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Hi Tallahassee, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Bobby Bowden Legacy Auction, a backyard privacy bill, and the North Florida Renaissance Faire + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

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📰 In the news

Inside a storied collection: Bidding is open for the Bobby Bowden Legacy Auction packed with FSU memorabilia and letters from celebrities and politicians. The auction will take place March 17 and 18 — get all the details.

Crackdown on covert recording: At the Capitol, a Florida bill from Sen. Jason Pizzo would extend privacy protections to fenced backyards and toughen digital voyeurism penalties, with changes taking effect July 1 if approved — see what’s in the bill.

Local literacy drive grows: Midtown Reader’s Let’s Read raised $8,886 to give free books to Title I students. The first fair was at Oak Ridge Elementary. Two more Leon County book fairs are planned — see how you can help.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• North Florida Renaissance Faire arrives in Tallahassee
• Groove to smooth jazz under stars
• Celebrate at Springtime Tallahassee Festival
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Stage night, sorted: Craving a live-theatre jolt? Theatre Tallahassee brings community-made magic with polished mainstage musicals, intimate studio plays, and the friendly hum of neighbors running the show. Slip it into your week for a lift; The Mountaintop is on now, a fine reason to swap screens for seats.

Craving a classic dog?: Dog Et Al has satisfied Tallahassee hot dog cravings for decades, and the Bannerman Crossing spot keeps it classic with nostalgia, friendly counter service, and simple comfort food. When you want an easy, happy dinner this week, a quick run totally counts.

Books + pie? Yep. Midtown Reader keeps Tallahassee reading with new releases, lively author events, and community-minded book clubs, and yes, an upstairs Piebrary serving coffee and slices while you browse. When your TBR tilts, this welcoming indie steadies the stack without fuss.

\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →

📆 Tallahassee for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎭 A Night of Argentinian Theater @ Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Thursday (3/12) at 8:00 PM – Trade your binge-watching for an evening at Goodwood’s Jubilee Cottage, where Tallahassee Hispanic Theater toasts 10 years with two standouts, Verona by Claudia Piñeiro and Mother by Trade by Graciela Gambaro. Expect razor-sharp family drama, authentic empanadas from Empanadas Miles, and Argentinian wine, because priorities.

💃 Brazilian Zouk @ Studio D | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Start the weekend at Zouk Happy Hour with Sy and Amy, where beginners are welcome and rhythm counts as cardio. Bring friends, lace up dance shoes, and learn Brazilian Zouk basics for $15, Venmo or Cash App accepted, two left feet welcome.

🎨 Capital Craft Fest @ Tallahassee Automobile Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Hop over to Capital Craft Fest at the Auto Museum on Mahan for an early Easter fix, free entry and parking. Shop local makers, grab food truck bites, enjoy a DJ, and let the kids hunt eggs while you finally finish a coffee.

🧘 Settle Into Stillness: A Yoga & Sound Retreat @ Lake Iamonia Lodge | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Settle Into Stillness is taking over Lake Iamonia Lodge with a day of yoga, sound bath, journaling, and the kind of deep exhale you keep promising yourself. Expect mindful eating, nature time, thoughtful conversation, and a nourishing lunch, because self-care should come with snacks.

🕯 Candle Pouring & Scent Mixology @ AR Workshop Tallahassee | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Think your house smells fancy? Mix custom fragrances at AR Workshop’s candle-pouring class, snack on whatever you bring, and leave with 2 or 3 candles. Starts at $59 for two, $79 for three, upgrades available, the more you pour, the more you save.

🎤 Tally Tributes @ TNL Performing Arts Center | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Tallahassee Nights Live brings the Capital City a Vegas-style showdown with top local vocalists as Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan’s catalogs go song for song. Expect powerhouse belts, nostalgic goosebumps, and the kind of soul that convinces your knees they can still handle a two-step.

☘ Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ The Getaway Grille and Bar | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Blues in Eddie’s Beer Garden on St. Patrick’s Day with Brett Wellman and the Stone Cold Blues Band, because of course. Order fish and chips or bangers and mash for $18, then toast with green beer, $5 Baby Guinness, and an $8 Irish margarita.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/12 Blues Jam @ The Getaway Grille and Bar – 6:00 PM
• 3/12 MST3K Thursday @ Cap City Video Lounge – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 The Elements @ Southwood Country Club Restaurant – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition @ Making Light Productions – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 Old Time Jam @ Blue Tavern – 4:00 PM
• 3/15 Tally Tributes @ TNL Performing Arts Center – 6:00 PM
• 3/18 The Funky Taters @ Goodwood Museum & Gardens – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tallahassee report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 78%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms between 7am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 4%

Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

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