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Hey Tallahassee, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Public funding priorities under scrutiny: Tallahassee’s CRA approved a $30,000 mural grant after community pushback, voting unanimously. The board also advanced updates to assistance and residential exterior painting programs to help neighbors in the district — see what the board decided.
Inside a purpose-driven school: Tallahassee’s Innovation Academy of Excellence is expanding at Tallahassee State College, opening space for more middle schoolers while keeping small classes, personalized learning, and early exposure to college and careers — get all the details.
Legislative changes reshape premiums: Florida officials announced historic insurance rate cuts, and Citizens policyholders statewide, including Tallahassee, will see average 8.7 percent reductions on spring renewals, with even deeper relief in South Florida — see where cuts hit hardest.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Action on student safety: Leon County has invested more than $2 million to slow traffic on Oak Ridge Road in Woodville, with fresh pavement, new warning signs, and 11 school bus stop lights already in place. Speed feedback monitors will be added soon. A sidewalk project is also underway on Canyon Creek Road. Get all the details.
Need better boots? When your work pair is shot or you’re upgrading from muddy yard shoes, Carroll’s Boot Country carries tough work styles, sharp dress options, and classic Westerns, plus real fit help from people who know feet. Durable comfort you can count on.
Your next favorite bottle: From “what should I bring?” to “oh wow, that’s perfect,” The Wine House on Market Street pairs you with on-staff sommeliers, smart picks, and low-key tastings that keep things fun. Upgrade a weeknight pour or snag a bottle that won’t disappoint.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
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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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍿 Movie Night: “Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida” @ Tallahassee Museum | Friday (1/23) at 5:30 PM – Trade flip flops for spurs and catch a doc on Florida’s last cowboys, with a meet and greet, music by Mac Martin, and a Q&A with Victor Milt. Tickets are limited, advance purchase only. Plus refreshments and a poster exhibit, because culture pairs well with snacks.
🐺 Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ Theatre Tallahassee | Friday (1/23) at 8:00 PM – Grab your favorite co-conspirator and settle in for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, where cocktails become carnage. George and Martha turn small talk into sport, pulling a young couple through brutal honesty, sharp laughs, and enough adult language to make your book club seem quaint.
🕵 Murder Mystery: Maltese Manatee @ Cap City Video Lounge | Friday (1/23) at 8:30 PM – Maltese Manatee is splashing into a murder mystery where comedians slip into characters, fire off stand-up sets, and very loosely parody an old movie you probably saw on VHS. Expect whodunit vibes, low-stakes chaos, and laughs, no film-school prerequisites required.
This weekend
🌿 Invasive Plant Pull @ Fred George Greenway Park | Saturday (1/24) at 9:00 AM – Help reclaim Fred George Park and Greenway from invasive plants, and learn to spot the usual suspects as you go. We’ll pull, bag, and bask in noble yard-work energy. Meet at the trailhead parking, enjoy free cardio, and leave smugly virtuous.
🥞 Character Breakfast @ Skate World Center | Saturday (1/24) at 9:00 AM – Morning at the rink means donuts, milk, and those TV famous blue and orange puppy sisters your kids adore. Let them Keepy Uppy, craft, and conquer the playground, then skate it off while you sip coffee, grab a photo, and survive the sugar rush.
🌍 A Vision for the Planet @ Unitarian Universalist Church | Sunday (1/25) at 1:30 PM – Jim Scott is bringing a multimedia love letter, and occasional kick in the pants, to the planet with soaring songs and striking visuals that move from grief to action. Yes, that Jim Scott from Missa Gaia and UU hymns. Tickets at the door, suggested $20.
🏀 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Florida State Seminoles Women’s Basketball @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Sunday (1/25) at 4:00 PM – Game night at the Tucker Center means one thing, the Noles women taking on the Yellow Jackets and a crowd that actually knows its zone from its press. Grab seats, cheer loud, and call it cardio. Quality hoops, reasonable prices, zero pollen.
Live music & entertainment:
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📻 Tallahassee report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%
Widespread frost before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Cloudy, with a low around 47.
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