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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

Chair Derrick Bennett Receives Kentucky Colonel Designation
Posted on: May 10, 2013
Pictured is Beach Chamber Board Chair Derrick Bennett receiving the Kentucky Colonel designation from Beach Chamber President/CEO Lance Allison on behalf of Kentucky State Representative Kenny Imes. The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of Kentucky … Read More

Rep. Jimmy Patronis Receives Kentucky Colonel Designation
Posted on: May 7, 2013
Pictured is Florida State Representative Jimmy Patronis receiving the Kentucky Colonel designation from Beach Chamber President/CEO Lance Allison on behalf of Kentucky State Representative Kenny Imes. The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of Kentucky Colonel. … Read More

Education Committee Hosts Literacy Simulation at Rutherford
Posted on: May 2, 2013
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee partnered with Innovations Federal Credit Union to collaborate a project on financial literacy called MAD CITY MONEY. This event was held Thursday, May 23rd at Rutherford High School. About 60-70 students … Read More

Beach Chamber Names Lance Allison New President/CEO
Posted on: March 26, 2013
After almost five months of applications, interviews, and decision-making the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce has finally elected its new leader. The search committee, staff, and Board of Directors chose Lance Allison from Murray, KY, to direct the Beach … Read More
3rd Annual Arts Alive Event Set For April 5
Posted on: March 22, 2013
Bay Education Foundation and Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union invite the community to Arts Alive on April 5, 2013, at Edgewater Beach Resort. Created to support fine arts in education, Arts Alive is a talent showcase that supports the fine … Read More

“Leave No Trace” Ordinance
Posted on: March 19, 2013
Panama City Beach is known for having the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches,” and we would like to keep it that way for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike! For this reason, the “Leave No Trace” ordinance was issued for … Read More