Belt Buckle Ball 2015 November 6 Guests dusted off their boots, buffed up their best belt buckles and gathered at the Farm Equestrian Center to support the Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Children’s Hospital. The night was complete with a…
7th Annual Signature Chefs Auction November 5 VIP sous chefs, public officials, representatives of Tallahassee’s finest restaurants and other business and civic leaders gathered at the Florida State University Turnbull Conference Center for an evening of fundraising for the March…
2015 Power Forward Speaker Series November 4 November is entrepreneurship month and First Commerce Credit Union teamed up with the FSU College of Business for the third year to bring the Power Forward Speaker Series to the community. This year’s…
2015 Best of Tallahassee October 28 The best of the best gathered at the Edison to celebrate local businesses’ hard work over the year. Earlier in the year, readers of Tallahassee Magazine voted on who they thought the deserving businesses…
Oktoberfest 2015 October 23 An authentic German experience was had by all at the 17th annual Oktoberfest, hosted by Elder Care Services and held at Mission San Luis. Lederhosen were in evidence, along with beer steins, authentic German cuisine, a…
Cards for a Cure October 3 The 10th anniversary of Cards for a Cure was held at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum and honored Terese Combs as a breast cancer survivor. The event drew its largest crowd ever of more than…
Aim for a Cure October 2–3 Supporters and friends of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation gathered for their annual Aim for a Cure event. The Friday night Wells Fargo banquet at the Tallahassee Car Museum included music by the Michael Miller Band, a…
Bourbon, Bacon and Brews September 30 First Commerce Credit Union teamed up with Madison Social for this third annual event, which featured flavor-filled flights of smoky bacon, specialty bourbons and craft beer. This year’s event benefitted the FCCU Foundation supporting…
Meet the members of FSU’s richly talented women’s basketball team.
Over the years, Tallahassee has been home to many longstanding popular eateries. At left are the dining listings for some of those gone-but-not-forgotten local restaurants, exactly as they appeared in print when they ran in Tallahassee Magazine. There’s one listing…
ElleBelle Photography The Edison Restaurant shined like a beacon on the evening of Oct. 28 as hundreds gathered for Rowland Publishing’s “Best of Tallahassee” event. Soon, winners would be announced and themselves beam brightly. Months prior to the event, readers…
In the spirit of our History & Hearsay edition, we thought it appropriate to revisit the thoughts of Tallahassee Magazine founder and publisher Jerry Lundquist and his successor, Brian Rowland, expressed as the magazine was changing hands. The year was…
Awards & Accolades ▪ Leon County Tax Collector Doris Maloy was recently awarded the prestigious Victor E. Martinelli Outstanding Treasurer’s Award by the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers & Finance Officers. ▪ Holland & Knight reports that five of…
Recently Opened ▪ Over the summer, retailers and service providers started setting up shop in Magnolia Grove, located at the intersection of Magnolia and Park. Now completely full, the NAI TALCOR property features a Blaze Pizza, Home 2 Suites by…
When you’re planning the perfect romantic dinner, or you want to find the freshest sushi in town, or you’re preparing to invest thousands of your hard-earned dollars on a new roof … What to do? Chances are, you’ll seek out the…
Whether you want to deck yourself out for date night, thank a friend or find a unique gift for someone on your list, our handy Holiday Gift Guide, will make your shopping spree in Tallahassee easier. With fabulous finds ranging…
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…
Dr. Bass Golf Tournament September 14, 2015 Over the past 15 years, the Dr. Bass Golf Tournament has generated more than $750,000 in support to patients and families under the care of Big Bend Hospice. Late this summer, guests continued…
Old School Open September 10–15, 2015 Seminoles fans gathered at the SouthWood Golf Club for the Old School Open, a charity golf tournament presented by Napleton Infiniti. The morning warmed up with a festive pairing of Irish bagpipes and drums.…
FAMU Grape Harvest Festival August 29 Hosted by FAMU, this annual event is always a stomping good time. This year, things kicked off in the morning with a vineyard 5k run/walk. The rest of the festival included grape stomping, wine…
2015 Tallahassee Magazine Top Singles Event August 1 Tallahassee’s hottest event scorched the runway at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center as 19 of the area’s top bachelors and bachelorettes raised money for their chosen charity. The night kicked off…
Thomasville, Georgia’s Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival has become one of Fall’s favorite highlights in the Red Hills region. It is a weeklong celebration that calls for cocktail dresses and cowboy boots, bourbon bars and bird dog sculptures, global sporting artists…
GreenSteel Homes and K2 Urbancorp Lay the Foundation for a New Housing Phenomenon in Tallahassee
Want to rock and roll all night? You can do so at FLAUNT 2015: Rock On! presented by the Thomasville Center for the Arts. The opening night party celebrates the history of 70’s rock and roll with larger than life…
Maxwell VanHoeij, graces Tallahassee with his musical talent.
Additions & Transitions ▪ Leigh Jenkins, CPA, is the new assurance-services department manager at Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A. Jenkins, a Gulf Breeze, Florida, native, has provided assurance, consulting and other accounting/financial services for 11 years. Allison Harrell, a shareholder with…
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 to buzz@tallahasseemagazine.com.…
Scott Carswell looked around Jake Gaither Auditorium. Nearby, girls from Florida A&M University were falling like logs at his feet. But it wasn’t the 16-year-old’s charm and good looks causing the mass swooning. No, it was the crazy dude on…
Over recent months, a collection of 19 Tallahassee bachelors and bachelorettes came together as a tight-knit group united by their desire to benefit our community. A group who knew nothing about each other besides the fact that they were all…
Tallahassee International Airport wants to take travelers to new heights via the low fares of JetBlue. The City of Tallahassee is asking for residents to help bring JetBlue to town, a development which in turn would stimulate more business in…
> Photographer Brian Proctor captured a swirl of color and light during a sunset at Hickory Mound — a wildlife management area located in Taylor County, approximately 20 miles west of Perry. Brian Proctor The outdoors have always had…
Golden A.C.E. Awards March 28, 2015 Tallahassee’s up-and-comers pulled out their gowns and dusted off their tuxes for the 4th Annual Golden A.C.E. Awards and Gala. The annual event, hosted by the Network of Young Professionals, was held at Hotel…
Maclay Auction: Southern Soiree March 28, 2015 Maclay held their 34th auction Southern Soireé at the Cartee Gym to raise money for the school and special programs such as the newly created Faculty Excellence Grant program. Over 300 parents and…
Holy Comforter Gala and Auction April 11, 2015 The Holy Comforter Episcopal School hosted its annual Gala and Auction in the courtyard of their beautiful campus. The artistically themed Digital Art Festival welcomed over 275 guests and allowed them to…
Denim and Diamonds April 18, 2015 Glitz and glamor were part of this year’s Tallahassee Ballet fundraiser. An eclectic collection of women gathered at Oldfields Plantation to celebrate the 7th annual sisterhood event, which raises money for the Ballet’s community…
Spirit of Youth Gala April 24, 2015 “A Royal Celebration” was enjoyed by all at the Boys Town annual gala held at the University Center Club. Each year, the gala helps the children of Boys Town by honoring the unwavering…
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 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 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 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…
> Top Singles Blake Rawlings and Robert Moore Rebecca Padgett A supportive and congratulatory crowd on Thursday quaffed craft beers and tossed bean bags at a fundraiser held to honor Tallahassee Magazine’s 2015 Top Singles. The Singles manned the taps…
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 to buzz@tallahasseemagazine.com.…
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…
Coming Soon ▪ The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is completing construction on its new facility at 3020 Blair Stone Road. The $13 million project is situated on a 38-acre parcel and will feature 197,170 square feet of new construction…
Teen fashion for back to school.
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…
Machaela Anne Sullivan, 21 Occupation: Bartender at Madison Social Charity: Canopy Cove Q&A Why did you choose this charity to support? I have a history with eating disorders and body image issues, and I would love to be able…
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…
Melissa Nicole Cone, 28 Occupation: Marketing Manager, Tri-Eagle Sales Charity: Camp Amigo Burn Camp Q&A What is the most played song on your iPod? Sail by Awolnation. It gets me pumped up and in a great mood no matter…
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…
