Shaanacee Wilson made it her mission to become more serious about mental wellness, not just for herself, but for those around her. Wilson did so by starting a business called Fueled Purpose. “I started working on my first product in early January, the Fueled Purpose planner,” Wilson said. “The Fueled […]
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Farm Stores set to open local outlet
Later this year, Tallahassee residents will have a place to buy essential groceries, from fresh dairy and freshly baked bread, to a list of household items, without stepping foot from their car. Farm Stores, a Florida-based grocery store that provides a unique grocery experience, is set to open its doors […]
Entrepreneurship Club rebuilding
Florida A&M University can proudly claim a new and improved virtual Entrepreneurship Club. Jason Black started FAMUs first entrepreneur club in 2016. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the club had a rough start and went through some difficulties caused by COVID as well, but in fall 2020, FAMU’s E-club got the […]
Black-owned businesses face extra pressures
As a proud member of the Black community, it is important to spread the message of looking out for each other as we all want to accomplish our goals. Regardless of how big or small our dreams, discrimination is used to demean our community. Supporting Black-owned businesses is always a […]
Olympic pool being converted to parking due to lack of funds
You would think every school in the Sunshine State would have a pool, right? Even Florida A&M, right? The answer to your question is yes, FAMU does have a pool. In fact, it has two pools. But it has been almost a decade since the Olympic pool located near the […]
Spuck swings on the sax and the tuba
He can be seen playing the tuba in The Marching 100, delivering smooth jazz on the saxophone with Tallahassee Nights Live, or speaking about the music industry in his classes. Victor Spuck is a fourth-year music industry major from Broward County who isn’t afraid to show his love and skill […]
Nearby businesses cashed in during homecoming
Florida A&M’s homecoming weekend happened to fall on the same weekend as Halloween this year, giving businesses near the campus a double-injection of customers. No neighborhood benefitted more than Railroad Square Art District, which hit the jackpot with far more customers than normal. This historic warehouse district has more than […]
Rescheduled Tallahassee Beer Fest set for Sunday
Citing a low vaccination rate and a spike in transmissions of COVID-19, the highly anticipated Tallahassee Beer Festival was postponed from its planned date in late August while keeping hope alive for a 2021 return. Following a coordinated enhancement in venue safety protocols and a consistent decline in local COVID […]
Signature Art Gallery hosts annual show
Tallahassee’s Signature Art Gallery held its annual Fall Trunk Show on Thursday, a showcase for original art works from more than 30 different artists. Located at 2782 Capital Cir NE, the event was held from 3-7 p.m. and will be open to the public through the weekend. The gallery has […]
Some Rattlers ready to wager as sports betting becomes legal
Game on, Florida. As of Monday, sports betting is now legal in the Sunshine State. The Seminole Tribe has launched The Hard Rock Sportsbook app that is up and running, allowing Florida residents to legally place bets on any sporting events. Betters can wager on game lines, spreads, futures and […]