Neighbors

The people, pets, and stories that make Piper Glen home

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Neighbors, pets, recipes and the businesses that support the neighborhood magazine, now online. Here is what you will find, and how to share your own story.

Nell Thomas·Oct 1, 2026

Trees and a pond on the TPC Piper Glen course, the view from George and Gail McDowell's deck, beside the words Strolling Piper Glen.

George and Gail McDowell of Piper Glen

George and Gail McDowell bought in Piper Glen in 2004 to be near the grandchildren, moved in for good in 2008 and never left.

Nell Thomas·Oct 1, 2026

George and Gail McDowell standing at the Premier Sotheby's International Realty reception desk, beside the words George and Gail McDowell.

Jude and Bette, the Mayor and the Rebel of Piper Glen

Jude is the social one, the unofficial Mayor of Piper Glen. Bette prefers mischief, swimming and fetch. Candi West's two white English Labradors know which neighbors and which golfers keep treats…

Nell Thomas·Oct 1, 2026

Two white Labradors lying on grass beside a pond with houses across the water, beside the words Jude and Bette.

The Talley Family of Piper Glen

Lauren and Clay Talley lived in five states before Piper Glen. Five years in, with three children, swim team and a Girl Scout cookie booth, they say it is the people who made it home.

Nell Thomas·Aug 1, 2026

The Talley family standing on a sunlit golf course, beside the words The Talley Family.

Brody, The Fitness Studio's Greeter

Brody jumped out of a stranger's car and into Jackie Hawkins's arms as a puppy in Tampa. Nearly 10 years later, he greets everyone who walks into her studio in Piper Glen.

Nell Thomas·Aug 1, 2026

Brody, a tan dog, standing on the floor of a gym, beside the word Brody.

The Medica Family of Piper Glen

Blake and Anna Medica met studying abroad in London as Florida State students. Nine years into Piper Glen, their favorite thing about it is easy: the people.

Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026

The Medica family in pink outdoors in front of shrubbery, beside the words The Medica Family.

Sip & Stroll 2026: A Toast to the Community

Photos from Stroll's 2026 Sip & Stroll on May 28: neighbors at cocktail tables on the lawn, a band on the patio, and partner tables from neighborhood businesses.

Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026

Guests talking at a cocktail table on a lawn at Sip & Stroll, beside the words Sip & Stroll 2026.

Stryker the Hiker, a Rescue Cavalier

Stryker, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, lost his owner, found a foster family through The Cavalier Rescue, and landed with a new family in Charlotte. Now he hikes, flies and posts about it.

Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026

Stryker, a ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, on a rock wearing a bandana, beside the words Stryker the Hiker.

The Childers Family of TPC Piper Glen

Lesley and JJ Childers joined TPC Piper Glen in 2018. She founded a faith tech platform after a career as a creative director; he grew up working and playing The Greenbrier and founded his own…

Nell Thomas·Jun 1, 2026

The Childers family on a golf course lawn beside a pond, beside the words The Childers Family.

Abby and Tucker, a Yorkie and a Maltese

Abby, a 14-year-old Yorkie, came home through a thunderstorm drive to Georgia. Tucker, a Korean Maltese, arrived in 2023 to keep her company. Today they argue over who sleeps closest.

Nell Thomas·Jun 1, 2026

Tucker, a white Maltese with a green bow, beside the words Abby and Tucker.

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