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August is in full swing! Back-to-school season has arrived across Florida, and school lunches are once again at the center of the conversation. As classrooms fill up this week, here are five stories you won't want to miss.
đ Motivational
A new partnership between Embarc Collective and the Florida High Tech Corridor is helping Florida entrepreneurs access coaching, funding, research, and a statewide innovation network. | Embarc Collective
đĽď¸ In Tech
From fighting cancer to improving stroke recovery, the FSU-headquartered MagLab is using powerful magnetic technology to drive breakthroughs in healthcare. Discover seven ways it's shaping the future of medicine and improving human health. | FSU News
đ Spotlight on Women
Mark your calendars! Florida State women's basketball is set to compete in the third annual WBCA Showcase this November, facing Purdue and UCF at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. | Seminoles
đ˘ TLH Stats
The Tallahassee Police Department has recently launched the Approach with Care Autism Awareness Initiative, providing free vehicle decals that discreetly alert first responders when someone in the vehicle may be on the autism spectrumâhelping foster safer, more informed interactions. | Talgov
đ´ Fun Florida
Don't miss Strength by Mark Georgiades, a compelling welded metal sculpture that reflects resilience, endurance, and the quiet strength of the human spirit. The artwork is on view through Aug. 15 in Through the Fire at LeMoyne Arts and is available for purchase. | Lemoyne Arts via IG
EVENTS
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NETWORKING + BIZ EVENTS
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Women Wednesdays + Domi Station Midweek Meetup by Domi Station | Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 12 PM | 914 Railroad Ave. | Learn More
Friday, Aug. 14
Power Pack by Tal Chamber with Second Harvest of the Big Bend and Addition Financial | Friday, Aug. 14 | 1:30 PM | Talbot Ballroom | Learn More
Email Beth Pupke at [email protected] to RSVP
Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 16
Featured Event: The Annual Chamber Community Conference by The Chamber of Commerce | Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 16 | 8 AM | Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Fernandina Beach | Members: $790, Non-Members: $990 Register | Learn More
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Ribbon Cutting for The Peach Cobbler Factory by Capital City Chamber | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 11 AM | 1660 W Tennessee St. Unit 3 | Learn More
30-Minute [Product Development] Advisory Session w/ Robert Parsons | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | From 6 PM | 914 Railroad Ave. | $25 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Aug. 22
Grape Harvest Festival for Alumni by FAMU | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 8 AM | Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research, 6361 Mahan Dr. #6201 | $10 Learn More
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Annual Community Meeting by United Way of the Big Bend | Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 11:30 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Learn More
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Benefits and Breakfast by Tal Chamber | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 8:30 AM | 300 E Park Ave. | Free Learn More
TECH EVENTS
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Government Innovation Florida: From Intent to Impact - Building Floridaâs Next Decade of Digital Government | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 7:30 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Learn More
Wednesday, Aug. 19
National MagLab Monthly Public Tour | Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 11:30 AM | The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 E Paul Dirac Dr. | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Aug. 21 to 23
Skyview Live: An Immersive Full Dome Space Rock Concert | Friday to Sunday, Aug. 21 to 23 | Aug. 21 & 22 at 8:30 PM, Aug. 23 at 2 PM | Challenger Learning Center - Fogg Planetarium, 200 S Duval St. | GA: $30, VIP: $60 | Tickets | Learn More
Friday, Aug. 28
Innovation Hub EXPO by FSU Innovation Hub | Friday, Aug. 28 | 12:30 PM | Shores Building (LSB), FSU Innovation Hub, 142 Collegiate Loop | Learn More
THINGS TO DO + FUN EVENTS
Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 16
CrystalFire World Dance & Wellness Conference 2026 | Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 16 | 9 AM | TSC Turner Auditorium | Learn More
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Moms & Mimosas by Hearth and Soul | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 10 AM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free Tickets
Thursday, Aug. 20
Opening Reception: Mapped Journeys in Color & Verse by Lemoyne Arts | Thursday, Aug. 20 | 5 PM | 125 N Gadsden St. | Learn More
Exhibit runs until Sept. 19
Wildlife After Dark by North Florida Wildlife Center | Thursday, Aug. 20 | 5 PM | North Florida Wildlife Center, 1386 Cook Rd., Lamont FL | Online: $19.99; At Door: $24.99 | Learn More
Friday, Aug. 28
Saturday, Aug. 29
Opening FSU Football Game, Florida State vs. New Mexico State | Saturday, Aug. 29 | 7 PM | Bobby Bowden Field, Doak Campbell Stadium | From $21 Tickets | Learn More
Friday, Sept. 4
Copy of MoMents with Abia Sanjay | Friday, Sept. 4 | 6 PM | Lake Jackson Branch Library, 3840 N Monroe St. | Free Reserve a spot
EPISODES
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