The Florida Realtors May 2024 report on single-family sales activity shows that the May number of sales in Florida was relatively flat with 26,252 transactions, down 0.5% when compared to May 2023. Year-to Date (YTD) numbers show that single – family sales transactions were down 0.9% five months into 2024 when compared to last year. […]
The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 3,475 jobs in May when compared to last month as the transition to the summer economy begins. There were 155,746 people working in Leon County in May compared to April’s revised employment number of 159,221. The May unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% from the 3.3% reported […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 22.4% in May, 2024 when compared to May, 2023. There were 66 permits issued in May, 2024, down up from the 85 issued one year ago. However, the value of the May, 2024 permits was […]
The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 221 jobs in April when compared to last month. There were 159,327 people working in Leon County in April compared to last month’s revised employment number of 159,548. The April unemployment rate dropped o 3.3% from the 3.7% reported last month due to a drop in […]
Governor Ron DeSantis recently activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $2 million available for businesses impacted by the recent severe weather that impacted North Florida. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in Baker, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 30.8% in April, 2024 when compared to April, 2023. There were 45 permits issued in April, 2024, down up from the 65 issued one year ago. The value of the April, 2024 permits was $12.4 […]
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) recently announced its golden jubilee, celebrating 50 years of providing “unparalleled orthopedic care” to the communities of North Florida and South Georgia. Established in 1974 by physicians Drs. Doug Henderson and Tom Haney, TOC blazed a trail as the premier medical practice exclusively dedicated to orthopedics in North Florida. “At TOC, […]
A locally owned tech startup company -Foodies Takeout and Delivery (Foodies) – is reporting the business has successfully closed its second round of investment funding at a $2 million valuation. Founded by tech entrepreneur Dustin Rivest, the company press release states that Foodies “has made significant strides since its inception, now handling thousands of orders […]
According to the ‘2023 Leading Metro Locations’ report published in the Q4 2023 issue of Area Development magazine, the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) received high marks, including a #1 ranking in the U.S. in the “Economic Strength” category. The Tallahassee MSA ranked, #1 in the U.S. in the “Economic Strength” category, #2 in the […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) received high marks as a leading metro area in the ‘2023 Leading Metro Locations’ report published in the Q4 2023 issue of Area Development magazine. The TallahasseeMSA distinguished itself from other communities […]