Tallahassee Magazine - July-August 2010

Weddings with a Twist

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…

Trapping All ‘E’ Gators

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…

Wearable Memories

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…

Up Close with the Dalai Lama

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…

Gardeners of Giving

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…

No Diatribes Allowed

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…

Getting ‘Smart’ About Utilities

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…

Don’t Forget

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…

Northern Migration

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 Cracker Prince

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…

Vocelle/Barstow Wedding

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…

Freeman/Odeneal Wedding

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…

When Summer Was Fun

A letter from the editor of Tallahassee MagazineRecalling the Good Ol’ Days, When Summer Was FunBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor Like every kid that is or ever was, I used to love, love, love summertime. School was out, and the days…

Cool Food for Hot Days

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…