July 2012 Network Newsletter

JULY 2012 VOL. XX NO. VII

PAGE 2 www.DestinChamber.com NETWORK JULY 2012

2012 DESTIN AREA CHAMBEROF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP

850.837.6241WWW.DESTINCHAMBER.COM Network, a supplement to The Destin Log, is published and printed monthly for the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce.

4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6241 - www.DestinChamber.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBILL LINDSLEY Chairman of the Board Simple HR

MARY ANNE WINDES Chairman Elect Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc. Destin Fishing Fleet Marina

MIKE FREEMAN Immediate Past Chair Acentria, Inc.

AMY PERRY Treasurer Pleat & Perry, P.A.

KAREN MCCARTHY Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union

SHAUN EUBANKS Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development Community Bank, Destin

STEVE JAY Vice Chairman/Membership Development Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel

CAREY TROTTER Vice Chairman/Harbor Association Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc.

BRIAN HAUGEN Most Immediate Past Chair/Ex-Offi cio Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates

DIRECTORSJULIE COTTON Northwest Florida State CollegeTIM EDWARDS Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & GrillREBECCA JONES Fort Walton Beach Medical CenterANDI MAHONEY White-Wilson Medical CenterDAVE MORROW Allstate Insurance - Ryland/Morrow AgencyLES PORTERFIELDCYNDY THOMAS ResortQuest Vacation RentalsKATHY WHIDDEN Emerald Coast Chiropractic

CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEESHAYWARD DYKES Conerly, Bowman & Dykes, LLPKEN WAMPLER Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.

SPECIAL APPOINTEESJIM BREITENFELD Breitenfeld Development Services, LLCKIM WINTNER Alliance Association Management Co., Inc.

MANAGEMENT TEAMSHANE MOODY, CCE, IOM President and CEO [email protected] SPIES Vice President of Communications [email protected] SCHAEFER Information Specialist [email protected] NICHOLSON HUNT Events Coordinator [email protected]

It’s An Election Year

It’s not new news to you, I’m sure, but 2012 is an elec-tion year. We have multiple county seats up for election in both Okaloosa and Wal-ton counties. We have state legislative elections. We have federal elections.

2012 elections are also affected by the census infor-mation. With the redistrict-ing of Florida, based on the census results, all seats in the Florida Senate and House are up for election. I thought I’d share some infor-mation with you concerning these elections. This infor-mation came to me from the Florida Chamber of Com-merce. This information was accurate at the time of writing this column. These are not offi cial, but the Florida Chamber believes this includes all candidates at the time of this writing. (DISCLAIMER: This infor-

mation is from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. My sharing of this information is in no way an endorsement of any candidate, party, or in-formation included below.)

So, here you are. Here are some interesting facts about the upcoming election.

The Florida Senate: a. 11 Senators term limited out b. 2 open seats c. 27 incumbents running for reelection d. 98 candidates fi led– that’s UP from 88 in 2002 e. 48 Republican candidates f. 37 Democrat candidates g. 2 other party and 9 write-in candidates h. Incoming Senate President Don Gaetz has drawn one minor opposition candidate

Also in the Senate: a. 8 senate races without opposition b. 3 races with only minor opposition c. 11 Primary Election races and 31 General Election matchups d. There are 28 Republicans in the Florida Senate, and the Florida Chamber team believes Florida will end up with 25-26

Republicans after the November elections.

The Florida House: a. 11 Representatives term limited out b. 23 open seats c. 84 incumbents running for reelection d. 306 candidates fi led– that’s DOWN from 340 in 2002 e. 149 Republican candidates f. 109 Democrat candidates g. 37 other party

Also in the House: a. 30 House races without opposition b. 59 Primary Election races and 74 General Election matchups c. There are 81 Republicans in the Florida House, and the Florida Chamber team believes the Florida House will end up with 76-82 Republicans after the November elections.

Due to Florida’s popula-tion growth, legislative dis-tricts are larger and elections are becoming much more expensive. a. Each of Florida’s 40 Senate seats increased by 70,474 residents and grew from 399,559 residents (2002 – 2012) to

470,033 residents (2012-2022). b. Each of Florida’s 120 House seats increased by 29,494 residents and grew from 133,186 (2002 – 2012) to 156,678 (2002 – 2012). c. Obviously, the cost of conducting mailings, robocalls and targeted television efforts increases with these population changes. d. There are 23 House seats where voter registration is almost equally split.

So that’s it from the front lines, from the people who track this daily (and do it masterfully, in my opinion). It should be very interesting to watch.

And please, vote in the primaries and the gen-eral election. We live in the greatest country in the world, with the greatest freedoms in the world. The privilege to vote is one of those freedoms. Exercise that right!

With wishes for contin-ued success, and until next month,

Shane A. Moody,CCE, IOM

Chamber Statistics:Advertising our World-Class CommunityIn our mission to support Destin as a world-class

community, the Chamber’s Welcome Center recorded the

following numbers:

Our website at www.DestinChamber.com recorded 7,043

unique visitors for May 2012.

May 2012

Phone Calls/E-mails – 902

Incoming Mail – 156

Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 310

Visitor’s Guides & Membership Directories Mailed - 459

Relocation Packages – 10

NETWORK JULY 2012 www.DestinChamber.com PAGE 3

On Aug. 18, the Inaugural Paddle at the

Porch - The Destin SUP Cup Presented

by Northwest Florida Regional Airport

FlyVPS.com will be held in the beautiful

emerald green waters behind The Back

Porch Seafood & Oyster House. The event

features a three mile recreational race and

a six mile elite race, to be followed by

awards, food, and fun!

Thank you to title sponsor Northwest

Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com and

partners BOTE and The Back Porch Sea-

food & Oyster House, in conjunction with

99 Rock, Southern Restaurant Group, and

SUP Magazine.

Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd,

and 3rd place overall winners, as well as 1st

place winners for 50+ and for 18 & Under,

in the following categories: 3 Mile Race

– Men’s Displacement, Women’s Displace-

ment, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surf-

style; and 6 Mile Race – 14’ Men’s Elite,

12’6” Men’s Elite, 12’6” Women’s Elite,

Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle.

Prior to Aug. 18, the fee is $55. Regis-

tration may be completed on www.active.

com, before Aug. 15. Registration may also

be completed by submitting an application

with payment to the Destin Area Chamber

of Commerce by Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, the

fee is $65. Race day registration may be

completed at The Back Porch, located at

1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from

8 – 9:30 a.m. T-shirts and commemorative

coolers will be given to registrants while

supplies last.

Race packets may be picked up at The

Back Porch, in Destin, from 6 – 8 p.m.,

on Friday, Aug. 17. For those who cannot

make the party, packets may also be picked

up at the Destin Area Chamber of Com-

merce, located at 4484 Legendary Drive,

Suite A, in Destin, on Thursday, Aug.

16, from 1 – 5 p.m., or Friday, Aug. 17,

from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. They may also be

picked up the day of the race at The Back

Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E.,

in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m.

A mandatory race meeting will be held

at 9:40 a.m., on Aug. 18, behind The Back

Porch, just prior to the start of the race.

Race sponsorships are available. Please

call Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-

2711 x2 or email suzyhunt@DestinCham-

ber.com for details. Only sponsors may set

up booths and sell merchandise.

Paddle at the PorchThe Destin SUP Cup

ALABAMA ANNISTON | BIRMINGHAM | CULLMAN | FAIRHOPE | FOLEY

HUNTSVILLE | MONTGOMERY

FLORIDA CRESTVIEW | DESTIN | FORT WALTON BEACH | PENSACOLA

www.WarrenAverett.com

Some things are just

better together.Joining forces to create the

Southeast’s premier accounting

fi rm, Warren Averett, LLC.

The certifi ed public accounting fi rms

of Warren Averett, Wilson Price and

O’Sullivan Creel have combined to

become Warren Averett, LLC. Our

combined fi rm off ers expanded reach

and resources, additional service

solutions and strengthened depth

of expertise, with the same level of

personal client service. With more than

550 team members and 11 offi ces, the

combined fi rm of Warren Averett, LLC

will rank among the top 35 fi rms in the

nation and within the top 5 largest

southeastern fi rms.

If you are looking for a strong partner for

your business, call us today in Crestview

at 682-0791, Destin at 837-0398 or

Fort Walton Beach at 244-5121.

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Candidates for Upcoming Election to Participate in July 31 Forum

The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor The Destin Log invite you to meet your candidates for Okaloosa County positions, including Sheriff, Tax Collector, Superintendent of Schools, County Commissioner, and School Board, as well as Destin Fire Commissioner, during a forum on Tuesday, July 31.

The forum, to be held in the Destin Life Center at Destin United Methodist Church from 5 – 6:30 p.m., will be set up “expo-style.” Each participating candidate will have a designated table at which they can greet attendees of the forum and distribute any campaign materials. Near the end of the evening, each candidate will be given three minutes to make a campaign statement from the podium to those in attendance.

For more information, please contact the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce at (850) 837-6241.


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For information about all Chamber events,

please visit the Events Calendar at

www.DestinChamber.com.

Join us for our Leaders In Business

Lunch sponsored by CenturyLink, to be held

at Destin Middle School. Sen. Don Gaetz

and Reps. Marti Coley and Matt Gaetz will

provide a Legislative Update.

Lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20

for members at the door, and $30 for non-members. Please

remember that reservations are required, and no shows

will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, July 6, at

noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins

promptly at 11:30 a.m.

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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting will

be held in the Chamber conference room at

11:30 a.m.

The Social Media Group will meet at noon

in the Chamber’s conference room. This group

offers Chamber members a forum to discuss

social media tools and strategies, learn about

new applications, and connect with like-minded Chamber

members. It will meet once per month, is limited to the fi rst 40

to register, and is open to Chamber members only. During this

meeting, we welcome back Dan Fugate, with Clever Ogre, to

lead a discussion on Writing for the Web/SEO Tips.

If you would like to attend, please contact Elizabeth Spies

at [email protected] or call (850) 837-2711x5. You

are encouraged to bring your laptop or SmartPhone, if you like.

The Chamber does have WiFi available.

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THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD

The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce

invites you to our July Business After Hours

sponsored by St. Andrews By The Sea Episco-

pal Church. Event hours are

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Please do not forget to bring your business card for network-

ing and our door prize drawing. All businesses are invited to

bring a door prize, which offers one more way for you to gain

exposure. There is no fee for members to attend this event. The

non-member fee is $20.

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Celebrating Ambassador SuccessesCongratulations to our top Ambassadors for May 2012:145 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc.

140 points – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast

130 points – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc.

Thank you to Paul Woolman for welcoming the following businesses into the Chamber:

BoDacious and Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC.

� Spend an afternoon cruising the Destin harbor

� Meet with and ask questions of city, county, and

state leaders

� Tour area developments, parks, and a military

installation

� Enjoy panel discussions of community and business

leaders

� Make connections with up to 25 other like-minded

participants

Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience into

the issues facing the Destin community on a day-to-day ba-

sis, Destin Forward is now accepting up to 25 business pro-

fessionals for the class of 2013. Participants will learn from

experts in many different fi elds, including the environment,

boat safety, tourism promotion, and government affairs.

“There are a lot of individuals that step up and take an

active role in Destin to make this community a great place

to live, work, and play. Destin Forward has provided me

with a stronger drive to be one of those people.” - Jason

Wilbur, Regions Bank

“One thing I learned from Destin Forward was how

important leadership is to the community and how roles

like the Mayor and City Councilors help shape the city of

Destin. Leadership is the key, and I feel like Destin Forward

helps prepare us to take on roles like these and take an ac-

tive part in Destin’s future.” - Kristin Taylor, Cox Commu-

nications, Inc.

Deadline to submit your application is July 31, and the

next class begins in August. For more information or to

request an application, please contact Suzy Nicholson Hunt

at (850) 837-2711 x2 or [email protected].

Destin Forward Provides In-Depth View of our City

This month’s Member in the Spot-light Frank Glunn can speak both Russian and Ger-man! As a broker associate

with Pelican Real Estate, he “enjoys meeting interesting people and having the opportunity to help them with their real estate needs, thereby form-ing lasting friendships.”

Pelican Real Estate is a full service real estate brokerage special-izing in residential, commercial, and investment real estate. Pelican is the

largest independent locally owned real estate company in Northwest Florida. Its coverage area includes Panama City to Pensacola to Crest-view and beyond.

The real estate market is evolving daily, and Pelican has stayed ahead of the game by investing in out of the box technology and marketing to keep innovative services available for the buyers and sellers in the market. Pelican has launched a new interac-tive website offering easy search and save options, automatic REO reports, and a recently added proper-ties section for each local market. There is no download required for its mobile website.

Glunn is a retired military of-fi cer with more than 30 years of service and was recently selected

as the Destin Area Chamber 2010 Retired Military Person of the Year. As the president of the Northwest Florida Military Offi cers Associa-tion (NWFMOA) Scholarship Fund, Glunn recently had the privilege of awarding scholarships to top JROTC juniors and seniors at the fi ve Oka-loosa County high schools.

Glunn received his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland, M.S. degree from George Washing-ton University, and his MBA degree from Harvard University. He is a licensed Realtor with more than 25 years of real estate experience and an active member in the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, you may reach Glunn at (850) 650-2220 or visit www.mypelicanrealestate.com.

Member SpotlightFrank Glunn, Pelican Real Estate

Frank Glunn


Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc.PO Box 2142

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459(850) 622-3200

www.cvhnkids.orgCategory: Non-Profi ts

Chamber Rep: Zach Billingsley

Rotolo’s985 Hwy. 98 E. Ste. F

Destin, FL 32541(850) 269-5200

www.rotolos.comCategory: Restaurants-Pizza

Chamber Rep: Devon Williams

Destin Forward Class Project4484 Legendary Drive Ste. A

Destin, FL 32541(850) 837-6241

www.destinchamber.comCategory: Non-Profi ts

Chamber Rep: Shane Moody

Seacoast Realty Group1150 Airport Rd. #171

Destin, FL 32541(850) 650-5541

www.seacoastrealtygroup.comCategory: Real Estate

Chamber Rep: Dan Dufaultw

Destin Pilates Center36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #108

Destin, FL 32541(850) 460-2828

www.destinpilates.comCategory: Fitness Centers

Chamber Rep: Susan A. DunnamPhoto Credit: Jeffrey Patrick of V&V Photography, LLC

98 Nails10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Unit 401

Miramar Beach, FL 32550(850) 424-7565

Category: Nail SalonsChamber Rep: Bruce Nguyen

Jets Pizza of Destin4418 Commons Dr. E. Ste. B-2

Destin, FL 32541(850) 654-5387

www.jetspizza.comCategory: Restaurants-Pizza

Chamber Rep: Nick Borst

BoDacious36058 Emerald Coast Pkwy.

Destin, FL 32541(850) 837-2632

Category: Interior DesignersChamber Rep: Bo Casey

Gulf Coast Insulation63 S. Stagecoach Rd.

Defuniak Springs, FL 32435(850) 685-9709

www.gulfcoastinsulation.comCategory: Insulation

Chamber Rep: Erin LaGrosse

McDonald’sIn front of Target Shopping Center

www.mcdmc.comCategory: Restaurants-Fast Foods

Chamber Rep: David Costa

Ready to schedule your ribbon cutting?

Please contact Suzy Nicholson Huntat (850) 837-2711 x2 or

[email protected].


*Retraction: Last month, Kent

Chamberlain’s photo was misidenti-

fi ed as Patrick King. Kent is a new

saleperson with The Logo Place.

Okaloosa School District Raises Critical Funds

During Change for Children Campaign

More than 20 schools from

Okaloosa County participated in

the annual Change for Children

Campaign during the 2011-2012

year. The schools raised more than

$17,000 in change to benefi t the

abused, neglected, and abandoned

children of our community.

Schools that participated used cre-

ative ways, like holding a bake sale,

to collect change at their school.

Ruckel Middle School was the

winner from the Okaloosa County School District and raised $3,010.

Photo shows Ruckel Middle School

students with Children In Crisis, Inc., president and CEO Ken Hair

and Okaloosa County School Dis-

trict superintendent Alexis Tibbetts.

Landrum Human Resource Companies Announces

New MIS DirectorAndy

Cianciotto

has joined

the staff of

Landrum Hu-man Resource Companies as the new

MIS director.

Cianciotto is responsible for setting

the direction and implementing the

company’s information manage-

ment strategy. Cianciotto returned

to Pensacola after spending 15 years

in Los Angeles, Calif., where he

worked the front lines of informa-

tion security, then later as a senior

manager for the security response

organization Symantec. Cianciotto

earned his B.S.in Computer Infor-

mation Systems from the Univer-

sity of West Florida.

Okaloosa Arts Alliance5th Annual Family Fun

Arts Fest RecapThe 5th Annual Family Fun Arts

Fest on Saturday, May 12, was a

success. The Okaloosa Arts Alli-ance (OAA) would like to thank

everyone who participated.

WSRE’s Annual Tea Party a Success

WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast,

recently held its third annual spring

tea party, Southern & Sassy, on

Sunday, May 6, at the Pensacola

Yacht Club. The public television

fundraiser was a success raising

more than $10,000 in gross revenue

towards the mission of local public

television station WSRE.

Coldwell BankerHonors Top SellingTeams and Agents

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS,

announced the

Vicki Mat-

thews Team

with Vicki

Matthews, Jim

Matthews,

Michelle King,

and Jon Lyons

was the Top

Producing

Team and An-

drea Farrell was the Top Producing

Individual Agent for the Destin &

30A offi ces for the 1st three months

of this year. Matthews and Farrell

both hold the coveted Coldwell

Banker Previews designation, and

they specialize in listing and selling

luxury homes and condos on the

Emerald Coast. Matthews’ team

had $6,453,500 and Farrell had

$5,510,000 in closed sales for the

months of January, February, and

March.

Woman’s Club HelpsChildren in Crisis

The Twin Cities Woman’s

Club recently helped the kids of

Children in Crisis (CIC), Inc.,

by donating critical funding to

help sustain operations of the CIC

Children’s Neighborhood.

Silver Sands RecognizesMay Employee

Silver Sands Factory Stores announced its May Employee of the Month is Brian Foster of SAS Shoes. He has been with SAS Shoes for a year and is a full-time sales associate.

“Brian has great customer service skills. He always greets customers with a smile and helps them fi nd comfortable shoes that fi t per-fectly,” commented Tracy Cotton, store manager at SAS Shoes. “Dur-ing our last corporate conference,

Brian’s sales alone allowed our store to win! ”

Twin Cities Hospital in Top 10% for Patient ExperienceTwin Cities Hospital was

named a recipient of the 2012

HealthGrades Outstanding

Patient Experience Award™

by HealthGrades, the leading

provider of information to help

consumers make an informed

decision about a physician or

hospital. This distinction ranks

Twin Cities Hospital among the

top 10% of hospitals nationwide

based on an analysis of patient

satisfaction data for 3,837 U.S.

hospitals.

Wampler Appointed toPresident of Newman-

Dailey AssociationManagement Division

With a

focus on service

and impres-

sive resume

of experience,

Ken Wampler

was appointed

president of

Association Management Divi-

sion for Newman-Dailey Resort

Properties, Inc. In his expanded

role, Wampler will oversee the

Association Management Division

day-to-day operations and staff as

well as business development for all

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties

divisions.

SETCO’s Holly Jalbert Coaches Green LanternsTo Setco Services, L.L.C, Holly

Jalbert is a trusted employee and

closing offi cer; however, to her

son, Michael, Holly is “Mommy

Coach.” Jalbert volunteered to

coach a YMCA Mini-Mi T-Ball

team this spring. Sponsored by

Setco Services, The Green Lanterns

consisted of nine, four through

six-year-olds.

Top Produc-ers for May

Crye-Leike Coastal Realty

announced its

Top Produc-

ers in Closed

Sales Volume

for the month

of May were

Colleen Regan

and Kim Kirby,

and the Top

Listings Agents

for the month

of May was the

Wanda Duke

Team. Regan

grew up on the

Emerald Coast

and has worked

in the Destin

area for the past

25 years. She

has a very well

rounded back-

ground with a

degree in Con-

trol in Systems

Engineering

and 12 years in sales management

of the largest interior design fi rm in

Destin before becoming a REAL-

TOR.

Kirby grew up in the south and

made Destin her home in 1995.

Having worked in all facets of the

real estate industry, she brings an

array of experience to the table.

She is a broker/associate and holds

accreditation as a short sales/fore-

closure specialist.

The Wanda Duke Team is made

up of Wanda Duke and Randy

Morris. Duke is a partner in

Crye-Leike Coastal Realty, which is

a franchise of Crye-Leike Realtors,

Inc. She joined Crye-Leike in

May of 2000 and brings more than

25 years of sales and marketing

experience to the Destin market.

She holds an Accredited Buyer

Representative designation and is

Business Briefs

See BRIEFS on page 7

Seen here (left to right) CIC president and CEO Ken Hair receives donations from Joann Dun-nam and Sammie Davis of the woman’s club, along with Natalie Rodriguez, CIC volunteer/events director.

Andy Cianciotto

Andrea Farrell

Ken Wampler

Vicki Matthews

Wanda Duke

Randy Morris

Colleen Regan

Kim Kirby


working on her Broker license.

Growing up in Alabama, Mor-

ris vacationed along the Emerald

Coast often. He joined the Crye-

Leike Coastal Realty family in April

2011. His education includes a

B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A.

in Business Management, both

from Troy University.

Walton School District Raises Critical Funds

During Change for Children Campaign

The Walton County schools

participated in the annual Change

for Children Campaign during the

2011-2012 year. The schools raised

$6,197.82 in change to benefi t the

abused, neglected, and abandoned

children of our community. Butler

Elementary School was the overall

winner from the Walton County

School District and raised $1,

125.32.

Hidden Dunes Ranks Among Top 50 Tennis Resorts

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort was ranked as one of the top

50 tennis resorts worldwide by Ten-

nis Resort Online. Hidden Dunes

Tennis Center, which features six

championship clay Rubico courts,

received high marks for overall ten-

nis experience, tennis staff, instruc-

tion, and game matching.

Beach Community Bank Loves the Fisher House

Beach Community Bank chose

the Fisher House of the Emer-ald Coast to support during the

month of May for its We Love

Community program. During the

month, employees raised $370 for

FHEC through Jean’s Day. They

also collected a donation from the

community of individual toiletries

that will be used by the guests stay-

ing there.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Helps Children in Crisis

St. Peter’s Catholic Church re-

cently helped the kids of Children

in Crisis (CIC), Inc., by donating

funds, clothing, and other needed

items. Thanks to the generous

donations from the church mem-

bers, the kids at the CIC Children’s

Neighborhood received critical

funding and other needed items

to help adjust in their new home.

Seen here (from left to right) Ken

Hair, CIC president and CEO,

receives a donation of $1,190.00

from Teresa McClure, Joni Flana-

gan, and Tina Henderson from St.

Peter’s Catholic Church, along with

Walt Maine, CIC board member

and chair of the Faith Community

Committee.

Coldwell Banker GulfCoast Region Wins Top

Award from CartusColdwell Banker United, RE-

ALTORS, was awarded the 2012

Cartus Broker Network Masters

Cup in recognition of its outstand-

ing performance on behalf of the

clients of the world’s leading corpo-

rate relocation company. The honor

was bestowed at the 2012 Cartus

Broker Network International Con-

ference held in April in Florida at

the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande

Lakes.

Star Real Estate Named Exclusive Listing Company of Shores of Panama, LLCStar Real Estate is pleased to

have been named the exclusive

listing broker for Shores of Panama,

LLC. The property is located at

9900 Thomas Drive, in Panama

City Beach. The Shores of Panama

Club owner has implemented

improvements that are making the

original resort vision a reality. New

upscale furniture and cabanas on

the pool deck, better gym equip-

ment, and new exciting spa services

are just a few of the improvements

underway.

Destin’s First FemaleChiropractor

Emerald Coast Chiropractic announced the addition of Des-tin’s fi rst female chiropractor to its staff. Dr. Kelly Donaldson of-fi cially joined the

team at Emerald Coast Chiropractic in April and has been busy over the last few months getting involved throughout the community in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Donaldson is originally from Ben-tonville, Ark. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiol-ogy and Exercise Science. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, she continued on to Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Mo. There she completed her chiropractic education along with a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Awarded “A”

for Patient SafetyFort Walton Beach Medical

Center was honored with an “A”

Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The

Leapfrog Group, an independent

national nonprofi t run by employ-

ers and other large purchasers of

health benefi ts. The Hospital Safety

ScoreSM was calculated under the

guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s

Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, using

publicly available data on patient

injuries, medical and medication

errors, and infections. U.S. hospi-

tals were assigned an A, B, C, D, or

F for their safety.

Legendary Marine to Debut Spectacular New Marquis

630 Sport Yacht in Early JulyLegendary Marine, the Gulf

Coast’s largest boat dealership

and multi-year winner of top boat

dealer sales and service awards, will

soon premiere the all-new Marquis

630 Sport Yacht to the Gulf Coast

at its Destin headquarters. Legend-

ary Marine is the exclusive dealer

for Marquis Yachts for the entire

Gulf Coast region.

Cox CablethonRaises $31,600 forCovenant Hospice

The 40th Annual Cox Cablethon

benefi ting Covenant Hospice

raised $31,600 for services to local

patients and loved ones facing the

end of life. This year’s event fea-

tured a new format, moving from

the long-standing live televised pro-

gram and auction to a 30-minute

pre-taped segment and an online

auction.

New Realtors JoinColdwell Banker

The Coldwell Banker United,

REALTORS Destin Offi ce an-

nounced that Deborah Horaist,

Jake Maurer, Trish Duggan, and

Gulia Kirimova all joined its offi ce

in March,

April, May, and

June.

Horaist

came over

to Coldwell

Banker United

from Sandestin

Real Estate.

She has worked

for many years

selling new

construction

properties in

and around

Destin.

Maurer

joined Coldwell

Banker United

Commercial

after working

almost 40 years

in commercial real estate in St.

Louis, Mo. He brings incredible

knowledge and experience from the

commercial real estate world in this

market.

Maurer joined the team from

Keller Williams. He’s joining forces

with his father, Tom Maurer, to

provide a one two punch in com-

mercial and residential real estate.

Duggan is fairly new to the real

estate business, but comes with

experience from the world of Fe-

dEx. She has incredible energy and

is dedicating herself to building a

professional real estate business in a

short amount of time.

Kirimova comes to Coldwell

Banker United from Crye-Leike.

She brings extensive international

knowledge and experience to the

team. She speaks fl uent Russian

and is working the international

marketplace to bring more inter-

national investors to our beautiful

beaches.

BRIEFS continued from page 6

Patrick King

Debbie Horaist

Gulia Kirimova

Jake Maurer


Business After HoursSponsored by: North Light Marina

On May 24, Destin Area Chamber mem-bers joined members from the Crestview Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso chambers of commerce for a Business After Hours hosted and sponsored by North Light Marina. North Light is a full service marina, which is open to the public. It is located on the Choc-tawhatchee Bay in Niceville. In addition to

beautiful bay views, it offers a state-of-the-art dry storage boat facility, fi shing tournaments and seminars, a restaurant, and more. For more information, please call (850) 678-2350 or visit www.NorthLightMarina.com.

Thank You for the Door Prizes!Emerald Grande at • HarborWalk Village

Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill• HarborWalk Village• Simple HR•

We missed thanking one business for a door prize donated during our April Business Afters. Many thanks to Merlins Pizza!


Leaders In Business Lunch

Thank You for the Door Prizes!Capt. Nemo Kid Cruises• Chartwell Hospitality• Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance• Eglin Federal Credit Union• Emerald Coast Chiropractic• End Zone Apparel• Gold’s Gym•

Gulf Power• Party Boats Destin Princess and • DestinyPT Solutions• St. Andrew’s By The Sea Episcopal • ChurchWarren Averett O’Sullivan Creel•

During our June 12 Leaders In Business Lunch, held at Destin United Methodist Church, Mayor Sam Seevers presented a State of the City Report.


On June 12, new members were intro-

duced to the Chamber, its Board Members,

and staff at a new member reception held in

the Chamber conference room.

We would like to thank all new members

who attended, including the following:

Ansley & West, P.A.; Joe’s Crab Shack; The

Logo Place; Massage Envy Spa Destin; Plan

Ahead Events; Ronald McDonald House

Charities Northwest Florida; Kelly A. See-

baldt D.M.D., P.A.; and Sugar Baby’s Candy

& Ice Cream Shop, LLC.

Read further to learn more about some of

the Chamber’s newest members:

Ansley & West, P.A., is a law fi rm in Des-

tin dedicated to assisting clients with their

legal needs. Its practice focuses in the areas

of Family Law, Real Estate, Collections, and

Business Law. When you enlist the help of

Ansley & West, P.A., you can feel confi dent

that you have attorneys dedicated to be

by your side every step of the way. For as-

sistance, please call (850) 837-3777 or visit

www.awlawdestin.com.

Kent Chamberlain is now with The Logo

Place, a local company which specializes

in logo creation, rebranding, and original

artwork, as well as screen printing and

embroidery. Chamberlain’s clients already

include the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, La

Famiglia, and Landshark’s Pizza Company.

Contact Chamberlain at (850) 650-3393 or

www.TheLogoPlace.com.

Massage Envy Spa Destin is conveniently

located at Crystal Beach Plaza, 34904 Em-

erald Coast Pkwy., near Barnes & Noble. It

is open seven days per week. The hours are

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 10

p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and

Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Start your

Wellness Plan today. Monthly membership

dues are $59 and include one customized

one hour massage every month or Murad

Healthy Skin facial for $10 more. Addi-

tional one hour massage sessions through-

out the month are $39 each. Additional

one hour Murad facials are $49 each. Call

(850) 650-8500 to book an appointment.

Find out more about our Family Add-on

membership, Hot Stone Therapy, gift cards,

and more.

As a full service meeting and event man-

agement company, Plan Ahead Events can

conceptualize and implement meetings and

events of all sizes and calibers. As experts in

our industry, we maintain national strategic

relationships and an extensive knowledge

base that allow us the resources to execute

meetings and events at any level. Our

understanding of customer service and

commitment give us a signifi cant advantage

above the rest. We are very fl exible with

the services that we offer and can offer our

complete list of services in coordinating

your meeting or event, or we can offer our

services on an individual basis. For more

information, please visit www.pae-ec.com.

The Ronald McDonald House of

NWFL, a 501c3 non profi t organization,

provides a “Home away from Home” for

families who have a critically ill child, 21

years of age or younger, receiving medical

treatment from a facility in Pensacola. Ac-

commodations in our 26-bedroom house

include private bedrooms and bathrooms,

family room, kitchen, and family pantry.

Warm meals are donated by individual

donors and businesses on a regular basis.

A one-time donation of $10 per night is

requested to defray expenses, but families

unable to contribute will NEVER be turned

away for an inability to pay.

For more information, call (850) 477-2273

or visit www.rmhc-nwfl .org.

For Dr. Kelly Seebaldt, his “Dream Came

True” when he opened his dental practice in

Destin at 385 Harbor Blvd. Seebaldt grew

up in this area and wants to provide his

patients, his friends, with the best personal

service and quality dental health care pos-

sible. He is a graduate of the University

of Florida and Nova Southeastern Dental

School in Miami. He enjoys outdoor sports

and is an avid supporter of the military and

the Wounded Warrior Project. Seebaldt is

accepting new patients. Call 837-2189 for an

appointment and a friendly staff will be there

to greet and serve you.

Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop,

LLC, located in Shoreline Village, was

created with a vision to bring a new amaz-

ing sweet shop to Destin. Sugar Baby’s is

the only retailer to bring Ashby’s Sterling

premier ice cream to Florida. From the

shores of Lake Michigan, this award-winning

ice cream has unique fl avors loaded with

the good stuff and using only top quality

ingredients. Sugar Baby’s also has an endless

array of incredible sweets for all candy lovers,

including cotton candy and all natural lollis.

A one-stop-shop to satisfy all your cravings!

Chamber Welcomes New Members During Reception


� Networking Opportunities – Access to more than 25 events per year providing

contact with business leaders; events to include: Business After Hours, Leaders in

Business Lunch, Golf Tournament, Business Expo, Annual Banquet, New

Member Luncheon, and more

� Listing in Business Directory at www.DestinChamber.com, including link to

your website, and in annual Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory

� Members-only pricing

� Access to leading business information, including weekly Chamber email,

monthly newsletter, and special, as needed, notifications.

� Member recognition –Membership decal, use of logo (with written permission),

and listing in mid-year Network newsletter

� Access to training/meeting facility (Chamber conference room)

� Educational opportunities

� Job postings on www.DestinChamber.com.

� Access to appearance on Destin Business Forum, the Chamber’s TV show

� Access to Chamber database and mailing labels

� Free distribution of company marketing material in Chamber visitor center

� Access to advertising in Network and on www.DestinChamber.com

� Access to online marketing tools

� Opportunity for 50-word business description

� List events on Chamber’s online community calendar

� Unlimited business representatives receive emails

� Volunteer opportunities

� Ribbon cutting services

� Access to weekly inquiry list

Annual Dues Payment for Business Membership is $315. Join today for $300! Additional membership levels with special sponsorship packages and advertising discounts are available. Please ask for details.

Email to [email protected], fax to (850) 654-5612, or drop off or mail to 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541.

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July 2, 16, 23, & 30Magical MondaysLocation: Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 7 – 9 p.m.www.BaytowneWharf.com

July 2 – 6, 9 – 13, 16 – 20, 23 – 27, & 30 – August 3SummerWILD Children’s CampLocation: HarborWalk VillageTime: 9 a.m.www.HarborWalkDestin.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31Boomin’ TuesdaysLocation: Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 7 – 9 p.m.www.BaytowneWharf.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31Pardi GrasLocation: HarborWalk VillageTime: 7 p.m.www.HarborWalkDestin.com

July 4Red, White & BaytowneLocation: Village of Baytowne Wharfwww.BaytowneWharf.com

July 4, 11, 18, & 25Wednesday Night Concert SeriesLocation: Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 7 – 9 p.m.www.BaytowneWharf.com

July 5, 12, 19, & 26Red, White and Blue CelebrationLocation: HarborWalk VillageTime: 7 p.m.www.HarborWalkDestin.com

July 5, 12, 19, & 26Sunset CinemaLocation: Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 8 p.m.www.BaytowneWharf.com

July 64th of July Extravaganza Friday Night FlickLocation: HarborWalk VillageTime: 8 p.m.www.HarborWalkDestin.com

July 6 & 7Konstantino Trunk ShowLocation: McCaskill & CompanyTime: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.www.McCaskillAndCompany.com

July 7, 14, 21, & 28Rock the DocksLocation: HarborWalk VillageTime: 7 p.m.www.HarborWalkDestin.com

July 23 – 27Mattie Kelly and Missoula Children’s Theater - Jack and The Beanstalk ProductionLocation: Village Baptist Churchwww.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org

July 25JobsPlus Mobile UnitLocation: Silver Sands Factory StoresTime: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.www.SilverSandsOutlet.com

July Calendar of Events


The Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida

State College, in partnership with the Crestview Area,

Destin Area, Niceville Valparaiso, and Greater Fort Wal-

ton Beach chambers of commerce, honored 28 Okaloosa

County business professionals during a luncheon on June

5, as graduates of the 2012 Leadership Okaloosa class.

The 2012 Leadership Okaloosa graduates include John

Bernhart, Merrill Lynch; Bruce Berntsen, InDyne, Inc.;

Denise Bowers, Rocky Bayou Christian School; Nina

Brink, White-Wilson Medical Center; Levette Calhoun,

InDyne, Inc.; Lindsey Grissom, Okaloosa County Tax

Collector’s Office; Michael Hamby, Chesser & Barr,

P.A.; Stephen Hay, Zaxby’s; Wanjiku Jackson, Northwest

Florida State College; David Jeffcoat, Unishippers, D&P

Shipping; Rebecca Jones, Fort Walton Beach Medical

Center; Gina Marini, Heritage Museum of Northwest

Florida; Craig Miller, Okaloosa County School District,

Niceville High School; Peggy Milz, L-3 Communications

Crestview Aerospace; Brett Olmstead, Waste Manage-

ment Inc. of Florida; Eric Parsons, Okaloosa County

Tax Collector’s Office; Tracey Paskell, Rockey Bayou

Christian School; Terrilyn Roddy, White-Wilson Medi-

cal Center;Jessica Rybarczyk, Beach Community Bank;

Isabelle Sabato, United States Air Force; Paul Shelton,

InDyne, Inc.; Amy Sousa, Health Care Marketing Profes-

sional; Michele Steurer, White-Wilson Medical Center;

Jean Supple, CCB Community Bank; Vandy Vela, AT&T

Mobility; Neena Wiley, Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s

Office; Lisa Worthington-White, White-Wilson Medical

Center; and Graham Pierce, High School Student.

One of the many highlights of this year’s program was

the government awareness project in which the Leader-

ship Okaloosa class participated. Throughout the year,

class members attended city council, county commis-

sion, and school board government meetings in Okaloosa

County, sharing what they learned with their peers. The

project allowed class members to become better informed

of the city and county government issues and witness the

leadership roles governmental officials play in the area.

The Costa Leadership Institute is currently accept-

ing applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership Oka-

loosa program. The nine month program is designed to

enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide

community awareness. The class meets once a month

from September to May and participants receive class-

room training by a certified instructor and are given

opportunities to interact with various key community

leaders throughout the process. A highlight of the

program is a two day trip to Tallahassee for the Legisla-

tive Day meetings. Tours of area businesses, such as

the Northwest Florida Regional Airport and Eglin Air

Force Base, provide participants with an understanding

of the community. Additionally, each participant takes

part in a group project to benefit the participant and the

community, while focusing on project management, time

management, and team building skills. Tuition for the

Leadership Okaloosa program is $900, and applications

are due by July 15. Applications are available online at

www.nwfsc.edu/LI or by calling (850) 729-6880 or emailing

[email protected].

2012 Leadership Okaloosa Graduates 28 Community Leaders

2012 Leadership Okaloosa Graduates

Destin Area Chamber member Vandy Vela (center) receives her application from Destin Area Chamber Board Chairman Bill Lindsley; Destin Area Chamber President and CEO Shane Moody; Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO Tricia Brunson; and Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber President and CEO Ted Corcoran. Vela is also a Destin Area Chamber Ambassador.

Destin Area Chamber member Rebecca Jones (center) receives her application from Destin Area Chamber Board Chairman Bill Lindsley; Destin Area Chamber President and CEO Shane Moody; Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO Tricia Brunson; and Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber President and CEO Ted Corcoran. Jones is also a Destin Area Chamber Board member.


BoDacious36058 Emerald Coast Pkwy.Destin, FL 32541(850) 837-2632Category: Interior DesignersChamber Rep: Bo Casey

Cotton & Gates3 Plew Ave.Shalimar, FL 32579(850) 651-9900www.cottongates.comCategory: AttorneysChamber Rep: Byron Cotton

Emerald Coast Chapter, Association of theUnited States Army (AUSA)1687 Hwy. 98 W. #3Mary Esther, FL 32569(850) 225-2957Category: Non-Profi tsChamber Rep: Frank Glunn

Excalibur Protective and Investigative Services Inc.415 Richard Jackson Blvd.Panama City Beach, FL 32407(850) 630-3399www.episops.comCategory: Security ServicesChamber Rep: Mike Arrington

Hancock Bank768 N. Beal Pkwy.Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547(850) 420-6015Category: BanksChamber Rep: Robert Saxer

Paul Kellum, D.D.S.985 Airport Rd.Destin, FL 32541(850) 837-6645Category: DentistsChamber Rep: Dr. Paul Kellum

Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC802 Hwy. 98 E.Destin, FL 32541(205) 368-6933Category: Ice Cream, Yogurt, Shaved Ice, &ChocolateChamber Rep: Julie J. Stone

Willa Merriott Realty, Inc.12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. #113Miramar Beach, FL 32550(850) 837-0002www.willamerriott.comCategory: Accommodations-RentalsChamber Rep: Willa Merriott

To join the Chamber, please call or email

(850) 837-6241 or [email protected].

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UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDASMALL BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT CENTER WORKSHOPSThe following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small

Business Development Center during July 2012. For more information, please call (850) 833-9400.

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A & A Properties of Destin, Inc.(850) 654-4437Chamber Rep: Bill Abbott

A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar(850) 837-0404Chamber Rep: Alan Laird

Ace Hardware Of South Walton(850) 654-8848Chamber Rep: Mike Richardson

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar(850) 267-3055Chamber Rep: Tammy Bailey

Avantgarde Salon, Inc.(850) 654-5057Chamber Rep: Joseph Rogers

Blackwater Canoe Rental(850) 623-0235Chamber Rep: Randy Polk

Candlewood Suites(850) 337-3770Chamber Rep: Boyd Harrison

Club Destin Resort(850) 654-4700Chamber Rep: Mr. Gary Gasper

Coastal Accounting of NW Florida, PA(850) 654-9235Chamber Rep: Eddie Cowen

Coastal Business Products, Inc.(850) 863-2515Chamber Rep: Bruce Irvine

Coldwell Banker Premier Group - Barry Gernstetter(314) 650-8927Chamber Rep: Barry Gernstetter

Community Bank, Destin(850) 650-4231Chamber Rep: Kristen Brannon

Complete Signs(334) 797-1201Chamber Rep: Justin Holland

Copy Systems Business Center, Inc.-SRB(850) 267-4552Chamber Rep: Russ Tommey

Country Inn & Suites(850) 650-9191Chamber Rep: Rod Johnson

Destin Charter Service(850) 837-1995Chamber Rep: Jami Jones

Destin History & Fishing Museum(850) 837-6611Chamber Rep: Jean Melvin

Destin Luxury Rentals(850) 837-4191Chamber Rep: Wanda Lavender Nutt

Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals(850) 420-6288Rick Scali

Emerald Coast Chiropractic(850) 654-1850Chamber Rep: Ken Whidden, D.C.

Emerald Coast Science Center(850) 664-1261Chamber Rep: Jamie LaFollette

The Fresh Market(850) 650-0989Mike Dean

Gold’s Gym(850) 837-7071Chamber Rep: Ann Harris

Hog’s Breath Cafe(850) 837-5991Chamber Rep: David Harris

Home Place Furniture and Interiors(850) 837-6618Chamber Rep: Cathy Browne

HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe(850) 650-2636Chamber Rep: Don Bryan

Hurricane Lanes(850) 654-5251Chamber Rep: Dave Collins

Inn on Destin Harbor(850) 837-7326Chamber Rep: Chad Noonan

Jester’s Mardi Gras Daiquiris and Pizza(850) 650-3615Chamber Rep: Felix Paulino

Jim McDaniel, PA, Realtor(850) 685-2098Chamber Rep: Jim McDaniel, ABR, GRI, RRS, RSPS, SFR, SRES

Lighthouse Restaurant(850) 654-2828Chamber Rep: Reuben Shackelford

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TX, Sondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader(850) 654-1353Chamber Rep: Sondra Pace

Metabolic Research Center(850) 654-8778Chamber Rep: Karen Lorrain

Miracle Strip Aviation(850) 837-6135Chamber Rep: Neyra Van Atta

Motel 6(850) 837-0007Chamber Rep: Stephanie Pittman

PCI Gaming / Wind Creek Casino & Hotel(251) 446-4200Chamber Rep: Lynn Woodcock

The Resorts of Pelican Beach(850) 654-1425Chamber Rep: Dan Martin

Ronnie McGee Properties, LLC(850) 217-0808Chamber Rep: Ronnie McGee

Shoreline Towers Condo Association(850) 837-7411Chamber Rep: Judy Williams

Dr. L. A. StricklandChamber Rep: Dr. L. A. Strickland

Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant, Bar & Store(850) 654-1743Chamber Rep: Mario Mardones

The UPS Store/Miramar Beach(850) 837-6011Chamber Rep: Bobby & Patricia Counts

Vandy Vela-Schneidt(850) 502-6592Chamber Rep: Vandy Vela-Schneidt

Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel(850) 837-0398Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer

White Sand Vacation Rentals(850) 654-5799Chamber Rep: Trevor Ladner


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