Teenagers learn the Cha-ChaCha-Cha-Cha for Good MannersLeft Together, Right Together – Leon County’s Junior CotillionBy Jessica Stasiw {mosimage}Hope for the lead-footed and socially awkward is coming to Tallahassee this fall in the form of Junior Cotillion. An “invitation only” group…
As dean of FSU’s Film School, Frank Patterson has been directing its success for the past four yearsFrank PattersonDirecting a Film SchoolBy Robert Zerbe Frank Patterson wears many hats – professor, writer, director and dean of Florida State University’s heralded…
Pam Phelps presents her innovative approach to helping preschoolers learn – through playWhen Play Isn’t Just Fooling AroundPamela Phelps Proves Rich Play Environments Build Children’s Intellect and MoreBy Tisha Crews Keller Back in the day, they knew how to let…
Avoid ID theft during holiday shoppingHo, Ho . . . Oh, No! Avoid Identity Theft During Holiday ShoppingBy Mackenzie TurbervilleThe holiday season is full of hustle and bustle: crowded shopping malls, harried shoppers, and plenty of credit- and debit-card transactions.…
What You Can Expect When the Doc Says ‘Sigmoidoscopy’What You Should Expect When the Doctor Says ‘Sigmoidoscopy’Hint: It’s More Than Just a 24-Point Scrabble Word By Jason V. Calabrese Truth be told, I’ve never been fond of doctor visits. I treat…
Florida’s 529 savings plans may ease the cost of higher educationHave You Funded Your 529?Saving Strategies Help Beat the Higher Cost of Higher EducationBy Robert Zerbe Sometimes, the most challenging part of college life isn’t the microeconomics or advanced Shakespeare…
Area real estate professionals are optimistic about the future of home sales in the Forgotten CoastBuyers WantedRealtors and market watchers along the Forgotten Coast expect better times in 2007By Jason DehartLots of real estate is available along the Forgotten Coast.…
Growing up fat in a culture of inactivity.Childhood ObesityGrowing up fat in a culture of inactivity.Been to a playground lately?More often then not, the swing sets are not swinging. There is no monkeying around on the monkey bars. The teeter-totters…
'Best Of' Tallahassee The savvy shoppers, daring diners and otherwise knowledgeable readers of Tallahassee Magazine have voted, choosing their favorites in categories ranging from best brunch to best weekend getaway Click on a specific year below to see who readers…
A new community group hones in on Tallahassee’s economic developmentThe New Community Catalyst TeamStrategic economicsBy Jason Dehart Mike Pate is jazzed about a new community-based study group hoping to change the way Tallahassee thinks about economic development.The Knight Foundation –…
This year’s festival continues its legacy of a diverse mix of arts and performers. Seven Days of Opening NightsFestival Offers Music, Dance, Art, Literature ... and More By Maria Mallory WhiteWhen it comes to its name, Seven Days of Opening…
GreenSteel Homes Get Start in CarabelleGreenSteel Homes Get Start in CarabelleBy Jason Dehart The small coastal town of Carrabelle expects to receive a big economic boost when the doors open on a new factory that manufactures hurricane-proof and environmentally friendly…
Tallahassee Business Journal May-June 2008Your BusinessCompiled by Jason DehartIN THE NEWSIs Florida Losing Its Allure?Don’t look now, but that dust on Interstate 10 westbound may not trail the car of a happy camper heading to Pensacola for the weekend. Instead,…
Big names in the Gaines Street renovation project The Short List of Key Players in the Gaines Street Makeover {mosimage}Tallahassee Mayor John MarksMarks was elected in 2003 and actively promotes the revitalization of not only the Gaines Street corridor but…
Knowledge is power — and knowing where the absolute best places to eat, shop, get a service and be entertained in Tallahassee is vital information. We provided the 2012 “Best of Tallahassee” ballot, and you have submitted your favorite places…
Local real estate market heating upNo Bubble to Burst in Tallahassee Local Real Estate Market Is Heating Back UpBy Jason Dehart {mosimage}Bubble? What bubble? The Tallahassee housing market is moving along at a steady pace.“There is not going to be…
Founder of Famous Amos cookiesWally ‘Famous’ AmosFrom Cookie Entrepreneur to Literacy Advocate{mosimage}Even though he no longer is associated with his namesake company, Wally Amos will forever be inextricably linked with Famous Amos cookies. After all, his expressive face still is…
From the EditorHow Do We Love Thee? Let Us List the WaysBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor I am a sucker for lists.Yes, I want to know VH1’s “100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.” Please, tell me which male stars have the best…
Tallahassee writer explores Diana's deathIsn’t She ‘Lovely’?Elizabeth Dewberry’s New Novel Explores the Meaning in the Death of Princess DianaBy Lazaro AlemanWhile her latest novel isn’t autobiographical, Tallahassee area author Elizabeth Dewberry knows a thing or two about living the life…
Whether you say “PEE-can” or “pa-KAHN,” these nuts are a Southern stapleFirst Course Pecans: The All-American NutBy Travis Timmons Next time you’re defeated – or, as the Cajuns say, “gone pecan” – over the hot, humid weather, remember that pecans thrive…
It's more important than you might realize. 1. Get started now. The details of how you do it aren’t nearly as important as the fact that you’re doing it. Life is uncertain, and the only guarantee of immortality is preserving your…
A look, over the years, at the progress on Gaines Street.A Timeline of Events of the Gaines Street Revitalization1991:A preliminary design and environmental study is started for Gaines Street but is put on hold. In September, the Tallahassee City Commission…
Gary Droze takes it all in stride Gary Droze: Ahead of the PackTrack Coach Shows That Running is FunBy Jessica StasiwKnown as a taskmaster, motivator and caring coach, Gary Droze continues to inspire athletes and the not-so-athletic alike. Honored twice…
Get Ready Gator Fans!Gators Anxious to Climb ‘Year Two’ LadderUrban Meyer’s Gators look to future successesBy Marty CohenWith a new coach in place and the excitement level at an all-time high, University of Florida football fans didn’t know what to…
Big plans are in the works.Unlocking SouthsideNo longer overlooked, Tallahassee’s south side is full of promise and potential By Jason DehartIf you want to build homes and businesses in Tallahassee, you need to face south. Just look at a map.…
A letter from the editor3, 2, 1 . . . Spring!By Rosanne Dunkelberger, EditorMarch is always one of my favorite times of the year, and not just because it’s my birthday month. (Actually, my natal day is March 1, so…
Challenges have grown for physicians over past three decadesThe Evolution Continues …In order to commemorate Tallahassee Magazine’s 30th year, we’re looking back to see how many aspects of our hometown and lifestyle have grown and changed, along with our publication.…
Getting to know Charlie Crist, Bryan Desloge, John Dailey and Jackie PonsThe New Faces of PoliticsHe’s new to the position, but we’re pretty used to seeing Gov. Charlie Crist’s high-contrast looks around Tallahassee. After all, he spent most of his…
Tammy Kuhn, thanks to the Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Program, received hearing aids to improve her quality of lifeTammie KuhnVocational rehabilitation opens a new world of sound – and successBy Robert ZerbeImagine living life without hearing the sound of a leaf…
A word from Editor, Rosanne Dunkelberger Tell Me More: Why Journalism Has Always Been the Job for Me{mosimage} While I’m no fan of Gov. Bush’s plan to require high school freshmen to declare a major, in ninth grade I did know…
Letters to the EditorTwo Patale sites can cause confusionYour recent article on the San Pedro y San Pablo de Patale Mission shed light on a much-overlooked part of Tallahassee history. However, it neglected to mention one fact which may cause…
From the EditorIt’s a Date: Girls’ Night OutBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor Terri, Gayla, Vickie and I were an eclectic group who met about 10 years ago and got to know each other during scrapbooking “crops.” But eventually, time and other…
A word from Editor Rosanne Dunkelberger Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One BeforeI am going to be an annoying old woman when I hit my dotage. You know, the one who tells the same stories that you’ve heard time…
A look at options for potential candidates Another Local Option For Would-Be NursesBy Tabitha Yang Responding to the severe shortage of nurses, Keiser College has started a two-year Associate of Science in Nursing program that began enrolling students in January. Its…
Escort your little Valentine to Northside Rotary’s Daddy Daughter DanceDate Night with DadNorthside Rotary Hosts Valentine’s Dance PartyBy Shanae Brantley Dads, pull out your dancing shoes, grab the hand of your special little lady and two-step to the Third Annual…
Leon County’s fit challengeThe Bottom LineLeon County's Fit Challenge By Rosanne DunkelbergerA few local visionaries look to Tallahassee’s future and see a populace dedicated to healthy living. To share that vision, they invited business leaders to a breakfast earlier this year…
Don’t be afraid of cooking fish – here’s a guide to help calm your fearsFear of FishThere is such a thing as a fear of fish. It even has a name – ichthyophobia.By Rosanne DunkelbergerOK, most folks aren’t going to…
Tippy Amick talks about her role in training state employees.Florida’s Top Trainer Reflects on Learning, Growing, Retiring {mosimage} By Kirsten Olsen If you’ve worked in Florida state government and ever had training, chances are you know the name Tippy Amick.…
Getting acquainted with Peggy Quince, Florida's chief justicePhoto by Scott Holstein Supreme Accomplishment Florida’s new chief justice overcomes a childhood of poverty and a history of racism to reach the top of her profession.By Maria Mallory WhiteWith a swiftness of stride…
From the Publisher.THINK: The Lost Art of ThinkingBy Brian Rowland Here’s how Webster’s dictionary defines “think”: “to use the mind for arriving at conclusions, making decisions, drawing inferences, etc.; reflect; reason.” For decades, the IBM Corporation has provided its employees with…
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Meet Ten Artists Ltd., women painters exhibiting great passion for their artBack row: Susse Sherwood, Mary Wyatt, Fran Mathis, Emeretta Rudy, Hilda Carney and Rosemary Ferguson. Seated: Vivian Sherlock, Nina Allen Freeman, Mary Apple and Judy Nable. Photo by Scott…
Karen Bridges chronicles her experiences on the city bus systemNo More Gas PainsWhen the Commute is an Economical, Enjoyable Bus Ride, Why Drive? By Karen BridgesWith gas at $4-plus per gallon and my Killearn Lakes Plantation home a 35-mile roundtrip…
It's time to look at telecommuting Home/Work Without ProblemsAs Telecommuting Gains in Popularity, the Line Between Personal and Professional space is Ever More Blurred By Jason Dehart and Maria Mallory White Most people would agree: The morning commute to work…
An Exacting Crime-scene ScienceGetting Their Feet WetTeaching Underwater CSI Techniques at FSUBy Tony BridgesCrime-scene work is tough, with all the exacting science and attention to detail. There’s little margin for error. A mistake could free a killer or convict an…
Molly Shakar has helped a generation of new mothersPhoto by Scott Holstein Maternal InstinctLactation Constultant Molly Shakar Has Helped New Moms Overcome the Challenges of Breast-feeding for Almost a Generation By Tisha Crews Keller For thousands of years, it has…
