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2015 USTA Tennis Challenger

USTA Tennis Challenger April 25–May 2, 2015 High-energy tennis matches made the 16th Annual USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger a great event. Benefitting the D. Mark Vogter, M.D., Memorial Endowment for Neuro-Intensive Care and the Yealdhall Challenger Tennis Fund, the tournament…

Derby Day at Dover

Derby Day at Dover May 2, 2015 Bow ties and big hats were present when guests attended Derby Day at Dover, presented by Tom Paterson Allstate Insurance, to see the Kentucky Derby. The event supported Chelsea House, which helps provide restoration…

Derby Day at Dover

Derby Day at Dover May 2, 2015 Bow ties and big hats were present when guests attended Derby Day at Dover, presented by Tom Paterson Allstate Insurance, to see the Kentucky Derby. The event supported Chelsea House, which helps provide restoration…

Spring Fling 2015

Spring Fling May 14, 2015 Over 750 community citizens gathered “Under the Hollywood Moon” for an evening of incredible food, exotic beverages and unique entertainment on the grounds of Tallahassee Nurseries. The 2014 event raised over $100,000 for the Big…

July/August 2015 Agenda

  Awards & Accolades Zapata2 Tallahassee Costco Manager Armando Zapata was presented the Rotary Club’s Ethics in Business Award at an April luncheon. Also nominated for the honor were Tom Carella of Furrin Auto; Alexis McMillan, manager of Economy Drug…

Top Single Profile: Viet Vu

  Viet Do Vu, 35 Occupation: Owner/ Executive Chef, Taco Republik and MoBi foodtruck Charity: Second Harvest of the Big Bend Q&A If you could travel back in time and meet yourself as a 10 year old kid, what advice would…

Top Single Profile: Cody Strauss

  Cody Garrett Strauss, 25 Occupation: Part Owner/Manager, The Dogwood House and Dogwood Hill Nurseries Charity: Boys Town North Florida Q&A Why did you choose this charity? Ever since my grandmother helped get it started, it has meant so much to…

Top Single Profile: Megan Long

  Megan Corey Long, 28 Occupation: Pharmacist, CRMC Charity: FSU College of Social Work’s Arts & Athletics Summer Camp Q&A If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why? If I could meet anyone it would have to…

Top Single Profile: Ann Howard

  Ann Howard, 39 Occupation: Media & Marketing, Co-host AM Break with Ann & Audra and Live In Tallahassee, Gold's Gym fitness instructor Charity: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend Q&A What is the most adventurous thing you’ve…

Top Single Profile: Blake Rawlings

  Jonathan Blake Rawlings, 33 Occupation: Physical Therapist Charity: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Q&A What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Hitchhike from Prague to Barcelona during a 1 year study abroad in the Czech Republic.  What’s your…

Top Single Profile: Nancy Madden

  Nancy Madden, 49 Occupation: Financial Services Representative Charity: Last Hope Rescue Q&A Why did you choose this charity? My dog Sabrina was on death row when Last Hope rescued her. I know there are many other dogs in the same…

Top Single Profile: Sandra Bucklew

  Sandra Bucklew, 47 Occupation: Senior Vice President/Civil Engineer, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Charity: Girls on the Run, Big Bend Q&A Why did you choose this charity? Girls on the Run isn’t just about running. It teaches the girls life lessons that will make…

Top Single Profile: Glenda Cato

  Glenda Cato, 66 Occupation: Business Owner, FIT Weight Loss and More Charity: American Cancer Society Q&A At which sport do you most excel? Arm wrestling. Why did you choose this charity? We need a cure. What is the main character trait…

Top Single Profile: Angela Glenn

  Angela Glenn, 38 Occupation: Fitness Coordinator, Personal Trainer, & Swim Instructor Charity: Tallahassee Animal Shelter Foundation Q&A If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why? Maya Angelou because of her positive energy, infectious spirit,…

Top Single Profile: Bob Cox

  Robert Scott Cox, 62 Occupation: Trial Lawyer Charity: Zaadi’s Fund at the Painted Desert Demonstration School Q&A Why did you choose this charity? My three grandchildren are Navajo Indians and they attended a unique charter school on the edge…

Top Single Profile: Rod Durham

  Roderick Hans Durham, 51 Occupation: Teacher, English and Drama, Leon High School Charity: The Foundation For Leon County Schools Q&A Why did you choose this charity? The Foundation provides our schools with programs and resources that aren’t supported by…

Top Single Profile: Owen Long

  William Owen Long, 27 Occupation: Marketing Director/Marketing Consultant, Tallahassee Hospitality Group Charity: Tallahassee Police Unity Tour Q&A What would you prefer to do for a living if money was not a factor? Work at a beach bar. I would…

Top Single Profile: Robert Moore

  Robert L. Moore Jr., 53 Occupation: Vice President/Chief HR Officer Charity: TMH Foundation  Q&A Why did you choose this charity? It provides a variety of services for Tallahassee. What is the main character trait you look for in a…

Top Single Profile: Josh Samman

  Josh Samman, 27 Occupation: Event Promoter and Professional Mixed Martial Artist in the UFC Charity: Disc Village Rehabilitation Center Q&A Why did you choose this charity?  Most people I know, including myself, have dealt with some sort of ramification…

Arts and Drafts

Arts and Drafts May 11, 2015 Photos by Jen Ireland The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend hosted this tasty event at the Proof Brewing Facility in Railroad Square. Guests sampled special brews made by Proof and paired…

2015 Tallahassee Heart Ball

Tallahassee Heart Ball March 6, 2015 In keeping with its “Moulin Rouge” theme, the 2015 Tallahassee Heart Ball at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center ballroom featured black and red decor as well as acrobats and dancers. Guests enjoyed dinner,…

2015 Fast Cars & Mason Jars

Fast Cars & Mason Jars February 21, 2015 A starry night made Tree House, Inc.’s annual Fast Cars & Mason Jars fundraiser one to remember. The event took place at The Farm Equestrian Center and featured both silent and live…

ADDY Awards

ADDY Awards February 7, 2015 The American Advertising Awards, presented annually by the American Advertising Federation Tallahassee (AAFT), recognize the achievements in creative design and execution in the previous year. Each year AAFT bestows the Gold and Silver ADDY®, Franceschi Public Service,…

A Day of Dialogue: U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham

A Day of Dialogue: U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham April 10, 2015 Photos by: Larry Davidson U.S. Representative Gwen Graham engaged the audience in a question and answer dialogue concerning issues in District 2.

The Transportation Change in Tallahassee

Thirty years ago, the goals of transportation infrastructure planning were simple: build more roads and widen existing ones. There wasn’t any talk of “pedestrian-friendly communities,” “multi-modal transportation districts” or “interconnectivity,” and the public’s perception of a “smart” car was the…

Spring on Stage

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