»culture THE BUZZ public health at FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Clinical Research Faculty at the FSU College of Medicine, recently received (along with team-members) a $6-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help prevent cancer in Leon and Gadsden County. Also an acclaimed international author and musician, Saleh and others entertained the group with music as the celebration of their achievements continuted well into the night. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Sam Solomon celebrated his birthday at Publix’s Aprons Cooking school. Hosted by his wife Lynn Solomon, guests were treated to a crab cake cooking demonstration by Chef Tony and included guests Ann Jolley and Bobby Byrd, Ann Gabor and Jay Payne, Reynolds Arrington, Suzanne Wilson and Matt Solomon. Delicious Moroccan fare was also served and the wine flowed! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Kristin Klein and Sidney Bigham are engaged and are planning a November wedding at a family farm in Georgia. In other good news, Florida Trend reported that Sid was named as an up-and-coming young attorney for 2012. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Wilbur Jones celebrated his 100th birthday in style, greeting his guests in a bright red jacket. The event was hosted by his sons and their wives, Doug and Stevie Jones and Bruce and Julie Ann Jones. Guests included longtime friends Mart Hill, Evie Hutchinson, Susie and Murray Wadsworth, Almena and Brooks Pettit and Nan Cherry. An oyster bar was the main attraction. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Thank you for 61 years in this location! 2701 N Monroe St.
We look forward to a bright future of providing exceptional veterinary service.
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Sweat Therapy Fitness Instructors packed their bags and headed to Atlanta Aug. 26–29 for the SCW Fitness Convention. Prepare to pedal — owner Kim Bibeau, Katie Goram, Tyler Finley, Laurel Fletcher Mobley, Kenzie Burleigh and Katie Bieneman participated in additional certification in Real Ryder bike. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Goodwood reigned once again as the political salon of Tallahassee when the second annual Senator Hodges Dinner was held July 26 in the great hall of the Main House. Goodwood opened its doors to 40 generous supporters for a six-course meal prepared by a la Nella’s Nella Schomburger, a member of Goodwood’s board of directors, and her crew of volunteers. Among the guests were Goodwood board Chairman Rick Barnett and his wife, Martha Barnett, Laurie and Kelly Dozier, Lamar and Anne Rowe, Al and Laura Lang, Robert Ervin and Mart Hill, Tillie Allen, JoAnn Bixler, Frank and Elizabeth Langston, Mac Langston and Robin Boyle, Dr. Charles Moore, Fred McCord and Flecia Braswell, William and Miriam Rodgers, Cindy and Douglas Sessions Jr. , Mike and Marty Sittig, Dennis Tribble and Vanessa Anderson, Susie and Murray Wadsworth, Dubose Ausley, and interim executive director Andy McLeod, dashing in his tartan kilt, and his wife, Kathy Baughman McLeod. Other board members in attendance were Evie Hutchinson, Fred Gaske, Jim Ashlock, Susan Thomas (with husband, John Thomas) and Anne Phipps (with husband, Colin Phipps). Board member Kathryn Travis helped coordinate the dinner, and her husband, Joe Travis, joined Ben Gunter, Betsy Gray, Bill Jones and Ruben Milan in providing musical entertainment. Sen. Hodges was portrayed by Goodwood’s Mike Herrin. His lovely legal client was played by Amanda Street, while Marcy Palmer played reporter Kitty Lorgnette. n