It's Official-Southwest Airlines to Service New Airport
Southwest Airlines Co. today announces its intent to begin jet service from Northwest Florida's new international airport near Panama City, Florida in May 2010. The planned service is made possible through a strategic alliance agreement developed between Southwest and The St. Joe Company, one of Florida's largest landowners and real estate developers. The new airport will introduce daily jet service to the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, providing Southwest Customers easy access to its stunning white-sand beaches and vibrant communities. For ... (Read More)
Beach Chamber to Hold Member Appreciation Day
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a special Member Appreciation Day for its members on Friday, November 13th at Bonefish Grill in the Grand Panama Village, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Bonefish Grill will be serving up their delicious gourmet fare including Baja Grilled Fish Tacos with mango salsa, American-Style Kobe Beef Burgers, Bang-Bang Shrimp and other signature specials. Freshly-tapped beer will be flowing, and Jesse Deese will sing and perform on acoustic guitar. Chamber ... (Read More)
Navigator Workshop Resolution Revolution
On Thursday, November 19th Navigator, the Beach Chamber’s small business initiative, will present another workshop in its “Navigate to Success” series, “Resolution Revolution.” The presentation will be given at Calypso from 4:00 - 5:15 pm. This event precedes the Chamber’s After Hours Business Mixer at Calypso that evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Resolution Revolution will help attendees engage in a process to create a motivating vision of what their professional and personal success ... (Read More)
Taste of Bay to be held at Pier Park
Second annual Taste of THE Beach comes to Bay County! Taste of THE Beach - Wine. Dine. Donate., a four-day culinary and cultural celebration taking place Nov. 5-8 along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. This is the second year Bay County has hosted one of thirteen wine events and a Wine Maker & Shakers dinner at Firefly restaurant for the Taste of THE Beach.
Pier Park is the host location for the Taste of Bay, a food and wine experience under ... (Read More)
Offshore-drilling Debate Reveals Upcoming Battle Lines
Envision oil derricks cluttering Florida's sunset views. Oil spills threatening marine life, turning beach sand black and scaring away tourists.
Or picture a very different scenario: High-tech oil and gas operations that set a new safety standard. Thousands of good-paying jobs flooding Florida. Billions in state revenues.
Those competing scenarios emerged during a two-hour televised debate between offshore-oil-drilling supporters and foes in Florida, sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrat and Florida State University. The forum featured dueling three-member panels — for and ... (Read More)
Emerging Economy, New Residential Community Launches
Spring Ridge Development LLC is proud to announce the grand opening of its emerging new community in the inviting, gently rolling sand hills of South Washington County. “We’re full of anticipation,” said Brad Smedberg, director of sales for Spring Ridge. “We’re excited about the setting for our project for lots of reasons and it’s clear that it will coincide with dramatic new growth in the area’s economy. Phase I homesites are currently for sale, beginning at $... (Read More)
Beach Chamber Members Invited to Bay Co. Chamber After Hours
After Hours
On Tuesday, Nov . 10th and Panama City Beach Chamber members are invited to join the Bay County Chamber members. If you haven’t seen the new airport, now is your chance! In addition to a festive reception, an airport tour is being offered at 4:00PM to the first 100 people who sign up - tour leaves promptly at 4:00PM from the parking lot of the RiverHouse in RiverCamps. Please note: the new airport is a construction ... (Read More)
