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🛣️📊 Safe Travels. Heading out for spring break? Drivers are urged to slow down and plan ahead as construction and events shift traffic patterns. Meanwhile, a new WalletHub study ranks Tallahassee among state capitals nationwide, highlighting strong marks in education and workforce metrics. With the recent vote on the FSU Health transfer, local healthcare, innovation, and businesses have new opportunities for growth. ✨
Quick Summary
In our 588th edition, here’s the scoop:
Tips: Navigating TLH Dips & Detours
Stats: State Capital Rankings
Featured: Women’s Giving Alliance of Northeast Florida
TLH Weekend Events
LOCAL
PSA ON
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🚗 Mind the Dip: Staying Safe on Tallahassee Area Roads | Tal Dem
Tip #1: 🛠️ Be Prepared for Road “Mishaps” & Detours – Slow down and stay alert for sudden dips, potholes, and unexpected detour zones. These can pop up during ongoing infrastructure work and repairs.
Tip #2: Plan Ahead for Detours & Delays – Big events (like the recent marathon) often trigger temporary road closures downtown. Highlight closures for routes like Monroe, Pensacola, Jefferson, College & Park avenues so drivers adjust travel plans early.
Tip #3:🚶♂️Pedestrians & Bicycles Still a Priority – City police and safety campaigns continue to emphasize pedestrian and bike safety. Slow down and watch closely in mixed-use areas, especially during peak walking hours.
Tip #4: If you notice hazardous roadway conditions, report them promptly. Community vigilance speeds up fixes.
Tip #5: 🌊 Why Do Dirt Roads Get “Washboard” Ripples? – They form due to natural earth flexibility (soil shifts and compresses over time), vehicle suspension harmonics (repeated vibration patterns from passing cars), and layer composition beneath the surface.
Tip #6: Market Street detours may be testing drivers’ patience. Allow a few extra minutes during peak hours, check traffic apps before heading out, and consider using alternate east–west routes to avoid active work zones.
STATS
BEST CAPITALS
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🧐 Where Does Tallahassee Stand Among State Capitals? | WalletHub
WalletHub recently released a study to determine which state capitals are the best places to live. They based its ranking on 48 factors, including affordability, economic stability, crime rates, and the quality of life, education, and health.
Florida’s capital, Tallahassee, however, placed within the top 30. Tallahassee ranked highly in a few categories, including No. 2 in the states for average weekly work hours, according to WalletHub data.
👏🏼 Here are areas where TLH ranked in the top 10 among U.S. capitals:
No. 2: Average weekly work hours: 35.60
No. 2: Average university scores: 68.76
No. 9: Number of universities in top 791: 2
No. 9: Share of adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 51.10%
No. 10: Building permits activity: 10
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | Women’s Giving Alliance of Northeast Florida
Women’s Giving Alliance of Northeast Florida (WGA) is a collective philanthropy group founded in 2001 by a diverse group of women united around the belief that women could powerfully influence giving and community change. Since exceeding their first‑year membership goal and awarding their first grants in 2002, WGA has grown to 400+ members and built an endowment to support strategic grantmaking, research, advocacy, and programs that improve the lives of women and girls across Northeast Florida.
📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Call: (904) 356-4483 | 🔔 Connect: LI, IG, and FB
EVENTS
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Friday, Mar. 13
Deadline for Application for Camp Ignite by The Tallahassee Fire Department | Friday, Mar. 13 | Apply | Learn More
Camp Ignite: April 3rd to 4th for Ages 14 to 21
Saturday, Mar. 14
Featured Event: Adoption Day by Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue | Saturday, Mar. 14 | 10 AM | Coldwell Banker Hartung, 3303 Thomasville Rd. Ste 201 | Learn More
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Flamingo Party | Saturday, Mar. 14 | 12 PM | 717 S. Gadsden St. | Learn More
Sunday, Mar. 15
A Night at The Oscars by FSU College of Motion Picture Arts | Sunday, Mar. 15 | 6 PM | The Moon | $50 Tickets | Learn More
Monday, Mar. 16
Big Bend Heart Walk by American Heart Association - Florida | Monday, Mar. 16 | 8 AM | Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. | Register | Learn More
Saturday, Mar. 21
10th Annual Community 5K by Tallahassee Board of REALTORS | Saturday, Mar. 21 | 8 AM | Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. | $21.50 Tickets
Wildlife Baby Shower by St. Francis Wildlife Association | Saturday, Mar. 21 | 1 PM | Native Nurseries of Tallahassee, 1645 Centerville Rd. | Learn More
Saturday to Sunday, Mar. 21 to 22
2nd Annual North Florida Renaissance Faire | Saturday to Sunday, Mar. 21 to 22 | 11 AM | North Florida Fairgrounds | From $16.55 Tickets | Learn More
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