The unemployment rate is one of the most watched economic statistics. And with the slow creation of jobs during this longer than normal recovery from the Great Recession, it has become even more visible. The media and political pundits wait each month for the unemployment rate to be revealed and begin writing about the implications […]
Au Péché Mignon, a locally owned pastry shop that opened in the fall of 1991, is remodeling its location in Market Square to accommodate more customers and expand their offerings. Au Péché Mignon’s menu currently consists of delicate pastries in the case, pies, quiche, croissants, brioche and more recently chocolates and bread baked in the […]
The Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has published a document called “Traffic Crash Facts” (TCF) since at least 1994. The publication listed all sorts of data about crashes in Florida, one of which was what caused them. That changed in 2011 when the data placed online was very limited. The cause of […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the consultant retained by the Mckibbon Hotel Group (MHG) – who has business before the City Commission – had communications with City staff on MHG issues and was not a registered lobbyist with the City of Tallahassee. Tallahassee Reports requested a list of registered lobbyists on August 16, 2013. Click […]
It looks like there will be a battle over the development of a piece of property in the heart of downtown Tallahassee. On Tuesday night, the Leon County-Tallahassee Planning voted to move ahead with the project, but not until a challenge from a local developer was heard and will likely resurface over the coming weeks. […]
There have been several developments regarding the Cascades Park restaurant project. First, Commissioner Nancy Miller told Tallahassee Reports via an email late today that she did not know that Andrew Gillum’s treasurer was involved in the project. Second, Tallahassee Reports has learned that since a large portion of the project funds – approximately $800,000 – […]
There have been several developments regarding the Cascades Park restaurant project. First, Commissioner Nancy Miller told Tallahassee Reports via an email late today that she did not know that Andrew Gillum’s treasurer was involved in the project. Second, Tallahassee Reports has learned that since a large portion of the project funds – approximately $800,000 – […]
Tallahassee Reports has chronicled the finances involved with the City’s initiative to renovate the Old Electric Building in Cascades. On July 10, 2013 the City Commission voted 5-0 to provide an additional $1.3 million in tax dollars to finance the restaurant project. You can read the details here. Tallahassee Reports has now learned that the […]
In This Report City of Tallahassee is struggling to find funding for police officers and bus drivers. On July 10, 2013 City Commission voted 5-0 to spend about $2.1 million on a restaurant in Cascades Park. Tax dollars will go towards bar and restroom cabinetry and counter tops, tile and etched concrete flooring, for interior […]
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners are well on their way to approving a five cent gas tax. The tax will raise approximately $4 million which will be split between the City and the County. During a lunch meeting with NEBA today, County Commissioners had an opportunity to discuss their rationale for supporting the […]