Leak in the Sunrise Condos in Panama City Beach The APEX Disaster Response Team responded to an emergency call at the Sunrise Condos in Panama City Beach, Florida. In response to a leak inside the structure, the team was able to successfully prevent human exposure to potential toxins and...
By Steven Harley, CEO, CFO, Head Janitor, Total Laundry Services In this issue, we want to talk about a stubborn stain specific to our geographical location: Sunscreen! Sunscreen stains are basically oil stains. Unfortunately, once oil stains impregnate a shirt’s molecules and change the color, it’s hard to bring the original...

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By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Inflation, interest rates and the current state of things Inflation has had more impact over the past than at any time in almost the past 40 years. After peaking at 9.1 percent in July, inflation came in a little lower in August at...
Visit Panama City Beach’s Chicago nonstop flight social media campaign won the esteemed Destiny Award at the 2022 U.S. Travel Association’s ESTO awards ceremony. The event was held August 6-9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Destiny Awards recognize excellence in destination marketing on a national level, in addition to...
If you hear the words “car tires” and get excited, then you’ve probably met Ashely Pelham at Tire Brokers off Thomas Drive. Pelham has been in the auto repair business since the tender age of 14. Now, at 40, his enthusiasm, hard earned know-how and customer-oriented approach makes Tire...
The Sea Screamer Cruise is an exciting way to experience the beauty of Panama City Beach on a boat tour. The spacious and comfortable twin turbo powered 73-foot boat offers a smooth yet thrilling ride unlike any other. While taking in the beautiful scenery, tour throughout the Shell Island...
We’re still a few months away from collecting property taxes, but as new residents move to Bay County we wanted to make sure all taxpayers understand the property tax cycle in Florida. Each state’s property tax laws are different. Collection times vary between states as do the names of the...
At Peoples First Insurance, we are more than just insurance. We are your friends, community partner, and biggest ally for your business and your family’s biggest moments. As one of the oldest insurance brokers in the area, we care deeply about our beloved community and are constantly looking for...
From best friends to business owners, Gavin and Lee with his wife Jess are the proud new owners of Kartona Electric Speedway! Located in the Beachwalk Shopping Center, Kartona is the perfect place for both locals and tourists. They have already made much needed modernizations to create a smoother...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The U.S. dollar has strongly performed year to date having risen over 10% as of this writing. That has positive and negative impacts on the U.S. and its economy. Former Secretary of State James Baker noted some time ago that the U.S....