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| | | ✨ Five Hundred Issues Later. We’re celebrating a major milestone with our 500th issue of CityClips. It's been our pleasure to keep you in the loop every step of the way. Thank you for staying connected, growing with us, and being part of this incredible journey! And Julia, our CEO, will have loyal readers every week give us positive affirmations. That is what keeps us motivated. In this issue, we’re shining a spotlight on FSU, recently ranked among the nation’s top 25. In Pickleball, Hyperspace Ventures has acquired the Royals–the newest (and 23rd) team in Major League Pickleball. Who is coming up with these valuations?! To 500 issues and beyond–here’s to keeping the newsletters going and impactful connections. |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 500th and Stat Thurs. edition: In the Spotlight: FSU Among Top 25 Sports: Hyperspace Ventures Acquires Royals Featured: KB Studio | Free Site Review TLH Weekend Events
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT FSU | 2026 U.S. NEWS |
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| | 🙌🏼🎉 FSU Earns Praise for Student Success in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings. | FSU News Florida State University (FSU) has again been ranked among the Top 25 public universities in the nation, highlighting its continued commitment to student success and academic excellence. FSU rose two spots to No. 21 among public institutions in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2026 rankings released Sept. 23. FSU achieved its highest-ever overall ranking among both public and private institutions, rising three spots to No. 51. | U.S. News FSU’s focus on student experience and quality education is driving measurable success, with strong graduation and freshman retention rates, especially among Pell Grant recipients, highlighting its status as a top public institution. FSU’s support for first-generation students and Pell Grant recipients is delivering strong results. They rose to No. 31 among public universities in the U.S. News’ list of Top Performers on Social Mobility and climbed to No. 14 in the Pell Grant graduation rate metric. FSU reached a record four-year graduation rate of 78% this year, up from 76% last year, placing it among the Top 9 public universities nationwide. First-year student retention also rose to a record 97%, up from 96% the previous year. FSU recently ranked No. 1 in student satisfaction in Florida, according to The Princeton Review’s latest survey. Niche also ranked FSU No. 7 nationally for Best Student Life and No. 11 among Top Public Universities. The university’s holistic student support includes Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), giving students a supportive network of peers and faculty from day one. The university ranked No. 7 among public schools and No. 1 in Florida on U.S. News’ Learning Communities list. For fall 2025, University Housing offers 10 LLCs, housing over 650 first-time-in-college students.
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| | 🎾💰 Major League Pickleball Team Acquired for $16M in South Florida. | West Orlando News Hyperspace Ventures (Hyperspace), a group of UNC-Chapel Hill alumni and tech entrepreneurs, acquired a Major League Pickleball team in South Florida for a record $16M, making the Palm Beach Royals the city’s first major professional sports team. Before the Royals had jerseys, courts, or a $16M valuation, there was a vision from three former UNC tennis teammates. Taylor Meyer, Zach Hunter, and Alex Rafiee founded Hyperspace in Raleigh in 2017, starting in software and product development before channeling their passion for racquet sports into something bigger. Hyperspace blends expertise in tech and competitive sports, with over $21M invested in pickleball, including $5.3M in Pickleball Inc. The Royals are set to become the 23rd team in Major League Pickleball, joining after a landmark 2025 season marked by record-breaking growth in attendance, broadcast reach, and sponsorships. “Palm Beach is ready for its first major pro team,” said Hunter. “We’re building the Royals to compete at the highest level and to become a team that defines the next era of Major League Pickleball. Just like Palm Beach itself, the Royals will embody prestige, energy, and a world-class brand that makes this community special.” The Royals plan to host matches, youth clinics, and community pickleball festivals throughout Palm Beach County, partnering with local businesses to make pickleball a lasting part of the region’s sports culture.
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| | TLH EVENTS AMICUS’ 2ND YEAR |
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| | Thursday, Oct. 16 Saturday, Oct. 18 Featured Event: Amicus Brewing Ventures is Turning 2 | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 12 PM | 717 S. Gadsden St. | Learn More Tallahassee Cake Picnic by Olivia Ameglio Fowler | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 1 PM | TBA | Learn More
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 Boots, Boos, and Ballads: Zoobilee | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7 PM | Tallahassee Museum | Tickets
Friday to Saturday, Oct. 24 to 25 Saturday, Oct. 25 4th Annual Food Truck Challenge & Craft Show by Endless Events & Rentals | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 AM | Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Dr. | Free Learn More 10th Annual Halloween Symphony Spooktacular by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Free Learn More
Sunday, Oct. 26 Thursday, Oct. 30 Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains Trip Information Session by WFSU Public Media | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 11 AM | 1600 Red Barber Plaza | RSVP Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains trip is scheduled from April 9 to 16, 2026, featuring a cruise on Lake Maggiore and scenic trains in Switzerland & Italy. If you have questions about travel, email sarah.hipsher@fsu.edu.
Halloween Fest on the Plaza by Publix | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Free Learn More New Jazz Underground by FSU Opening Nights | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 PM | Bricks & Brass, 316 W. Tennessee St. | From $15 Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Nov. 2 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk by AFSP | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1 PM | Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St. | Register | Learn More Harvest Moon High Tea by Wild Avalon Art & Events | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | $65.08 Tickets | Learn More
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