NEBA Forum Generates Frank Discussion on Permitting

NEBA Forum Generates Frank Discussion on Permitting

The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held a revealing forum on the obstacles to permitting in Leon County and Tallahassee. And one City Commissioner applauded NEBA for their efforts to get things changed. The forum provided opportunities for three business people, who have interfaced with the permitting process at various levels, to share their […]

Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Continues

Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Continues

It is a new year, but the trend for passenger traffic at Tallahassee International Airport remains the same. The latest numbers for the Tallahassee International Airport (TIA) show passenger traffic increased in January when compared to January traffic in 20117. The numbers for January 2017 show a 5.4% increase in passenger traffic. The number of passengers […]

Existing Home Sales Continue Upward Trend in 2017

Existing Home Sales Continue Upward Trend in 2017

Sales of existing single-family homes in January increased by 6.5% when compared to numbers sold in January one year ago. There were 163 single-family home resales in January 2017 and 153 resales in January 2016. The latest numbers show that annualized rate of sales was 3,055 in January.  That is 7.2% above the annual rate […]

Planning Commission Denies Killearn Country Club Rezoning Application

Planning Commission Denies Killearn Country Club Rezoning Application

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday to deny the rezoning application submitted by Barton Tuck, the owner of the Killearn Golf and Country Club. The rezoning proposal has been a source of controversy and has faced several court challenges, some of which remain unresolved. Tuck had asked the Planning Commission to rezone […]

Tallahassee MSA Outpaces Florida Growth in Residential Resales

Tallahassee MSA Outpaces Florida Growth in Residential Resales

Based on 2016 information released by FloridaRealtors.org, the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranked 5th among the 22 Florida MSA’s in year-over-year (YOY) growth in closed sales of single family residential resales. The Tallahassee MSA recorded an 8.6% increase in closed sales when compared to 2015. The state average growth rate was .9% Growth rates […]

PlayBig Finds Success/Obstacles Treating Autism

PlayBig Finds Success/Obstacles Treating Autism

PlayBig Therapy & Learning Center is shaking up traditional treatment practices for patients with autism and other neurological challenges in the Tallahassee area. “PlayBig is the first therapy practice in the nation to integrate developmental therapies with behavioral health therapies in its model, which has had profound results for our young patients and their families,” […]

Leon County Ends 2016 With Job Gains

Leon County Ends 2016 With Job Gains

The State of Florida employment report for December shows that Leon County added 316 jobs.   This month’s gain follows a loss of jobs in November. The unemployment rate fell from 4.6% in November to 4.4% in December. Approximately 2,934 more people were working in December of this year when compared to December of last year. […]

Airport Traffic Continues to Climb

Airport Traffic Continues to Climb

Last month the annual passenger traffic at the Tallahassee International Airport surpassed 700,000 for the first time since February 2015. The latest report shows annual passenger traffic continues to climb aided by increased traffic in November. The numbers for November 2016 show a 10.0% increase in passenger traffic. The number of passengers increased from 59,184 […]

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