2015 Spirit of Youth Gala
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…
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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…
Top Singles Fundraiser at Brass Tap
> 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…
The Buzz: John Legend performs at TMH Foundation’s 32nd Golden Gala
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.…
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…
Tallahassee Soon to Open VA Clinic, Publix on Railroad and More
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…
Clothes for Kids That Are On Trend and Dress Code-Friendly
Teen fashion for back to school.
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: 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: Melissa Cone
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…
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: Soheyla Mahdavian
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…
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: Bethany Swonson
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…
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: Dan Gilbertson
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…
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…
Top Single Profile: Machaela Sullivan
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…
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: 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: 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…
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,…
Tallahassee Welcomes Which Which, Grasslands, and Making Way for Even More
Which Which, Grasslands, and many more to come.
The Buzz: FAMU President Elmira Mangum kicks off A Day of Dialogue
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.…
Railroad Square Trio Works to Revive the Almost-Lost Art of Letterpress Printing
Reviving the lost art of the Letterpress
Now is the Time to Save Millions of Acres of ‘Old’ Florida
Saving 'Old' Florida
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.
Celebrate Earth Day with New Leaf Market Co-op
Save the planet and try new things at their "Bulk Up" bulk food sale
‘Capital Punishment’ Gives Tallahassee a Taste of Roller Derby
She can be nice, but watch out — when she’s a Tallahassee RollerGirl, she’s “Bitchie.”
How to Eat Your Way Around the World in Seven Meals
Learning about exotic cultures, one bite at a time
Mobile’s Charms and the Southwest Coast’s Surprises
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…
Local Teen Elizabeth Landers Chronicles Obama’s Odyssey
Teen writer Elizabeth Landers interviews candidate Obama
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…
These Local Farm Owners Keep Their Crops Small, ‘Slow’ and Local
When Bobbie Golden was looking for retirement property in Jefferson County, she had in mind a couple of acres where her dogs – and maybe a goat or two – would have room to roam. Dreams have a way of…
The Buzz: Andrew Gillum sworn in as new Tallahassee Mayor
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.…
