Former senator Bob Graham in an exclusive interview on important Florida issuesBob GrahamStill Committed to Florida’s Issues Two years after retiring from the U.S. Senate, Bob Graham still is active on the national scene. As former chairman of the Senate Intelligence…
From the PublisherWas I “Readeeee?” I Only Thought SoRemember the old saying about being careful what you wish for? Now I keenly understand what that old saw really means.Each Thursday morning, 1st Lt. Amanda Ferrell sends me the Tyndall Eye,…
The Dixie Regional Sports Car Club offers driving thrills with a focus on safetyThe Need for SpeedMembers of the Dixie Regional SCCA Rev Their Engines Once a MonthBy Amy WhiteI consider myself a safe driver.Making my way from Tallahassee to…
In the ever-changing world of American commerce, it’s hard for businesses to grow and thrive over the decades. Meet four local businesses that have stood the test of time and become true survivorsSurvivorsSpotlighting local businesses that grow and thrive over…
The Last WordEncountering MarthaOne Self-professed Martha Fan Meets the Real Deal By Elizabeth Goldsmith‘You’re invited!”That is how the e-mail began, announcing that my request for tickets to “The Martha Stewart Show” had been accepted.I admit it, I’m a Martha fan.…
Add a nutritious lunch to your plans for the upcoming school yearLearners Who LunchWhile Teachers Feed Their Intellects, School Your Children in Proper Nutrition by Encouraging Healthy Eating HabitsBy Ashley KahnGo ahead. Breathe that sigh of relief. After three months…
Meet Edward Gaines – Rowland Publishing’s 2007 scholarship winnerScholarly Success By Anitra Ellison Edward Gaines Wins Rowland ScholarshipEdward Gaines describes himself as “hardworking” – a rather modest assessment of the 18-year-old honor graduate of Lawton Chiles High School who is…
As dean of FSU’s Film School, Frank Patterson has been directing its success for the past four yearsFrank PattersonDirecting a Film SchoolBy Robert Zerbe Frank Patterson wears many hats – professor, writer, director and dean of Florida State University’s heralded…
Three local couples share stories of their courtship, weddings and honeymoonsKeeping the FaithAfter each broke off a previous engagement, Ashley Dover and Brock Gholston trusted in God to bring them together.By Ashley Kahn Three years ago, Ashley Dover and Brock Gholston…
Couch doesn’t look quite right in the space? Pros offer insider tips on interior designDécor That DazzlesLocal Interior Designers Offer Tricks of the Trade By Virginia Newman As amateur designers of our own homes, we look at the pretty pictures…
FSU’s Department of Dance has a bright future ahead of itDancing to the TopFlorida State University’s Department of Dance offers up a little slice of dance heaven By Rosanne DunkelbergerOne by one, they enter the spacious and sunny classroom, take a…
Find out about one man’s journey into the past as a re-enactorStepping Back in Time“Living history” isn’t just about North and South. It’s about learning the ways of our ancestors across 400 years of American historyBy Jason Dehart When most…
Ombudsman Jerome Conger stands up for seniors in long-term careJerome CongerVolunteer Stands Up for Seniors in Long-Term Care By Ayanna Shields Imagine living in a nursing home, away from your family and your home. The temperature in your room is uncomfortably…
From the EditorAn Introduction to the World of DanceI grew up in Alexandria, Va., which had a fairly extensive recreation program offering all sorts of enrichment classes after school and in the summer. My mother was happy to send my…
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…
It’s all about the environment with simple tips for “going green”Livin’ La Vida VerdeShorter Showers and 99 Other Ways to Keep Things ‘Green’By Robert ZerbeIn the midst of a year-long experiment, the Conlin-Beavan family of New York City has given…
Best Bets: May through JuneMay 11 Florida Wine FestivalAlthough The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science has closed to the public, its work remains unfinished. The museum is undergoing a metamorphosis, from which it expects to emerge as a…
Doctor visits are no fun, but important check-ups should not be missedBody MaintenanceRegular Checkups Are a Lifesaving Part of Medical CareBy Triston V. SandersIt was July 1999 and 43-year-old Tallahassee resident Mary Petrandis learned her mother had been diagnosed with…
