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Former Orange Avenue residents eager to return to apartments with new name, modern amenities

September 19, 2023

Construction crews are getting close to wrapping up work on phase I at Columbia Gardens at South City.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Former Orange Avenue Apartments residents turn to Brenda Williams (second from right), executive director of Tallahassee Housing Authority, with questions.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook

Speakers fire up crowd at town hall meeting on Black history

September 19, 2023

Panelist (from left) included Andrea Oliver, Anika Williams and Marlon Williams.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Marie Rattigan (right), vice president of the local NAACP, presented questions to a panel that included (from left) Darius Young, Rita Brown and Darryl Jones.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A large crowd showed up for

FAMU names Mary Simmons dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences

August 25, 2023

Mary Simmons FAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University has announced the appointment of Mary Simmons, Ph.D., RRT, as the new dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, effective immediately. Simmons is a tenured professor with more than 20 years of experience in higher education. She has served as

Smokey Hollow barbershop wins statewide award

August 25, 2023

Smokey Hollow Commemoration at Cascades Park include the barbershop that was once part of a vibrant community.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, Leon County government and the City of Tallahassee preserved and restored the historic Smokey Hollow Barbershop as part of the Capital Cascades Park Project. This

Fall Seed Library Program draws a crowd for kickoff

August 25, 2023

Lines were steady during the kickoff of Leon County Fall Seed Library Program, as hundreds of residents showed up for the event Saturday.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Report The public will have a huge variety of seeds to choose from during the Leon County Fall Seed Library Program.

New name in the works for TCC

August 25, 2023

President Jim Murdaugh said he’s been consider a name change for Tallahassee Community College for some time.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer When Jim Murdaugh, president of Tallahassee Community College, first mentioned the possibility of a name change during his state of the college address,

Change is coming

August 25, 2023

City presents proposed plans for FAMU Way roundabout Renderings of the proposed change for the final phase of roadway work on FAMU Way was explained by City of Tallahassee employees.Submitted by City of Tallahassee Several small businesses are located near the intersection where a roundabout is proposed.Photo by St. Clair

College of Engineering deans explore problem-solving, collaborations at summit

August 21, 2023

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Dean Suvranu De hosted the 2023 Florida Engineering Dean’s Summit. Special to the Outlook Leadership from 12 engineering schools across Florida convened at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering last week for the inaugural Florida Engineering Dean’s Summit, an opportunity for the state’s engineering educators to explore

Trustee Eugene Lamb Jr. receives Southern Region Trustee Leadership Award

August 21, 2023

Eugene Lamb has a lengthy history with Tallahassee Community College.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees Chairman Eugene Lamb, Jr. has been awarded the Southern Region Trustee Leadership award by the Association of Community College Trustees. Lamb has served on the Board since 2007,

Changes coming to help businesses thrive in Railroad Square

August 21, 2023

Some stores line the main drive through Railroad Square.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Tangela Lofton, Chief of Staff for Art District Real Estate Company, sits in the Food Hall area of Railroad Square.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Roy Blake’s daily grind includes making scented soaps.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By