When it comes to education, Tallahassee is a leader in the country, recently being ranked the 12th most educated community. Studies of national growth find a clear connection between the economic success of nations and their human capital.
Some say Tallahassee means "beautiful land" or "natural beauty," while others say it's an Apalachee Indian word meaning "old town." Let's split the difference and say Tallahassee is a beautiful old town.
There is a revolution taking hold in America and it is unlike any we have seen before. You may not be aware of it yet, but Tallahassee is playing a role.
While porch swings have been used in other cities such as Montreal and even Tampa, people like Jay Revell, executive director of the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, see them as the ideal symbol to capture Tallahassee’s charm.
The next Capital City Date Night event in downtown Tallahassee is Wednesday evening — a performance of dueling pianos at Clyde’s and Costello’s on South Adams Street.
Sense of place comes from human-scale objects that catch people’s attention and make them notice their surroundings. It starts with beautification and leads to larger physical projects.
A working farm, run by mostly young people, has taken root. It began in 2011 and ever since, it’s grown into a living, breathing example of what can thrive when residents put their minds together.
Cascades Park is just not the place for those who simply want to find something to whine and complain about local government. It is too spectacular, too beautiful and too genius for that.
