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From the Editor

Letting It All Hang OutBy Rosanne Dunkelbergerrdunkelberger@rowlandpublishing.com  224. - 36.15. - 43 inches.Those are my stats – weight, BMI and waist measurement – and it’s official. I’m obese. By every chart, statistic and formula ever devised, I’m obese – and…

Q & A

Sit down with Woody Walker as he talks about the history of WFSU television and his new passion – antique radios.Woodfin ‘Woody’ WalkerShowcasing Broadcasting’s HistoryBy Erica Bailey In 1939, Woodfin “Woody” Walker left his family’s farm in southern Alabama to join…

Ten Questions for the Candidates

Questions on key issues are asked of the four candidates in Florida's race for governor. On Nov. 12, voters from the Panhandle to the Keys will elect the 44th Governor of the State of Florida. To help voters decide, Tallahassee…

Travel: History and Mayan Mystery

Easy-to-visit Merida provides a taste of old Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula.Exploring History and Mayan MysteryEasy-to-visit Merida, Mexico offers affordable luxuryBy Jack MacaleavySo, you  want to explore the world’s ancient ruins and experience the presence of civilizations past? Well, the…

Flavor

More than a morning pick-me-up, coffee has become an artful indulgenceConfessions of a Java JunkieThe Details Definitely Do Matter When Brewing the Perfect Cup at Home By Beth DeesI would agree with most Americans that coffee is synonymous with morning…

Character Counts

St. Marks and Carrabelle Residents Work to Save Their Heritage Character CountsSt. Marks and Carrabelle Residents Work to Save Their HeritageBy Stephen KindlandResidents of two Forgotten Coast towns are setting their sights on economic progress after reeling for years in…

Social Studies

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Sundance, Tribeca, Tallahassee

The creative forces behind the Tallahassee Film Festival share their vision for the inaugural event Photo by Scott Holstein Event Planners - Gloria Pugh (left) and Jeanne Curtin at FSU’s Student Life CinemaSundance, Tribeca, TallahasseeFilm Festival Organizers Hope to Make the City…

From the Editor

From the EditorMy Christmas Letter WarmupBy Rosanne Dunkelbergerrdunkelberger@rowlandpublishing.com  If you hate finding those single-spaced, information-filled letters tucked into your Christmas cards, then I’m your worst nightmare. For at least 15 years, I’ve been writing a behemoth that can run on…

Weathering Change

The Forgotten Coast continues to weather changing and challenging economic times but remains a great place to live, work and playWeathering Change Forgotten Coast trend-spotters see a glimmer of sunshine on the economic horizonBy Jason DehartPhoto by Scott Holstein It’s hard to…

Send Those Lines Packing

It’s easy to skip the long post office lines and use the automated mailing center insteadSend Those Lines PackingThe Post Office Makes Holiday Shipping Easy – Heck, Even FunBy Tisha Crews KellerI’ve found mailing nirvana. I confess to being a…

One To Watch

Charles Rasberry becomes Florida State University Foundation’s new president and has big plans for the future.Charles Rasberry - Building a New FoundationBy Erica Bailey  After a visit last summer, Charles Rasberry and his wife, Helen, were so impressed by the…

Recalling the Recount

Locals look back at the troubles of the 2000 presidential election Recalling the RecountLocals Look Back at the 2000 Presidential Election By Jason Dehart It had all the makings of a weird, made-for-TV drama. Or a Carl Hiaasen novel.Here’s the…

Check it out

Check out the Southern Living Idea HouseCheck It Out: Southern Living Idea House 2006{mosimage}The WhiteFence Farms, Red Hills 2006 Idea House & Farmstead showcases The St. Joe Company’s newest development concept. Teaming up with Southern Living and The Progressive Farmer,…

Personality

It's not easy being Christy CorbittA Life SaverOrgan-Procurement Coordinator Christy Corbitt Walks a Delicate Line Between Life and Death{mosimage} By Tony BridgesMost days, it isn’t easy being Christy Corbitt. Not even a little.She enters people’s lives at their worst moments, when…

Museum Milestones

Tallahassee Museum and the Museum of Florida History celebrate big anniversariesMuseum MilestonesTwo Local Museums Celebrate the Past and Look to the FutureBy Erica Bailey It’s a year of celebration as two local museums mark significant birthdays: The Tallahassee Museum now is…

In Focus

A healthy spine is the backbone of overall wellnessIn FocusThey’ve Got Your BackBy Erin Sobel The spine may be out of sight, but for those who suffer from acute or chronic back pain, it certainly isn’t out of mind. Nearly…

An Unbelievable Life

Mother, wife, teacher, POW, author – Grace Nash packs a lot of living into 97 years‘Amazing’ GraceMother, Wife, Teacher, POW, Author: Grace Nash Packs a Lot of Living into 97 Years  By Joy SwalleyAs she began her tale, Grace Nash…

Lake Jackson’s ‘Created’ Wetland

Multi-use stormwater treatment parks are being designed across the PanhandleLake Jackson’s ‘Created’ Wetland An Attractive Solution to Managing Stormwater RunoffBy Faith Eidse When you think of a stormwater pond, the mental vision is usually a muddy hole in a back…

You Can Trust Us … Even If We Are 30

From the EditorYou Can Trust Us … Even If We Are 30By Rosanne Dunkelberger Tallahassee Magazine’s 30th birthday is coming up – and have we got a year long celebration planned for our readers!The actual birthday isn’t until this time…

Away from the Office

Tallahassee Business Journal  July-August 2008Away from the OfficeCompiled by Jason DehartTECHNOLOGY Travel Must-Haves to the RescueTraveling is stressful these days as long lines at baggage check-in, security, flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage and traffic jams all add to the…

The Last Word

The Last WordRehearsing for the Empty NestOne Mom Dallies with an Afternoon of Independence and Free Time By Beth Gribas No doubt you’ve read about, and perhaps have even experienced, the phenomenon called “empty nest syndrome.” Well, there is a state…

Test Drive

Taking five luxury vehicles for a spinThe Ultimate Driving Experience, Times Five By Erica BaileyI’ve died and gone to car heaven.Like most people, I think buying a new car is a major investment. After scrimping and saving, I went and…

Generation Next

One Tallahassee teen follows Barack Obama’s historic path to the presidencyFrom My House to the White HouseLocal Teen Elizabeth Landers Chronicles Obama’s Odyssey Liz and Wheeler, dream big dreams,” was Barack Obama’s message to my brother and me. My family’s…

Scenic History

The Forgotten Coast’s forests are part of the area’s past and are being protected for the futureScenic HistoryThe Forgotten Coast's pine forests remind us of America's wilderness pastBy Jim Huffstodt Great swaths of a once-vast continental forest still survive largely…

Habitat

Household products get a thumbs-up based on usability, unique features and other factorsDare to CompareWho Decides Which Housewares are Best? She DoesBy Elizabeth Goldsmith After serving as a product judge for the Housewares Design Awards, I thought you’d like an…

Calendar

Keep busy with fun springtime events all around Tallahassee.Calendar of EventsMarch and April Compiled by Erica BaileyMarch Through NovemberDowntown MarketplaceSpend a Saturday downtown under the oaks at Tallahassee’s Downtown Marketplace. Find art, music, food and fun under white canopy tents…

The Last Word

The Last WordA Cardboard Box of HistoryTelling a Family Tale with a Collection of Memories from Decades Past  By Bonnie Haldane Lewis You know those orange plastic cones on the flashlights they use to direct aircraft on the ground? Police officers…

THE Beach

Seven counties, one spectacular destinationSeven Counties, One Spectacular DestinationOn Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, undiscovered white sand beaches – together with clear emerald waters, natural beauty, luxury accommodations, family-oriented entertainment and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – create wonderful experiences and lasting…

Drab to Fab

Great tips on decoratingTen Easy Ways to Give Your Home Pizzazz   The holidays are approaching, and with their attendant festivities and visitors, they provide a perfect motivator for homeowners to redecorate, redo or otherwise bring the homestead up to…

Tallahassee Business Journal

In today’s world of ever-evolving technology, it’s essential to make your business known on the WebGetting High on GoogleMake Your Company’s Web Site Work HarderToday, a Web site is almost ubiquitous in the business world. Whether online selling is the…

Wine Storage … Uncorked

Whether you have four or 400 bottles of wine, a “cellar” is not out of reachA Wine Room of One's OwnThe Wine Lover’s Guide to Proper In-Home StorageBy Ashley KahnWine is becoming an integral part of the American culture, and…

Travel

Take a trip to the Emerald Isle and enjoy a spot of Irish hospitalityOn the Road in IrelandLeave the driving to the experts and experience the Emerald Isle in luxury. By Jack MacaleavyWith part of my heritage coming from Ireland,…

Keeping Things Green

It’s all about the environment with simple tips for “going green”Livin’ La Vida VerdeShorter Showers and 99 Other Ways to Keep Things ‘Green’By Robert ZerbeIn the midst of a year-long experiment, the Conlin-Beavan family of New York City has given…

Destination Wedding

Three couples share love stories that culminate with weddings in dreamy and romantic settings. This year, our special wedding section focuses on nuptials that have been taken on the roadDestination: Dream WeddingWeddings are a time of happiness and elation in…

Smith: Independent Consensus-Builder

Despite his start in relative obscurity, Rod Smith believes he can win the Democratic nomination.Independent Consensus-Builder{mosimage}He’s the candidate with the most common surname in the United States who nobody seems to know. Democratic contender Rod Smith, 56, has perhaps the…

From the Editor

From the EditorVisiting the FSU Side of the StreetBy Rosanne DunkelbergerI’ve lived here more than 24 years now. A mere blip to Tallahassee old-timers, who tend to measure longevity in generations, but it’s nearly half a lifetime for me. When…

Generation Next

Get the scoop behind Nole Ade.Tiny Titans of Industry How six Maclay School kids took an idea and made it a tasty realityBy Erica BaileyThey’re all business, these kids.Six of them are seated around a square table in the Maclay…

A ‘Passionate’ Relationship

Lou and Betsy Kellenberger bring shared passions to TallahasseeA ‘Passionate’ Relationship‘Team Kellenberger’ Enjoys a Retirement Filled With Service, Sports, Flora – and Plenty of Photo Ops By Janie NelsonTwenty years ago, Lou and Betsy Kellenberger decided it was time for…

Masters of Their Craft

Plaster, wood, molten iron … they use it all to create beautiful, usable artMasters of Their CraftFSU Students Learn the Business of Art While Helping Beautify Their CampusBy Stephanie CastellanoOn the corner of West Gaines and St. Augustine streets, in…

Calendar

Best Bets: May through JuneMay 11 Florida Wine FestivalAlthough The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science has closed to the public, its work remains unfinished. The museum is undergoing a metamorphosis, from which it expects to emerge as a…

Your Health: Body Maintenance

Doctor visits are no fun, but important check-ups should not be missedBody MaintenanceRegular Checkups Are a Lifesaving Part of Medical CareBy Triston V. SandersIt was July 1999 and 43-year-old Tallahassee resident Mary Petrandis learned her mother had been diagnosed with…

How $50 became $1,600 in Minutes

One man’s junk becomes another woman’s treasure – and this one actually paid off.The Mystery of the Goodwill TapestryHow I Turned $50 into $1,600 in 6.5 Minutes By Beth Dees I confess. I like to go to Goodwill and shop,…

‘The Pain Is Incredible’

Auras, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, and intense pain – migraines‘The Pain Is Incredible’Prevention, Medication Can Help Manage the Debilitating Symptoms of Migraines By Triston V. SandersJust a sampling of how migraine sufferers describe the pain:“Usually it feels like…

Your Life is a Story

What will you pass on to your loved ones?Your Life is a StoryValues, not valuables, are the true wealth you pass on to loved ones.By Andrea GrossIt’s a familiar scenario. The family has gathered for a big celebration – perhaps…