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| | | 🏆🌪️ Triumph & Struggles. On this World Environment Day we congratulate the Tallahassee quintet who pushed their limits and conquered the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Meanwhile, we reflect on the 2024 twisters that left a lasting mark on Tallahassee’s restaurant scene, forcing some beloved spots to close their doors. 🏔️✨ |
| Quick SummaryIn our 410th edition, here’s the scoop: Adventure: TLH Team Conquers Mt. Kilimanjaro TLH Eats: Restos Closed After ‘24 Twisters Featured: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants TLH Weekend Events
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| Image Source: Dr. Clement Allen via Tal Dem |
| ⛰️🥾 The Tallahassee quintet was 'pushed to their limits' as they successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Reaching the mountaintop is a monumental achievement. | Tal Dem On April 20, five Tallahassee residents – Dr. Clement Allen, his daughter Jamila Allen, JoAnne Maltese, Sean Morgan, and Michael Stiles – summited Mt. Kilimanjaro after a seven-day, 19,341 ft. hike. All are Ironman Triathlon runners who trained and supported each other throughout the climb. Fun Stat: Mt. Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest and the tallest free-standing mountain; only about 66% of climbers reach the summit, based on 30,000 attempts and yearly statistics. Climbing required thorough planning: specialized gear, immunizations, and preparation for travel in Tanzania. Teamwork helped them succeed, with members supporting and encouraging one another throughout the journey. “The camaraderie was fantastic,” Maltese said. “When one person would get tired, someone else would assist them and cheer them on to get them going again. And if one person ran out of water, the other had extra. We worked as a family, getting each other to the top.” The group was diverse, including two over 65, two Black members, and two women; diversity was key to their strength.
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| | 🌪️❤️🩹 Impact of the tornadoes: Restaurants in Tallahassee that shut down following the twisters of 2024. Hurricane season officially began on June 1st, and there’s talks of a possible named storm forming. Floridians are now more serious about preparedness (Yahoo). While tornadoes are rare, last year was a different case with impacts to the local business community. | Tal Dem Last year was especially tough for local restaurateurs and patrons alike, as they faced the disappointment of yet another dining spot closing its doors. What began as temporary closures became permanent when a trio of tornadoes hit Tallahassee on May 10, 2024. Many of these owners were already facing challenges before the storm, but its devastating impact ultimately sealed their fate. The tornadoes worsened existing struggles for local restaurants, making recovery even tougher for Tallahassee’s dining community.
Here are the restaurants to which we bid farewell (though some temporarily) last May: Brooklyn Pizza | Reopened in former Solle's Pizza – 2035 W. Pensacola St. Burrito Boarder | Empaisanas Tallahassee – 2065 W. Pensacola St. City Dogs Cafe and All Saints Art Station – 903 Railroad Ave. Chatarras – 3348 Mahan Dr. Sliders: A Sandwich Revolution – 1122 Thomasville Rd. Taco Republik – 1122-8 Thomasville Rd.
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| Image Source: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants |
| Strategic Health Insurance Consultants 📧 For more info, contact Scott at scott@strategic-healthinsurance.com. Scott’s expertise is your greatest benefit. He has extensive knowledge in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Marketplace, and the Medicare Advantage sector. His goal is to help individuals purchase insurance most efficiently and cost-effectively. |
| | TLH EVENTS TOMATO FEASTIVAL |
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| | Entertainment / Things To Do Saturday, June 7 3rd Annual Dads & Strollers by Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition and Kenyatta Colvin | Saturday, June 7 | 10 AM | Cascades Park | Register Learn More Fenced In Festival by Gated Community | Saturday, June 7 | 1 PM | $10.01 to $15.74 Tickets Summer Bike Night by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Saturday, June 7 | 6 PM | Corner Pocket, 2475 Apalachee Pkwy # 201 | Free Learn More Mayday Parade | Saturday, June 7 | 7 PM | The Moon | $40 Tickets Learn More
Sunday, June 8 Saturday, June 14 Southwood Coffee and Cars by Tallahassee Car Guys | Saturday, June 14 | 8 AM | 3197 Merchants Row Blvd. | Learn More Donuts with Dad by Skate World Center Inc. | Saturday, June 14 | 8 AM | 2563 Capital Circle NE | $5; Day-of: $8 Tickets Family Fun Day by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Charlie Ward | Saturday, June 14 | 2 PM | 717 S Gadsden St. | Tickets Learn More A Nashville Night by Flip Flop Republic and Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols | Saturday, June 14 | 7 PM | Proof Brewing Company, 1320 S Monroe St. | Free Learn More
Sunday, June 15 Pops, Hops & Hot Rods - Father's Day Celebration by Hearth & Soul | Sunday, June 15 | 1 PM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free Learn More
Saturday, June 21 Harley Heat Wave by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Saturday, June 21 | 11 AM | 1745 Capital Cir NW | Learn More 2025 Up & Coming Artists Tour by Phi Entertainment LLC | Saturday, June 21 | 7:30 PM | Cascades Park | $19.19 Tickets
Monday, June 23 Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27 Saturday, June 28 Summer Breeze: A Finer Day Party by The Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. | Saturday, June 28 | 2 PM | Tallahassee Elks Lodge #937, 276 N Magnolia Dr. | $35 Tickets Learn More The RockitZ: Show of Summer | Saturday, June 28 | 6:30 PM | The Moon, 1105 E Lafayette St. | Tickets Learn More The Downtown Concert Series: The Lee Boys with Kason Sellers Band | Saturday, June 28 | 7 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Learn More UFO Music Fest 2025 | Saturday, June 28 | 7 PM | Tastees, 2810 Sharer Rd. | From $0 to $30.66 Tickets
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