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[Florida]

Midtown Tallahassee

"A Hidden Treasure"



Seems in recent years, the area between Downtown and Beton Hills has undergone quite a transformation. Its not certain if this transformation was sparked by the rehabilitation of the Los Robles gate, the re-configuration of the 5 points intersection, or the presence of fine dining and beautiful homes, but one thing is certain, one of Tallahassee's best kept secrets is being discovered all over again and so far people are enjoying what it has to offer.

This thread will be dedicated to informing our online Audience of all of the Greatness going on in Midtown Tallahassee.

Edited by Florida, 10 October 2007 - 02:12 PM.

[ironchapman]

Nice pics! Seems like a nice sbdivision!

[cityboy05]

There are a lot of hidden treasures in Tallahassee! Everyday when I walked down High Rd. to my school (Amos P. Godby) I could not help but to notice this neighborhood that expands on both sides of this portion of High. The houses in this area are under big towereing oaks that provides shade when its really hot. I don't know if this neighborhood has a name or not but I call it "High hills." This area has numerous hills that go up and down. I love to jog in this neigboborhood makes you want to explore the other things this neighborhood has to offer. Hopefully when I get my cam for my B-day  I will provide pics of this neighborhood.

[Florida]

Located in the heart of Midtown Tallahassee, is a new development offering upscale living in one of Tallahassee’s most convenient locations – The Grove at Midtown Townhomes. The Grove’s unique architecture is designed to be in keeping with the unique designs of some of the historic homes of the surrounding areas. The units offer residences quality and design that merges unique architecture with the modern day conveniences of no maintenance living, 2 car garages, and large open floorplans of almost 2300 s.f.

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These have been under construction for a little while now. Since we want to talk Mid-Town development I figured I'd post this here. I'll bring the pictures of the current status of this project later this evening.

[Florida]

Located in the heart of Tallahassee's thriving Midtown District, Midtown Park offer's brand new craftsman style homes for the in town lifestyle. Midtown Park is being developed near the corridor of 7th ave and Thomasville road which offers residents the ability to walk to the neighboring park or bike to one of the many close restaurants. We are pleased to give you a presentation now to help show you our vision of this neighborhood in the future.

•      Craftsmen Style Architecture

Website: Midtown Park

[new-to-tally]

You know, this may be my favorite area of Tallahassee.  I work in Midtown and boy I wish I could afford a house there.  It really has a great feel to it.

[poonther]

Well my bad FL, I've never seen this thread and never even thought to search it out.  Glad to know it's here.  

The Grove is at 7th and Duval I believe and just before you enter the Levy Park neighborhood.  It has the same builders as the Cloisters in All Saints.

Midtown Park is new to me.  I'll have to drive up there and see what it's all about.  I know the communal village (about 8 homes) of Daystar is in that area....think behind Miracle 5 a few blocks.  I see that M. Mastry is the realtor, I wonder who the builder is?

So what are we calling the boundaries of Midtown?  I know there's a Midtown merchants association, I'm not sure what their physical boundaries are.

[poonther]

Kents! Thanks FF, I figured you might know. Glad to know you appreciate the something even though it's not your cup of tea.  Good quality to have.

NtT, yeah my bad about no including Paradise, it does bring in the crowds. I didn't really forget those places on N. Monroe, I just generalized them by saying bars and cafes on N. Monroe. In that area it would include:
Cluster and Hops
Masa
Cafe Cab
Decent Pizza
Fusions/Tantra
Bella Bella
Brueggers
Whatever it is that is moving into the old Dunkin Donuts currently
Bamboo House
And Leon Pub.

Have I forgotten anything?

[Rachiroo]

Whichever Mexican place sits across the street there from Masa.  El Tapatio?

[poonther]

Rachiroo, on Oct 10 2007, 06:10 PM, said:

Whichever Mexican place sits across the street there from Masa. El Tapatio?

Excellent recall Rachiroo!  I forgot all about that place, El Tapatio (I think that's how it's spelled.)  It's probably the only place in Midtown I've not eaten at....not sure why, just haven't.

Have you or others eaten there?  If so how was it?

[Rachiroo]

We've been there a couple times, pretty good food.  Of course it's pretty much what you'd get at any mexican restaurant on Monroe

[Florida]

poonther, on Oct 10 2007, 05:25 PM, said:

I know there's a Midtown merchants association, I'm not sure what their physical boundaries are.

[Florida]

poonther, on Oct 10 2007, 05:32 PM, said:

And Leon Pub.

Have I forgotten anything?

Poonther, would Rodizio's Count? Or are you just doing Monroe Street?

[fivesfella]

I've eaten at El Tapatio a few times (easy walking distance from my apartment). Pretty much same ol' same ol', but I always sort of enjoy being down in the grotto. But their big draw is a full bar and drink specials.

[poonther]

Florida, on Oct 11 2007, 08:21 AM, said:

Poonther, would Rodizio's Count? Or are you just doing Monroe Street?

In the list above, I was just doing the Monroe Corridor.  Where ever I was listing T'ville business, I just stated Manor at Midtown as an all-inclusive category, however Rodizio's definitely counts.

Thanks for the Midtown map FL.  I understand that was done from a Biz Association's viewpoint, but please pass the bong b/c whoever drew up that map was smokin' some killer stuff.  Woodgate is NOT midtown, nor is Hermitage Blvd or areas east of Magnolia. No no no!

I'd put the north boundary as Betton/Bradford (and I'm being gracious there), the west boundary as Bronough and the Levy Park 'hood, the south boundary as Tennessee Street and the east boundary as Magnolia.  These are natural boundaries and your "sense of place" changes as you enter these areas.  Beyond these boundaries, the housing-stock changes significantly (gets a lot newer) and even the street lay-out changes from the old grid system to a more contemporary meandering system.  Keeping this in mind, the area pretty much defines itself.

Woodgate in Midtown, now I'm gonna be laughing at that thought every time I drive "way-out" there.

[psycuda]

If we are going by the map provided, Black Dog would be included in here as well.

[Glenn]

poonther, on Oct 11 2007, 10:25 AM, said:

In the list above, I was just doing the Monroe Corridor. Where ever I was listing T'ville business, I just stated Manor at Midtown as an all-inclusive category, however Rodizio's definitely counts.

Thanks for the Midtown map FL. I understand that was done from a Biz Association's viewpoint, but please pass the bong b/c whoever drew up that map was smokin' some killer stuff. Woodgate is NOT midtown, nor is Hermitage Blvd or areas east of Magnolia. No no no!

I'd put the north boundary as Betton/Bradford (and I'm being gracious there), the west boundary as Bronough and the Levy Park 'hood, the south boundary as Tennessee Street and the east boundary as Magnolia. These are natural boundaries and your "sense of place" changes as you enter these areas. Beyond these boundaries, the housing-stock changes significantly (gets a lot newer) and even the street lay-out changes from the old grid system to a more contemporary meandering system. Keeping this in mind, the area pretty much defines itself.

Woodgate in Midtown, now I'm gonna be laughing at that thought every time I drive "way-out" there.

Poonther, I was in total disagreement with that crazy map before I ever read your post.  You're right...whoever came up with these boundries for Midtown is on something!  I tend to agree more with your thoughts on what the true Midtown area would be.

[Florida]

If we're talking North - South, I'd say Midtown begins at Brevard Street and goes North to Betton Rd.

[poonther]

You are right psycuda that would include Black Dog too and The Golden "Pig-out Trough" as well as On The Border and all the places in The Lake Ella Publix Plaza, if you go by the map.  But for some reason I don't include those areas in Midtown either.  Lake Ella is sorta part of Midtown but also part of that Mid-Monroe/Tharpe area too and the Mid-Monroe/Tharpe designation is where I'd put the businesses on Monroe north of 7th.  However I would keep the houses west of Monroe in Levy Park in Midtown.  On T'ville road, I'd rather the division be at 7th, but there I could see extending it to Betton/Bradford.  It does get confusing and there's really no correct answer.  

BTW how much longer are you in town?

FL, I could see the southern boundary as Brevard instead of Tenn.  So then are you calling those areas south of Brevard in the downtown?  And does that downtown designation include the housing in Lafayette Park that is south of Brevard to Tenn.?

[Florida]

Poonther as a response to the portion of your post that addressed me, the answer is yes, and yes.