There is a brave man, known as "gluten guy" to the students at FSU's School of Hospitality Management. I would like to thank you for all that you have done to educate the resturants about gluten-free through your bravery. I bet you are a big part of the reason why chain resturants are offering gluten-free menus. If you are out there, Thank You.

I too am in need of 'the gluten guy of Tallahassee's' help. I've never heard of him before reading this post but my Mother is getting tested for Celiac next week and if she has it, I need to point her in the direction of help down in FL. If no one knows 'the gluten guy' from Tall., do any of you know if there is a support group for Celiacs there? Or even in Panama City, FL?

Hey floridanative, I am in Destin, FL. I've been hoping there would be anyone close to me posting but there hasn't yet. I know there are celiacs right around me by the new availability and sale of gluten-free products at the supermarkets and a the healthfood stores here. I don't know of glutenguy, but my son (not celiac) will be starting school at FSU soon so I'll be there a lot. Is there a group there? Hey, and I am a FL native too!!

Hi KG - as far as I know there still is not a group in Tall. The woman who ran one previously apparently moved. Very few people in town are dx'd with Celiac as far as we can tell. We rarely eat out when in Tall. but if we do, we go to Bonefish or Carrabas which at least offer decent gluten-free menus. Sorry not t be of more help but since you're in Destin, do you know of any places to eat in Orange Beach, FL? We're going down for a few days before heading to New Orleans, and we're hoping not to cook every dinner in the condo while at the beach.

im 19 and have lived in Tallahassee, FL my whole life. Ive never heard of gluten guy but I would def. like to meet him! The only places I eat out are at outback, bonefish, and Teds Montana Grill.

Where do you shop for gluten-free food? Do regular grocery stores (Albertson's and Publix) have gluten-free food? I've been spoiled with Whole Foods....

I am also a celaic in Tallahassee.I am 56 years old. I have found no group meeting in Tallahassee, but might be interested in helping one get started.

After fighting for almost 25 years and in failing health [before the dx if celiac], I was finally fired from state work about a year ago.I was a Professional Geologist. I would love to hear from other Celiacs in this area.
Jeff Swartz