July RED, WHITE & BAYTOWNE Enjoy fun in the sun during the day, and light up your night with fireworks. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host an Independence Day celebration featuring live music, crafts, face painting, family activities, and…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Big Bend Hospice celebrated the grand opening of its second Oak Tree Treasures resale shop on Friday, June 26, welcoming a crowd of supporters, volunteers, donors and community leaders to mark the milestone. The celebration drew such an…
The galleries of the Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) will be filled with vibrant florals June 11 during the museum’s inaugural Art in Bloom event, sponsored by Tallahassee Nurseries. For the first time at MoFA, local floral artists…
WHAT: Join the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, and FCASV and be one of thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is…
The Tallahassee Ballet (TTB) proudly announces its 35th Evening of Music and Dance (EOMAD), a landmark performance that brings together past and present artistic voices in a celebration of music, movement, and collaboration. Founded in 1990 by Joyce (Straub) Fausone…
Wylie, a tennis-ball-loving dog who was adopted by owners Ann Hudgins and Hugh Hartsfield at The Stone Crab Festival, won hearts and votes as this year’s Tally Top Pet winner, benefiting Be the Solution. On July 8, 2025, Wylie’s victory…
Global talent agency NEXT Management and Atlanta-based agency Ursula Wiedmann Models are teaming up to discover fresh new faces in Florida with a three-city open call tour August 26–28, 2025. Selected talent will have the opportunity to be signed with both agencies…
Our thoughts are with the students, faculty, staff, and families of Florida State University after today’s campus shooting. We stand with the FSU and Tallahassee community as we collectively recover from this shocking event. —The owners and staff of Tallahassee Magazine
STYLE NOTES SWAYED AWAY Add sartorial flair with a full-on fringe handbag. BRANCH OUT Bamboo accents are a timeless touch to the trend. FORTUNE COOKIE Red flowers symbolize luck, prosperity, and joy. Basket Weave Earrings with garnet, pink sapphires, diamonds, and…
Pet name: Chip Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: He was found running through the road by a friend. I got called because I happen to have a chip reader for pets, which he didn’t have. We found…
Pet name: Coral Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: N/A Pet’s date of birth: 12/1/2019 Pet’s gender: Female Is your pet spayed or neutered: No Pet’s breed: English cocker spaniel Physical description: 30 lbs., brown flowing hair with…
Pet name (and nickname): Olivia (Livy) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: Liv was given her name by the Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Shelter before her adoption from the Leon County Humane Society Pet’s date of birth: 9/2/2018 Pet’s…
Pet name: Gunther Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: Gunther originally came into our care with the name Sparky, but it just didn’t seem to suit him. Since we always allow our fosters to name their cats, his…
Pet name (and nicknames): Georgio (Georgie, Mr. G) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: None Pet’s date of birth: 9/28/2020 Pet’s gender: Male Is your pet spayed or neutered: No answer provided Pet’s breed: Brussels Griffon Physical description:…
Pet name (and nicknames): Louis “Beignet” Joines (Beignet) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: We met him one weekend, and the next we were bringing him home. With limited time we spent each day coming up with names…
Pet name: Clark Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: He’s named after Justice Thomas Clark, a U.S. Attorney General and the first Supreme Court Justice from Texas (where I’m from). Pet’s date of birth: 3/31/2018 Pet’s gender: Male…
Pet name (and nickname: Ghost (Ghosty) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: He is the same color as his mom so we thought Ghost would be a neat name. Pet’s date of birth: 3/13/2023 Pet’s gender: Male Is…
Pet name (and nicknames): Pete (Petester) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: Pete’s mother’s name was Petey. To be funny, a friend once called him Petester when he was only a year old, and it stuck. Here we…
Pet name: Charlotte Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: None Pet’s date of birth: 2/22/2024 Pet’s gender: Female Is your pet spayed or neutered: Yes Pet’s breed: Mini Goldendoodle Physical description: 21 lbs., apricot How long have you…
Pet name: Gertie Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: Gertie is short for Gertrude McFuzz. I got her name from my favorite Dr. Seuss book about a bird named Gertrude who, in the beginning, envied others and wanted…
Pet name (and nicknames): Jasper (Jalliper, Jasparilla) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: None Pet’s date of birth: 4/11/2020 Pet’s gender: Male Is your pet spayed or neutered: Yes Pet’s breed: American Foxhound mix Physical description: Long slim…
Pet name (and nicknames): HoneyBadger (HB, Badge, Badgerator, Sir Stinkoweth, Lovebug) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: After picking him up from the shelter 11 years ago, we needed a name for our creamy red dachshund with golden…
Pet name (and nicknames): Wylie (Wild Wylie, Wild Man, Bubby, Bubs) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: When we first brought him home, his name was Bruce, but that just didn’t match his wild, mischievous vibe. So, we…
Pet name (and nicknames): Ruby (Ruby-Doo, Baby Ru, Rubert) Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: She was partially named after a friend who rescued her, and partly because of her spunky personality. Ruby felt like a spunky name.…
Pet name (and nicknames): Biscuit Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: His official AKC name is Whatabiscuit. My mother named him. Pet’s date of birth: 1/2/2013 Pet’s gender: Male Is your pet spayed or neutered: Yes Pet’s breed:…
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Pet Name: Hank Pet Age: 8 Species/Breed: Scotch collie Description/Color: White and sable Neighborhood: Hawks Landing Favorite Play Spot: His backyard wonderland Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Charming Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Hank’s part-time job is socializing with young puppies and children.…
Pet Name: Tonya Pet Age: 2 Species/Breed: American Staffordshire terrier mix Description/Color: Brown and white Favorite Play Spot: Her foster mom’s backyard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Playful Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Tonya never leaves her toys outside after she's done playing…
Pet Name: Boudreaux “Bobo” Larkin Pet Age: 8 Species/Breed: Golden retriever Description/Color: Golden Neighborhood: Highgrove Favorite Play Spot:Bobo loves getting to attend Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Animal Therapy events all around Tallahassee Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Gregarious Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Bobo…
Pet Name: Kenzlie Fowler Pet Age: 15 Species/Breed: Pomeranian mix Description/Color: Blonde Neighborhood: Breckenridge on Park Favorite Play Spot: Grandma & Pop’s house Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Bestie Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Kenzlie has always spun in circles for both treats…
Pet Name: Moon Pet Age: 4 Species/Breed: Cattle dog mix Description/Color: White with black spots and blue-brown eyes Neighborhood: West Pensacola Favorite Play Spot: Railroad Square, Morgan’s Dog Training Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Goofy Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Moon is deaf.…
Pet Name: Rufus Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Chihuahua/pitbull mix Description/Color: Black and white Neighborhood: Killearn Estates Favorite Play Spot: Bradfordville Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Joyful Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Rufus has a deep love of oyster shells and enjoys…
Pet Name: Rico Suave Pet Age: 11 Species/Breed: Chihuahua mix Description/Color: Brown and white brindle Neighborhood: Killearn Estates Favorite Play Spot: Northside Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Suave Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Distinguishing tastes and devastatingly good looks. Why should…
Pet Name: Henry Pet Age: 9 Species/Breed: Border collie and lab mix Description/Color: Black and white Neighborhood: Northwest Tallahassee Favorite Play Spot: His yard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loyal Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Henry is a gentle giant and understands many…
Pet Name: Lovey Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Beagle Description/Color: Tricolor Neighborhood: Downtown Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Lovable Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Her eyes will melt your heart. Why should your pet win? Because not only is…
Pet Name: Guinevere-Dumpling Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Beagle and rottweiler mix Description/Color: Black, tan and white Neighborhood: Southwood Favorite Play Spot: Tom Brown Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Sweetheart Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She sighs when she does not get her…
Pet Name: Arthur Pet Age: 3 Description/Color: Coton de Tulear Species/Breed: White Neighborhood: KBetton Hills Favorite Play Spot: MGuyte McCord Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loveable Why Should Your Pet Win? He’s the sweetest dog in Tallahassee.
Pet Name: Max Pet Age: 2 Description/Color: Mini goldendoodle Species/Breed: Apricot Neighborhood: Ox Bottom Favorite Play Spot: Oak Grove Community Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Affectionate Unusual Talents/Characteristics: He loves to be read to by children. Why Should…
Pet Name: Playto Pet Age: 5 Description/Color: Gray and white Species/Breed: Cat Neighborhood: Plato is an inside cat, his favorite “neighborhood” is hanging out by his foster mom inside the house. Favorite Play Spot: His favorite spot inside is his…
Pet Name: Teddy Pet Age: 1 Description/Color: French Bulldog Species/Breed: Lilac and tan merle Neighborhood: Tower Gates Favorite Play Spot: In his backyard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Charismatic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Teddy loves to dance (mostly for food). Why Should…
Pet Name: Maddie the Wonder Dog Pet Age: 9 Description/Color: Papillon and Jack Russell terrier mix (Papi-Jack) Species/Breed: A silky white and brown 18-pound dog Neighborhood: Killearn Lakes Favorite Play Spot: Lake Overstreet trail Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Inspirational…
Pet Name: Layla Pet Age: 1 Description/Color: Catahoula Labrador mix Species/Breed: Black and white Neighborhood: Killearn Lakes Favorite Play Spot: My office puppygarten with her brothers and sisters. Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loyal Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She throws her head…
Pet Name: Azalea Pet Age: 5 months Description/Color: Black and tan Species/Breed: German shepherd Australian cattle dog mix Neighborhood: Arbor Hills Favorite Play Spot: AJ Henry park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Energetic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Always ready for an adventure!…
Pet Name: Ham Pet Age: 4 Months Description/Color: White & Brown Species/Breed: English Bulldog Neighborhood: Piedmont-Live Oak Favorite Play Spot: Puppy club at DogSpeak Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Curious Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Ham is learning the bulldog way of the…
Pet Name: Poppy Pet Age: 8 years Description/Color: Brindle Species/Breed: French Bulldog Neighborhood: Piedmont-Live Oak Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Big-hearted Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She knows the words to her favorite places: "office!" means work with…
Pet Name: Dolly Parton Pet Age: 6 months Description/Color: Grey/White Species/Breed: Virginia Opossum Neighborhood: Buck Lake Area Favorite Play Spot: Home Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Neurotic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Hide and Seek Champion Why Should Your Pet Win? Many people…
