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| | | ✨ Taxes and Storm Readiness. As the new year approaches in just a few months, we’re keeping you in the loop on what matters most for your home and wallet. In this issue, we break down the upcoming property tax and fee changes that could impact residents and businesses alike. On the homefront, we’re spotlighting hurricane-rated garage doors, essential upgrades for keeping your home safe and storm-ready. Speaking of, we are sending well wishes to our friends in Jamaica and the Carribean in the path of record breaking Hurricane Melissa. We hope that hurricane season comes to a close pretty soon. |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 510th edition, here’s the scoop: Local: ‘26 Property Taxes and Fees Safety: 5 Garage Door Brands Featured: KB Studio | Clients Supported TLH Weekend Events
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| | 💸📈 Leon County and Tallahassee Residents Face New Fees and Rising Costs in 2026. What’s in your wallet will be a bit less next year under new property tax rates and other fees. | Tal Dem Property: The city and county didn’t raise property tax rates during September’s public hearings—but that doesn’t guarantee your bills won’t increase. Even with stable or slightly lower tax rates, rising property values, which increased nearly 8% in 2025, mean city and county tax bills for homes and businesses are likely to increase. The fire services fee, which overshadowed budget talks this year after the city moved forward with an increase that the county continues to oppose, is also rising, but only within the city. Most city residents will face nearly a 10% increase in the fee, or about $2 each, while non-residential property owners will see a larger increase. City commissioners initially planned to proceed in the fiscal year that started Oct. 1 with a property tax rate of $4.42 for every $1,000 of property value, the same as last year’s rate. However, that got upended after City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow announced he wouldn’t support the rate because of his opposition to the city’s decision to raise fire service fees unilaterally without approval by county commissioners. Leon County's new tax rate will raise more than $15M in additional revenue. County commissioners signed off on a general property tax rate of $8.3144 and an Emergency Medical Services tax rate of 0.75¢ for every $1,000 of property value. Waste Collection & City Cemetery: City commissioners unanimously approved several other increases, which will go from $25.77/mo to $26.83 for residential curbside service and from $58.81 to $61.23/mo for premium service. The cost of a single burial plot in a city cemetery increased, too, from $1,047 to $1,600. That’s a jump of nearly 53%.
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| | 5 Garage Door Brands Built to Withstand Hurricanes | Tallahassee Magazine Broten Garage Door Sales – With 70+ years of experience, Broten offers premium Clopay® and Eden Coast garage doors and openers across South Florida. They provide customizable, weather-resistant designs and were the first in Florida accredited by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and the International Door Association. Overhead Door Company – A Dillard company since 1921, offering hurricane-rated garage doors, premium openers, retractable screens, and shutters for complete storm protection. Their showroom lets customers explore products before major renovations. Precision Garage Door – Part of the Neighborly network, Precision serves Tallahassee and nearby counties including Columbia, Suwannee, Leon, and Taylor. They focus on convenience and trust, offering upfront pricing after safety inspections and recommending top-rated, storm-ready doors backed by strong warranties. D & D Garage Doors – Serving homeowners across Florida’s coasts, D & D combines style and durability with flexible financing options, including 0% interest and no payments for 12 months. Their storm-tested, low-maintenance, anti-rust doors—mainly from Clopay and Wayne Dalton—can be previewed with the Door Imagination tool. Vortex Doors – Partnering with trusted U.S. brands like LiftMaster and Cornell, Vortex brings over a century of combined experience. Their licensed team offers expert installation, repairs, and inspections, with easy online scheduling and educational resources to help homeowners prepare for storm season.
🌀🚪Why Hurricane-Prone Regions Need Special Garage Doors? Tallahassee homes need hurricane-rated garage doors to withstand frequent storms and protect one of the home’s most vulnerable entry points. Built with reinforced steel and tested to meet Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards, these doors help prevent water damage, warping, and structural stress during severe weather. As storms intensify, upgrading now ensures homes and properties are ready for the next hurricane.
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| | Sunday, Nov. 2 Featured Event: 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
Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 6 to 16 Friday, Nov. 7 Saturday, Nov. 8 Fall Festival by Tallahassee Farmers Market | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8 AM | 2904 Kerry Forest Pkwy. | Learn More 29th Annual Artisans in the Garden by Tallahassee Nurseries | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 AM | 2911 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More Pista sa Nayon Filipino Festival by Big Bend Filipino-American Association, Inc. | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 AM | Tom Brown Park, 443-557 Easterwood Dr. | Learn More Food Festival by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 12 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | Free Register | Learn More
Sunday, Nov. 9 Vintage and Handmade Pop-Up Market & Food Drive | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 11 AM | Community Thrift Market and Supporting Tallahassee Action Grants, Inc., 652B Capital Circle N.E | Learn More University Singers: A Poet Sings by FSU's College of Music | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 3 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | $0 to $10 Learn More
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Songfest: The Soundtrack of Us by Girls on the Run Panhandle | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 5:30 PM | The Hub at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Rd. | Tickets are $25 online ($30 at the door; free for kids 12 & under) Tickets | Learn More
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