Holidays and Toilet Paper
Warm Christmas memories...
Author: Rosanne Dunkelberger
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shifts Gears Into Selling Cars
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has big plans for his dealerships.
FSU Women’s Basketball Players Are Ready for Their Close-Ups
Strong. Tough. Beautiful. Creative team photos are a new tradition for Florida State University’s women’s basketball players, who enjoyed an all-day photo shoot in the preseason.
Pioneer History Meets Modern-Day Comforts in Fredericksburg
Charm and culture in Texas Hill Country.
Could Tallahassee Hold the Key to the Future of Health Care?
Leaders of the region’s health care establishment look to the future — and tell us why Tallahassee may be where new models of medicine are created.
What a Difference 25 Miles Makes
Leon County ranked eighth healthiest in the state. Our neighbor to the west, Gadsden County, didn’t fare nearly as well, ranking 63rd out of 67.
How to Talk to Speak Your Doctor's Language
A woman should get her first Pap smear at age 21, and every year afterward. Every man needs a PSA test. A child who gets conked on the head should have a CT scan, “just in case.” If a generic…
As Medicine Has Changed, So Has the Career of Dr. Gary Winchester
Family doctor Gary Winchester encourages young people to consider careers in medicine beyond being a doctor.
Steve Evans’ Ethical and Business Advice Will Leave a Lasting Legacy in Tallahassee
Steve Evans has spent his retirement years giving advice that changes lives, businesses, nonprofits — and possibly the future of our hometown.
The People Who Stop
I had been planning to write this column for a while when the bombing at the Boston Marathon occurred in April. Many friends in my Facebook universe posted a quote from the beloved children’s show host, Fred Rogers, that went…
The End of Another Era
I’ve written my last check for tuition, room, board, technical fees, health fees, athletic fees and the myriad other nickel-and-dime assessments associated with attending a state school.
Dressing the 'Urban Graduate'
Russell Simmons teamed with renowned designer Joseph Abboud to create a new men’s fashion line, Argyleculture.
What’s Old is New, And It’s Easy Too
While furniture painting has been around as long as people have been leaving rings on the coffee table, Chalk Paint takes the craft to a much more enjoyable level.
My Housing Crisis
The Great Recession really did a number on the real estate business, turning that house-as-a-good-investment lore on its head.
Your Daily Chopped Challenge
Hungry? Competition winner Chef Joe Rego shares recipes and tips for home cooks seeking dinner inspiration.
Shades of Grey
Resolutions aren't always so black and white … there's always shades of grey.
Doctor. Soldier. Entrepreneur. Life-Saver.
The Abdominal Aortic Tourniquet, a new invention that can save soldiers’ lives.
Spotlight: Alchemy
The secretive, mysterious speakeasy, this time in Midtown as Alchemy Spirits & Concoctions.
Saying ‘Thanks’
Kids’ rules for saying “thank you.” Is the handwritten thank you note an absolute must or hopelessly passé? Our readers sent us their thoughts.
Jane Marks Discovers Local Deals
Jane Marks makes monthly shopping dates with best girlfriends to visits local retailers for fabulous finds.
Treva's: Where Dessert is the Star
Save room after your meal — you're going to want dessert at the recently opened café, Treva’s Pastries & Fine Foods.
The Other Holiday
We devoted a lot of real estate to the holiday that comes before the “real” holidays — Veteran’s Day. Much more than a day off, its a day of remembrance.
Living La Vida Online
I wrote about Facebook within a year after Mark Zuckerberg started “The Facebook” and signed up as soon as you didn’t need a dot-edu email to join.
Geraldine’s Serves Up Country Charm
Whether you’re wanting breakfast, lunch or something sweet and spreadable, Geraldine Rudd is ready to serve it up with a friendly smile.
Keep Your Salad Days Healthy
By the time you add some avocado, croutons, bacon, cheddar cheese and blue cheese dressing, your salad could have more calories than a Big Mac.
Grab your Girlfriends and Enjoy Naples
If you’re willing to take the crew on a bit of a road trip, you’ll find the perfect Girlfriends’ weekend down Florida’s west coast in Naples.
Dishing With Marsha Doll
With a spiky golden blonde hairdo, short skirt, sky-high heels, blinged-out jewelry and energy to spare, Marsha Doll is easy to pick out in a crowd.
Visit Northwest Florida Beaches Fall 2012
Travel to the Northwest Florida coast after the peak summer season.
Andy Reiss: 40 Years With the Tallahassee Restaurateur
After four decades as a restaurateur on the same corner in Tallahassee’s Downtown, Andy Reiss has something to celebrate.
1997: The Chicken Bone Dog
It may not have been the biggest story of 1997, but it certainly was a compelling one, related by managing editor Kathy Grobe and intern Mary Scates, in the September/October 1997 issue of Tallahassee Magazine. One April day, several people…
Musings for the Holidays
When I’m planning the story lineup and making assignments for the November/December issue of Tallahassee Magazine, the holidays are front-and-center in my thoughts -— even if it is August. Being a bit ADD, I’m not really capable of sitting down…
Nothin’ Says Lovin’ Like Ink
I think it’s about time you were introduced to my husband. His name is Lloyd, he’s the bureau chief for the New York Times Regional Newspapers and he’s pretty quiet and self-contained. A sphinx, you might say. Lloyd fancies himself a…
An Extra-ordinary Joe
Joe Aloi has worked a multitude of jobs in his career, but all share a common theme
1989: A ‘Classic’ Golf Tournament
Locals were abuzz with excitement as television producers planned their strategy to telecast all four days of Tallahassee’s Centel Classic golf tournament nationwide on ESPN. “‘We will bring in 65 people to work on the broadcast, plus we will be…
Giving Feral Cats A Good Home
What do you get when you combine a former builder, 500 cats and a village of thigh-high houses? Caboodle Ranch, a refuge for abandoned, stray and feral cats.
What Parents Need to Know About Getting Into College in the New Millenium
Parents, be advised. The college admissions process is more complicated and competitive than it was a generation ago.
Great Gulf Getaways
For many of us, time can be one of the most precious resources in our lives. A true two-week vacation might be ideal, but oftentimes reality requires us to take our leisure in much smaller bites. Luckily, our hometown is…
Honoring Tallahassee’s Best and Brightest
The Best & Brightest Awards are getting even better for Leon County’s high-achieving high school seniors. In the past, only the top three students in 15 different categories were given cash scholarships. Now in its third year, every student nominated…
1981: Recognize Any of These Banks?
In its early years, Tallahassee Magazine would compile lists of the area’s population and employers, as well as other statistical information. One of those categories in the Spring 1981 issue was a listing of the largest banks, using information from…
How’s My Year So Far? Almost Perfect!
In this very column I made a pledge to lose 50 pounds before I turned 50 years old. I was stoked. The feedback was phenomenal. So many people had so many positive things to say. The support was overwhelming. A year…
Extra Exercise on the Go
Imagine being able to improve posture and muscle tone just by wearing special shoes.
2000: For Shakespeare Festival, Parting Was Such Sweet Sorrow
The Southern Shakespeare Festival — offering the best of The Bard in free performances on the grounds of Kleman Plaza — was a Tallahassee cultural phenomenon. Tallahassee Magazine editor Kathy Grobe gave readers a preview in the May/June 2000 issue…
Feathers and Eggshells
By the time this issue hits the stands, that’s all that’s going to be left in the Dunkelberger nest — because my two little birdies have flown off. I thought I had it bad when No. 1 son first headed…
