âOhana: is the Hawaiian word for family. âOhana is a group of both closely and distantly related people who share nearly everything, from land and food to children and status. Sharing is central to this value. In Hawaiian culture, being a member of a family is more important than the individual. Native Hawaiians feel a connection to the âaina or land.
The sales tax in Bay County is 6.5%, which is below the Florida average of 7%.
The Florida state sales tax rate is 6%, and the average FL sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.65%. 1  Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the Florida sales tax.  Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 1.5%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 7.5%.