August 2023 – Page 11 – Capital Outlook

TCC hires softball and cross-country coaches

August 2, 2023

Andy MerrillBrynn Baca Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College has filled two coaching positions that became vacant with the resignations of Patti Townsend and Gary Droze within the last two months. Athletics Director Chuck Moore announced that Brynn Baca is the new softball coach, replacing Townsend. Andy Merrill was

Posey comes home to be pitching coach at FSU

August 2, 2023

Micah Posey Special to the Outlook Micah Posey, a Tallahassee native and Florida State graduate with 11 years coaching experience at the Division I level, was named the Seminoles’ newest pitching coach. Head coach Link Jarrett made the announcement last Monday. The 2023 Conference USA Assistant Coach of the Year,

What brings me hope

August 2, 2023

Thinking hopeful thoughts in the summer heat Stan Matthews (left) and Rosalind Tompkins at MBN Millionaire Mindset Conference in Charlotte, N.C.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook Summer is a great time to relax and enjoy family and friends while experiencing outdoor fun in the sun, although it feels

Tallahassee project among Awards of Excellence recipients

August 2, 2023

Tallahassee was recognized for its Skateable Art Park, a project by Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and the City of Tallahassee.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Special to the Outlook The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association announced the recipients of its 2023 Project Awards. A record seven Awards of Excellence will

American exceptionalism excludes women

August 2, 2023

Julianne Malveaux Our United States of America loves to brag about our advancements. We are the biggest, the best, the most progressive and the most democratic. We believe that people, no matter who they are, deserve a voice. We have invaded other people’s countries to make that point. We beat

Good jobs will come from a cleaner economy

August 2, 2023

Ben Jealous I traveled recently from Baltimore, the city where my mother grew up, to Portland, Maine, where my dad did. It’s easy for many to see differences between one of the Blackest cities in America and largest city in one of the Whitest states in the country. What always

Against the grain II

August 2, 2023

Most people never thought that rap music would see 50 years Vaughn Wilson “Never thought that hip hop would take it this far,” said late rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G” Wallace on his debut single “Juicy” in 1994. Nobody did. Seen as a novelty when rap music started with the explosive

Franklin highlights $13.6 million for local projects

August 2, 2023

Rep. Gallop Franklin II Special to the Outlook State Representative Gallop Franklin II has successfully secured over $13 million in state funding for local projects as part of this year’s State budget, which was recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. These appropriations, which were secured during the session that ended

Akinyemi admitted to Leadership Florida Cornerstone Program

August 2, 2023

Akin Akinyemi Special to the Outlook Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi has been selected as a participant in Class 41 of the Leadership Florida Cornerstone Program. Following a competitive application process, Akinyemi joins a class of senior-level leaders to participate in the nine-month educational program focused on issues critical

FSU College of Education wins international community engagement award

August 2, 2023

Damon Andrew, dean of the FSU College of Education, accepted the first place award for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year during the Triple E Awards in Barcelona, Spain.Photo courtesy FSU College of Education Special to the Outlook Florida State University College of Education took home top honors at the