As the summer is winding down Tallahassee is revving back up for students coming in the fall. During the first few months of summer, Tallahassee was a ghost town.  In a city that is home to three colleges – TCC, FSU and FAMU – it is safe to say […]

After two years without a senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Tallahassee now has a new leader.  Gary Shultz Jr. accepted the call to become the new senior pastor.  Founded in 1849, First Baptist Church has played a huge role in Tallahassee. And now after two years without a […]

With all the water that’s been pouring from the sky, it’s a wonder that FAMU’s sprinklers never stop spitting. Tallahassee received 12.74 inches of rain during the first 10 days in July, National Weather Service meteorologist Nate McGinnis said. This is 1.5 inches above average. Even with all of […]

One of Louisiana’s popular summer treats recently made its way to Tallahassee. Popularly known as the “snowball,” the frozen treat is getting lots of attention with the help of Jarrett Maloy and his Sneauxball shop.  It started in Louisiana as a fundraiser for a youth development program for student […]

For all the nature lovers in Tallahassee, Alfred B. Maclay Garden State Park might be your next beautiful getaway. This hidden gem, tucked away off Thomasville Road on the northeast section of the city, consists of 1,184 acres of land and is home to a variety of beautiful plants. Upon […]

A lot of times we do not visualize that a hobby could one day turn into a brand or a career.  But it’s entirely possible, as former FAMU SBI and j-school student Shaakira White has proven. After graduating from FAMU, White ventured to Florida State University for a master’s […]

Using the flea market as a platform helps entrepreneurs expand their business without requiring a lot of up-front cash. “I sold things all the time when I was younger. When I was in high school, I sold candy, school supplies and jewelry. Recently I decided to use my passion […]

The journey to success has had its trials and tribulations for local business owner Patrice Delevoe, but his end game appears to have a very rewarding purpose.  “My goal is to show people that it is possible. Yes, there are challenges but it is possible,” Delevoe said.  Delevoe grew […]

The cell phone view of Netflix’s Home Page. Photo Courtesy: Kaiyah Clarke Netflix has become the leading streaming service worldwide with more than 130 million subscribers. In 1997, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph created the online movie rental portal that is Netflix. By 2000, Hastings and Randolph had implemented […]

Located on West Georgia Street, Southern Velvet Cafe joined Casanas Village as one of the buildings introduced through Frenchtown’s ongoing development. The restaurant is the brainchild of Stephanie Waldo. As part owner and head baker at the café, she came up with an idea to open a bakery while […]