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Voices of FAMU Poetry Springs to Life

October 6, 2015

By Chaninn Ragland Outlook Writer When you get a group of individuals who are open-minded, have eager hearts and the willingness to write and come together in one location you get Voices. Voices is the official spoken word poetry organization at Florida A&M that was founded

100 Black Men of Tallahassee Awarded for Helping Keep Neighborhoods Safe

September 30, 2015

By Nadia Felder Outlook Writer Tallahassee has been facing issues with high crime and youth violence but some members of the community have been actively helping to put these issues to an end and were recently given recognition for their efforts by Mayor Andrew Gillum. On

School Choice: Faith Leaders Support Scholarships

September 30, 2015

By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook Faith and community leaders in Tallahassee came together Sept. 15, at Blue Collar Restaurant for a Faith Leaders Roundtable Luncheon to rally support for Florida’s tax credit scholarship program. The scholarship program is administered by nonprofits such

Tallahassee’s ReptiDay Brings Out Local Reptile & Exotic Animal Lovers

September 29, 2015

By Travis Milton Outlook Writer It was a slithering setting on Sept. 19 as Repticon held its annual Reptile and Exotic Animal Show, better known as “ReptiDay,” at the North Florida Fairgrounds. “Repticon is a reptile and exotic animal convention where guests can see and learn

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits at the 34th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia

September 22, 2015

Sherrell Wilkerson Outlook Writer Despite the constant rain, hundreds flooded the neighborhood streets surrounding Jake Gaither Recreation Center and Golf Course Sept. 12 for the 34th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia. Covering the areas of Leon, Madison, Jefferson, Wakulla, Taylor, Jackson and Gadsden

Active Living Expo Brings in Hundreds

September 22, 2015

By Chaninn Ragland Outlook Writer City of Tallahassee’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs, hosted their 17th Annual Active Living Expo Sept. 10-11, at the Tallahassee Senior Center (TSC). Active Living Expo brings community resources together to inform senior citizens about opportunities in

Lake Ella Grower’s Market Offers Residents Organic Options

September 16, 2015

By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer Residents passing by Lake Ella on Wednesdays will see tents filled with vegetables, honey and brown eggs. That’s when local farmers sell their homegrown products to customers at the Lake Ella Grower’s Market in Tallahassee. The weekly market allows customers

Students Learn 3-D Printing

September 15, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Senior Outlook Writer The 3-D printer buzzed in the background of the Making Awesome Studio at Railroad Square, as students learned how to make their own designs. Kenyon Bertelsen, 18-year-old class instructor, sat in front of the classroom with

“Miracle Hills: Help From On High”

September 9, 2015

By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook The Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Tallahassee,Fla., Rev. R.B. Holmes, Pastor, designated Sunday, Aug. 30, as “Miracle Hill Appreciation Sunday” during the 7:30 a.m. worship service. The worshippers were blessed with high praise from the dynamic

Omega Lamplighter’s Second Annual “500 Miles of Freedom Civil Rights & College Tour”

August 26, 2015

Special to the Outlook On a bus filled with more than 48 people including area high school students, college students and advisors, the Omega Lamplighters voyaged out on their second annual “500 Miles of Freedom Civil Rights & College Tour.” The trip consisted of stops in Memphis,