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| | | Vibrant Futures. Local leaders are advancing key updates to the Comprehensive Plan – our community’s blueprint for smart growth and development. At the same time, FSU’s College of Business continues to earn top marks in Niche’s national rankings, highlighting its strength in academics, student experience, and career readiness. These efforts reflect a community investing in both place and people, setting North Florida up for a brighter future. |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 482nd edition, here’s the scoop: Local: TLH Comprehensive Plan Education: Niche Rankings | FSU Featured: Oceans | Client Testimonial TLH Weekend Events
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| | ✨ Comprehensive Plan Changes Are Key to Smarter Growth and a Vibrant Future. | Tal Chamber Tallahassee and Leon County are at a pivotal moment that will shape the community’s future. The Comprehensive Plan, created over 30 years ago, is the city's blueprint for growth and development. After years of input, analysis, and public discussion, a set of proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan is now being considered. The current goals and policies need to be updated to reflect today’s challenges and opportunities. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, one of the region’s leading business advocates, supports these amendments as vital, transformative policies that will shape the future vibrancy of the community and economy. These amendments offer a clear plan for growth that balances two key goals: promoting new development in the urban core while giving neighborhoods a strong voice in how that growth happens. “I have witnessed businesses in the heart of Tallahassee struggle to maintain consistent foot traffic. The issue isn’t complicated: there simply aren’t enough residents nearby to sustain these local establishments year-round. Many businesses must rely solely on students or the legislative session to meet their bottom line.” Dana Noles said, a member of Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority. The proposed amendments address this issue by encouraging more housing in already developed areas, helping local businesses get the steady support they need to thrive. Mixed-use projects and more walkable neighborhoods will mean less traffic, lower carbon emissions, and a better quality of life. Supporting these proposals as a smart path toward a thriving community, where residents, neighborhoods, and businesses all play a role in building a brighter, more vibrant future for Tallahassee and Leon County.
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| | 📊 Niche Rankings Affirm High Quality of FSU Business Programs. | FSU News FSU’s College of Business retained its No. 1 status among four-year public schools on Niche’s recently released 2026 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America lists and rose to the No. 3 spot among publics on its 2026 Best Colleges for Business in America list. For the past three years, the college has secured Niche’s top billing for its accounting and finance offerings, and this year it also stands No. 5 among all schools teaching accounting and finance nationwide. Also new this year, the college gained Top 10 status on the overall list of Best Colleges for Business in America. “These rankings further demonstrate the preeminent status of our degree programs, and it means even more to us that feedback from our students and alumni is a significant part of the assessment,” said Michael D. Hartline, dean of the college. “Our graduates are certainly happy with their FSU business education and the future career trajectory it provides.” Niche creates rankings to help students find the right college. It uses reliable data and real student reviews, mainly from the U.S. Department of Education. This includes stats like acceptance rates, graduation rates, and student-to-faculty ratios. On Niche’s website, you can find detailed profiles and reviews for every U.S. college, including nearly 9,000 reviews for FSU. In addition to rankings, Niche gives letter grades in different categories for each university. FSU earned mostly A’s, including A+ grades for Academics, Athletics, Professors, and Student Life. 💯
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| | Thursday, Sept. 18 Friday, Sept. 19 Food Truck Fridays by FSU Campus Rec | Friday, Sept. 19 | 12 PM | FSU Lakefront Park & Retreat Center, 3226 Flastacowo Rd. | Learn More Featured Event: Oktoberfest by Lake Tribe Brewing Company, Bluebonnet Dough Works, and Pam's Creations | Friday, Sept. 19 | 4 PM | 3357 Garber Dr., Unit 4 | Learn More 35th Anniversary of An Evening of Music & Dance | Friday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 21 | Opperman Music Hall, 114 N. Copeland St. | From $30 Tickets | Learn More 1st night: Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 PM 2nd Night: Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:30 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 23 Thursday, Sept. 25 Opening Reception for Colorful Journey ft. Gustavo Castillo & Carmen Lagos by LeMoyne Arts | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 5 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More Run for Recovery by DISC Village | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 5:30 PM | Lake Ella Park | Free Register | Learn More Broadway Memories by The Alzheimer's Project, Inc. | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 7 PM | Opperman Music Hall | $60 Tickets | Learn More
Friday, Sept. 26 Wheels, Wine & Whiskey: Get Your Kicks on Route 66 by Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Friday, Sept. 26 | 6 PM | 1600 Miccosukee Rd. | Member: $55.20; Gen Ad: $65.87 Tickets | Learn More Parker McCollum: The Parker McCollum Tour | Friday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | From $31.10 Tickets | Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Sept. 26 to 27 7th Annual Oktoberfest by Ology Brewing Company, Ology Distilling, and Ology Power Mill | Friday to Saturday, Sept. 26 to 27 | 2 PM | Ology Power Mill, 2708 Power Mill Ct. | Learn More
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