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FSU Baseball plays Arkansas Saturday night at 7:00 in Game 2 of the College World Series in Omaha. Seminoles.com sportswriter and host of our own “Linafelt Sports Report” Tim Linafelt will talk with Brien from Ameritrade Park in Omaha about the amazing turnaround of FSU in post-season play. The significance of their appearance is further underscored by the fact that head coach Mike “11” Martin will cap a 40-year head coaching career at Florida State in 2019 after announcing in June the upcoming season will be his last leading the Seminoles. Martin became the all-time winningest coach in college baseball history in 2018.

June 15 marks the sixth annual observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder Care Services CEO Mark Baldino will talk with Brien about the key indicators to watch for when elder abuse is suspected and how this vital organization is intervening through its many programs, services and initiatives to care for our seniors and enhance the quality of life for all of us.

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The transformation of Tallahassee from old to new is opening up opportunities for economic expansion and a more comprehensive effort to include a diversity of people in the workforce.

Office of Economic Vitality Director Cristina Paredes will talk with Brien about the collaboration of her team with local agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders who are invested in this enterprise.

Any informed understanding of Tallahassee’s economic growth potential must include the realization that our cultural and social development is a vital component in this process. Our natural environment is a powerful asset in that regard offering residents and visitors a rich array of settings and activities.

Leon County Parks and Recreation Director Leigh Davis will talk with Brien about the many trails, boat ramps, parks, and amenities the County has created and has in the works. 

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First Mathew Latch joins us to talk about his new website https://tlhdevelopment.com/ and how Tallahassee is building and changing. Then, a re-airing of our conversation with Mayor John Daily and his opening time in office.

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It’s Memorial Day weekend and Tallahassee Talks is remembering all of those who have given their lives in defense of our freedom with our heartfelt thanks to the families of these fallen heroes.

Brien will recall the history of this special holiday and consider many of the traditions associated with our national observance.

DEEP Brewing Company has already begun capturing the attention of beer makers and beer lovers across the region and around the country for their extensive number of varieties and their unique business model for the distribution of their products.

Founder and Head Brewer Ryan LaPete, and his brother Blair LaPete who serves as the director of distribution for Greater Depths Distributing will talk with Brien about the inspiration for this enterprise, the manner in which the two men balance their individual skills in harmony with one another, and how it is that Tallahassee’s economy and culture have been beneficial.

In the second hour, The New 76ers will join Brien to bring their rich, lyrical music and lots of laughs as Danny, Kelly, and Brian talk with Brien about the early days in the career and what makes their unique sound so memorable.

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This week we air clips from the recent Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Forum and pull clips from our own history to talk about the economic status of Leon County and the surrounding areas.