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Bradfordville Blues Club keeps the beatWhere the Nighttime is the Right TimeA Rural Community Keeps the Beat at the Bradfordville Blues Club By Marina BrownAlong the backwoods portions of Leon County where North Florida and South Georgia seem to blend,…

What’s Next for the Northwest?

Compared to other parts of town, the North Monroe/U.S. 27 corridor hasn’t seen much change over the last 20 years, and there may not be much more growth in the near future.Pacing ItselfNorth Monroe Street and U.S. Highway 27 continue…

Family on a Mission

Discover the true meaning of giving this holiday season with the inspiring tale of the Buzbee familyA Story of GivingThe Buzbee family offers an amazing tale of generosity, faith and family togetherness in one of the poorest places on this…

Test Drive

Cut, fold and paste – simple instructions to turn paper into paper art. Cut, fold, tape. Voilà!Templates make 3-D art projects come to life. By Bonnie LewisEach time I search the Internet for a specific piece of information, I inevitably…

From the Editor

A word from Editor Rosanne Dunkelberger Now Showing on a Computer Screen Near YouBy Rosanne DunkelbergerWhen it comes to modern machinery, I’m of two minds. It’s a techno-schizophrenia perhaps best exemplified by my efforts to make digital recordings on my…

30 Years: Beauty/Fitness

A Look Back at the Things We’ve Done to Stay Feeling Good and Looking GreatOur Bodies, Our LivesA Look Back at the Things We’ve Done to Stay Feeling Good and Looking GreatBy Tabitha Yang Women in Tallahassee are looking pretty…

‘It’ Person

Sharon Liggett, TACVB PresidentSharon Liggett: Promoting Tallahassee By Erica Bailey {mosimage}For Sharon Liggett, promoting Tallahassee is something that comes naturally. Although not a Tallahassee native, Liggett came here to earn a master’s degree from Florida State University and fell in…

Tallahassee Dining Guide

Pricing key: $ = Up to $10, $$ = $10 - $15, $$$ = $15 and up   Gourmet SpecialtyA La Provence    $$$French. A rich décor and graceful atmosphere creates a memorable dining experience at A La Provence, offering French-Mediterranean cuisine,…

Calendar

It’s a busy year of festivals and events in the Forgotten Coast, so mark your calendarsMay/June 2007Calendar of Events Compiled by Ashley Kahn Through July 14Artists Limited ExhibitApalachicola’s newly restored historic Fry Conter House is home to an exhibition of the…

Tech-Savvy Luxury Hotel

Innovative Hotel Offers Luxury and Tech Treats Innovative Hotel Offers Luxury and Tech TreatsBy Rosanne DunkelbergerAdd “hotelier” to Rick Kearney’s impressive resume. The chief executive officer and president of Mainline Global Systems and developer of Summit East is the owner…

FYI

Support our troops this holiday season by sending letters and care packages overseasMail CallTroops Wait to Hear From Friends Back HomeBy Lori Hutzler EckertIt’s a season of celebration, but as the war in Iraq continues, the holiday also can serve…

It’s Time To Tee Off

Everything you need to know about Golf in our region - and then someThe Dream 18Tallahassee’s Sweetest Round for the Weekend Golfer By Danny Cobb Weekends are made for serious golfers … serious weekend golfers, that is.You know who you are.…

FYI

Take the wheel and gain control over your next car-buying experienceGet Smart Before Braving the LotResearch Saves Dollars and Heartache in Your New Car Quest By Mike McLafferty After countless hours scouring autotrader.com and strolling through the local dealerships ……

Playing it Safe with ICE and ECI

Entering emergency information into your cell phone is a smart movePlaying It Safe with ICE and ECITwo Emergency Contact Initiatives Could Save Your Life Plenty of bumper stickers rail against drivers who yap on their cell phones. And while it’s…

Mind & Body

Help with managing menopause.Working with NatureIs Hormone Replacement Therapy in Your Future?By Triston V. Sanders {mosimage}Hot flashes. Night sweats. Insomnia. Mood swings. Anxiety. Irritability. Low energy. Memory problems. Vaginal dryness. Low libido. With all of the conflicting information in the media,…

Editor’s Choice

Lon Fellenz goes the extra milePar for the CourseTraveling All Over the World is Just Part of the Job for Golf Tournament Organizer Lon FellenzBy Tony BridgesLon Fellenz is one of those guys who goes the extra mile for his…

30 Years: Automotive/Transportation

Times change how we think about going places – and what we use to get thereHard Road AheadTimes Change How We Think About Going Places – and What We Use to Get There By Jason Dehart Thirty years ago, the…

From the Publisher

From the PublisherWe Just Couldn’t Curb Our EnthusiasmBy Brian Rowland Many people follow the ongoing sagas of Hollywood celebrities on TV and in the tabloids and gain an impression of who they are and what makes them tick. It is a…

Local Cleans Up Washington

Jay Walker can boast he’s cleaned the White House smokestacksJay Walker Goes to WashingtonLocal Chimney Sweep Cleans Up the White House By Jason Dehart Longtime chimney sweep Jay Walker of Tallahassee stood on the hot metal roof and surveyed the…

Coping with Divorce During the Holidays

Divorce can make the holidays hard, but Lee’s Place offers timely advice on how to handle the situationWhen Everyone Isn’t Home for the HolidaysLee’s Place Offers Advice for Parents and Children on Coping with Divorce By Nathan Spicer While it’s…

From Bungalow to Villa

Monticello’s Cottage Bed & Breakfast is a slice of Mediterranean-style heavenFrom Bungalow to VillaBy Lazaro AlemanAn unexpected gem in the small, historic community of Monticello just east of Tallahassee is the Cottage Bed and Breakfast/Restaurant – a once-ordinary clapboard house…

Away from the Office

Tallahassee Business Journal  May-June 2008Away from the OfficeCompiled by Jason DehartGETAWAYSThe TSA Is Watching YouGot a weird twitch in your eye? You might want to get a shot of Botox before heading to the airport. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that…

Flavor

Heaping, mountainous piles of food on your plate may look good – but are your meals portioned right?Sizing  It  DownPortion Control is the Key to Healthy Lifestyles and Trim BodiesBy Ashley KahnWe’ve all heard it before: “Eat anything you want ... (Sounds…

Culture: Sacred Music

A Middle Eastern Musical TourSacred Music in the Holy LandBy Marjorie Menzel No one from Tallahassee would think it odd that popular local chanteuse Pam Laws got some folks to sing along with her.  But Mormons? On a bus touring the…

Travel

A visit to Door County, Wis., provides a respite from today’s fast-paced lifestyleOpen a New DoorWisconsin’s Door County Holds the Simple Life in High Esteem By Jack Macaleavy You are enjoying the mild weather of a Florida winter, knowing that…

Challenges Ahead

What's in store for the future of Gaines Street?If You 'Vision’ It, Will They Build?By Jason DehartOK, you want to take an existing two-way, four-lane road and turn it into a two-way, two-lane road with on-street parking and other amenities.…

Tallahassee Ballet’s Future

The Tallahassee Ballet looks to spice things up in the new seasonRaising the BarreNew Directors Bring New Vision to The Tallahassee BalletBy Ashley Kahn Listening to artistic director Henry Hernandez and executive director Janet Pichard outline their plans for the…

Q & A: Jan Bubsey

It’s jingle bell time! Jan Bubsey talks about the planning required to put on the Winter FestivalIn the Holiday Spirit Even When Tallahassee Swelters, Jan Bubsey Has Her Mind on WinterIn the fall of 1987, the City of Tallahassee purchased new…

Culture

Barbershop Quartets – gentlemen who know how to carry a tune and entertain a crowdPerfect HarmonyBarbershop Singing goes beyond handlebar moustaches in the quest to ‘ring the chord’By Simonette Lashat Having wowed himself and his own barbershop quartet with a…

Lighthouses, Lobsters & Lore

Home of lobsters, lighthouses and tales of a proud people, New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula offers the best of Canadian history and cultureLighthouses, Lobsters & LoreThe Unexpected Pleasures of New Brunswick’s Acadian PeninsulaBy Rosanne DunkelbergerTruth to tell, I hadn’t heard much…

Corridor Update

Tallahassee Business Journal  July-August 2008Corridor UpdateCompiled by Jason DehartSPOTLIGHTHospitals Struggle to Break EvenBy Jason Dehart Lawmakers spared two critical healthcare programs the axe this legislative session, but hospitals continue to face tough times according to an industry watchdog.The Florida Hospital…

The Not-So-Great Divide

Technology is Making it Harder to Define When We’re ‘At Work’ The (Invisible) Line Between Work and Personal Life The Disappearing Boundary Between Work and Home Means New Rules for Bosses and EmployeesBy Jason DehartIt seems innocent enough – a husband…

Halloween & the Quarter-Life Crisis

The Last WordHalloween Dress-UpReinvention Takes on New Meaning During the ‘Quarter-life Crisis’   By Beth NabiHalloween never was about the candy for me. Even as a kid, I’d choose savory over sweet any day, and most houses were doling out Smarties…

Stepping Back in Time

Find out about one man’s journey into the past as a re-enactorStepping Back in Time“Living history” isn’t just about North and South. It’s about learning the ways of our ancestors across 400 years of American historyBy Jason Dehart When most…

St. Nick: High-Tech Elf

The Internet and online shopping have changed forever the Christmas season, but how has technology changed the way Santa Claus does his job? Tallahassee Magazine writer Jason Dehart was granted an exclusive interview with the Jolly Ol’ Elf and discovered…

Get PotLucky!

Four local women offer recipes to help you organize outstanding potluck partiesGet PotLuckyPotluck Parties Provide Maximum Enjoyment With Minimal Effort During the Holidays – and All Year Long By Ashley Kahn     Click for larger image with description.  There was a…

Just Train Crazy

A fascinating look into the tiny, whimsical and extremely detailed worlds created by local model railroad enthusiastsMasters of their Miniature UniverseModel Railroad Enthusiasts Ride the Rails on History, Heritage and Imagination By Jason Dehart Puff. Chug. Puff. Chug. Pulling a…

Leaving a Legacy

Some of the major local foundations and the options they offer to donors.  Community Foundation of North Florida222-2899  |  www.cfnf.org • Requires a minimum of $5,000 to start.• Accepts a wide variety of assets to start a fund, including complicated…

One Man’s Call To Volunteer

Dick Bailar keeps busy around Jefferson County and at his Bavarian-style homeDick Bailar’s LegacyAn Unretiring Life Serving the Public GoodBy Lazaro Aleman You won’t find Dick Bailar’s name on the roster of state legislators, or even of elected officials, in…

There’s No Place Like Tallahassee

The Last WordThere’s No Place Like TallahasseeAfter 20 Years and Many Travels, This Atlanta Businessman Still Prefers His College Town By Alan BresslerIt had been 13 years, maybe more. An important business meeting had finally given me a reason to…

Volunteer Stands Up for Seniors

Ombudsman Jerome Conger stands up for seniors in long-term careJerome CongerVolunteer Stands Up for Seniors in Long-Term Care By Ayanna Shields Imagine living in a nursing home, away from your family and your home. The temperature in your room is uncomfortably…

Regional Corridor Update

Tallahassee Business Journal  September-October 2008Regional Corridor UpdateCompiled by Maria Mallory White and Jason DehartSPOTLIGHT Destin-Based Housing Site Hopes to Attract InvestorsBy Maria Mallory White Google “housing market” or “real estate market,” and within the first half dozen results, you’ll find housingpredictor.com.…

From the Editor

From the EditorAn Introduction to the World of DanceI grew up in Alexandria, Va., which had a fairly extensive recreation program offering all sorts of enrichment classes after school and in the summer. My mother was happy to send my…

Check It Out

Take an inventory of your home before hurricane seasonCheck It OutThe Story On Home InventoryBy Mike McLafferty  With the start of hurricane season looming, it’s time to take a home inventory of your belongings. While hurricanes are few and far…