Lora’s Kindness Café: A Peaceful Respite in a Hectic World – Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) Reporting

 

One of the really nice things about Second Life is getting to see the amazing creativity people put into their builds.  Residents have created worlds from the bottom of the deepest ocean, to the farthest reaches of outer space, and everywhere in between.  Some of these are big, Splashy builds that cover entire regions.  Others build a bit more modestly, covering a full sim or less.  But the really AMAZING builds that provide the heart and soul of SL are provided by those individuals who open a small shop on a street corner in some exotic-sounding region.

Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) JB:     So tell me, Lora. What inspired you to want to open a Cafe?

Lora Broome (LB):     I am BIG fan of coffee shops in RL.  The best ones are an ecosystem of quirky people who love fresh-roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, art, books, cooking, and travel.  There are some very good coffee shops in SL that recreate that feeling, and I wanted to try to create one in SecondLife.  

JB:     How did you decide on the slogan, "Be Kind to All"

LB:     SL is a wonderful place. I've met many wonderful, kind people here and wanted to create a space that encourages positivity, optimism, and kindness.

JB:     Did you do this by yourself?  Or did you have help?

LB:     I did most of the work myself, but I also have some talented friends who helped with the logo and the music streaming.

JB:     What is the inspiration behind the Cafe?   Places you used to visit?  A fav hangout from your University days?  What?

LB:     I am a coffee addict and visit the "best" shops in any city I visit.    The Kindness Cafe is a reflection of the best of each of those shops.

JB:     And how is the Kindness Cafe Different from the many other Coffee shops scattered about the grid?

LB:     There are MANY wonderful coffee shops in SL, and mine is not better than those.  Everyone is welcome here, and I hope it becomes a favorite hangout for people who enjoy spending time with other Kind people.  I also am kicking around the idea of some sort of Loyalty Program, but the details of that have yet to be worked out, if at all.

JB:     Who would you say is the ideal visitor to the Kindness Cafe?

LB:     Someone interesting and interested.... someone who enjoys meeting new people... making new friends... having conversations that range between serious and silly.  Definitely people who are open and welcoming to all others.

JB:     I see a Microphone in your Cafe?  Is that just for decor, or do you plan to have live entertainment or other Special Events?

LB:     I want to host live music and DJs with dancing just outside the cafe on sidewalks and in the street.... the microphone is inside now, but will be placed outside when we host a big event.  Our first event will be out Grand Opening night, Thursday, October 22, 2026.  We will have booked Max Kleene to perform for us starting at 8:00 PM SLT.  And there will be other live musicians and entertainment. DJs and such. I am going to host one live event each month, ideally... maybe more if we get interest. 

JB:     Where might people go to learn about events at Be Kind?   Do you have any Social Media sites?

LB:     No social media yet.   SL Enquirer has a wide audience, and we are proud to be featured in that magazine.... their coverage will certainly help.  We have a group and will start promoting events through notices.  We also find word of mouth is very effective ..... So, feel free to tell all your friends about us.  We are located across the street from Sirenz English Pub.  Come see us at: 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Irkutsk/12/211/97 

JB:     Is there anything else you would like to share with our SL Enquirer readers?

LB:     Not right now!   Come and visit .... everything is free!  And be sure and come on out Thursday, October 22, at 8:00 PM SLT for our Grand Opening! 

So, there you have it.  In a world where kindness often takes a back seat to aggression, rudeness, or just plain boorish behavior, you will find no kinder place on the grid than Lora’s Kindness Café.  But don’t take MY word for it.  Come on down and see for yourself.  The coffee is always freshly brewed, the pastries out-of-this-world, and with an endearing host, Lora’s Kindness Café is guaranteed to become your favorite place to just relax and enjoy quiet conversation with a friend, or maybe even dancing in the street.  And when you do go there, tell ‘em “Josh sent ya”.  You’ll be glad you did

Be there!  Aloha!

JB

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Gravesbury: The RP sim that transcends history and the limitations of the human condition – Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) Reporting

SL Enquirer readers have come to expect this publication to present news on some of the latest trends to hit the SL Community.  Sometimes that may be about a trend setting musician, a new service, or a new entertainment venue.  This month we are exploring the world of Role Playing or “RP”.  All SL Residents are RPers to one extent or another, as we RP the roles of DJ or Host, Supermodel, Business owner, Dancer at a Gentleman’s club, or designer of world-class homes for the discerning buyer.  This month we happened upon an amazing RP community, just in time for the Halloween Season.  But let’s let Jeremy tell you his story in his own words.

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Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB)     Hi Jeremy. Congrats on your selection as this month’s winner of a Spotlight Feature article in the SL Enquirer.   You certainly have an impressive project and build.  Tell me please, what was the inspiration for such an idea?

JM:    Myself and the sim owner ByrneDarkly Cazalet, who was also the sim's builder and landscaper, came up with the idea for Gravesbury Park together when we decided we'd been in the RP scene in SL a long time and were tired of so many RP sims having strict rules and limitations about what certain supernatural races could or could not do and also all the drama, the power-gaming and metagaming and fighting going on between players and especially between sim staff. So, we kept our staff small, just three good friends, and made lore that was a lot less limiting for people. 

JB:     So, tell me.  Just what is Gravesbury all about?

Jeremy Morgan (JM):     Gravesbury Park is set on the coast of Southern New Jersey and was built atop powerful ley lines that saturate the land with arcane magical energy and create a natural crossroads between the mortal world and other realms. Since its founding in the late 1600s, the town has been secretly home to witches, fae, vampires, shape-shifters, and ghosts with the ghostly activity eventually becoming widely accepted while the existence of the other supernatural races remained folklore for centuries. However, everything changed in 1947, when Gravesbury's witches publicly demonstrated the reality of magic, inspiring shape-shifters, fae, and eventually vampires to reveal themselves as well to the general human public and the world over the next few decades. The supernatural races have since learned to co-exist peacefully with the humans and still do to this day, and in 2026 just this year visitors from other planets and dimensions arrived in Gravesbury to join the highly integrated community. 

 

JB:     Wow.  That is some backstory.  What else can you tell us?

JM:     Today, Gravesbury Park stands as an international symbol of coexistence, tolerance, and magical history, attracting tourists, historians, scholars, and supernatural visitors from around the world while fiercely preserving its small-town character through locally owned businesses, independent artists, musicians and craftsmen. There is a thriving live music scene in the town, with bustling nightlife at four different clubs and a boardwalk with amusement park rides and lots of other places to have fun like the bowling alley, skate park, and vintage cinema where you can watch actual streaming movies with your friends and dates.  There is also an undersea area for the merfolk and other aquatic fae.

JB:     So, tell me about the kinds of things that roleplay at your sim will offer to people who decide to join your growing community of creative players

JM:   We offer as I said, lore for the races that allow for more creative freedom for the characters our players develop, and also a lot of fun features of the sim like a network of underground tunnels that take you from one point of the sim to the other, and an underwater community for aquatic faeries, and even a Fae Court where the King of the Unseelie (bad faeries) and the Queen of the Seelie (good faeries) rule over their own kind in Gravesbury and beyond it. 

JB:     What type of guest do you think would most enjoy a visit to Gravesbury?

JM:     Guests who aren't actual players yet who have sent in applications and been approved, they'd enjoy exploring the sim because it has so many wonderful areas and businesses and clubs and beautiful examples of wilderness and nature to get lost in. It's great for photogenic opportunities, many who blog would love to take photos there I'm sure.

JB:     Do you have any special events planned?

JM:     Certainly.  Gravesbury is having its Soft Opening on Saturday, October 10th begining at 10am SLT. There will be two roleplay-based events that day, one going from 10am-12noon SLT at the boardwalk with a DJ and some vendors promoting some of the player-run businesses in the town, and a dance party at the Nightingale LGBTQ+ nightclub going from 1-3pm SLT with a colorful drag queen DJ spinning lively tunes. We hope many of your readers will join us for one or both of these activities.

JB:     But aren’t there already plenty of RP sims in SL?  What is it that makes Gravesbury  different from all the other RP Sims out there?

JM:     Well, as I mentioned, we do things quite differently here. Our lore for our races is not as limiting as a lot you see in other sims, and we have very few rules. Even if a roleplayer has a character that doesn't fit with our lore, we will often make exceptions for them and adapt them to our lore in a way that can work for them and keep their original backstory they had already developed for their character prior to joining our RP community. We also have working amusement park rides, playable bowling alleys and mini-golf, a working movie theater where you can stream movies with friends, and as previously mentioned underground tunnels that are super fun to get lost in.

JB:     Do you have any Social Media sites where can our readers go to learn more about upcoming events or other activities?

JM:   Absolutely!  Come visit us at: https://gravesburypark.wixsite.com/gravesbury-park-sl

You can also find us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/A53RFBBJW

JB:  Is there anything else you would like to share with our SL Enquirer readers?

JM:     I would just like to say that everyone is welcome at Gravesbury Park, New Jersey, all types of characters of all sexual orientations, ethnicities, gender identities, and personalities. We're a very LGBTQ+ friendly sim and we have zero tolerance for racism or bigotry of any kind. Bring your creativity, your imagination, and I'm sure you can find something on our website and the lore for the different races that will work with your character. We look forward to seeing what each person brings to their RP here.

So, there you have it folks.  Direct from the sim admin's mouth.  If you have ever dabbled in RP, or would like to see what all the hype is about, you will find no better place than Gravesbury to get started.  And who knows…you may decide to stay.  Tired of the usual bar-hopping scene, going from venue to venue?   Come check out Gravesbury Park.  And when you do, tell ‘em Josh sent ya. You’ll be glad you did.

Be there!  Aloha!!

JB

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Phoenix Domination Sanctuary - SL's Newest and most exciting Adult Entertainment Venue. Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) Reporting

WOW, Folks.  Here at the SL Enquirer, we pride ourselves on helping to inform our readers about some of the up-and-coming entertainment venues in SL.  This month we have discovered an exciting update to our old friend, The Phoenix Club. The new build, Phoenix Domination Sanctuary, takes the best of The Phoenix Club and expands into a fascinating, and fun, venue that will appeal to a very special clientele.  I was able to track down Max and Gabby Daemon as they were rushing to complete their build in anticipation of a Sept 30 Grand Re-Opening.   But let’s hear the story directly from the owners.

Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB):     Hey Guys… So good to see you again.  I see you have been QUITE busy since last we spoke. Can you tell me about Phoenix Domination Sanctuary?

Max Daemon (lordmaxpleasure) MD: Welcome to Phoenix, Josh. Phoenix is an adult entertainment venue. Venturing into Phoenix is like stepping into a transporter spiriting you to a modern-day Egyptian night club. It’s design is a mix of Egyptian, Cyber- Tek and Art Deco elements making it a unique blend of old and new worlds. It is very elegant and opulent atmosphere offering visitors a blend of Hedonistic & BDSM play. The overall atmosphere is warm, intimate and sexy.  

First it’s important to note we have moved to a much larger sim, this has given us the ability to expand our amenity offering in to different things. We are also changing our name slightly to Phoenix D/S an Adult Entertainment Club. Most notable change is the addition of an after- hours club "Phoenix Underground Domination Sanctuary"  

Gabby Zsun - Daemon (gabrielle.zsun) GZ:  This is to be a private club for Masters, Mistresses, Dominants and slaves, etc.   Only members will be able to access this venue. It's to be active primarily after 10pm SLT time zone until mid-afternoon of the following day. Of course, it is available for use 24/7.

JB:     I understand you have added several new “attractions” to Phoenix Domination Sanctuary that were not there before.  What types of things are you adding?

MD:     Changes or additions have been made to Phoenix. It’s now more of a complex of sorts offering more amenities to our patrons.  It’s important to note that we are moving BDSM /domination activities to Phoenix Underground Domination Sanctuary. Like Phoenix D/S. It is also very upscale venue. It’s a sanctuary of sorts in which slaves and submissives and anyone interested in the BDSM lifestyle can come and safely experience submission and domination activities. There will be included on the premises a very extensive dungeon

We do advise visitors to be aware it has a wide range of hard core and extreme RLV devices. We suggest those interested in BDSM Role Play inquire with us about our secret tunnel :) 

GZ:     It’s also important to note our Dance floor area and Wrestling zone have been expanded and improved. We have also added a volley ball court in which we plan to have nude matches (smiles) and as well expanded greatly the beach area which now includes its own party zone. 

 JB:     I recall last time you were kinda “soft-pedaling" the BDSM side to your club.  Now, with the new build, you seem to be actively leaning into the BDSM aspects.  Why that Change? MD:     Actually, you are not correct, BDSM activities as stated previously have been moved to the Phoenix Domination Venue. This has been done so that our main club would have a much wider appeal to the SL's general adult population.

JB:     I heard that you were looking away from BDSM for the club and the new venture is hard core.  Just how ”Hard Core” are you talking about?

GZ:     The words hard core is open to interpretation. How hard core or extreme can activities be is up to the patrons themselves.  I think one needs to come see the venue for themselves. 

JB:     Will you be providing escorts or subs to help with the “Toys”

MD:     The plan is to have club owned slaves or submissives on hand to entertain and serve patrons. We do not allow escorting anywhere on the sim

JB:     So…what kind of guest are you hoping to attract with the new build?

MD:     The overall changes have been put into place so we would have a much wider appeal to any adult looking to have fun in an adult environment.  For those into BDSM RP Play we have at the opposite side of the island a 2nd Venue we call Domination Sanctuary which is members only private club complete with an extensive dungeon. This is a great venue to explore all aspects of the BDSM- Hedonistic lifestyles in a safe fun environment as well as an ideal venue for D/s Role play Its all up you your own imagination!!

JB:     Did you two do all this yourself?  Or did you have help, and from whom?

GZ:     Pretty much all was designed by Max. However, he had some help, particularly on the technical side of things from Lassey, a very dear friend of his.

JB:     In the original Phoenix club, I recall there were BDSM Toys scattered about the club.  I don’t see them here.  Are they all moving to the Domination Sanctuary?

GZ:     Yes.  Pretty much all the BDSM devices have been moved to Phoenix Domination venue. We are not though specifically a Hedonistic - BDSM environment. We are an entertainment complex, spread out over a 1/2 Simm offering adults a place to come and enjoy a wide range of amenities including not one but two dance areas, a large beach and pool, a wrestling ring and a catfigfht area, a volley ball court in which we plan to have nude matches and more.

JB:     Did you keep the Wrestling Ring?  I really liked that when it was part of the Original

MD:     Yes, and we have expanded and improved the wrestling zone.  However, activities here have been suspended temporarily as we look for a new Wrestling event manager

JB:     Do you have Special events planned?  And if so, how might a reader learn what is going on here at Phoenix Domination Sanctuary?

GZ:     There will be many events to come. We are planning a Grand Reopening, a tentative date is Wednesday Sept 30th.

JB:     Anything else you would like our readers to know?

MD:     Again, we are trying to appeal to a wider adult audience. We are not specifically a BDSM venue. It does play a part in the overall complex but by no means is it a dominant factor. We are a social and sexually oriented environment with a wide variety of offerings to have fun with.  Really one needs come visit us to see for themselves.

We have just moved to a larger sim enabling us to expand and upgrade our sim into a more interactive environment. Note the club is PBR textured & is best viewed at midnight or shared environment settings.  Please visit the club join our group and check out our events calendar to stay abreast of what up at the Phoenix Discord: https://discord.gg/g3nX8Y73 (Phoenix D/s Entertainment) 

GZ:     There is nothing quite like Phoenix anywhere on the Sl grid. In fact, Phoenix is whatever you want it to be. Come explore and see for yourself.    

So there you have it folks, straight from the creator’s mouths.  For a truly unique experience, ya gotta check this place out.  Head on over and have a look at: 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ravenswood/185/90/22

And when you do, tell ‘em “Josh sent ya”.  You’ll be glad you did.

Be there!  Aloha!!

JB

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SL Enquirer- Feedspots 25 Best SecondLife Blogs for 2026: Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) Reporting

SL Enquirer has received many accolades in their 20+ years of existence.  But this recent recognition tops them all, in that this is a recognition from OUTSIDE SecondLife. To get her take on this accomplishment, I was able to catch up with SL Enquire Owner and Founder, Lanai Jarrico.  She was busily updating the list of businesses we support when I found her hard at work in the Office.  I asked her about this most recent award.  This is her story.

Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB):     Hi Lanai.  Let me congratulate you on the SL Enquirer having been selected as one of Feedspots 25 Best Second Life Blogs to Follow in 2026.  Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you subscribe to blogs, news sites, and any website you want to keep up with. According to the FeedSpot Website, the best Second Life blogs are curated and ranked based on multiple factors, including content relevancy, subject expertise, posting frequency, and freshness of content. Blogs with highest credibility within the Second Life space are ranked higher. This list is updated regularly to ensure it reflects the most active, influential, and valuable Second Life blogs on the internet today.

JB:     What does this mean to you as the Owner of SL Enquirer?

Lanai Jarrico (LJ):     Thank you, Josh! I cannot accept this honor alone. Our team and everyone who has contributed to our growth made this possible!  I was surprised to be contacted by Anuj, one of the founders of  FeedSpot. I had no idea The SL Enquirer was included on their website. This means we are not just another blog on the internet, but we are part of a recognised list of Virtual world media sources that provide services to the virtual world and Second Life community. To be in the top 25 Second Life content creators is pretty cool. It means something to me that we are noticed outside of the virtual world. We are making a difference! 

JB:     I know the SL Enquirer has received various recognitions over the years, but have you ever been recognized as a Top Blog? 

LJ:     We have received many awards and plaques through the years for the work we do in Second Life. The closest recognition was probably from SpaceX of SL, but it happened in SL and Elon wasn’t there to hand out the award. I gave a speech, but I wasn't aware it was being live-streamed on YouTube! This one feels different because it is outside of Second Life. I don’t recall ever being recognized as a Top Blogger for a real-world website.  I’m grateful for the recognition from the panel that decided SLE should be on that list.

JB:     Did you submit Your Blog for their consideration, or did they find you? 

LJ:     I didn’t enter any contest or apply for anything. They found me! While sorting through my emails, I came across one from Anuj. At first I wasn’t sure if it was spam or the real deal. I’m glad I gave it a second look. I checked out their website, and to my surprise, it was legit, so I had to share the news with my team.

JB:     I see the Recognition is for being in the top 25, but if we drill down, we see that SL Enquirer actually came in as Number 9 of all the Blogs they reviewed. So you are actually in the Top 10 overall.  How cool is THAT?

 LJ:     That is pretty cool! I hope I don’t have to give a speech; I’m so not ready! lol

 JB:     I understand the SL Enquirer is the longest-running virtual world news source for fans by fans of Second Life(c), featuring events, fashion, music, culture and more.  Just how long has SL Enquirer been serving the Second Life Community? 

 LJ:     SLE has been in Second Life since 2005 when I migrated here from The SIMS Online. I actually created the original news source in TSO back in 2004. It started as a little blog I shared with my circle of friends. I’d write about the random things I was experiencing there. My friends told their friends, their friends told others, and so on. I didn’t set out to be a Media Mogul, but It went viral! With that, I felt a sense of responsibility to continue to spread news and open up SLE to other creative writers who wanted to share their experiences in this unique virtual world. Here we are 20 years later, being recognized outside of Second Life. Amazing.

JB:     In the past year, the SL Enquirer has experienced a major uptick in the number of monthly views.  At last count, you are averaging north of over a Quarter Million views every month.  To what do you attribute this uptick in popularity?

 LJ:     That’s pretty incredible! I’m still trying to wrap my head around the traffic. Last month we closed out with 447,361 views! While reviewing our Analytics, I saw that the majority of readers come from the United States, Asia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. 

 JB:     What advice could you give other Blog owners looking to increase their visibility in the SL Community and beyond?

 LJ:     The only advice I can give is to be original and have fun. If you love what you do, it will show, and readers will follow. Engage with everyone at eye level and treat others the way you’d like to be treated. I’ve come across many bloggers who have lost sight of these simple principles, and it never works for them in the long run. After 20 years of service to the virtual community, I must say it has been an amazing experience. I’ve met so many talented people and learned so much from them.  I appreciate everyone who has followed us through the years and has been so kind and supportive. It is an honor to be part of such a one-of-a-kind environment. 

So, there you have it Folks, the News and Information source you have known and trusted for so long is now being read outside the Virtual World of SecondLife. So, go check ‘em out.  For more information about FeedSpot, be sure to hit up their 55 second video at:   https://www.feedspot.com/rss-reader .  Then see what the Buzz is all about at www.slenquirer.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON DREAM SEEKER ESTATES- INTERVIEW WITH Candy Dreamseeker- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Established in 2007 by Zeebster Colasanti, Dream Seeker Estates has proudly positioned itself as a leader in the virtual real estate market. They are the second-largest private estate in Second Life and the current 2025 Avi Choice Awards recipient.

With parcels ranging from 512m² to 65536m², Dream Seeker Estates has a place you can call home or start a business, and you don’t even have to be a premium member to acquire land! I can speak from firsthand experience about the service DSE provides. The SL Enquirer Media Center has been located in one of its many regions for the past 6 years. I sat down with Candy Dreamseeker to learn more about DSE and what makes it one of the top SL real estate companies on the grid.

Interview with Candy Dreamseeker, Dream Seeker Estates Marketing Manager

Lanai:  Hi Candy, it is a pleasure to meet with you. I know you are a busy lady out here, being a successful Marketing Manager and Corporate Avatar. That is such an important role, Zeebster must be proud.  Let me start by saying thank you for the exceptional service you and all of DSE’s support team provide to not just SLE, but for the many other tenants who call Dream Seeker Estates home. You’ve been on the grid for over 14 years. Can you share with our readers how you discovered Second Life and how you became part of the Dream Seeker Estates team?

Candy: It's a pleasure to meet you too! Thank you so much for the compliments, Zeebster and the entire team are so very proud of all the accomplishments we have made over the years. So, I've actually been part of Second Life for more than 22 years now although Candy was created 14 years ago for DSE. I discovered Second Life after playing another virtual world game, and what immediately captured my attention is that Second Life was a blank canvas and I was so amazed that everything in SL was created by the residents! Back then, Second Life was very different. This was before mesh and sculpty, when the mainland was where everyone gathered and explored. I've had the privilege of watching Second Life grow and evolve over the years, and it's been an incredible journey. It has truly been life-changing for me. Not only have I been able to pursue my creativity, but I also met my RL husband here in 2006! What has kept me here is the freedom to express my creativity and bring even my wildest ideas to life, knowing there would always be others who shared that same passion.

As for Dream Seeker Estates, I was building a family community at the time and wanted an estate company that truly believed in helping communities thrive. I explored several estates, but Dream Seeker Estates immediately stood out. Their team was genuinely engaged, responsive whenever I needed assistance, and made me feel like their residents and the community mattered. It was refreshing to find a company that invested not just in the land, but in the people and the dreams behind it.

Once I became a resident, I quickly understood why Dream Seeker Estates had earned such a strong reputation. Their success comes from a genuine commitment to creating spaces where people feel welcome, supported, and inspired to build communities they truly love. I've now been working with Dream Seeker Estates for more than 17 years and have worn many different hats along the way. Overall, as you said in your opening, seeing our commitment to exceptional service recognized by the community, especially through winning the Avi Choice Award for Favorite Land Company really brought everything full circle for us. We're incredibly grateful to our residents and the community for their trust, support, and recognition over the years.

Lanai: I agree with what you said about DSE and its genuine commitment to the professional services you all provide. I love it here. Behind the scenes, I know there is a lot involved in marketing; in fact,  you play a vital role, as it is what keeps businesses relevant and successful. What does a day in Second Life look like from your perspective as you manage DSE?

Well, no two days are ever the same, and that's one of the things I love most about my role. I usually start my day by checking messages, catching up with our management team, and making sure everything is running smoothly before shifting into marketing mode. From there, every day is a little different. I might be planning events, creating advertisements, managing our social media presence, producing promotional videos, or brainstorming new ways to showcase everything Dream Seeker Estates has to offer.

A big part of my job is connecting with people. We love finding meaningful ways to support our community, from sponsoring charities like Relay for Life and Doctors Without Borders to collaborating with content creators and building partnerships that highlight their creations within our landscaping. At the end of the day, when our residents are excited about their homes, businesses, and events, and we can match that excitement by supporting their vision, I know we've done our job. That's what makes every day worthwhile.

Lanai: I love that.  It takes a strong, dedicated team and a great leader to make it work. Zeebster has definitely established that with Dream Seeker Estates. The website is very well put together and easy to navigate.  Can you share with our readers who makes up the support team and describe their roles?

Candy: The support team consists of Anjel Sweetwater, Lillith Ravenwood, RuRu Macbain, and Trixie Pooh. Each member is a Senior Support Agent with authority to handle nearly all day-to-day estate management: from tier transfers and reclaims to estate manager additions, removals, and escalation to Linden Lab should the need arise. If our support team is unable to resolve the issue, it is escalated to Manager Renae Daines.

Together, the team handles around 4,000 support requests each month through in-world IMs, notecards, our support kiosk, and our web support portal, with Discord support planned for the future.

Lanai: That’s impressive. What type of properties are currently available?

Candy: We have properties that focus on Moderate and Adult Residential, Moderate and Adult Commercial, Moderate Farmland, Moderate Neighborhood, Moderate and Adult Unzoned, and Single-Tenant Homesteads and Full Regions.

Lanai: DSE has it covered with something for everyone! Can you describe the process for first-time land renters?

Candy: We've taken great care to ensure all the necessary information is provided on the land itself. The sign that is present on all of our available properties covers the price per week, the purchase price, how many days are provided with the purchase, the prims, the size, the zoning, and maturity.

Upon landing on a property one of our sales staff reaches out to provide any assistance with the buying process. Some prefer a more hands-off approach while some may prefer more supportive assistance to find their perfect home. This just depends on each individual person and we respect their decision.

Once purchased, the sales agent would walk them through where their tierbox is located, how to contact us for assistance, invite them to the group, and answer any outstanding questions they may have.

Lanai:  That level of support is so helpful. Do you host any specials for your residents? Are there any restrictions?

Candy: We provide a generous referral program in which if you refer someone to Dream Seeker Estates, as long as they have paid for 4 weeks of rent and are new to the estate, we will pay you for bringing them to us. You do not need to own land with us to be paid and it is paid out in Linden Dollars. You can find more information on our referral system by clicking on any of the signs on the parcels or by visiting the support article here: https://support.dreamseekerestates.com/hc/en-us/articles/218286298-Sales-Referrals.

As for restrictions, most of our covenant limitations are aimed at keeping the atmosphere enjoyable, beneficial, and fair for all tenants. This means we encourage tenants to avoid political or religious campaigning simply because it invites conflict.  And if a tenant has questions on if they can or cannot use a space for their specific use-case, they can always reach out to our support team to get a definitive answer. 

Lanai: Readers, DSE also offers Landscaping services; all you have to do is visit the DSE Land store and book an appointment!  

If you are interested in being part of the DSE Team, simply apply at the land store.

 Candy, thank you for taking the time to share what Dream Seeker Estates has to offer the residents of Second Life.  I look forward to meeting some more new neighbors!

Visit Dreameeker Estates Land Store here:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20Seeker/66/51/23

Additional Information

TELEPORT: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20Seeker/66/51/23

WEBSITE: https://www.dreamseekerestates.com

DREAM SEEKER ESTATES SUPPORT: http://support.dreamseekerestates.com/home

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DreamSeekerEstates

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dreamseekerestates/

PRIMFEED: https://www.primfeed.com/candy.dreamseeker

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamSeekerEstates

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Interview with a Florida Man of Second Life: A Public Service Announcement in Disguise- Lanai Jarrico Reporting

You know that moment when you’re at an event, minding your own virtual business, and suddenly some walking red flag in pixelated freebie jeans and T-shirt crashes through local chat like a Category 5 storm? Yeah. That guy.

Every grid has one, but in Second Life we’ve refined him into an art form: The Florida Man of SL.  He lives in everyone’s friend list, or questionable “people you may know” panel. In my case, this suspicious alt-looking avatar fell out of the sky and landed at the Media Center.

In the interest of science, journalism, and keeping from becoming the next “ I got griefed by an Alt named “C0ca1neD0lpHin” story, I decided to sit this dude down for an exclusive interview.

Meet C0ca1neD0lpHin AKA Florida Man of SL( Fake name to conceal his identity)

Lanai: Welcome to SL Enquirer, where everyone is welcome. Just don’t act up and find out. So, for the record, who are you and what exactly do you do in Second Life?

Florida Man of SL: Name’s (BLEEP), but my friends call me “Bro.”  I’m a visionary entrepreneur, social influencer, club owner, DJ, security expert, land tycoon, and part-time relationship coach.  Currently between clubs, lands, fans, and relationships, but that's just because the grid isn’t ready for my next big thing yet.

PSA: if someone’s SL profile says they’re a CEO/ Influencer/Land Baron/DJ/Secuirty all in one, they’re not a mogul.   They’re a walking ToS violation in freebie gear.  Ask for one concrete thing they actually run that you can visit right now.

Lanai: So… “ between clubs” is an interesting way to spell “ I have a Marketplace store with three free boxes from 2012.” What happened to your last venue and why is your avatar a literal 1st generation being from the beta days?

Florida Man of SL:  Listen,  I prefer to be called vintage.  Going back to your question, that club was legendary.  We had the best traffic money can buy.  I would have kept it open, but the staff was toxic, the DJs wanted pay, the landlord expected rent, and the grid lagged my vibe. So I shut it down on principle.  Also, the estate manager banned me, but that’s political.

PSA: Any club or “business” owner who blames everybody else (staff, DJs, haters, lag) and never once says “ I planned poorly” is telling you exactly how they’ll treat you when things go wrong.  Screenshot the excuses, not the promises.

Lanai:Uh Ok… I’m sure that’s how it went down. Anyway, walk me through a typical day in the life of a Florida Man of SL.

Florida Man of SL: Wait. How did you know I’m from Florida?

Lanai: Wild guess.

Florida Man of SL: Oh. You are good!  I wake up in my skybox. Rez a 4096 prim truck on a 512 parcel and check my notecards. Then I send out about 150 group invites that nobody asked for, drop a logo on at least three other people’s dance floors “ by accident,” and hit up every woman within a 30-meter radius with “ Hey sexy, voice?” After that, I stand in at Welcome center and tell everyone how rich I am. 

PSA: Unsolicited group invites= digital spam

 Randomly dropping objects on other people’s land= tacky and reportable

“Hey sexy, Voice?” as an opener= automatic mental recycle bin.

Mute Early. Mute often

Lanai: While wearing freebie shoes?... SMH.  Let's talk about money, since you swear you’re a tycoon. How do you “do business” on the grid?

Florida Man of SL: Correction, vintage shoes.  Easy. You make a group, call it something important like “ official SL Security Department”, then sell “ staff tags” for 500L a pop.  You tell people they’ll get paid “ from tips” but never actually set up a tip jar. Then you spam local: Advertising slots available!  Serious business owners only!” and wait for someone new to hand you their rent money because you have a logo.

PSA: Real advertisers will show you their website, traffic numbers, and how long they’ve been around.  Ask, “Can you show me examples of other ads you’re running right now?” If they can’t produce anything except a group tag and an attitude, keep your lindens in your pocket. 

Lanai: Has anyone ever told you that is the worst business advice you can offer?  I can see you’ve been around a while and should know better but honestly I’m not even surprised at this point. What are your thoughts on the “old” SL versus the new, grown-up virtual world community?

Florida Man of SL: Back in the day, this grid was wild. No mesh, no rules, just bling shoes, camping chair, and voice arguments that lasted three days.  Now you people got decor themes and event calendars and “ brand reputations.” Disgusting. I respect it though. Makes it easier to spot the suckers.  If your profile has “ New to SL, please help” in 2026, that’s basically an open wallet with legs.

PSA: We were all new once. Help people, but don’t fund strangers' “business ideas”. If someone’s first real conversation with you includes the word “loans,” “ invest,” or sponsor my land,” that’s not a friendship; that’s a sales pitch.

Lanai: Am I missing something here? I don’t know if you are serious or just being an outdated griefer at this point. Since you are such a “businessman”, what are your top money-making tips for the average SL resident that I can suggest to do the total opposite?

Florida Man: Easy. Step one: Stop trying to get rich off one event where your cousin’s DJing from his phone on hotel Wifi. You are no Coachella.  You are a skybox with lag,

Step two: If your brand is a packed profile full of “no drama”, no BS, good vibes only” I already know you’re about to bring the drama, BS, and terrible vibes… and probably ask for a discount on top of it. Step three: if you actually want to make money? Show up, same name, same place, same hours, every week. Consistency is more powerful than whatever glitter body oil you’re using on your dance team.

PSA: “I opened a club”! It's not a business plan.  Have a schedule, have a list, have someone on staff who can answer an IM without rage quitting. If you disappear for two weeks and come back with a new logo, that’s not a “rebrand”; that’s ghosting with extra steps.

Lanai: Ok so you are serious? I’m so damn confused at this point. Any last words for the good people of Second Life? I have a business to run.

Florida Man of SL: Yeah. Stop trying to impress everybody and start paying attention. Read profiles, read group notices, read fine print on the “ too good to be true” land deal.  If you’re having fun, not broke, and constantly rage-quitting? You’re already doing better than half this grid.

Lanai: Rage- quitting? OK… on that spiritually confusing note, we’ll wrap it up here. Whether you are a Florida Man of SL, a tired club owner, or just figuring out why your hair is attached to your spine, remember: the grid is what you make of it. Try not to make it a crime scene. Just remember that in SL, not everybody knows what they are doing, most are winging it, and half of us rezzed bald and half naked in the middle of a crowd at one point in time. Be an SL community team player have fun, be kind and tip your hosts, mute the gesture spammer, refrain from public disputes, and if all else fails, blame lag and log out.

PSA: At the end of the day, this is a pixel world with very real money and very real emotions wired into it. Laugh, document your stupid moments, protect your wallet, and remember you can always… just log out and come back refreshed and ready to bring your creativity. If logging in becomes a chore instead of bringing you joy. What’s the whole point?

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