The Gift of Service
Service is one of the most impactful and rewarding endeavors. My mother taught me about serving others at a very young age, and I have experienced a profound fulfillment in the act of giving. When I am experiencing a low,…
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What if Everything Ends Up Great?
Reflecting on legacy and transition with gratitude and optimism
2024 Best of Tallahassee Results
Learn who won the 2024 Best of Tallahassee readers' poll!
Sweeping Gulf and Bay Views on St. George Island
This home exudes elegance and sophistication with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay
16. Hank
Pet Name: Hank Pet Age: 8 Species/Breed: Scotch collie Description/Color: White and sable Neighborhood: Hawks Landing Favorite Play Spot: His backyard wonderland Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Charming Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Hank’s part-time job is socializing with young puppies and children.…
15. Tonya
Pet Name: Tonya Pet Age: 2 Species/Breed: American Staffordshire terrier mix Description/Color: Brown and white Favorite Play Spot: Her foster mom’s backyard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Playful Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Tonya never leaves her toys outside after she's done playing…
14. Boudreaux “Bobo” Larkin
Pet Name: Boudreaux “Bobo” Larkin Pet Age: 8 Species/Breed: Golden retriever Description/Color: Golden Neighborhood: Highgrove Favorite Play Spot:Bobo loves getting to attend Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Animal Therapy events all around Tallahassee Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Gregarious Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Bobo…
13. Kenzlie Fowler
Pet Name: Kenzlie Fowler Pet Age: 15 Species/Breed: Pomeranian mix Description/Color: Blonde Neighborhood: Breckenridge on Park Favorite Play Spot: Grandma & Pop’s house Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Bestie Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Kenzlie has always spun in circles for both treats…
12. Moon
Pet Name: Moon Pet Age: 4 Species/Breed: Cattle dog mix Description/Color: White with black spots and blue-brown eyes Neighborhood: West Pensacola Favorite Play Spot: Railroad Square, Morgan’s Dog Training Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Goofy Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Moon is deaf.…
11. Rufus
Pet Name: Rufus Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Chihuahua/pitbull mix Description/Color: Black and white Neighborhood: Killearn Estates Favorite Play Spot: Bradfordville Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Joyful Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Rufus has a deep love of oyster shells and enjoys…
10. Rico Suave
Pet Name: Rico Suave Pet Age: 11 Species/Breed: Chihuahua mix Description/Color: Brown and white brindle Neighborhood: Killearn Estates Favorite Play Spot: Northside Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Suave Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Distinguishing tastes and devastatingly good looks. Why should…
9. Henry
Pet Name: Henry Pet Age: 9 Species/Breed: Border collie and lab mix Description/Color: Black and white Neighborhood: Northwest Tallahassee Favorite Play Spot: His yard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loyal Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Henry is a gentle giant and understands many…
8. Lovey
Pet Name: Lovey Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Beagle Description/Color: Tricolor Neighborhood: Downtown Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Lovable Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Her eyes will melt your heart. Why should your pet win? Because not only is…
7. Guinevere-Dumpling
Pet Name: Guinevere-Dumpling Pet Age: 1 Species/Breed: Beagle and rottweiler mix Description/Color: Black, tan and white Neighborhood: Southwood Favorite Play Spot: Tom Brown Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Sweetheart Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She sighs when she does not get her…
6. Arthur
Pet Name: Arthur Pet Age: 3 Description/Color: Coton de Tulear Species/Breed: White Neighborhood: KBetton Hills Favorite Play Spot: MGuyte McCord Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loveable Why Should Your Pet Win? He’s the sweetest dog in Tallahassee.
5. Max
Pet Name: Max Pet Age: 2 Description/Color: Mini goldendoodle Species/Breed: Apricot Neighborhood: Ox Bottom Favorite Play Spot: Oak Grove Community Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Affectionate Unusual Talents/Characteristics: He loves to be read to by children. Why Should…
4. Plato
Pet Name: Playto Pet Age: 5 Description/Color: Gray and white Species/Breed: Cat Neighborhood: Plato is an inside cat, his favorite “neighborhood” is hanging out by his foster mom inside the house. Favorite Play Spot: His favorite spot inside is his…
3. Teddy
Pet Name: Teddy Pet Age: 1 Description/Color: French Bulldog Species/Breed: Lilac and tan merle Neighborhood: Tower Gates Favorite Play Spot: In his backyard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Charismatic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Teddy loves to dance (mostly for food). Why Should…
2. Maddie
Pet Name: Maddie the Wonder Dog Pet Age: 9 Description/Color: Papillon and Jack Russell terrier mix (Papi-Jack) Species/Breed: A silky white and brown 18-pound dog Neighborhood: Killearn Lakes Favorite Play Spot: Lake Overstreet trail Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Inspirational…
1. Layla
Pet Name: Layla Pet Age: 1 Description/Color: Catahoula Labrador mix Species/Breed: Black and white Neighborhood: Killearn Lakes Favorite Play Spot: My office puppygarten with her brothers and sisters. Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Loyal Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She throws her head…
16. Azalea
Pet Name: Azalea Pet Age: 5 months Description/Color: Black and tan Species/Breed: German shepherd Australian cattle dog mix Neighborhood: Arbor Hills Favorite Play Spot: AJ Henry park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Energetic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Always ready for an adventure!…
15. Ham
Pet Name: Ham Pet Age: 4 Months Description/Color: White & Brown Species/Breed: English Bulldog Neighborhood: Piedmont-Live Oak Favorite Play Spot: Puppy club at DogSpeak Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Curious Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Ham is learning the bulldog way of the…
14. Poppy
Pet Name: Poppy Pet Age: 8 years Description/Color: Brindle Species/Breed: French Bulldog Neighborhood: Piedmont-Live Oak Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Big-hearted Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She knows the words to her favorite places: "office!" means work with…
13. Dolly Parton
Pet Name: Dolly Parton Pet Age: 6 months Description/Color: Grey/White Species/Breed: Virginia Opossum Neighborhood: Buck Lake Area Favorite Play Spot: Home Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Neurotic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Hide and Seek Champion Why Should Your Pet Win? Many people…
12. Tater Tot
Pet Name: Tater Tot Pet Age: 2.5 years Description/Color: Orange and White Tabby Species/Breed: Feline Neighborhood: Levy Park Favorite Play Spot: In my casa! Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Lucky and Spunky Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Hair ties are my favorite thing…
11. Gracie
Pet Name: Gracie Pet Age: 3 years Description/Color: Tan/white with fluffy hair and a curvy tail. Species/Breed: Terrier Mix Neighborhood: Villas at Mahan Favorite Play Spot: Trail at Pedrick Eastside Library Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Happy Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She…
10. Izzy
Pet Name: Izzy Pet Age: 10 years Description/Color: Gray with almost yellow highlights Species/Breed: Cat Tortoise Shell Neighborhood: Cortona Hills Favorite Play Spot: On the bed Best Word to Describe Him/Her: She is friendly and loves people. Unusual Talents/Characteristics: She…
9. Calvin
Pet Name: Calvin Pet Age: 5 years 8 months Description/Color: Red-orange fur with bits of white on muzzle/neck/chest, soft brown eyes, 3/4 legs, curled tail, and a goofy grin from his underbite. Species/Breed: 50% Rottweiler, 25% American Pittbull Terrier, 25%…
8. Gunner
Pet Name: Gunner Pet Age: 10 years Description/Color: Fawn Species/Breed: English Bulldog Favorite Play Spot: Gunner loves to take long naps under the beautiful oaks in Southwood. Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Charismatic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Gunner loves to suckle on…
7. Bulleit Anne Gay
Pet Name: Bulleit Anne Gay Pet Age: 9 years Description/Color: Tricolor Species/Breed: American Foxhound/Coonhound Mix Neighborhood: Downtown Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Fancy Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Escape artist and food ninja Why Should Your Pet Win?…
6. Waffles
Pet Name: Waffles Pet Age: 4 years Description/Color: Grey, Black, and Brown Species/Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Neighborhood: Old Town Favorite Play Spot: Cascades Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Adventurous Why Should Your Pet Win? Waffles cares much more about…
5. Queen Scruffington
Pet Name: Queen Scruffington Pet Age: 18.5 years Description/Color: Grey/cream dilute tortie Species/Breed: Domestic longhair Neighborhood: Midtown Favorite Play Spot: Wherever her carriage (stroller) takes her Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Entitled Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Queen Scruffington plays with tennis balls…
4. Marley
Pet Name: Marley Pet Age: 14 years Description/Color: White and Tan Species/Breed: Jack Russell Terrior Neighborhood: Capital Circle NE Favorite Play Spot: Any place there's a tennis ball Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Smart Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Marley gives the best…
3. Charles Henry
Pet Name: Charles Henry Pet Age: 1 year Description/Color: Red Species/Breed: Cavapoo Neighborhood: Indian Head Acres Favorite Play Spot: Backyard Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Rambunctious Why Should Your Pet Win? Charles Henry revels in attention and stardom, so being…
2. Bugsy
Pet Name: Bugsy Pet Age: 5 years Description/Color: Fawnequin Species/Breed: Great Dane Neighborhood: Northeast Tallahassee Favorite Play Spot: Proof Brewing Company Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Chill Unusual Talents/Characteristics: He could steal a snack from the top of the fridge…
1. Cielo
Pet Name: Cielo Pet Age: 1 year Description/Color: Black Cat Species/Breed: Mixed Neighborhood: ECAH Animals Favorite Play Spot: My Foster's Catio Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Spunky Unusual Talents/Characteristics: 3-legged Why Should Your Pet Win? My name is Cielo, which…
Springtime Tallahassee 2022 Music Festival Giveaway
You can win two VIP tickets to this year’s Springtime Tallahassee Music Fest at Kleman Plaza on April 1!
Lily’s Gift Shop
Lily’s Gift Shop at Esposito’s Garden Center is a sight to see any time of year, but it’s a true spectacle during the holiday season.
Cheers To Saving With Pre-Event Ticket Pricing
A dazzling roster of celebrity winemakers, mixologists and chefs will converge April 21-24, 2022 in idyllic South Walton’s Grand Boulevard Town Center to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine, spirits, food, music,…
16. Barney
Pet Name: Barney Pet Age: 5 years Description/Color: Brown and white Species/Breed: Lab/American Bulldog Neighborhood: Starmount Favorite Play Spot: Lake Ella Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Autophobic Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Goofy sleeping positions. Leaps like a ballerina. Tug-of-war champ. Why Should…
15. Frannie
Pet Name: Frannie Pet Age: 1 year Description/Color: Wild boar Species/Breed: Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund Neighborhood: Miccosukee Hills Favorite Play Spot: My family’s house Best Word to Describe Him/Her: One-of-a-kind Unusual Talents/Characteristics: “Sittin’ pretty” Why Should Your Pet Win? Frannie is…
14. Suki
Pet Name: Suki Pet Age: 6 years Description/Color: Fluffy long black body with a white chest Species/Breed: Cocker Spaniel & Basset Hound Mix Neighborhood: Canopy Favorite Play Spot: Bradfordville Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Spunky Why Should Your…
13. Blair
Pet Name: Blair Pet Age: 1 year Description/Color: Red Species/Breed: German Shepherd Mix Neighborhood: Southwood Favorite Play Spot: Tom Brown Dog Park Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Foxy Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Loves to climb like a monkey. Why Should Your Pet…
12. Buddy
Pet Name: Buddy Pet Age: 2 years Description/Color: Black and white, like a cow Species/Breed: Cat, who knows the breed Neighborhood: Havana Favorite Play Spot: North Florida Animal Hospital Best Word to Describe Him/Her: Squeaky Unusual Talents/Characteristics: Horrible breath, missing…
