James Ammons begins work as Florida A&M University’s new presidentDR. JAMES AMMONSFLORIDA A&M’S NEW PRESIDENTBy Jason Dehart Florida A&M University graduate and former associate professor James Ammons said he’s really looking forward to getting back to his old alma mater. The…
Family-run companies find success through unique situations and close family bonds The Family BusinessMeet local families who are working to survive into the next generationBy Ed GeorgeThe odds are long for the family business. Very long.There was a time in…
The Forgotten Coast spreads across Wakulla, Franklin and Gulf counties – check out the map and a bit of history about the areaFootprints of the PastMan’s interest in the Forgotten Coast has ebbed and flowed since the first Europeans began…
Boot Camps To Go is a unique workout program based on military training Squats and Lunges and Push-ups! Oh, My!By Erica Bailey Beep, beep, beep … groan. It’s “oh-dark-hundred,” and my alarm clock jolts me from a sound slumber for my first…
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…
Are your short vacations becoming way too predictable? Another trip to the beach, or the theme parks, or the backyard, blah, blah, blah? Exciting destinations are within driving distance. We’ve found six possibilities including the Georgia Aquarium, where you can…
It’s a busy year of festivals and events in the Forgotten Coast, so mark your calendarsMay/June 2007Calendar of Events Compiled by Ashley Kahn Through July 14Artists Limited ExhibitApalachicola’s newly restored historic Fry Conter House is home to an exhibition of the…
Everything you need to know about Golf in our region - and then someThe Dream 18Tallahassee’s Sweetest Round for the Weekend Golfer By Danny Cobb Weekends are made for serious golfers … serious weekend golfers, that is.You know who you are.…
The Tallahassee Ballet looks to spice things up in the new seasonRaising the BarreNew Directors Bring New Vision to The Tallahassee BalletBy Ashley Kahn Listening to artistic director Henry Hernandez and executive director Janet Pichard outline their plans for the…
For those not brave enough to rough it, new hotels are offering more comfortable places to stayHotels Set to Beckon EcotouristsBy Jaclyn EmerickProtected land in Northwest Florida makes the area rich in natural resources. Unspoiled beaches, historic hiking trails and…
Dick Bailar keeps busy around Jefferson County and at his Bavarian-style homeDick Bailar’s LegacyAn Unretiring Life Serving the Public GoodBy Lazaro Aleman You won’t find Dick Bailar’s name on the roster of state legislators, or even of elected officials, in…
Check out the latest trend in home building that takes into consideration the beautiful surroundingsWakulla County Goes GreenMichelle Adamski, Larry D.Sapp and Stan Derzypolski are leading green housing development in Wakulla CountyBy Ayanna ShieldsMichelle Adamski wants her corner of the…
With threats from bad weather, boat owners are investing in new trailerable trawlers – boats you can take homeYou Can Take It With You"Trailerable" trawlers are the next big thing for sea dogs worried about slip rents and hurricanesBy Jason…
The Forgotten Coast’s forests are part of the area’s past and are being protected for the futureScenic HistoryThe Forgotten Coast's pine forests remind us of America's wilderness pastBy Jim Huffstodt Great swaths of a once-vast continental forest still survive largely…
One couple dealing with infertility gets a second chance at parenthood
The latest in home appliances, fixtures and designs from the 2007 Home Builder showNew, New ThingsInternational Builder’s Show Offers a Million Square Feet of Stuff You Can Live WithBy Rosanne Dunkelberger The annual International Builder’s Show is big – really,…
