Featured Partner: NAT20
Yes, we know Shark Week(s) have come and gone. Depending who makes the call it can land on July or August. Do you think it has to do with the heat of the summer and more vacationers hitting the waves? We explored stats on Shark Attacks. And to all of our NEW FRIENDS who are just starting to receive our Newsletter: this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 🫶🏻🤜🤛 Speaking of friendships, our new featured partner of the month is a group of nerds and geeks in Tallahassee! They call themselves NAT20. 🥸
Quick Summary
In this 210th edition, here's the scoop:
Worldwide: 2023 Total Shark Attacks Summary
Education: Florida Ranked the Top State for Higher Education for 8 Years
In the Spotlight: 3 People from FAMU Recognized in 2024 HBCU Awards
Featured Partner: NAT20 | About
TLH Weekend Events
WORLDWIDE
SHARK ATTACKS
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The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 120 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2023. 🏊🏄🌊 We’ve gathered all the trusted references, data, and stats about shark attacks that you need to know. 🦈 | Florida Museum
2023 Worldwide Report Breakdown:
Unprovoked bites: 69
Provoked bites: 22
Boat bites: 9
Scavenge: 2 (post-mortem bites)
Public Aquaria: 1
Doubtful: 0
No assignment possible: 1
Not confirmed: 16
U.S State Report Breakdown:
Florida: 16 bites, 0 fatal
Hawaii: 8 bites, 1 fatal
New York: 4 bites, 0 fatal
California: 2 bites, 1 fatal
North Carolina: 3 bites, 0 fatal
South Carolina: 2 bites, 0 fatal
New Jersey: 1 bite, 0 fatal
Florida continues to be the No. 1 location for the number of shark bites. 😱 There is no official tally of shark attacks for 2024 yet, but according to a shark tracking website claiming that as of July 30, there have been 47 shark attack bites in 2024.
EDUCATION
TOP STATE IN THE U.S.
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For the eighth year in a row, Florida has been crowned the Top State for Higher Education! 👨🎓🤝👩🎓 | Florida of Tomorrow
Florida has been ranked the top state in the U.S. for higher education by U.S. News & World Report. Remaining #1 for lowest tuition and fees, remaining #2 for two-year college graduation rates, and rising to #2 for four-year college graduation rates. 📈
The State University System of Florida received a $1 billion boost in financial support compared to the previous year, with the average cost of a bachelor's degree down to $3,000 after financial aid. 💵
The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation.
Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have prioritized higher education, investing record funding and ensuring universities have the resources needed for academic excellence and safe learning environments.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HBCU SPORTS AWARDEES
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Simmons, Rice, and Padilla took home HBCU Sports awards, making Florida A&M Athletics proud! The 2024 HBCU Sports Awards celebrated these three outstanding members, marking a huge success for the team! | famuathletics
Willie Simmons was named Football Coach of the Year for leading the Rattlers to a 12-1 record and winning the SWAC and Celebration Bowl Championships. 🏈
Mike Rice won Golf Coach of the Year for leading the Rattlers to their second HBCU National Championship. 🏌️⛳
Josh Padilla was named Sports Information Director of the Year for launching the Rattlers + digital network and achieving over one million social media interactions. 📲🤳
These awards reflect a successful year for Florida A&M Athletics. | See full list of winners from the 2024 HBCU Sports Awards. 🏆
FEATURED PARTNER
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NAT20 | It’s All About People and Partners
NAT20, an acronym for Nerds Around Tallahassee, is a community of nerds, geeks, tech enthusiasts and creatives. They meet monthly at different locations across town.
It is the first group of its kind and is attracting this niche group of employees with the hopes of helping them build community so they will be more likely to continue working in Tallahassee.
Partnering with education is a key focus for the tech collaborative.
Want to know more? 🤓 Join them on LinkedIn.
EVENTS
TLH WEEKEND
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Things To Do / Festivals
Aug. 3rd to 4th, Sat. to Sun. 3 PM and 5 PM EDT at Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee: Cat Video Fest 2024 by It's Meow Or Never for Ferals, Inc. and All Saints Cinema | Tickets Learn More
General Admission: $11 per ticket
TFS Members & Students: $9
Aug. 9th, Fri. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 2024 TLH Beer Festival Beer Mile | Ticket price: $25 Register
Registration includes T-Shirt if ordered by August 2nd: 4 beers, 1 Mile, and Ultimate Bragging Rights
Early Packet pick-up (including shirt if registered today) is on Wednesday, August 7th from 5 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at Fleet Feet Tallahassee
Aug. 10th, Sat. 2 PM to 6 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 6th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival | Ticket price range: $10 to $50 Tickets
Aug. 23rd, Fri. 6 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1745 Capital Cir NW, Tallahassee, FL: Garage Party by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Learn More
Featured Event: Aug. 24th, Sat. 2 PM to 5 PM EDT at Venvi Art Gallery: T is for Tallahassee: the ABC's of our Musical City - Book Signing Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Free Reserve a spot
Aug. 27th to 28th, Tues. to Wed. 6 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" by Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group | Ticket price range: $25 to $120 Tickets Learn More
Aug. 31st, Sat. 10 AM to 3 PM EDT at Tom Brown Park: Oasis Fun Fest | Tickets
General admission is free.
$10 for Fun Day Rides & Games Wristband
Sept. 7th, Sat. 12 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee: TFP Food Festival by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Learn More
Admission is free.
Food options: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Meat, Desserts, Snacks
Child and pet friendly.
SEE YOU SOON!
Don’t miss out—join us next Wednesday for an electrifying live session on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels! Catch up on our latest live event with Michael Tentnowski, who shared his inspiring journey of entrepreneurship and his passion for helping early-stage, groundbreaking startups secure federal funding.
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