NW Florida’s Largest Ground Transportation Company Continues To Grow

Santa Rosa Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2016 -- In a move designed to enhance its already robust motor coach capabilities, NW Florida's Sunshine Coach, a division of Finch Transportation LLC, has acquired Bay County's Coastal Coach. Bringing its overall fleet count to 80+ vehicles, the merger promises to build on both company's stellar reputations.

"Coastal has a strong brand along the Emerald Coast," said Sunshine Owner John Finch. "While we expanded our coach division by four vehicles, we're making a commitment to maintain the trust of Coastal's existing client base. Our team of professional drivers and reservationists join me in announcing that Sunshine Coach is now the largest motor coach company in NW Florida."

Sunshine Coach's current contracts include Gulf Coast State College and Pensacola State College. Regular casino and cruise ship tours are scheduled, along with snowbird trips to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, and the Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, GA. The company is dedicated to keeping its operating standards to the highest levels in the region. With a $6 million insurance policy, uniformed drivers who are background checked and drug screened, and training personnel using the industry's highest caliber programs, Sunshine Coach has the tools to showcase the region. And thanks to this acquisition, it now has the fleet to capture even more business.

About Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is a full service, locally owned and operated transportation service provider. The largest ground transportation company in NW Florida, it has three divisions: Sunshine Coach, Sunshine Limousine, and Sunshine Shuttle. Founded in 2004 by John Finch, the company has over 80 vehicles and maintains state-of-the-art 24/7/365 reservation capabilities, along with sophisticated live GPS tracking and dispatch software.

Alan Roberts VP, Dir. of Business Development
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine 323 Lynn Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-650-6333 Alan@sunshineshuttle.com
http://www.sunshineshuttle.com
http://www.sunshinecoachlines.com
http://www.sunshinelimousine.net

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Local Business Leaders Come Together To Change the Culture of South Walton

Santa Rosa Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/23/2015 -- On May 23rd, Florida's South Walton County once again welcomed. Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine's community transportation program, the 30A Trolley. Affectionately known as the Turtle Express, this free transportation program is privately funded by local business leaders dedicated to changing the car-centric culture of the area. John Finch, Sunshine's Owner, sees this as a positive continuation from last year's inaugural run, and a natural expansion of the program along the western portion of 30A. "Last year we ran a very successful pilot program, covering just 6 miles of 30A. This year, thanks to our generous sponsors, we've expanded the route from Seaside to the westernmost housing development, Cypress Dunes," Finch said. "The leaders we've worked with know that investing in a system will benefit everybody, not just their businesses and communities. Everyone benefits from this positive change."

Those leaders include:

- Jim Sumpter & Janice Gaultney, Cypress Dunes HOA
- Jeff Freeman, Cypress Dunes & Bill Livingston, JW Homes
- Robert Davis & Pam Avera, Town of Seaside
- Jane & Marie Solomon, Grace Point
- Marc Russack, Highlands House
- Tim & Alice Pauls, 30-A Suites
- Colleen Sachs & Lois La Seur, Attorneys at Law

"Our homeowners felt it was important to invest in the future of transportation along 30A," Jim Sumpter of Cypress Dunes said. "We use it for beach access transportation and to travel around at night. And since anyone can ride from the designated stops, we think this is a good second step in moving the transportation discussion forward. Cars should be the second option on 30A, not the first." This fabled program has long been discussed in South Walton. Mr. Finch and Alan Roberts, VP & Dir. Of Business Development, sought funding from several sources. In the end, a private system was not only expedient, but also collaborative. "I think what they did was the best solution, especially for my business," said Marc Russack, Owner of Highlands House. "My guests like to experience all of 30A, but they prefer to leave the car behind. Having a stop brings people here and allows my guests to get out and explore the entire community."

The 30A Trolley stops at Cypress Dunes, 30-A Suites/Celebration Hall, Stallworth Beach, Gulf Place/Trustmark Bank, Highlands House, Blue Mountain, Redfish Village/The Bowery, Grayton Corners, and Seaside/Central Square. A live map showing all stops and the vehicle in real time is viewable on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone at: sunshineshuttle.com.

Hours of operation: 11am – 10pm, May 23 – Sept. 7, 2015.

About Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is a full service, locally owned and operated transportation service provider. The largest ground transportation company in NW Florida, it has three divisions: Sunshine Coach, Sunshine Limousine, and Sunshine Shuttle. Founded in 2004 by John Finch, the company has over 75 vehicles and maintains state-of-the-art 24/7/365 reservation capabilities, along with sophisticated live GPS tracking and dispatch software. Alan Roberts

VP, Dir. of Business Development
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
323 Lynn Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
917-524-4818
Alan@sunshineshuttle.com
http://www.sunshineshuttle.com
http://www.sunshinecoachlines.com
http://www.sunshinelimousine.net

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International Marketing Group Selects NW Florida’s Largest Ground Transportation Company.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2015 -- Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, has been selected as the exclusive Panama City Beach partner for Collegiate Marketing Group's free transportation program during 2015's Spring Break. CMG, based in the U.S. and Canada, is respected throughout the industry for delivering high quality entertainment aimed at the college aged demographic. Their ability to touch a specific, desirable market makes them a highly sought after agency for Fortune 500 and smaller companies.

The program, which runs from Feb. 28-March 27, 6pm-2am each day, is a collaboration between Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine's Dir. of Business Development, Alan Roberts, and CMG's Owner & President, Shannon Posavad.

"Spring Break is our Super Bowl, and we want to make sure the locals know we appreciate their hospitality by working with a company that mirrors our high level of professionalism and customer service," said Mr. Posavad. "Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine shares our vision."

Timing for this partnership is perfect. More and more Millenials are opting out of car ownership, choosing to live and vacation in areas where public transportation is readily available. Changing the culture of Spring Break, five shuttles at a time, is just the beginning.

"Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is extremely proud to be working with CMG," said Mr. Roberts. "Their access to the youth demographic, coupled with the fact that we're moving this region to more of a fly-to destination, make this combination strong. We're already looking at extending this service by adding more vehicles, and delivering a comprehensive route system to the Panama City Beach community and business leaders. Community transportation is the future, and leaders like Mayor Gisbert understand that the traffic is not just a Spring Break issue."

As part of the MillerCoors "Put Your Keys On Ice" campaign, Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine and CMG are an integral part of the company's Spring Break mission.

"With great beer comes great responsibility, and that means enjoying your vacation by planning for a safe ride home," said Pam Perri, Responsibility Initiatives Manager for MillerCoors. "Keeping the community and its visitors safe is a priority for this program and we are pleased to help make that happen."

Added Mr. Roberts, "Moms and Dads can sleep easy knowing their daughters and sons are being taken care of by our uniformed, background checked, and drug screened Drivers. We have many parents making reservations for their children, and you can sense their relief when we explain how our company will handle their most precious cargo. Our Spring Break offer of $15 per person from Panama City Beach Airport sounds good to them, too! Getting from curbside to surfside without renting a car is an Easy A."

Detailed route and schedule information is available by calling 800-FREE-RIDES (800-373-3743) or visiting http://www.coorslightfreerides.com

About Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is a full service, locally owned and operated transportation service provider. Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is the largest ground transportation company on the Emerald Coast, with three divisions: Sunshine Coach, Sunshine Limousine and the most popular brand, Sunshine Shuttle. Founded in 2004 by John Finch, the company has over 70 vehicles in its fleet. In 2014, Inc. Magazine named Sunshine as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies.

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