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Hello Tallahassee! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Seafood fraud uncovered, a renaissance faire, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
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📰 In the news
New tech uncovers seafood fraud: FSU graduate students tested shrimp at restaurants and supermarkets around Tallahassee and found frequent mislabeling, with some imports linked to antibiotic use. The team plans to expand their research statewide — read the full story.
Refashioning closets with purpose: FSU students Preston Berry and Karma Buchanan started Reviva, a resale venture putting thrifted pieces back into circulation to cut clothing waste, giving Tallahassee shoppers a way to refresh wardrobes — read their story and offerings.
New Tallahassee concert series: Free Music Under The Oaks shows will start at Lewis Park in April, with concerts on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays through July. Bring snacks, drinks, blankets, and lawn chairs — get all the details.
Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →
Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Set a tea date: Craving a slow, cozy pause? All Things Tea pours more than 140 varieties and rotates a monthly menu, plus tea classes and proper afternoon-tea packages. Grab a friend, pick a pot, and let the chatter simmer while the kettle sings.
Need an art fix? LeMoyne Arts is rolling with the 39th Mahaska Whitley Student Exhibition—fresh, juried work from Leon County high school artists—plus rotating shows and a gallery shop of local pieces. Swing by this week for a quick dose of Tallahassee creativity you’ll actually remember.
Your midtown listening room: Blue Tavern’s intimate stage keeps the week humming with folk, jazz, blues, and songwriter nights—more “lean in and listen” than shout over the bar. Go for a set, stay for the comfy vibe, good pours, and that satisfying “support your scene” glow.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏰 2nd Annual North Florida Renaissance Faire @ North Florida Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Good news, Tallahassee, the Renaissance finally found the North Florida Fairgrounds. Skip the road trip and spend a weekend with epic jousting by the Knights of Valour, turkey legs, music, and merry mayhem, all ages welcome. Wear comfy shoes, optional chainmail, mandatory appetite.
🐣 St. Francis Wildlife Baby Shower @ Native Nurseries of Tallahassee | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Whether you melt for fuzzy faces or need a stroll, St. Francis Wildlife’s baby shower at Native Nurseries supports orphaned and injured wildlife. Meet a wildlife ambassador, peek behind rehab, bid in an auction, and bring supplies or cash from the baby registry, not onesies.
🌸 58th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival @ Downtown Tallahassee | Friday (3/27) at 5:00 AM – Springtime Tallahassee returns for its 58th lap through downtown, two days of parades, art, and hospitality locals can decode. Got a craft, a sauce, or a side hustle worth showing off? Vendor spots go fast, first come first served, text (430) 323-3241 or email [email protected].
🧒 7th Annual Kid Biz Fair @ The Hub at Feather Oaks | Sunday (3/29) at 2:00 PM – Sign up your CEO-in-training for Tally’s Kid Biz Fair, where K-12 kids turn crafts, bakes, and big ideas into real mini businesses. They’ll pick up real-world skills, build confidence, maybe pay for their own snacks, while you retire from funding that lemonade stand. Sponsors welcome.
🤠 Let Em Buck 2nd Annual Rodeo @ North Florida Fair | Friday (4/10) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can rope a calf or just wrangle a lawn chair, Let Em Buck’s second annual rodeo brings two nights of bucking broncs, barrels, and bragging rights. Bring the whole herd, it’s family friendly. Advance tickets are $20, or $25 at the gate.
🎈 KidsFest 2026 @ Cascades Park | Saturday (4/11) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kids crave the usual kid-approved chaos or you want them blissfully tired by dinner, KidsFest is back at Cascades Park with a full day of free activities and entertainment. Beloved since 2001, it is Tallahassee family time, sunshine, and budget-friendly joy.
🚛 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Sunday (4/12) at 2:30 PM – Remember when Hot Wheels lived on the coffee table? Now Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, and Bigfoot glow, roar, and crush cars while FMX riders fly overhead, and a fire-breathing robot dino steals the show. Bring the kids, grandkids, plus earplugs, and meet Rhinomite charging horn-first.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Tallahassee report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 2%
Areas of frost before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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