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Two Tallahassee families devastated by murder have made peace with those who brought them so much pain. Kate and Andy Grosmaire’s daughter was killed by her fiancée in 2010. Agnes Furey lost a daughter and grandson at the hands of a daughter’s acquaintance. Both families are now vigorous advocates for “Restorative Justice.”

Active bodies promote active minds. That’s the theory behind Kinetic Learning and a first-of-its kind research study on the subject will soon be underway in Florida. Guests for this program are: Dr. John Ratey with the Harvard Medical School; Dr. Frances Prevatt from Florida State University and Mike Higgins with the Kinetic Learning Academy at the Coral Springs Charter School where the study will take place.

The subject is religion in politics and public policy and three members of the Village Square’s “God Squad” bring their unique views to the subject. On the program, Reverend Betsy Oulette of Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Reverend Dave Killenn from St. Johns Episcopal Church, Rabbi Jack Romberg of Temple Israel and Liz Joyner, executive director of the Village Square.

Shop local and, whenever possible, shop “green”. Discussing the many advantages of supporting community-based enterprise are: Fair Trade authority Allen Joseph; Independent Business Advocate Joe Berg; family farmer and restaurant owner Ruben Fields; Tony Demaria, property manager of Railroad Square; and Kim Ross, director of Rethink Energy Florida.

Between 2013 and 2015, Florida marks the 500th anniversary of its discovery by Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon. That occasion will include a massive campaign to commemorate the state’s history and many local events connected with the “Viva Florida” observance. To provide the details are: Kerri Post with the Florida