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Tallahassee Postpones Sale Over Enslaved Graves Concerns

10/23/2025

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The Tallahassee City Commission unanimously postponed the sale of the Capital City Country Club land after opposition.
Residents raised concerns about selling 178 acres that include unmarked graves of enslaved people.
Activist Delaitre Hollinger emphasized honoring graves.
The commission will revisit the issue on November 19, 2025.
The Capital City Country Club argues ownership is necessary for infrastructure improvements.

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Story summary

The Tallahassee City Commission unanimously postponed the sale of the Capital City Country Club land after opposition.
Residents raised concerns about selling 178 acres that include unmarked graves of enslaved people.
Activist Delaitre Hollinger emphasized honoring graves.
The commission will revisit the issue on November 19, 2025.
The Capital City Country Club argues ownership is necessary for infrastructure improvements.