🌴 Best Coastal Small Town is in FL | CityClips #244

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What a beautiful Friday, amiright?! PSA, it’s Family Weekend at FSU. We hope you enjoy the campus festivities (and safely navigate the traffic). Or, steer clear. Also, in honor of “National Pepperoni Pizza Day” here’s a joke for some chuckles — Why was the pizzeria desperate for business? Because they kneaded the dough. 🤭

Quick Summary

In our 244th issue on Florida Friday, here’s some fun:

• FL Life: Best Coastal Small Town in the States

• STEM: New LIFE Exhibit at Orlando Science Center

• EAT TLH: Chef Leon’s Cuban Sandwich at WCTV

• Featured Partner: Impact Week | Mission + How to Support?

• Event Highlight: 1st Annual Taco Eating Competition

FL LIFE

TOP-RATED SEASIDE TOWN

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Stuart, Florida, has been recognized as the best coastal small town in America. 🌊🐚 | Islands

• Stuart just snagged the title of best coastal town from USA Today, adding another trophy to its growing collection of accolades—plenty for locals to brag about!

• Known as the "Sailfish Capital of the World," this charming town offers fishing, eight beaches, Sailfish Splash Waterpark, and a vibrant downtown with local shops and eateries. ⚓⛵🐟

• Visitors can explore museums, enjoy the riverwalk with weekly live music, and visit the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center.

• Stuart is celebrated for its fishing history, beautiful scenery, and small-town charm, making it a top hidden gem on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

STEM

“LIFE” EXHIBIT

Image Credit: Orlando Science Center (Rendering)

The "Life" exhibit at the Orlando Science Center explores conservation through immersive environments featuring animals from three distinct habitats: Rainforest, Ocean, and Swamp. 🌱🪸🐢 | OSC

• Orlando Science Center is dedicated to helping create a stronger and healthier world by educating our visitors using iconic exhibit experiences. Visitors can engage with diverse ecosystems, interact with animal ambassadors, and learn about the importance of sustainability.

• Orlando Realtor Trevor Brown took to Instagram to share and showcase the exhibit.

• Planning to visit? Click here for more details.

• For guaranteed entry and the best price, buy tickets online. They include access to all exhibit halls, 2 theaters, and endless science exploration. | Gen Ad Tickets

• Become a member to get unlimited admission, exclusive events, discounts, and more perks.| Membership

EAT TLH

CHEF LEON’S SANDWICH

Image Credit: WCTV via YouTube

‘The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich’: Chef Leon Brunson Enhances the Classic with Chimichurri Aioli. 🥪 | WCTV

• If you’d like to create Leon’s Cuban sandwich with chimichurri aioli at home, check out his recipe: Cuban Sandwich with Chimichurri Aioli.

• Here’s the ingredients: 4 ciabatta or Cuban rolls (or any crusty bread of your choice), 1/4 cup Chimichurri Aioli, 8 oz (225g) mojo roasted pulled pork, 4 oz ham, thinly sliced, 4 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced, 4 dill pickles sliced lengthwise, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.

• Leon Brunson is also a Second Harvest board member whose restaurant, Leon’s at Lake Ella, is one of Tallahassee’s most popular - known for its fresh, creative and delicious cuisine.

• Take a look at his website, packed with detailed information and mouth-watering food imagery. 🍽️

FEATURED PARTNER

TLH FUN EVENTS

Image Credit: El Rey Tacos & Beer via Facebook

Fun / Things To Do

Sept. 22nd, Sun. 12 PM to 5 PM EDT at 717 S Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FL: Marauders Market by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Marauders Market | Learn More

Sept. 26th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1600 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308: Wheels, Wine & Whiskey by Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Ticket price range: $40 to $75 Tickets Learn More

Sept. 27th to 28th, Fri. to Sat. 7 PM and 2 PM: 2nd Annual Tallahassee Bard Crawl | Tickets Learn More

• Venues: Capital City to Proof Brewpub, Hummingbird Wine Bar, Hayward House Bistro

  
  

Sept. 27th to 29th, Fri. to Sun. 12 PM to 8 PM EDT at 717 S Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FL: Oktoberfest by Amicus Brewing Ventures | Learn More

Sept. 28th, Sat. 10 AM to 2 PM EDT at Jack McLean Community Center: 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck | Free Learn More

• This free family event offers an up-close experience to explore some of your favorite vehicles and equipment!

Featured Event: Sept. 28th, Sat. 7 PM EDT at 1122-8 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, Florida 32303: 1st Annual Taco Eating Competition by El Rey Tacos & Beer | Register Learn More

• The first-place winner will take home a $250 cash prize!

• Promos are offered every day and here’s the best part: Guests who leave a review can enjoy a free beer or dessert. It’s their way of saying "Thank you!" for supporting local. | Learn More

Sept. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket price range: $40 to $100 Tickets Learn More

Oct. 3rd, Thurs. 5 PM EDT at Wildwood Church, 100 Ox Bottom Road, Tallahassee, 32312: City on a Hill Leon 2024 by Safe Families for Children North Florida | Free Reserve a Spot Learn More

Oct. 26th, Sat. 12 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4321: TFP Food Festival by Fuzzy Pineapple | Free Register Learn More