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Tallahassee is the capital of the U.S. state of Florida.

It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2016, the population was 190,894, making it the 7th-largest city in the U.S state of Florida, and the 126th-largest city in the United States.

The population of the Tallahassee metropolitan area was 379,627 as of 2016. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Panhandle region, and the main center for trade and agriculture in the Florida Big Bend and Southwest Georgia regions.

Tallahassee is home to Florida State University, ranked the nation's thirty-third best public university by U.S. News & World Report. It is also home to Florida A&M University, the fifth-largest historically black university by total enrollment. Tallahassee Community College is a large state college that serves mainly as a feeder school to Florida State and Florida A&M.

Tallahassee qualifies as a significant college town, with a student population exceeding 70,000. As the capital, Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor's Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters. The city is also known for its large number of law firms, lobbying organizations, trade associations and professional associations, including the Florida Bar and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

It is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-American City Award by the National Civic League for the second time. Tallahassee is currently ranked as the 18th-best college town in the nation by Best College Reviews.

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I've spent the last 18 years as a live in caregiver for two US Veterans. Eighteen years with John Lewis Watson until his death in 2023. Four years with Fredrich Hugh Osytermeyer until his death. Provided for all needs: housecleaning, meeting doctors appointments, admisitered medication, shopped, cooked, and provided companionship.

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Close to shops Restaurants. Walkable. Lots of mature residents and trees😆

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I work with down syndrome kids in Miami for 9 yrs. I took care of people all my life

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Yes I would. The Elderly need more assistant now than ever and good care is very important.

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