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…
Don't forget the sun-and-sun 'essentials' for your next beach tripThe Beach-Trip ChecklistCan’t Forget the Sun-and-Sand ‘Essentials’ By Richard W. O’DonnellThere was a time when Mom would slap together a few peanut butter sandwiches, grab an armful of threadbare towels and…
Extraordinary journey and discoveryMan on a MissionDavid Redfield’s Retirement Years are a Never-Ending Journey of Discovery By Tony BridgesWhen images of a Laotian rock rat appeared in the news media earlier this year, the whole world took an interest. After…
Leon Crew brings national buzz and captures local attentionCrew ChampsAfter Years of Development, Leon’s Team has Proven Itself a Serious National ContenderBy Erica BaileyBecause Tallahassee isn’t exactly Sculling Central, we offer you Lesson One relating to the sport of crew:…
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…
