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In even numbered years, the Florida Legislature convenes in January for 60 days, with odd numbered years gathering in March, to conduct its annual business of lawmaking and budgeting. Legislators traditionally set aside time during the four months preceding the session’s start to prepare during interim committee weeks.

American short story writer and novel writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sept. 24, 1896. Fitzgerald attended Princeton University to pursue writing, but didn’t finish.

Taylor Swift’s seventh album, “Lover,” was released Friday, Aug. 23. It’s quickly become a hit and has been received well by critics, many pointing out that it’s her best album yet.

Help remove debris from your local coastline on International Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. The Coastal Cleanup Day was started more than 30 years ago by Linda Maraniss, who worked for the Ocean Conservancy.

With September boasting both National Beer Lover’s Day (Sept. 7) and National Drink Beer Day (Sept. 28), there has never been a better time to acquaint yourself with the fine craft beer being brewed in Tallahassee.

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of September. Hundreds of thousands of people come together each year to learn about, serve and play on public lands.

With the summer holidays over, kids back to school and everyone returning to their routines, it’s easy to get in a rut when it comes to dinner.

So long, summer. The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, is Sept. 23. It’s when the sun crosses the celestial equator from the north to the south.

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

My needs are quite specific when it comes to a suitcase. It must be expandable, have a front zippered section large enough for my laptop, be lightweight and in any color other than black. Oh, and it has to have four wheels.

Hurricane Dorian continues to move up Florida’s east coast toward Georgia and South Carolina shorelines. The Bahamas received Category 5 winds Labor Day weekend with five deaths reported and millions in damages.

Let’s give a shout out to local nonprofit Girls on the Run Big Bend (GOTRBB), in recognition of International Day of Charity on Thursday, Sept. 5. It’s no secret that young women today face social pressures about who to be and how to act. Established in 2013, GOTRBB inspires girls to recognize their inner strength.

Each fall, countless loyal Florida State University (FSU) alumni and football fans travel to Tallahassee to watch the Seminoles play in Doak Campbell Stadium.

Although her consulting business was thriving, Lorri Silvera found herself over-stressed and burned out. She began looking for answers to understand why she was so unhappy in her career.

South Florida is home to the Florida panther, and according to the National Wildlife Federation, hunting decimated the population so badly it was one of the first added to the endangered species list in 1973. Today, only 120 to 230 Florida panthers are left in the wild.

Earlier this summer, the new Mexican restaurant Maria Maria opened in Midtown at 1304 North Monroe St. After only a short time, it is well on its way to becoming every local’s favorite authentic Mexican restaurant.

National Wildlife Day, founded by Colleen Paige in 2006, is celebrated each year on Sept. 4. The goal of the holiday is to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals nationally as well as globally.

The Tallahassee Farmers Market has relocated from Market Square to a new location at Kerry Forest Parkway and Thomasville Road. The Cornerstone Presbyterian Church at 2904 Kerry Forest Parkway will host the market.

Craft beer and local brewery enthusiasts will come together for St James Bay’s inaugural Brew Bash Aug. 23-25. The Forgotten Coast’s premier golf club and resort, the Tallahassee Beer Society and the Tallahassee Brew Bus are set to host an exclusive, beer-themed weekend.

This month, celebrate National Beach Day on Friday, Aug. 30, by carving out a long weekend and heading to St. George Island, one of the most beautiful barrier islands on the Gulf Coast.

The French inspired bistro Mimi’s Table has become a Tallahassee favorite since it opened Memorial Day weekend last year.

To showcase cultural sites associated with notable Floridians, the Florida Historical Marker Council has announced a Tom Petty commemorative plaque is coming to Gainesville.

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor the American worker. The holiday also signals the unofficial end of summer and is the perfect opportunity for one last road trip.

Unless you’re an avid baseball fan, the dog days of summer aren’t the most exciting for sports fans. That all changes this week when college football returns.

On a recent trip to California, my family and I fell in love with poke bowls. We ate them every chance we could while in the Golden State. Thinking we left our poke bowl adventures on the West Coast, we were pleasantly surprised when we found a great poke option right here in Tallahassee.

All Saints Cinema, located in Railroad Square, will be holding a screening of the classic movie “Norma Rae” on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 4PM.

This fall, when your students head back to school, make sure they’re well prepared. Nothing fights the “summer slide” like a stack of good books.

Celebrate National Lighthouse Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7, by exploring lighthouses in Florida. Did you know there are 29 lighthouses in the Sunshine State? Find a map of Florida’s stunning lighthouses here.

Tired of the summer heat and ready for a new fall look? Amazon Prime members can now navigate the site’s massive women’s clothing selection with a new personal shopper feature.

There’s a new park coming to Tallahassee, with construction beginning in the Greater Bond neighborhood this month.