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Claire Clements and Brian RioStrike Up the Band, It’s a High School WeddingBy Lilly RockwellClick for slideshowBrian Rio and Claire Clements shared their first kiss as a married couple on the stage at Leon High School, a fitting moment for…

Angela Thompson and James MillerPersonalizing Their Perfect Garden WeddingBy Lilly RockwellClick for slideshowJames Miller knew soon after meeting Angela Thompson that he wanted to marry her. The couple met in Orlando and moved to Tallahassee together four years ago.After Miller…

Four couples tie the knot with four very different weddings that reflect their passionsWeddings with a TwistClick a thumbnail to see all the beautiful details Amy Freeman and Reed Odeneal Kristen Vocelle and Donny Barstow Angela Thompson and James Miller…

On the Move: Hunting gators in Seminole countryTrapping All ‘E’ GatorsWhat You Need to Know Before Dropping the Dime on a Neighborhood Alligator By Jason DehartIt’s a common scenario around Leon County and much of Florida. When alligators are on…

Sue Williams finds a new purpose for old fabricsWearable MemoriesMonticello’s Sue Williams Transforms Vintage Linens into Heirloom Dresses By Carissa NeffThe dresses speak for themselves. And it’s a good thing, too, because Sue Williams, their maker, is beyond modest, silent…

The Last WordUp Close with the Dalai LamaA Lesson in the Power of One, Multiplied By Ed MooreClick to enlarge Protocol dictates that one should be reverential when meeting one of the world’s foremost spiritual leaders, but the things that…

With Community Foundation, you don’t have to be a millionaire to give like oneGardeners of GivingThe Community Foundation of North Florida Fosters Local Philanthropic Efforts By Jennifer Ewing Carnegie, MacArthur, Ford, Rockefeller: These titans of industry have lent their names…

Liz Joyner encourages political opposites to disagree in a civilized mannerNo Diatribes AllowedThe Village Square Offers a Venue for People to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Click to enlarge Liz Joyner is the founder of The Village Square, a nonprofit organization…

Soon, Tallahassee residents will be able to buy electricity at discount pricesGetting ‘Smart’ About Utility ServicesImagine Being Able to Monitor Your Electricity, Water and Natural Gas Consumption and Make Adjustments as Desired. That Money-Saving Option Soon Will Be Available to…

When it comes to fitness, don’t forget to train your brainDon’t ForgetLocal Experts Say It’s Possible to Improve Your Memory with Brain Training By Triston V. Sanders Have you ever bumped into a person and can’t remember his or her…

Folks who head to mountains of North Carolina when things get too hot at homeNorthern MigrationLocal Retirees Beat the Summer Heat with Part-Time Living in North Carolina By Lilly RockwellClick to enlargeOn May 15 each year, David and Judy Murphy…

The story of adventurer Achille Murat, Tallahassee’s prince and pioneerClick to enlargeThe Cracker PrinceEccentric Achille Murat Brought a ‘Royal’ Touch to Early Tallahassee By Gibby ConradOn March 4, 1824, Gov. William Pope Duval issued a proclamation stating that a site…

Kristen Vocelle and Donny BarstowPlanning a Wedding While Planning a Wedding BusinessBy Lilly RockwellClick for slideshow For most women, planning a wedding is an all-consuming task, the coveted opportunity to put years of daydreaming to good use. But for Kristen…

Amy Freeman and Reed Odeneal‘I Dos’ with the Environment in MindAmy Freeman and Reed OdenealBy Tori GibbsClick for slideshow Lately it seems as though everyone is going “green.” From paperless bank statements to compact fluorescent light bulbs and reusable shopping…

Tips and recipes for families on the go this summer seasonCool Food for Hot DaysStrategies for Creating Tasty, Nutritious Summer Meals to Enjoy at the Beach or PoolBy Lilly RockwellClick to enlarge It’s a Saturday morning, and suddenly you’re faced…