🌴 FL Bears in Film | CityClips #201

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Fri-Nally! Here's a fun fact. Today is the 201st day of the year, and it also marks our 201st edition of CityClips! Coincidence? We think not. Plus, there are only 165 days left until the end of the year! 🎉

Quick Summary

In our 201st edition, check these out:

• Travel: When in Miami

• Animals: FL Bears to Star in Paper Bear Film

• FL Wonders: Clearest Water in The World

• Featured Partner: TalTech | Membership

• Events: Christmas in July Craft Market

TRAVEL

WHEN IN MIAMI

Image Credit: Thrillist

You might just see Nicky Jam hanging out at these spots in Miami. 🩶 | Thrillist

• A pioneer of reggaeton and Latin trap, Nick Rivera Caminero, better known as Nicky Jam, has been charting the sound waves since his hit album, Fénix, won a Latin Grammy Award in 2017.

• The Puerto Rican singer made his way to Miami, by way of Colombia, ten years ago. If you want to do Miami like a reggaeton superstar, here’s Nicky Jam’s favorite hangouts in the city:

ANIMALS

FL BEARS IN FILM

Image Credit: Arix Zalace

The Florida black bear stars in a coming film about the Panhandle. It’s Un-bear-ably Exciting!🖤🐻 | WFSU

• Arix Zalace lived with bears in the Panhandle for 2.5 years to get those shots. He is the director and co-founder of The Paper Bear organization, which is also the film's name.

• “It centers around the Panhandle of Florida as a whole and the biodiversity hotspot that it is," he said, "which very few people in the country and specifically in Florida realize – that the Panhandle of Florida is an incredibly important area of the country in terms of biodiversity. It’s literally America’s Little Amazon.”

• Zalace expects the film will be shown early next year, hopefully at a major film festival. 📹

FL WONDERS

SILVER GLEN SPRINGS

Image Credit: Ocala Marion County

Dive into paradise at Silver Glen Springs, home to the clearest water on the planet! Imagine floating in crystal-clear springs so transparent, you might think you’re swimming in liquid glass. Grab your snorkel and fins – it’s time to explore this natural wonderland! 🌊 | Ocala

• As the sun shines, rainbows play across the bottom of the crystal-clear spring basin at Silver Glen Springs. This beautiful spot along the edge of the Big Scrub in the Ocala National Forest offers a spring run that pours out into Lake George, the largest of the St. Johns River Chain of Lakes.

• Check out Ocala’s page: Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area for more details.

• Arrive at Silver Glen Springs and check-in at the entrance. The admission fee for day use is $12 per person daily. Parking pass reservations are also required. For more details — visit ReserveOcala.com.

FEATURED PARTNER

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TalTech | Be a Member

Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and networking? TalTech Alliance is your go-to hub for tech professionals, educators, students, and businesses in Tallahassee and beyond. 🚀 | Membership

Why Join TalTech’s Membership?

✔️ Connect: Network with like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.

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✔️ Support: Help cultivate a vibrant technology industry in the Big Bend area.

FUN EVENTS

Image Credit: Lake Tribe Brewing Company via Facebook

Music / Things To Do

July 20th, Sat. 4 PM or 8 PM EDT at Challenger Learning Center: Special Screening of Steven Spielberg’s 1996 classic “Twisters,” Followed by A Panel Discussion with Experts | Tickets Learn More

• Screenings start at 1 PM and tickets are free.

• The Panel begins at 3 PM and admission is free.

Featured Event: July 27th, Sat. 5 PM to 9 PM EDT at 3357 Garber Dr, Unit 4, Tallahassee: Christmas in July Craft Market by Lake Tribe Brewing Company | Learn More

• Food Vendors, Live Music, Beer Release, Adoptable Dogs, & More!

July 27th, Sat. 6 PM to 9 PM EDT at Beaker & Flask in Alachua’s San Felasco Tech City: Alachua Wine Mixer: Summer Edition by Beaker & Flask Wine Co. | Ticket price range: $35 to $55 Tickets

July 31st, Wed. 4 PM to 9 PM EDT at 2563 Capital Circle Northeast Tallahassee: Wizard Skate Party by Skate World | Tickets Learn More

• Tickets: Online ($18); At the door ($25)

• Tickets cover admission for skating and playground (10 and younger), skate rental, chances to win awesome prizes, photo ops, and more

Aug. 2nd to 3rd, Fri. to Sat. 7:30 PM EDT at Challenger Learning Center: Shakespeare's Cosmos by Southern Shakespeare’s Company | Ticket price: $30 Tickets Learn More

Aug. 10th, Sat. 2 PM to 6 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 6th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival | Tickets

• The VIP Experience: $90 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)

• General Admission: $40 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)

• Designated Driver: $10 per ticket | Learn More