Heading to the beach this Memorial Day? Consider some of our top five picks:
Saturday, May 18, kicks off Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2019 Lionfish Challenge and Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival.
It’s May and love(bugs) are in the air. As Floridians, we are all familiar with the amorous insects that lead to extra trips to the car wash.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring in North Florida at the Maclay Gardens’ 25th Annual Tour of Gardens. The yearly tour acts as a fundraiser for the botanical gardens which extend over 1,176 acres. The self-guided tour begins in the morning with breakfast in the gardens. After breakfast, guests are left to roam freely.
Tallahassee Soccer Club, a semi-pro men’s soccer team, kicked off its season May 4. More than 600 people joined to watch this historic first game. After two lightning delays, the match ended in a 1-1 tie against the Savannah Clovers FC, with Daniel Villa scoring the first goal in the history of the club.
Recently, I went sailing for the first time. An activity that seemed daunting was actually very easy and enjoyable.
National best-seller and Pulitzer Prize winner “Less” by Andrew Sean Greer is a great summer read. The story is about a failed novelist, Arthur Less, who is close to turning 50 and decides to skip town, accepting any and all invitations around the world.
Tallahassee has countless great qualities – one of them being affordability. Visit Tallahassee compiled a list of activities that are under $10 in the Capital City. Highlights include:
Last month, the tech giant Google took big steps into the world of online travel, introducing the Google Trips app to its online platform.
Hangar 38, now open at Bannerman Crossings, is a family-fun center, with eight lanes of bowling, a huge game room, restaurant and bar.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is urging Floridians to take this month before the Atlantic hurricane season starts to review important electrical safety measures that can prevent the loss of lives and property before, during and after severe weather or natural disasters.
According to recent reporting from USA TODAY and the fuel gurus at GasBuddy, you’ll spend less time and money at the pump by choosing certain days and times to refuel your car. GasBuddy says that drivers in nearly 30 states, including Florida, can typically find the week’s cheapest fuel on Monday mornings.
Mother’s Day is about giving back to the women in our lives who have sacrificed to shape us into who we are. Elevate the traditional Mother’s Day brunch this year by treating mom to a meal at one of Tallahassee’s outstanding dining destinations.
The 18th annual Tails and Trails is Saturday, May 4, 2019. The half marathon begins at 7:45AM, the one-mile race begins at 8AM and the 5K and 10K begin at 8:30AM.
As of April 19, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 626 measles cases in 22 states this year alone, with two cases reported in Florida.
With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, be sure to venture out and try some of the best authentic Mexican eats in the Capital City:
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra is conducting its final dress rehearsal of the 2018-2019 season this Friday, May 3, from 12-2:30PM. The rehearsal is for the orchestra’s season finale production of “Motion and Mood Pictures” taking place the following day, May 4, at 8PM.
Always work top to bottom – it’s important to start from the ceiling down. It forces debris down and keeps you from having to re-clean. As you begin spring cleaning, start by decluttering. It’ll make you more efficient and organized.
Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:
The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.
Livability.com ranked Tallahassee the 54th best place to live in its annual “Top 100 Best Places to Live” list – a six-spot improvement from 2018.
Earlier this month, legislators, state leaders, advocates and survivors joined Sen. Lauren Book at the Capitol for the Lauren’s Kids “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk.
Kenny Chesney returns to Tallahassee Friday, April 26, for his 2019 “Songs for the Saints Tour” at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center at 7PM. In addition to Kenny Chesney, the tour features special guests David Lee Murphy and Caroline Jones.
The Tallahassee Tennis Challenger is a men’s professional USTA/ATP Challenger Tour event and it is returning to town April 22-28 for the tennis event’s 20th anniversary.
The Apalachicola Tree City Celebration is a festival of art, music, poetry, science and storytelling to appreciate Apalachicola’s canopy of trees and to recognize its designation as a Tree City USA by The Arbor Day Foundation. The festival runs April 13-22. All events will be held at the Center for History, Culture and Art in downtown Apalachicola, unless otherwise noted.
Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.
Tallahassee will soon celebrate 200 years as Florida’s Capital City, and now is the time to chart a course for the century that lies ahead. In 2024 it will be Tallahassee’s bicentennial, which gives citizens time to think of the past, present and future of their home.
The Forgotten Coast Paddle Jam, a three-day festival held April 5-7 in Apalachicola, will bring kayak lovers together for fun, music and to make some history.
Spring in Tallahassee means beautiful weather, Springtime Tallahassee and, of course, the annual legislative session. It seems every year our fitness and health-related New Year’s resolutions go out the window when the stress and long hours of session arrive.
Florida’s springs are a hot-weather blessing, with their cool waters running year-round. They also offer family-friendly escapes that won’t break the bank.