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Bites of Bliss

Lucy and Leo’s Cupcakery owners Jean Bates and Paula Lucas have a simple recipe for success: open the only “cupcakery” in town, bake unique and delicious flavors in every paper cup, then generously frost and decorate each with an overload…

Send Those Lines Packing

It’s easy to skip the long post office lines and use the automated mailing center insteadSend Those Lines PackingThe Post Office Makes Holiday Shipping Easy – Heck, Even FunBy Tisha Crews KellerI’ve found mailing nirvana. I confess to being a…

One To Watch

Charles Rasberry becomes Florida State University Foundation’s new president and has big plans for the future.Charles Rasberry - Building a New FoundationBy Erica Bailey  After a visit last summer, Charles Rasberry and his wife, Helen, were so impressed by the…

Recalling the Recount

Locals look back at the troubles of the 2000 presidential election Recalling the RecountLocals Look Back at the 2000 Presidential Election By Jason Dehart It had all the makings of a weird, made-for-TV drama. Or a Carl Hiaasen novel.Here’s the…

Museum Milestones

Tallahassee Museum and the Museum of Florida History celebrate big anniversariesMuseum MilestonesTwo Local Museums Celebrate the Past and Look to the FutureBy Erica Bailey It’s a year of celebration as two local museums mark significant birthdays: The Tallahassee Museum now is…

In Focus

A healthy spine is the backbone of overall wellnessIn FocusThey’ve Got Your BackBy Erin Sobel The spine may be out of sight, but for those who suffer from acute or chronic back pain, it certainly isn’t out of mind. Nearly…

An Unbelievable Life

Mother, wife, teacher, POW, author – Grace Nash packs a lot of living into 97 years‘Amazing’ GraceMother, Wife, Teacher, POW, Author: Grace Nash Packs a Lot of Living into 97 Years  By Joy SwalleyAs she began her tale, Grace Nash…

Lake Jackson’s ‘Created’ Wetland

Multi-use stormwater treatment parks are being designed across the PanhandleLake Jackson’s ‘Created’ Wetland An Attractive Solution to Managing Stormwater RunoffBy Faith Eidse When you think of a stormwater pond, the mental vision is usually a muddy hole in a back…

You Can Trust Us … Even If We Are 30

From the EditorYou Can Trust Us … Even If We Are 30By Rosanne Dunkelberger Tallahassee Magazine’s 30th birthday is coming up – and have we got a year long celebration planned for our readers!The actual birthday isn’t until this time…

Away from the Office

Tallahassee Business Journal  July-August 2008Away from the OfficeCompiled by Jason DehartTECHNOLOGY Travel Must-Haves to the RescueTraveling is stressful these days as long lines at baggage check-in, security, flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage and traffic jams all add to the…

The Last Word

The Last WordRehearsing for the Empty NestOne Mom Dallies with an Afternoon of Independence and Free Time By Beth Gribas No doubt you’ve read about, and perhaps have even experienced, the phenomenon called “empty nest syndrome.” Well, there is a state…

Generation Next

One Tallahassee teen follows Barack Obama’s historic path to the presidencyFrom My House to the White HouseLocal Teen Elizabeth Landers Chronicles Obama’s Odyssey Liz and Wheeler, dream big dreams,” was Barack Obama’s message to my brother and me. My family’s…

Habitat

Household products get a thumbs-up based on usability, unique features and other factorsDare to CompareWho Decides Which Housewares are Best? She DoesBy Elizabeth Goldsmith After serving as a product judge for the Housewares Design Awards, I thought you’d like an…

Calendar

Keep busy with fun springtime events all around Tallahassee.Calendar of EventsMarch and April Compiled by Erica BaileyMarch Through NovemberDowntown MarketplaceSpend a Saturday downtown under the oaks at Tallahassee’s Downtown Marketplace. Find art, music, food and fun under white canopy tents…

The Last Word

The Last WordA Cardboard Box of HistoryTelling a Family Tale with a Collection of Memories from Decades Past  By Bonnie Haldane Lewis You know those orange plastic cones on the flashlights they use to direct aircraft on the ground? Police officers…

THE Beach

Seven counties, one spectacular destinationSeven Counties, One Spectacular DestinationOn Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, undiscovered white sand beaches – together with clear emerald waters, natural beauty, luxury accommodations, family-oriented entertainment and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – create wonderful experiences and lasting…

Tallahassee Business Journal

In today’s world of ever-evolving technology, it’s essential to make your business known on the WebGetting High on GoogleMake Your Company’s Web Site Work HarderToday, a Web site is almost ubiquitous in the business world. Whether online selling is the…

Wine Storage ... Uncorked

Whether you have four or 400 bottles of wine, a “cellar” is not out of reachA Wine Room of One's OwnThe Wine Lover’s Guide to Proper In-Home StorageBy Ashley KahnWine is becoming an integral part of the American culture, and…