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Great Gulf Getaways

For many of us, time can be one of the most precious resources in our lives. A true two-week vacation might be ideal, but oftentimes reality requires us to take our leisure in much smaller bites. Luckily, our hometown is…

Reading Changes Lives

Local author Jan Godown Annino firmly believes people’s lives are shaped by what they read as children. “It’s what we do for young minds at the earliest of ages that can set their course for life,” she says.  It’s a…

Our Space Has Been Invaded — Again

Our offices are located on a well-lighted, four-lane divided highway within the city limits. We have security lighting and a security system and, until recently, have not had a criminal intrusion into our work environment Our offices are located on…

One to Watch: Randy Spetman

Randy Spetman, FSU’s new athletic director, settles into his postOne to Watch: Randy SpetmanBy Scott Carter The day he moved into his spacious fourth-floor office at Doak Campbell Stadium in February, Randy Spetman instantly became one of Tallahassee’s most prominent…

They Really Like Us

A letter from the editorThey Like Us, They Really Like UsBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor One might think working on a magazine that only comes out once every two months would make for a leisurely pace, with lots of time for…

In Memory Of

Alzheimer’s disease takes a heavy toll on patients and their familiesIn Memory OfAlzheimer’s Path of DestructionBy Triston V. SandersJohn Horton Bradford will be remembered for a lot of things. He was a father and a husband. He was a paratrooper…

30 Years: Evolution Series

A look back at worship, charities and shopping in TallahasseeWhat’s Changed – And What Hasn’t{mosimage}They say the two things that never change are death and taxes. Well, in 30 years, a few more things have stayed the same. People are…

The Omnivore’s Eggplant

Ya gotta eat. It’s something most Americans are fortunate to do several times every day. But two recent reads thrust forward a couple of questions that had been in the back of our minds: Just what is it we are eating…

Jumping into the Community for TCC

Fledgling Eagle Robin C. Johnston has just finished up his first year as Tallahassee Community College’s vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the TCC Foundation. As executive director, he is tasked with raising private support to help…

Dining

You can learn to appreciate the varieties of cheeses from around the world.Say Cheese!A Wide World of Flavor Awaits the Adventurous PalateBy Raina McLeod and Rosanne DunkelbergerNot just the rubbery, bright orange confection that we drape over burgers and roll…

The Other FSU Football

FSU Women’s Soccer is feeding nation’s fervor for other type of footballThe Other FSU FootballWomen’s Soccer Players Get Their Kicks in Pursuit of a National Championship  By Bernard MoranAfter a No. 2 finish last year, Florida State University is in…

Calendar

Warmer weather provides plenty of activities to keep you busyMay/June 2007Best BetsMay 28-June 3Boeing Championship at SandestinAfter a hugely successful inaugural event last year, the Boeing Championship at Sandestin is bringing some of the biggest senior pro names back for…

2006 College Football Preview: Schedules

2006 Game Schedules for FSU, UF and FAMU2006 Football ScehdulesFlorida State University 09|04    Miami09|09    Troy09|16    Clemson09|23    Rice10|05    NC State10|14    Duke10|21    Boston College10|28    Maryland11|04    Virginia (Parents Weekend)11|11    Wake Forest11|18    West. Michigan (Homecoming)11|25    FloridaUniversity of Florida 09|02    Southern Miss09|09    UCF09|16    Tennessee09|23    Kentucky09|30    Alabama10|07    LSU…

A Spanish Mission’s Brutal Past

In the tranquil woods off Chaires Cross Road, the legend of Patale still lingers.Piecing Together PataleA Spanish Mission’s Brutal Past By Jay Steere and Jason Dehart Three hundred years ago, the land of the Apalachee was ravaged by torture, murder, enslavement…

Guitar-Strumming Librarian

In the eyes of his young fans, “Mr. Gary” is a local rock star‘BabyTime’ FunGuitar-Strumming Librarian Wows Young Music FansBy Jim HuffstodtIt might be standing room only during the guitar-strumming performances of Gary Crew – if most of his fans…