The Thai Yoga massage is like nothing you’ve experienced beforeI’ll Thai Anything OnceThai Yoga Massage Provides Serious Stretching and Real Rejuvenation By Ashley KahnMy back knotted and my curiosity piqued, I made an appointment for a mystery massage. No traditional…
Tallahassee Business Journal September-October 2008Away from the OfficeCompiled by Jason DehartHEALTH Online With the Doc Next time you feel sick, try reaching for the mouse instead of the phone. While many doctors have been slow to embrace e-mail as a…
From the PublisherWas I “Readeeee?” I Only Thought SoRemember the old saying about being careful what you wish for? Now I keenly understand what that old saw really means.Each Thursday morning, 1st Lt. Amanda Ferrell sends me the Tyndall Eye,…
Have you eaten at a really spectacular local restaurant recently? Done business with someone whose professionalism impressed you? Thought to yourself, “These people should be recognized for the fantastic work they do!”? Well, now’s your chance to let the world…
7-year-old Logan Lane is making his mark on the local go-kart scenePhoto by Scott HolsteinLogan LaneLife in the Fast LaneBy Mike McLaffertyWhile most second-graders are preoccupied with toys and action figures, 7-year-old Logan Lane is racing his way toward local…
The first in our "Evolution" series of restrospectives examining different facets of local livingEvolution It started in 1979 with an idea and eight pages … and my, how we’ve changed!As Tallahassee Magazine enters its 30th year, we decided to take a…
Grand plans for art’s grande dameAllison McCarthy: Grand Plans for Art’s Grande Dame By Jaclyn Emerick Determined to prove art is for everybody, Allison McCarthy, new executive director of LeMoyne Center for Visual Arts, ambitiously plans to double the group’s…
As temperatures rise, the kids start heading outdoors – but make sure they apply sunscreen firstSummer Skin Care for KidsTeach your kids to protect their skin while they have fun in the sunBy Ayanna Shields The days are getting longer, the…
All things list-worthy in the capital city - see how our lists stack upAre You Listless?Contributors:Rosanne Dunkelberger, Jason Dehart, Ashley Kahn, Shannon Grooters, Erin Sobel, Mike McLafferty, Tisha Crews Keller, Bonnie Lewis, Saige RobertsPhotography by Scott Holstein Notepad? Check. Pen?…
The Monticello Karting and Motor Club is a go karter’s dreamLadies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines …The Monticello Karting and Motor Club Provides an Exhilarating Good TimeBy Erica Bailey Floridians are no strangers to racing. Each February, thousands make the…
A listener by trade, 2-1-1 Big Bend’s Carrie Tyree gets a chance to do the talkingA Caring Voice2-1-1 Big Bend’s Carrie Tyree Makes a Difference One Phone Call at a TimeWhile everyone is familiar with 911 for emergencies, 211 may…
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Tips for packing light during your summer travels.How to lighten your load when travelingSix tips to help you pack like a pro{mosimage} By Amanda BroadfootWhether you’re a frequent business traveler or a family headed out on vacation, the real estate…
Port St. Joe prepares for a new hospital thanks to the St. Joe Company and the Sacred Heart Health SystemsA New Level of Health Care in Port St. JoePort St. Joe is getting a new hospital, thanks to the St.…
Coyotes, bears and ... bees? How wildlife is adapting to changes in their natural habitatWhere the Wild Things AreThe Forgotten Coast's critter population moves on despite human development By Mackenzie TurbervilleFlorida is home to a rich and diverse collection of…
The Dixie Regional Sports Car Club offers driving thrills with a focus on safetyThe Need for SpeedMembers of the Dixie Regional SCCA Rev Their Engines Once a MonthBy Amy WhiteI consider myself a safe driver.Making my way from Tallahassee to…
A best-kept-secret, ‘Pocket Parks’ are charming, overlooked little nooks of fun.Pocketfuls of FunTallahassee’s ‘Pocket Parks’ Offer Lots of Charm in Little SpacesBy Paul DeRevere Imagine a place in town where there is no intrusive sound – just a stray creaking…
MTV’s star Jose Tapia gives a glimpse behind the scenes of a reality TV showThe Real World After ‘The Real World’It’s Back to Business for Key West Cast Member Jose Tapia By Rosanne DunkelbergerAfter 17 seasons on MTV, we pretty…
At 61, Tom Gallagher is the oldest candidate in the race for governor.TOM GALLAGHER, REPUBLICAN Impassioned By Experience{mosimage}In his early years in Tallahassee, Tom Gallagher had about as high a profile as a state representative can get. For starters, he was…
Colin Kelly Jr. became a hero when America needed one the mostThe Story of Colin Kelly Jr.Madison’s World War II Hero Is the Stuff of Legend By Jason DehartIt was too big a target to pass up.Madison native and U.S.…
Self-proclaimed “fat girl” Charlene Hinson has beaten the battle of obesity.A Look Into Weight Loss SurgeryCharlene Hinson’s struggle with weight began when she was 9. The 58-year-old Tallahassee esthetician said that was her age when she went on her first…
Given the Ultimate Freedom, Have We Forgotten How to Feel?The Numbing of AmericaGiven the Ultimate Freedom, Have We Forgotten How to Feel?By Brian Rowland, Publisher You have probably been there and felt the pain. Atlanta … it’s late in the day,…
Not just for kids, this disorder causes problems for adults at work and homeMommy Has ADHDNot Just for Kids, It’s a Disorder that Can Cause Problems for Adults at Work and at HomeBy Triston V. SandersYou sit at your desk…
In the ever-changing world of American commerce, it’s hard for businesses to grow and thrive over the decades. Meet four local businesses that have stood the test of time and become true survivorsSurvivorsSpotlighting local businesses that grow and thrive over…
Previewing products at the International Builders’ Show Be It Ever So HumbleThere’s No Place Like Home, Especially When Previewing Products at the International Builders’ ShowBy Elizabeth Goldsmith Green and steamyNo, I wasn’t transported into the heart of the Amazon jungle.…
U R going to learn how to text message your kidsGeneration TextTapping into the Digital World Can Bridge the Parent-Child Divide By Anitra Ellison TTYL! GTG! C U L8R!For some, these letter and number combinations look like the cat walked across…
A comprehensive list of solutions If your quality of life is suffering because of menopause, the potential for minimizing or eliminating its symptoms may be found in this comprehensive list of solutions. Consult with health-care professionals about which of these…
Dot Binger is helping children and helping herself to another glass of Coca-ColaAn Inspiring LifeDot Binger Continues To Serve Children In NeedBy Virginia Newman Longtime Guardian Ad Litem volunteer Dorothy “Dot” Binger recently was named one of the state’s top…
Fourth-generation Floridian Jim Davis wants to be known as a man of the people. JIM DAVIS, DEMOCRATFighting for the 'Next Person'{mosimage}Jim Davis wants to be known as a man of the people; his track record as both a state representative…
A word from Publisher, Brian Rowland Merlin Was Somebody to One Family{mosimage} Rushing down John Knox Road to get to a luncheon at the Civic Center on time, I saw a driver ahead hit a small dog – never even touching…
Restoration Plan Moving Along for City’s First Public Water Supply BuildingPumping Life Back into WaterworksRestoration Plan Moving Along for City’s First Public Water Supply BuildingBy Jason DehartThere has been talk about doing something with the city’s old “Waterworks” building for…
From the PublisherIf the System Works, ‘Y’ Change?By Brian Rowland, PublisherRecently, I read an article written by a columnist whose advice to me – and the business community of today – was to begin making fundamental changes in our philosophy…
A letter from the publisherConversations Open DoorsBy Brian Rowland, Publisher Over the past nine months, I’ve spent a lot of time in conversations. I’ve been meeting people, talking with them and – just as important – listening to them. It’s…
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.
