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| | | Reno-vision. In this issue, we’re highlighting how spaces and ideas are being reshaped across Tallahassee. Leon County’s Library 2.0 ushers in a new chapter of learning and connection with bold upgrades to a downtown staple, just in time for TeenTober, a month dedicated to celebrating and empowering young readers. Meanwhile, Village Square’s Fast Forward Tallahassee brought community leaders and residents together to envision what’s next for the city. Whether it’s building better places, sparking bigger conversations, or inspiring the next generation, the future is taking shape right here, right now. 💗 |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 496th edition, here’s the scoop: Local Dev: Leon County’s Library 2.0 Event Recap: Fast Forward Tallahassee Featured: KB Studio | Client Testimonial TLH Weekend Events
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| Image Source: LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System |
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| 📚 The LeRoy Collins Library in Leon County recently completed the first phase of a major renovation project, featuring 30,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated space. | Leon County Library via IG Dozens gathered on the 2nd floor of the LeRoy Collins Library on Sept. 26 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a modern facelift, one of many in store for the library's central branch downtown. ✂️🎀 The ribbon cutting marked the completion of Phase 1, a $2.3M project. Phase 2, estimated at $2.5M, will be carried out over the next three fiscal years. The renovations are part of the county's Essential Library Initiative, which focuses on four key areas: literacy and lifelong learning, business and workforce development, civic and community engagement, and arts and humanities. The renovations have led to several new features: 15 multi-use meeting rooms that can be reserved with a library card, a new Learning Commons with space for adult education and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring, expanded public computer areas, comfortable seating, updated furniture, new flooring and shelving, and improved directional signage. 👥🎙️ The standout features of the renovation are the Sound Booth, a soundproof recording studio, and the Career Corner workforce development hub, which includes a career center and a Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) excavator simulator designed to help individuals gain hands-on construction experience before entering a real job site. The LeRoy Collins Library hosts a variety of events, most of which are free and open to the public. For latest updates, check their socials: IG and FB.
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| | ✨ The “Fast Forward” event hosted by Village Square delivered five key takeaways aimed at shaping Tallahassee’s future trajectory. | Tal Dem Huddled inside the Challenger Learning Center’s Planetarium, local leaders and residents came together for Village Square’s Annual Fast Forward Tallahassee event–a forward-looking gathering offering a glimpse into upcoming projects, initiatives, and ideas shaping the city’s future. ✈️ Now Boarding at TLH: 'We're going to bring the airlines to Tallahassee'. Tallahassee Director of Aviation David Pollard says the future looks bright for the city’s airport. "We hear you, air service," Pollard said to the crowd. "We're working on more destinations, more flights. As we continue our way ahead, we're going to bring the airlines to Tallahassee." He announced that Tally will be the host city for this year's Takeoff North America conference from Nov. 4th to 6th.
🍃 Development Watch: What the Market District Park will bring to N.E. Tallahassee. Across the county, there are several big-ticket developments in the works–from Blueprint projects to the city's Southside Transit Center and new police station, topped with a barrage of student housing projects. Blueprint Director Autumn Calder added flair to her presentation by launching pickleball balls into the crowd with each slide change–despite never having played the sport. She highlighted several ongoing projects, offering fresh updates on the upcoming Market District Park in N.E. Tallahassee.
🎨 COCA advances to the finals in the concert grant. COCA’s Executive Director Kathleen Spehar said Tallahassee’s art scene is thriving with new murals, sculptures, and growing community investment. She also announced that the city is a finalist for the 2026-2028 Levitt Music Series Grant.
💙 Second Harvest is expanding and aiding families. The group is eagerly anticipating their new Impact Center at 4446 Entrepot Boulevard, where they broke ground last fall. The two-story, 27,800 sq. ft. facility will feature a 5,000 sq. ft. volunteer space, an educational kitchen, and a production kitchen to support their growing efforts.
👩💻 'Worlds of Work' to open up to the public and non-student job seekers. Now in its third year, the event is expanding beyond just students. Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce VP of Membership and Talent Development Corrie Melton says this year’s expo will welcome a broader audience. "This year we are adding a community component," Melton said. "So what we are doing is bringing our students in during the school day, but on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23rd, during the 2 PM to 5 PM window, we are opening this event to the community."
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| | KB Studio | Client Testimonial
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| | TLH EVENTS FAMU HOMECOMING |
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| | Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 11 to 12 Sunday, Oct. 12 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Fall Concert by TSC Jazz Band | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 7:30 PM | Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Dr. | Free Learn More Featured Event: FAMU Homecoming Week Edition by Ratchet Bingo | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 8 PM | Creativibes Venue, 2810 Sharer Road #Unit 30 | From $45 Tickets | Learn More
Friday, Oct. 17 Florida Startup Summit by OneSixOne Ventures | Friday, Oct. 17 | 10 AM | Rion Ballroom, Reitz Student Union, 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville | From $55.20 Tickets | Learn More Spirits of Goodwood by Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Friday, Oct. 17 | 6:30 PM | 1600 Miccosukee Rd. | $44.52 to $49.87 Tickets | Learn More Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain | Friday, Oct. 17 | 8 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | From $55.34 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Oct. 18 Lattes & Littles Pumpkin Patch Playdate | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 AM | Faith Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch, 2200 N. Meridian Rd. | Learn More Tallahassee Cake Picnic by Olivia Ameglio Fowler | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 1 PM | TBA | Learn More Fall Festival + Pumpkin Patch by Killearn Estates, Inc. | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 2 PM | Shannon Lakes Park, 4475 Shannon Lakes Dr. W. | Learn More 3rd Annual Heroes for Horses Fall Fundraiser by Triple R Horse Rescue Tallahassee | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 5 PM | Tallahassee Moose Lodge, 1478 Capital Cir. NW. | $35 to $40 Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Oct. 23 Thursday to Friday, Oct. 23 to 24 Friday, Oct. 24 Trunk or Treat by The Learning Pavilion | Friday, Oct. 24 | 5 PM | 3519 Easter Stanley Ct. | Learn More Gladys Knight by Visit Tallahassee | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | $64 to $112 Tickets | Learn More Trunk or Treat Halloween Party by Keller Williams Town & Country Realty | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6 PM | 1520 Killearn Center Blvd. | Learn More Zoobilee: Live Music Event | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7 PM | Tallahassee Museum | Tickets | Learn More
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