History of 20th Century & Beyond Time Period
The time from 1900 until present day has seen Tallahassee come from a sleepy southern town to a bold and progressive metropolitan area. State Government is still the primary industry, but education plays a very important role in the city’s economy. The Florida State Flag as we know it today was ratified in 1900, the orange blossom was designated the State Flower in 1909, the Mockingbird was named State Bird in 1927, and since 1935 we’ve all sung Suwannee River with the special reverence of a State Song. A governor’s mansion was built in 1905 that one razed, and the present one built in 1957. The population of the state has grown by leaps and bounds and thus state government has grown to keep the pace.
Tallahassee is now the seat of learning for two major universities, a junior college, a vocational school, six tax supported high schools, and several private schools. Agriculture, timber, and cattle take an important seat in the economical structure of the community. Beauty still abounds. The people are aware and concerned about their heritage, they are friendly and still bear signs of the Southern charm read about in romantic novels … and the love affair continues.
Meet Our Krewe Chief: Stephanie Borras
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, and raised in the small farm community of Wauchula in central Florida, Stephanie Borras discovered her passion for beauty and people early in life. She moved to Tallahassee, Florida, in 2008, bringing with her over a decade of experience and a heart for serving others through her craft.
A licensed stylist since 1994, Stephanie’s career has been deeply rooted in education and excellence. She spent four years as an educator for Aveda Florida Institutes and has served as an Aveda Florida Color Educator since 2015. In 2021, she advanced her professional journey by becoming an Aveda Purefessional with both Aveda Florida and Aveda North America.
Together with her husband, Joseph (“Joe”) Borras, Stephanie is the proud co-owner of two Aveda salons in Tallahassee: Soleil 7 Hair Salon, an Aveda Concept Salon opened in 2011, and Soleil 7 Salon Spa, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon opened in 2015. Their leadership and shared vision have created welcoming spaces rooted in care, education, and authenticity.
Beyond their business, Stephanie and Joe have been proud members of the 20th Century Krewe since 2021, where Stephanie will serve as Krewe Chief for the 2025–2026 year. She also serves her community as a board member for the Market District Association.
Stephanie and Joe are the proud parents of seven children and three grandchildren. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys boating, traveling, and spreading love wherever she goes. She is currently developing a mentoring program for survivors of childhood abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, which will launch at Destiny Church in Tallahassee, Florida—a project close to her heart that reflects her lifelong dedication to compassion, faith, and empowerment