Akron Life November 2022

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SILVER LAKE ESTATE STUNS

YEARS 20

TOP OF MIND KSU’S WORLD-CLASS BRAIN RESEARCH

BEST LAWYERS IN THE AKRON AREA

330 HOMES TRANSFORMATIONS THAT CAPTIVATE

CASSIE and JOEL TESTA'S SILVER LAKE HOME

AKRON LIFE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS!

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INSIDE TIKTOK STARS' GREEN DIY HOUSE FENG SHUI YOUR SPACE 9 spots for fantastic autumn eats and treats Savor Fall F a l l 9 s p o t s f o r f a t t i a t s a n d t r e a

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pumpkin cheesecake from Chef Gina’sBakeshop

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STORIES FOR A LIFETIME

As Akron Life celebrates 20 years, we catch up with Medina area resident Sean Leatherman, a reader who signed up for a lifetime subscription shortly after the launch of the magazine, then called Akron Life & Leisure .

Why did you decide to be a lifetime subscriber? Sean Leatherman: There was kind of a unique thing with a magazine coming out from a local area. What is your favorite aspect of the magazine? SL: I really think it’s just the local culture that I like the most — digging into stories and information about people and things that are going on in the Akron area. How has it shaped your involvement in the region? SL: It makes you a little more familiar with some of the opportunities for activities and different places to go and see. Without some of the information that the magazine communicates, I wouldn’t know about some of the hidden gems in and around Akron.

How have you seen the magazine change over the years? SL: I think for the first couple of years, they were trying to kind of define themselves … but I think it’s grown for the better over time. Why would you tell someone to subscribe? SL: If they’ve lived here a long time, or if they’re new to the area, there’s always new things to learn about. Why are you glad you became a lifetime subscriber? SL: I like it in print form. When it comes in the mail, I always find myself leafing through it and reading things that catch my attention. So, it’s a welcomed piece in my mail. I’m glad that I signed up for it.

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