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In ‘Throws’ of Football Season

One wife chronicles her attempt to tackle football season head-on this yearFootball Fans - Illustration by Marc L. ThomasIn the ‘Throws’ of Football SeasonOne Wife’s Goal to Understand His Fall ObsessionBy Lori Hutzler Eckert Fall is in full swing. For…

Economic Development Outlook

A word from Dr. Bill Law   Gaines Street drives educational corridorThe neighborhoods dominated by people who study or work at Florida State, Florida A&M, and Tallahassee Community College have seen generations come and go. The constant is that our institutions…

Local Author Patti Wilson Byars

Local author Patti Wilson Byars uses her success to help future teachersPatti Wilson ByarsHer Coming-of-Age Tale Lends a Hand to Student TeachersBy Travis TimmonsIn 1999, Patti Wilson Byars published “Separate Fountains,” a novel “for all ages” set in the small…

A Few Minutes With … Sonya White

Sonya White discusses her plans for our four-legged friends in Leon CountyFor the Love of AnimalsSonya White Says Cooperation is the Key to Helping ‘Four-Leggeds’Sonya White has loved animals since she was a young girl growing up on a Central…

First Course

Tallahassee's first family of seafoodThe Wharf ReturnsBy Jessica Stasiw{mosimage}After an absence of almost five years, Tallahassee’s first family of seafood is going back to its roots with the opening of The Original Wharf. The Duggar family is bringing back the…

FYI

Though paying taxes can be taxing, the IRS makes it easier with electronic filing.Death and Taxes for Your PCComputers make fast work of filing and refunds By Ashley KahnWhile a computer can’t promise immortality, it can simplify that other certainty in…

Humor Me

You never forget your first tattooMarked ManStep inside. Hear the buzz. Grit the teeth.By Chuck BeardI felt that something was missing in my life, but what? Financial security? Fulfilling career? Health? Religion? Love?It was a Wednesday morning, about 10:15 a.m.,…

Drivin’, Datin’ and Hurtin’

Southern tales of young love – and BaptistsDrivin’, Datin’ and Hurtin’Southern Tales of Young Love – and BaptistsBy Dr. Charles WilliamsEDITOR’S NOTE: Tallahassee radiologist Dr. Charles Williams shares tales of his life growing up as the son of a Colquitt…

Calling All Lions

Leon High celebrates 100 years of graduating classes with celebrity emcee Cheryl HinesThe Grand Reunion 2History-Steeped Leon High Plans an Ambitious Bash of Diverse Festivities to Celebrate 100 Years of Graduating Classes from the ‘Grand Old School on the Hill’ By…

The Last Word

The Last WordLiving in AmericaAn Italian-American Shares Her Perspective on Patriotism  By Anita Doberman T he Fourth of July is an important holiday in my life story. Like all Americans, I celebrate our great country and what it stands for. But…

Pensacola Pride

Spanish shipwrecks, naval air station - plenty of change in 450 yearsPensacola PrideFor 450 Years, the Panhandle City Has Weathered Adversity to Emerge as One of Florida’s Gems   By Rosanne Dunkelberger On Aug. 15, 1559, Don Tristan de Luna y…

From the Publisher

From the PublisherFact: The Sun Will Rise in the East TomorrowBy Brian Rowland, Publisher I’d be shocked if there is any disagreement with the above headline or the following statements: Taxes are assessed on income; death is a fact of life; and…

Some Like It Caliente!

Salsa Florida will have your hips swaying as it brings Latin flair to our communitySome Like It Caliente!FSU Latin Ensemble Cooks Up Red Hot SalsaBy Lazaro Aleman Photo by Scott HolsteinIt’s a Tuesday night, and Florida State University Assistant Professor…

Meet the Exec: Bill Poole

Twenty Impertinent Questions for Bill Poole, Owner of 1 Fresh Stir FryTwenty Impertinent Questions: Bill Poole, Owner of 1 Fresh Stir FryBilly Poole isn’t a chef. But he has a passion for fresh food, and for giving customers what they…

Profile in Care

Taking a closer look at Covenant Hospice. Covenant HospiceCovenant Hospice has a goal: to provide complete care to people who are facing end-of-life issues. Dale Knee, president/CEO of Covenant Hospice, said he believes more people are learning about what services…

Revenge of the Sports Widow

Tallahassee mom Kim Cramer launches an Internet game for women to play.Revenge of the Sports WidowsKim Cramer’s Twist on Fantasy Sports  By Terri-Ann MorrisonIt’s Sunday and you’ve labored over your favorite chicken casserole. The table is set, the meal is…

All Your Home’s a Stage

Pros offer strategies for selling your house in a buyer’s marketAll Your Home’s a StageThe Pros Offer Tips for Selling Your Home in a Tough Market By Caroline Brewster Selling a home is never an easy task, but in today’s…

One to Watch

New police chief Dennis Jones is ready to protect and defendChief Dennis JonesTechnology and Traffic are Top PriorityBy Jason DehartTallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones has been pretty busy since he started work on May 21. He has been settling in,…

Still Riding After All These Years

86-year-old Chrome Diva Rosalie Meyers slows down to share her storyRosalie MyersStill Riding After All These Years By Rosanne Dunkelberger     Click for larger image.   The women of Tallahassee’s Chrome Divas turn heads in their outfits, which are…

The New Shape of Fitness

Fight your “battle of the bulge” by following exciting new trends in exercise Photos courtesy Nintendo of America   The New Shape of FitnessMake Your Workout Routine Anything But with Exercise Trends from the Dance Stage to the Drill Field  By Beth…

Take Your Medicine

There are consequences to ignoring your doctor’s adviceTake Your MedicineIf At First You Don’t Heed Your Doctor’s Advice …Try, Try Again By Triston V. SandersMost of us struggle with some type of health problem, be it obesity, high blood pressure,…

30 Years: Charities

A boardroom approach helps local nonprofits survive during tough timesThe Business of Helping Those in NeedA Boardroom Approach Helps Local Nonprofits Survive During Tough TimesBy Nathan Spicer In this world, finding people who care more about others than themselves –…

Turning the Tide

Cancer is evolving from an immediate death sentence to a treatable diseaseTurning the TideTreatment Advances Improve Life After a Cancer DiagnosisBy Triston V. Sanders “You have cancer.”They’re the words no one wants to hear, but they are a reality for…

Test Drive

Read a book. Swap a book. It’s easy and free.Paperback SwapA Million Possibilities for an Online Book TradeBy Rosanne DunkelbergerA little brick of a package landed on my desk at work one afternoon. Intrigued, I ripped off the taped-up wrapping…

Tallahassee Business Journal

Tallahassee’s young professionals are shaking things upPhoto by Scott Holstein The Young & The Fearless Tallahassee’s Young Professionals Capitalize on the Capital City of Today While Actively Shaping Its Tomorrow  By Ashley KahnYouth is impulsive. Youth is ambitious. Youth is ephemeral,…

Vacation Getaways

Are your short vacations becoming way too predictable? Another trip to the beach, or the theme parks, or the backyard, blah, blah, blah? Exciting destinations are within driving distance. We’ve found six possibilities including the Georgia Aquarium, where you can…

The Tea Brief

All about the world-renowned beverageA Brief Introduction to TeaYou can’t write the history of the world without including this humble infusion. By Rosanne Dunkelberger {mosimage}Tea. In the thousands of years people have been drinking it, the refreshing brew has opened trade…

The Many Lives of Lake Ella

Lake Ella has been a local favorite since the late 19th centuryThe Many Lives of Lake EllaTime Has Changed This Little Lake But Not Its Popularity  By Jason Dehart Walking around 12-acre Lake Ella on a pleasant summer evening, one doesn’t…

A Squirrel? In the Toilet?

One girl, one squirrel, and an afternoon of potty humor {nomultithumb} Illustration by Marc L. ThomasYes, Virginia, There Is a Squirrel in My ToiletYou May Not Believe How It Got in There, but Here’s One Way to Get It Out …

Welcome to ‘Newt’s World’

How can kids learn to accept each other – and themselves? Read a local teacher’s children’s novel to find outWelcome to ‘Newt’s World’Teacher’s Book Offers a Lesson in UnderstandingBy Nathan Spicer As a self-proclaimed “nerd” growing up, Susan Womble recognizes…

A Few Minutes

Young Jared Hatcher has big plansJared Hatcher: Young Man, Big PlansBusinesses keep this entrepreneurial teen busyBy Tony Bridges{mosimage}Leisure time isn’t a priority for Jared Hatcher.He owns two small businesses in Tallahassee and has plans to one day leverage them into a…

Generation Next

Teach your children the dangers of cyber crime before they sign onKeeping Kids Safe OnlineFlorida Attorney General Offers Advice for ParentsBy Mike McLafferty T he doors are locked. Your windows are tightly shut. The security system is armed. As a parent,…

Dance Education

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…

Culture

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.…