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VBA Design, Inc. Hires New Employee
Posted on: October 11, 2013
VBA Design, Inc. is proud to introduce Emily Thomasee as our newest addition to our team. Emily will perform the duties of Architect Intern as she continues the process to obtain her Architectural License with the State of Florida. Emily … Read More

Sterling Resorts Wins Top 2013 Flagler Award
Posted on: September 26, 2013
Sterling Resorts is the proud winner of the prestigious 2013 Flagler Award, the “Henry”, presented by Visit Florida during the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Orlando, Florida. Sterling Resorts is being honored for their Black Friday e-blast direct marketing … Read More

Panama City Beach Chamber Recognized Twice by FACP
Posted on: September 16, 2013
On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce was recognized by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) for their hard work and the polished structure of their membership and CVB communication pieces. The Beach Chamber’s … Read More

Girl Scouts Honor 2013 Women of Distinction
Posted on: August 26, 2013
The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle honored ten Women of Distinction on August 23 during the Awards Gala at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. “The 2013 Women of Distinction are women who embody the mission of Girl Scouts,” … Read More

Laketown Wharf Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate Of Excellence
Posted on: August 21, 2013
Sterling Resorts’ Laketown Wharf property has been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2013 Certificate of Excellence. This esteemed award recognizes hospitality superiority and is bestowed to TripAdvisor establishments that consistently receive outstanding customer reviews. “We owe this award to our amazing staff,” … Read More

Sterling Resorts Adds Rental Property to Mgmt. Portfolio
Posted on: August 19, 2013
Sterling Resorts recently signed a contract with WaterCrest Condominiums in Panama City Beach, Fla., to direct onsite operations and rental management duties for the Northwest Florida property. Joining Sterling’s impressive collection of luxury vacation rentals, WaterCrest Condominiums offers Gulf Coast … Read More

GCSC President Jim Kerley Announces Decision to Retire
Posted on: August 12, 2013
Gulf Coast State College President Dr. Jim Kerley announced today that he will retire effective July 31, 2014. Kerley made the announcement at the annual “Welcome Back” meeting for all college employees. “The faculty and staff are the heart of … Read More

Oaseas Resorts to Cease Operations/Visitor Information
Posted on: August 9, 2013
During the transition to cease operations, Oaseas Resorts has reached out to several management companies to help find accommodations for guests with advanced reservations. “We are very thankful for the management companies in the community, including The Resort Collection of … Read More

Pier Park To Extend Mall Hours
Posted on: July 8, 2013
Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s premier open-air shopping destination with more than 125 popular retail and dining choices, recently announced that it will be extending its hours this summer to meet shopper demand. Area visitors and locals will enjoy extended … Read More

Four NSWC PCD Civilian Employees Earn GWOT Award
Posted on: June 3, 2013
Four Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) civilian employees were recently named as Secretary of Defense Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) medal recipients. Three of the four GWOT recipients are from the Expeditionary and Maritime Systems Department … Read More
NSA-PC Recognized for Installation Excellence
Posted on: May 29, 2013
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced the 2013 winners for the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Winning the Navy category was Naval Support Activity Panama City. The Installation Excellence Award is given to the … Read More

HYPE Tours GCSC Advanced Technology Center
Posted on: May 21, 2013
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals committee, HYPE, toured Gulf Coast State College’s new Advanced Technology Center on Monday, May 20th. Dr. Stephen Dunnivant, the Interim Dean of the ATC, led the tour that consisted of a … Read More