GREEN SCENE May

GREEN SCENE PEPPERS AND PEAS AND YAMS

Time is now for heat-seeking plants and veggies

by LES HARRISON

WAX BEGONIAS

May is the time to plant heat-tolerant annuals, which add color to home landscapes. Ornamental peppers, wax begonias and salvia are all plants that will withstand the heat and humidity in months to come.

Proper preparation will offer the greatest prospects for colorful success in June and beyond. As with any gardening project, the preparation of the growing bed can make a tremendous difference in the yield of blooms.

Remove competing weed species from the cultivation site. In addition to being unsightly, the weeds will compete with the selected annuals for nutrients and water.

June is a great time to finish pruning many early blooming shrubs. Azaleas, spiraea and gardenias should be pruned and shaped before July 4 if the homeowner wants to avoid reducing the following year’s bloom.

Monitor for nutrient deficiencies or environmental problems with palms and cycads. One common soil-nutrient shortage for both palms and cycads is magnesium. The remedy for this situation is easy, inexpensive and simple to apply.

Epsom salt, a staple in drug stores and pharmacies worldwide for footbaths, is chemically known as magnesium sulfate. Sprinkled in the root zone of palms and cycads, it can supply their need for this micronutrient.

Okra, Southern peas and sweet potatoes

VEGETABLE can all be started now. Clemson spineless is the standard bearer for local okra

PRODUCTION production, with plants having the potential to reach 8 feet in height. Other varieties are available, but yields will not equal those of Clemson spineless. Blackeyed peas, pinkeye-purple hull, Crowder and many other popular Southern pea cultivars will do well during the upcoming summer months. After heavy rains, monitor ripening tomatoes and melons closely. Too much moisture can cause skin-splitting in maturing crops, which leads to premature decay.

Problem insects

One of the first tasks of late spring is to check for destructive insects. It is important to remember a majority of insects are beneficial and should not automatically be killed.

Chewing insects are currently active in North Florida along with piercing and sucking pests. Each is highly effective at damaging a variety of ornamental and vegetable species.

The most common chewing insects are grasshoppers and caterpillars. There are many local species in each group and some can be quite destructive.

The armyworm, really the caterpillar stage for a blandcolored moth, is likely the ARMYWORM reigning champion for individual consumption of desirable plant material. It is not a finicky eater, so it may be seen on a wide variety of plants, shrubs and even weeds. LUBBER

It is important to GRASSHOPPER remember all caterpillars transform into butterflies and moths, some quite beautiful. If uncertain of the species, and if very few are present, leave them to develop. STINKBUG

As for the grasshoppers, the lubber species is the prince of pigging out. Also known as the Georgia Thumper, this eating machine is happy to dine wherever it lands.

The piercing and sucking insects include stinkbugs, leaf-footed bugs and aphids. Each uses its proboscis, a straw-like structure on the front of its head, to pierce a plant’s surface and suck its juices.

Les Harrison is a retired University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Wakulla County Extension Director.

Year-round Garden Color

We’ll just say what everyone’s thinking: We love beautiful, bold colors in our garden year round! But you may also wonder how you can achieve that with the wide range of temperatures in our area from season to season. With changes in weather comes the need to refresh the plants in your garden, and with that change comes the opportunity to add new varieties that will flourish throughout the upcoming season.

It takes a little planning and a little prep work, but you’ll be rewarded big time. We asked Jonathan Burns from Tallahassee Nurseries what it takes to have color from season to season. He noted, “We’re so fortunate to live in a place where you can bridge the seasons with color with everything from summer-blooming hydrangeas to coldhardy camellias. It takes a hint of planning, but we’re here to help turn your garden into a wonderful home oasis all year round.”

Here are a few things to consider to capture 12 months of color!

BRIGHT BLOOMS

At any time of year, our favorite way to add instant color to any garden is by planting colorful flowers directly into the landscape. Whether you add camellias, roses, snapdragons, petunias, daisies, geraniums, dahlias, pansies or other garden favorites, you’ll be able to find the perfect seasonal colors to add to your outdoor space.

TEXTURED FOLIAGE

Foliage is another great way to add style to your garden. Favorites like caladiums and coleus, as well as a myriad of ferns and grasses can serve as accents in the garden or as groundcover in the landscape while adding texture to the space.

GARDEN ACCENTS

Another way you can add dimension to your landscape is by adding structures. A colorful water fountain not only adds beautiful color, it also adds an element of serenity. Picking out the perfect glazed container adds style to an area while allowing you to rotate the featured plants season after season to freshen the look. Birdbaths and bird feeders add a beautiful aesthetic element while also welcoming our lively feathered friends to the garden.

If you have any questions, Jonathan assured us that the friendly faces over at Tallahassee Nurseries are available to help you achieve that stunning, year round garden color!

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LISTED PRICE: $599,900 ADDRESS: 2520 N. Meridian Road SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,814 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 3.5 YEAR BUILT: 1961 FEATURES: Light and bright with tons of windows, open floor plan, amazing 1960s architectural details and finishes. APPEAL: Completely one of a kind in Tallahassee.

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YOUR GUIDE

Springtime Tallahassee Sponsors.....................4

Schedule of Events.................................................6

Open Hearts, Helping Hands .............................9

Board of Directors.................................................10

Governor & First Lady .........................................12

Krewe Chiefs............................................................13

Belles & Gents.........................................................14

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Tricia Wilham, Springtime Tallahassee Member Springtime Tallahassee would like to thank Tallahassee Magazine for their time and effort while putting together this year’s Festival Guide. Thank you for your hard work!

JOEL JARRETT, PRESIDENT, AND ANN MELDER, GENERAL CHAIR

PRESIDENT AND GENERAL CHAIR’S WELCOME

Welcome to the 53rd annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival! This year will look different than years past, but we are excited, nonetheless. Our celebration will be one day — Saturday, May 15 at the North Florida Fairgrounds. As always, our Jubilee will be filled with craft vendors, food trucks, two entertainment stages and a children’s park. Join us later that evening for MusicFest — a free concert showcasing a nationally acclaimed musician, food vendors and a beer garden.

Springtime Tallahassee would not be possible without our member volunteers who work tirelessly to present this festival as a gift to the city of Tallahassee. Our festival would also not be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors and community volunteers. We offer you our heartfelt thanks.

Springtime Tallahassee has been a family tradition for many years and will continue to provide a family-friendly celebration of our beautiful city. If you are interested in learning how you can become a member of our organization, please visit our website at SpringtimeTallahassee.com.

Let’s Celebrate the city “Where Spring Begins” — Tallahassee!

FESTIVAL PARTNERS

PREMIER MUSICFEST SPONSORS

PREMIER JUBILEE SPONSORS

CHAMPION SPONSORS

SIGNATURE SPONSORS

MAY 15 JUBILEE

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

With a tremendous number and variety of arts, craft and food vendors from around the country, this event is represented by some of the best. You can expect artists displaying original, handmade masterpieces, and find cuisine with international flavors to ignite anyone’s taste buds.

MAY 15 CHILDREN’S PARK

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

This magical area will be sure to unleash the imagination of all ages. Springtime Tallahassee and Tobacco Free Florida are working together to reduce your child’s exposure to secondhand smoke. The Children’s park is designated a TOBACCO-FREE ZONE.

MAY 15 MUSIC FESTIVAL

6–10:30 p.m. North Florida Fairgrounds

Featuring national entertainment! Unwind at the Beer Garden as we rock the fairgrounds for this free festival event. Beer, wine, Pepsi products and food will be available for purchase. Make sure to arrive early to enjoy the opening acts as this event will get packed quickly.

TALLAHASSEE MAGAZINE’ S2021 BEST

TALLAHASSEEof JUBILEE MUSICAL GUESTS MAY 15

JUBILEE KICKOFF ENTERTAINMENT

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Tallahassee Community College’s Capital City Band

COMMUNITY STAGE

Noon–5 p.m.

Noon-12:15 p.m. Young Actors Theatre 12:30-1:00 p.m. Drake Irish Dance Tallahassee 1:15-1:30 p.m. Rock Star Raven Cheer Squad 1:45-2:05 p.m. Fryson Drum Academy 2:20-2:50 p.m. Killearn Kids Dance Troupe 3:05-3:35 p.m. TBD 3:55-4:20 p.m. Timberlane Arts and Dance Academy (TADA) 4:35-5:00 p.m. Capital Celtic Dancers

ROCK, JAZZ & BLUES STAGE

Noon–5 p.m.

Noon-12:30 p.m. TBD 12:50-1:30 p.m. TBD 1:50-2:50 p.m. Lee C. Payton & the GangBusters 3:10-3:55 p.m. TBD 4:15-5:00 p.m. SMITH

The past year has been chock-full of changes that have impacted all of us in ways we never imagined. As we moved into March, traditionally our festival season, we found ourselves still facing challenges and change.

While Springtime Tallahassee has always been involved in giving back to the community, this year giving back has taken on greater meaning and significance, which is why we launched our “Open Hearts, Helping Hands” initiative. During an average year, our organization raises approximately $20,000 that goes to local nonprofit organizations, largely benefiting children and families. Our members provide support in other ways, such as building wheelchair ramps and bunk beds, painting fences, and decorating Christmas trees at nursing homes.

This year required us to put a twist on Breakfast in the Park — our festival season kickoff event. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we moved away from our traditional sit-down buffet breakfast in Lewis Park and turned to ready-to-go breakfast sandwiches available for curbside pickup at The Moon, one of our longtime community partners. The new breakfast sandwich consisted of a sausagecheese-egg sandwich on a jumbo biscuit with a blueberry muffin, grits, and apple slices.

Our 2021 Breakfast Out of the Park had another “twist” that we look forward to continuing — a focus on giving back. We were committed to providing breakfast sandwiches to our first responders — police, fire, and medical — and those experiencing homelessness and other challenges compounded by the pandemic. As part of our Open Hearts, Helping Hands initiative through Breakfast Out of the Park, we were able to provide 2,000 donated breakfast meals!

SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• President, Joel Jarrett • General Chair, Ann Melder • President-Elect, Trey Faulkner • General Chair-Elect, Becky Scaringe • Secretary, Cristy Stout • Treasurer, Matt Scaringe • Governor, Don Wilham • Immediate Past President, Marcia Deeb Thornberry • Immediate Past General Chair, Cindy Martin • Immediate Past Governor, Gary Fitzpatrick

Krewe Chiefs:

• Spanish, Michele Lee • American Territorial, Michell Mason Smith • American Statehood, Sharon Bragg • War & Reconstruction, David Hutcheson • 20th Century, Nick Bailey Springtime Tallahassee Board of Directors

Krewe Representatives:

• Spanish, Kim Cramer • American Territorial, Bonnie Fisher • American Statehood, Fred Varn • War & Reconstruction, Ken Martin • 20th Century, Brian Flynn

Springtime Tallahassee Staff:

• • Executive Director, Terri Sue Aldridge Lawson Membership & Events Director, Marvetta Castle Terri Sue Aldridge Lawson Marvetta Castle

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GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY

DON WILHAM, GOVERNOR TRICIA WILHAM, FIRST LADY

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GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY/ GENTLEMAN

HISTORY

To promote the rich history of our community, Springtime Tallahassee annually selects two members to portray the Governor and First Lady or First Gentleman, reflecting the role of government in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee. They serve together with the President and General Chair as representatives of the organization.

The Governor’s Staff is composed of members of the five Krewes, having been selected by each Krewe for a five-year active term. The Staff is a marching unit and participates not only in the Springtime Parade, but also in several festivals throughout Florida and other states. Governor Staff

First Lady Staff

Chief Michele Lee

Chief Michell Mason Smith and husband Kenneth Smith

Chief Sharon Bragg and husband Cecil Bragg

Chief David Hutcheson

Chief Nick Bailey and wife Roberta Courtney-Bailey

SPANISH KREWE

The Spanish history of this area of Florida goes back 447 years. Panfilo de Narvaez, Spanish explorer, led his party into the Tallahassee area in 1528. They camped on the Wakulla River near St. Marks, built crude ships and set forth on a fateful trip to Mexico. The entire sea-going party was lost in a storm; however others reached Mexico by land and recorded the events of history.

During the next 100 years, the Spanish explorers in St. Augustine became familiar with the Apalachee region and began trade with the agriculturally efficient Indians here.

This trade arrangement was highly successful until Col. James Moore came through destroying the Christian missions, burning the villages, killing the braves and taking women and children as slaves. Thus the Apalachee area was deserted for more than 100 years.

AMERICAN TERRITORIAL KREWE

In 1821, Spain relinquished control of Florida, and the United States sent Andrew Jackson to be the military Governor. Tallahassee was deserted at that time, but after two years of crossing the wasteland of North Florida from Pensacola to St. Augustine and back again to conduct affairs of state, it was decreed that a central location be found for the capital of the new territory. The commissioners decided on the beautiful spot with rolling hills and fertile land which is now Tallahassee, and the first settlers arrived April 9, 1824.

Accounts of Tallahassee in those early years were wild and wooly. It is said that the yellow fever epidemic of 1841 helped clean up the town, and Francis Eppes, the first mayor, did the rest. Tallahassee flourished with plantations, schools, banks, merchants, transportation and legislators.

AMERICAN STATEHOOD KREWE

The people of Florida agreed to undertake the responsibilities of statehood in 1837. Gov. Richard Keith Call was a strong advocate of statehood, and the vote in favor was by a substantial majority.

The Constitutional Convention was held in St. Joseph (now Port St. Joe), and on Jan. 11, 1839, the constitution was adopted and sent to Congress for admission into the union. It was a long wait, but on March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state and boasted a population of 66,500. The town enjoyed social and political development during this period. Even the nephew of Napoleon, Prince Achille Murat, and his wife, the grandniece of George Washington, settled on a plantation and became prominent citizens of this community. The stability of the community was in agriculture, as large and small landholders worked side by side.

WAR & RECONSTRUCTION KREWE

The Ordinance of Secession was signed in Tallahassee on Jan. 11, 1861. Florida’s most effective contribution to the cause was food, as the ravages of war came no closer to the capital city than 20 miles south.

It was here at Natural Bridge that a small group of older men and cadets from West Florida Seminary (now Florida State University) successfully defended the capital against attack. It was this heroic effort that distinguished Tallahassee as the only Southern Capital east of the Mississippi River not to fall to the Union Army. It was only two months later, however, that the union leaders returned in victory and raised the Stars and Stripes again over the Capitol and sent couriers into the countryside to advise the slaves they were now free.

20TH CENTURY KREWE

The time from 1900 until 1999 has seen Tallahassee come from a sleepy Southern town to a bold and progressive metropolitan area. State government is still the primary industry, but education plays a very important role in the city’s economy.

Tallahassee is now the seat of learning for two major universities, a junior college, a vocational school, six tax-supported high schools and several private schools. Agriculture, timber and cattle take an important seat in the economic structure of the community. Beauty still abounds. The people are aware and concerned about their heritage, they are friendly and still bear signs of the Southern charm read about in romantic novels … and the love affair continues.

MR. & MISS SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE

SYDE LONG, MR. SPRINGTIME RILEY ROWE, MISS SPRINGTIME

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BELLES AND GENTS

Springtime Tallahassee’s Belles and Gents program is made up of young men and women from grades 9 through 12. Throughout the year, the Belles and Gents, along with the Jr. Belles and Gents, grades 5 through 8, develop poise, proper etiquette and self-confidence while studying the history and traditions of Florida, Springtime Tallahassee, and the city of Tallahassee. Along with learning about our history, the Belles and Gents participate in several philanthropic projects that give back to our community. Springtime Tallahassee is very proud of the Belles and Gents and the wonderful way they care about our community. Miss Congeniality Lauren Bonney

Belles and Gents

You're T O J O I N S P R I N G Invited T I M E T A L L A H A S S E E

Becoming a member means becoming a part of Tallahassee history. For more information visit us at www.springtimetallahassee.com

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Coldwell Banker Hartung

OUR HISTORY IN BRIEF For over a century, Coldwell Banker has stood for something unique in the world of real estate — a star shining bright and blazing with passion, integrity and a commitment to excellence. The North Star on our logo symbolizes two distinctive elements: a mark of excellence and a beacon that explorers have used to guide them to the place they cherish most — home. Look to our North Star for a future of brilliant possibilities.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE? We are a full-service real estate company servicing North Florida and South Georgia and specializing in residential sales, commercial sales and leasing, corporate relocation and investment property sales.

WHAT SETS YOUR BUSINESS APART? First and foremost — integrity. Chip Hartung, the broker/owner, and our agents have built our business on high standards and principles. Our success is due in large part to the relationships we’ve built with our customers and the reputation we have earned and maintained.

Secondly, we operate with only fulltime agents. This provides our company with highly experienced agents that are both committed to their career and helping our customers, whether it’s selling their property or finding a place to call their own.

Lastly, our partnership with the Coldwell Banker brand gives our brokerage a national platform, which helps attract high-quality agents, clients and customers. Coldwell Banker is 114 years old, and their practices are tried and true. Coldwell Banker Hartung has served the Tallahassee, North Florida and South Georgia area for over 40 years.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF YOUR COMPANY? Our mission has never wavered: to deliver the treasure of “home,” ethically and honestly. Home is one of the most important things in our lives. The place we long for at the end of the day, the place that holds all we love and everything we cherish. And it is our mission to bring the joy of home to every one of our clients with unrivaled expertise, passion and energy.

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU HOPE TO MAKE ON THE COMMUNITY? Working as a real estate agent, our community is our place of work. All of us at Coldwell Banker Hartung hope to make Tallahassee a better place by giving back to the place we call home.

We are proud to participate in many community events, volunteer programs, organizations and fundraisers all over the Big Bend, such as: Adopt-A-Pet, Joanna Francis Living Well, Christmas Connection, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, The Kearney Center, United Way and many more.

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF WORKING FOR YOUR COMPANY? We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere. Real estate is a competitive business, but at Coldwell Banker Hartung, we encourage collaboration and teamwork. Experienced agents are willing to share knowledge with newer agents, while Chip and our managing broker, Joy Blomeley, continue to offer support through all transactions. When you join Coldwell Banker Hartung, you become family.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE SUCCESS? According to broker/owner Chip Hartung, our success is measured by our reputation. We at Coldwell Banker believe that if you are going to do something, you should be the best at what you do. Never settle for average. Always be exceptional.

RECON Restoration & Reconstruction, LLC

STEVEN WRIGHT, OWNER/PRESIDENT & ASHLEY GILL, OWNER/VICE PRESIDENT

For years, Steven Wright and Ashley Gill have been involved in restoring properties...

All it took was seeing the devastation experienced throughout the Panhandle from Hurricane Michael in 2018 to realize they wanted to be on the frontlines of helping their neighbors.

They thought to themselves, we could be the ones to provide help, and they did, opening their business RECON Restoration & Reconstruction LLC. Since that day, they have assisted their neighbors throughout Northwest Florida in being a one-stop shop for all restoration and reconstruction needs.

The company specializes in mold remediation, fire/smoke damage, water mitigation, personal contents/ packouts, eviction cleanings, full-service cleanings, tarping, storm damage cleanup, reconstruction, rebuilds and soon, roofing. Their main focus is residential, condominiums, student housing and commercial spaces.

Whether it is a home damaged by a natural disaster or a fixer-upper, from years of pursuing their own rental properties, they discovered that most homes need some form of restoration or renovation, even if it’s just a dose of tender loving care.

Wright and Gill grew up in military families and have built their business around military values and expectations. They define their own success based upon the satisfaction of both their customers and their employees.

“We offer a customer-focused experience — seamless communication, competitive and fair pricing, highly skilled, IICRC certified technicians who are available 24/7 providing quality work every time,” said Gill.

Their intention is that RECON is always synonymous with trust and quality work. To date, their copious five-star reviews reflect that. They are preferred vendors for the top insurance companies in Florida and are highly skilled in dealing with insurance claims.

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Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc.

Just as you invest in your home, Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc. invests in you. Since 2005, Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc. has worked hard to make their group of experienced professionals among the highest producing brokerage firms in the Tallahassee area. They are a boutique real estate firm with expertise in every aspect of Tallahassee’s dynamic real estate market. Whether it’s marketing your home for sale or helping you find a new home, Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc. has the influence, savvy, resources and experience to personally guide you from contract to closing.

Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc. can find unexpected opportunities for you.

You can trust their team to answer your questions and make your real estate transaction an easy process.

You deserve and should expect your REALTOR® and your real estate office to pull all the elements together for a successful transaction.

With over 30 experienced real estate agents, Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc. is here for YOU.

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CAMPUS USA Credit Union

CAMPUS USA Credit Union is a people helping people type of business. As a not-for-profit cooperative, they are owned by their members to best serve the interests of their members. With 18 service centers in North Central Florida, they serve over 100,000 member-owners as a full service financial cooperative offering a multitude of consumer and business services — such as checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, investment services and more. Their shared vision is to empower their employees to make a positive difference in the financial lives of their members and in the communities they serve. What sets your business apart? At

CAMPUS, you’re not just a member — you own the place. Profits are returned to member-owners in the form of noand low-fee financial services and bestof-market rates on deposits and loans. Since our members own CAMPUS, we can never be bought, nor can we merge with another institution without our members’ approval.

What impact do you hope to make on the community? We want to be

seen as a committed partner in the communities we serve. CAMPUS invests hundreds of thousands of dollars every year — these funds are donated directly to local organizations that impact the community in a positive way.

What do you hope customers gain from interacting with

your company? Most members are surprised that when they bank with us, it feels more like being a part of a big family rather than just “banking.” We hope our members always call us first when making big financial decisions — that’s why we’re here.

Most people don’t know this but

… CAMPUS started like many small businesses — by a group of people who wanted to make a difference. The Credit Union started with nine members who each bought a $5 share account, which is the same price as a “share” today when a member opens an account.

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Brooks Law has practiced law for over 30 years; they now get to work together every day at OLIVIA BROOKS, ATTORNEY the family-owned firm. As someone who is close with her own family,

If you are seeking the services of a law firm, she understands the unique circumstances it is likely you want both a friendly face of each family. Brooks knows how and an experienced attorney on your side. complicated and emotional each individual With Olivia Brooks of Brooks Law, there are situation can be. no sacrifices to these qualifications. “Clients need a lawyer they can trust to

Brooks specializes in family law, including help them handle the legal aspects of their divorce, paternity, parenting plans, child divorce or family case and explain to them support, equitable distribution, spousal the law so that they can focus on their own support, modifications, domestic violence emotional well-being and the well-being of injunctions and appeals. their children,” said Brooks.

Brooks is a Tallahassee native who The firm offers free legal consultations “We advise clients throughout the entire attended the Florida State University College to assess if the firm is a good fit for the process so that they can be confident they of Law. Much of Brooks’ career path was client’s needs and to ensure each client feels are making the best personal legal decisions,” inspired by her father Joseph Brooks, who completely secure in their representation. said Brooks.

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WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE? Our experienced financial advisors at U-Vest® Financial help individuals and businesses with investments, retirement services, business services, education funding, legacy planning, planned giving and insurance.

WHAT SETS YOUR BUSINESS APART? We believe the key to a successful, long-term, investmentadvising relationship is finding an advising team that invests by making decisions focused on “U.” You deserve a financial-planning strategy that adapts to your needs and goals. It’s important to our team that you have confidence in your planning and investments when working with U-Vest® Financial. We strive to EMPOWER our clients by providing a comfortable and exciting atmosphere to invest, plan and manage their wealth.

THE BEST ADVICE WE HAVE TO OFFER: We believe strongly in investing for the short-, mid- and long-term, no matter one’s age or demographics. The combination of your hard work and accumulation of assets, with an advising team that can guide on appropriate investment strategies for each of these timeframes, can lead to powerful results.

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JUNE 10 Veronica Swift

At age 26, Veronica

↓Swift is one of the world’s most soughtafter jazz talents. Swift recorded her first album and began professionally touring at age 9. She has performed at the Telluride Jazz Festival and with Michael Feinstein, Benny Green, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

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MAY 15 SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE

→ Get ready for fine food, entertainment and fun as Springtime Tallahassee moves to the North Florida Fairgrounds. Enjoy all of the festivities as MusicFest, Jubilee in the Park and the Children’s Park return to what is sure to be a warm welcome after a year away. Pandemic protocols will be observed.

Visit SpringtimeTallahassee.com to learn more.

MAY 13

SPRING INTO THE SPIRIT

→ Big Bend Hospice presents their fundraiser “Spring into the Spirit,” an exquisite evening that includes delicious cuisine from Food Glorious Food; complimentary wine, courtesy of SKD Consulting Group and ABC Fine Wine & Spirits; music by renowned artist Leon Anderson; and more. Visiting Angels of Tallahassee is the presenting sponsor of this important community event.

Please call (850) 878-5310 or visit BigBendHospice.org/spring_into_the_spirit.

REGIONAL

MAY 14–23 Treasure Island

→ The feared black spot, a dead Billy Bones and a treasure map to Captain Flint’s gold — stow away on the Hispaniola with Long John Silver and the crew as they hunt for hidden treasure on a remote Island. Our young hero Emily finds mutiny, treason and doubledealings around every corner in this reinvented classic tale that promises twists at every turn.

Visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org/on-stage for tickets and additional information.

MAY 25 Leon County Golden Eagle Dinner

→ The Golden Eagle event brings together Leon County’s top business, civic and political leaders to honor outstanding members of our community and to support scouting. Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-filled and entertaining presentation and the feeling that comes with philanthropic compassion. This year’s honorees are Althemese Barnes, Mark O’Bryant and Rick Kearney.

For more information, please contact Terry Whitaker at (850) 576-4146 ext. 102 or terry.whitaker@scouting.org. Althemese Barnes Mark O’Bryant Rick Kearney

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EDWIN MCCAIN TRIO

MAY 2 Edwin McCain, known for his romance songs and massive pop success, will bring his top tunes, including “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More,” to listeners during an Opening Nights performance. His acoustic trio joins him in this evening that is sure to evolve into a singalong.

openingnights.fsu.edu

‘TWELFTH NIGHT’

MAY 6–9 Southern Shakespeare Company brings its sixth free Shakespeare in the Park Festival to Cascades Park. This year’s play is one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, sure to muse all fans of the bard with its mistaken identities and mischievousness.

southernshakespearefestival.org

MATTHEW WHITAKER

MAY 8 Classically trained in the piano and drums, Matthew Whitaker is a student at the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School in New York City, the only community music school for the blind and visually impaired in the United States. Following performances at the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, he is coming to The Moon in Tallahassee.

openingnights.fsu.edu

THOMASVILLE’S HISTORIC WALKING AND DRIVING TOUR

MAY 11–31 Enjoy the outdoors while viewing some of Thomasville’s beautiful Victorian and antebellum homes on the Historic Walking and Driving Tour. The self-guided tours wind throughout Thomasville’s historic districts where you will see a variety of architectural styles dating to the 1800s.

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O’CONNOR LEE

MAY 21 Hailing from Tennessee, this Americana singer/songwriter duo is working on a debut album, which they will share with their Tallahassee audience. They have performed at the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and venues and festivals throughout the country.

openingnights.fsu.edu

OLD SALT UNION

MAY 27 This high-energy quintet fuses a variety of musical influences to produce a modern string sound. The group includes Ryan Murphey (banjo), Justin Wallace (lead vocals and mandolin), John Brighton (violin), Jesse Farrar (lead vocals and bassist) and Graham Curry (guitar).

openingnights.fsu.edu

AN EVENING WITH BILLY DEAN

JUNE 17 An award-winning American troubadour, Dean is a singer, guitar player, songwriter and storyteller. His songs span the genres of classic country, folk, Southern rock and bluegrass.

openingnights.fsu.edu

REGIONAL

JUNE 23–27

EMERALD COAST BLUE MARLIN CLASSIC

→ Located at the South’s No. 1-ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin coincides with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season. Last year, Mollie, a Destinbased G&S custom sport fisher, took the top prize with a 660.4-pound marlin and over $500,000 in prize earnings.