|  | | | Ranks and Reductions. In this issue, Tallahassee's vibrant dining scene with 10 restaurants Tal Dem wishes made USA Today’s list. On insurance, recent reforms have led to significant rate reductions, making Florida the “leader” in the lowest premium increases statewide. For your next sunny getaway, Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards has named Siesta Beach one of the best beaches in the world. |
| Quick SummaryIn our 342nd edition, here’s the scoop: TLH Eats: 10 Restos We Wish Made USA Today's List Money: FL Insurance Rate Reductions FL Pride: Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Featured: Domi | Susan Fiorito + Eric Thomas TLH Weekend Events
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| After years of soaring premiums, home and auto insurance costs are finally decreasing. | Tampa Florida Living
Here are the updates: 🏡 Homeowners’ Insurance Relief ✅ Statewide average decrease of 5.6% in premiums ✅ 75% of Miami-Dade homeowners seeing lower rates ✅ 11 new insurance companies entering Florida = more competition, more savings
🚗 Auto Insurance Rates Are Dropping Too! 📉 GEICO: -10.5% 📉 Progressive: -8.1% 📉 State Farm: -6% Recent reforms have led Florida to have the nation's lowest premium increases, with more policies returning to private insurers and litigation costs dropping, saving homeowners and drivers. | Business Insurance
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| 🏖️🐚 Tripadvisor's 2025 "Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches" highlighted several Florida beaches for their exceptional qualities. | Tal Dem Siesta Beach, on Siesta Key in Sarasota County, ranked No. 4 after Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece; Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand; and Eagle Beach in Aruba. "Whether you want to relax or fill your day with activities, Siesta Beach delivers," Tripadvisor said. "It's easy to get to via public transportation, offers wheelchair access, and has plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.” Tripadvisor travelers love Siesta Beach, ranking No. 9 in the world in 2024, up from No. 11 in 2023. Fun Fact: Siesta Beach was the only Florida beach and one of only 3 U.S. beaches to make the list of top 25 in the world. However, Florida beaches dominated Tripadvisor's Best of the Best 25 U.S. Beaches list for 2025 with 9 of them in the Sunshine State, more than any other state.
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| | |  | | Domi | Board Members Dr. Susan Fiorito is the Dean of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Jim Moran Professor of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneur in Residence. She has been a faculty member at FSU since 1990. She was an owner of four apparel, leather goods and turquoise jewelry stores in Atlanta, GA and owner of a wholesale leather goods company until 1980. Eric Thomas is the co-founder and creative director of UnderStory, a brand and digital design studio. From web platforms and digital products to brand identities and design systems. He has 18 years of experience as an award-winning designer and creative director.
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| Entertainment / Things To Do Friday, Feb. 28 Dylan Marlowe by Six String Southern & Scott Carswell | Friday, Feb. 28 | 7 PM | The Moon | $20 to $35 Tickets Learn More CARE Casino Night | Friday, Feb. 28 | 7:30 PM | Shiloh Farm - 1500 Benjamin Chaires Rd. | $100 Tickets Learn More Featured Event: The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra by FSU Opening Nights | Friday, Feb. 28 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall - Florida State University | From $15 Tickets Learn More
Saturday, Mar. 1 Inaugural Peach Players Music Festival by Lance Farlow and The Hub | Saturday, Mar. 1 | 11:30 AM | 6500 Miccosukee Rd. | Tickets Learn More Florida Wildlife Appreciation Day by Tallahassee Nurseries | Saturday, Mar. 1 | 10 AM | 2911 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More
Tuesday, Mar. 4 Thursday, Mar. 6 Priscilla Block Live | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 7:30 PM | The Moon | $25 to $35 Tickets Learn More 2-Year Anniversary Celebration by The Hub Coworking | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 5 PM | 1309 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More Hip-Hop Legend Lil Wayne with Special Guest Quavo | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 7:30 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Tickets Learn More
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