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Last week, I saw a Facebook post that a patient at Tallahassee Memorial was having complications from surgery. Because of the multiple blood transfusions this patient needed, the hospital’s supply was falling dangerously low. That post, asking for people to donate O-positive blood, went viral, being shared over 3,700 times.

While the Keep America Beautiful organization works year-round to beautify communities, April serves as the official celebration as it recognizes national Keep America Beautiful Month.

Feed the Children distributed its 1 millionth H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Literacy Program) backpack with community partner support. H.E.L.P promotes school attendance and completion across the nation.

The National Park Service preserves and commemorates military history at more than 156 park units including 25 national battlefields and parks and 14 national cemeteries.

Alan Wolfelt once said, “Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” Well, local restaurateurs certainly showed their love throughout Hurricane Irma.

September 15–October 15 marks Florida Hispanic Heritage Month, and this year Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott chose “A Recognition of the Role of Hispanic-Americans in Shaping Florida Today” as the theme.

As summer winds down, you may be in saving mode from all your wondrous summer travels. Or, you just like a good deal. We put together a short list of things to do in Tallahassee on a budget.

This time of year, the click-clack of women’s heels and shuffle of men’s loafers is like a symphony downtown. As we clock steps and hope 3,000 steps is enough (it’s not), J.J. Jimenez knows no matter how many steps you take, everyone can use a shoe shine.

The Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy Program continues to grow, and now includes more than 150 volunteer teams. As our program expands, so does its impact. Our highly qualified teams – which include dogs, cats, horses and the nation’s only registered therapy mule – provide therapeutic services to 60 facilities around the Big Bend.

Thanks to a grant provided by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, in partnership with the Central Florida Foundation, the Frenchtown Heritage Marketplace garden in downtown Tallahassee will soon showcase delicious vegetable varieties, edible flowers and cooking herbs.

When it comes to scary things in the news, Fred Rogers’s mom offered: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”