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Ecotourism & Nature From an environmental standpoint the Florida Panhandle is like no other part of the state; the assemblage of plants and animals here occurs nowhere else on earth. That is why the Emerald Coast is often refered to as the “Last Undiscovered Florida Coast.” Ecotourism—responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well being of local people—is among the fastest growing trends. It’s about connecting conservation and communities. Activities having to do with nature are on the rise…fishing, hiking, biking, nature photography, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, boating and bird-watching. Panama City Beach offers it all. In early 2007 the National Audubon Society and The St. Joe Company announced a partnership to create a world-class, state-of-the-art Nature Center in Northwest Florida. The Audubon Center at West Bay will celebrate and explore the area’s habitat and wildlife, and showcase efforts to restore the area’s native pine flatwoods ecosystem. This nature center will be completed in the next few years. The following state parks and greenways are near Panama City Beach: St. Andrews State Park Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, two fishing piers, boat ramp, concessions, campsite. For more information call (850) 233-5140. Pine Log and Point Washington State Forests Picnicking, hiking, off-road bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, bird-watching. For more information call Pine Log at (850) 535-2888 and Point Washington at (850) 231-5800. Greenways and Trails 25 miles of paved trails; Gayle’s Trails connects to St. Andrew State Park on the east end of the beach, and to the 3,000-acre nature park Pines & Ponds on the west end. For more information call (850) 233-5045. Year-Round Golf Recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as one of America’s top three golf towns, Panama City Beach’s golf courses boast pristine fairways, reasonable fees and plenty of choices for all skill levels. Our golf courses include a top PGA school, the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida, and many in scenic and beautiful country club settings. Tee time is any time of year in Panama City Beach, becoming especially popular in winter thanks to our mild climate. This seaside destination enjoys an average annual temperature of 74 degrees and an estimated 320 days per year of sunshine. Preferred tee times are booked quickly, so contact the golf courses directly. Most accept reservations up to seven days in advance. Golf packages with discounted greens fees and preferred tee times are offered with some accommodations. Nicklaus Course at Bay Point (850) 235-6950 baypointgolfresort.com The Meadows at Bay Point (850) 235-6950 baypointgolfresort.com Hombre Golf Club 850) 234-3673 hombregolfclub.com Nature Walk Golf Club (850) 265-2582 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club (850) 249-3060 SharksToothGolfClub.com Holiday Golf Club (850) 234-1800 Holidaygolfclub.com Signal Hill (850) 234-3218 signalhillgolfcourse.com Florida Trail at Econfina Creek National scenic trail, canoeing, kayaking. For more information call (850) 539-5999. Frank Brown Park Picnicking, Youth Fishing Pond, dog play area, environmental and educational field trips. For more information call (850) 233-5045. s 20 Relocation Guide & 2008 Membership Directory PCBeach.org
Learning • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PANAMA CITY • BAY DISTRICT SCHOOLS erving the community since 1957, Gulf Coast Community College (GCCC) continues to provide a first class education to the citizens of Bay, Gulf and Franklin Counties. With its strong emphasis on success, regardless of student’s academic background, age or educational goals, the college is proud of the success of its graduates who transfer to state universities and of its occupational students who have extremely high placement rates in the careers they have chosen. GCCC faculty and staff dedicate themselves to serving students who plan to transfer to a state university, want a new career or better job skills, seek basic skills, or want to enrich their lives. GCCC serves more than 7,000 students each semester and an additional 21,000 in Lifelong Learning continuing education courses. Students may earn one of 75 associate of arts “ACCESS, OPPORTUNITY & HOPE” or one of 9 associate of science degrees offered by GCCC. Twenty associate of applied science degrees, along with six-month and one year technical and vocational certificate programs are also available. Because 75 percent of GCCC students work, classes are offered at convenient times and in convenient locations -- morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses, in addition to courses on-line and on video tape/DVDs that students can view at their own pace in their own homes. In addition to the main campus in Panama City, the college holds classes at Tyndall Air Force Base, the North Bay Center in Southport and the Gulf/Franklin Center in Port St. Joe. For more information call (850) 769-1551. Florida State University - Panama City provides students with the advantages of both a small college atmosphere and a major Research I university. In cooperation with community and junior colleges, students can achieve their higher education goals while working and living in Bay and surrounding counties. FSU Panama City offers upper division courses and programs (junior/senior and graduate level), while community colleges provide the first two years of coursework. Visit the FSU PC website at www.pc.fsu. edu or contact the campus at (850) 872-4750 or Toll- Free at (866) 693-7872. Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Classes at FSU PC are small with many opportunities for personalized instruction and student interaction. Both part-time, evening and full-time, daytime programs are available. Courses are taught by one of 33 resident faculty members or Tallahassee faculty members. Located 100 miles from the main campus in Tallahassee, the waterfront setting is one of the campus’ most striking attributes. TOP: Gulf Coast Community College, “Access, Opportunity & Hope.” ABOVE: Graduation Ceremony at Florida State University-PC Campus. PCBeach.org Relocation Guide & 2008 Membership Directory 21
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