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Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Bigs of the Year

On January 30th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend held their annual celebration for all the mentors in honor of National Mentoring Month. They had 10 nominees for Big Brother and Big Sister of the year. This year’s nominees included: Allesa EnglishBruno Vasconcelos*Jacob MurpheyKatie BellKevin BrumfieldLiza FrancoisNancy WalkerTashai Smalls*Marissa DunlopWendi Cannon This year’s […]

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Big Bend Cares / Care Point Celebrates 40 Years with Leadership Transition

Big Bend Cares / Care Point is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary of providing comprehensive care and promoting sexual health for individuals with HIV/AIDS across the eight-county region surrounding Tallahassee. As part of this milestone, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce Amber R. Tynan as the agency’s next CEO. Following a nationwide […]

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Capital Health Plan Sponsors United Way Initiative to Support Healthy Smiles for Local Families

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capital Health Plan (CHP), the Big Bend’s local and trusted health care provider, is proud to announce it is sponsoring United Way of the Big Bend’s Smile United initiative to increase access to essential dental care for kindergarten, second, and sixth grade students. As we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, this […]

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New Year, New Additions to TOC: Announcing the Grand Opening of the Spine and Joint Surgery Center & Welcoming a New CEO

Tallahassee, FL – February 4, 2025 – Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) is starting the year with exciting developments that further solidify its commitment to exceptional orthopedic care. TOC proudly announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Spine and Joint Surgery Center and the appointment of Kelby Tardi as Chief Executive Officer. Revolutionizing Orthopedic Care […]

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Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling: “Take Flight in the Garden” on May 15th at Tallahassee Nurseries

Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling: “Take Flight in the Garden” on May 15th at Tallahassee Nurseries Please join us for the premier social event of the season! “Take Flight in the Garden” in the beauty of Tallahassee Nurseries on Thursday, May 15th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy delicious food from the area’s finest restaurants, […]

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Mark Kessler of Kessler Construction Inducted into BIABB Hall of Fame

TALLAHASSEE, FL, January 29, 2025 – The Building Industry Association of the Big Bend (BIABB) inducts Kessler Construction’s co-owner, Mark Kessler, into the Hall of Fame. Mark was honored for his outstanding contributions to the construction industry and the local community. Since founding Kessler Construction with his wife in 2007, Mark has been dedicated to […]

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Jeff Williams Promoted to Division President

Dothan, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Williams to Division President, effective immediately. In this new role, Williams will oversee operations across multiple markets with assets totaling $1 billion, including Auburn, Dothan, Fairhope, Mobile, and Montgomery, Alabama, as well as Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Florida. With a proven […]

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Game Changing Tax Credit for Local Not for Profits

The Florida Strong Families Tax Credit was established in 2021 to support eligible charitable organizations that provide services focused on child welfare and well-being and family preservation. Safe Families for Children is honored to be one of only a few organizations in the state approved as a designated charity. (Capital City Youth Services is another […]

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Pennington, P.A. Announces New Board of Directors, Shareholders, Partners and Associates

Pennington, P.A. announces its newly elected Officers and Directors for 2025: Gerald (Jerry) Bryant, Director and President; J. Breck Brannen, Director and Chief Financial Officer; Cody Short, Director and Secretary; Ben Andrews, Director; S. Austin Cattani, Director; Brian Chojnowski, Director; E. Murray Moore, Director and Stuart Poage, Director.Pennington also announces Luke Grabowski and Christopher Hill […]

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Unlock the Power of AI in Marketing

Artificial intelligence is not a replacement for human ingenuity, but it can be a catalyst for it. Whether it’s leveraging AI to personalize emails, power sophisticated chatbots or enhance creativity, moments that “surprise and delight” will heighten the customer experience. As Moore Partner and Associate Vice President D’Arcy Toffolo writes, AI and human touch can […]

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