From the first meeting at the Gulfshore Playhouse premises seeking advice on how to connect to the business community, to a partnership working on the parking garage coalition, Kristen and Michael began as partners in the community. Years passed, a pandemic ensued, and life changes happened which led to long walks on the Greenway, in Baker Park, and in the Botanical Gardens. Strong clues began to emerge that made it clear a special attraction existed. While many attended happenings were shared, it was all still very business-like until finally one day, a date was made. And the rest is history.