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On this day, we remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 #neverforget. Here is how Leon County honored those lost 23 years ago. For Women on Wednesday, let’s also celebrate these amazing Tallahassee women making headlines. A swimmer from FSU made her mark in her Paralympics debut in Paris. Visit a legendary sausage store that was opened in 1927. In education, a female teacher from FSUS was named a finalist for the 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Quick Summary

In this 237th issue, here’s what we have:

In Sports: Christie Raleigh Crossley | Paralympic Swimmer
Education: Sam Nelson | Floridian Teacher Finalist of the Year
TLH Founders: Bradley’s Country Store | Still Sizzling Sausages
Featured Partner: Impact Week | Sponsorship Packages
Networking + Business Events

IN SPORTS

CHRISTIE RALEIGH CROSSLEY

IC: Christie Raleigh Crossley via IG

“The Paralympics gives you this opportunity as somebody with a disability to go out and be able to have these amazing opportunities.” - Christie Raleigh Crossley. | WFSU News

Former FSU student Christie Raleigh Crossley made her Paralympics debut by setting a new world record in the opening heats of the 50m Freestyle for the S9 division with a time of 27.28.
Raleigh Crossley won four medals; silver in the 50m Freestyle (S10 Division), silver in the 100m Freestyle (S9 Division), a Paralympic record 1:07.92 for the gold in the 100M Backstroke (S9 Division), and bronze in the Mixed 4x100M Freestyle Relay.
Raleigh Crossley overcame bullying and accusations of cheating by swimming her way to victory to silence her critics, doubters, and haters.

EDUCATION

SAM NELSON

Image Credit: Florida Department of Education via Facebook

Celebrations continued for 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist Sam Nelson. | WTXL

Florida State University School (FSUS) continued celebrating Fifth-grade teacher Sam Nelson as the finalist for 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year with a $20,000 award.
Nelson was honored for the achievement. She gave credit to the school, kids, and families she’s worked with, and the community’s support for her success.
Nelson is now the school’s third teacher to have reached the finalist level for Florida Teacher of the Year.

TLH FOUNDERS

BRADLEY’S COUNTRY STORE

Image Credit: Bradley’s Country Store

Bradley’s Country Store still runs in the Bradley family. | Tal Dem

Bradley’s Country Store, first opened in 1927, is currently owned by Janet Bradley Parker, a third generation whose grandparents, L. E. Bradley, founded it.
The store is famous for its Homemade Smoked Sausage, first made by Parker’s great-grandmother, Mary, in 1910 – it’s made with whole hog, salt, black pepper, and sage. In 2023, around 35,000 sausages were sold with roughly 180,000 pounds.
In April 1984, the store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The store will also celebrate its centennial in 2027.
Bradley’s Country Store participates in events such as Old Fashioned Fun Day (held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving) and Tallahassee Fun Fair.

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EVENTS

FOR HER

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Things to Do

Sept. 14th, Sat. 11 AM EDT at 1583 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee: La Florida: National Hispanic Heritage Month by Museum of Florida History | Free Learn More

Sept. 17th, Tues. 7:30 PM to 11 PM EDT at Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee: September Night Flight by Tallahassee Museum | Register Learn More

Soaring Cypress Night Flight: $60
Canopy Crossing Night Flight: $50

Featured Event: Sept. 19th to 21st, Thurs. to Sat. 6 PM and 5 PM EDT at the TSC Workforce Development Building, 444 Appleyard Dr: 10th Annual SHE Tea: Women’s Wellness Conference by TF Health, Inc. | Tickets Learn More

Sept. 19th: From 6 PM EDT
Sept. 21st: From 5 PM EDT

Sept. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 8 AM to 11 AM EDT at 1800 E Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee: Women's Distance Festival 5K & 1 Mile by RunSignUp | Register

Networking + Biz

Sept. 23rd to 24th, Mon. to Tues. 8 AM to 7:30 PM EDT at FSU Turnbull Center, 555 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee: 30th Anniversary Dinner + Advantage Conference by CCC of Commerce | Tickets Learn More

Sept. 27th, Fri. 8 AM to 3:30 PM EDT at the TSC Workforce Development Building, 444 Appleyard Dr: Sector Forward Conference by INIE | Register Learn More

Julia Holly will be the speaker from 10:15 AM to 10:50 AM.
Tabling + Scavenger Hunt from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
Member Registration here
Non-Member Registration here

Oct. 8th, Tues. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel at 1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation: Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge & Summit by BankUnited | Register Learn More

Tickets + Continental Breakfast and Grab-and-Go Lunch: $25

Oct. 8th, Tues. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way, UCB Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee: Professional Women’s Forum by Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Learn More