Tallahassee Magazine - November-December 2007

Retail Royalty

Louise Hornsby has been selling upscale clothing to Tallahassee women for 43 yearsRetail RoyaltyOctogenarian Louise Hornsby has Dressed Tallahassee’s Women for 43 YearsBy Elizabeth Goldsmith Styles change, stores change and customers change, but through it all stands Louise Hornsby, “Bridge…

Tallahassee on the High Seas

The USS Tallahassee was the only U.S. Navy ship named for Florida’s capital cityTallahassee on the High SeasShips Named for Florida’s Capital City Were Few, But They Played Their Roles Well in Peace and War  By Jason DehartIn the lobby…

One to Watch

StarMetro’s Ron Garrison aims to offer more choices in Tallahassee transitRon GarrisonBuilding Tallahassee’s Transit ChoicesBy Jason Dehart“It’s all about choice.” That’s Ron Garrison’s motto. As executive director of StarMetro, and an 18-year authority on mass transit, Garrison wants the people…

FSU’s Brand New President’s House

New FSU President’s House is historically accurate and aesthetically remarkable Untitled Document FSU’s Brand New Historical HomeIt has taken two years of planning and construction and more than $4 million in donations, but, finally, Florida State University has a President’s Home that is true to its Southern heritage and appropriate for its stature as a major national research university

LIfestyle

Don your favorite shade of red to support women’s heart health this FebruaryRed-dy or Not … Get Heart-HealthyBy Ashley KahnThere’s something about a lady in red. She turns heads. She knows her rights. She celebrates life. This February, break out…

Date Night with Dad

Escort your little Valentine to Northside Rotary’s Daddy Daughter DanceDate Night with DadNorthside Rotary Hosts Valentine’s Dance PartyBy Shanae Brantley Dads, pull out your dancing shoes, grab the hand of your special little lady and two-step to the Third Annual…

Believe It or Not

Discover one woman’s journey with acupuncture, then try it yourselfA River Named Qi Runs Through YouAcupuncture Opens a World of Mysterious, Amazing Medicine  By Tisha Crews Keller I’ve never been one for needles. Just the thought of a shot, a finger…

A Few Minutes With ... Sonya White

Sonya White discusses her plans for our four-legged friends in Leon CountyFor the Love of AnimalsSonya White Says Cooperation is the Key to Helping ‘Four-Leggeds’Sonya White has loved animals since she was a young girl growing up on a Central…

From the Publisher

From the PublisherFact: The Sun Will Rise in the East TomorrowBy Brian Rowland, Publisher I’d be shocked if there is any disagreement with the above headline or the following statements: Taxes are assessed on income; death is a fact of life; and…

Some Like It Caliente!

Salsa Florida will have your hips swaying as it brings Latin flair to our communitySome Like It Caliente!FSU Latin Ensemble Cooks Up Red Hot SalsaBy Lazaro Aleman Photo by Scott HolsteinIt’s a Tuesday night, and Florida State University Assistant Professor…

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…

From the Editor

From the EditorVisiting the FSU Side of the StreetBy Rosanne DunkelbergerI’ve lived here more than 24 years now. A mere blip to Tallahassee old-timers, who tend to measure longevity in generations, but it’s nearly half a lifetime for me. When…

Q & A

Clinical ethicist Barbara Frye counsels individuals facing tough medical decisionsEthics On CallBarbara Frye Guides Families Through Tough Decisions in Times of Medical CrisisWorst-case scenario: You’re injured in a terrible car accident and are unconscious. Doctors have to make a decision…

FYI

Help save the planet by reducing your carbon footprint with simple lifestyle changesWalk the TalkTaking Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Lori Hutzler Eckert This morning, as you made your coffee, showered and drove to work, odds are you…

Seven Days of Opening Nights

Celebrating 10 years of top-notch entertainmentLooking Back, Looking AheadA Decade of Seven Days, Change Ahead in the FutureBy Rosanne Dunkelberger It was the mid-1990s, and Florida State University’s reputation as a football powerhouse was riding high after the team won the…