AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Tallahassee Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:18:02 -0600 Statement By Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Grant To Hillsboroughcountyschool District “Congratulations to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/statement-by-governor-charlie-crist-regarding-bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation-grant-235553 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/statement-by-governor-charlie-crist-regarding-bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation-grant-235553 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL -- Governor Charlie Crist on November 20, 2009 announced the following appointments: Board of Athletic Training (Senate... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-five-to-the-board-of-athletic-training-235691 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-five-to-the-board-of-athletic-training-235691 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL -- Governor Charlie Crist on November 20, 2009 announced the following reappointment and appointment: Council on Homelessness --... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-two-to-the-council-on-homelessness-235692 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-two-to-the-council-on-homelessness-235692 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Crist Appoints Hall of Fame Golfer Annika Sorenstam to Governor's Council on Physical Fitness Tallahassee, FL – Governor Charlie Crist On... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-hall-of-fame-golfer-annika-sorenstam-235764 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-hall-of-fame-golfer-annika-sorenstam-235764 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Crist Names Matthew Straeb Of Fort Lauderdale As Governor’s Point Of Light For Adoption Awareness Month Tallahassee, FL - On November 18,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-matthew-straeb-of-fort-lauderdale-as-governor-s-point-of-light-235212 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-matthew-straeb-of-fort-lauderdale-as-governor-s-point-of-light-235212 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Joins Head Coach Bobby Bowden to promote child identification program Tallahassee, FL - On November 18, 2009, In recognition of National Adoption... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-applauds-children-s-home-society-for-protecting-florida-youth-235219 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-applauds-children-s-home-society-for-protecting-florida-youth-235219 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL - On November 18, 2009, Governor Charlie Crist appointed Charles “Chuck” Drago as deputy chief of staff to the Governor and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-makes-appointments-to-leadership-team-235227 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-makes-appointments-to-leadership-team-235227 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Wetherell's final State of the University address webcast: Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell delivered a nostalgic final "State... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/florida-state-university-newsletter-issue-271-235357 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/florida-state-university-newsletter-issue-271-235357 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee – Recognizing the tremendous contributions and significance of veterans who have served our country, Governor Charlie Crist... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-applauds-florida-employers-for-hiring-veterans-235047 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-applauds-florida-employers-for-hiring-veterans-235047 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL -- A Florida State University biophysical chemist has received two large grants totaling more than $1.66 million to pursue research... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/grants-helping-scientist-tell-a-complex-tale-of-proteins-and-metabolites-235116 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/grants-helping-scientist-tell-a-complex-tale-of-proteins-and-metabolites-235116 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee – On November 16, Governor Charlie Crist announced the following appointment: Board Of Directors, Florida Healthy Kids Corporation... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-peter-claussen-to-the-board-of-directors-florida-healthy-kids-corporation-234482 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-peter-claussen-to-the-board-of-directors-florida-healthy-kids-corporation-234482 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, FL---They are rivals on the football field, but when it comes to drunk driving and high-risk drinking, The Florida State University and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/cyclists-to-pedal-road-to-responsibility-from-fsu-to-uf-in-support-of-dui-enforcement-234617 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/cyclists-to-pedal-road-to-responsibility-from-fsu-to-uf-in-support-of-dui-enforcement-234617 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 State of Florida seeks contractors for 2010 Census integrated public awareness campaign Tallahassee, FL -- As part of his ongoing effort to ensure... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-invites-grassroots-organizations-to-help-ensure-accurate-2010-sunshine-census-234763 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-invites-grassroots-organizations-to-help-ensure-accurate-2010-sunshine-census-234763 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE,FL---Governor Charlie Crist November 13, 2009 suspended Miami Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, who was charged November 13, 2009 ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-suspends-miami-commissioner-234240 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-suspends-miami-commissioner-234240 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Crist Appoints Nine To The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Implementation And Oversight Task Force Tallahassee – On November 12,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-nine-to-the-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-implementation-233910 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-nine-to-the-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-implementation-233910 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Crist Names Sherri Croom of Tallahassee as Governor’s Point of Light for Adoption Awareness Month. TALLAHASSEE,FL---Governor Charlie... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-sherri-croom-of-tallahassee-as-governor-s-point-of-light-for-233697 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-sherri-croom-of-tallahassee-as-governor-s-point-of-light-for-233697 Government and Politics Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, FL---Governor Charlie Crist November 9, 2009 confirmed the appointment of Gadsden County Court candidate Kathy L. Garner of Quincy.... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-confirms-appointment-of-kathy-l-garner-to-gadsden-county-court-233024 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-confirms-appointment-of-kathy-l-garner-to-gadsden-county-court-233024 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 “On Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the brave men and women in uniform who have defended and continue to defend the freedoms we enjoy as... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/statement-by-governor-charlie-crist-regarding-veterans-day-november-11-2009-233093 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/statement-by-governor-charlie-crist-regarding-veterans-day-november-11-2009-233093 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE,FL---Governor Charlie Crist November 10, 2009 announced the following appointments: Board of Directors, Florida Fund for Minority... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-eight-to-the-board-of-directors-florida-fund-for-minority-teachers-inc-233102 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-eight-to-the-board-of-directors-florida-fund-for-minority-teachers-inc-233102 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Executive Order 09-243, regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency in all Florida counties due to the threat of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/memorandum-governor-s-executive-order-number-09-243-state-of-emergency-232529 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/memorandum-governor-s-executive-order-number-09-243-state-of-emergency-232529 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The School of Teacher Education, part of the Florida State University College of Education, will present the 3rd Annual Dean’s Symposium later this... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/symposium-to-address-teacher-quality-and-retention-232624 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/symposium-to-address-teacher-quality-and-retention-232624 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL---Governor Charlie Crist November 5, 2009 announced the following reappointments: DeSoto County Hospital Board - Lewis Ambler Jr.,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-reappoints-four-to-the-desoto-county-hospital-board-231984 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-reappoints-four-to-the-desoto-county-hospital-board-231984 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE,FL---Governor Charlie Crist November 5, 2009  announced the following appointments and reappointments: Florida Commission on... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-five-to-the-florida-commission-on-tourism-232053 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-appoints-five-to-the-florida-commission-on-tourism-232053 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Crist Names Adam Goldstein of Miami as Governor's Point of Light for Adoption Awareness Month. TALLAHASSEE - On November 4, 2009 ,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-adam-goldstein-of-miami-as-governor-s-point-of-light-for-231391 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/governor-crist-names-adam-goldstein-of-miami-as-governor-s-point-of-light-for-231391 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600