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Serving up success with Tallahassee’s rising star SYLVIA GOULD

When Sylvia Gould moved from southeastern Florida to Tallahassee for college, she didn’t expect to make the panhandle her forever home. A creative at heart, she has had her hands in everything from fine art and sculpture to ceramics and printmaking over the years. But one thing was a constant in Sylvia’s life through it all—baking. The opportunity to make it her career came while waiting tables at Kool Beanz Cafe. Their pastry chef position opened up, and Sylvia knew this was her chance, convincing the team she could do it. And for the now James Beard Award nominated chef, the rest

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