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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.
2074978
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
NETWORK JULY 2012 www.DestinChamber.com PAGE 5
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
PAGE 6 www.DestinChamber.com NETWORK JULY 2012
*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
NETWORK JULY 2012 www.DestinChamber.com PAGE 7
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
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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!
NETWORK JULY 2012 www.DestinChamber.com PAGE 9
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.
PAGE 10 www.DestinChamber.com NETWORK JULY 2012
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
NETWORK JULY 2012 www.DestinChamber.com PAGE 11
� 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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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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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
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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
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.
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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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DEVELOPMENT CENTER WORKSHOPSThe following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small
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July 12, 1 – 4 p.m.
Starting a Business
July 19, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
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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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