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What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on...

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”), joint venture partner Key International, Inc. (“Key International”) and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announce the opening of the 255-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. The resort is located in the popular Pier Park shopping and entertainment district with unobstructed...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Innovations and industrial revolutions might bring a lot of opportunities for the economy and the people of the world. Today, investors can’t go a day without hearing the latest news on artificial intelligence, or AI. Many might be wondering if they need...

Marta Rose-Thorpe: Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in the area? Tell us about your family. Dean: I grew up in a suburb of Buffalo NY, home of the Buffalo Bills. My family and I moved to Panama City on November 22 after separating from the...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or humid conditions. It can be found almost anywhere, including on walls, ceilings, floors, and even in the air we breathe. While mold is a natural part of our environment, it can become a serious health hazard when it...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe TechFarms, a technology incubator, coworking space and makerspace located at 7543 Holley Circle in the Grand Lagoon, is the location for “Tech, Talk & Tacos 2” taking place on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. This three-hour evening, sponsored by A Superior Air Conditioning...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Should investing be about fear or should it be about optimism? And which is the greater motivator of behavior and action? We have often heard that perception without any confirmation indeed becomes reality. Investors are bombarded almost daily with messages of fear....

By Aubrey Haskell Community outreach is an integral part of any successful organization. Did you know that the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is dedicated to this very concept? This committee is composed of a group of volunteers that support business development and networking on behalf of...

By Anna Cooper The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch the rebranded Young Professionals Committee. Our mission is to help young professionals connect, evolve and impact not only Panama City Beach but Bay County and beyond through events that encourage leadership and team building. We encourage...

As our beautiful beaches in the panhandle of Florida grow, I find one of the most exciting things is seeing opportunities to watch folks with new creative ideas put themselves out there in the public and hope to grow something that others will like; something that will support their...