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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Enjoy the 2012 Jan/Feb issue of Tallahassee Magazine in a flip-book format. Find us on Facebook and let us know what you think!Take a moment to enjoy the 2012 January/February issue of Tallahassee Magazine in digital flip-book format, then find…
One couple dealing with infertility gets a second chance at parenthood
Ryals’ appointment as poet laureate was followed by the release her latest book of poems
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…
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…
An unexpected birthday present leads to high-flying adventureGet Above It All in a Hot Air BalloonBy Ayanna ShieldsOur kids gave us what? Well, I don’t know.”That was the less-than-confident response of my wife, Syd, on learning that her 70th birthday…
Playground pleases kids, parentsBuilding a Better PlaygroundTallahassee Museum’s New Site Pleases Kids and ParentsBy Gina Davidson {mosimage}As a parent of small children, I’m always on the lookout for something fun to do – especially if it involves exercise (for them,…
Invented in Tallahassee, the SimpleShot will improve lives around the worldMother of InventionTallahassee Mom Kim Bertron Invents a Syringe That Could Save Lives Around The WorldBy Ashley Kahn Click for larger image with description. When Kim Bertron took…
Clinical ethicist Barbara Frye counsels individuals facing tough medical decisionsEthics On CallBarbara Frye Guides Families Through Tough Decisions in Times of Medical CrisisWorst-case scenario: You’re injured in a terrible car accident and are unconscious. Doctors have to make a decision…
The Last WordLet me tell you about TylerIndulging in the Unmitigated Joy of Bragging on My Grandson By Chuck Bowen I have to admit that the gregarious, full-tilt playtime activities of the boys north of the Mason-Dixon Line likely are no…
The Dogs of WarGiving meaning to ‘Man’s Best Friend’ By Jason CalabreseHaving recently finished my Army enlistment and returned to the States following my deployment in Iraq, I am constantly asked about my experiences. Friends and family are curious to…
The latest in home appliances, fixtures and designs from the 2007 Home Builder showNew, New ThingsInternational Builder’s Show Offers a Million Square Feet of Stuff You Can Live WithBy Rosanne Dunkelberger The annual International Builder’s Show is big – really,…
There are different methods for delivery. Pills, a patch, creams and the estrogen ring. There are many methods for delivery of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The dosages and regimens vary, but HRT always is taken regularly – and for some…
Sleep affects every aspect of your life. Are you getting enough?Like the air we breathe, the water we drink or the blood that fills our veins, sleep is necessary to live. Maybe you are one of the few people who…
Get to know the “Funniest College Kid in America,” FSU student Sean G.
For more than a year now, I’ve been fixated on the past. In the run-up to this, our 30th anniversary issue, we’ve devoted major space to 16 retrospectives about various aspects of life in Tallahassee. Although I’ve only been with…
At age 94, Delmar Smith is Florida’s oldest barber with a career that spans generations.
No family should bother driving to the beach without these bare essentialsA Beach-Trip ChecklistCan’t Forget Those Sun-and-Sand ‘Essentials’ By Richard W. O’Donnell There was a time when Mom would slap together a few peanut butter sandwiches, grab an armful of threadbare…
Celebrating 10 years of top-notch entertainmentLooking Back, Looking AheadA Decade of Seven Days, Change Ahead in the FutureBy Rosanne Dunkelberger It was the mid-1990s, and Florida State University’s reputation as a football powerhouse was riding high after the team won the…
He’s the all-time winningest coach in major college football, leading the Florida State Seminoles to victory for 30 years now. What you may not know is that Coach Bobby Bowden has a personal battle off the sidelines.Diabetes: Coach Bowden’s Off-the-Field…
Sheila Breaux battles cancer and loses – but her story lives on. This and other articles explore important end-of-life issues.The New DayWithout looking back, the rabbit stretched itself tall and bounded eagerly toward the forest. It was on its way,…
A gaming novice takes on the latest systems in Next Generation gamingHi-Tech HorseplayA Novice Takes on Next-Gen GamingBy Jason DehartThirty years have passed since the grand old Atari 2600 and its kin created the video-game console market. Since 1977, home…
Musician H.J. Kuntry tours the U.S. one county at a time Kuntry RoadsHerbert “H.J. Kuntry” Carter Travels Back Roads and Byways to Sell Albums and Promote His Signature “Dixie Phonics” SoundBy Mackenzie TurbervilleThis is the all-time, No. 1 travel story that…
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For 18 years, Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse has fed Tallahassee residents its savory cuts of marbled beef, marinated in its signature secret sauce. The restaurant, which moved into its third location late last year on Apalachee Parkway, is a raved-about local…
In a completely unscientific poll, Tallahassee Magazine asked business leaders attending the annual Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Community Conference at the Hilton Sandestin about everything from their e-mail habits and hobbies to thoughts on oil drilling and the governor’s…
Tips from Tallahassee Realtors and Brokers The 7 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make Tips from Tallahassee Realtors and BrokersBy Lilly Rockwell 1. Not inspecting or paying for a new roof: This is a new concern that has taken many home…
Saying farewell to the musical life to focus on home and family.
Scott Holstein Ether Harvey (center) works with Nelda Landen (left) and Wilhelmina Wester as they assemble a puzzle at Elder Care Services’ Elder Day Stay center. Around 5:30 a.m., long before the sun starts its shift, Debra Waters gets up…
Claire Clements and Brian RioStrike Up the Band, It’s a High School WeddingBy Lilly RockwellClick for slideshowBrian Rio and Claire Clements shared their first kiss as a married couple on the stage at Leon High School, a fitting moment for…
Angela Thompson and James MillerPersonalizing Their Perfect Garden WeddingBy Lilly RockwellClick for slideshowJames Miller knew soon after meeting Angela Thompson that he wanted to marry her. The couple met in Orlando and moved to Tallahassee together four years ago.After Miller…
Four couples tie the knot with four very different weddings that reflect their passionsWeddings with a TwistClick a thumbnail to see all the beautiful details Amy Freeman and Reed Odeneal Kristen Vocelle and Donny Barstow Angela Thompson and James Miller…
