Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida and is located in the area known as the Big Bend. Georgia is 14 miles to the north and the Gulf of Mexico 25 miles to the south. The name Tallahassee is an Apalachee Indian word meaning "Abandoned Fields" referring to the time when the Indian population left the area.

Part of Tallahassee's charm lies in the beauty of its surroundings. Rolling hills, moss-draped oaks, fragrant magnolia trees and grand old plantation houses cover the landscape. The genteel lifestyle of days gone by is still in evidence at the Pebble Hill Plantation House. Situated in beautiful grounds, this gracious building is a delightful reminder of the Old South.

Florida State University, and home of the Seminoles, is located in Tallahassee and perhaps this can account for the city's youthful character and lively social and cultural scene. There are many exciting things to see and do here. The Tallahassee Museum of Natural History and Science combines a natural habitat zoo of indigenous wildlife with an historic building collection and environmental science center.

With the impetus of a new millennium, Tallahassee is attracting a large number of young professionals to the area. Old Florida is in perfect harmony with the burgeoning high-tech culture that is making its presence felt.