The mission of Independence Landing is to build, own, and operate an affordable and safe residential community for adults with varying intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, allowing residents to successfully lead independent and fulfilled lives. β¨
People with all abilities have access to the services and support they need, and the opportunities to achieve their full potential.
Every contribution helps us provide independence to those who need it most. Letβs continue to create a world where everyone has the chance to live, grow, and succeed.
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We would like to take this moment to spotlight Robert and Mendy Coker as our Title Sponsors for the 2026 B3 Bash: Bubbles, Bites, and Brews! π«§π½π₯
Weβre grateful for their partnership and for helping our residents find their independence. Their sponsorship not only supports our mission but also secures a dedicated Brick Paver at Independence Landing in their honorβlaying the foundation for a thriving, inclusive community.
About Our Title Sponsors:
Both Florida natives, Robert and Mendy Coker have dedicated their lives to bettering the communities around them. Robert recently retired after 40+ years as a Corporate Executive with a background in entrepreneurship and small business investing. He is active in many local and state organizations including Leadership Florida, Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the Boy Scouts of America, to name a few. Mendy taught in both the Florida Public and Private school system for roughly 40 years, earning herself the Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Award. Robert and Mendy enjoy listening to music, traveling, and reading in their spare time. The pair are proudest of the family they have built, including 4 grandchildren and 3 grown children, one of which is an Independence Landing Board Member!
In just over two years since opening our doors in October 2023, Independence Landing has grown into a thriving community where 58 residents live with dignity, belonging, and purpose. What began as a bold vision has become a vibrant neighborhood filled with opportunity, friendship, and meaningful independence. To help sustain our mission, we invite you to help support this yearβs annual B3 Bash. You can help us reach our donation goal by visiting bit.ly/b3bash2026.
Letβs come together to celebrate and thank The Cokers for their unwavering support. Together, we can make a lasting impact! βπ
We recently had the privilege of welcoming the Tallahassee Senior Center`s (@tallahasseeseniorcenter) Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders (TALL) program to Independence Landing in honor of TALL`s Human Services Day -- a day dedicated to exploring organizations in the community that support and uplift community members.
TALL is an 8-week community leadership program developed in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee (@leadtlh) for active adults age 50+. The goals for the program are for participants to explore creative and productive volunteer opportunities for their retirement years, pursue leadership and civic engagement, and to gain a better understanding of the communityβs operations. Here is a link to to website for more information: π https://www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/tallahassee-active-lifelong-leaders/
Thank you to the members of the TALL program for thinking of Independence Landing as a way to explore the Tallahassee community. It was truly a pleasure to give this tour of our Independence Landing, sharing how TALL participants can get involved and support our mission. π
We would like to kick off thanking our sponsors for this year`s annual B3 Bash by welcoming Greenberg Traurig, LLP (@gt_law) as a Bubbles Sponsor! π«§π₯
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, multi-practice law firm with approximately 3,000 attorneys across 51 locations including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firmβs broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Greenberg Traurigβs Tallahassee office was the firmβs first major venture outside of South Florida. Located just around the corner from the Florida Supreme Court and legislative buildings, the Tallahassee office not only provides Greenberg Traurig clients with an immediate link to the heart of the state, but also provides the company with a strong multidisciplinary legal team experienced in all major areas of law.
Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work, providing financial support to numerous local and national charitable organizations, including Independence Landing!
The B3 Bash is both a celebration of how far weβve come and a toast to the work still ahead. Thanks to the generous support of businesses like Greenberg Traurig, we can continue providing a stable, nurturing home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Want to make an impact? Weβd love for you to join us in making a difference! Visit π bit.ly/b3bash2026 by Thursday, March 26th to help us meet this year`s donation goal. Together, we can provide the gift of a better life to adults with IDD. π
Last Wednesday, we had the honor of welcoming the Capital Centennial Club (@capital_centennial_club) to Independence Landing for their quarterly meeting, followed by a tour of our property. π‘
With Independence Landing, CCC surpassed $50,000 in contributions to local nonprofits, as the Capital Centennial Club was formed just over a year ago.
They donated $10,000 for the creation of our Resident Food & Supplies Pantry!
πͺ If anyone would like to contribute to our pantry from our IL Amazon Wish List: π https://bit.ly/4cpDY5K
Items are routinely added.
Thank you, Capital Centennial Club, for your generosity, your time, and your belief in our mission. Your support creates meaningful, lasting impact for the individuals we serve. Your excitement and appreciation for our mission was incredible. We are so grateful to each of you. ππ
https://www.capcentennialclub.org/
In honor of Black History Month, we would like to take this moment to recognize the Black disability rights activists who have fought for equality and inclusivity, helping shape history.
β€οΈ Fannie Lou Hamer: The youngest of 20 children and living with multiple disabilities in post-Reconstruction Mississippi, Fannie Lou Hamer would challenge her unjust upbringing by becoming one of the most powerful leaders and organizers of the civil rights movement. She is known for her iconic phrase, βIβm just sick and tired of being sick and tiredβ and celebrated for the lengths she took to overcome segregation and the denial of voting rights for Black individuals in the 60βs.
π Johnnie Lacy: Facing barriers and discrimination due to her disability, Johnnie Lacy would go on to become a founder of the countryβs first Center for Independent Living in Berkeley, California. Her advocacy efforts paved the way for greater inclusion and accessibility, empowering people with disabilities everywhere to fight for their rights.
π Leroy F. Moore Jr.: Centering his art and activism around the Black disability experience, Leroy F. Moore Jr. founded Krip-Hop Nation, a movement using hip-hop as a means of expression for those living with disabilities. As a Black man living with cerebral palsy, Moore believes βWe Are More Than Just Musicβ and dedicates his writings and teachings to diminishing racism and ableism.
π€ Claudia Gordon: Trailblazer, advocate, and leader, Claudia Gordon is the first deaf Black female lawyer in the United States, as well as the first deaf graduate of American University`s law school. Gordon worked closely under President Obama, serving as the White House`s advisor on disability policy.
β€οΈ Keah Brown: Born with cerebral palsy, her greatest desire used to be βnormalcy.β However, years of introspection challenged this mindset, ultimately leading Keah Brown to release her memoir βThe Pretty One,β a collection of personal essays chronicling her experiences as a Black woman living with a disability.
These individuals, along with many others, have not only shaped the course of disability rights but also paved the way for a more inclusive, equitable future. Happy #BHM!
π£ βΌοΈ Calling all sports fans βΌοΈ π£
Would YOU like a chance to score tickets to this season`s most exciting games?! Don`t miss this out on this opportunity! These items and MORE will be up for auction at this year`s annual B3 Bash! Visit β‘ bit.ly/b3bash2026 to secure your spot for a chance to win:
πͺ Atlanta Braves - 4 tickets to any 2026 home game (+ parking passes)
π¦ Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - 4 Field Reserved Tickets to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
βΎ Florida State Seminoles - 6 tickets to an FSU baseball home game
Night To Shine Tallahassee 2026: Part 2 β¨
It`s been a little over a week since our Independence Landing residents spent the evening feeling like royalty at Night to Shine, and we can`t live the excitement down! π₯°π
Swipe to see some fabulous fashion and superb smiles. π€©
#nighttoshine2026 #nighttoshine #nighttoshinetally #timtebowfoundation
Night To Shine Tallahassee 2026: Part 1 β¨
Our hearts are so full from the love shared at this year`s Night to Shine! π We`re incredibly grateful our Independence Landing residents had the honor of dressing up and feeling like royalty on this special night. π
Swipe to see some stunning smiles and out of this world outfits! ππ
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#nighttoshine2026 #nighttoshine #nighttoshinetally #timtebowfoundation
