Happy New Year! As we step into a season of fresh starts, we’re grateful to begin this new chapter with the community we call home. From the moment we arrived, we felt something special here - kind people, strong community spirit, and a place that just felt like home.

We come from classic Midwestern roots - Tom grew up in Wisconsin (yes, he’s a huge Green Bay Packers fan) attended the University of Wisconsin Madison (Go Badgers!), and Mary grew up in Chicago, attended the University of Illinois, and is happiest whenever she's by the water. Lakes, oceans, rivers… if it’s blue, she's there.

Our journey as a couple is one we hold close to our hearts. Having both lost our spouses to cancer, we have walked through some of the hardest times but through faith, healing, and God’s gentle timing, our families were brought together & we’re incredibly grateful for this second chapter - one filled with love, resilience, and a blended family we cherish more than anything.

Together we have five amazing kids:

And we can’t forget our two friendly pups - Daisy, our golden retriever, and Charlie, our yellow lab - who truly believe they run the household!

Before we moved to Florida, Mary partnered with Greet Magazine (Stroll's Sister publication) through her real estate career in Chicago. What struck her most was how the publication didn’t just tell stories - it connected people. Neighbors met neighbors. Businesses met customers who became friends. Families felt seen, celebrated, and part of something bigger. When we decided to put down roots here, we knew Stroll fit perfectly with what we value: community, connection, and creating a space where everyone feels included. It's been the perfect way to meet our neighbors & make friends!

Our goal is simple and heartfelt: We want Stroll to feel like a celebration of the place we all call home.

Through:

…our mission is to help RiverTown and Shearwater feel even more connected each month.

Thank you for welcoming us so warmly into these neighborhoods. We feel blessed to raise our family here and to share these communities with all of you. We look forward to meeting many more of you - at Stroll events, out walking the dogs, or zipping around on golf carts. From our family to yours,
We’re so grateful to be on this journey together.

Warmly,
Tom & Mary