Monitoring Smart Phones
Learn how to make sure your kids aren’t using their smart phones for foolish—or even illegal—activities.
Author: Tabitha Yang
The New President and CEO of Capital Regional Medical Center
The new CEO at Capital Regional Medical Center is a seasoned veteran in the field of hospital administration.
Peter Schweizer Writes About Politics from a Conservative Point of View
This local author relishes politics and writes books that land on the New York Times Bestseller list.
Stylish Ideas for Wet-Weather Wear
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also create an opportunity to show off your chic rain gear. Armed with these fashionable and practical coats, boots and umbrellas, you can do as much singin’ and dancin’ in the rain…
Growing Up in Tallahassee
How kid's lives have changed in Tallahassee over the years.
High-Access Homes
If you want your home to continue to be accessible as you age, universal design is the way to go
The Performing Arts Center Question
Tallahassee’s proposed performing arts center will likely cost $90 million or more in tax dollars. Is it worth it? And will residents have to give up needed infrastructure to pay for it? We present the pros and cons.
Wonder Berry?
The acai berry has been touted for its many health benefits, including aiding weight loss, but does it live up to the hype?
1985: Lafayette Vineyards
Back in 1985, wines from Lafayette Vineyards in Tallahassee were gaining some notable fans, not the least of them Art Smith, a chef at the Florida Governor’s Mansion who later went on to become Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef. Lafayette’s…
Why Women Are Cutting All Their Hair Off
With a few snips of the scissors, six women gave a very personal gift – multiple inches of their own hair – to breast cancer patients. In October, the group convened at Envy Salon on East Tennessee Street to carry…
Recipes Through the Decades
Fried squirrel, anyone? A quick trip into our recipe archives reveals some interesting finds.
Rebirth of a Port
Port St. Joe ventures once again into deep waters
Field Dogs Perform the Ultimate Fetch
Field dog trials take skill, intelligence and patience on the part of both dog and its owner.
2001: Instilling Confidence and Theatrical Flair in the Next Generation
Much changed since its humble beginnings as children’s acting classes held in Tina Williams’ living room, Young Actors Theatre has blossomed into a well-established program with a number of distinguished alumni. Several of Williams’ former students have landed roles in…
1980: The Opening of the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
Before the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center opened, there was plenty of speculation about whether it would be successful and what kind of contribution it would make to the local economy. “All of (Center Director Larry Updike’s) intense efforts will be…
1992: Retired But as Busy as Ever
When we first wrote about her in 1992, we mentioned Freddie Groomes’ daily habit of waking up at 5 a.m. for a 5-mile walk around the Florida A&M University track in preparation for the busy day ahead. “It’s a real…
Tallahassee is Home to a Diverse and Growing Selection of Religious Institutions
Going to church was practically de rigueur in the 1970s. Most people took church attendance for granted, showing up for worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday without thinking twice about it. Not so 30 years later, says Doug Dortch, senior…
1982: The Changing Faces of Tallahassee's Local News
When we wrote about Tallahassee’s local news stations more than 25 years ago, reporters were still relying on typewriters and cameramen were pushing cameras around and splicing film. We’ve come a long way since then, with the advent of…
Andy Ball has Danced with a Star, Met Foreign Royalty and Followed a Dream That Has Led Him Around the Globe
Andy Ball grew up in Tallahassee and has gone on to work in the White House and around the world.
Virgil Hawkins’ Righteous Fight to Become a Lawyer
The story of Virgil Hawkins’ heroic choice to apply to an all-white law school and fight for his right to join The Florida Bar.
2003: Old-Style Community in a Brand New Neighborhood
Tim Edmond calls the southwest section of Welaunee Plantation “God’s gift” to Tallahassee. “It’s a beautiful site,” he said. “Rolling hills, punctuated with these massive oak trees. It’s just as pretty a site as you could possibly see.” Edmond, who…
1988: Visions of SouthWood, a New Neighborhood
SouthWood, that Tallahassee bastion of New Urbanism where young families and others have been flocking by the thousands, is a solidly established community now. But in 1988, when it was first featured in Tallahassee Magazine, it was only an…
Cecilia D. Homison, Opens Up About Her Views
The new CEO of Florida Commerce Credit Union explains her philosophy on life and work.
2008: Last Year’s Gas Crisis Is Still a Boon to StarMetro
When gas prices soared to $4-plus per gallon last year, Tallahassee Magazine writer Karen Bridges stopped driving her car to work and switched to taking the StarMetro bus instead. “I find riding the bus is safe, easy and quite economical”,…
Restoration of Carlisle Floyd
Carlisle Floyd wrote one of America’s most famous operas in Tallahassee, and one man has made it his quest to preserve Floyd’s music for posterity.
Prince (Mostly) Charming
Lately, I’ve noticed that my 17-year-old brother, James, has been popping the classic movies he loved as a boy into our VCR (yes, we still have one) to rediscover “the magic of Disney.” I caught him watching “Jungle Book” just…
