Florida's Capital City
Tallahassee – Rolling Hills and White Sandy Beaches
Tallahassee’s unique community of government and college town mixed with the great outdoors make it a great place to live. The rolling hills and light seasonal changes add to Tallahassee’s appeal as well. You can drive an hour south to discover the Gulf of Mexico’s white sandy beaches with few people.
Apalachee Parkway
The City of Tallahassee
Everything about Tallahassee is dominated by state government and the local universities FSU, and FAMU (Florida A & M). The new state capital towers in the center of the city and is surrounded by government buildings. A few miles west of the capital building is the Governors Mansion. And a few miles from there is FSU.
The presence of state government and major universities has allowed Tallahassee to develop into a strong city. The economy is stable, there is an educated workforce, and the result is that Tallahassee has a variety of industries, good schools, and plenty of activities.
Tallahassee’s Government
Florida’s constitution states that “All political power is inherent in the people.” The elections allow the Florida residents to choose who leads their government. There are three main government branches in Florida: The Executive Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Legislative Branch. ... [Full Article]
The Flavor of Tallahassee
Tallahassee has a unique blend of government and college town mixed with the great outdoors making it a great place to live. The rolling hills and light seasonal changes will have you enjoying Tallahassee year round. You can even drive an hour south to the Gulf of Mexico. ... [Full Article]
Tallahassee Weather
In Leon County, the summers get really hot. However, the fall, winter and spring make up for the hot summers with enjoyable seasonal changes. ... [Full Article]
Colleges and Universities
Tallahassee has a very educated workforce thanks to the numerous colleges and universities in the area. The higher learning institutions are diverse and abundant for numerous professions and industries. ... [Full Article]
Tallahassee’s History
Around Tallahassee there are 122 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. ... [Full Article]
Tallahassee’s Great Outdoors
As you drive around Tallahassee and the Leon County area, you’ll find rolling hills, canopy roads, and a touch of Southern hospitality. The area north of Tallahassee has the largest number of original plantations (71 of them) in the country. ... [Full Article]