone with an appetite who isn’t currently<br />
staying at the Sandpiper.<br />
Daryl Miller, owner <strong>of</strong> the Paradise Bar &<br />
Grille, moved to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> from<br />
Colquitt, Georgia, a small town that is big<br />
in the arts. There he owned and operated<br />
Daryl’s Place, an eatery famous for its pizza,<br />
subs and appetizers. His business partner<br />
knew the Hundley family in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong>, and knew they were looking for the<br />
right person to reopen the restaurant on their<br />
property. In the early fall <strong>of</strong> 2011, Daryl<br />
came down and met with the family; they<br />
mutually decided it was the right fit.<br />
“Everyone told me this was a great opportunity<br />
in a great location,” says Daryl. Within<br />
weeks Daryl began assembling his top-notch<br />
team. His kitchen manager, Joey Martinez,<br />
studied at the American Culinary Federation<br />
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Dan and Jackie Evans are best known as the<br />
popular mother-son team featured on season five<br />
<strong>of</strong> NBC’s hit reality show, where they lost a combined<br />
225 pounds. Since then, Dan and Jackie<br />
have honored their commitment to keep the weight<br />
<strong>of</strong>f by living a healthy lifestyle, and together completed<br />
over 20 half marathons in 2011 alone. For<br />
more info visit BiggestLoser.com/RunWalk.<br />
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Around Town Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government<br />
Community Update<br />
Mayor Gayle Oberst<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
The spring was a<br />
busy time with <strong>City</strong><br />
elections and daily<br />
operations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>.<br />
Both Rick Russell<br />
and I returned to our<br />
seats on the council<br />
with Keith Curry<br />
being elected Ward<br />
4 council member.<br />
The summer is proving to be as busy.<br />
There seems to be a good bit <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
in commercial developments here on the<br />
island. The Harley Davidson project is expected<br />
to break ground soon. Whataburger<br />
and Hardee’s have had their grand openings<br />
and the new super Wal-Mart is going<br />
up quickly. Powell Adams Street’s facelift<br />
that includes streetscape, landscape, sidewalks,<br />
underground utilities etc. is moving<br />
forward. The shopping center (Pier Park<br />
North) scheduled for north <strong>of</strong> the Parkway<br />
and across from Pier Park is moving forward.<br />
The Planning and Building Department<br />
reports more activity each day.<br />
The <strong>City</strong>, County and TDC reached an<br />
agreement for improvements at Aaron<br />
Bessant Park and 2.6 million dollar renovations<br />
are underway. The stage, restroom<br />
area housing 56 new stalls, and the parking/<br />
soccer field will be completed by the end <strong>of</strong><br />
the year. The parking area will support 800-<br />
1000 additional parking and three regulation<br />
soccer fields. Some additional fencing<br />
and other work will be done at the veteran’s<br />
memorial site.<br />
As Mayor, I along with Bay County Commissioner<br />
Mike Thomas asked the Tourist<br />
Development Council (TDC) to bring residents<br />
and business owners together to talk<br />
about “those things that can make it better for<br />
both those who live and visit here.” Based on<br />
the discussions that took place, the County<br />
and the <strong>City</strong> are working to implement suggestions.<br />
<strong>This</strong> will include coordinating ordinances,<br />
activities, and communication.<br />
Long time <strong>City</strong> Manager Richard Jackson<br />
retires on September 30. He is the only <strong>City</strong><br />
Manager that has ever served the <strong>City</strong>. After<br />
an extensive search conducted by an outside<br />
firm, the <strong>City</strong> Council selected Mario Gisbert<br />
as <strong>City</strong> Manager.<br />
On the Job Training<br />
Program<br />
Kim Bodine, Executive Director<br />
Gulf Coast Workforce Board<br />
The Gulf Coast<br />
Workforce Board<br />
is slated to place<br />
160 individuals into<br />
new jobs as the result<br />
<strong>of</strong> an On the<br />
Job Training Program.<br />
Funded by<br />
a federal grant, the<br />
program is designed<br />
to help unemployed<br />
jobseekers gain skills in a new field while<br />
working and <strong>of</strong>fset the costs <strong>of</strong> training new<br />
employees for local businesses.<br />
“With this grant, we’re able to retrain people<br />
for jobs that are available in today’s job<br />
market while they earn a livable wage,” said<br />
Kim Bodine, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the Gulf<br />
Coast Workforce Board. “On the Job Training<br />
is a fast and efficient way to provide assistance<br />
to those that are unemployed while<br />
helping our local employers find and train<br />
good workers.”<br />
The program is open to individuals in Bay,<br />
Gulf or Franklin counties that are unemployed<br />
and receiving benefits or have exhausted<br />
benefits. Local employers with<br />
eligible job openings may also participate in<br />
the program.<br />
Through the program, the Gulf Coast Workforce<br />
Board will recruit and prescreen eligible<br />
applicants based on the specific needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> the employer and then refer those qualified.<br />
Once an eligible participant is hired,<br />
the Gulf Coast Workforce Board will reimburse<br />
the employer for 50% to 90% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
trainees’ wages during the on the job training<br />
period which averages 12 weeks. The program<br />
is set up to be simple, with most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
paperwork handled by the Workforce Center.<br />
Furthermore, the program is designed to<br />
be hassle free, provide prompt payments to<br />
employers and to provide personalized assistance<br />
throughout the entire process.<br />
The Workforce Center’s OJT program is a<br />
limited time <strong>of</strong>fer and certain restrictions do<br />
apply. For more information, please contact<br />
the Workforce Center at (850) 873-4340<br />
ext. 108.<br />
Bay District School Update<br />
Bill Husfelt, Superintendent<br />
Bay District Schools<br />
“All we have to decide is what to do<br />
with the time that is given us.”<br />
~Gandalf, The Fellowship <strong>of</strong> the Ring<br />
Watching the<br />
Olympics reminded<br />
me that the Greeks<br />
believed that education<br />
included the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mind, body, and<br />
spirit. I enjoyed<br />
learning about<br />
where the athletes<br />
attended college<br />
and was surprised that so many attended<br />
American universities. I was awestruck to<br />
see athletes achieve their personal best or<br />
break a record. I was especially impressed<br />
by the stories emphasizing character, highlighting<br />
triumph over tragedy or devotion<br />
to service. Mostly, though, I realized that<br />
we have stayed true to the classical view <strong>of</strong><br />
education in our public schools.<br />
Mind<br />
It’s a given that Bay District Schools addresses<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> the mind. From<br />
kindergarteners reading their first books to<br />
eighth graders programming robots to seniors<br />
creating a multimedia presentation,<br />
our students are working hard to be full participants<br />
in the Information Age. <strong>This</strong> year<br />
we celebrate our thirtieth year as participants<br />
in the College Board’s Advanced Placement<br />
program. Our most ambitious high school<br />
students—our academic Olympians—can<br />
choose from the most prestigious collegiate<br />
level coursework through Collegiate Studies,<br />
TRACCS, MAPPS, AP, IB and AICE.<br />
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Not as well known, perhaps, is the fact that<br />
our struggling students receive the most<br />
intense and focused interventions that we<br />
can devise to get them on grade level. Our<br />
teachers and staff work very hard to be sure<br />
that all students have a chance to achieve<br />
their full potential.<br />
Body<br />
In Bay District Schools, we care about the<br />
health and wellness <strong>of</strong> all students. From<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering healthier foods in the cafeterias to<br />
ensuring that our elementary school kids<br />
participate in physical education, the principle<br />
<strong>of</strong> a sound mind in a sound body still<br />
informs our work. As well, our schools<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer athletic opportunities that would astound<br />
the ancient Greeks. While Socrates<br />
would feel at home at a wrestling match<br />
or track meet, trying to imagine what he<br />
would make <strong>of</strong> a basketball game or a high<br />
school dance line brings a smile to my<br />
face. Gee, what would he say when he<br />
discovered that we even let women play in<br />
modern times?<br />
Spirit<br />
If you have ever seen a line <strong>of</strong> students<br />
waiting to give blood or a group <strong>of</strong> kids<br />
working at Special Olympics, you know<br />
that spiritual education is alive and well in<br />
our schools. The values that we all share—<br />
generosity, honesty, kindness, etc.—are affirmed<br />
daily in formal and informal ways.<br />
Positive behaviors are encouraged and<br />
rewarded. You can see these behaviors at<br />
work as students make posters to eliminate<br />
bullying or raise funds for the American<br />
Heart Society or tutor their classmates.<br />
Each month I get to honor some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
most outstanding students by recognizing<br />
the Superintendent’s Student <strong>of</strong> the Month.<br />
Without fail, these students exemplify values<br />
that we would all do well to emulate.<br />
<strong>This</strong> column leads with a quote from one<br />
<strong>of</strong> my favorite characters, Gandalf, in<br />
The Fellowship <strong>of</strong> the Ring. In a summer<br />
filled with both tragedy and triumph,<br />
I learned, once again, that our time here<br />
is limited. All <strong>of</strong> us who educate young<br />
people share their gold medal moments<br />
every day. What a wonderful way to use<br />
our time!<br />
Our Skyline is Changing.<br />
Our Commitment Isn’t.<br />
Dr. Jim Kerley, President<br />
Gulf Coast State College<br />
For 55 years, Gulf<br />
Coast State College<br />
has been committed<br />
to the highest<br />
quality training and<br />
education that turns<br />
students into employed<br />
graduates.<br />
The result is an unmistakable<br />
and unwavering<br />
impact on<br />
the economic climate <strong>of</strong> our region and the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> those we touch.<br />
Our faculty and programs <strong>of</strong> study have always<br />
been challenging and rigorous, whether a student<br />
was transferring to a four-year university<br />
or directly entering the workforce. Growing<br />
workforce demands in Florida require that<br />
we have the ability, flexibility and willingness<br />
to respond quickly to business, industry and<br />
community needs. Striking evidence <strong>of</strong> this<br />
part <strong>of</strong> our mission is our Advanced Technology<br />
Center (ATC) that will open next June.<br />
The three stories you see under construction<br />
are integral to the transformative work that<br />
will take place within, where innovative partnerships<br />
across business, industry, government<br />
and education will provide clear pathways to<br />
high-paying jobs.<br />
We’re also very excited to announce that<br />
on September 11 we will hold our toppingout<br />
ceremony as the construction reaches a<br />
significant milestone. <strong>This</strong> LEED-certified,<br />
80,000 square foot facility is the embodiment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the American entrepreneurial spirit,<br />
dedicated to meeting regional employment<br />
needs in alternative energy, green building,<br />
information technology, digital media,<br />
civil engineering, emerging technologies and<br />
more. Our focus is on educating and training<br />
students to leave Gulf Coast with the skills<br />
necessary to succeed.<br />
The state <strong>of</strong> Florida will need to fill more<br />
than 33,000 Science, Math, Engineering and<br />
Technology (STEM) jobs by 2018, and employers<br />
continue to struggle to find qualified<br />
workers because <strong>of</strong> a “skills gap.” The need<br />
is there, so that’s where we come in. Career<br />
pathways in STEM and Career and Technical<br />
Education (CTE) serve to meet those<br />
employers’ needs, and these pathways begin<br />
with our industry-recognized certificates and<br />
programs that close that skills gap with focused,<br />
applicable, productive training.<br />
Our ATC will also <strong>of</strong>fer a brighter future for<br />
the students in our community not typically<br />
expected to attend college at all, and it will<br />
only help us add the kinds <strong>of</strong> programs that<br />
tomorrow’s workforce needs. As the ATC<br />
nears completion, we’re already planning for<br />
a new STEM Education Center with a focus<br />
on science and math. It only makes sense<br />
in today’s environment. Growth <strong>of</strong> jobs demanding<br />
one to two-year technical degrees<br />
and industry-recognized certificates are outpacing<br />
the growth <strong>of</strong> those requiring traditional<br />
bachelor’s degrees and higher.<br />
We’re also honored that Gov. Rick Scott<br />
recognizes Gulf Coast’s continuing commitment<br />
to our region as we embrace our place<br />
on its economic and educational horizon.<br />
We’re building a tech-savvy future, one student<br />
at a time.<br />
Record Breaking Summer<br />
Susan Estler, Vice President Marketing<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> CVB<br />
With another recordbreaking<br />
summer<br />
season coming to<br />
an end, the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> CVB<br />
is looking forward<br />
to welcoming Fall<br />
and Winter visitors<br />
to our community.<br />
In order to continue<br />
the vibrant buzz<br />
that can be felt in the destination all summer<br />
long, our team has been working to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
events that will keep visitors active in our<br />
parks, beaches and other outdoor spaces in<br />
the months to come.<br />
One highlight <strong>of</strong> our efforts will be the inaugural<br />
The Biggest Loser Half Marathon and<br />
5K Runwalk on December 30. The CVB<br />
has partnered with Dan and Jackie Evans,<br />
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season five contestants on NBC’s hit show<br />
“The Biggest Loser,” to <strong>of</strong>fer the RunWalk<br />
as a non-intimidating environment for everyone,<br />
with longer course time limits to allow<br />
walkers to complete the race at their own<br />
pace.<br />
piring views <strong>of</strong> the emerald-green Gulf and<br />
the cooler temperatures in late December will<br />
be an ideal setting for this event. We hope it<br />
will inspire visitors to remain active during<br />
their travels and throughout the year ahead.<br />
If you have any questions about this or any<br />
other program, please feel free to call Richard<br />
Sanders or send an email. (850) 233-5070 or<br />
rsanders@visitpanamacitybeach.com.<br />
A Monumental Change<br />
for FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Dr. Ken Shaw, Dean<br />
FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
A monumental and<br />
historic change in<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> FSU <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> was approved<br />
by the FSU<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees<br />
on June 8, 2012.<br />
Through approval<br />
<strong>of</strong> a new academic<br />
plan for FSU <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>, we will<br />
admit freshman students for the first time<br />
in the history <strong>of</strong> our campus beginning fall<br />
2013. With more than 9,000 students being<br />
denied admission to FSU Tallahassee each<br />
year, we are excited that this new initiative<br />
will provide more students an opportunity to<br />
start and complete their Florida State University<br />
degrees at FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
<strong>This</strong> change will have significant benefits to<br />
our local community and all <strong>of</strong> Northwest<br />
Florida. As students come from around the<br />
state and from out <strong>of</strong> state to spend four years<br />
in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> working on one <strong>of</strong> our 14 high<br />
demand, career track, undergraduate degree<br />
programs, they will have multiple opportunities<br />
to intern in our local businesses and industries,<br />
with the hope that they will decided<br />
to live and work in Northwest Florida. Our<br />
campus has a 30-year record <strong>of</strong> supporting<br />
our region with qualified individuals.<br />
Sixty percent <strong>of</strong> our alumni live and work<br />
in Bay County and three-quarters <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong><br />
our alumni make their home in Northwest<br />
Florida. Seventy-five percent <strong>of</strong> our electrical<br />
engineering graduates work in Bay<br />
County and 94% <strong>of</strong> our civil engineering<br />
graduates work in Northwest Florida. FSU<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> is dedicated to helping all <strong>of</strong><br />
our businesses and industries to be successful<br />
by having the best qualified individuals<br />
from which to choose.<br />
Florida State University has been ranked<br />
again in the top 50 public universities in the<br />
country by US News and World Report. We<br />
have also been ranked #14 by Forbes as the<br />
Top 100 Best Buy Colleges for 2012. Both<br />
<strong>of</strong> these rankings take into consideration the<br />
quality degree programs as well as the cost<br />
to obtain that education. FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fers these same high quality programs at a<br />
great tuition value. Every student who graduates<br />
from FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> will know that<br />
their degree is recognized nationally.<br />
Adding freshman over the next four years<br />
will increase our student population from<br />
around 1300 students to over 2000 students<br />
by 2016. With this student body, our campus<br />
will continue to be a viable and valuable<br />
economic driver for this region. As<br />
the campus grows, we are committed to<br />
continuing to work closely with Gulf Coast<br />
State College and our neighboring state colleges<br />
to provide opportunities for their AA<br />
graduates who choose to transfer to FSU<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> to complete their undergraduate<br />
degrees. The caliber <strong>of</strong> the transfer students<br />
we have received from these colleges<br />
have always been strong.<br />
As FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> makes the transition<br />
to a four-year campus, we look forward to<br />
working closely with our community and<br />
regional stakeholders. We will continue<br />
to provide the best quality educational opportunities<br />
for our students to ensure they<br />
are well prepared to move into the workforce<br />
and make an important contribution<br />
in helping businesses and industries grow in<br />
Northwest Florida.<br />
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in Philadelphia and worked as a chef at the<br />
Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. His restaurant<br />
manager, Shelle Larson, chef trained at<br />
Johnson & Wales University in Charleston,<br />
SC and worked at the Four Seasons in Seattle,<br />
WA. Behind the oyster bar is Mike<br />
Martin, winner <strong>of</strong> the U.S. National Oyster<br />
Shucking Contest for two years in a row<br />
(2010/2011) and currently the world record<br />
holder for oyster shucking.<br />
Daryl’s Dream Team has been successful.<br />
“I get good feedback from our customers,”<br />
he says. “I talk to 70% <strong>of</strong> the people who<br />
eat here every day.” Paradise Bar & Grille’s<br />
top-sellers include their raw oysters, seafood<br />
platters, grouper, mahi and shrimp baskets,<br />
and the burgers. The Paradise Bar & Grille<br />
is located at 17458 Front <strong>Beach</strong> Rd. west <strong>of</strong><br />
Highway 79; call (850) 234-2154 for more<br />
information.<br />
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Don’t Let Those Mosquitoes Become<br />
Your Unwanted Physical Fitness<br />
Trainer...or Compromise Your Health.<br />
Do not let the mosquito become a<br />
negative component <strong>of</strong> your enjoyment<br />
or yet another excuse why you<br />
cannot begin your personal outdoor<br />
physical fitness exercise program<br />
today. Now is the<br />
time to react and not compromise<br />
your health,<br />
and to fight back.<br />
Always remember to<br />
protect yourself, family<br />
and pet(s) against the<br />
bite <strong>of</strong> the mosquito and to<br />
prevent the possible spread <strong>of</strong><br />
their unhealthy diseases (Eastern Equine Encephalitis,<br />
St. Louis Encephalitis and West<br />
Nile Virus).<br />
Mosquitoes begin their life as aquatic insects.<br />
Water is vital for mosquitoes to thrive and<br />
survive. So what should you do? Weekly,<br />
eliminate their artificial habitats around your<br />
home environment. Locate potential objects<br />
that contain or can hold standing water. It<br />
is easy as can be by following the five<br />
D’s. Just drain or remove the item,<br />
store upside down, or flush out<br />
the possible source(s) with<br />
clean water weekly.<br />
If you can, try to stay indoors<br />
during dawn and dusk,<br />
for these are peak mosquito<br />
hours. However, have no fear...<br />
you still can enjoy the great outdoors<br />
anytime with proper protective gear.<br />
Wear repellents that contain the product<br />
DEET. Remember, always read the label<br />
and then follow the instructions <strong>of</strong> the product<br />
you choose to use. The lower number <strong>of</strong><br />
concentration <strong>of</strong> DEET in a product means<br />
frequent reapplication for the best personal<br />
safety and protection. To minimize skin<br />
exposure to mosquito bites, wear long pants<br />
and sleeves. Do not forget to protect your<br />
pets and livestock too. Veterinarian routine<br />
visits are necessary to receiving proper<br />
protective instruction and care.<br />
Are you located in the <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> community? Are<br />
mosquitos bothering or biting? You<br />
are then encouraged to utilize the<br />
ad valorum tax service available<br />
that funds the areas free mosquito<br />
control service. Contact the experts<br />
at <strong>Beach</strong> Mosquito Control<br />
District to place your service request:<br />
(850) 233-5030 or visit the website at pcbeachmosquito.org.<br />
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Membership Update<br />
Cyndi Ainsworth<br />
Membership Services<br />
The more complex our lives become<br />
with family, home and work, the less<br />
time we have to spend on our health<br />
and well-being. But the commitment <strong>of</strong><br />
a healthy lifestyle will benefit all areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> our lives.<br />
Have you shown the same level <strong>of</strong><br />
commitment to your <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
membership? Has your membership<br />
remained active or have you let your<br />
membership just lie there, with the hope that business will automatically<br />
find its way to your door? Getting involved with<br />
the many networking opportunities that are available to you is<br />
the key to building lasting business and personal relationships.<br />
People want to do business with people they know and trust.<br />
What is the best way to get new customers into your<br />
business? Host a special event and invite them! Grand<br />
Openings, Groundbreakings and Anniversary Celebrations are<br />
considered to be the most exciting events for a new or existing<br />
business. They increase awareness about your company,<br />
product or services and are a significant part <strong>of</strong> your marketing<br />
and advertising plan.<br />
Here are a few things to consider when planning your big event:<br />
u Set the Date<br />
Allow yourself plenty <strong>of</strong> time to organize the details <strong>of</strong> your<br />
event. Planning should begin three or four weeks ahead <strong>of</strong> the<br />
actual event date. The best days <strong>of</strong> the week for the most Ambassador<br />
attendance are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Late<br />
afternoon and early evening functions are the most popular and<br />
successful.<br />
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Consider potential and current customers, suppliers, employees,<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> members and <strong>Chamber</strong> staff, government <strong>of</strong>ficials,<br />
friends, family, business associates, and the media. For additional<br />
media coverage, send a press release to news directors and<br />
city editors including all the details <strong>of</strong> your event.<br />
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Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are typically served, but it is your<br />
preference as to how you want to set the tone <strong>of</strong> the occasion.<br />
You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you would like.<br />
We want to ensure that your event is a complete success, so<br />
in addition to bringing the welcoming Ambassadors, scissors,<br />
ribbon and camera for the photo shoot, we will support you<br />
every step <strong>of</strong> the way.<br />
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Members New & Renewing <strong>Chamber</strong> Members<br />
New Members<br />
BTS Signs, Inc.<br />
Flooring Concepts<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> St. Andrews<br />
State Park<br />
G. Foleys<br />
Gulfview United Methodist<br />
Church<br />
Inter-State Commercial<br />
Services<br />
Paradise Bar & Grille<br />
Pinnacle Hammock Square<br />
Shores <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> Club &<br />
Resort Residences<br />
Stem to Stern Boat Service<br />
Sun Fun Photo & Gifts<br />
WMBB TV Channel 13<br />
Renewing<br />
Members<br />
Renewals - 1 Year<br />
A Superior Air Conditioning<br />
Adam Brack, Experience<br />
Better Golf<br />
Bay United Soccer Club<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Bux<br />
Carillon <strong>Beach</strong> Inn<br />
ClicksCrazy.com<br />
Dead Eye Dick’s Steakhouse<br />
Emerald Coast Behavioral<br />
Griffin Design Firm<br />
Tacky Jack’s <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Renewals - 2 Years<br />
Arinc<br />
Boon Docks Restaurant<br />
Early Learning Coalition <strong>of</strong><br />
Northwest Florida, Inc.<br />
Flip Flop Shops<br />
Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill<br />
Miracle Strip Junior<br />
Woman’s Club<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Library<br />
Foundation, Inc.<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Health Club<br />
& Spa<br />
Servpro <strong>of</strong> Bay County, Inc.<br />
Smok “N” Butts BBQ<br />
State Representative Jimmy<br />
Patronis<br />
Watercrest Owners<br />
Association Inc.<br />
WonderWorks<br />
Renewals - 3 Years<br />
A & K Floors and More<br />
Emerald Coast Business<br />
Women<br />
Healthy Start <strong>of</strong> Bay,<br />
Franklin & Gulf Counties<br />
Laketown Wharf<br />
Sunsations<br />
Renewals - 4 Years<br />
Counts Oakes Resort<br />
Properties<br />
Exotic Exposure Tanning<br />
HSG Accounting, Inc.<br />
Ocean Reef Resort Properties<br />
Press Print Graphics<br />
Rowe Realty Group<br />
Shimmering Seas Jewelry<br />
& Gifts<br />
Student Breaks<br />
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge<br />
Vascular Associates<br />
Washington County Tourist<br />
Development Council<br />
Yellowbook<br />
Renewals - 5 Years<br />
Another Broken Egg<br />
Buddy Gandy Seafood<br />
The Celebration Place<br />
Firefly<br />
Jim Free Realty<br />
Kaleidoscope Theatre<br />
La Quinta Inn & Suites<br />
Sunjammer’s Watersports<br />
System Laundry Management<br />
and Linen Rentals<br />
Company<br />
Renewals - 6 Years<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>of</strong><br />
NW Florida<br />
Carrabba’s Italian Grill<br />
FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Guadalajara Mexican Grill<br />
Gulf Coast Dermatology<br />
Holiday Terrace Motel<br />
Renewals - 7 Years<br />
Cosmetic Vein & Laser<br />
Center<br />
Grand Cayman Motel<br />
Gulf Crest Condominiums<br />
Gulf<strong>View</strong> Properties<br />
Laguna <strong>Beach</strong> Christian<br />
Retreat<br />
Ripley’s Believe It or Not<br />
Museum<br />
Shores Townhouse #115/<br />
Rent From Owner<br />
Renewals - 8 Years<br />
Emerald Coast Dental Spa<br />
Provision Living at <strong>Panama</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Sunset Inn<br />
Renewals - 9 Years<br />
Joni’s <strong>Beach</strong> Rentals, Inc.<br />
Paul Brent Designer, Inc.<br />
Renewals - 10 Years<br />
Carpet One Floor & Home<br />
Coastal Property Services<br />
Condom Knowledge<br />
Edward Jones Investments<br />
Nature Walk Golf Club<br />
Renewals - 11 Years<br />
Charles Haines, Jr.<br />
Corporate Accommodations<br />
<strong>of</strong> N.W. Florida, Inc.<br />
The Wisteria Inn<br />
Renewals - 12 Years<br />
Bay Arts Alliance<br />
BB&T Bank<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> Scene<br />
Burg Management<br />
Company, Inc.<br />
CYber SYtes, Inc.<br />
Enterprise Rent-A-Car<br />
J. R. Arnold High School<br />
Papa John’s Pizza /R & L<br />
Enterprises<br />
Renewals - 13 Years<br />
Marriott Legends Edge at<br />
Bay Point<br />
Pinnacle Port Vacation<br />
Rentals<br />
Renewals - 15 Years<br />
Florida Linen<br />
Girl Scout Council <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Florida Panhandle<br />
Healthsouth Emerald Coast<br />
Rehabilitation Hospital<br />
LocalEdge - A Division <strong>of</strong><br />
Hearst Media<br />
Musgrove Florist<br />
Nations Real Estate<br />
The News Herald<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Mall<br />
Sussex-Bay Foundation<br />
Renewals - 16 Years<br />
Source One Flooring<br />
Renewals - 17 Years<br />
Bay Medical Center<br />
Copy Products<br />
Magic Broadcasting II<br />
Princess Condo Rental<br />
Pro Sound Entertainment<br />
Renewals - 18 Years<br />
Cher’s Hallmark Shop<br />
Renewals - 19 Years<br />
Breaker’s Restaurant<br />
Naval Surface Warfare Center<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Division<br />
Sandpiper Beacon <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Resort<br />
1940 Harrison Avenue<br />
<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, FL, 32405<br />
Renewals - 20 Years<br />
Century 21 Ryan Realty<br />
Goldring Gulf Distributing<br />
Gulf Glo Banners & Signs<br />
The Shores Homeowners<br />
Association<br />
Renewals - 21 Years<br />
Treasure Island Marina<br />
Renewals - 22 Years<br />
Ebro Greyhound Park and<br />
Poker Room<br />
Stephen Myers, D.M.D., PA<br />
Pirate’s Island Adventure<br />
Golf<br />
Renewals - 23 Years<br />
Sugar Sands Inn & Suites<br />
Renewals - 25 Years<br />
Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant<br />
& Water Front Market<br />
Hancock Bank<br />
Lamar Advertising<br />
Pineapple Willy’s<br />
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