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WELCOME
HOME
GET TO KNOW TALLAHASSEE
OUR LIFESTYLE, OUTDOORS, COST OF LIVING, OUR PEOPLE
Tallahassee
is our
Hometown
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to make decisions that are right for you and for our community.
We hope you choose Tallahassee for your home, too.
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We choose to live here because the Tallahassee area is the capital of the quality of life in
Florida. There are many reasons – but here are just 100 things we love about living here:
Canopy Roads | Magnolia Trees | Oak Trees and Spanish Moss | Azaleas | Beautiful Rivers and Springs | Wildlife | Pine Forests | Maclay Gardens
Lake Hall | Miccosukee Greenway | The Capital | The Capitol | Lake Lafayette | Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park | Park Avenue Chain of Parks | Forest
Meadows | Dorothy B. Oven Park | The Rattlers | The Seminoles | Jimbo Fisher | Great Local Restaurants | The Marching Chiefs | Football Season
| Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Tennis Leagues | Tallahassee Ballet | Lemoyne Art Museum | Summer Showers | Moderate Winters | The First
Freeze of the Year | Beautiful Autumn | Tropical Climate | Bradley’s Country Sausage | Tallahassee Little Theatre | Andrew’s Grill and 228 | Capitol
Dolphins Fountain | Family-Oriented | Leroy Collins Library | Bradfordville Blues Club | Red Hills Horse Trials | Railroad Square Art Park | St. Marks
Trail | The Old Capitol | Sue Dick’s Smart Leadership | 3 Great Higher Ed Institutions: FSU, FAMU & TCC | 60 Days of Legislative Madness | Lake
Ella | Concerts | Best Parks in the Country | Mission San Luis | Springtime Tallahassee | Winter Festival | Downtown Getdowns | Lunch in the Park
| Downtown Farmers Market | Holiday Lights Downtown | Tallahassee Magazine | Kayaking | Seven Days of Opening Nights | North Florida Fair |
Market Days | Thriving Artistic Community | Rolling Hills | Sense of Community | Front Porch Neighborhoods | Great Local Bands | Exhilarating
Hiking and Biking Trails | Florida Supreme Court | The View from the 22nd Floor of the Capitol | Opening Day of Legislative Session |
Goodwood Plantation | Gulf Winds Track Club | The Challenger Learning Center’s IMAX Theatre | Tallahassee Film Festival | Frisbee at
Harriman Circle | Museum of Florida History | Pops in the Park | The Junior Museum |
Variety of Churches | Small Town Feel | Tallahassee Regional Airport | Gorgeous Sunsets |
Being the Florida Headquarters: The Capital for Business, Politics and Education | Greek Food
Festival | Passionate Local Leaders | Small Town Charm and Tight-Knit Community | Great
Place to Raise a Family | Great Schools | The Mag Lab | United Way of the Big Bend | Hospitals
| Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Our Teachers | Local Volunteers | The Junior
League | All of Our First Responders: Police, Fire, Sheriff Departments | The Tallahassee
Democrat | Brokaw-McDougall House | The Capital Press Corps | Beautiful Neighborhoods
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CHOOSE TALLAHASSEE I 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
A warm Southern welcome for newcomers
to our fair city, from current Mayor
John R. Marks III and Nick Maddox,
chairman of the Leon County Board of
County Commissioners.
8Welcome to Tallahassee
Capitol history, average temps and origins
on the city’s lengthy moniker are just a
few of the fun facts included in this round
up on Florida’s capital city.
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About Tallahassee
Learn more about what makes this city
vibrant, from the buzzing political scene
to top-rated educational institutions to
the close proximity to sugary-white Gulf
of Mexico beaches. There is plenty to
experience in and around Tallahassee.
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Cost of Living
No state or local taxes make the cost of
living more than affordable here. This is a
major draw for those looking for ways to
live better for less.
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Health
Options for health care in Tallahassee
continue to grow, offering a virtual
smorgasbord of medical facilities,
clinics, top-rated doctors and specialists,
and beyond.
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Volunteering
Volunteerism is a way of life for
Tallahasseeans, and those that want to get
involved in giving back have any number
of ways in which to do so.
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Lifestyle
This portion of the state is a perfect blend
of slow and easy Southern hospitality and
a slew of cultural festivals and events that
will keep your calendar full of options.
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Outdoors
When you’re ready to get outdoors, any
number of trails, parks, rivers and lakes
await with untold adventure. Fishing,
hunting, hiking, swimming and camping
are all popular outdoors pastimes in and
out of the city limits.
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Education
Home to several major institutions of
higher education, and a smattering of
other smaller private colleges, learning is a
lifelong endeavor here.
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Hosts
Choose Tallahassee hosts are a
combination of longtime Tallahassee
residents and transplants from other areas
of the country, all of whom stand ready to
help welcome you to our fair city.
www.choosetallahassee.com
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Housing
Housing is part of what makes living here
so affordable. Even better, it’s plentiful,
which means that virtually no part of
town is off limits in terms of finding the
home of your dreams for your budget.
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Rowland Publishing
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Our People
A number of people that have “made it
big” hail from the capital city, including
actress Cheryl Hines and astronaut
Norman Thagard.
COVER PHOTO COURTESY LEON COUNTY TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT (GOODWOOD MUSEUM & GARDENS)
INTRODUCTION
Greetings:
On behalf of the citizens of Tallahassee and Leon County, we would like to welcome you to our beautiful and
hospitable community.
From the moment you enter our great community, you will see the pride we have in our gorgeous landscape
— the canopy roads, rolling hills and wonderful natural lakes and rivers that are characteristic to our region.
In addition to its serene beauty, our community offers an array of activities and attractions that range from
our cultural events, museums, galleries and historical landmarks to our championship athletic teams. As the
Capital of the nation’s fourth largest state, Tallahassee and Leon County offer the amenities of living in a
bustling environment while preserving the small town Southern charm, hospitality and warmth that is unique
to our community.
We boast a strong educational system and are proud to be home to three prestigious higher education institutions:
Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Tallahassee Community College.
Our diverse heritage and educational excellence make our community home to some of the brightest and most
involved citizens in the country. It is a community that continues to grow and improve itself.
We are honored that you are considering Tallahassee and Leon County as your new home. We invite you to
become our newest neighbor and enjoy the natural beauty and Southern charm that has made this special place
our home.
With Best Regards,
JOHN R. MARKS, IIINICK MADDOX
Mayor, City of Tallahassee
Chairman, Leon County Board
of County Commissioners
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WELCOME TO TALLAHASSEE
Tallahassee
Almanac
FACTS, FIGURES AND JUST PLAIN
FUN STUFF TO KNOW
• At 22 stories, Florida’s
Capitol is the tallest
building in the city. The
modern structure was built
behind the more classically
styled “old” Capitol,
which was supposed to be
demolished after the new
building was completed.
However, the Historic
Capitol was preserved,
and the juxtaposition of
the old and new buildings
creates a unique vista for
those driving westward on
Apalachee Parkway.
• Tallahassee was the only
Confederate capital east of
the Mississippi River that did
not fall to the Union Army.
• Historians suspected that
Hernando de Soto wintered
in Tallahassee in 1539
during his explorations, but
it wasn’t until 1987 that a
state archaeologist, the late
B. Calvin Jones, pinpointed
and excavated the site. Just
about a mile away from the
Capitol building, it is the only
site in the U.S. definitively
associated with the de Soto
expedition and is believed
to be the site of the first
Christmas mass celebrated in
the New World.
Capitol
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• Unlike most of Florida,
Tallahassee has four
definite seasons. Many
of the trees turn colors in
the fall and in the winter
months, Tallahassee can
experience temperatures that
lend themselves to putting
another log on the fire. The
city has had measureable
snowfall seven times in the
past 120 years. The most
snow, 2.8 inches, fell in
February 1958, and the
last time it snowed was in
December 1989, when 1
inch was recorded.
• Tallahassee’s average
annual rainfall is 63.31
inches, with July normally
being the wettest month
(average of 8.09 inches) and
October being the driest
(average of 3.31 inches).
• High temperatures range
from an average 63.8º F in
January to 91.9º F in July.
Lows range from an average
39.2º F in January to 71.4º
F in August.
• Tallahassee is the capital
of Florida because it
is midway between St.
Augustine and Pensacola.
The city was incorporated
on Dec. 9, 1825. Florida
became a state on March 3,
1845, with the signature of
President John Tyler on his
last day in office.
• The name “Tallahassee”
comes from the Creek Indians
and means “old town.”
• Leon County was
established on Dec. 29, 1824,
and is named after Spanish
explorer Juan Ponce de Leon.
ABOUT TALLAHASSEE
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Why Choose Tallahassee?
CONGRATULATIONS! After a lifetime of hard
work, careful planning and prudent decisions,
you’re finally free to think about where you
want to live the next phase of your life.
And you’re in luck. As you consider the factors
that appeal to you in a relocation destination,
you’ve happened upon a wonderful choice that
fits all your priorities — Tallahassee, Florida.
Tallahassee invites you to come here and enjoy
the best of your life.
Basking in a warm, sunny climate, Tallahassee has just
what millions of Americans 50-plus are looking for. They
say this is the city where spring begins. Flowers bloom
every February, and the city glories in a blaze of colorful
azaleas, redbuds and dogwoods. Summers are long, warm
and relaxing — with golf available 12 months a year.
Autumns are warm and sunny.
Tired of shoveling snow and mushing through slush in
those gray, dreary, bone-chilling months? It’s snowed in
Tallahassee just seven times in our history — and every
time it does, we take a picture for our museums! Here,
winter is refreshingly cool, with some January nights that
are perfect for a crackling fire in the fireplace. Yet on a
sunny winter afternoon, you may find yourself strolling
comfortably outdoors in shorts and a T-shirt.
We offer great health care — a community with two
ABOUT TALLAHASSEE
outstanding hospitals, the best Medicare
coastal wind zone where homeowners’
health plan in America and a medical
insurance can be very expensive.
school that specifically focuses on caring
You can choose from housing options of
for patients 50-plus. A world-class research
all kinds.
hospital is 90 minutes away, less time than
Tallahasseeans savor life in a beautiful
it often takes to drive across a
setting of rolling hills, historic
major city, and Mayo Clinic
live oaks and Southern charm,
has a center a short drive away.
an hour or so from spectacular
For
outdoor
And housing costs in
white-sand beaches. There’s
sports
Tallahassee are affordable.
year-round golf at numerous
There’s no state or local
courses, year-round tennis at
enthusiasts,
personal income tax (forbidden
city-owned Forestmeadows
Tallahassee
by the state Constitution);
and miles of greenways and
groceries and medicine are
trails. You’ll soon discover a
and the Big
tax-free; no “car tax” on
year-round array of festivals
Bend are
personal property; $50,000 in
and celebrations, ranging from
available property tax relief
next door to a Saturday downtown art
for homeowners age 65-plus;
festival and football season’s
paradise.
plenty of available housing
Downtown Getdowns to
(example: a three-bedroom,
farmer’s markets, Tallahassee’s
two-bath home with attached
own Springtime variation on
garage in a good neighborhood
Mardi Gras, the Seven Days of
often sells for $175,000 or
Opening Nights arts festival,
less). The Gulf is less than an hour away, yet
the colorful Red Hills annual equestrian
Tallahassee lies outside of the high-priced
event and enough fun and quirky small10
town festivals within an hour’s drive to
keep you having fun every other weekend
for a year. Ever been to Mule Day?
With two major universities and a large
community college, you’ll be inspired by a
thriving life of the mind. An active Osher
Lifelong Learning program stands ready
to help you explore exciting experiences
of learning and personal growth. Attend
plays at one of the nation’s leading
theater schools, attend a local ballet or
the Tallahassee Symphony, marvel at the
interplay of light and shadow in the work
of internationally known painter Dean
Gioia or check out our hip, funky arts scene
at Railroad Square. Soak up history from
conquistadors to Civil Rights heroes, or
engage in our lively political scene (capital
of the fourth largest state in the nation).
Front-row (and inexpensive!) seats await
you at some of the most exciting sporting
events around. From football’s Deion
Sanders and Warrick Dunn to baseball’s
J.D. Drew and Buster Posey, Hall of Fame
sports greats come to Tallahassee to make
their mark before they go pro.
For
outdoor
sports
enthusiasts,
Tallahassee and the Big Bend are next
door to paradise. There’s great salt and
freshwater fishing, more than 160,000
acres of national forest right next door,
kayaking, great hiking trails, wilderness
ABOUT TALLAHASSEE
NEWCOMERS
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areas an hour away from downtown,
outstanding hunting and scores of miles
of bike trails. Huge stretches of the
countryside are public green space. And
our canopy roads offer a serene beauty that
you can’t find anywhere else.
The Capital City offers fine dining at
reasonable prices, from award-winning
chefs who put a fresh new twist on prized
traditions to classical French, Asian,
Italian, steakhouses, Deep South barbecue
joints and just about anything else you’re
hungry for. Did we mention our great Gulf
seafood? Is your mouth watering yet?
We’re a community that’s big enough to
offer virtually anything you want or need,
yet small enough to lose that big-city stress.
Traffic? Sure — but here, we call it a “rush
minute.”
Best of all, Tallahassee is a place where
Southern hospitality is more than a slogan,
it’s a treasured way of life. This is a diverse
community that welcomes people of every
background, ethnicity and faith. Whatever
your background, wherever you’re from,
we are very glad you’re here. Check out
Choose Tallahassee’s unique Red Carpet
Team; making you feel personally welcome
is their mission in life!
Y’all come on down and visit — then fall
in love and stay!
lanning on making
Tallahassee your retirement
destination? You could not
possibly make a better choice!
There are many reasons that
Tallahassee should be considered
the very best location in Florida
for retirees. On the top of your
list should be the opportunity
to become involved in the
Tallahassee Women’s Newcomers’
Club (TWNC).
Started in 1973, the Newcomer
organization has welcomed ladies
into this community for more than
four decades. The motto for this
group of over 200 women is: “A
stranger is simply a friend I have
never met.” Truly, this organization
was formed for the purpose of
welcoming new members to the
community, providing them with
social activity and giving them the
opportunity to become acquainted
with other residents.
“Newcomers” may not
necessarily be an accurate name
for this club, as some members
joined over 10 years ago. The
Newcomers’ Club has provided
them with a vehicle for social
interaction, and they have chosen
to continue by being actively
involved in welcoming new
members to Tallahassee and
enjoying the many benefits of this
wonderful organization.
At the monthly luncheon
meetings the club features either
a leading speaker from our
community or a planned activity,
such as the yearly fashion show or
themed calendar party. Luncheon
meetings are held either at the
Golden Eagle Country Club or
are a potluck affair held at the
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
hall. A monthly coffee held at a
member’s home provides a perfect
opportunity to mingle and meet
new friends.
In addition to the monthly
luncheons and coffees, TWNC
features more than 30 high
interest activity groups for
members’ enjoyment. These
break-off groups have been
formed as a result of member
interest. There are several book
clubs, groups that play bridge,
bunco, mahjongg and pinochle,
three different foreign language
groups, a photography group, a
crafters consortium and groups
that enjoy dining out or attending
chick flicks. In addition there are
occasional field trips to areas of
interest in the community. Many
members feel the best thing about
Newcomers is that you can have
as little or as much involvement as
you so desire.
One of the most popular groups
in the Newcomer Organization
is known as the Music Makers.
This lively group of women
shares a love of music and song,
performing regularly for local
senior groups, at nursing homes
and church organizations, and
twice a year for club members in
the spring and winter months.
Doing so they feel as though they
are performing a service to their
community. As the Music Makers
are always welcoming others who
love to sing, this group might be a
natural choice for you.
If you are interested in
forging new friendships and are
looking forward to the natural
companionship and support
offered by others in your same
situation, then Tallahassee offers
you the very best there is under
the guise of the Tallahassee
Women’s Newcomers’ Club.
For additional information
contact Geri (850) 668-1462,
Louise (850) 668-0884, email
tallynewcomers@comcast.
net, visit the club’s website at
tallahasseenewcomers.com,
or find them on Facebook at
Tallahassee Newcomers Club.
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COST OF LIVING
State and
Local Taxes
STATE TAXES
One factor that makes Tallahassee so
affordable is the lack of a state or local
personal income tax. It’s forbidden by
the state constitution and would take a
statewide vote to reverse — a vote that no
state politician wants to propose. Florida
also has no tax on intangible personal
property. (The state used to tax personal
stocks, bonds and mutual funds, but that
was repealed in 2007.)
SALES TAX
The statewide sales tax is 6 percent. Leon
County levies an additional 1.5 percent,
making the local sales tax rate 7.5 percent.
One penny of that goes to support local
government infrastructure, while the half
penny is a surtax that pays for capital
improvements at local schools.
Items exempt from sales tax include
food, prescribed medications, most
household remedies, many prosthetic and
orthopedic appliances, optical goods and
some other medical items. In addition,
most infant supplies are exempt, as well
as some fertilizers and garden items.
Cosmetics and toilet articles are taxable
as is food prepared on the seller’s premises
and sold for immediate consumption.
LOCAL TAXES
PROPERTY TAX
Homes purchased in Florida are subject
to a property tax based on the value of
the property. Certain exemptions are
available to widows and widowers,
residents who are blind or have other
physical disabilities, and people ages 65
years and older.
Florida residents who own a property
that is also their permanent residence are
eligible for a homestead exemption of up
to $50,000.
The “Save Our Homes” amendment to
the Florida Constitution, added in 1995,
limits the annual increase in assessment
value to 3 percent for properties with
homestead exemption.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Goods such as furniture and equipment
owned by a business or goods that are
rented or leased are subject to the personal
property tax.
• Household goods and personal effects are
not subject to the personal property tax.
• Inventory (goods held for sale by a
business) is exempt from the personal
property tax.
• Motor vehicles, boats, airplanes, trailers,
coaches and certain mobile homes are not
subject to the personal property tax but
instead may pay a licensing fee.
Personal property tax returns are filed
with the county property appraiser. This
tax is calculated at the property value
times the tax rate.
DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
A documentary stamp tax is applied to
documents transferring ownership in
Florida property. This tax is levied at 70
cents per $100. A tax also is applied to
certain renewal notes, bonds, mortgages,
liens and other written obligations to pay.
This tax is levied at 35 cents per $100.
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Florida’s corporate income tax rate is
5.5 percent. Corporations that conduct
business or receive income in Florida
must file a corporate income-tax return.
Sole proprietorships are exempt. Tax
liability is computed using federal
taxable income.
Businesses located in enterprise zones,
which encourage development in struggling
areas, may be eligible for incentives like
tax breaks. They also may receive various
tax credits for making donations to
approved community-based organizations
or government agencies, contributing to
nonprofit scholarship funds, producing
renewable energy or investing in certain
environmentally friendly technologies.
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HEALTH
An Abundance
of Healthcare
Options Await You
A
growing region has need of expanded health
care options and Tallahassee’s
hospitals, universities, colleges and the
private sector have joined forces to insure the best
is available — from cancer and birthing centers
to surgical and urgent care facilities — while at
the same time creating a learning environment to
educate the next generation of health care workers.
Here, world-class health care is not just a saying
but a reality. Our health care footprint is not
limited by county or state lines, and the quality of
care offered consistently wins national recognition.
Capital Health Plan is a local health maintenance
organization with a network of 150 primary care
doctors and 400 specialists serving more than
125,000 members in the Tallahassee area. It’s rated
as one of the top health care programs in the nation,
especially when it comes to patient satisfaction. In
2012 CHP ranked third nationally (and tops in
Florida) in a performance review released by the
National Committee for Quality Assurance and has
a “5 Star” Medicare Advantage plan — one of only
three in the country.
The best of both worlds is offered with the nonprofit and private hospitals serving the region
— Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Capital
Regional Medical Center.
With a staff of 500 physicians representing 50
specialties, the non-profit Tallahassee Memorial is
the seventh largest hospital in Florida. The 772-bed
acute care facility provides private patient rooms
and has been designated by the state as a Level II
trauma center. A wide range of services includes a
small psychiatric hospital, a cancer center (which is
affiliated with the renowned Moffitt Cancer Center
in Tampa and the Shands Cancer Center at the
HEALTH
University of Florida in Gainesville) and
a heart and vascular center. Because of
increasing demand, a new, free-standing
ER near Interstate 10 and Thomasville
Road, which includes a separate entrance
for pediatric patients, is scheduled for
completion in the summer of 2013.
A new state-of-the-art daVinci HD
surgical system, a cancer center, the only
pediatric emergency room in the Big
Bend region, the area’s only Tomotherapy
treatment center and a separate health
care center and 24-hour emergency room
in neighboring Gadsden County, are just
some of the benefits that Capital Regional
Medical Center brings to the Tallahassee
area. The private hospital, which has only
private rooms and provides a full range
of services, is owned by HCA and early
in 2013 officially opened a $15 million
expansion that included two new floors.
A collaboration between Tallahassee
Memorial Hospital and 35 local physicians
from several area practices, led to the Red
Hills Surgical Center, a 17,000-squarefoot multi-specialty ambulatory surgery
center designed to answer the shortage
of operating rooms. The recently opened
facility features five operating rooms and
several pre-op and recovery rooms and
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is being used by physicians representing
four specialties including: Otolaryngology
(Ear, Nose and Throat), Orthopedic
Surgery, General Surgery and Obstetrics/
Gynecology.
Area medical interests have also
collaborated with the local hospitals and
universities to train the next generation of
medical workers, from nurses to doctors.
The surgical center for one, is a prime
example as it provides an observation
area for nursing and medical students to
observe surgeries.
The College of Medicine at Florida
State University was formed with the goal
of providing the state with more doctors
specializing in family medicine. And, not
surprisingly, it has consistently ranked
among the top five schools in the nation
for the percentage of graduates choosing
to do that. More than 1,700 doctors
around Florida have agreed to take on
FSU’s medical students for one-on-one
training. Out of the first 450 graduates,
67 percent went into primary care.
Florida A&M University has one of
the largest colleges of pharmacy in the
nation, expanding its operations from the
main campus located in Tallahassee by
opening extension campuses in Miami,
Jacksonville, Tampa and Crestview. These
campuses, all affiliated with a major
teaching medical center, create outstanding
clinical training opportunities for the
student, provide unlimited opportunities
for research and support the infrastructure
for the college’s statewide commitment to
pharmacy education and public service.
The college has produced more than 2,500
graduates, representing 20 percent of the
nation’s African-American pharmacists.
Graduates average a 92 percent first-time
passage rate on the National Board of
Pharmacy Examination.
The
82,000-square-foot
Ghazvini
Center houses nearly all of Tallahassee
Community
College’s
health
care
programs and is located in the growing
medical complex that includes the Red
Hills Surgical Center and Tallahassee
Memorial Hospital. Accompanied by
cutting-edge technology, students’ training
includes responding to emergencies in
simulated real-time settings. The Ghazvini
Center also houses classrooms, conference
rooms, a library, laboratory space and a
simulation center. The center is expected
to allow TCC to increase enrollment in
health care programs by 100 percent in
five years.
HEALTH
HOSPITALS
WALK-IN CLINICS
Capital Regional Medical Center
2626 Capital Medical Blvd.
(850) 325-5000
capitalregionalmedicalcenter.com
ExpressCare
2626 Capital Medical Blvd. (850) 325-4211
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospital of Tallahassee
1675 Riggins Road
(850) 656-4800
Select Specialty Hospital
1554 Surgeons Drive
(850) 219-6800
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
1300 Miccosukee Road
(850) 431-1155
tmh.org
Urgent Care Center at TMH
1541 Medical Drive
(850) 431-6824
Patients First
1690 N. Monroe St.
(850) 385-2222
505 Appleyard Drive
(850) 576-8988
2907 Kerry Forest Parkway
(850) 668-3380
3258 N. Monroe St.
(850) 562-2010
1160 Apalachee Parkway
(850) 878-8843
1706 E. Mahan Drive
(850) 877-7164
3401 Capital Circle N.E.
(850) 386-2266
WOMEN’S CLINICS
North Florida Women’s Health &
Counseling Service
1345 Cross Creek Circle
(850) 877-3183
northfloridawomenshealth.com
Open Door Women’s Clinic
410 E. Sixth Ave.
(850) 222-7077
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING
SUCCESSFUL LONGEVITY
Membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The
Florida State University means you join a richly dynamic
community of adults 50 years and older who understand the
role of active learning in optimal aging.
OLLI at FSU offers six- and three-week classes each spring,
fall and early summer. Classes are taught by faculty from
FSU, TCC, FAMU and leaders in our community. You don’t
need a degree to join — and there are no tests or homework!
You can participate in eld trips, noontime lectures, a book
club, a writers group and other special events and exciting
travel. Minimal fees for membership and classes.
For more information, call 850.644.3520
or visit www.olli.fsu.edu
Come for the classes … Stay for the friendships!
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
at The Florida State University
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering
Opportunities
V
olunteering is a way of life for
Tallahasseeans, and there are many
ways for residents to give back to
the community through community service
organizations, churches and clubs.
VolunteerLEON, a division of Leon
County Government, is a one-stop
service connecting potential volunteers
with a broad array of community
organizations in need of help. For more
information, call (850) 606-1970 or visit
volunteerleon.org. United Way of the Big
Bend provides volunteer opportunities in
several different areas. Founded in 1943,
it provides help to the community through
youth development, emergency services,
promotion of physical health, children’s
services, senior services, family support,
services to persons with disabilities,
community support and substance abuse
treatment. To get involved, call (850)
414-0844 or visit uwbb.org.
Advocacy Center for Persons with
Disabilities
2728 Centerview Drive, Ste 102 (850) 488-9071
Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee
317 E. Call St.
(850) 386-2778
America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend
110 Four Points Way
(850) 562-3033
American Cancer Society
2619 Centennial Blvd, Suite 101 (850) 297-0588
American Heart Association, Florida Affiliate
2851 Remington Green Circle, Ste C(850) 878-3885
American Lung Association of Florida/Big
Bend Region
539 Silver Slipper Lane, Ste A (850) 386-2065
American Red Cross
1115 Easterwood Drive
(850) 878-6080
Apalachee Center
2634 Capital Circle N.E.
(850) 523-3333
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
2414 Mahan Drive
(850) 488-0055
Better Breathers Support Group
539 Silver Slipper Lane, Ste A (850) 386-2065
Big Bend Area Health Education Center
325 John Knox Road, Building M,
Ste 200 (850) 224-1177
Big Bend Cares
2201 S. Monroe St. (850) 656-2437
Big Bend Hospice
1723 Mahan Center Blvd. (850) 878-5310
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
2921 Roberts Ave.
(850) 574-2288
Big Bend Homeless Coalition
2729 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 576-5566
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Tallahassee
565 E. Tennessee St.
(850) 386-6002
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CHOOSE TALLAHASSEE
Here is a list of other volunteer/
nonprofit organizations:
VOLUNTEERING
Boy Scouts of America
2032 Thomasville Road
(850) 576-4146
Capital Area Community Action Agency
309 Office Plaza Drive
(850) 222-2043
Capital Region YMCA
2001 Apalachee Parkway
(850) 877-6151
Catholic Charities
1380 Blountstown Highway
(850) 222-2180
Center for Independent Living of
North Florida
1823 Buford Court (850) 575-9621
Children’s Home Society
1801 Miccosukee Commons Drive(850) 921-0772
Communities In Schools
444 Appleyard Drive, Building 11,
Ste 298 (850) 201-9750
Community Services of North Florida
1821 Academic Way
(850) 644-6958
Covenant Hospice
1545 Raymond Diehl Road,
Suite 102
(850) 575-4998
Florida Division of Blind Services
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1114 (850) 245-0300
ECHO Outreach Ministries
702 W. Madison St.
(850) 224-3246
Elder Care Services
2518 W. Tennessee St.
850) 921-5554
Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend
1215 Lee Ave., Suite M-4 (850) 222-1777
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
2868 Mahan Drive, Ste 1
(850) 878-2196
Florida Children’s Forum
2807 Remington Green Circle (850) 681-7002
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
1311-A Paul Russell Road(850) 297-2000
Florida Council of the Blind
1531 Dempsey Mayo Road
(850) 422-7752
Florida Institute of Rehabilitation Education
1286 Cedar Center Drive
(850) 924-3658
Foster Grandparent Program
(850) 921-5554
Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle
250 Pinewood Drive
(850) 386-2131
or (850) 386-2093
Good News Outreach
242 Lafayette Circle
(850) 412-0016
Goodwill Industries Big Bend
300 Mabry St. (850) 576-7145
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
1600 Miccosukee Road
(850) 877-4202
Great Recovery
606 W. Fourth Ave.
(850) 222-4420
Head Start Child Development Program
600 S. Calhoun St., Suite 202 (850) 921-3467
Junior League of Tallahassee (850) 224-9161
Keep Tallahassee/
Leon County Beautiful
(850) 681-8589
Lee’s Place Grief Center
216 Lake Ella Drive
(850) 841-7733
Legal Services of North Florida
2119 Delta Blvd.
(850) 385-9007
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
125 N. Gadsden St.
(850) 222-8800
Leon Advocacy Resource Center
1949 Commonwealth Lane
(850) 422-0355
Leon Association for
Retarded Citizens
(850) 422-0355
Leon County 4-H
615 Paul Russell Road
(850) 606-5204
Leon County Humane Society
413 Timberlane Road
(850) 224-9193
Live the Life Ministries
2252 Killearn Center Blvd.,
Ste 100
(850) 668-3700
Lutheran Social Services
606 W. Fourth Ave., Ste 11
(850) 575-2868
March of Dimes Big Bend Division
1990 Village Green Way, Ste 3 ( 850) 422-3152
Mission San Luis
2100 W Tennessee St.
(850) 245-6406
Mothers in Crisis
1500 Lake Ave.
(850) 222-7705
Muscular Dystrophy Association
1574-B Village Square Blvd.
(850) 681-6763
North Florida Parkinson’s
Awareness Group
(850) 385-8186
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
111 N. Gadsden St.
(850) 921-4494
PACE Center for Girls
1344 Cross Creek Circle
(850) 921-9280
Parent to Parent of the
Capital Area
(850) 414-1735
Partners in Communication (850) 942-6882
Planned Parenthood
(850) 574-7455
Prevent Blindness of Florida
3825 Henderson Blvd.
( 800) 817-3595
Pyramid
(850) 574-4978
Raising A Healthy Child
(850) 544-2901
Refuge House
(850) 681-2111
Resources for Human Development
1346 Vickers Road
(850) 878-5227
Ronald McDonald House
712 E. Seventh Ave.
(850) 222-1706
or (850) 222-0056
The Salvation Army
(850) 561-0906
Save the Manatee Club
(407) 539-0990
Senior Companion Program
2518 W. Tennessee St .
(850) 921-5554
The Shelter
480 W. Tennessee St .
(850) 224-9055
Southeastern Community Blood Center
1731 Riggins Road (850) 877-7181
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
2921 Roberts Ave.
(850) 574-2288
Tallahassee Jaycees
(850) 942-9997
Tallahassee-Leon Community
Animal Service Center
1125 Easterwood Drive
(850) 891-2980
Tallahassee Leon County Human
Services Center
(850) 575-4388
Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe St.
(850) 891-4000
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
1345 Thomasville Road
(850) 224-0461
Tallahassee 25
(850) 309-2525
Tall Timbers Research (850) 893-4153
Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation
23 E. Virginia St.
(850) 488-7334
Tallahassee Urban League
923 Old Bainbridge Road
(850) 222-6111
2-1-1 Big Bend (850) 681-9131
The Trust for Public Land
306 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-7911
Treats For Teens
(850) 509-7885
United Cerebral Palsy of Tallahassee
1830 Buford Court
(850) 922-5630
United Way of the Big Bend
307 E. Seventh Ave.
(850) 414-0844
Visions of Manhood
2110 S. Adams St.
(850) 847-0066
Woman’s Club of Tallahassee
1513 Cristobal Drive (850) 224-0825
LIFESTYLE
Something for Everyone
N
estled in the heart of Northwest Florida, Tallahassee
offers visitors a wide variety of cultural experiences
mixed with history, natural wonders and a good dose of
Southern hospitality.
There is an abundance of artistic activities, from the stunning
performances of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra to the
popular First Friday Gallery Hop, when artists and art lovers
throng area galleries on the first Friday of each month, to
theatrical performances provided by local theater groups and
traveling Broadway productions.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Florida State University and Florida A&M University are
nationally known for their fine arts programs, and each year the
universities average more than one concert, play, opera, dance or
other type of performance each day. But FSU’s splashiest offering
is 7 Days of Opening Nights, a festival that gathers some of the
greatest talents from the arts world to perform at a cornucopia
of events each February.
The city is home to artists who exhibit in galleries around the
world. The arty landscape encompasses venues including the
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts in the heart of downtown as
well as the burgeoning Midtown area.
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Theater lovers find plenty to enjoy with top-notch community
theater groups and nationally acclaimed university programs
at FSU, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community
College. The Florida State University College of Motion Picture
Arts is considered one of the top film schools in the country
and annually presents a film festival that is developing into a
national event and establishing Tallahassee as a major center
of film culture. The Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
hosts an annual Broadway series that brings the latest traveling
productions from the Great White Way.
If dance is your cup of tea, FSU boasts the Nancy Smith Fichter
Dance Theatre, and the Tallahassee African Caribbean Dance
Theater stages a sensational African dance festival each summer.
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra presents seasonal
programs of much-loved classical masterpieces, contemporary
compositions and special themed concerts. The Tallahassee
Community Chorus is led by Andre Thomas, an FSU professor
and disciple of late choral music icon Robert Shaw. Tallahassee
even has its own old school juke joint, the Bradfordville Blues
Club, which draws folks from far and wide to hear Chitlin
Circuit veterans such as Bobby Rush, as well as up and coming
hotshots like Jason Ricci.
LIFESTYLE
Whatever the season,
you’ll find a reason to visit
Tallahassee. Seven Days
of Opening Nights (top);
Downtown lights up for
the holidays (below); It’s
North Florida Fair time in
the late fall (far below).
CHOOSE TALLAHASSEE (SEVEN DAYS), VISIT TALLAHASSEE (LIGHTS),
LAWRENCE DAVIDSON (FAIR)
Seven Days of Opening Nights
LIFESTYLE
EVENTS
There’s something to do here nearly every
day. But here are some highlights of the
annual event calendar:
FEBRUARY
Seven Days of Opening Nights
A community-wide festival organized by
Florida State University that celebrates the
fine and performing arts.
MARCH
Tallahassee Jewish Food and
Cultural Festival
Temple Israel
An amazing day filled with delicious
food, craft vendors and family fun.
Jazz & Blues Festival
Tallahassee Museum
A weekend of hot jazz and cool blues by
Big Bend favorites and rising stars.
Red Hills International Horse Trials
Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
Nationally recognized three-day equestrian
event featuring riders competing in dressage,
cross country and stadium jumping.
Springtime Tallahassee
One of the largest festivals in the Southeast,
featuring a parade, Jubilee in the Park and
regional entertainment acts.
17th Century Military Muster
Mission San Luis
Come experience pageantry and black
powder musket and cannon fire at the
Castillo de San Luis. Enjoy the opportunity
to learn about the world of Spanish soldiers
and Apalachee warriors.
APRIL
Flying High Circus
Florida State University
Join the “Greatest Collegiate Show on Earth”
as they perform daring high wire acrobatics
and precision stunts under the big top.
Maclay Gardens
Greek Food Festival
tales, cloggers, ice-cream churning, fossil
dig and natural science workshops held in
a natural setting.
AUGUST
Exotic Bird Fair and Festival
North Florida Fairgrounds
Enjoy two days of performing birds,
educational programs and vendors
displaying exotic birds.
SEPTEMBER
Downtown Getdowns and Block Party
Kleman Plaza
High-spirited, themed block parties most
Friday nights preceding college home
football games.
North Florida Wine and Food Festival
Various venues
Four days of events that will tantalize your
taste buds.
OCTOBER
Annual Farm Tour
Springtime Tallahassee
North Florida Fair
Area’s largest agricultural fair, featuring
giant midway rides, games and food.
DECEMBER
LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival
More than 30 farms open their doors and
invite visitors to come see local farms in
action.
MAY
Greek Food Festival
Holy Mother of God Greek
Orthodox Church
Honor the Spanish missions of Florida
where the first Christmas in the New World
was celebrated.
Juried art festival features the top 100
artists selected from across the U.S.
Commemorative First Christmas Mass
Mission San Luis
Regional/national gardening experts provide
guided tours of private and public gardens.
Two days and two nights of delicious
homemade Greek delicacies as well as
traditional Greek singing and folk dancing
and Greek wine tasting.
JULY
NOVEMBER
One of the Southeast’s largest and best arts
and crafts shows, featuring the creations of
300 artists and craftsmen.
Bradley’s Fun Day
Bradley’s Country Store
Winter Festival – A Celebration of Lights
Downtown
Outdoor music festival featuring bluegrass,
folk and acoustical performances, folk
Famous homemade sausage, arts and crafts,
syrup making and more.
Annual celebration features a Jingle Bell Run,
parade, music and lighting of downtown.
Tour of Gardens
Maclay Gardens
Swamp Stomp
Tallahassee Museum
: great for grandkids!
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Market Days
North Florida Fairgrounds
VISIT TALLAHASSEE (MACLAY GARDENS AND EVENTS), CHOOSE TALLAHASSEE (SPORTS AND SENIOR CENTER)
LIFESTYLE
SPORTS
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
T
G
he options to get physical are limitless.
When he moved to Tallahassee in
2007, now FSU Head Football Coach
Jimbo Fisher observed, with good reason,
that “Tallahassee is a sports town.”
The city is a pigskin and hoops hotbed,
with plenty of action being provided at local
high schools and the universities. It’s also
home to 10 golf courses, a dozen local parks
and plenty of canopy roads that call out to
cyclists. In spring, the crack of the bat brings
visitors from throughout the state to watch
FSU’s baseball team, always one of the topranked in the nation.
There are plenty of local teams — from
soccer to softball to rugby — looking for new
talent and a large community of avid runners
and cyclists.
Tennis courts abound, and each April the
tennis stars of tomorrow can be found on
the courts of Forestmeadows at the USTA
Tallahassee Tennis Challenger.
Tallahassee is also horse country. Horse
farms dot the countryside, and plenty
of riding trails are available. Each spring,
equestrians from the world over, including
many Olympic champions, come to the
Red Hills Horse Trials, an internationally
recognized three-day competition that
showcases some of the best competitors in
dressage, cross country and stadium jumping.
Nearby lakes, rivers and the Gulf of Mexico
provide plenty of options for the avid angler
and boater. Plus there are plenty of places
to kayak or canoe. And scuba divers can
explore local sinkholes and rivers or dive off
the coast.
etting involved is as
easy as a visit to the
Tallahassee Senior
Center. Think it is for the
sedentary? Think again.
The Senior Center is for
all active adults. We serve
up a menu of exciting
opportunities for lifelong
learning and activity.
Special lifelong learning
events, concerts and classes
fill our calendar with
exciting opportunities that
range from blacksmithing
to visiting historical sites.
Kayak fishing, park tours
and enjoying musical
performances top the charts
in popularity.
Interested in art? Classes
are offered in watercolor,
pastels, oils, acrylics,
landscapes and more.
Artwork by mature artists
living in Tallahassee and
the surrounding area is
displayed in three galleries
at the center and in a juried
showcase. Woodcarving,
ceramics, crafting, quilting,
model shipbuilding and
working with clay are only
a few of the craft courses
available.
When it comes to health
and fitness, classes galore
fit every ability and need.
In addition to regular
exercise classes, our center
offers yoga, Tai Chi and
Zumba. Discussion groups
on books, current events,
creative writing and
languages (French, Spanish
and German) provide even
more outlets for inquiring
minds.
Like to travel? In
2013-2014, the Senior
Center trips include such
adventures as dolphinwatching in the Gulf of
Mexico, wolf encounters
at the only wolf preserve
in the Southeast, exploring
castles in Scotland and
Ireland, and trekking
canyons in America’s
west. Cruising a European
river, the Inside Passage
from Alaska and in the
Galapagos Islands add
another dimension to our
travel options.
Barbershop quartet,
guitar, folk music, senior
singers, bridge and ballroom,
contra and line dancing are
among other opportunities
offered by the center.
If this doesn’t whet your
appetite — consider that
this is just a short menu of
all that happens here. Talk
to anyone who is involved,
and they will tell you the
Senior Center is the best
thing going.
Learn more talgov.com/
seniors or check us
out at Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter.
LIFESTYLE
WE’RE ALL ABOUT PETS
T
here is plenty of pet
love in Tallahassee.
There are parks for the
dogs to romp in and plenty
of local rescue groups that
offer animals for adoption
and welcome volunteers
who want to foster or help
care for the animals. There
are also wildlife centers
that rehabilitate injured
animals and birds, and then
return them to their natural
environment or provide them
a permanent home.
GOLF
T
allahassee is a golfer’s
paradise, with yearround play always an
option. There are numerous
beautiful courses sprinkled
around the community that
are challenging for all ability
levels. There is even a parthree course that offers night
golf under lighted fairways.
Tee times are abundant,
and pace of play is very
comfortable. The greens
fees for the public courses
are extremely reasonable.
For example, Hilaman Park
Municipal Golf Course
offers a senior weekday
rate of $20, which includes
a riding cart. The private
clubs also have moderate
membership fees, compared
to many private clubs
around the country, and
often waive the initiation fee
during special offers.
You can always find a
friendly game, along with
competitive tournament
play. There are numerous
informal groups as well
as more structured golf
leagues for both men and
women. For example,
Lady Links is a group for
beginners that offers clinics
and golf outings at various
courses throughout the Big
Bend area.
The Florida State
University Seminole Golf
Course is open to the
public and offers top rate
practice facilities used by
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the varsity golf squads. You
can also be a spectator at
intercollegiate tournaments
and professional tours that
may come to the area.
You are cordially invited
to come play a round at
any of the Tallahassee
golf courses. For contact
information and links to the
golf club websites, go to the
Choose Tallahassee website.
Whether you’re a beginner
or champion golfer, you
will find a golf home in
Tallahassee.
PUBLIC
Hilaman Park Municipal
Golf Course
hilamangolfcourse.com
Jake Gaither Golf Course
(850) 891-3942
Cross Creek Golf Course
crosscreekgolfandrange.com
Seminole Golf Course
seminolegolfcourse.com
SEMI-PRIVATE
SummerBrooke Golf Club
summerbrookegolf.com
SouthWood Golf Club
southwoodgolf.com
PRIVATE
Golden Eagle Country Club
goldeneaglecc.org
Killearn Country Club and Inn
killearncc.com
Capital City Country Club
capitalcitycc.com
FYI: DOG PARKS
Two local parks offer canineonly recreation areas:
Tom Brown Park, located
east of Capital Circle
Northeast, between Mahan
Drive and Apalachee Parkway.
This park provides separate
fenced areas for large and
small dogs. It also offers picnic
benches, water, nature trails,
a children’s play area, waste
bags and trash receptacles.
San Luis Park on San Luis
Road near Tharpe Street. This
park provides a large fenced
area for dogs to roam. It also
provides some seating, water
and trash receptacles.
IF YOU WANT A PET
Local rescue/adoption groups
rotate bringing adoptable pets
to PetCo, 1624 Governors
Square Blvd., (850) 656-0395;
PetSmart, 3220 Capital Circle
Northeast, (850) 297-1500;
and Pet Supermarket, 1482
Apalachee Parkway, (850)
671-4110, on Saturdays and
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
USEFUL WEBSITES
tallahasseepetresources.com
Tallahassee Pet Resources
Includes listings of
veterinarian clinics; petfriendly housing, hotels and
parks; rescue groups, disaster
information and more.
talgov.com/animals
Tallahassee-Leon Community
Animal Services Center
The center provides care for
impounded animals, helps lost
pets return to their homes,
provides microchip IDs for
adopted pets and provides
humane euthanasia for
terminally ill pets.
(850) 891-2950
leoncountyfl.gov
Leon County Animal Control
Offers information on state
laws regarding animal
ownership and owner’s rights
and responsibilities.
(850) 606-5400
lchs.info
Leon County Humane Society
Offers information and
details on between 200 and
250 animals waiting to be
adopted into a loving home.
Adoption fees start at $80. All
animals are spayed/neutered,
microchipped, brought up to
date on vaccines and free of
parasites, and they come with
30 days of health insurance.
(850) 224-9193
stfranciswildlife.org
St. Francis Wildlife
Association This nonprofit
organization receives and
cares for more than 3,500
wild animals a year. Animals
in need of care may be
brought to the Northwood
Animal Hospital, to be
transported to St. Francis’
rehabilitation facility.
(850) 627-4151
goosecreekwildlifesanctuary.org
Goose Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary This volunteerbased organization cares
for wildlife in need and
also provides educational
programs for the community.
(850) 545-3491
IF YOU HAVE A PET
24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE
CLINICS:
Allied Veterinarians
Emergency Hospital
2324 Centerville Road
(850) 222-0123
Northwood Animal Hospital
1881 N. Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd.
(850) 385-8181
OUTDOORS
THINGS TO DO
OUTDOORS
Letchworth-Love Mounds
Archeological State Park
(850) 922-6007
floridastateparks.org/letchworth
Here you will find the largest preColumbian earthen mound in Florida and
one of the oldest mound complexes in the
Southeast, dating to circa 200-920 AD.
Mission San Luis
(850) 245-6406
missionsanluis.org
The site of a Spanish/Indian mission village
settled from 1656 to 1704, living history
interpreters walk the grounds and ongoing
research, exhibits and reconstruction bring
this historic location to life.
T
he really great thing about
Tallahassee is that you are never
far away from the great outdoors.
There are several state parks close by,
and if you like camping, hiking, fishing,
boating or just strolling around a peaceful
flower garden, you’re bound to enjoy what
they have to offer.
STATE PARKS AND
HISTORICAL SITES
Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
(850) 487-4556
floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens
Once the estate of talented landscaper and
New York financier Alfred B. Maclay, the
grounds feature more than 150 types of
camellias, azaleas and other exotic flowers,
trees and shrubs. Complete with a boat
ramp, playground, picnic area and trails, a
perfect place for boating, canoeing, fishing,
swimming, picnicking and hiking.
VISIT TALLAHASSEE
Florida State University Reservation
(850) 644-6892
fsu.campusrec.com/reservation/
Located on 73 shady acres along Lake
Bradford, activities include rope courses,
rock climbing, canoeing and sailboating.
A popular getaway for college students, it
also hosts summer camps for kids.
Goodwood Museum And Gardens
(850) 877-4202
goodwoodmuseum.org
Originally a 2,400-acre cotton and corn
: great for grandkids!
plantation in the 1830s, this is now a
16-acre museum featuring open lawns,
heirloom gardens and centuries-old live
oaks. The main house, which contains its
original furnishings and some of the first
fresco ceilings made in Florida, is open for
public tours.
Lake Jackson Mounds
Archaeological State Park
(850) 922-6007
floridastateparks.org/lakejackson
This archaeological site features six earthen
temple mounds constructed by the native
people who inhabited the area from 1200
to 1500 A.D.
Natural Bridge Battlefield
State Historic Site
(850) 922-6007
floridastateparks.org/naturalbridge
The site of the second-largest Civil War
battle in Florida, this is where a Confederate
victory made Tallahassee the only Southern
capital west of the Mississippi River not to
fall into Union hands. Every March, a reenactment of the battle is held.
Pebble Hill Plantation
(229)226-2344
pebblehill.com
An example of an early 20th-century
shooting plantation, the main house
features sport art, antiques and Audubon
prints.
Lake Talquin State Park
(850) 922-6007
floridastateparks.org/laketalquin
In 1927, the Jackson Bluff Dam was
constructed on the Ochlockonee River. The
waters that were held back formed Lake
Talquin, which now offers outstanding
recreational opportunities. Visitors can
enjoy nature walks, picnicking, boating,
canoeing and sport fishing.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
(850) 925-6121
fws.gov/saintmarks
This refuge along the Gulf of Mexico
encompasses 68,000 acres of coastal
marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries
for seven North Florida rivers. A habitat
for migratory birds, it is part of the
whooping crane recovery program. And
each fall monarch butterflies stop here on
their 2,000-mile trek from the far reaches
of North America to the mountains of
central Mexico.
Leon Sinks Geological Area
(850) 926-3561
Visitors find a truly natural experience
walking a three-mile trail through emerald
thickets of oak, magnolia, hickory, ash,
longleaf pine and many other tree species.
Water-filled grottos and sinkholes dot
the landscape. Wildlife observation and
photography is best in the mornings and
evenings, but swimming is not allowed.
Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge
(850) 926-0700
floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings
Home to one of the largest and deepest
(125 feet) freshwater springs in the world,
this is where “Creature from the Black
Lagoon” and “Airport ’77” were filmed, as
well as several Tarzan movies in the 1940s.
Enjoy nature trails, swimming, picnicking
and guided boat tours.
EDUCATION
Higher Education in Tallahassee
A
visit to Florida’s Capital City isn’t complete without
visiting at least one of the major colleges and universities
that call Tallahassee home: Florida A&M University
(FAMU), Florida State University (FSU) and Tallahassee
Community College (TCC).
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (FAMU)
You’ll find FAMU on the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills
near downtown. The university’s 14 schools and colleges offer
52 bachelor’s degrees, 27 master’s degrees and 11 doctoral
programs.
As an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the
advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues
and the empowerment of citizens and communities, FAMU
is the nation’s leader in graduating African-Americans at the
bachelor-degree level. Of note is the College of Pharmacy
at FAMU, which has graduated 20 percent of the nation’s
African American pharmacists. A trip to FAMU’s campus isn’t
complete without a visit to The Carnegie Library, the first
to be built on a black land-grant college campus. Now, the
library is the founding home of the Black Archives Research
Center and Museum and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU)
As the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida
and one of the nation’s elite research universities, FSU offers a
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distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values,
unique heritage, championship athletics and prime location in
the heart of Florida’s state capital.
The university is comprised of 16 colleges and 99 centers
and institutes and offers more than 300 programs of study,
including programs in law and medicine. Perhaps FSU’s most
notable contribution is the arts and culture it brings to the
community. The College of Music, one of the nation’s oldest
and largest, provides hundreds of concerts annually. The
Flying High Circus, only one of two collegiate circuses in the
nation, performs every spring for the public under its own
Big Top circus tent. Also available to tour is the university’s
$812-million National High Magnetic Field Laboratory,
featuring the world’s most powerful magnets.
The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience is
housed at FSU and, with more than 6,000 collections, is one
of the nation’s largest repositories on World War II. The focus
of the institute is to collect and preserve memories of men and
women who served in all the military branches and those who
volunteered or worked on the Home Front.
THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING
INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT THE FLORIDA
STATE UNIVERSITY
This is learning for the fun of learning. For more than 20
years, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State
University (OLLI at FSU) has been a scholarly and exciting
program of classes targeted to retired individuals and folks
over 50 who want to continue their education in a stress-free
EDUCATION
environment where there are no tests and no homework.
The program is associated with the Pepper Institute on Aging and
Public Policy and is funded with membership dues, class fees and
a generous endowment through the Bernard Osher Foundation.
There are approximately 700 members, many of them actively
engaged in the institute. Volunteerism plays a vital role in the
organization of OLLI at FSU, and members participate in various
capacities, from leadership positions to event coordination.
OLLI offers academic classes during six-week sessions during
the spring and fall. Classes meet on campus at the Claude Pepper
Center and in classrooms within the university, as well as at
Tallahassee Community College (TCC), Westminster Oaks (a
corporate sponsor of OLLI) and several off-site locales.
During May of each year there is a lively three-week term of
classes called the OLLI “Maymester.” Classes are primarily taught
by current or retired faculty from FSU, FAMU and TCC, but FSU
graduate students and community members with expertise in their
field of study are also invited to teach. Topics range from art to
science, from music to world history. On average, 65 different
classes are offered each year to educate, amuse and challenge.
In addition to academic classes, OLLI at FSU offers a Noon
Lecture Series and the College of Social Science Broad Lecture
Series, both featuring well-known and informed speakers in a
wide array of topics. There are field trips to fascinating locations,
a book club, travel club and a Spanish club, as well other special
interest groups in the making. There are special events, including
trips to the opera, symphony and plays, outings to FSU sporting
events and special events at local galleries and places of interest.
There is also a dynamic, published writers group. And two new
educational adventure programs have been added: OLLI at Sea,
for those wanting to learn as they voyage to exciting destination
ports; and OLLI Abroad, where OLLI members take classes at FSU
Study Centers.
Membership is a great value: an annual membership is $110 or
can be purchased by the semester. Class fees range from $30 to
$55 per class, depending on the length of the course. Visit OLLI at
FSU online at olli.fsu.edu for more information or call the office at
(850) 644-7947 or (850) 644-3520. Come for the classes; stay for
the friendships!
SCOTT HOLSTEIN (FSU), VISIT TALLAHASSEE (TCC AND FAMU)
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCC)
Florida State University
(left page), Tallahassee
Community College (top),
Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University
(below)
Since 1966, Tallahassee Community College has offered highquality postsecondary education to students from across the nation
and abroad. Arts programs run deep and enhance the culture
of the Tallahassee area. TCC offers two art galleries, the Ralph
Hurst Gallery and the Fine Art Gallery, both open to the public. In
addition, very strong dance, theater and music programs provide
seasonal performances, including the TCC Jazz Band, Big Bend
Community Orchestra, the Tallahassee Civic Chorale Inc. and
Theatre TCC!
As a steward of lifelong learning opportunities, Tallahassee
Community College is well positioned to meet the needs of lifelong
learners. TCC believes that learning at any age should be engaging,
interactive and, most of all, fun. The classes offered are small and
structured to ensure personal attention is given to each person.
Whether you are interested in learning about the latest technology
or keeping current with familiar computer programs, there are a
variety of training opportunities to meet your needs. And while
TCC recognizes and embraces the benefits of being face-to-face,
the school also offers online training opportunities. To learn more,
contact TCC Workforce Development at (850) 201-8760.
HOSTS
HOSTS OF CHOOSE TALLAHASSEE
ROLL OUT RED CARPET
T
he Hosts of Choose Tallahassee are ready to roll out the
red carpet and make you feel welcome. Their knowledge
of the community, coupled with their love of Tallahassee,
guarantees they can answer your questions and help make your
decisions easier.
The Hosts are Tallahasseans who retired here from other parts
of the country, as well as life-long residents, who would not live
anywhere else. Each one is a “graduate” of the Tallahassee Active
Lifelong Leaders program sponsored jointly by the Senior Center
and Leadership Tallahassee. TALL members spend one day each
week for eight weeks meeting with area leaders and going on
site visits for a better understanding of the community’s cultural,
political, safety, legal, educational, health, human service and
housing initiatives.
If you would like a Host to contact you, please let us know by
going to www.choosetallahassee.com and click on the “learn more”
icon. A Host will contact you by e-mail or, if you prefer, give you a
call. If you are planning to visit Tallahassee, we would love to take
you for a cup of coffee and give you some inside hints about our
wonderful town. The Hosts are just another reason we believe you
will Choose Tallahassee!
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HOUSING
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER (HOSTS), VISIT TALLAHASSEE (SOUTHWOOD POND), LARRY DAVIDSON
(KILLEARN ESTATES ENTRANCE), SCOTT HOLSTEIN (HOUSE)
TALLAHASSEE HOUSING MARKET
T
he Tallahassee area housing market is comprised
of a variety of unique housing alternatives that can
satisfy many different needs, lifestyles and budgets.
With planned neighborhoods that have bike paths and
sidewalks, traditional neighborhoods, small farms and
large estates available, there are plenty to choose from
when looking for a place to settle.
For those seeking a golf, tennis and country club
community, Tallahassee offers three distinct communities
— Killearn Estates, Golden Eagle and SouthWood. Each
offers single-family and multi-family housing options
for purchase and rental in all price ranges. Single-family
alternatives include detached homes as well as zero lot line
and attached housing for less maintenance.
There are new developments that include Piney-Z
Plantation and Bull Run — and then there are older
neighborhoods, like Betton Woods and Lafayette Park,
with stately homes dating back decades.
For those desiring a more urban experience, Tallahassee’s
best-kept secret is the popular “Midtown” area. Midtown
is close to downtown and offers a great variety of housing,
pricing and styles. Its main attraction is its location near
many popular restaurants and downtown attractions,
including Florida State University and all of its athletic and
cultural opportunities.
Finally, if you desire a more relaxed and rural experience,
Leon County and its surrounding counties offer incredible
acreage and equestrian property. Lake and riverfront
homes are available — and the rolling hills offer many
homes with a wondrous view. Meanwhile, nearby Wakulla
County, which is bordered on the south by the Gulf of
Mexico, offers plenty of coastal charm and recreational
amenities.
One of the great features about Tallahassee and its
neighborhoods is that no matter where you live, our great
parks, shopping and medical services are just minutes from
anywhere.
To learn more about our wonderful residential
communities, contact your Realtor, or find a Realtor by
contacting the Tallahassee Board of Realtors at tbrnet.org.
OUR PEOPLE
FAMOUS
TALLAHASSEANS
DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
City of Tallahassee
2011 (Estimated) — 182,965
2000 — 150,624
2020 (Projected) — 202,300
Leon County
2012 (Estimated) — 283,769
2000 — 239,452
2020 (Estimated) — 300,000
Population By Age
(2011 census-Leon County)
0-17 — 18.9%
18-54 — 71.3%
65+ — 9.8%
F
rom Nobel Prize winners to astronauts
to entertainers, Tallahassee has been
home to many well-known names.
Some were born here, some were raised
here and some spent only part of their lives
here, many at Florida State University as a
student or professor. All left their imprint on
the community. Here are just a few:
NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
Konrad E. Bloch, biochemist (1964)
James M. Buchanan, economics (1986)
Paul Dirac, physicist (1933)
Sir Harold Kroto, chemist (1996)
ASTRONAUTS
Winston Scott
Norman Thagard
AUTHORS
Robert Olen Butler — won 1993 Pulitzer
Prize for Fiction for “A Good Scent from a
Strange Mountain”
Doug Marlette — won 1988 Pulitzer Prize
for Editorial Cartooning
Jeff Shaara
Michael Shaara — won 1975 Pulitzer Prize
for Fiction for “The Killer Angels”
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CELEBRITIES
Wally “Famous” Amos
Faye Dunaway
Cheryl Hines
Burt Reynolds
MUSICIANS
Cannonball Adderley
Ray Charles
George Clinton
Rita Coolidge
Jim Morrison
T-Pain
Creed (band members Scott Phillips, Scott
Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall)
SPORTS
Bobby Bowden — football
Ricky Carmichael — motocross
Antonio Cromartie — football
Walter Dix — track
Warrick Dunn — football
Althea Gibson — tennis
Gabrielle Reece — volleyball
Deion Sanders — football
Marion Tinsley — checkers
Charlie Ward — football
Chris Weinke — football
Population By Ethnicity
(2011 Census–Leon County)
White (non-Hispanic) — 58.8%
Black or African American — 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino — 5.9%
Asian — 3%
Two or More Races — 2%
Average Household Size
(2011 Census–Leon County)
2.36 persons
INCOME
Median Family Income (2011)
Tallahassee — $58,516
Florida — $57,204
EDUCATION
High school graduation rate
(Leon County–2011) — 84.4%
Education Level (Leon County–2010)
Graduate or Professional
Degree — 18.76%
Bachelor’s degree — 26%
Associate’s degree — 9.14%
Some college, no degree — 18.9%
High school diploma or
equivalent — 18.86%
Less than high school diploma — 8.32%
SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE
Cheryl Hines
Population By Gender
(2011 census–Leon County)
Women — 52.5%
Men — 47.5%
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