Why I Love Tallahassee

There are many reasons why residents love living in Tallahassee, and we’ve compiled REAL stories from REAL residents here! If you’re considering a move to Florida’s capital, you’ll want to be sure to read the reasons residents chose this city as their home.

Whether it’s to be closer to grandkids during retirement, to take advantage of the numerous benefits the city offers to business owners and entrepreneurs, or the quality of life for working professionals and their families, there’s hundreds of reasons why people say “I love Tallahassee”.

So what are you waiting for? Visit ChooseTallahassee.com to explore Tallahassee’s neighborhoods, parks, dining scene, and employment opportunities and then make the move to your new home!

Fredrik Widarsson, founder and CEO of RealZips

I Moved My Business to Florida: Here Are 4 Reasons Why I Chose Tallahassee

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My name is Fredrik Widarsson and I run a cloud-based business from Tallahassee, Florida. My business is deeply rooted in the Salesforce ecosystem, making it accessible from nearly any location. Even though RealZips can operate from anywhere in the world, I picked Tallahassee for four important reasons: quality of life, access to brilliant people, a […]

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Covid-19 tallahassee memorial healthcare taking care of patients

COVID-19: Tallahassee comes through for TMH in a big way

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At Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Foundation, I get to see firsthand how our community rallies to take care of each other during difficult times.  What’s happened since March in response to COVID-19 has been amazing. Tallahasseeans and donors from throughout our region responded immediately and generously to help TMH protect patients and healthcare providers from

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Welcome to Tallahassee: Why Tallahassee immediately felt like home

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For nearly 40 years, I’ve been in love with Tallahassee. I fell in love with its majestic, moss-draped live oaks, its rolling hills, its Southern drawl and its small-town feel with big-city amenities. But what made me feel instantly at home here was a nickel in a cash register. It was 1981.  My wife, Linda

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