Taking detours is a regular part of life for a big-time college football coach. Sometimes the bypass takes you down a one-lane country road searching for that diamond-in-the-rough recruit in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes it’s exiting through a side…
A letter from the publisherConversations Open DoorsBy Brian Rowland, Publisher Over the past nine months, I’ve spent a lot of time in conversations. I’ve been meeting people, talking with them and – just as important – listening to them. It’s…
Firefighters, nurses and non-Christians share what it’s like to have a non-traditional Christmas DayChristmas Day: Plan BHere’s What People Who Don’t, or Can’t, Celebrate On Dec. 25 Will Be Up To By Kristina Abernathy It’s almost December and people are…
Kick your holiday recipes up a notch with gourmet twists, or make them healthier with a few fat-reducing tipsHoliday Change UpThis Season, Give a New Twist to Traditional DishesBy Caroline Brewster The myriad of office parties, neighborhood get-togethers and familial…
Plan on a long visit to South Africa, where you’ll discover the thrill of the safari and unexpected pleasuresSafaris, Sharks & City SplendorStill Undiscovered by Most Americans, South Africa Offers the Best of Nature and of CivilizationStory and Photos by…
Pam Phelps presents her innovative approach to helping preschoolers learn – through playWhen Play Isn’t Just Fooling AroundPamela Phelps Proves Rich Play Environments Build Children’s Intellect and MoreBy Tisha Crews Keller Back in the day, they knew how to let…
'Best Of' Tallahassee The savvy shoppers, daring diners and otherwise knowledgeable readers of Tallahassee Magazine have voted, choosing their favorites in categories ranging from best brunch to best weekend getaway Click on a specific year below to see who readers…
Angel Flight pilots give the gift of flight to the medically needyLofty PursuitsHope Gets Its Wings as Local Pilots Share the Skies with Those in Need By Tisha Crews Keller Robinee can tell you everything about her mother’s multiple sclerosis.…
Of malls, big boxes and the locally owned specialty stores The Evolution of ShoppingOf Malls, Big Boxes and the Locally Owned Specialty StoresBy Victoria RichMy mother has both lived in Tallahassee for most of her life and been part of…
Randy Spetman, FSU’s new athletic director, settles into his postOne to Watch: Randy SpetmanBy Scott Carter The day he moved into his spacious fourth-floor office at Doak Campbell Stadium in February, Randy Spetman instantly became one of Tallahassee’s most prominent…
A letter from the editorThey Like Us, They Really Like UsBy Rosanne Dunkelberger, Editor One might think working on a magazine that only comes out once every two months would make for a leisurely pace, with lots of time for…
A look back at worship, charities and shopping in TallahasseeWhat’s Changed – And What Hasn’t{mosimage}They say the two things that never change are death and taxes. Well, in 30 years, a few more things have stayed the same. People are…
Make way for long white dresses and the lovely women who wear themHigh SocietyOne Group Makes Its Bow in Tallahassee While Another Celebrates a Tradition of Debutantes By Virginia NewmanFor generations, the introduction of debutantes shimmering in beautiful white gowns…
Pam Phelps' innovative approach to helping preschoolers learn – through playWhen Play Isn’t Just Fooling AroundPamela Phelps Proves Rich Play Environments Build Children’s Intellect and MoreBy Tisha Crews Keller Back in the day, they knew how to let children play.…
Going to church was practically de rigueur in the 1970s. Most people took church attendance for granted, showing up for worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday without thinking twice about it. Not so 30 years later, says Doug Dortch, senior…
Pros offer strategies for selling your house in a buyer’s marketAll Your Home’s a StageThe Pros Offer Tips for Selling Your Home in a Tough Market By Caroline Brewster Selling a home is never an easy task, but in today’s…
A boardroom approach helps local nonprofits survive during tough timesThe Business of Helping Those in NeedA Boardroom Approach Helps Local Nonprofits Survive During Tough TimesBy Nathan Spicer In this world, finding people who care more about others than themselves –…
Cancer is evolving from an immediate death sentence to a treatable diseaseTurning the TideTreatment Advances Improve Life After a Cancer DiagnosisBy Triston V. Sanders “You have cancer.”They’re the words no one wants to hear, but they are a reality for…
One girl, one squirrel, and an afternoon of potty humor {nomultithumb} Illustration by Marc L. ThomasYes, Virginia, There Is a Squirrel in My ToiletYou May Not Believe How It Got in There, but Here’s One Way to Get It Out …
How can kids learn to accept each other – and themselves? Read a local teacher’s children’s novel to find outWelcome to ‘Newt’s World’Teacher’s Book Offers a Lesson in UnderstandingBy Nathan Spicer As a self-proclaimed “nerd” growing up, Susan Womble recognizes…
