Please join us for the launch of 'We Found Paradise': Gerald Ensley on the History and Eccentricities of His Beloved Tallahassee.

Gerald Ensley, who died in February, was one of the Tallahassee Democrat’s most popular writers ever. Perhaps his favorite topic was his adopted hometown. We've compiled 45 pieces he wrote showcasing the area’s quirks and customs, heroes and villains, struggles and triumphs. For both natives and newcomers, this posthumous collection celebrates what makes our community special.

At the launch event, enjoy a cocktail reception and readings from the book by:

Mary Ann Lindley, Leon County Commissioner and former Tallahassee Democrat staff member
Mike Ferrara, owner of Cabo's Island Grill & Bar
Tiffany Baker, museum director at Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Ron Hartung, assistant director of communications at the FSU College of Medicine and former Tallahassee Democrat staff member
Lucille and Aurelia Alexander, retired professor at the FSU College of Nursing and her daughter, professor at the FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences
Rocky Hanna, superintendent of Leon County Schools
Tommy Warren, former FSU athlete and local civil rights attorney
Ashley Edwards, director of City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

RSVP for the book launch event here. 

Order the book here.

Learn more about this event, the Emerging Journalist Award and Gerald Ensley here.