Mother-daughter fundraisers Paula and Angela Fortunas give back every day Photo by Scott Holstein Like Mother, Like Daughter Boundless Energy and a Desire to Serve Their Community Characterize the Work of Paula Fortunas and Her Daughter, AngelaBy Dorothy CliffordThey like people.They…
Court helps older foster kids get support they need to transition to adulthoodA Hand Up to IndependenceNew Court Program Helps Foster Teens Prepare for Adulthood By Tabitha Yang Imagine for a moment that it’s the night of your high school…
The Tallahassee Garden Club presents its “Savory and Sage Cookbook”First Course‘Savory and Sage’ Hits the SpotBy Mike McLafferty Being a career woman can be laborious; work, endless errands, family time … and then you’re expected to find time to cook.The…
A two-week homage to “Origins” at Florida State University, highlights Charles DarwinOne to Watch » Charles Darwin and Origins ’09Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday is this year, and while there probably won’t be “over the hill” balloons, Florida State University’s Office…
{mosimage}To reward a successful academic career – as well as encourage public service – Rowland Publishing awards a $500 scholarship annually to a deserving public high school senior in Leon County. We are seeking a young person who has excelled…
Information for Southern Water Gardeners The South offers unique problems for water gardeners. Terri Dunn’s comprehensive book “Water Gardening for the South” provides helpful tips for the do-it-yourselfer. Here is some of her Southern-specific advice:MosquitoesFish are a natural way to…
Tallahassee's bartender serves 'em upBill Terrell Jr.He Knows ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’Bill Terrell Jr. is part of a liquor legacy. His dad’s father-in-law was a bootlegger on the St. Johns River; his father – Bill Terrell Sr. – ran a local-landmark…
A Short Drive from Tallahassee Beaches of South WaltonCelebrate the Sounds of Fall{mosimage} Scattered along the sugar white sands of Florida’s panhandle are the 14 distinctive communities of Beaches of South Walton. Only a short two-hour drive from Tallahassee, each of…
He holds the NFL record for the most career wins, with 347 victories under his belt; is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame who coached the young Miami Dolphins through a perfect season (17-0) in 1972; and had…
A compendium of business news.Praise for the Appraiser▪ Leon County Property Appraiser Bert Hartsfield and his staff will be honored with the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration in September. Just 10 appraising offices have ever won the certificate, presented…
Victor H. Herrera is a young engineer with big plans for TallahasseePhoto by Scott HolsteinOne to Watch: Victor H. HerreraBy Ashley Kahn As a child he loved building with Lego blocks. Today, he’s improving Tallahassee’s city blocks as a civil…
Three couples go through very different courtships but all end up with a storybook wedding.With this ring...By Virginia NewmanFew occasions in life are cause for greater celebration than the ceremony of marriage. Whether small, large, spiritual or non-traditional, weddings are…
A spirited wine drinker learns how to make her very own vinoPhoto by Scott HolsteinUno, Due, Tre … Vino!One Spirited Wine Drinker Learns How to Make It on Her Own By Ashley KahnHeard through the grapevine: Americans love wine.In fact,…
Tallahassee Business Journal May-June 2008 Regional Corridor UpdateCompiled by Jason DehartSPOTLIGHT Federal Judges Lift Airport StayA panel of federal appellate judges in New York City has decided to let construction proceed, but an environmental watchdog group says a lawsuit pertaining to the…
Johanna Williams is everywhere staying active in the community she loves.Johanna WilliamsA Legacy of Community ServiceBy Erica BaileyBeing active in the community is a family tradition for Johanna Williams – her grandfather was mayor of Tallahassee in the 1960s and…
Tallahassee Magazine meets one-on-one with the candidates to help you make a choice in September’s primary.The Race is OnNorthwest Florida conservative Democrats could determine who sits in the Governor’s officeBy Lance deHaven-SmithThis year’s gubernatorial race will be highly competitive, both…
Reduced prices in real estate attract interest in the Forgotten CoastA Time to BuyReduced Prices in Real Estate Attract Interest in the Forgotten CoastBy Maria Mallory WhiteSince what goes up must come down, now is the time for the smart…
Team relies on hard work, luck Case Closed Never mind CSI. Hard work and luck are still the tools of the crime-scene trade Story by Tony Bridges | FDLE Crime Lab Photos by Nikki RitcherDetectives on TV have it good.{mosimage}The…
This month's featured chefIntroducing Todd Gulledge{mosimage}Quick Bite: Executive Chef Anthony’s (Owner Dick Anthony)The Cuisine:Classical Italian and Mediterranean.Business and education background:I was self-taught. I learned most of what I know from Chef Jack Shoupe at The Governor’s Club and Chef Eric…
Confessions of a body builder The Tuna DiariesA Body Builder's Confession{mosimage} By Howell TuckerI’m going to do it. I’m going to get up on stage in a tiny posing suit and compete in a bodybuilding show.I don’t know why it’s called…
The Last WordSearching for the Garden of Eden in the Gulf of MexicoNot Quite Paradise Found, Just a Boatload of Embarrassment By Janett L. Grady During a recent stay with my daughter Jeannie and her family, not far from Tallahassee,…
To TiVo or not to TiVo? Check out the benefits of watching more TVMust-See TVWatch Television. It’s Good for You.By Amanda Finch Broadfoot I love TV. I know that’s akin to admitting an affinity for heroin, but it’s true –…
“Florida’s Chef” Justin Timineri serves up seviche and a no-cook approach to summer diningFirst Course: Some Like It ColdBy Rosanne Dunkelberger Can’t stand the heat?Don’t sweat it. It’s easy to stay in the kitchen when you’re preparing a light summer…
The wonders of modern technology ... that is, if you’re savvy enough to figure it out. Dazed and ConfusedWhen Did Technology Pass Me By? By Lisa MontiSome people are born geeks, able to operate any manner of high-tech gear without…
Janie Doolan and Senior FitnessTrimnastic SeniorsJanie Doolan promotes staying fit at 67 – and beyond{mosimage} By Tabitha YangIt’s 9 a.m. on a Wednesday and, although they could be home lingering over a second cup of coffee, the women in Janie Doolan’s…
A unique player in extended intensive care is coming to town this springNew Hospital Fills Acute-Care NicheBy Jason DehartA unique player in extended intensive care is coming to town this spring. Select Specialty Hospital is the area’s first long-term acute-care…
A new concept in air travel is on the wayWheels Up for New Concept in Air Travel with ‘Per-Seat, On-Demand’ ServiceBy Rosanne DunkelbergerThe financing is in place, the contracts are being signed, and the Very Light Jets that will form…
The glorious Seminole season of 1964A Lineman RemembersThe Glorious Seminole Season of 1964 By Jim HuffstodtForty-three thousand exultant football fans bellowed in a thundering chorus as the Seminoles and Gators faced each other in old Doak Campbell stadium. An epic…
From the PublisherSeen Through a Newcomer’s Eyes, Our Freedoms Are a WonderBy Brian Rowland, PublisherLast year, I shared a story about an interaction with a young lady I met on a press trip to Berlin. She grew up on the…
Joe Abal is a man of many talents and interests.Crawfordville’s Joe of All TradesFrom accident reconstruction to auctions, Joe Abal’s interests are wide rangingBy Jason DehartWhen insurance companies and attorneys need an expert witness to show a jury exactly how…
Florida, Georgia and Alabama have been at war over water for more than a decade, but if Georgia takes more than its fair share what will happen to the Apalachicola River and Bay? Apalachicola River. Photo by Debbie HooperTreading WaterApalachicola’s River…
Young politicos do their part to encourage young voters to head to the pollsOnes to Watch: Young PoliticosBy Jay Christie It’s that time of the year again – no, not Halloween, but something some people find even scarier – election…
Tallahassee Community College’s Wakulla Center is providing classes for Green Guides, ecofriendly tour guidesGreen GuidesExperience Nature with a Green GuideBy Jaclyn Emerick Just a few miles south of the hustle and bustle of downtown Tallahassee exists a unique environment rich with…
It’s time to order Samoas and Thin Mints from your local Girl Scout.’Tis the Girl Scout Cookie SeasonBy Jaclyn EmerickWhether you prefer waiting for your neighborhood Girl Scout to drag an apple-red wagon piled high with an assortment of cookies…
Brett and Robert Richstone, scholarship winners.Scholarship-Winning Twins Urge Each Other to SuccessLincoln High twins share GPA, class rank, volunteerism, work-ethic and now the Rowland Publishing Scholarship{mosimage} By Tabitha YangOn paper, the high school careers of Brett and Robert Richstone look…
Three local couples share stories of their courtship, weddings and honeymoonsKeeping the FaithAfter each broke off a previous engagement, Ashley Dover and Brock Gholston trusted in God to bring them together.By Ashley Kahn Three years ago, Ashley Dover and Brock Gholston…
New TSO conductor Miriam BurnsHitting a High NoteConductor Miriam Burns Takes the Baton at the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra{mosimage} By Jason DehartMiriam Burns will tell you point-blank: The act of conducting is more than waving a stick around in time with the…
Carry-on, check or ship? The do’s and don’ts of air travel with petsCome Fly with MeSummer Air Travel Gets a Lot More Complicated When Fido or Fluff Tags AlongBy Bonnie Haldane Lewis Because vacation time is limited, planning a trip…
Oysters take center stage at three local festivals – and in your kitchen with some delicious recipesOysters are Still King in the Forgotten CoastBy Mackenzie TurbervilleSlippery, salty and oh-so-good with a little hot sauce, oysters put food on the table…
As the holiday season comes to a close, plastic Nativity scenes and strands of colorful bulbs begin migrating back into America’s attics. For some, it’s a time of joy – to (finally) say goodbye to the neighbors’ Griswold-esque showcase of…
Water Gardens add tranquility.Backyard BurbleWater Gardens Add Tranquility To Suburban Settings By Erica BaileySitting at home on your couch, you probably have seen at least one of those home improvement shows on TV. They tackle many different areas of the…
Randy Spetman, FSU’s new athletic director, settles into his postOne to Watch: Randy SpetmanBy Scott Carter The day he moved into his spacious fourth-floor office at Doak Campbell Stadium in February, Randy Spetman instantly became one of Tallahassee’s most prominent…
A letter from the editorThey Like Us, They Really Like UsBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor One might think working on a magazine that only comes out once every two months would make for a leisurely pace, with lots of time for…
Alzheimer’s disease takes a heavy toll on patients and their familiesIn Memory OfAlzheimer’s Path of DestructionBy Triston V. SandersJohn Horton Bradford will be remembered for a lot of things. He was a father and a husband. He was a paratrooper…
A look back at worship, charities and shopping in TallahasseeWhat’s Changed – And What Hasn’t{mosimage}They say the two things that never change are death and taxes. Well, in 30 years, a few more things have stayed the same. People are…
Old lighthouses add charm and dignity to the Forgotten Coast Photos by Scott HolsteinLighthouses left to right: St. Marks, Cape San Blas, Carrabelle and Port St. Joe. Lighting The WayOld Lighthouses Add Charm and Dignity to the Forgotten CoastBy Mike McLaffertyLighthouses…
FSU Women’s Soccer is feeding nation’s fervor for other type of footballThe Other FSU FootballWomen’s Soccer Players Get Their Kicks in Pursuit of a National Championship By Bernard MoranAfter a No. 2 finish last year, Florida State University is in…
