FSU’s Department of Dance has a bright future ahead of itDancing to the TopFlorida State University’s Department of Dance offers up a little slice of dance heaven By Rosanne DunkelbergerOne by one, they enter the spacious and sunny classroom, take a…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
For those not brave enough to rough it, new hotels are offering more comfortable places to stayHotels Set to Beckon EcotouristsBy Jaclyn EmerickProtected land in Northwest Florida makes the area rich in natural resources. Unspoiled beaches, historic hiking trails and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Forgotten Coast provides the inspiration for four local writersA Novel Place to LiveThe Forgotten Coast Spurs Creativity for its Resident WritersBy Stephen Kindland Photos by Scott HolsteinNatural wonders aren’t the only riches to be found along the Forgotten Coast.…
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…
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…
Lawyer, pageant winner and community activist Beth Shankle Anderson is the reigning Mrs. Tallahassee.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Check out the latest trend in home building that takes into consideration the beautiful surroundingsWakulla County Goes GreenMichelle Adamski, Larry D.Sapp and Stan Derzypolski are leading green housing development in Wakulla CountyBy Ayanna ShieldsMichelle Adamski wants her corner of the…
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…
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 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…
