ALMetro360 June 19

8 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com EDITOR’S NOTE.................................................................................................................... Access ALMetro360, Any Time… Any Place… AL METRO 360 JUNE 2019 VOLUME 24, NUMBER 3 CHARLIE SHAMBURGER Publisher JON SHAMBURGER Associate Publisher HELEN SHAMBURGER HERNDON Associate Publisher Marketing & Sales, helen@almetro360.com LYNN COX Editor, editor@almetro360.com ANITA CAPOUANO Director of Marketing & Sales, anita@almetro360.com LYNN COX Sales & Marketing, lynn@almetro360.com HELEN SHAMBURGER HERNDON Director of Social Media, helen@almetro360.com GEORGE PUDZIS Art Director DARREN FREEMAN, KIM NELSON, DIANNA PAULK, PAUL ROBERTSON, JR., LISA SMITH Contributing Photographers HENRIETTA MACGUIRE Staff Writer BECKY BEALL, BRENDA ROBERTSON DENNIS, KRISTI GATES, SANDRA LONG ELEANOR HENDRICKS MCDANIEL, LORI QUILLER, PATSY ROBERTSON, MELISSA JOHNSONWARNKE Contributing Writers TRACY SHAMBURGER Business Manager WILLIAM C. HONEY , HENRIETTA MACGUIRE Founders THE MAGAZINE OF MONTGOMERY LIVING, LLC 1430 I-85 Parkway, Suite 224 , Montgomery, AL 36106, Telephone: (334) 265-0066 , Facsimile: (334) 386-3813 he end of the school year marks a time of transition for many. Students are graduating and headed off to new ventures. Summer break is starting with longer hot days. Many families are headed to the beach, the lakes, the parks and the mountains to vacation. One thing is certain, they are on the move. And, speaking of moving, some folks are looking for a new place to call home. In this issue, we are all about homes and outdoor spaces. You’ll find an interesting story that features an innovative homebuilding firm partnering with Alabama Power to build the first Smart Neighborhood in Auburn. Renovation and design are also featured with two firms that specialize in getting the most out of your project. Plus, get a look at some new neighborhoods in Opelika and Lake Martin that offer the latest trends in resort-style relaxed living. Get some expert advice on designing some outdoor spaces that are as unique as you are. They not only will make your space beautiful but offer efficiency that will save you time and money. I met a fascinating realtor in Auburn, whom I hope you will find as intriguing as I did. She’s one who can put the marvelous in marketing your home. June is the month for celebrating men and fathers. We are spotlighting some area men who are great fathers, creative and talented artists, and wise leaders for the next generation of men to come. Each spotlight shows the strength of these men and how they work to make their part of the world better. Men will discover ways to improve their health in our Living Well department. And, of course, you’ll get some good ideas on how to show your appreciation for your fathers and husbands in our Trending department with fantastic Father’s Day gift ideas. Another way to please the man in your life will be to take him out to the ballpark to see the Montgomery Biscuits play. While there, you should enjoy their Year of Bacon promotion, which uses bacon with practically every food item you can think of. For all those travelers who want to feel at home while on the road, find out where some of the most picturesque RV parks in Alabama are to hook up and set up camp. Area Buzz is filled with information about new business updates. Find out who enjoyed area social gatherings in Seen. Summertime means eating fresh locally grown vegetables, so check out the Here and There section with information on the farmers markets where you can pick up a bushel or two. Plus, plan your calendar around the family and adult only events coming in the next few weeks. Finally, let me tell you how excited I am to be the new editor of ALMetro360. My commitment to you our readers is to offer fresh, relevant, interesting and uplifting stories. I hope you will enjoy this first issue and will come back for more. If you haven’t done so yet, sign up for our weekly newsletter with interesting features, recipes and events that come in after our publishing dates. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Visit our website, www.almetro360.com , to get expanded information on stories, plus web content exclusives. Lynn Cox T