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…
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…
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…
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…
Soheyla Lorraine Mahdavian, 31 Occupation: Clinical Pharmacist and Professor Charity: Leon County Humane Society Q&A What is at the very top of your bucket list? Finish a half marathon in each of the 50 states. I decided to do this…
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…
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…
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,…
Bethany Lynn Swonson, 24 Occupation: Account Manager, The Zimmerman Agency Charity: Who We Play For Q&A What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? Beach on Saturday. Brunch on Sunday after church with all my friends. What is…
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…
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…
Dan Gilbertson, 44 Occupation: Hospitality and Real Estate Charity: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Q&A What is at the very top of your bucket list? Bring snow machines to Tallahassee and ski down College Avenue. May not be top, but…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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,…
Which Which, Grasslands, and many more to come.
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.…
Reviving the lost art of the Letterpress
Saving 'Old' Florida
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.
Save the planet and try new things at their "Bulk Up" bulk food sale
She can be nice, but watch out — when she’s a Tallahassee RollerGirl, she’s “Bitchie.”
Learning about exotic cultures, one bite at a time
If you need some time away from home to regroup and be refreshed, a weekend getaway might be just the ticket. The islands of Sarasota and Manatee Counties boast Snooty the Manatee, Portavant Temple Mount — a 1,200-year-old Indian mound — and many other…
Teen writer Elizabeth Landers interviews candidate Obama
