Local folks share memories about Cabbage Patch Kids, a phenomenon that’s lasted 30 yearsPhoto by Scott HolsteinThirty Years in the Cabbage PatchA Generation Reminisces About the Chubby-Faced Toy FadBy Rosanne Dunkelberger and Travis Timmons While pet rocks and Tickle Me…
A look back at beauty/fitness and financial in TallahasseeStaying Physically and Fiscally FitFrom the days of sparkly leg warmers and the “Body Electric” show to the building of Premier Fitness Center, Tallahassee has come a long way in its pursuit…
You don’t need a green thumb to grow “Northern” fruits right here in TallahasseeUnforbidden FruitGrowing ‘Northern’ Fruits in the Florida Panhandle By Cheryl WithrowWhile digging turnips in my early garden with my 2-going-on-20 year-old granddaughter, Riley Rose, I was bombarded…
Judy Gray gives advice to women who aspire to leadership roles. Judy GrayA Leader Among Leaders Judy Gray, president and chief executive officer of the Florida Society of Association Executives, is the first to admit that she has learned everything the…
Organizers Cancel 2009 Red Hills Event Fundraising in Down Economy Scratches Popular Equestrian Event By Linda Kleindienst TALLAHASSEE – The nation’s economic woes have claimed another victim - Red Hills Horse Trials, a perennial spectator favorite that brings world-renowned riders…
Apalachicola welcomes its Mardi Gras celebration after a 60-year moratorium with great style and panacheMardi Gras is Back in ApalachicolaOrganizers hope the new festival will help the homeless - and the local economy as wellBy Jason DehartAt the dawn of…
Firefighters, nurses and non-Christians share what it’s like to have a non-traditional Christmas DayChristmas Day: Plan BHere’s What People Who Don’t, or Can’t, Celebrate On Dec. 25 Will Be Up To By Kristina Abernathy It’s almost December and people are…
These women called for backup to beat their weight problems.Teaming-Up to LosePetika Tave was 23 years old when she got her wake-up call. She had just graduated from Florida A&M University and watched a video of herself accepting the diploma…
No need to stop at four. Check out how to bring a unique look to your “fifth” wallThe Fifth WallWhen It Comes to Ceilings, Things are Looking Up By Rosanne Dunkelberger We pore over wallpaper books by the dozen, agonize over…
Relationship Banking is the Key to Weathering Economic Ups and DownsStanding the Test of Time Relationship Banking is the Key to Weathering Economic Ups and DownsBy Jason Dehart Recession. Gas lines. High inflation. Reaganomics. The savings and loan collapse. Bank…
The repetition and daily drills practiced in Kumon can hone your math skillsReading, ’Rithmetic – and Repetition‘The Kumon Way’ Focuses on Mastering the Basics By Rosanne DunkelbergerIt’s a question for the 21st century: Are you smarter than a fifth-grader?After taking…
The Insider’s Guide to the 100 Places, People, Events & Things that make Tallahassee Living UniqueWritten by Chuck Beard, Lauren Colonna, Larry Davidson, Jason Dehart, Rosanne Dunkelberger and Amy Tratenberg1. MILKSHAKES AT 3 A.M.While it looks like a mid-century throwback,…
Quincy’s F.P. May house gets a revitalizing facelift to keep this historic landmark aliveQuincy’s ‘New’ F.P. May HouseA Restoration With History in Mind Revisits the Town’s Golden Days By Edie Ousley When shade tobacco was king, the pastoral town of…
An inside look at rare and beautiful ecosystems of Walton County’s dune lakesPhoto courtesy Jeffrey CagleString of White PearlsRare, Beautiful Dune Lakes are the Northwest Florida’s Most Prized Natural WondersBy Chuck BeardDowny white and teetering on long black legs, the…
The Last Word Illustration by Marc ThomasThe Parking Lot WedgieWhat’s a Woman to Do When Her Small Car Is Trapped Between Two SUVs? By Alison Inglehart Driving a total of four minivans in the ’90s and early 2000s as my children grew…
A few tips to guide your New Year’s resolutions for better money management.
Tallahassee Magazine turns 30 this year, and in honor of the occasion, we’re revisiting one story from each year the magazine has been published. From plans for the abandoned Waterworks buildings in 1979 to last year’s high-gas-price-inspired bump in bus ridership, it’s a nostalgia trip through the magazine’s pages.
New personalization techniques go far beyond the monogrammed towelUltra Personal Whether it’s a new bride proudly displaying her monogrammed towels or a teenager giddy about a purse sporting her initial, there’s something about a personalized object that tells the world…
Tap into local art world for home décor.At Home With ArtTapping into Tallahassee’s art world for home décor. By Brenda GrindstaffWhen it comes to creating a living space that expresses personal interests, values, prestige and tastes, incorporating original art into…
While most people are ending their days and turning out the lights, many others are working, playing … and praying. Tallahassee Magazine invites you to get a photographer’s view of the city after dark.It Happened One NightSunlight has faded, and…
Storm surge couldn’t keep this local landmark from going under, and now it’s back and better than everPhoto by Scott HolsteinAngelo’s is BackAfter Two Years, a Wakulla Landmark Reopens for Business By Rosanne DunkelbergerOn July 10, 2005, the first major hurricane…
Westcott Lakes sets a new garnet-and-gold standard for adult communitiesHome Away From CampusBy Dorothy Clifford Songwriter Johnny Mercer said it best: “You got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive. E-lim-i-nate the negative … .’’Harold Arlen set those words to music, a catchy…
Kick your holiday recipes up a notch with gourmet twists, or make them healthier with a few fat-reducing tipsHoliday Change UpThis Season, Give a New Twist to Traditional DishesBy Caroline Brewster The myriad of office parties, neighborhood get-togethers and familial…
How our teams captured Tallahassee while you were likely sleepingHow It Happened One NightBy Brian RowlandThere is a huge audience of avid fans for “24” – a Fox network show that, throughout the program’s season, covers a 24-hour time period…
A Mother's Day ReflectionMary and Jay’s Mom Speaks: A Mother’s Day ReflectionBy Rosanne Dunkelberger I am most fortunate in my children. My son and daughter are two of my favorite people in the world and, as anybody who has ever read…
Abraham Lincoln’s hearse found its way to our capital city. Or maybe it didn’t‘There’s a Story to Be Told’The Tale Behind DeVoe Moore’s Hearse – That Might Just Be Lincoln’s By Jason DehartDeVoe Moore has a love affair with the…
The Last WordEncountering MarthaOne Self-professed Martha Fan Meets the Real Deal By Elizabeth Goldsmith‘You’re invited!”That is how the e-mail began, announcing that my request for tickets to “The Martha Stewart Show” had been accepted.I admit it, I’m a Martha fan.…
A word from our readers SouthWood: Where’s the Balance?Writer Jackie Horkan’s piece “A Decade Later, Is St. Joe’s Idealistic Community Living Up to the Hype?” in the May/June issue came closer to an “advertorial” than an attempt at providing a…
Add a nutritious lunch to your plans for the upcoming school yearLearners Who LunchWhile Teachers Feed Their Intellects, School Your Children in Proper Nutrition by Encouraging Healthy Eating HabitsBy Ashley KahnGo ahead. Breathe that sigh of relief. After three months…
What the South side community needs and what the challenges are.Resources, retention are issues By Jason Dehart Looking around his neighborhood, Bethel AME Church Pastor John Green said he knows what his community needs and what the challenges are.“I think that the…
From the PublisherA New Journey BeginsBy Brian Rowland, Publisher In the world of business, it is said that if your company is not growing, then it is definitely moving backward.For the past four years, I have been researching and studying…
Louise Hornsby has been selling upscale clothing to Tallahassee women for 43 yearsRetail RoyaltyOctogenarian Louise Hornsby has Dressed Tallahassee’s Women for 43 YearsBy Elizabeth Goldsmith Styles change, stores change and customers change, but through it all stands Louise Hornsby, “Bridge…
The USS Tallahassee was the only U.S. Navy ship named for Florida’s capital cityTallahassee on the High SeasShips Named for Florida’s Capital City Were Few, But They Played Their Roles Well in Peace and War By Jason DehartIn the lobby…
Plan on a long visit to South Africa, where you’ll discover the thrill of the safari and unexpected pleasuresSafaris, Sharks & City SplendorStill Undiscovered by Most Americans, South Africa Offers the Best of Nature and of CivilizationStory and Photos by…
This month's featured hot spot Café CabernetBy Rosanne Dunkelberger While the mind might trend toward the fruit of the vine when one considers the extensive wine list and name of Café Cabernet, this local watering hole/restaurant also is home to one…
Hurricane Katrina’s unmeasured impactIn Hurricane Katrina’s WakeThe Damage That Can’t Be Measured in Dollars Often Makes the Biggest ImpactBy Lori Hutzler EckertMany years ago, my father taught me to ride a two-wheeled bike, a brief rite of passage that brings…
Resolved to lose weight in 2007? Tallahassee Magazine wants to help you, with a 26-page special health section on obesity. We examine all angles – from weight loss strategies to understanding the latest surgeries available to helping kids eat smart.Take…
The Capital Area Community Action Agency hosts its Annual Masked Benefit Heart Ball.Fifth Annual Masked Benefit BallBy Terri-Ann Morrison On Saturday, March 3, Capital Area Community Action Agency hosts its 5th Annual Masked Benefit Ball to raise funds to support…
A Timline of Events on Tallahassee's South Side (since 1990) 1990:Tallahassee/Leon County Comprehensive Plan adopted. Local leaders recognized that while areas to the north and east were rapidly growing, the south side was experiencing population loss, high unemployment and “general…
Ambitious, hard-working and visionary, these up-and-comers sacrifice time and energy to make the most of opportunity.{mosimage}The New EstablishmentTallahassee’s Future Leaders Take Charge TodayAmerican novelist Henry Miller once said, “Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision…
Former principal Jim Pound “unretires” to start a new school in Wakulla CountyPhoto by Scott HolsteinBuilding FaithAfter 20 Years at NFCS, Jim Pound Works to Establish a New Christian School in Wakulla County By Bonnie Holub He wears a three-piece suit…
Lucy Marrow, Tallahassee’s kookiest and spookiest ghost, makes an appearance for her first candid interviewDon’t Boo the SpooksTallahassee’s Ghostly Past Comes Back to Haunt UsLucy Marrow” cackles wildly as she introduces herself to a large group of parents and children…
Plastic Surgery: Helping you Get Comfortable in Your Own SkinWe told you about Tallahassee resident Charlene Hinson’s successful bariatric surgery. She lost 155 pounds and kept it off. But two years after the surgery, she still felt obese.“I had all…
Meet Edward Gaines – Rowland Publishing’s 2007 scholarship winnerScholarly Success By Anitra Ellison Edward Gaines Wins Rowland ScholarshipEdward Gaines describes himself as “hardworking” – a rather modest assessment of the 18-year-old honor graduate of Lawton Chiles High School who is…
A look at what's taking shape on Gaines StreetThe Arts and LeisureA new hotel takes shape on Gaines Street, while a grand performing arts center waits in the wingsBy Jason Dehart {mosimage}It’s no longer a dream on a sheet of paper.…
Strengthen your mind, body and spirit as you learn karateKickin’ It Karate StyleThe Martial Arts Are a Workout for the Mind, Body and Spirit By Mary DunkelbergerHere’s what I knew about karate before my first lesson: Everybody has heard of…
StarMetro’s Ron Garrison aims to offer more choices in Tallahassee transitRon GarrisonBuilding Tallahassee’s Transit ChoicesBy Jason Dehart“It’s all about choice.” That’s Ron Garrison’s motto. As executive director of StarMetro, and an 18-year authority on mass transit, Garrison wants the people…
