The Questions
If you could give any gift to the community, what would it be?
What is your go-to local business for holiday shopping?
What is your favorite spot for a seasonal snack?
Sheila Burton

I would give everybody the gift of health. I would do it. That’s so important. I mean, what else [do you have] if you don’t have your health?
Oh my gosh, because I have grandchildren, HeyDay! and Krista Eberle…She’s awesome.
Jennifer and Chris C.

The gift of health.
Southern Grounds and Company.
David and Inggrie Moore

Vocational training for youth to help them, whether it’s like a coffee and tea shop or bookstore or a combination of both.
Typically we go to the shops in San Marco.
You know me, I love Whit’s.
Amy and Darren Wainright

More time with your families.
The Next Chapter Bookshop, we just went in there and I really love that store.
Vincent and Andrea Stubbs

Parks, more parks.
We like Midnight Sun.
Biscottis.
Amanda Turner
(Pictured with family: Ken, Autumn and Evan)

Of course we like Peterbrooke.
Biscottis is always great.
And of course The Brick.
We love the Brick.
Kelly Hicks and Jordan Bae

Lower rent.
I go to all the antique stores.
I’m right by Southern Crossing, so I go there a lot. And Cool Stuff.
European Street Café.
Lanny and Steven VanVooren

Shop local. Spend your money down here.
I don’t shop, I make all my gifts.
Bitty and Beau.
Barbara Jones

Help with food drives for this time of year.
We just came out with my granddaughter from Hobbie Horse, we love that, and then Avondale Boutique.
Overall, we just love Biscottis. Any time of year, whatever they serve, we’re good with it.
Kaitlyn and Nathan Albrecht with pup Renly

The joy of Christmas.
St. Vincent’s de Paul. And we like Miriam’s too.
Starbucks and we also love Athens Café.
Tricia Andersen and Charlie Burks

Long-lasting joy and tidings and blessings beyond measure.
Avenue Antiques and Hobbie Horse.
Whit’s of Avondale and Biscottis.