Do you have an idea that could change the way we experience Tallahassee? You could win funding from a pool of $5 million from the Knight Foundation. Find out how in Byron Dobson's latest column for the Tallahassee Democrat.
As recognition for her hard work and dedication to North Florida, 850 Business Magazine presented KCCI Executive Director, Betsy Couch, with a Pinnacle Award this year. Couch is also profiled in the magazine and appears on the cover.
On a hot Saturday in October, an ice pop saved my life. Not just any ice pop, but a Mexican-style fresh fruit creation from Frenchtown Heritage Market vendor Mosaic Paletas.
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.
