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SECOND GENERATIONS: Two generations of twelve families discuss leadership, accomplishments, and the resources that will take this community forward into the future. These are the families whose participation and achievements have helped – and are helping – make Panama City Beach a world-class resort. The Bennett Family FJulian Bennett has been includes his wife Agatha and sons truthfulness, unbroken commit For this community to embrace growth and move Mike 16 The Circuit January/February 2008 encourage collaboration, trust, munity to embrace growth and move into the future involve a new airport, convention center and importance of love in his life, marriage, family, friends, and most importantly, with Neel been a partner in all the Bennett family busi strates practice, determination an important aspect of moving into the future, and there is a need to bring in more large scale amusement/entertainment facilities and Derrick has been a resident of this commu this community needs people with vision, The Dubose Family Terry Dubose has been a primary resi years and children Anthony, Brantley feels are needed for this community to em brace growth and move into the future include an airport and transportation system, industry
Making A Difference BY MARTA ROSE AND BETHANY EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHS BY TYLER FINKLEA Terry is most proud of being part of the only bank where the main headquarters is located in Panama City Beach. He learned from his father to always provide great customer service. Anthony Dubose has lived in this community for 12 years. Family includes wife Tiffany of over nine years and daughters Ella and Elizabeth. Anthony attended Marianna High School, Chipola Junior College and University of Alabama, graduating with a degree in Finance. Anthony worked at St. Andrew Bay Real Estate and Emerald Coast Bank as a Loan Officer. Currently he is the President of the Insurance Division of Coastal Community Bank, and holds a seat on its Board of Directors. Anthony is most proud of assisting families with their home/business in addition to keeping their investment. “I think leaders are people that surround themselves with motivated, smart and honest people,” states Anthony. Three resources he feels are needed for this community to embrace growth and move into the future involve completion of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) project, beach access and increased community involvement. In reference to his parents, he explains, “The order of my priorities should be God, family, my neighbor and my work.” Elizabeth Falke has lived in the community for 16 years. Family includes husband Heinz of five-and-a-half years, and son Anthony. She attended Bay High, Gulf Coast Community College and Florida State University. Elizabeth works with Coastal Community Bank overseeing the Online Banking and Marketing Departments for all eight locations. “We are fortunate to be in a position where we can assist locals in making financial solutions so that they can better our community,” she explains. Most importantly, Elizabeth learned from her father and mother to always prayerfully consider things before making a decision. Right: The Patronis Family: (front row, from left): Nick, Jimmy Sr., Johnny and Yonnie; (back row from left): Theo, Eric Salares and Jimmy Jr. Opposite page far left: The Bennett family (from left): Derrick, Julian, Mike and Neel. Opposite page near left: The Dubose family (from left): Elizabeth Faulk, Anthony, Terry and Brantley Byers. The Patronis Family Jimmy Patronis Sr. has been a resident of this community for almost 55 years. Family includes wife Helen C. Patronis of 50 years. He attended Leon High School and is a graduate of Florida State University. Significant jobs include working for his father, being a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, and co-owning Seven Seas Restaurant and Capt. Anderson’s. He has been a member of various organizations including Jaycees, Rotary Club, Bay County Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce. His parents taught him, “Give something back to the community that you live in, and keep your word. It’s more important than loosing an eye.” For 55 years Johnny Patronis has been a resident of this community. Family includes late wife Opal of 39 years. He attended Leon High School. In 1947 he opened Seven Seas Restaurant in Tallahassee, and opened another in Panama City from 1953 to 1967. Johnny states, “A leader should be committed to his community, have a consensus with his endeavors, and make the community a better place than he found it.” The top three resources he believes are needed for this community to embrace growth and move into the future include a new airport, product improvement and customer satisfaction. Johnny is most proud of taking on Capt. Anderson’s in 1967. He says, “The community has supported us ever since.” Johnny has now handed the restaurant over to the next generation--his nephews. His parents taught him, “Leave a good name, have a positive image and be dedicated. Put back just as much as you got out of it and more.” For 35 years, State Representative Jimmy Patronis Jr., Florida House of Representatives District 6, has been a resident of this community. Family includes wife Katie of three years. He attended Bay High School, Gulf Coast Community College and Florida State University. Significant jobs include working his entire life at family-owned restaurant Capt. Anderson’s, an Intern at the Florida Senate, and Research Assistant for House of Commons, United Kingdom. Jimmy explains, “A leader must be a good listener who gets the job done, no matter who gets the credit.” The top three resources he believes are needed for this community to embrace growth and move into the future involve understanding the importance of quality of life and the balance to pay for it, in addition to a top local educational system. He feels it is everyone’s obligation to make an effort to enhance our community. Jimmy says, “My parents are my role models. I know the upbringing that they provided me has made me who I am today.” Continued on Page 18 The Circuit January/February 2008 17
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