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Something Blazin’ has come to Panama 

City Beach… YOU HAVE TO BE HERE! 

• 14 Signature Sauces 

• Full menu including wings, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, 

boneless wings, salads, & wraps 

• 34 HD Flat Screen LCD’s, 11 Projection Big Screens 

• NTN Buzztime Trivia, Golden Tee, & other Games 

• Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Open Daily from 11 – 2 am 

• Locally Owned & Operated 

• 20 Draft Beers, 45 Bottled, Full Bar 

• Two Outside Patios 

Now Open in Pier Park! 

(850) 236-0325 

• Dine-In or Take-Out 

• Family Friendly 

• YOU HAVE TO BE HERE 



your connection n to the beach 

going g green 

10 

2007 Vol 2 Issue 6 

January/February 2008 Vol 3 Issue 1 

Green Adventures in 

Panama City Beach 

8 Ways to Green 

Up Your Life 

1 New Nature 

Center on the way 


BANKING CENTER 

REAL ESTATE CORNER 

GRAND OPENINGS 

AROUND TOWN 

MEMBER NEWS 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 


Chamber’s Annual nua 

Report 

and 

2008 Program of f Work 

www.pcbeach.org 

www.pcbeach.o 

Are You 

Connected 

to the Beach? 

Advertise your business 

in The Circuit! 

2008 Spotlight 

Schedule: 

JAN/FEB 

Chamber’s Annual Report 

MAR/APR 

Dining Out in PCB 

MAY/JUN 

Shopping & Things To Do 

JUL/AUG 

Resorts and Real Estate 

SEP/OCT 

Health & Wellness 

NOV/DEC 

Ecotourism 

Rates & Information: 

Skip Alford 

(850) 814-4292 

Tyler Finklea 

(850) 691-6259 

c h a i r m a n ‘ s r e p o r t 

2008 has started with a BANG! You can just feel 

the excitement and anticipation surrounding 

the activities involving the 

City of Panama City Beach, Bay and 

surrounding Counties. 

One of the most important concepts 

to 

embrace for 2008 and the future 

is 

that of “Regionalism.” As our 

area continues to grow and prosper, 

Regionalism and what it means will 

play a pivotal role with our continued 

success. 

To that point, business and community 

leaders from four counties, Bay, Gulf, Walton and 

Okaloosa, have come together to form what is known 

as Coastal Vision 3000. This group has been tasked 

with creating a consistent brand for our region and to 

increase both national and international awareness 

for our market. Keep an eye out for “The Beach!” 

During our Friday at the Beach event on March 

14th, there will be a very enlightening presentation 

regarding “The Beach” and what it means. 

p r e s i d e n t ‘ s r e p o r t 

T 

he excitement has begun. Pier Park has 

officially opened with new specialty shops 

and great restaurants. Your 

Chamber is working with several 

entities to plan weekly events 

throughout the year, especially 

during the holiday season. 

By the time you receive this special 

edition of The Circuit, “Dining Out 

in Panama City Beach,” we will be 

within weeks of opening our new 

Chamber building at 309 Beckrich Road. We have 

great things planned for our community. State-of-theart 

technology, a beautiful history wall, touch screen 

kiosks for visitors and people relocating to the area, a 

community board room, and extended hours including 

Saturday and Sunday. We are also working with the 

Workforce Center, FSU-Panama City and Gulf Coast 

Community College to add job placement, training, 

focus forums and business center to our location. 

Al McCambry 

On February 22nd, The Greater Panama City Beaches 

Chamber hosted its Annual Awards Banquet. This 

year’s celebration was held at the 

Edgewater Beach Resort, and I 

would like to thank Andy Phillips 

and his staff for a great time. 

During the month of April, your 

Beaches Chamber will be relocating 

to 309 Beckrich Road. We are very 

excited about our new home! We 

will have something for everyone 

including a beautiful history wall, extended hours 

including Saturday and Sunday, and touch screen 

kiosks for visitors. 

Like I said, 2008 has started with a Bang! Stay in 

touch with your Beaches Chamber. Get involved. 

Help to continue to make this area a great place to 

Live, Work and Play. 

Debi Knight 

We expect 2008 to be a very optimistic year for 

growth, tourism and community development. 

Business and community leaders 

from four counties, Gulf, Bay, Walton 

and Okaloosa, have come together 

to form Coastal Vision 3000. This 

group is creating a consistent brand 

for our region. The goal is to increase 

national and international awareness, 

increase support for our local 

tourism and economic development 

opportunities, and grow our market. At our Friday 

at the Beach during the second week of March Andy 

Phillips of Edgewater Beach Resort, who is also on the 

Executive Board of Coastal Vision 3000, will give a 

presentation to our members. 

And finally, a Big Thank You to Lisa Powell, our 

Publicity Committee Chair, for all her hard work in 

making our Annual Awards Banquet on February 

22nd a huge success! 

The Beach: A way of life that will change yours. 

Find out more about Coastal Vision 3000 on Page 28. 


Panama City Beach • 13820 Panama City Beach Pkwy. • 850-230-4522 



2008 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Chairman of the Board 

Al McCambry, Knology 

Past Chairman 

David Powell, 

Peoples First Community Bank 

Incoming Chairman 

Anthony Dubose, 

Coastal Community Insurance Agency 

Treasurer 

Philip Griffitts, Jr. 

Sugar Sands Beach Resort 

Legal Council 

Steven L. Applebaum 

The Board 

Mike Abney, 

Prudential Shimmering Sands 

Billy Alam, Days Inn 

Karen Blackerby, Magnum Capital 

Sue Brookhart, 

Naval Support Activity Panama City 

Robert Carroll, 

McNeil Carroll Engineering 

Mack Carter, Shuckum’s 

Oyster Pub, Another Broken Egg 

Rick Dye, Region Bank 

Pam George, 

Gulf World Marine Park 

John Gheesling, Bikini Beach 

John Hamati, 

Flautt Cornerstone 

Scott Harris, Wachovia Bank 

Annie Holcombe, Oaseas Resorts 

Lewis Howell, The St. Joe Company 

Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts 

Lee Ann Leonard, By The Sea Resorts 

Jim Musicaro, 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 

Chris Pariseau, 

Allegra Print & Imaging 

Lisa Powell, Hombre Golf Club 

Edy Rivard, 

Gulf Coast Medical Center 

Cil Schnikter, Comcast Cable 

Bill Sherr, Labor Ready 

Skip Stoltz, Countrywide Home Loans 

Paul Wohlford, 

Edgewater Beach Resort 

Bob Zamboni, Zeebest McDonald’s 

Honorary Members 

Mayor Gayle Oberst, CFT Pyramid 

Dr. George DePuy, FSU-PC 

Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC 

10 The Circuit March/April 2008 


M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 0 8 

CONTENTS 

Features 

18 Dining Out in Panama City Beach 

26 Dining Out at Kingfish 

Events 

28 Chamber Events Keep You In-The-Know 

28 Friday at the Beach 

28 Candidates Forum 

28 After Hours - March 

29 Calendar of Events 

29 Leads Group 

40 After Hours - April 

Around Town 

34 FSU-Panama City 

34 Community Update 

34 Local Government Update 

35 Gulf Coast Workforce Board 

CHAMBER OFFICERS 

35 Gulf Coast Community College 

39 Pier Park 

39 FSU Flying High Circus 

Membership 

30 Member News 

40 Grand Openings 

40 New & Renewing Members 

41 High Voltage Membership 

41 Ambassador Update 

In Every Issue 

8 Chairman’s Report 

8 President’s Report 

12 Banking Center 

12 Real Estate Corner 

14 A Few Minutes With Lee Ann Leonard 

15 A Few Minutes With Bob Zamboni 

16 Biz Spotlight 

Cover photo of Firefly’s Sauteed Gulf Grouper with shallots, fresh corn, grape tomatoes, jumbo 

lump blue crab and sherry cream. Photo by Myron Hines 


415 Beckrich Rd., Suite 200, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301 

PCBeach.org 

EDITORIAL STAFF 

President/CEO Debi Knight Editor Marta Rose 

Senior VP Marketing & PR Marta Rose Creative Director Marta Rose 

Director of Operations Beth Oltman Advertising Sales Skip Alford 

VP Membership Services Skip Alford Tyler Finklea 

Membership Services Tyler Finklea Production Boyd Brothers Printing 

Web Manager Jessica Summers Distribution Allegra Print & Imaging 

Research/Communications Bethany Edwards Faith Leader 

Membership Accounting Mgr. Jena Kimmel Contributing Mayor Gayle Oberst, Bay 

Information Specialist Bertie Reynolds Writers Solutions, Kimberly 

Receptionist Joyce Kidd Bodine, Dr. Jim Kerley, 

Information Specialist Gloria Mallory Dr. George DePuy 

The Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, February 20th at 9:30 pm. Photo by Tyler Finklea


Corner 

Banking Center 

Colonial Bank 

You’ll like it here. 

When you get your start as a community bank, it’s hard to forget 

your roots. Colonial Bank of Panama City Beach hasn’t forgotten 

because it finds its strength in the community. 

“Our roots run deep in Panama City Beach. Our branch is an extension of this 

community and the strength of our roots can be seen in our employees through 

leadership and community involvement,” says Joe Johnston, branch sales 

manager for the Panama City Beach Colonial Bank office. 

The community spirit among 

Colonial employees is 

phenomenal. As members 

of the community, they 

want to see business leaders 

succeed and the 

community grow; 

therefore they 

do what it takes 

to help. “That 

spirit of success 

is wrapped in our 

promise to offer 

the high-touch, 

personal service our customers 

want, in a way that demonstrates 

our commitment,” says Johnston. 

“At Colonial Bank, not only are we building our customer base, we’re building 

relationships,” he continues. “That’s one reason why people keep coming 

back to us. They like the way they’re treated. They’re shown respect in every 

transaction by people who understand what really matters. We’ve always 

been this way; it’s a commitment that will never change.” Every Colonial 

banker has one goal in mind – to exceed the expectations of the shareholders, 

customers and employees they serve. 

“We live the Colonial brand promise ‘You’ll like it here.’ It’s a part of our 

everyday life and we utilize this promise to serve the Panama City Beach 

community. That’s why you see our bankers involved in community activities. 

We consider it a privilege to be part of the growth and success of Panama City 

Beach – a community where our strong roots are firmly planted.” 

Visit the Colonial Bank office at 11701 Panama City Beach Pkwy., and see 

why You’ll like it here. 


Back row: Curtis Williams, Nicole Wiles, 

Alicia Hudson and Joe Johnston, Branch 

Sales Manager. Front row: Cathi Jenkins, 

Sandra Baldwin. Left: Gary Crouse, 

Loan Originator. 

Real Estate 

Shores 

of Panama 

Ideally positioned 

along the sugar-white 

sand and emerald 

green waters of Northwest 

Florida, the new Shores 

of Panama resort is open 

and preparing for its grand 

opening in April. 

Shores of Panama is 

located directly on 468 feet 

of shoreline in the heart of 

Panama City Beach. This 

dynamic condominium 

resort’s unique C-shaped 

design creates an intimate 

cove secluding the 

18,000 square foot pool 

and 20-person hot tub. 

Also located on the pool deck are two Tiki huts providing food and 

beverage service. In addition, the resort offers a heated indoor pool and 

hot tub, video arcade and complimentary DVD rentals, designated kids 

club area, Men’s and Women’s Day Spa, and health center complete 

with sauna, steam, 

locker room and 

showers. The 

resort also provides 

8,000 square feet 

of meeting space. 

The 709-unit resort 

features studio 

accommodations, 

as well as one-, twoand 

three-bedroom 

luxury vacation condominiums, ranging in size from 473 to 1,416 square 

feet. All unit balconies overlook the beautiful Gulf of Mexico or the 

resort’s cove and lagoon-style pool, cable TV, DVD player and/or VCR. 

In addition, all 

units feature a full 

kitchen as well as 

washer and dryer. 

For more information 

on Shores of 

Panama, visit www. 

Sterlingresorts. 

com or call (850) 

636-9701. 

Shores of Panama is located at 9900 S. 

Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.

Salty’s has been a tradition on Panama 

City Beach since 1986, and the tradition 

continues with a great twist. We have 

opened an all new Sports Bar and Grill 

featuring fifteen screens, a state of the 

art sound system and stage for the best 

live performances in northwest Florida. 

Although we have many beach favorites, 

such as, our famous grouper sandwich and 

100% black angus burgers, our menu has 

grown to include the “best pizza on the 

beach”. Home of the ten pound pizza, the 

Salty’s Super Supreme is not for the faint of 

heart. With our full dine in menu and our 

pizza delivery service you can’t miss. So, if 

you grew up vacationing on the beach, or 

you just started, Salty’s is the place to be. 

Salty’s Bar & Grill 

10908 Front Beach Rd 

Panama City Beach, Fl 

850-234-1913 (main line) 

850-234-3737 (pizza delivery) 

SaltysBar.com 


• Certified Training by Florida Academy Of 

Mobile Entertainers 

• Better Business Bureau 

Accredited 

• Panama City Beaches Chamber 

2006 Small Business of the Year 

• Licensed & Insured 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a few 

minutes 

with... 

Lee Ann 

Leonard 

I 

come from a big family. I am 

the youngest of six siblings, 

the aunt of fifteen nieces and 

nephews and the great aunt of four 

and counting. My father Robert, who 

retired from the Air Force as a fullbird 

colonel, at times channeled the 

Sound of Music’s 

Captain Georg Von 

Trapp character to 

manage his evergrowing 

brood. 

While my dad 

never summoned 

us with a whistle, 

his military ways 

helped him maintain 

order…most of 

the time. Despite 

his best efforts, we 

would occasionally 

erupt with food fights, verbal 

assaults and boundary battles. My 

mother Betty often delighted in 

these unpredictable outbursts and in 

the fun and excitement our diverse 

group generated. While my parents 

are now deceased, their children 

continue the squabbles but also the 

traditions. One such tradition is an 

annual family reunion which I was 

fortunate to host in Panama City 

Beach last year. Our gatherings are 

a rich stew of savory homemade 

dishes, childhood reminiscences, 

games, relentless teasing and 

personal updates reminding me of 

all that is frustrating and wonderful 

about a sprawling family tree. 

The frustration stems from enduring 

years of competing for resources 

and parental attention, frequent 

invasions of privacy and even the 

stigma of birth order. My brother 

and sisters still resent the greater 

freedom they say I enjoyed as the 

baby of the family. While they did 

suffer stricter rules, it was only 

because, after seeing five kids 

through puberty and beyond, my 

parents were understandably tired 

when I finally arrived. 

Lee Ann (middle) flanked by her brother Michael and 

sisters Mary, Bertie and Sharon on Panama City 

Beach for their 2007 family reunion. 

A big family can be challenging— 

as all families can be—but 

also persistently grounding, 

unflinchingly supportive and, most 

importantly, unconditionally loving. 

Being the baby brings benefits too. 

My older siblings are my greatest 

teachers. They take the road less 

traveled first and then warn me of 

the bumps and perils. Additionally, 

being the baby means that, at least 

in their company, I can claim to 

be the youngest in the room. As 

a woman approaching forty, I am 

increasingly grateful for that gift! 

A big family fights big, plays big 

and loves big. Would I opt out? 

That’s a big “NO!" 

Lee Ann Leonard is the General 

Manager for By The Sea Resorts, 

a Panama City Beach hotel chain 

including five properties and a new 

beachfront restaurant and bar, the 

Barefoot Beach Club. 


My adult life up to 2003 

was as a radio broadcaster. 

I was a personality, a 

program 

director and 

an operations 

manager in 

mostly large 

cities. My 

a few 

minutes 

with... 

Bob Zamboni 

wife Linda 

was a McDonald’s Restaurant 

corporate executive for most of her 

working life, first in Tampa Bay, then 

in Dallas, Chicago and Houston. In 

2003, we left corporate life and bought 

a restaurant. As my wife found out, 

it’s a lot different owning your own 

rather than helping out other owner/ 

operators with their problems. And 

I discovered it was a lot easier 

being a broadcaster than keeping 

the books, paying bills and signing 

paychecks. There are two options: 

Have a life....or own a restaurant. 

We LOVE to play golf. But for the 

first year, we stopped playing, period. 

Who had the time? Instead of sitting 

down for a lovely meal that I would 

normally cook at 7:30, we found 

ourselves ordering pizza at 9:00 and 

eating it in front of the TV. Corporate 

life was fairly predictable. Owning 

a restaurant is not. Linda would get 

a call at 2:30 in the morning; the 

opening 

manager 

“There are two 

options: Have a life... 

or own a restaurant!” 

The Zambonis at Mahogany Run Golf Course in 

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands in 2007. 

wouldn’t 

be there 

because 

the car 

wouldn’t 

start. Guess who went in to open up 

at 5:00 am? 

We love wine, but how much 

could you imbibe when that early 

call might materialize? And from 

Spring Break to August, there are no 

vacations because it’s in season. We 

were avid travelers; golfing, wine 

festivals, foodie tours, 

mostly two weeks at a 

time. Not any more. If 

we can get a few days, 

we’re lucky. But is it 

worth it? 

You’re darned right 

it is. We have the 

satisfaction of having 

great employees who 

have been with us from 

the start. We know the 

joy of giving back to 

the community which helps us earn 

our living. We live in a place that’s 

growing by leaps and bounds (OK, 

smaller leaps at the moment). But 

would anyone doubt the future of 

our region? We can walk to the most 

beautiful beaches on the Emerald 

Coast, and see why everybody will 

be coming to share in our Paradise. 

And if you want a Big Mac with 

Fries and a smile, come see us. 

We’re Lovin’ It! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panama City Beaches Chamber 

2006 Small Business of the Year 

 

 

 

 

 


Restaurant & Lounge 850-785-9919 

at Sun Harbor Marina 

“WHERE SUNSETS ARE FREE” 

Daily Lunch Specials 

On-Site Catering & Parties 

Open for Breakfast ~ Fri, Sat, Sun. 

Dinner Music ~ Fri, Sat, Sun. 

SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 

Music by Suzanne at Brunch 

Afternoon Music of Peter Shelly 

“The Great Pretender” 

Dance to Beach Music, Rock & Roll & Country 

Parrot Head Friendly!! 

East Foot of the Hathaway Bridge 

See the Betsy Ann Riverboat from our Window 

Biz Spotlight 

Dock of The Bay 

at St. Andrews Bay 

Dock of the Bay restaurant sits on a pier reaching into the waters 

of St. Andrew Bay, at the base of the east side of the Hathaway 

Bridge. Whether you are arriving by boat or car, the breath taking 

views of Panama City’s most beautiful sunsets are there for the taking. 

New owner, Joshalyn Miller knows how gorgeous the view is as she makes 

her way to work seven days a week. After a quick wave at a passing dolphin, 

she starts by preparing the favorite dishes of the day. 

As you walk through the door, the aroma of home-style cooking lingers in 

the air. Tasty roast beef, tender pepper steak, BBQ chicken, country fried 

steak, and homemade mashed potatoes are just a few of the menu items 

sure to tempt your taste buds. For seafood lovers, dig into a crispy fried 

grouper basket, oysters, shrimp or scallops. Or you can enjoy an oversized 

juicy cheeseburger and a frosty cold beer at the outside tiki bar. 

This season, Joshalyn introduces Executive Chef Drayton Douglas Wade 

III, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in London, England. 

Chef Drayton’s feature dishes include Bruschetta, Grouper Panama, Chicken 

Marsala, and steaks that will melt in your mouth. But save room for 

dessert! One of the best-kept secrets in Bay County is Joshalyn’s homemade 

coconut crème pie and cheesecake! 

If the views and amazing menu aren’t enough, get a taste of live entertainment 

with favorite local performers to complete your evening in a real 

down-home, fun atmosphere. Make new friends and dance the night away 

as you watch the sunset. After dinner feel free to explore the marina. Sun 

Harbor Marina is a full service marina with pontoon rentals, real estate offices, 

fishing and diving charters, a gift shop, and home of the one and only 

Betsy Ann River Boat. 

Dock of the Bay is open year round serving lunch and dinner seven days a 

week. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can treat yourself to a very 

affordable breakfast too. For more information call (850) 785-9919. 

 

Photo by Tyler Finklea 


Winner Of 

Taste Of The Beach 

People’s Choice Award 

9800 Front Beach Road • Panama City Beach 

230-3425 

Open 7 Days A Week All Year Round 

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER 

www.dirtydickscrabs.com 

Fried Crab Lasagna 

Home Of The 

DO LUNCH AT DICK’S! 

$ 

6 99 

Lunch Special 

4 To Choose From Every Day! 

Served Mon-Fri ‘Til 3:00PM 

Seafood With A 

New Orleans Accent! 

Dick’s Addiction 

Enticing 

One-Of-A-Kind 

Libations 

Blue Crab 

Chef Beany’s Amazing 

Fried Potato Salad Martini 

Piling On Encouraged! 

The Beach’s Biggest & Best 

Breakfast Buffet 

7:00AM-11:30AM • 7 Days A Week 

(Beginning May 15, 2008) 

Chocolatini 

Dirty Banana 

Hey, If You Don’t 

Like Our Shrimp, 

We’ll Give Ya Crabs! 

Be Sure You Visit Our 

World Famous Gift Shop 

It’s Open Every Day! 

Fresh Is Better! 


dining out 

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From juicy, monster hamburgers and fries at Spinnaker (above left) after a day at the beach, to revitalizing Raspberry Mojitos at the 

newly-sleek Boatyard lounge (above right), there is a whole new dining ambiance and vibrant nightlift on the horizon of Panama City 

Beach. Above center: Dining out in the bar at Bonefish Grill at Grand Panama Resort. 

CAFÉS * COFFEE BARS * 

BAKERIES 

Andy’s Flour Power Bakery 

3123 Thomas Drive 


(850) 230-0014 

Another Broken Egg 

Grand Panama Resort 

11535 Hutchison Blvd. 


(850) 249-2007 

The Coffee Bean Queens 

21903 Panama City Beach Pkwy. 

Panama City Beach (west end) 

(850) 236-9276 

Emerald Coast Cuppy’s 

133 Bonaire Drive 


(850) 258-2436 

Joey’s Java Juice 

9722A Front Beach Road 


(850) 249-5282 

Joey’s Java Juice 



(850) 236-2010 


Liza’s Kitchen 



(850) 233-9000 

Panera Bread 

Pier Park 

101 Bluefish Drive, #100 


(850) 235-6325 

Starbuck’s Coffee 

Emerald Beach Resort 

14700 Front Beach Road 


(850) 636-0100 

DINERS * DELIS 

Bay Street Deli & Bagel Bakery 



(850) 233-1755 

Deckside Deli 



(850) 235-4600 

Emma’s Too 

280 S. Arnold Road 


(850) 230-1981 

Mike’s Diner 



(850) 234-1942 

BARBEQUE 

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar B Q 



(850) 230-4742 

Tony Roma’s 

10025 Hutchinson Blvd. 


(850) 230-2939 

PIZZA 

Domino’s Pizza 



(850) 819-3333 

Marco’s Gulf Pizza 



(850) 234-5000 

Mellow Mushroom 



(850) 235-2811

dining out IN PANAMA CITY BEACH 

Papa John’s Pizza 



(850) 235-6161 

Red Brick Pizza 

Pier Pier Park 

801 Pier Park Drive, Suite A-100 


(850) 236-1413 

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 



(850) 230-4522 

Guadalajara Mexican Grill 



(850) 235-3300 

Hofbrau Beer Garden 

701 Pier Park Drive, Suite 155 


(850) 249-4200 

Linda’s Bella Cucina 



(850) 249-4859 

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant 

208 W. 23rd Street 

Panama City 

(850) 249-5195 

Pasta Grill Restaurant 



(850) 236-6205 

Spicy Noodle Restaurant 

13667 East Emerald Coast Pkwy. 

Panama City Beach (west end) 

(850) 231-0955 

Sweet Basil 

Shoppes at Edgewater 



(850) 234-2855 

FAST FOOD * SUBS 

Burger King 



(850) 233-6080 



Shrimp Cocktail and Oyster Shooters at the 

Boatyard. 

Chick Fil-A 



(850) 234-9540 

Dairy Queen 

134 Alf Coleman Road 


(850) 234-5850 

Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries 

Pier Park 

700 Pier Park Drive, Suite 100 


(850) 233-3890 

Floradelphia Cheesesteak 

& Hoagie Factory 



Floradelphia Cheesesteak 

& Hoagie Factory 

401 E. 23rd Street 


(850) 784-9600 

McDonald’s 



(850) 234-6096 

McDonald’s 

16990 W. Alt. Highway 98 


(850) 897-3169 


Signature Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill. 

Quizno’s Subs 



(850) 236-6366 

Smoothie King 

Pier Park 

801 Pier Park Drive #120 


(850) 896-3829 

Wendy’s 

6824 W. Hwy. 98 


(850) 236-0058 

Zaxby’s 



(850) 233-6000 

BEACHSIDE * BAYSIDE 

Barefoot Beach Club 



(850) 234-6644 

Boatyard 

5323 North Lagoon Drive 


(850) 249-9273 

Dock O’ The Bay 

5505 Sun Harbor Drive 


(850) 785-9919 

Seabass with a Pacific-Rim touch at Bonefish 

Grill. 

Lady Anderson Dining Yacht 

5550 N. Lagoon Drive 


(850) 234-5940 

Pineapple Willy’s 

9875 S. Thomas Drive 


(850) 235-0928 

Schooner’s 

5121 Gulf Drive 


(850) 235-3555 

Sharky’s Seafood Restaurant 



(850) 235-3882 

Spinnaker Beach Club 

& Paradise Grill 



(850) 234-7892 

The Treasure Ship 



(850) 234-8881 

Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill 

& Brew House 

1151 Bayview Avenue 


(850) 763-8427


STEAKS & SEAFOOD * 

CASUAL 

Angelo’s Steak Pit 



(850) 234-2531 

Back Porch Seafood 

Pier Park 



(850) 233-1750 

Billy’s Oyster Bar 



(850) 235-2349 

Black Angus Restaurant 

4500 W. Highway 98 


(850) 784-1788 

Capt.’s Table Fish House Restaurant 

1110 Beck Avenue 


(850) 767-9933 

Capt. Jack’s Family Buffet 



(850) 236-8555 

Dirty Dick’s Crab House 



(850) 234-7900 

Granite Cafe 

1001 Beck Avenue 


(850) 215-3287 

Great American Grill 

Hilton Garden Inn 

1101 N. Highway 231 


(850) 392-1093 

Longhorn Steak House 

Pier Park 

15721 Panama City Beach Parkway 


(850) 233-4980 

Louie’s Florida Grill 



(850) 234-0582 

Clockwise from top left: The seared Tuna Sandwich at Spinnaker; the Stuffed Flounder at Capt. 

Anderson’s; the Blue Crab Anaheim Rellano appetizer at Kingfish; the Australian Rack of Lamb 

with fresh ginger at Firefly. 



Margaritaville 



(850) 234-6628 

Montego Bay Seafood 

473 Beckrich Road 


(850) 233-6033 

The Original J. Michael’s Restaurant 



(850) 233-2055 

Pompano’s Restaurant 



(850) 233-9080 

Reggae J’s Island Grill 

16202 Front Beach Road, Pier Park 


(850) 233-1790 

Scampy’s 



(850) 235-4209 

The Shaggy Marlin 



(850) 249-2175 

Shuckum’s Oyster Bay 



(850) 235-3214 

T.G.I. Friday’s 

1022 W. 23rd Street 


(850) 747-0537 



Triple J Steakhouse 



(850) 233-9514 

SPORTS BARS * 

DINING 

Beef O’ Brady’s 

2310 State Road 77, Suite 350 

Lynn Haven 

(850) 271-0064 

Buffalo Wild Wings 

701 Pier Park Drive, Bldg. C, 

Suite 100 


(850) 236-0325 

Calypso Beach Cafe 



(850) 234-6788 

Hooter’s 



(850) 230-9464 

Rock’It Lanes 


513 Beckrich Road, PCB 

(850) 248-2696 

Salty’s 



(850) 234-1913 

Time Out Family Sports Grille 



(850) 249-0086 

Opposite page, Left: The Barefoot Beach Club at 15325 Front Beach Road 

touches the sand and serves up tropical drinks and fresh local seafood. Center: 

Marble Slab Creamery at Pier Park opened in February. Right: Inside Triple J 

Steakhouse. 




STEAKS & SEAFOOD * CLASSY 

30 Degree Blue 

3600 Marriott Drive 


(850) 236-1115 

Boar’s Head Restaurant 



(850) 234-6628 

Bonefish Grill 

Grand Panama Resort 



(850) 249-0428 

Breaker’s Restaurant 



(850) 234-6060 

Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant 

& Waterfront Market 

5551 N. Lagoon Drive 


(850) 234-2225 

Firefly 


535 Beckrich Road 


(850) 249-3359 

Kingfish Restaurant 

4200 Marriott Drive 


(850) 236-6075 

ICE CREAM * DESSERT 

David’s SNO-Balls 



(850) 236-1998 

Dippin Dots 



(850) 236-7006 

The Fudge Factory 

Publix Shopping Center 

11204 Hutchison Road 


(850) 235-0998 

Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream 

Pier Park 

821 Pier Park Drive, Suite A-100 


(850) 230-4177 

Marble Slab Creamery 

Pier Park 

600 Pier Park Dr., Suite 120 


(850) 233-4770 

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Dining Outby Marta Rose 

Kingfi sh at the Marriott exudes Casual Elegance. Above: Sushi fi t for a 

king. Right: The Sky Scraper. Photos by Tyler Finklea 

Although many of Kingfish’s patrons are 

hotel guests at the Bay Point Marriott, 

everyone can enjoy the restaurant’s 

casual, elegant regional cuisine, its first-class 

wine list, and its intimate 

ambiance with a view of 

St. Andrews Bay. A large 

percentage of the hotel guests 

are well-traveled visitors 

with discerning palates and 

a desire to try something 

new. Kingfish’s dedication 

to “Local products with local 

flavors using local seafood” 

has always supported its 

contemporary menu and 

alluring sushi collection. 

While the mainstream of 

Panama City Beach cuisine 

has always been Local, Fresh 

Seafood, Nuevo Latino (New Chef Julio Lucero 

Latin) cuisine is a growing 

dining trend. It is what set the South Beach, 

Miami restaurant scene on fire fifteen years ago. 

In August 2007, Executive Chef Julio Lucero 

joined Kingfish’s culinary team, weaving a 

tapestry of international flavors into its kitchen 

and dining rooms. “My dishes use a mixture 

of items that appeal to many palettes and 

tastes,” says Chef Lucero, whose Mexican 

heritage and gastronomic experience at worldclass 

resorts in Palm Springs, California and 

Gilbert, Arizona have brought a Nuevo Latino 

influence, a Southwestern flamboyance, a dash 

of Mediterranean and a whisper of Pacific-Rim 

to Kingfish – with an inspired, seductive and 

dazzling new menu. 


Take, for example, 

Chef Julio’s Blue Crab 

Anaheim Rellano 

stuffed with tender blue crab meat atop a creamy, 

roasted corn polenta cake and 

fried red steak tomato, served 

with avocado salsa and a 

splash of tomatillo broth. 

Intoxicating! The roasted 

Anaheim chile gives this 

traditional Latin dish quite the 

kick, and its elegant, inventive 

presentation belongs in an art 

gallery. Another succulent 

Southwestern starter with 

a mild bang of its own, the 

Honey Chili Glazed Shrimp 

with tomatillo corn salsa, 

is cooled down by a lovely 

roasted poblano cream. 

The signature Kingfish 

Calamari, served with a 

thick roasted banana pepper aioli – is also great 

served on top of a Caesar salad. A glass of the 

fruity, sassy Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, a 2006 

vintage from the Russian River Valley, packs 

the perfect punch to match the sensual flavor 

combinations of these appetizers. 

Cooking is an art form; it involves feeling. The 

extraordinary platter of sushi and sashimi I 

was presented one evening by Sushi Chef Matt 

Washington was the most amazingly beautiful 

dish I have ever encountered. Everything, from 

the sesame-infused Tako (octopus) Carpaccio 

to the buttery smoked Salmon Sashimi rosebud 

was luscious and eccentric. The Black Dragon 

Roll actually looked like a dragon, curling around 

the platter and filled with soft shell crab, green 

onion, avocado, spicy mayo and smoked eel. 

Next to the fresh Wakame (seaweed) Salad and 

Ika Sansai (marinated squid 

salad) was a dollop of creamy 

salmon roe parked in a carved 

cucumber boat fan-tailed with 

lemon slices, adding brilliance 

and dimension to the platter. 

But the King Roll is what stole 

my heart, a provocative dance 

of flavors, colors and textures 

including lobster, shrimp, 

tuna, red snapper, salmon and 

three different caviars. Matt’s 

impressive sushi repertoire also 

includes (to name just a few) 

the Marley Roll, a maverick 

marvel of unagi (eel), crabmeat, 

cream cheese and tempura crunchies; the BPC 

Roll featuring shrimp with carrots, scallions, 

avocado, basil and sweet chile; and the tropical 

Island Roll with crabmeat, sweet peppers, 

avocado, mango and shredded coconut. Aloha! 

All dinners at Kingfish begin with a lovely 

basket of poppy seed, sunflower and pumpkin 

seed artisan rolls and crisp lavash, with a small 

plate of herb-infused dipping oil. The Potato 

Crusted Grouper, a Kingfish signature, is an 

imaginative celebration of pan seared grouper 

encased in paper-thin slices of potato (the French 

call this cooking technique en papier…translated 

“in paper”), served atop savory sautéed spinach 

and lump crab meat with a wild mushroom 

risotto, then finished with a creamy roasted 

fennel sauce infused with hints of tarragon and 

Pernod, a French elixir made with star anise 

and other aromatic herbs. The Maple Glazed 

Prime Ribeye, another ingenious work of art, is 

served alongside a tower of oven roasted Roma 

tomatoes, asparagus, artichokes, fresh garlic, 

thyme and herb roasted fingerling potatoes, then 

finished with a rich BBQ compound butter. A 

glass of the smooth, mellow Edna Valley Pinot 

Noir (2006) from San Luis Obispo is the perfect 

accompaniment to the steak, with its glowing 

trace of cinnamon spice. Of course, one cannot 

sample everything in one visit, and on future 

visits I will try the Mediterranean-influenced 

Pasta Margherita with its fresh basil, Kalamata 

olives and roasted garlic olive oil; the eclectic 

Stuffed Airline Breast of Chicken with goat 

Continued on Page 38


Chamber Events 

Keep You In-The-Know 

The Beaches Chamber is focused on 

keeping its members and the community 

informed. Friday at the Beach, on the 

second Friday morning of every month, is designed 

to share ideas and opportunities that will 

affect the beaches area and local businesses. 

Each program presents community and business 

leaders in a casual, “face-to-face” setting. 

On March 14th, Coastal Vision 3000 will be the 

program at Friday at the Beach held at the Bay 

Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, from 7:30 to 

9:00 am. Coastal Vision 3000 will present the 

organization’s mission, objectives, and plans to 

utilize its regional halo brand: “The Beach: A 

Way of Life That Will Change Yours.” 

“Coastal Vision 3000 is an unprecedented effort 

to bring together business leaders from Northwest 

Florida coastal counties to grow our market 

to everyone’s benefit,” said Davage “Buddy” 

Runnels, chairman of Coastal Vision 3000 and 

Founder/Chairman of the Board of the Sterling 

Companies and Cornerstone Development. “For 

too long, we’ve all tried to go it alone. By working 

together, we will be able to forge a strong regional 

identity.” 

Coffee, pastries and networking is from 7:30 to 

8:00 AM, with the event program going from 

8:00 to 9:00 AM. Paris Janos of WJGH News 

Channel 7 will host the event. 

On Thursday, March 20th, join Chamber members 

at the Beaches Chamber’s first Movie Nite 

After Hours at the Grand Theatre in Pier Park. 

The After Hours mixer will be held in the theatre’s 

lobby from 5:30 to 7:30pm, and guests will 

be treated to popcorn, a soda and a movie immediately 

following the mixer. Movie choices that 

evening will include 10,000 BC, The Bank Job, 

and Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. 

On Friday, April 11th, the Chamber will hold a 

Candidates Breakfast Forum for the upcoming 

City of Panama City Beach election at the 

Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, from 

7:30 to 9:00 am. This Forum will be moderated 

by Tom Lewis of WJHG News Channel 7. 

Friday at the Beach 

March 14, 2008 

7:30-9:00AM 

Bay Point Marriott 

Sponsored by 

with Paris Janos of WJHG News Channel 7 

Special Presentation 

on 

Coastal Vision 3000 

Top: Friday at the Beach on January 11th with Dr. 

Rick Harper from the UWF Haas Center. Middle: 

After Hours on January 16th at Firefly. Bottom: Friday 

at the Beach on February 8th featured Simon 

Property Group. 

C H A M B E R 

After 

Hours 

April 11, 2008 

7:30-9:00AM 

Bay Point Marriott 

Candidates Forum 

for City of Panama City Beach Officials 

Moderated by Tom Lewis of WJHG News Channel 7 

Sponsored by 

Call the Chamber to RSVP for these events at (850) 235-1159, 

or email Joyce@PCBeach.org or Bertie@PCBeach.org. 

Thursday, March 20, 2008 

Movie Nite 

at the Grand Theatre in Pier Park 

Mixer in the Lobby 5:30 to 7:30 PM 

~ Popcorn & Movies to Follow ~ 

R.S.V.P. to Bertie@PCBeach.org 

or Joyce@PCBeach.org 


Calendar of Events 

March & April 2008 

March 4 Tuesday 

9:00 am Panama City Hall 

County Commission Meeting 


12:00-1:00 pm Innovations FCU 

12 @ 12 Luncheon 


9:00 am PCB City Hall 

TDC/CVB Board Meeting 

March 12 Wednesday 

3:00 pm La Quinta Inn 

Board Meeting 

March 13 Thursday 

6:00 pm City Hall Annex 

City Council Meeting 

March 14 Friday 

7:30-9:00 am Marriott Bay Point 






5:30-7:30 pm Grand Theatre 

After Hours Mixer – Movie Nite 


10:00 am Airport Board Rm 

Airport Authority Meeting 




April 1 Tuesday 




12:00-1:00 pm Innovations FCU 

12 @ 12 Luncheon 


9:00 am PCB City Hall 

TDC/CVB Board Meeting 

April 9 Wednesday 

3:00 pm Chamber Board Room 

Board Meeting 

April 10 Thursday 



April 11 Friday 

7:30-9:00 am Marriott Bay Point 







County Commission Hall 


10:00 am Airport Board Rm 

Airport Authority Meeting 





5:30-7:30 pm Sunset Lounge 

at the Holiday Inn Sunspree 

After Hours Mixer 

LEADS GROUP 

The Chamber’s two Leads Groups meet once per month to share business 

leads and information. The groups are industry specific, and allow 

just one of any profession to avoid conflict. Please join us: 

LEADS GROUP A meets at the Boatyard, 5323 North Lagoon Drive 

every second Thursday of the month at 12:00 Noon. 

Erven Sewell (850) 784-0032; esewell@copyproductscompany.com. 

LEADS GROUP B meets at the Boatyard every first Wednesday of the month at 12:00 

Noon. Jared Jones (850) 303-1989; jared.jones@knology.com. 

What I was given, 

I made better. 

What I made better, 

I then improved. 

My body was a gift. 

I honor it. 

Beach 850.233.2111 

City 850.872.1955 


Member News 

GOING GREEN 

2008 Awards Winners 

The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet, 

held February 22nd at Edgewater Beach 

Resort, was a beautiful semi-formal gala that 

awarded six individuals for their dedication 

to and accomplishments in the Panama City 

Beach community. 

The Pioneer of the Year Award, which 

recognizes a person’s leadership, 

accomplishments and vision, was awarded 

to Wes Burnham. The Hank Swicord 

Distinguished Service Award, given to a 

person who has provided endless hours of 

dedication and service, went to Deborah 

Hunt. The Small Business Person of the 

Year Award, given to a Chamber business 

owner(s) with 25 or less employees, was 

presented to Robert Carroll and Sean 

McNeil of McNeil Carroll Engineering. 

Emerald Coast Photo 

Kevin Cannon, owner of Emerald Coast Photo, moved from 

California to Panama City at the age of 17. He developed his 

photography business by using the same principles he learned at 

a young age. After selling gold jewelry door to door and playing 

“Find the Queen” with three cards on a street corner, Cannon 

turned the dedication he used to survive into a thriving business in 

Panama City Beach. “My photo skills were nothing like today, but 

what I had was drive, great marketing skills, and a lot of hustle.” 


The Jean L.Shafer Ambassador of the Year 

title, awarded to a Chamber Ambassador(s) 

with dedication and high participation at 

Chamber events, was given to Terry and 

Carol Hook. 

Pictured on top, from left: Award winners Wes 

Burnham, Deborah Hunt, Robert Carroll and 

Sean McNeil. Above left: Terry and Carol Hook. 

Above right: Tom Morgan, President of St. Joe 

Commercial, gives the keynote presentation. 

Cannon traded a few pieces of jewelry for a 35mm camera, photographed tourists on the 

beach, and then delivered the pictures to their hotel for a $5 fee. He worked hard on the 

beach for years, even exclusively securing photo referrals at many major resorts including 

the Holiday Inn Sunspree. Taking thousands of pictures sharpened his eye, and he 

transformed into an artist in high demand by people wanting exquisite photos. 

“I believe this beach is sculpting into one great big class act, and I’m proud to be a part of 

it,” says Cannon, whose work can be viewed in Capt. Anderson’s, Andy’s Flour Power Café, 

or his new studio at Pier Park. Visit www.emeraldcoastphoto.com for more information. 

Cannon may also be reached at kevincannon8@aol.com or (850) 596-4190. 

BAY GREEN EXPO – The Friends of St. 

Andrews Bay and the Bay Environmental 

Study Team are presenting the Bay Green 

Expo on Saturday, March 22nd at Gulf 

Coast Community College, Student Union 

East, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Bay Green 

Expo is held as part of 30 Days of Green, a 

green awareness campaign that kicked off on 

February 20th. 

“The purpose of the Expo is to educate the 

community about how each of us can live 

a little greener, build a little greener and 

experience many different ways to minimize 

resource consumption,” says Joe Earp, Co 

Chair of the event. “This will be an interactive 

event, with opportunities to discuss and 

learn simple strategies for sustainable living 

on a daily basis.” 

The Bay Green Expo, open to the public 

at no charge, offers participants an opportunity 

to view products and services from 

local vendors unique to green building and 

sustainability. Speakers will discuss ways to 

live sustainably throughout the day. Topics 

include: 

Solar Power and You 

How to Build a Compost Pile 

How to Build a Green House 

Economics of Going Green 

Water Conservation 

Container Gardening 

and more. Call Joe Earp for more information 

at (850) 509-1653. 

A Tour of Green Homes in the area will 

take place on March 16th, from 1:00-5:00 

pm. www.baygreenexpo.com for locations. 

Home Depot on 23rd Street in Panama City 

will be hosting numerous in-store events related 

to going green in the home, such as “installing 

energy efficient doors and windows” 

and “energy efficient faucets and fixtures for 

the home.” Call the store for more details at 

(850) 913-8860. 

30 Days of Green is sponsored by Stalwart- 

Built Homes, The St Joe Company and Gulf 

Power. To learn more and register for select 

events, please visit www.baygreenexpo.com. 

Member News continued on Page 32

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Member News 

Junior Museum 

The Junior Museum of Bay County is proud 

to present its 2008 Special Exhibit, Crime 

Lab Detective. The forensics-based exhibit 

opened in January and will stay open until 

May 17th. Crime Lab Detective takes 

your family through a break-in and theft 

scene, and with your detective notebook, 

you become the investigator and forensic 

scientist as you search for the clues, watch 

the interrogation of suspects and learn how 

to analyze the evidence. The exhibit is built 

to engage adults and children in the science 

of forensics. Adult/child teamwork is the 

key to success in solving the crime. 

Crime Lab Detective will be open regular 

Museum hours, Monday through Friday 

from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday 

10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact the Junior 

Museum for admissions, group rates and 

bookings at (850) 769-6128 or visit www. 

jrmuseum.org. 

Park & Ride? Ride On is on it! 

There are many tools people can use to save money 

on their daily commutes. Each month, more and more 

are finding that alternative transportation can get them 

where they need to go. 


Something fishy 

is going on at the 

Junior Museum. 

A crime will 

happen, and we 

need your help 

to solve it! 

Whatley & Darty Expands 

Whatley & Darty Real Estate & 

Development announces the addition of 

Kelli Sullivan, Linda Coleman, Jordan 

Maynard and Tommy Watts to their team. 

“We are very excited to have such qualified 

and successful members join our team,” 

said Kenny Whatley, Broker of Whatley & 

Darty Real Estate Development. “All four 

of these individuals bring with them years 

of experience and knowledge in the Real 

Estate Market.” 

Whatley and Darty Real Estate and Development, 

located on Panama City Beach 

Parkway, services not only the Florida 

Panhandle, but Alabama and Southwest 

Georgia. The firm specializes in property 

assemblages for large waterfront parcels, 

build to suits for commercial buildings, and 

residential developments. For more information 

call (850) 249-5577. 

Ride On Commuter Services provides residents with 

several Park & Ride options. The concept is simple: 

park your personal vehicle in a safe location and 

choose to ride the Bay Town Trolley or carpool with others who share a common commute. 

Both avenues significantly cut down on driving costs. Additionally, qualifying commuters 

registered with Ride On are eligible for a guaranteed ride home in emergency situations. 

Currently, Bay County boasts five Park & Ride lots located at: (1) Sears Auto Center at the 

Panama City Mall; (2) K-Mart on the Beach; (3) Thomas Drive at the curve; (4) Pier Park near 

Front Beach Road; and (5) Winn-Dixie at the west end of the beach. For more information call 

(850) 769-4854. 

RECOGNITION 

AL McCAMBRY was 

the keynote speaker 

at Tyndall Air force 

Base’s Black History 

Celebration Event on 

February 7th. The topic 

surrounded Carter G. 

Woodson and the Origins 

of Multiculturalism. He 

also spoke on February 24th at New Hope 

Missionary Baptist Church in Lynn Haven 

as the keynote speaker for their Black History 

Month Celebration. As the topic suggests, 

the emphasis was to remind us that in order to 

succeed in a town, city, state, region or country, 

we must understand the accomplishments 

of all races and that there is a “Fierce Urgency 

of Now” per Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to 

continue to work together in a harmonious 

cultural state of affairs toward one common 

goal. That goal would be recognizing the fact 

that we are all created equal and the condition 

of embracing our differences is what makes 

us strong. 

MATT GRIFFITTS – In 

February of 2007, the 

new LaQuinta Inn and 

Suites on Thomas Drive 

in Panama City Beach 

opened an 86-room hotel. 

Matt Griffitts, General 

Manager of LaQuinta Inn 

and Suites, is the son of 

Philip and Jerrilyn Griffitts, who began a well 

recognized hotel business over 30 years ago. 

Last month, on February 5th, Matt attended 

the national LaQuinta conference and received 

three national awards, including Number One 

Overall Guest Satisfaction with guest intent to 

return, and Number One Overall Performance. 

Additionally, LaQuinta’s interior design was 

chosen as a nationally approved scheme for 

the entire franchise. The designer is Matt’s 

wife, Kelly. 

Matt was also honored as General Manager 

of the Year in his region, and second in the 

nation for LaQuinta Inn and Suites. “I operate 

a three star hotel with a five star staff!” he 

states. “What more could I ask for? Their 

work ethic inspires me to be a better manager 

and person.”


around Town 

Updates on Community, Education, Workforce and Governmental Affairs 

FSU-Panama City 

Dr. George DePuy, FSU-PC Dean 

The annual Commencement 

Ceremony for 

FSU Panama City will 

take place at the Marina 

Civic Center on April 

27th. About 400 people 

complete bachelor’s or 

master’s degrees from 

our campus over the 

course of each year and 

we expect about 240 to 

participate in the April ceremony. Many of the 

graduates will be 22 year old students who have 

gone straight through a community college program 

and then two years at FSU Panama City to 

complete a bachelor’s degree. But many other 

bachelor’s or master’s graduates will be older 

place-bound students who might not have been 

able to complete their degree if it were not for 

our campus. 

The FSU Circus will begin performing in Panama 

City Beach in June. The circus dates to 1946 

but it has taken this long to have them establish a 

summer home in Panama City Beach. This will 

bring a major new tourist attraction to the area 

and directly benefit the local economy. 

The research park in Lynn Haven is coming closer 

to reality. President Bush has signed legislation 

that will allow the Air Force to covey forty 

acres of waterfront property to FSU as the cornerstone 

of a larger tract of land. The remainder 

of the land is be used as a location for high tech 

companies that should bring well paying jobs to 

the area. 

Community Update 

Mayor Gayle Oberst, 

City of Panama City Beach 


What an exciting time 

in Panama City Beach! 

Pier Park stores are finally 

opening and there 

are still more to come. 

Restaurants Ruby Tuesday 

and Olive Garden 

have permits as of 

February 1 and will be 

building. The architectural 

features and design of the walking mall 

have a bright sunny Florida look and it is a place 

that most of us will want to spend the day—shopping, 

eating, and checking out the other visitors. 

Look for more commercial development outside 

of Pier Park but adjacent to it. 

Commencement Ceremony at FSU-PC 

St. Joe Company has applied for annexation into 

the City for the Breakfast Point development. It 

too will be a showplace with shops, restaurants, 

homes, and apartments 

coming on-line during 

the next 10 or 15 years. A 

poorly kept secret is that 

there will be a new Publix 

Supermarket built just off 

north Beckrich. 

As old motels were torn 

down on the Front Beach 

Road, many worried 

that affordable rooms 

would not be available; 

however, motels are being 

planned and built in 

many locations on beach 

access streets and PCB 

Parkway. Hampton Inn 

on the Parkway and Lantana, 

Best Western next to 

TGIF, Mainstay near the 

bridge and several others 

will be opening in the 

near future. 

The City Pier, tackle shop 

and snack bar have been 

torn down and work begun 

on constructing a 

new pier and small accessory 

buildings. The eighteen 

month project will be finance primarily with 

FEMA funds. When Bay County rebuilds the M. 

B. Miller Pier, we will be the only City on the 

Gulf with twin piers. 

The Ripley’s Entertainment Phase 2 appears to be 

ready for construction. The new entertainment 

feature will be located across the street from the 

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum. People continue 

to ask “What is there to do in Panama City 

Beach?” This along with some other planned projects 

will help fill the family entertainment needs. 

Local Government Update 

Bay Solutions 

Bay County 

• The County Commission is considering an 

ordinance that would allow for increased parking 

fines and towing of vehicles found in violation of 

parking codes. 

• The Board adopted an ordinance declaring a one 

year, temporary moratorium on new Construction 

& Demolition landfills in unincorporated Bay 

County. 

 

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• On February 19, the Commission will hold a 

public hearing to consider a request from Bay 

District Schools to adopt an ordinance providing 

for the collection of an additional $5.00 with 

each civil traffic penalty, which would be used to 

enhance driver education funds. 

• The Board appointed Johnny Alston, Louis 

Churchill, Charlie Allon, Darren Midyette, Adrian 

Kosman & Clay Strange to the Construction 

Industry Advisory Committee. 

• The Commission confirmed appointments of 

Lynn Funchess, Kathy Ames, Jimmy Vineyard, 

Duane Laster & Reverend Billy Fox to the Gulf 

Coast Workforce Board. 

City of Panama City Beach 

• The Panama City Beach Council is moving 

forward with their efforts to clean up dilapidated 

properties within the city. The Council will hold 

the second public hearing regarding nuisance 

abatement and code enforcement fines at the 

February 14 meeting. 

Airport Authority 

• U.S. Airways will offer airline services at the 

Panama City-Bay County Airport beginning 

April 6, 2008. 

Employment Center 

Opens at Pier Park 

Kimberly Bodine, Executive Director 

Gulf Coast Workforce Board 

The Workforce Center 

has teamed up with Simon 

Property Group, 

the Panama City Beach 

Chamber of Commerce, 

Trammel Crow Residential, 

J. C. Penney, 

and several other contributing 

parties to open 

an Employment Center 

in Pier Park. 

Pier Park is expected to create 4,000 new jobs 

from more than 150 employers in the coming 

months. “My primary concern has been the 

staffing requirements,” said T. Cowart, Property 

Manager for Simon Property Group. “The 

Workforce Center staff has gone to great lengths 

to ensure the merchants have ample number of 

candidates. The cooperative effort between the 

Workforce Center and Trammel Crow has been 

instrumental in the success of Pier Park.” 

Employment Center at Pier Park 

All the services provided at the Employment 

Center will be free of charge. For job seekers 

these services include assistance with job search, 

as well as help in applying and submitting applications 

for employment. Thanks to a contribution 

by J. C. Penney, the Center is equipped 

with laptop computers that allow job seekers to 

apply for jobs directly online, utilizing “Employ 

Florida Marketplace”(www.employflorida.com), 

Florida’s web-based employment and labor market 

delivery system. For Pier Park employers, 

the Center provides a place to conduct interviews 

and on-site job fairs in order to recruit and fill job 

openings. Furthermore, employers can tap into 

the Employ Florida Marketplace tool and use it 

to recruit, screen, and match applicants to specific 

jobs. 

“There is a great deal of strength in partnerships 

and the Pier Park Employment Center illustrates 

that clearly,” said Kim Bodine, Executive Director 

of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. “Bringing 

together the resources of many partners will 

help meet the employment goals of Pier Park and 

benefit the entire region.” 

The Employment Center will be located at the 

west side of Pier Park and be staffed by professionals 

from the participating partners. It will be 

open six days per week, Monday through Saturday, 

from now until May. 

The Workforce Center is operated by Gulf Coast 

Community College through funding and support 

provided by the Gulf Coast Workforce 

Board. For information regarding the Pier Park 

Employment Center, please contact Deeyon Kalil 

at (850) 233-9499. 

Gulf Coast Community 

College Focuses on 

Industry Needs 

Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President 

Over the last few weeks, 

Gulf Coast Community 

College has asked you, 

the community, for 

your input to help shape 

and guide our strategic 

planning process. What 

a response we have received! 

The research 

phase is almost over 

and I have read some of 

the comments that were made during the public 

forums. I feel privileged and humbled the way 

you talk about this institution and this area, and I 

thank you again for participating in the process. 

I would also like to thank the Chamber for hosting 

the session at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. 

A strong partnership with the Chamber membership 

will be key as we move forward. 

One thing we heard over and over was that you 

wanted to become more engaged with the college 

in a number of various areas, and much of 

that centered on workforce training. We will continue 

to expand our workforce education and certificate 

programs and are committed to align our 

education and training to local industry needs. 

In the last issue of The Circuit, the Chamber’s 

Education Committee published a set of goals 

that were created at the Board Planning Retreat. 

Those goals included: more technical and applied 

learning programs; expanding internships, 

apprentice and mentoring programs; and supporting 

the importance of a post-secondary education 

through vocational training and certificate 

programs. As we define our strategic plan, those 

critical needs will be addressed. Education plays 

a powerful role in our future, and our collaborative 

efforts will benefit everyone. 

Continued on Page 39 



At Peoples First, we have one overriding objective. 

We aim to be… 

The best bank 

in the neighborhood 

Since 1983, Peoples First has been growing steadily one customer 

at a time. It’s never been our goal to be the biggest bank around, 

but we’ve always been dedicated to being the very best bank in the 

neighborhoods we serve. To us, that means hiring the best employees; 

working with communities as a good corporate citizen; and treating 

each of our customers with respect, kindness and appreciation. 

Neighborhood banking: At Peoples First, it will never go out of style. 

David Powell 

Market Leader 

Edgewater 

Sherry Bruening 

Manager 

Edgewater 

Edgewater Banking Center 

415 Beckrich Rd. 

234-7010 

www.peoplesfirst.com 

Beach Banking Center 

9001 Front Beach Rd. 

234-7456 

Gina Mann 

Residential Lender 

Edgewater 

Dorothy Bechtold 

Manager 

Front Beach 

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Dining Out 

Continued from Page 26 

cheese, fennel, sun dried tomatoes and asparagus over a mushroom 

mascarpone risotto; and the Pacific-Rim flavored Blackened Shrimp 

served with grilled asparagus over a lemon coconut rice, finished with a 

lively Fra Diavolo (translated “brother devil”) cantaloupe sauce. 

Kingfish offers five fanciful pleasures for dessert. The traditional Key 

Lime Pie with fresh berries and New York Cheesecake with strawberry 

glaze will delight the conventionalists. The Root Beer Float with a 

fresh baked cookie and Neapolitan Banana Split with toppings, nuts 

and whipped cream will delight the whimsical palates. And the colossal 

Sky Scraper will delight the hard-core Chocophiles: A looming wall 

of dense dark chocolate cake layered with New York cheesecake, dark 

chocolate mousse, white chocolate and milk chocolate ganache, dribbled 

with a Chambord raspberry sauce and garnished with a flower of fresh 

berries and striped chocolate cigars. This plus a cup of steaming, creamy, 

sweet cappuccino is the perfect finale to an intensely satisfying meal. 

Kingfish is ranked number 6 out of 329 Marriott restaurants in quality 

of food, and number 18 in restaurant dining experience. The restaurant 

serves breakfast seven mornings a week from 6:30 to 11:00 am, and until 

12:00 noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Lunch and dinner are also served 

every day, and room service for hotel guests is available until 11:00pm. 

Kingfish offers a Thursday Sushi Happy Hour from 6:00 to 8:00pm, 

and live jazz on Thursday nights from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. There is 

complimentary parking for all Kingfish guests. For reservations and 

more information, call (850) 236-6000. 

 


around Town 


Pier Park Premieres 

Boardwalk Stores 

Simon Property Group, Inc., the country’s largest 

owner, developer and manager of high quality retail 

real estate, will celebrate more store openings 

in March at Pier Park, a 900,000 square foot retail 

and entertainment lifestyle center located on 

93 acres that covers land from Front Beach Road 

(at the City Pier) to the heavily traveled Highway 

98 (Panama City Beach Parkway). These 

stores join Target, The Grand 16 Theatres, Panera 

Bread and LongHorn Steakhouse, which are 

already open. 

Anchors to premiere in March include Dillard’s, 

JCPenney and Old Navy. The Boardwalk area, 

233,000-square-feet located on the east side of 

Pier Park, contains three large stores: Ron Jon 

Surf Shop, Margaritaville and The Grand 16 

Theatres, and more than 30 specialty shops including 

Alltel, Beach Scene, Bebo’z Gifts & 

Collectibles, Bootleg Barbeque, Buffalo Wild 

Wings, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, Candymaker, 

Del Sol, Emerald Coast Photography, Fish Tales 

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Gamestop, 

GNC, Guglielmo’s Italian Restaurant, Hofbrau 

Beer Garden, Jake at the Beach, Kilwin’s Chocolates 

& Ice Cream, Marble Slab Creamery, 

Margaritaville, Massage Envy, Merle Norman 

Cosmetics, Mermaid Trading Co., No Regrets 

Stationary and Gifts, Payless Shoes, Quizno’s, 

Red Brick Pizza, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Smoothie 

King, Southern Water Outfitters, Starbucks, Sunglass 

World, TaToe Tots, The Back Porch, Trader 

Tom’s, ULTA Cosmetics, and Unique Boutique 

by Irene & Co. 

“Pier Park will provide a regional gathering 

place—a destination for residents and tourists of 

the Panhandle and surrounding areas,” said Paul 

Ajdaharian, vice president in Simon Property 

Group’s community/lifestyle centers division. 

For further information, visit www.simon.com. 

FSU Flying High Circus 

Comes to the Beach 

Panama City Beach welcomes its newest seasonal 

attraction in June – Circus by the Sea, featuring 

the renowned Florida State University (FSU) 

Flying High Circus. Known for providing 60 

years of spellbinding entertainment, FSU junior 

and senior student performers 

will take to the stage in their 

first Florida summer home. 

Designed to entertain the 

young and the young at heart, 

Circus by the Sea brings endearing 

family entertainment 

and summertime amusement 

to the residents and 4.5 million 

visitors who flock to the 

area every year. 

Ideally located in Frank 

Brown Park, Circus by the 

Sea will welcome crowds 

of up to 2,000 nightly in the 

massive, air conditioned tent, adorned in red 

and yellow. Audiences will enjoy a dazzling 

three-ring aerial and stage production full of 

jaw-dropping routines that will rival any professional 

troupe. 

performers will add to the excitement throughout 

the season. 

The Circus by the Sea project has been in the 

works since February 2007, according to Circus 

Presenter Donald Hamrick. In a happy coincidence, 

Hamrick approached the FSU Flying 

High Circus about establishing a Florida summer 

home just as they were considering adding 

a Florida site and expanding beyond Georgia’s 

Callaway Gardens, which has hosted the performers 

for nearly half a century. 

Under the new beachside big top, the performers 

will also spend their days instructing children 

ages 7 to 12 in the area’s first-ever Circus Camps. 

The camps will include lessons in a wide variety 

of thrilling circus performance skills, from balancing 

acts to juggling, and even flying high on 

the trapeze. Available from June 23 - July 31, the 

week-long (Monday - Thursday) Circus Camps 

run from 9:00 am to 2:00 

pm. Children will receive 

one-on-one instruction with 

FSU performers, in addition 

to playing games and participating 

in the many recreational 

activities available at 

Frank Brown Park. 

ROGER PARRY 

Panama City Lender 

2624 Jenks Avenue, Suite A 

Panama City, FL 32405 

Phone: 850.872.9415 

Member FDIC 

www.vanguardbank.com 

“The Greatest Collegiate 

Show on Earth” 

will take center stage six 

nights a week (Monday - 

Saturday), from June 13 

to August 2. During the 

Independence Day weekend, 

Circus by the Sea 

will host matinee performances 

on July 4th and 

5th beginning at 3:00 pm. 

A number of special guest 

Circus admission is $24 for adults, $16 for children 

(ages 4-16) and free for children under 4. 

Circus Camp is $285 per week for one child and 

includes a daily snack. To purchase tickets or for 

more information on Circus by the Sea and Circus 

Camp, visit www.CircusByTheSea.com. 


grand Openings 

& Re-Openings . Groundbreakings . Beautifications 

Gulf Coast Dermatology, 1/10 

How Great Your Art, 1/15 

Regions Bank Laguna Beach, 1/22 

Sunnyside Market, 1/31 

Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 2/14 Starbucks Emerald Beach, 2/19 

e-fi sh, 2/20 

C H A M B E R 

After 

Hours 

at the Holiday Inn Sunspree 

Thursday, April 24, 2008 

5:30 to 7:30 PM 

R.S.V.P. to Bertie@PCBeach.org 

or Joyce@PCBeach.org 


New Members 

At The Beach Vacations 

Ron Jon Surf Shop 

Massage Envy 

Nova Medical Spa, Caye Concepts, PA 

Mainstay Suites 

Agape Vacation To Go 

PCBeach.com 

Beach Bouncers Party Rental 

Emerald Coast Photo 

Wyndham Vacation Resorts 

Able Lawn Services, LLC 

Smith Barney 

Zaxby’s 

Red Brick Pizza 

Five Guy’s Famous Burgers & Fries 

Brian Bacon & Associates 

Reggae J’s 

Back Porch - Bay County 

Starbucks Coffee at Emerald Beach Resort 

Grand Floridian Builder, Inc. 

Thrive Partnership, LLC 

Buffalo Wild Wings 

Margaritaville 

Beach Scoot 

Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream 

Manuels Mercedes Classics, Inc. 

Havi-Clean 

Whisper Resorts, Inc. 

Counter Revolution 

Martin, Noyes, Pelt Wealth Management 

Group 

Renewals 

A Beach Beauty - 1 

Bowyer-Singleton & Associates, Inc. - 1 

California Cycles - 1 

Country Inn & Suites - 1 

First Choice Therapy Services - 1 

H2O Properties - 1 

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City - 1 

Kirk Lancaster - 1 

Luxor Window Fashions - 1 

Majestic Beach Properties, LLC - 1 

Nova Engineering and Environmental - 1 

Outback Storage Company - 1 

Howard Phillips - 1 

Allstates Employer Services, LLC - 2 

Beltone Hearing Center - 2 

Bonefish Grill #7091 - 2 

Cabana Cay Investments, LLC - 2 

Carillon Beach Resort and Spa - 2 

Coop’s Home Furnishings 

and Gallery 226 - 2 

Dr. Myra Reed - 2 

Fowhand’s Furniture - 2 

Honda/Volkswagon - 2 

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services - 2 

James Auto Center, Inc. - 2 

Patient Practitioners, LLC - 2 

Superior Bank - 2 

Bay County Commission/Jerry Girvin - 3 

Bay County Commission/Bill Dozier - 3 

Bay County Commission/Mike Nelson - 3 

Beaches Construction Company, LLC - 3

Gulf Asphalt - 3 

HomeWerks - 3 

Ibis Lake Development, Inc. - 3 

Jamison Bedding, Inc. - 3 

Whatley & Darty Real Estate & 

Development - 3 

Chick-fil-A Panama City Beach Pkwy - 4 

Dirty Dick’s Crabhouse - 4 

GM Appliance - 4 

Retina Specialists, PA - 4 

Sea Screamer - 4 

Windswept Dunes - 4 

Sandra L. Day - 5 

H & R Block - 5 

Professional Service Industries, Inc. - 5 

Vanguard Bank & Trust Company - 5 

World Gym Fitness Center - 5 

Louis P. Alessandrini - 6 

American Cancer Society - 6 

Beachcomber By The Sea - 6 

Buddy’s Seafood - 6 

Coastal Community Mortgage - 6 

Ecological Resource Consultant, Inc. - 6 

Emerald Bay - 6 

Escapes! to Tropical Breeze Resort - 6 

Gulf Coast Panama Jack, Inc. - 6 

Northwest Florida Surgery Center - 6 

Panama City Dental Studio - 6 

Shoppes At Edgewater - 6 

St. Bernadette Catholic School and Child 

Development Center - 6 

T.G.I. Fridays - 6 

Thunder Beach Productions, Inc. - 6 

Advanced Lawn Control, Inc. - 7 

By The Bay Gift Shop - 8 

Holloway Rentals - 8 

Marriott Bay Point Resort - 8 

Sea Side Villas Condominium, Inc. - 8 

Panama City Radio - 9 

Scampy’s - 9 

Bay Street Deli & Bagel Bakery - 10 

Bay-Buick-Suzuki, Inc. - 11 

Edgewater Beach Resort - 11 

Muriel T. Ellis - 11 

Exit Realty American - 11 

Wachovia Bank - 11 

Driftwood Lodge - 12 

Eye Center of North Florida - 12 

Dunes of Panama Management 

Association, Inc. - 13 

Sunspot Realty - 13 

Leitz Office Products - 14 

Rail Management Corp - 14 

Royal American Hospitality - 14 

high Voltage Membership 

Take Your Membership to the Next Level 

We’re starting a new chapter in The Greater Panama City 

Beaches Chamber of Commerce this year. In a matter 

of weeks, we will be moving into our new office at 309 

Beckrich. With this exciting new beginning, we decided to redesign our 

“Membership Report” and make it more useful for the members. In the 

coming issues, keep reading for useful tips and observances about how 

to amp up the voltage so you can get the most out of your membership. 

Did you know that at February’s Friday at the Beach we had almost 600 

people at the Bay Point Marriott? Start seeing people at Chamber events 

not only as potential friends, but potential business partners. We’ve seen 

some dynamic business partnerships begin at Chamber functions, and 

want all our members to make these valuable connections. 

Imagine how many business leads you would have if you had handed 

out 600 business cards February 8th? Our suggestion is to not only 

spend time catching up with friends at Chamber events, but working 

the room. Talk to everyone you don’t know at these gatherings, and 

turn them into business connections and friends. If the huge crowds 

are a bit much for you, talk to Tyler and Skip ahead of time. We can 

start the ball rolling by introducing you to a few people at the beginning 

of the meeting. As always, if you need anything, email us at Tyler@ 

PCBeach.org or Skip@PCBeach.org. 

ambassador Update 

& Happenings Around Town 

The first quarter of the year has quickly passed, and the Ambassador 

Team has been in a whirlwind of activity. With the opening of 

the many new businesses in Pier Park and other locations on and 

off the beach, we’ve hardly had time to catch our breath. It is always 

exciting to celebrate with the proud owners of new businesses at their 

Grand Openings. Their justifiable pride in seeing their “dream come 

true” is an inspiration to us all. 

As we feature the many fine restaurants available to us in this area, allow 

me to highlight one of our many Ambassador activities: the Ambassador 

Lunch. The Ambassador team meets on the first and third Fridays of 

every month at one of our excellent local dining establishments to enjoy 

networking, good times, and of course, great food! Deals are made, ideas 

exchanged, and relationships established, all in the midst of a really good 

time. If you or your employees are not currently active in the Ambassador 

program, call the Chamber office and sign up today. It’s easy; it’s fun, and 

very rewarding. 

Congratulations to Terry and Carol Hook, recipients of the Jean L. Shafer 

Ambassador of the Year Award for 2008. Terry and Carol are invaluable 

members of our team and leaders in our community, and our lives are 

enriched by all they do. 

Ambassadors, thank you for all you do to make our team a success. I’ve 

gotta run…Skip and Tyler are adding more to the schedule. See you at 

the next Grand Opening! 

Skip Alford 

850.814.4292 

Skip@PCBeach.org 

Tyler Finklea 

850.691.6259 

Tyler@PCBeach.org 

Pastor Ramon Duvall 

850.960.6026 

Ramon@ 

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