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A Chat With Scott Earick

He local weekly cooking show “Capital Dish” features a format that’s as unique as its host and creator, Scott Earick. Earick is a former model, restaurateur and actor in the extremely popular European version of “Miami Vice.” His five-year run…

Best of Tallahassee 2014

Best of Tallahassee November 18, 2014 Tallahassee Magazine readers voted and the best of the best were honored at the 2014 Best of Tallahassee event, held at Goodwood Museum and Gardens. More than 100 winners were honored in the categories…

Goodwood Jams

Goodwood Jams November 1, 2014 Patrons, lounging in lawn chairs or sitting on blankets, enjoyed live music in the air at Goodwood Museum and Gardens for the third annual Goodwood Jams. The all-day festival consisted of music, food trucks and…

Power Forward Speaker Series: Steve Wozniak

Power Forward November 5, 2014 First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU College of Business brought co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Wozniak, to Tallahassee to speak at the second annual Power Forward Speaker Series. Before his speech and Question &…

Bourbon, Bacon and Beer

Bourbon, Bacon and Beer October 29, 2014 Madison Social was the site of a night of Southern comfort that included flights of bourbon, craft beer and — of course — bacon! Sponsored by First Commerce Credit Union, the event benefited…

Dress for Success

Dress for Success October 16, 2014 Dress for Success sponsored Ladies Night–Moulin Rouge Style at Mint Lounge. Dress for Success Tallahassee is the local affiliate of a global organization that supports women to be successful in the workplace by providing…

9-11 Memorial Event

9/11 Memorial Event Held earlier this year at the downtown fire station with Chief Michael DeLeo, Sheriff Larry Campbell and Director of the Division of State Fire Marshal Julius Halas. Photos by Kay Meyer

FAMU Grape Harvest Festival

FAMU Grape Harvest Festival August 23, 2014 The 14th annual Grape Harvest Festival was held at the FAMU Center for Horticulture. The event boasted grape and wine sampling, grape stomping, a kids’ petting zoo, hula hoop competition, grape throwing competition…

2014 Distinguished Leadership Awards

Distinguished Leadership Awards September 18, 2014 Leadership Tallahassee honored Kim B. Williams and other community leaders at the 20th annual Distinguished Leadership Awards ceremony at the University Center Club. This award ceremony recognizes individuals who have made contributions to the…

2014 FSU Film School Gold Carpet Gala

FSU Film School Gold Carpet Gala August 2, 2014 The FSU Film School held its annual Gold Carpet Gala fundraiser at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. The evening marked the silver anniversary of the College of Motion Picture Arts. In the…

Aloft Downtown Celebrates Five Years

Aloft Downtown Celebrates Five Years September 10, 2014 Aloft Downtown celebrated its 5th anniversary with a lively birthday party, with proceeds from bar sales benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend. Local musicians Boyd & Wood provided the…

2014 “Best Of” Tallahassee FAQ

Each year, Tallahassee Magazine celebrates dozens of businesses throughout our community that have been singled out by our readers as the best of the best. We have always been transparent about this yearly survey and how it works, but for…

Tallahassee Ballet Midtown Barre Crawl

Tallahassee Ballet Midtown Barre Crawl June 7, 2014 Participants enjoyed a sampling of spirits during the Midtown Barre Crawl, the annual fundraising event for the Tallahassee Ballet. The event offered attendees commemorative cups and gift bags laden with fun goodies.…

Dental Care for Veterans

Dental Care for Veterans May 29, 2014 Dr. Toni Cifrodelli and her dental team celebrated Military Appreciation Month with the 2nd Annual “Dental Care for Veterans” event. The mission of the event is to provide dental care and general dentistry…

2014 Business in Ethics Awards

2014 Business in Ethics Awards April 23, 2014 The Rotary Clubs of the Big Bend region, including Capital, Monticello, Northside, Tallahassee, Southside, Sunrise, Sunset and Wakulla chapters, held their annual “Ethics in Business” awards at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.…

Tallahassee Builders Association Clay Target Shoot Tournament

Tallahassee Builders Association Clay Target Shoot Tournament March 27, 2014 Centennial Bank was the major sponsor of the Tallahassee Builders Association Clay Target Shoot Tournament, held at Coon Bottom Hunt Club. Shooters enjoyed great food, fellowship and a sporting competition.…

Golden ACE Awards

Golden ACE Awards March 29, 2014 The Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals (NYP) announced the winners of the third annual Golden A.C.E awards at a ceremony held at Hotel Duval. The event recognized the top 20 young professionals living in…

An Evening of Honor

An Evening of Honor April 5, 2014 An Evening of Honor was held by members of the Maclay School community to honor Bill Jablon as he nears the conclusion of his final year as Headmaster. The event also raised funds…

LeMoyne Chain of Parks Arts Festival

LeMoyne Chain of Parks Arts Festival April 19–20, 2014 LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival took place in the historic parks along Park Avenue. Visitors had the option to view and purchase unique creations from more than 150 fine artists…

Spring Fling

Spring Fling April 24, 2014 Participants enjoyed an evening “Under a Manhattan Moon” at Tallahassee Nurseries for the annual Spring Fling event. Benefiting Big Bend Hospice, the New York-themed event hosted more than 700 people to enjoy tasty morsels, libations…

USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger

USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger April 26–May 3 The 15th USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger took place at the City of Tallahassee’s Forestmeadows Tennis Complex. Tallahassee was again the final tournament in the Har-Tru USTA Pro Circuit Wild Card Challenge in which…

Doctors Day Celebration Awards Dinner

Doctor’s Day Celebration Awards Dinner March 27, 2014 The Capital Medical Society celebrated Doctor’s Day with an awards dinner held at the University Center Club. The event honored two local physicians, Dr. Nelson Kraeft and Dr. Alma Littles, and was…

Kitty Glitter 2014

Kitty Glitter May 31, 2014 photos by Tristin Kroening A happy crowd of shoppers looking for bargains — and a chance to support the well-being of local companion animals — attended the inaugural Kitty Glitter event at the Tallahassee Women’s…

Top Single Profile: Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith, 27 Occupation: Deputy Director of House Campaigns, Republican Party of Florida Charity: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Big Bend Quote from nomination: “Ryan would make an awesome Top Single. He is motivated, active in the community, a great friend…

Top Single Profile: Anna King

Anna King, 27 Occupation Owner, Cabello’s Hair and Nail Studio Charity: Women’s Pregnancy Center Quote from nomination: “Anna is dependable, friendly, funny, kind, selfless and a wonderful boss. I could not imagine working for anyone else.” What’s your least-favorite mode of transportation?…