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In ‘Throws’ of Football Season

One wife chronicles her attempt to tackle football season head-on this yearFootball Fans - Illustration by Marc L. ThomasIn the ‘Throws’ of Football SeasonOne Wife’s Goal to Understand His Fall ObsessionBy Lori Hutzler Eckert Fall is in full swing. For…

Local Author Patti Wilson Byars

Local author Patti Wilson Byars uses her success to help future teachersPatti Wilson ByarsHer Coming-of-Age Tale Lends a Hand to Student TeachersBy Travis TimmonsIn 1999, Patti Wilson Byars published “Separate Fountains,” a novel “for all ages” set in the small…

A Few Minutes With ... Sonya White

Sonya White discusses her plans for our four-legged friends in Leon CountyFor the Love of AnimalsSonya White Says Cooperation is the Key to Helping ‘Four-Leggeds’Sonya White has loved animals since she was a young girl growing up on a Central…

FYI

Though paying taxes can be taxing, the IRS makes it easier with electronic filing.Death and Taxes for Your PCComputers make fast work of filing and refunds By Ashley KahnWhile a computer can’t promise immortality, it can simplify that other certainty in…

Drivin’, Datin’ and Hurtin’

Southern tales of young love – and BaptistsDrivin’, Datin’ and Hurtin’Southern Tales of Young Love – and BaptistsBy Dr. Charles WilliamsEDITOR’S NOTE: Tallahassee radiologist Dr. Charles Williams shares tales of his life growing up as the son of a Colquitt…

Calling All Lions

Leon High celebrates 100 years of graduating classes with celebrity emcee Cheryl HinesThe Grand Reunion 2History-Steeped Leon High Plans an Ambitious Bash of Diverse Festivities to Celebrate 100 Years of Graduating Classes from the ‘Grand Old School on the Hill’ By…

The Last Word

The Last WordLiving in AmericaAn Italian-American Shares Her Perspective on Patriotism  By Anita Doberman T he Fourth of July is an important holiday in my life story. Like all Americans, I celebrate our great country and what it stands for. But…

Pensacola Pride

Spanish shipwrecks, naval air station - plenty of change in 450 yearsPensacola PrideFor 450 Years, the Panhandle City Has Weathered Adversity to Emerge as One of Florida’s Gems   By Rosanne Dunkelberger On Aug. 15, 1559, Don Tristan de Luna y…

From the Publisher

From the PublisherFact: The Sun Will Rise in the East TomorrowBy Brian Rowland, Publisher I’d be shocked if there is any disagreement with the above headline or the following statements: Taxes are assessed on income; death is a fact of life; and…

Some Like It Caliente!

Salsa Florida will have your hips swaying as it brings Latin flair to our communitySome Like It Caliente!FSU Latin Ensemble Cooks Up Red Hot SalsaBy Lazaro Aleman Photo by Scott HolsteinIt’s a Tuesday night, and Florida State University Assistant Professor…

Meet the Exec: Bill Poole

Twenty Impertinent Questions for Bill Poole, Owner of 1 Fresh Stir FryTwenty Impertinent Questions: Bill Poole, Owner of 1 Fresh Stir FryBilly Poole isn’t a chef. But he has a passion for fresh food, and for giving customers what they…

Profile in Care

Taking a closer look at Covenant Hospice. Covenant HospiceCovenant Hospice has a goal: to provide complete care to people who are facing end-of-life issues. Dale Knee, president/CEO of Covenant Hospice, said he believes more people are learning about what services…

Revenge of the Sports Widow

Tallahassee mom Kim Cramer launches an Internet game for women to play.Revenge of the Sports WidowsKim Cramer’s Twist on Fantasy Sports  By Terri-Ann MorrisonIt’s Sunday and you’ve labored over your favorite chicken casserole. The table is set, the meal is…

All Your Home’s a Stage

Pros offer strategies for selling your house in a buyer’s marketAll Your Home’s a StageThe Pros Offer Tips for Selling Your Home in a Tough Market By Caroline Brewster Selling a home is never an easy task, but in today’s…

One to Watch

New police chief Dennis Jones is ready to protect and defendChief Dennis JonesTechnology and Traffic are Top PriorityBy Jason DehartTallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones has been pretty busy since he started work on May 21. He has been settling in,…

Still Riding After All These Years

86-year-old Chrome Diva Rosalie Meyers slows down to share her storyRosalie MyersStill Riding After All These Years By Rosanne Dunkelberger     Click for larger image.   The women of Tallahassee’s Chrome Divas turn heads in their outfits, which are…

The New Shape of Fitness

Fight your “battle of the bulge” by following exciting new trends in exercise Photos courtesy Nintendo of America   The New Shape of FitnessMake Your Workout Routine Anything But with Exercise Trends from the Dance Stage to the Drill Field  By Beth…

Take Your Medicine

There are consequences to ignoring your doctor’s adviceTake Your MedicineIf At First You Don’t Heed Your Doctor’s Advice …Try, Try Again By Triston V. SandersMost of us struggle with some type of health problem, be it obesity, high blood pressure,…