Featured Partner: NFIL
Happy almost Friday! We recognize that FSU Men’s Baseball team did not have a happy end to the season. Nevertheless, they made it to the Final Four! We are certainly proud of the Seminoles making it to the World Series. If you are “in a pickle” considering plans for the weekend , there is no shortage of pickleball courts in town. The trending sport is growing quickly because it’s easy to learn and very family friendly.
Quick Summary
In this 180th edition, here’s the scoop:
Sports: 15 Pickleball Courts in Tallahassee
National: Florida Ranked No. 1 in Education & Economy
Local Data: Stats on Danfoss’ Application Development Center in TLH
Featured Partner: North Florida Innovation Labs
Artopia + TLH Weekend Events
SPORTS
TLH PICKLEBALL COURTS
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Although pickleball has been around since the 1960s, it has gained a lot of popularity over the last 10 years. 🏓 One of the reasons pickleball has become so popular is because (almost) anyone can play. You will see players out on the court from 5 years old to 90+ years old. | Pickleheads
Because of pickleball’s popularity, courts and dedicated pickleball facilities have been sprouting up all over the world, including here in Tallahassee. Here’s 15 pickleball courts near you:
NATIONAL
FLORIDA #1
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Yes, Florida Is No. 1 in the Country for Education. Here’s Why. 🔝 | U.S. News
In higher education, Florida – which is No. 9 in the overall Best States rankings – posted the second-highest rates of timely graduation among students at public institutions pursuing two- and four-year degrees, respectively.
The 2024 Best States rankings saw Florida top the list at No. 1 in the Education category. The state ranked No. 1 in the Higher Education subcategory and No. 10 for the PreK-12 subcategory.
Florida excels in the Best States rankings in the economy category, where it moved up six places from 2023 to rank No. 1. Strong job and overall economic growth helped lead Florida to its top position in the category. On jobs, the state was No. 2 in the nation with a compound annual growth rate over three years of close to 5%. It topped the nation with a similar rate of GDP growth, at more than 6%. 📈
The 2024 Best States rankings saw Florida top the list at No. 1 in the Economy category. The state had strong performances across the three related subcategories: Growth (No. 2), Employment (No. 7) and Business Environment (No. 13). 👏🏻
LOCAL DATA
DANFOSS ADC STATS
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Danfoss works together to improve your solutions and accelerate your business at Danfoss Application Development Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Here’s a quick look at what it takes to make state-of-the-art testing facility. | Danfoss
5,678 Liters (1,500 gallons) of paint, enough to paint 13 regulation soccer fields. The 50-ton ADC testing pit is deeper than an Olympic diving pool. 🏊 45 double insulated prismatic skylights to lower heat transmission and to increase natural daylight and save cost for energy consumption on light. ⚡
Chilled water system 1,200 gallons enough to fill 34 bathtubs. 22,666m (74,364 feet) of wire more than half of a marathon course, 286 light fixtures, 203 parking spaces, and 50,055 metal building fasteners (screws, rivets, and bolts).
Led light in the interior ADC building, with daylight and motion sensors to reduce energy consumption. Crane installed has a capacity to lift 13.608 Metric Tonnes, or 15 tons easily lifting two full-sized African Elephants. 🐘
Complex HVAC solutions with the energy efficient Turbocor compressor, drive frequency converters to control pumps and air handling units, and many other Danfoss components.
FEATURED PARTNER
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“I have watched a collaboration with Bill Lickson’s colleagues, all across the southeast, great things are coming to Tallahassee because of this facility. I hope you feel as strongly as I do about how proud I am with the investment that we made.”
📅 NFIL is now accepting group tours. Schedule your tour here.
TLH EVENTS
ARTOPIA + WEEKEND EVENTS
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June 22nd, Sat. 10 AM EDT at Tallahassee: Escape the City - Tallahassee by Hourglass Adventures | Tickets Learn More
Group Ticket Price (up to 6 players): $60
Featured Event: June 22nd, Sat. 6:30 PM EDT at Donald L.Tucker Civic Center: Artopia 2024 by Big Bend Cares | Ticket price: $50 Tickets
June 26th, Wed. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at 1729 West Paul Dirac Drive: SBIR + STTR Lunch & Learn by Innovation Park & North Florida Innovation Labs | Free Reserve a spot
June 29th, Sat. 11 AM to 1 PM EDT at Lucky Goat Coffee: Tallahassee Tirade Scavenger Hunt | Ticket price: $27 Tickets
July 6th to 7th, Sat. to Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 2024 Infinity Con Tallahassee | Tickets
Aug. 10th, Sat. 2 PM to 6 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 6th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival | Tickets
The VIP Experience: $90 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)
General Admission: $40 per ticket (Early Bird Pricing)
Designated Driver: $10 per ticket | Learn More
Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket Price Range: $20 to $100 Tickets
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Door Time is 6 PM EDT.
GIVEAWAYS
STICKER FREEBIES
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