K-9 Handler Brian Githens and Diesel
Tallahassee Police Department
Author: Site Staff
K-9 Deputy John Simpson and Ronin
About Ronin Age: 18 months Partners For: 8 months Unique Traits: “He’s very inquisitive and a really good dog. He’s a fast learner.” Career Highlights: “So far, just his certification. We just certified a few weeks ago, after a 16-week canine course. He…
Investigator Brianne Shaut and Raven
About Raven Age: 8 years Partners For: 7 years Unique Traits: “She’s addicted to Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets.” Career Highlights: “She’s a narcotics detection dog, and millions of dollars in narcotics have been seized because of her. We’ve done so many…
Big Bend Hospice Foundation Spring Fling
Big Bend Hospice Foundation Spring Fling May 18, 2017 For the past 10 years, Big Bend Hospice Foundation has held its annual Spring Fling at Tallahassee Nurseries, where guests have enjoyed delicious food from area restaurants and a stroll through…
TSO Jazz at The Moon
TSO Jazz at The Moon April 29, 2017 The Moon Nightclub was the place to be on a Saturday night in April, for here it was that Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Jazz hosted an evening with one of the greatest…
Childrens Home Society Chefs Sampler
Children’s Home Society Chef’s Sampler April 23, 2017 The 32nd annual Chef’s Sampler, held on April 23, brought a crowd and more than 40 Big Bend restaurants, caterers and breweries to the Pavilion in the Centre of Tallahassee, all to…
USTA Tennis Challenger
USTA Tennis Challenger April 22-29, 2017 Tennis enthusiasts gathered at the Forestmeadows Tennis Complex to witness professionals from all over the world compete in matches during this week-long sporting event. In its 18th year, the Challenger is sponsored by Tallahassee…
Lemoyne Chain of Parks
Lemoyne Chain of Parks April 15-16, 2017 This annual arts appreciation festival draws thousands of visitors to downtown Tallahassee, where over 150 artists display and sell their original works of art. Attendees enjoyed entertainment from local musicians, cuisine from a…
Boys Town North Florida Spirit of Youth Gala: A Centennial Celebration
Boys Town North Florida Spirit of Youth Gala: ‘A Centennial Celebration’ April 7, 2017 Boys Town North Florida recently hosted its 14th annual Spirit of Youth Gala and celebrated the organization’s 100th anniversary. The Gala, which was held at the…
TMH Golden Gala
Pets & Their People April 12, 2017 Black tie attire and cowboy hats mingled at the 34th annual Golden Gala, presented by the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation. Award-winning country singer Brad Paisley took the stage to play his top hits…
2017 Pets & Their People
Pets & Their People March 18, 2017 Dogs, cats and miniature horses, oh my! The 2017 Pets & Their People event was a day of pet-friendly activities, a barbecue brunch, a mimosa and bloody mary bar, puppy yoga, live music…
Derby Day at Dover
Derby Day at Dover March 6, 2017 Ladies in big hats and gentlemen in bowties gathered at Dover Farm for the 3rd annual Derby Day at Dover. The event benefitted Chelsea House, a faith-based residential program for women and their…
Maclay Silent Auction
Maclay Silent Auction March 4, 2017 The Maclay School Auction: Una Noche Cubana, was hosted at the Champions Club at the University Center. The Cuban-themed evening was filled with dinner, dancing and an auction featuring gift baskets, student art and…
Holy Comforter Episcopal School Gala
Holy Comforter Episcopal School Gala March 4, 2017 Women doned flapper attire and men their best 1920’s inspired suits for the HCES Gala, which was speakeasy-themed. Once the password was shared for entrance, guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and auctions all…
Laiken Kinsey of North Florida Christian School is a 2017 Tallahassee Top High School Senior
In 2014, Laiken received the North Florida Christian School Talon Award — the second highest school award — due to her academic achievement, community service and leadership excellence. Since then, Laiken has involved herself with Key Club, the National…
2017 Heart Ball
Heart Ball March 3, 2017 Photos by Lisa Craig
Greenwing
Greenwing February 25, 2017 Photos by Lori Yeaton
2017 Top Salon Tallahassee
Top Salon Tallahassee February 25, 2017 Photos by Niki Gandy, SelfieTally Photo Station
Tallahassee Ballet
Divine Sisterhood of the Costume Closet February 25, 2017 Photos by Carmen Butler
ADDY Awards
ADDY Awards February 25, 2017 Photos courtesy TREW Media, Inc.
Field Day Music Festival
Field Day Music Festival February 18, 2017 Photos by Kristin Doss Photography
Twyla Tharp by Opening Nights
Twyla Tharp by Opening Nights February 8, 2017 Photos by Chelsea Moore and Jennifer Ireland
Best of Tallahassee 2017 Guidelines
May 1st the May/June issue will hit the mailboxes and bookstores (Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Costco, Walgreens, offices of Rowland Publishing). More and more, Tallahassee is exhibiting a distinctive, local flair and infectious energy — from the bright facades…
Tennis Challenger Raising Money for Health
All funds raised through the Tallahassee Tennis Challenger tournament directly benefit the Vogter Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, the only neuro intensive care unit in a 17-county region of North Florida and South Georgia. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare…
French Exploration
French Exploration Photos by McKenzie Burleigh Lohbeck and Shutterstock
Raising Funds Fast
On February 25, more than 400 people attended Fast Cars and Mason Jars, which benefits Tree House of Tallahassee, an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children in our area. The event space at Meridian Meadows, owned by Lisa and…
Pets and Their People 2017
Photos by: Rachel Williams
Green Party Events Grand Opening
Green Party Events Grand Opening March 3, 2017 Photos by Bob O’Lary Green Party Events was joined by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of the company's new studio in Railroad Square. The large crowd dined…
Tallahassee Gets a Taste of the Third Annual North Florida VegFest
Photo by Zoe Ezechiels North Florida residents are in for a tasty treat: the third annual North Florida VegFest! This free event, which will be held on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cascades Park in…
March/April 2017 Agenda
Local Honors ▪ Karen B. Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Communications Group, was recently honored as Communications Partner of the Year by the Big Bend Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Moore was also recently inducted into the…
Big Bend Hospice Remembers Those We've Lost
In the March/April issue of Tallahassee Magazine, Big Bend Hospice paid tribute to the generous people who donated to the 2016 Tree of Remembrance in honor of loved ones who have passed away. Big Bend Hospice’s message to the contributors…
A Glimpse of the TMH Golden Gala
Mickey Moore, president of the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, is the type of guy who can successfully wear almost anything. On the job, he can be found in a well-tailored suit and a stylish tie. On Tallahassee Magazine’s January/February…
Top Salons’ Celebrate a Girls Night Out
> Chelsea Moore In much the same way that a new hairstyle can boost her mood, a new outfit works wonders for any woman’s confidence. On Jan. 12, representatives of the salons selected to participate in Tallahassee Magazine’s 2017 Top…
The Buzz: Elder Care Services’ 18th annual Oktoberfest
Welcome to The Buzz, Tallahassee Magazine’s column created to share who’s where and what they’re doing. While we try to flit around with all of Tallahassee’s social butterflies, the Buzz can’t be everywhere. Send the skinny on your next soiree…
Modern Classic
A tech-savvy home in Killearn Estates turned heads, which turned into a sale.
Local Doctor Goes on Medical Mission Trip to Peru
This past summer, Dr. Tony Weaver of Eye Associates Tallahassee, along with 12 other ophthalmologists, and his son, Alex, a pre-med student at Emory University, headed to Arequipa, Peru, with Medical Missionaries International. During the trip, this team saw nearly…
Heart Ball Coming to the Centre of Tallahassee
The American Heart Association in Tallahassee is proud to announce that Dr. Akash Ghai and Chucha Barber are co-chairs of the 2017 Leon County Heart Ball. Dr. Ghai currently practices at Southern Medical Group, P.A., and holds privileges at Tallahassee…
The TSO Presents Two Versions of Holiday Magic
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra presents two versions of Holiday Magic, to be held December 17-18 in the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. These joyful and uplifting concerts are among Tallahassee’s most beloved holiday events. At 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 17,…
2016 Best Of Tallahassee Results
We salute the winners of our annual readers’ poll — businesses that have earned the respect and support of their customers
Best of Tallahassee 2016
Best of Tallahassee 2016 October 26, 2016 Photos by Alicia Osborne
Weeklong Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival overtakes Thomasville
The festival is a weeklong celebration that brings over 60 wildlife artists and artisans and many others to the Red Hills region.
A Tribute to Josh Samman
A Tribute to Josh Samman On Oct. 5, 2016 we said goodbye to friend and fighter, Josh Samman. Josh worked with the Tallahassee Magazine crew as part of being a 2015 Top Single. Photos by Larry Davidson, Jennifer Ireland and…
Purple Willie Jam II
Purple Willie Jam II August 27, 2016 Purple Willie Jam II, an evening of great, live, local music was a fundraiser for the Tallahassee Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It was held Saturday, August, 27 at Tallahassee’s best music venue, The…
Jim Kelly to speak at First Commerce Credit Union’ Power Forward Event
Courtesy of First Commerce Credit Union NFL great and entrepreneur Jim Kelly will be the next speaker in First Commerce Credit Union’s Power Forward Speaker Series on Oct. 5. For the third year, Tallahassee’s largest business event leading up to…
Florida State Celebrates Champions Club and Doak Enhancements
The Champions Club opening weekend was a celebration that impressed not just diehard FSU football fans, but the community at large. More than $95 million in improvements to Doak Campbell Stadium were unveiled, with the highlight being the Champions Club,…
