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Tallahassee
Tallahassee is a city in Leon County. Nearer to Atlanta than Miami, Tallahassee is considered "The Other Florida" in attitude, topography, climate and lifestyle
Tallahassee is a genteel Southern belle with good manners, rolling hills, oak-canopied roads, old plantation homes, and y’all-come hospitality. It also happens to be home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Florida’s state capital. How the latter came about is told in a popular folk tale. When East and West Florida territories combined into one state, travelers were sent from the former capitals of St. Augustine and Pensacola. The backwoods spot where they met became the new political center. http://www.visitflorida.com/destinations/area.php/ca=74

Tallahassee's promotional motto, "Florida with a Southern Accent," was probably written by a copywriter, but it surely contains a large kernel of truth.

Some statistics

Est population in 2003-273,000 per census bureau
The median age is 38
Average annual high temperature is 79.3
Average low is 55.0 (34 days per year the temperature reaches the minimum)
Average wind speed 6.2mph
Average humidity 74.0
Average precipitation 65.7
http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/united-states/florida/tallahassee/
The cost of living -98
Housing
Per a MLS search in Oct 2005, the starting price for a 2/2 was $85,000.
Household income Leon County as of 2005 is $37,517

For driving distances from Talahassee to other Florida cities, Tallahassee is a city in Leon County. Tallahassee is a city in Leon County.go to http://goflorida.about.com/library/bls/bl_driving_distances.htm

Health

There are 62 Medical Centers and Hospitals in Tallahassee.
In total there are 302 medical facilities
To see a complete list go to http://facilitylocator.floridahealthstat.com/

Schools

There are 76 elementary and middle, high schools in all, including public and private. For a complete list go to http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/bycity/fl/?city=Tallahassee&showall=1&level=a
Higher Education
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Location: 211 WESTCOTT BLDG; Public; Website: www.fsu.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (FT enrollment: 10,991; Public; Offers Doctor's degree)
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Location: 444 APPLEYARD DR; Public; Website: www.tcc.cc.fl.us
LIVELY TECHNICAL CENTER (FT enrollment: 744; Location: 500 N APPLEYARD DR; Public; Website: www.livelytech.com
CORE INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY (Location: 223 W CAROLINA ST; Private, for-profit)
KEISER COLLEGE-TALLAHASSEE (Location: 1700 HALSTEAD BLVD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.keisercollege.cc.fl.us

Extensive information about the schools in this area is online at the state's Department of Education (http://www.firn.edu/doe/doehome.htm

Industries providing employment:

Educational, health and social services
Public administration
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services
Professional, scientific, management, administrative,and waste management services

Arts

49 Antique shops
16 Museums
37 Art galleries
5 Theatre and Fine Art venues (ballet-dancing)
4 Theatrical playhouses
For more information go to http://www.netcrc.org/

Outdoors

Looking for adventure while in Tallahassee or the surrounding areas? We’ve got you covered! With a variety of outdoor parks and preserves offering scenic vistas and natural wonders, its no surprise Tallahassee is well-known for its eco-tourism. There is plenty to do and see in Tallahassee’s Capital Region! http://www.morethanyouthought.com/
20 parks
10 golf courses
A few examples

Apalachicola National Forest
More than 500,000 acres of pristine forest, woodland, rivers and springs providing an outdoor escape. Boat and canoe. Bike, horse, and nature trails. Tent camping. Grills, shelters and tables also available, plus restrooms with showers. 10 miles S of Tallahassee, 319 S.

Falling Waters State Recreational Area
State park featuring recreational activities and spectacular waterfall. Nature trails. RV and tent camping. Grills, shelters and tables available, plus restrooms with showers. 84 miles W of Tallahassee, SR 77A.

Lake Jackson
One of Florida’s top bass fishing and recreational lakes. Camping, bait/tackle, boat ramps, ice/snacks, licenses, guide service, canoe/boat rentals. Off US 27 North.

Lake Talquin State Forest
More than 16,000 acres features abundant trails and recreational activities on Lake Talquin and Ochlockonee River. Camping, bike, horse and nature trails, boat and canoe rentals. Grills, shelters and tables available, plus restrooms with showers.

Transportation

AIR
Flightline Group, Inc.
Charter air services, aviation support center, charter/rental aircraft, flight school and aircraft fueling/repair.
3256 Capital Circle SW 574-4444
Tallahassee Regional Airport
Serviced by six national/regional airlines3300 Capital Circle SW 891-7800
RAIL
Amtrak Connecting Tallahassee with east-west service aboard the transcontinental Sunset with limited stops in LA, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami.
Downtown, Railroad Ave. 224-2779 or 800 872-7245
TalTran City Bus
Extensive public transit system, modern transfer facility, 31 routes, university shuttles, Dial-A-Ride elderly/disabled services.
C.K. Steele Plaza, 111 W. Tennessee St. 891-5200 or TDD 800 955-8771

In conclusion, if the idea of Southern living style sounds good, Tallahassee may be just the place. If you like weather changes, the area also has appeal compared to the normal florida sub-tropical climates.

Add in the fact that you’re just an hours drive from the Gulf and all that water has to offer, the Talahassee area begins to look very attractive.