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Celebs & Heroes. In this edition, we’re recognizing not just FSU's remarkable alumni but also a fearless 9-year-old who survived a shark attack. Florida often tops the charts for shark and alligator attacks. What tops that? A miracle. Also, team CityClips will hopefully bask in the sun (and not thunderstorms) tomorrow for the 4th of July weekend. Have a happy Independence Day! 🎆🌟🎓
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In our 429th edition, here’s the scoop:
People: FSU | Notable Alumni
Into the Wild: Shark Attacks
Featured: Trydent Consulting | Services
TLH Weekend Events
PEOPLE
FSU | NOTABLE ALUMNI
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⭐ Florida State University ranks 101st globally, 45th in North America, and 43rd in the United States based on the overall prominence of its alumni. Disclaimer: This list was curated by a third party and does not reflect an endorsement by CityClips. | EduRank
Top 25 Notable Alumni of Florida State University:1. Jim Morrison (Lyricist, Poet, & Actor/Director)
2. Burt Reynolds (Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, & Businessman)
3. Deion Sanders (Football coach and Former NFL Player)
4. Hunter S. Thompson (Journalist photographer)
5. Faye Dunaway (Actress, Screenwriter, & Film Producer)
6. Matt Gaetz (Politician and Lawyer)
7. Cheryl Hines (Actress and Director)
8. Megan Boone (Actress, Producer, & Film Director)
9. Luis Fonsi (Singer, Composer, Actor, & Guitarist)
10. Richard Simmons (Fitness Coach, Comedian, Dancer, & Actor)
11. Brooks Koepka (Professional Golfer)
12. Michelle McCool (Retired Professional Wrestler)
13. Vic Morrow (Actor, Screenwriter, & Film Director)
14. Casper Van Dien (Actor, Film Producer, & Director)
15. Robert Urich (Film, Stage Actor, & TV Producer)
16. Ainsley Earhardt (TV Presenter, & Author)
17. Bert Kreischer (Comedian, Podcaster, TV Presenter, & Actor)
18. Scott Stapp (Singer and Songwriter)
19. Traylor Howard (TV and Film Actress)
20. Rita Coolidge (Recording Artist, Songwriter, Actor, & Painter)
21. Sylvia A. Earle (Oceanographer, Botanist, & Explorer)
22. Jalen Ramsey (Football Player)
23. Shannon Bream (Journalist, Lawyer, & TV Presenter)
24. Kirby Smart (Football Coach and Former Player)
25. JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Actress and businesswoman)
Here’s the spreadsheet with the rest of the notable FSU alumni. 📝
INTO THE WILD
SHARK ATTACKS
Image Source: Tampa General Hospital and USA Today
❤️🩹🦈 9-year-old girl makes ‘miracle’ recovery after shark bite, thanks to Florida hospital. | Orlando Sentinel
Leah Lendel, 9, was enjoying a typical day with her family on Florida’s Gulf Coast — sightseeing, getting ice cream and pizza, and snorkeling, when she suddenly felt a strong pull on her arm. She screamed, first in pain, then in horror. | USA Today
Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser told The Tampa Bay Times that bystanders pulled Leah from the water and carried her to a nearby road, where she was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital. Shark bites are rare in the area, with the last one five years ago. Though risk rises during tarpon season, Blosser called this an isolated incident.
According to updates shared on Instagram and in a public statement from the family, the shark bite caused severe damage to Leah’s wrist. Her mother, Nadia Lendel, said surgeons stabilized the broken bones with pins and used arteries from her leg to help restore blood flow to her hand. “She thought she would lose her hand for good,” her mother posted.
Leah underwent surgery and soon regained movement in two fingers. Shortly after, her mother called it a “miracle” when all her fingers were moving again. Doctors planned to change her cast without sedation to monitor healing.
Data Shows: Florida is No. 1 in the U.S. when it comes to shark bites, with more than triple the number of unprovoked attacks in 2024 from the state listed as No. 2, Hawaii. 🦈 | Daytona News Journal
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TLH EVENTS
FSU OPENING NIGHTS
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Entertainment / Things To Do
Thursday, July 10
Opening Reception for "Black and Blue" ft. Andra Douglas by LeMoyne Arts | Thursday, July 10 | 5 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More
Featured Event: 2025-2026 Season Announcement by FSU Opening Nights | Thursday, July 10 | 6 PM | Moore Auditorium, 127 Honors Way | Free Learn More
Saturday, July 12
Dog Dayz of Summer by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM | 1745 Capital Cir NW | Learn More
Muffins & Mimosas with Artist Q&A featuring Andra Douglas | Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $5 Learn More
Bluey Reads Day 2025 by Books-A-Million | Saturday, July 12 | 12 PM | Books-A-Million, 3521 Thomasville Rd. | Free Learn More
Swamp Stomp Music Festival | Saturday, July 12 | 4 PM | Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Dr. | $11 to $15.50 Learn More Website
Saturday to Sunday, July 12 to 13
Infinity Con Tallahassee by Infinity Convention and Visit Tallahassee | Saturday to Sunday, July 12 to 13 | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Tickets Learn More
Monday, July 14
Ice Cream Social by Tallahassee Senior Center | Monday, July 14 | 12:30 PM | 1400 N. Monroe St., 2nd Floor Auditorium | Learn More Website
Saturday, July 19
Micahi Danzy Speed Camp by Supreme Athletics | Saturday, July 19 | 8 AM | 3000 School House Rd. | Tickets Learn More
MoFA Maker's Market: Made by Her by FSU Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday, July 19 | 11 AM | 530 W. Call St. | Learn More
Veg Out Food Festival by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday, July 19 | 12 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | Free Vendor Registration Learn More
Sunday, July 20
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour | Sunday, July 20 | 7 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Tickets Learn More
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