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Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series.

The Power Forward legacy as Tallahassee’s largest annual business event continues as Lemonis shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he drives transformative change, with tangible takeaways including his 3 P’s® philosophy — People, Process, and Product.

Power Forward with Marcus Lemonis will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at FSU’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Tickets start at $20 ($10 for students with a valid ID) and are on sale through the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office at tickets.fsu.edu. Limited sponsorships that include VIP events and the opportunity to underwrite school or entrepreneurial groups to attend are also available – for details, please email PowerForward@FirstCommerceCU.org.
For more information about the Power Forward Speaker Series, visit FirstCommerceCU.org/PowerForward. Stay connected to the latest Power Forward news on social media by following @FirstCommerceCU and @FSUResearch and the hashtag #PwrFwd for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Tuesday, January 13 5 PM-7:30 PM

Join us at LeMoyne Arts for the opening of Memories of Other Places, Other Times, a vibrant collective exhibition featuring the talented artists of the Artists’ League of the Big Bend of Florida. This inspiring showcase highlights artwork that reflects the landscapes, stories, and memories that shape both our region and the wider world.
Enjoy an evening of art, community, and creativity with an in-house bar, light bites, and live music. Come celebrate the diverse voices of our local art community and experience a journey through the places we’ve been and the ones we carry with us.
We look forward to welcoming you!
$5 entry for non-members, FREE for Members

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Florida Department of State presents “The Fourteenth Colony: Florida Celebrates America 250FL“, a temporary exhibit highlighting items from the collections of the Museum of Florida History and the Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) that help to tell the story of Florida within the context of the American Semi-quincentennial. Dr. Sam Wilford, Executive Director of the Museum of Florida History, will discuss some of the items on display with a focus on their history, curation, and conservation. This talk will include a guided walkthrough of the Exhibit on the 22nd Floor of the State Capitol.

Midtown Reader is excited to get One Book Tally started with a bang this year. Join us for a launch party full of fun, games, and community!

Come mingle with us and our community partners and grab your free copy of Playground by Richard Powers then.

Join us this January as we proudly celebrate the Challenger Learning Center, our featured Non-Profit Partner of the Month. Guests are invited to enjoy light bites, libations, and handcrafted cocktails while shopping and connecting in a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll also be featuring a special candle for the month, with 100% of the net profits from candle sales donated directly to the Challenger Learning Center, supporting their mission to inspire curiosity, learning, and exploration in our community.

Step into the New Year refreshed and renewed with complementary facials, hand treatments and more with The Aesthetic Blend. Join us for mimosas and a soulful start to the new year!

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, January 6, 2026 until Saturday, January 31, 2026. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.

Operation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943, devised in North Africa as the Allies drove German and Italian forces from the continent and prepared to advance into Italy. The campaign relied on a series of top-secret deceptions—fake units, fabricated communications, and the famed British Intelligence ploy known as Operation Mincemeat, which persuaded Germany that Sicily was not the next target. It set in motion one of the largest combined operations of World War II, involving nearly half a million Allied personnel.

Highlights of this exhibit include a set of top-secret plans for the JOSS segment (3rd Infantry Division) amphibious landings near Licata, Sicily, along with details for CENT (Forty-fifth Division near Scoglitti, Sicily) and DIME (1st Division near Gela, Sicily), the other two American landing forces. This copy of the top-secret plans was printed just 20 days before the start of Operation Husky, which involved amphibious landing of infantry and armor as well as parachute operations by the 82nd Airborne. It is also a secret as to why the museum holds this set of plans.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, contact the museum at (850) 697-8575, museum@campgordonjohnston.com and http://www.campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

The Carrabelle History Museum is proud to present a fascinating speaker program, “French, Spanish and British Years: From Discovery to an Exceptionally American Florida”, featuring Clinton Flowers, Interpretive Aide at the Missouri State Museum. This free program will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.

Flowers will discuss the critical events and interactions among France, Spain, and Britain that contributed to the development of the modern State of Florida. The narrative encompasses episodes of conflict, deception, and strategic alliances, while recognizing the enduring legacies of Florida—now celebrated as the “free state of sunshine!”

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803, though not directly including Florida, transformed the young nation and indirectly reshaped Florida’s role. Occurring during a period characterized by exploration, conquest, and expansion, it marked a major enhancement of American power, providing new territory, resources, wealth, and international influence. Once ruled by Spain, then Britain, then the U.S., Florida’s path to statehood reveals a layered history. While many believe Spain made the first permanent settlement at St. Augustine in 1565, the French actually established one earlier in 1562—decades before Jamestown. Divided into East and West Florida, the region remained outside the Continental Congress, yet was deeply entwined with America’s expansion story.

Clinton Flowers works as an Interpretive Aide at the Missouri State Museum, a history and cultural division of Missouri State Parks, in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He has retired from a career as Program Manager in the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Flowers has a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. As a certified Interpretive Aide, he provides guided tours and has developed history programs about our nation’s westward expansion, Lewis and Clark, the steamboat industry, and the Louisiana Purchase. In addition, he has been a long-time visitor to Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Flowers brings both expertise and personal passion to this talk.

There is no fee for this program but donations are welcome. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty. For more information, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com or 850-697-2141. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Get Ready for the Inaugural Elder Care Services “Paddles for Purpose” Pickleball Tournament!

Join us for an exciting day of friendly competition, community fun, and meaningful impact at our very first Paddles for Purpose tournament! This isn’t just a game—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in the Big Bend region.

Your participation and support help fund programs that provide: Vital nutrition for home-bound seniors, social connection for isolated older adults, personalized care for frail seniors and emergency assistance for those facing crisis situations.

By sponsoring or joining the tournament, you’re directly supporting Elder Care Services’ mission to care for vulnerable seniors in our community.

Come paddle with purpose—have fun, compete, and help seniors thrive!

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Check-in at 11:00 AM)
Location: Tom Brown Park – Pickleball Courts
Event Overview Players: Approximately 50 participants expected
Skill Levels: Beginner: 2.0 – 2.9 Intermediate: 3.0 – 3.8 Advanced: 3.8+
Awards: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
Registration Fees: $100 per Team $50 per Individual

For questions regarding sponsorships, please contact Cindy Underwood at underwoodc@ecsbigbend.org or (850) 245-5931.

Join the Gallery of Art as we present an Opening Reception for Photographer Jean Hutchison Smith, the winner of the Best of Show for GOA Photography Exhibition. Jean's show is named: Captures of Light & Time. The artist will be present and all of her work will be on display and for sale.