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Runnin' Buzz Bartending in the Press!

Check out what others are saying about Runnin' Buzz Bartending!

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May 2026

In honor of Small Business Month, Domi highlighted Lanisha Thornton of Runnin’ Buzz Bartending!

From weddings to corporate events, Runnin’ Buzz Bartending brings thoughtful, custom beverage experiences that let hosts actually enjoy their own celebration. Lanisha is a Tallahassee entrepreneur, paralegal, and longtime community leader with 25+ years of experience. She’s also helping bring a United States Bartenders Guild chapter to Tallahassee, creating more space for local beverage professionals to connect and grow. Keep an eye out for her upcoming July experience, Potion and Commotion, a mixology night built for learning, sipping, and good energy all around.

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March 2026

Congratulations to Lanisha Thornton for their nomination for the Domi Innovation Award!

As the owner of Runnin' Buzz Bartending, Lanisha Thornton is an entrepreneur, paralegal, and beverage professional with over 25 years of experience in the community. Lanisha is the owner of Runnin' Buzz Bartending Services, LLC, a successful mobile bartending and beverage catering company now in its sixth year. Additionally, she proudly serves as a two-term Vice President of the Jacksonville Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Congratulations on your nomination!

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Success stories: How Tallahassee businesses adapted and thrived after COVID-19

Tallahassee Democrat

March 17, 2025

Spring 2026

Tallahassee Woman Magazine

Celebrating 20 Years of Tallahassee Woman - The Art of the Start: Tallahassee's Fearless Founders

March 17, 2025

Tallahassee Democrat

Success stories: How Tallahassee businesses adapted and thrived after COVID-19

March 17, 2022

Voyage Jacksonville Magazine

Community Highlights: Meet Lanisha Thornton of Runnin’ Buzz Bartending Services

December 8, 2021

Shoutout HTX

Meet Lanisha Thornton | Founder & Owner of Runnin’ Buzz Bartending

April 13, 2021

Tallahassee Democrat

Domi Station serving highest number of women, minority-owned startups

May 2025

Tallahassee Association of Wedding Professionals

Licensed vs Unlicensed: The importance of hiring a licensed bartender versus unlicensed bartenders 

By: Lanisha Thornton 

March 4, 2024

Domi Station

Meet Lanisha Thornton, the powerhouse behind Runnin’ Buzz Bartending Services, LLC, and our latest Incubator Icon!

March 14, 2021

Tallahassee Democrat

Lift up local women-owned businesses | Opinion

November 21, 2021

Tallahassee Democrat - Front Page 

Runnin’ Buzz Bartending: Owner’s sickness on cruise was harbinger of things to come

Other Mentions

Women Wednesdays

WW Showcase their #1City4WomenTally pose!

Tallahassee - Office of Economic Vitality

Lanisha Thornton

The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals

Lanisha Thornton | Founding Member

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