October 2016 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

South side health facility could create boon, supporters say

October 13, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer A medical facility being constructed by Big Bend Cares could jump start redevelopment of businesses on the south side of Tallahassee, supporters of the project said. City Commissioner Curtis Richardson and Rob Renzi, Director of Big Bend Cares, expect

The #YearofTheGirl Summit empowers teenage girls

October 13, 2016

By Anjelicia Bruton Special to the Outlook #YearoftheGirl Summit held last month in Tallahassee’s City Hall welcomed girls from grades 7-12 to empower them with interactive activities. The event was hosted by Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Each year the commission chooses

Five Tallahassee Babe Ruth Baseball players sign to play college ball

October 13, 2016

By Robyn Murrell Outlook Writer Down three runs in the regional championship game of the 2013 Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, a group of friends from Tallahassee banded together and battled their way back in the seventh inning to pull off an impressive win on their two month journey to

Cross-country key to developing TCC athletics

October 13, 2016

By Robyn Murrell Outlook writer Tallahassee Community College athletic program is expanding this fall with the addition of women’s cross- country, which director of athletics Rob Chaney calls a pivotal piece to build a year-round athletic program. Cross-country gives TCC five teams. Women’s cross-country is an

Leon County first to offer innovative home renovation financing

October 13, 2016

By Robyn Murrell Outlook Writer Leon County homeowners will soon be able to participate in a program that could save them money on their energy bill. At the same time the program is expected to help boost the local economy by providing jobs. Leon County is expected to put the

Residents Meet with Local Leaders for Speed Dating

October 13, 2016

By Devin Powell Outlook Writer Many gathered Feb 26. for pizza and speed dating fun with local leaders to discuss their concerns and suggestions. St John’s Episcopal Church, Village Square and Leadership Tallahassee hosted the annual “Speed Date” event. There were 14 local leaders in attendance ranging from

Outlook Honors 2014 Notables

October 13, 2016

By Devin Powell Outlook Writer The night was filled with great honor and joy as Capital Outlook and Live Communications honored eight notables in Tallahassee on Jan. 26. Applause echoed throughout the room as Capital Outlook hosted its First Honoree Reception. Honorees and Tallahassee’s distinguished guests gathered

Omega Lamplighters end Black History month with a bang

October 13, 2016

By Devin Powell Special to the Outlook The Omega Lamplighters were an unexpected treat for the women prisoners being held at the Gadsden Correctional Facility Feb.26 for their annual Black History Month program. The Omega Lamplighters is a mentoring group sponsored by the Chi Omega (graduate) and The Upsilon

Spirit or rule of law?

October 5, 2016

By James Washington NNPA This means more to me now than when it was written back in the day. Have you ever wondered how a lawyer feels, who knows his or her client is guilty of a crime, but is able to get that person off based on a legal

Rickards’ win spoils Trojans homecoming

October 5, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Win or lose, Rickards’ head football coach Quintin Lewis always has plenty to say in his post-game talk with his players. Not this past Friday night, though. Rickards’ 39-37 victory over Lincoln High School was that entrancing.