🔢 Florida Strong + FAMU Celebrates 137th Anni | CityClips #255 - Emailer X

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Thurs Stats are Up! 🌀 Hurricane Milton arrived as a CAT 3 near Sarasota impacting many businesses and communities along the coast. We will push through! #FLStrong On a brighter note, FAMU celebrates 137 years! 🎉 Plus, Florida’s 4th Buc-ee's is coming to St. Lucie County — road trip essentials galore! 🚗 Stay safe and informed as we unpack all the stats you need to know!

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In this 255th edition, here’s the scoop:

Weather: Milton - Landed as CAT 3
HBCU: FAMU Celebrates 137th Anniversary
FL Biz: Buc-ee’s 4th Location Coming to St. Lucie County
Featured Partner: Main Cleaning Solutions | Get in Touch
TLH Weekend Events

WEATHER

MILTON: CAT 3

Image Credits: USA Today, NHC, and CNN

Milton has intensified into a hurricane and landed Wednesday evening, as Floridians recover from Helene. 🌧️☔

Made landfall on Wednesday evening along the Gulf Coast of Florida as a destructive and life-threatening Category 3 hurricane
A major hurricane means at least a Category 3 storm, which drives winds of 111 to 129 mph and can cause "devastating damage," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Over 3+ Million lost power
We are hearing positive reports of heroism and the use of technology to prevent major damage (i.e. The Aqua Fence)

HBCU

FAMU’S 137TH YEAR

Image Credit: Florida A&M University

FAMU: The university community celebrates HBCU's 137th anniversary. 🎊🥂 | Tal Dem

Florida A&M University (FAMU) celebrated its birthday with a wreath-laying ceremony of “Excellence with Caring” at the eternal flame.
DYK: It was established on Oct. 3, 1887, the HBCU (Historically Black College or University) was known as The State Normal College for Colored Students, beginning classes with 15 students and 2 instructors.
The event featured FAMU Interim President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., alongside 3 former presidents.
Student leaders reflected on the significance of the FAMU legacy, emphasizing the university's progress and future goals.
The ceremony concluded with a performance by students from the FAMU Essential Theater and remarks from President Beard, who highlighted FAMU's academic achievements and its commitment to research and innovation.

FL BIZ

BUC-EE’S AT ST. LUCIE

Image Credit: St. Lucie County

Are you a fan of Buc-ee’s? Florida’s 4th Buc-ee’s location is officially in the works to open in Fort Pierce, Florida. 🙌🏻🦫 | Florida Travel Guide

Buc-ee's, which was founded in 1982, offers a wide variety of products, from snacks like Beaver Nuggets to BBQ grills, and also provides EV charging stations. The brand ensures consistency across all locations.
Fun Fact: If you've been to Buc-ee's, you know they have the cleanest restrooms in America — officially recognized by Cintas in 2012. | MYSA
Buc-ee’s holds two world records: The world’s largest convenience store, located in Luling, Texas, spanning 75,593 sq. ft., and the world’s longest car wash, which measures 255 ft. in length. | Learn More
They proposed a travel center spanning 73,372 sq. ft., featuring 733 parking spaces, 11 bus parking spaces, and 120 fueling stations, as outlined in the pre-application documents submitted to the county.
Buc-ee’s has additional locations in Florida, including St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and an upcoming site in Ocala, set to open in 2025.

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FEATURED EVENTS

TLH VEGAN FOOD FEST

Image Credit: Tally Vegan Fest

Oct. 11th to 13th, Fri. to Sun. 9 AM to 4 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: The One Week Boutique Spring 2024 Sale | Tickets Learn More

Oct. 12th, Sat. 6 PM to 9 PM EDT at The Hub at Feather Oaks - 6500 Miccosukee Road: TLH Beer Society's 7th Anniversary Party | Tickets: $25 Tickets Learn More

Featured Event: Oct. 12th, Sat. 12 PM to 6 PM EDT at 438 FAMU Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301: Tallahassee Vegan Food Festival | Free Learn More

Oct. 12th, Sat. 6 PM EDT at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park: KC and the Sunshine Band by FSU Opening Nights, Leon County, and Scott Carswell | Ticket price range: $50 to $88 Tickets Learn More

Oct. 12th to 13th, Sat. to Sun. at 2966 Foxcroft Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32309-2129, United States: Fall Farm Tour by Neighbors Farm | Learn More

Oct. 12th, Sat. - 9 AM to 4 PM EDT
Oct. 13th, Sun. - 1 PM to 5 PM EDT

Oct. 15th, Tues. 3 PM to 4:30 PM EDT: Data @ Your Desk Series: Data Analysis w/ Microsoft Excel by FSU | Register

Oct. 16th, Wed. 7 PM EDT at Charlie Park Rooftop: Foodies Photography Class by Charlie Park | Ticket price: $35 Tickets

Oct. 19th, Sat. 12 PM EDT at 717 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL, United States: Amicus 1 Year Anniversary Celebration | Learn More

Oct. 19th, Sat. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT at Tallahassee Automobile Museum: 3rd Annual Food Truck Challenge & Craft Show by Endless Events & Rentals | Free Learn More

Oct. 24th, Thurs. 6 PM to 8 PM EDT at Tallahassee Nurseries: 'Taste in the Garden': Delicious Tastings Benefitting Second Harvest | Learn More

Oct. 26th, Sat. 12 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4321: TFP Food Festival by Fuzzy Pineapple | Free Register Learn More

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