Resort Refurbishes Furniture Instead of Pitching

PANAMA CITY BEACH – BY THE SEA RESORTS is renovating two of its three gulf-front hotels, Legacy and Beachbreak. The hotels are refurbishing more than 1,800 pieces of functionally sound furniture – instead of throwing them away – in an effort to save money and help the environment. (888) 627-0625. www.bythesearesorts.com.