|  | | | Stats and Facts. Tallahassee’s March will end with more madness as thousands descend into town for Springtime Tallahassee. And if you’re downtown, swing by the Challenger Center to catch the very first youth chess tournament. Top it off with mad traffic at the RecPlex, as soccer families from all over the SE compete for FSU’s Invitational. May the traffic gods be ever in your favor. Switching gears. DYK? March 27th is the anniversary of Florida's "discovery" – because, clearly, it was just hanging out there waiting to be found. And in case you were wondering, thousands of youth bowlers, coaches, officials, and spectators are gearing up to flood the capital city for the 2025 Pepsi USBC Youth Championship. Let’s dive in and find out more. |
| Quick SummaryIn our 361st edition, here’s the scoop: Today in History: Discovery of Florida Tournament: USBC Youth Championship Featured: Finale Events | Sponsorship 2025 TLH Weekend Events
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| | |  | | 🔎🧭 Discovery of Florida: A Splash of History. On March 27, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, then Governor of Puerto Rico, embarked on an expedition seeking the legendary island of Bimini. Instead, he stumbled upon the eastern coast of what is now Florida. This serendipitous discovery occurred on Easter Sunday, a date that influenced his naming of the region "La Florida," meaning "feast of flowers" in Spanish to reflect its lush landscape and its discovery during Easter. This event paved the way for Spanish exploration and colonization. | City of St. Augustine Ponce de León's fleet, consisting of 3 ships and approximately 200 men, set sail from Puerto Rico on March 4, 1513. After a journey marked by storms and navigational challenges, they first sighted land on March 27. Initially mistaking the land for an island, they continued northward along the coast. On April 2, they landed near present-day Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. 🏝️ | My Florida History
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| | |  | | 🎳💥 Thousands of youth bowlers, coaches, officials, and spectators have gathered in the capital city for the 2025 Pepsi United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth Championships. | WCTV News USBC is the National Governing Body for bowling and they host unique and memorable tournaments nationwide. Bowlers ages 4 through 18 will compete for scholarships worth over $100K. Leon County announced that the event is expected to generate an economic impact of over $3M during the six-week competition, which takes place every Saturday and Sunday through April 27 hosted by Capital Lanes, with bowling starting at 9 AM and continuing until 5 PM, according to a press release. Whether you're a participant or spectator looking for a cozy room or a convenient location near Capital Lanes, you’ll find comfort and convenience during your stay in the capital city. | Visit Tallahassee
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| Finale Events | Sponsorship 2025 TEDxGainesville is still welcoming sponsorships for their 2025 event! Sponsors can engage with 250+ event participants, 1.5K TEDxGainesville social media followers, and millions of TEDx viewers worldwide. 🤔 Know a local business that might be interested? Check out the available sponsor levels and their perks. For details on In-Kind sponsorships, reach out to Jennifer Phelps at info@tedxgnv.org. This year, a TED-style event, will focus on the theme “Emergence” and will take place on Saturday, June 21st at 12 PM. The event will be held in Gainesville, Florida. | From $25 Tickets Stay up to date by following them on their socials: LI and FB
Reach out to Thomas Puketza: 📧 Email: tom@finaleevents.com 📞 Phone: 352-448-8538 ✅ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly 📺 Watch Tom’s TEDx Talk |
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| Entertainment / Things To Do Friday to Saturday, Mar. 28 to 29 Saturday, Mar. 29 The Fuzzy Pineapple Plant Festival | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 10 AM | The Fuzzy Pineapple, 1205 Adams St. | Free Learn More Lucky? Nah...We Just Funny by CGYLO | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 9 PM | 1002 N Monroe St. | $20 Tickets
Thursday, Apr. 3 Friday to Sunday, Apr. 4 to 6 Saturday, Apr. 5 Lake Tribe Brewing’s Greatest Hits Party: 10th Year Anniversary Edition | Saturday, Apr. 5 | 1 PM | Lake Tribe Brewing Company, 3357 Garber Dr., Unit 4 | Learn More 9th Annual Tallahassee Wine Mixer by For the Table Hospitality, Visit TLH, Downtown TLH | Saturday, Apr. 5 | 4 PM | 225 South Adams St. | $45 to $70 Tickets Spring Plant Sale by Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Saturday, Apr. 5 | 9 AM | 1600 Miccosukee Rd. | Learn More
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