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»contents VOLUME 36, number 3

features 122 Burger Time Even a gourmand can enjoy the gastronomic delight of a biting into a well-cooked, welldressed juicy burger. We’ve traveled around town to survey the offerings of restaurants dedicated to the ground-beef patty, as well as some with exceptional burgers on their broader menus.

130 Student Superstars Seems like the grownups are forever tuttutting about young people’s addiction to technology, sense of entitlement and lack of ambition. Meet a group of 10 students from each of Tallahassee’s high schools who represent the next generation — and reassure the rest of us that, indeed, the kids are all right.

176 BEST OF BALLOT

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It’s time to pick up a pen and let us know your favorite local restaurants, shops and service providers. Make your vote count!

Lucas Denny, representing Godby High School.

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departments

life

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SNAPSHOT Enjoy the tastes of heirloom tomatoes.

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DECONSTRUCTION Digging into history.

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THE NUMERATOR Facts and stats for graduation season.

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39 CLICK Buy virtually

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CHAT Still golfing, after all these years.

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72 MODISH A Tallahassee Top

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SPOTLIGHT Gowns tell Goodwood’s history.

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FLAVOR Forget flowers, make Mom brunch.

83 MIND AND BODY Give

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THE ARTS Making music with offbeat instruments.

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ON YOUR TABLE Got cukes? Make pickles!

85 TUTU TRENDS Summer,

148 CALENDAR Kicking off another season of good times.

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ON THE MENU Sage returns, better than ever.

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DINING GUIDE Eat your way around Tallahassee.

your skin a sun-safe season. a la mode.

91 A Better You The joys of earlybird exercise.

93 HABITAT Take care of the

trees that take care of you.

99 MS. GROW-IT-ALL Grow a

HERE TO HELP Thirty years of easing transitions at Big Bend Hospice.

102 DÉCOR Creating an

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PERSONALITY The Great Connector for Florida’s colleges.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Taking a shot at teaching self defense.

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PARENTHOOD Is Junior ready for overnight camp?

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FEATURE An inside look at campus ADD drug dealing.

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AGENDA Kudos, changes and other business news.

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SOCIAL STUDIES Who’s been seen around town?

169 THE BUZZ Here’s what’s happenin’.

in every issue 20 Publisher’s Letter

22 Editor’s Letter 24 Contributors 27 Feedback 194 The Last Word

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When a burger is properly showcased with a great bun and toppings the result is … delicious. Vertigo Burger & Fries Vertigo burger, featuring a fried egg and jalapenos, is shown here. Photo by Scott Holstein.

Scott Holstein (52), AJ Studios Photography (102), State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory (139)

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special sections

87 Spring Gift Guide

Occasions for celebration are in full bloom, and we’ve rounded up gift ideas for the whole family.

106 Deal Estate

The skinny on Tallahassee real estate, and featured neighborhood, Killearn Estates.

115 Forgotten Coast

In the Forgotten Coast, opportunities about for boat-free foot fishing.

153 Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation

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»from the publisher

Fun Can Make Your Team Stronger Work at our company has picked up and Rowland Publishing is going at a pretty serious pace again. There are a host of new projects to work on and new members have joined the team — and both happenings are good news.

It’s easy to lose perspective when one is busy and moving fast, but the other day Emily, a new member of our management team, shared her excitement at being part of a dynamic team of publishing professionals who care so much about their jobs and the people they work with. It was one of those “wait-a-minute” moments where I realized how fortunate I am to work with people who have such a passion for what they do.

Let’s face it, life at the office oftentimes feels like a Seinfeld episode as certain stressful times bring out a level of humor and commentary that makes you feel like an extra in a sitcom. It seems we deal with a never-ending string of critical deadlines for our publications. And then there are the efforts the team puts forth to help our clients, a continual dance of dialogue, cajoling and reminding as we work to deliver a project that’s as good as it can be.

Humor is the salve that helps relieve the stress of our publishing world, and our team does it so well.

After working under some extraordinary pressure for a few weeks, one member of our team, Caroline Conway — who has organized several social interactions for the crew — suggested we plan a kayak outing on the Wakulla River. Staff, significant others and families were invited to join up for a Sunday on the river.

With one team member nearly eight months pregnant and another not skilled in swimming, I towed my boat to the river, loaded with coolers of food and beverage, and we all set out by boat, canoe and kayak from T-n-T Hide-A-Way’s launch site for a journey through the “real” Florida. Along the way, we encountered a manatee family that was as curious about us as we were about them. For many, it was the first time having a personal encounter with this gentle giant of the river. There were plenty of turtles and at least one alligator sighted.

We made the two-hour journey up the river, lunched on sandwiches together and just spent some time talking about life, family and things totally unrelated to our work. I sat there looking at my coworkers, feeling a special energy and counting my blessings that I have great people to work with.

We spend so much time at work and with our coworkers that I believe making some special out-of-the-office time to enjoy some fun things builds a bond, a team and a “magic” that will help a company find success on so many levels.

Perhaps Rensis Likert, an American educator and organizational psychologist who helped found the Institute for Corporate Productivity, said it best: “The greater the loyalty of a group toward the group, the greater is the motivation among the members to achieve the goals of the group, and the greater the probability that the group will achieve its goals.”

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“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” — Andrew Carnegie

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»from the editor editor’s pick

The End of Another Era

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One of the first personal essays I wrote after being elevated to the editorship of Tallahassee Magazine was a bittersweet reminisce about the experience of dropping off my son for his freshman year at the University of Florida. When this column appears, eight years later, I’ll be heading off to the college graduation of my daughter, Mary Veronica.

I’ve written my last check for tuition (plus differential), room, board, technical fees, health fees, athletic fees (amusing, since her school, New College, has a grand total of two school sports — sailing and Frisbee) and the myriad other nickel-and-dime assessments associated with attending a state school. That’s something I will not miss. We’ll be taking one last trip down the interstate to load up three cars and return home with artifacts from her four-year college career.

I’ve always liked the symbolism of graduation: a ceremony and diploma that closes the book on part of your life, propelling you on to the next adventure. (Check out our Numerator on page 35 for some stats about local graduations.)

So this graduation marks the end of the “Parent’s Weekend” era for me. My children are in no great hurry to start my “Grandparent” era — although many of my friends already reveling in their roles as “PopPop” and “Mimi.” I’m not quite sure what this in-between span will be called. Perhaps the “Getting Reacquainted with My Husband,” “Diving Into Work” or “Finding My Bliss” years.

My children have accomplished much and I’m so proud of them both, as I am sure the parents are of the 10 high schoolers featured in our “Superstar Student” story in this issue. These young people, many of them getting ready for their own graduations, have set the achievement bar pretty high. I invite you to read their stories and be inspired by the next generation.

We’re also taking it outside in several stories that appear in this issue. Terra Palmer and Calynne Hill have scouted out four local homes where the owners have expanded into beautiful outdoor spaces with pools, summer kitchens and open-air “living rooms.”

Ms. Grow-It-All, Audrey Post, has written two stories. The first tells us everything we need to know about trees: where to plant them for maximum shade value, and how to care for them so a summer storm or (heaven forbid) hurricane won’t leave us with downed branches — or even the entire tree. She’s also writing about planning a rain garden, and a city program created to encourage us to build water-holding areas in our own lawns.

And finally, there’s our cover story about the quest to discover Tallahassee’s best burgers. Staffers were assigned to venture out to local eateries and catalogue the merits of the burgers on their menus.

This was one assignment I could sink my teeth into — because I absolutely love a delicious hamburger. Let’s just say I did more than my fair share of research on this one. See if you agree with our assessments, or if you think we’ve missed the boat and ignored your favorite burger.

Felicitations to all the Moms and Dads on their special days — and a hearty “well done” to the graduates among us, especially my smart, beautiful, intelligent girl.

Rosanne Dunkelberger rdunkelberger@rowlandpublishing.com

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For seven of the past eight years, I have served as a member of the selection team for students vying for the Best and Brightest Awards.

It’s a spectacular program that has honored more than 1,000 high school seniors with $300,000 in scholarships for their achievements in a variety of disciplines.

I served with Marjorie Turnbull and Debbie Bergstrom-Breeze, interviewing the students nominated by their schools for the leadership award. It was a stellar group of about 10, and we asked each one to name a person (not family, living or dead) whom they most admired.

One mentioned Mother Theresa and another his grandfather (even though it was family, we let that one slide) but every other person we interviewed named a teacher.

So teachers, as you frantically try to finish out another year and perhaps are feeling overwhelmed, know that you are appreciated. And if you are or ever were a student, by all means … thank a teacher.

Mother Cooks Best When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, potato salad and meatloaf, the “best” recipe is usually the way Mom used to make it. And nowhere is that more true than when it comes to that Southern ladies’ luncheon staple, chicken salad. Lotsa mayo or a little, big chunks or pulverized, yea or nay on pickles and onions … everybody has their favorite.

Me? I’m not so picky; I love chicken salad in all its permutations. So I was beyond thrilled to try out the new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant that popped in Market Street. The franchise was started by Alabaman Stacy Brown and her signature recipe, Classic Carol, is delish. But if it doesn’t ring your bell, there are 14 other flavors that might just tickle your fancy. I plan on trying them all.

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»contributors In his 41 years in Tallahassee, John has traversed a number of careers.

In the early years, he managed an auto leasing company and then started an award-winning ad agency and public relations firm with a 10-year history. Two outdoor advertising companies he founded were highly successful before being sold locally. Then, recognizing Wakulla County was destined for growth, he designed and built Market Square, Crawfordville’s first shopping center. Soon after, he and a partner co-designed Wildwood Country Club, an 18-hole golf course and 49-homesite real estate development. A member of the course rating panel for Golfweek magazine’s “America’s Best,” John is actively engaged in writing about most outdoor activities, specializing in writing reviews of golf and spa resorts. In this and future issues, John will be writing about people who, while not necessarily high profile, have interesting stories to share.

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John Mooshie, Writer

▪ John gives us the Last Word on golf gear and tells us about 95 year-old local golfer Dr. Bert Fletcher.

Chay describes herself as a hopeful craftswoman of the written word and K-9 enthusiast — well, she’s enthusiastic about her K-9, at least. As a recent Florida State graduate, much of Chay’s professional journalistic work has been covering breaking news in and around Tallahassee. But her true editorial gifts lie in in-depth and creative feature work. When she’s not on the clock, her pastimes of choice are being the guinea pig for her boyfriend’s delicious cooking and perfecting the art of the mojito. Gluttony aside, Chay loves repurposing used furniture — transforming otherwise unappreciated pieces of everyday life into something truly unique — watching the same three movies on repeat and Brit Lit trivia.

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Chay Baxley, Writer

▪ Chay’s style shines in the food stories on preparing the perfect Mother’s Day brunch and pickles. She also ran the numbers for our graduation page.

A native Tallahasseean and graduate of Florida State University, Laura worked as an art director in New York City for 10 years in print and digital design before finding her way back home. She joined Rowland Publishing as an editorial designer for Tallahassee, 850 and EC Magazines in 2011. She loves food, travel, photography, the beach and all things French. Laura and her husband William have son, Wyatt, daughter, Chloé, and a puppy named Wally Dog. ▪ Laura’s artistic dust has been sprinkled on pages throughout the magazine with design and artistic direction at the Mother’s Day brunch and Top Salon photo shoots, as well as online content.

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Corrections We regret errors in the March/April issue of Tallahassee Magazine.

The date of Easter this year was incorrect in the Spotlight story on sunrise services. We hope you had a joyous time on the actual date, March 31.

In the Life/Feature story “The State of State News,” we incorrectly identified the parent company of the Tallahassee Democrat. It is Gannett Company Inc. We regret the error. Also, a photo accompanying that story was taken in 1999. The cutline said it was taken in 2012.

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ne of the marvels of modern American life is the ability to walk into a grocery store on any day of the year and walk out with a bright red tomato in your shopping bag.

This convenience, however, comes with a price. Oftentimes these grocery store varieties are bred for their prolonged shelf life and picked while green. While pretty, they aren’t necessarily tasty.

“I think we have no idea what tomatoes really taste like, and the variety of flavors,” says Lilly Anderson-Messec, a certified horticultural professional who teaches the annual “Totally Tomatoes” gardening class at Native Nurseries.

For the true devotee, nothing beats the flavor of a homegrown heirloom tomato.

Many heirloom varieties not only taste different, but their appearance can also vary widely from the red orbs found in a grocery store. They can be tiny, huge, wrinkly, pear-shaped, striped, orange, yellow … even purple and brown.

So, what makes a tomato an heirloom?

“It’s not a definite term, but generally people use the term to describe a plant that’s been coming true from seed for at least 50 years,” says Anderson-Messec. Most of the tomatoes sold in garden centers and in seed packets are hybrids. Unlike an heirloom, you can’t save the seeds and plant them the next year.

Heirloom tomatoes are a pretty good entry plant to vegetable gardening,” says Anderson-Messec. “They’re so rewarding for vegetable gardening because they’re so much better than what you get in the grocery store. When you grow kale at home it’s pretty much the same (as what you’ll find in the store). Probably more tender and tastier, but tomatoes are just worlds away.”

While purists swear by the heirloom, local tomato grower Tom Zingale says hybrid varieties have their advantages, and he plants some in his urban garden every year. Hybrids are more blight resistant, he says, particularly here, where Florida’s humidity makes them more prone to disease.

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It’s way too late now to start from seed or a small plant — intense summer heat is the death knell for tomatoes. Zingale plants his “no later than St. Patrick’s Day,” although some nurseries have larger plants in gallon-sized containers you can buy now that would produce fruit this year.

Your best bet for getting heirloom tomatoes is to buy them at the weekly farmer’s markets around town. A great opportunity to try some of the region's best tomatoes comes when Turkey Hill Farms holds its annual Tomato Feastival June 9. // Rosanne Dunkelberger and Laura Bradley

Local Heirloom Favorites Jaunne Flamme — Fourounce fruits with bright orange skin. Early to ripen.

Speckled Roman — Red with yellow stripes. Meaty, with few seeds and little water. Great for sauces or on sandwiches.

Paul Robeson — Dark purple, it’s one of the few big varieties that is very productive.

Matt’s Wild Cherry — Red cherry tomatoes packed with an intense, sweet and full flavor.

Cherokee Purple —

From reddish purple to brown in color. Larger than many heirloom varieties with an earthy, sweet taste.

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Black Cherry — Dark

purple red cherry tomato that’s more savory than others. Produces tons of fruit throughout the growing season.

Green Zebra — Gold with bold green stripes, golf ballsized fruits often ranked as a top-tasting heirloom.

Egg Yolk — About the same size and color of their namesake. Extra-long vines produce summery sweetness.

Scarlet Topper — Scarlet red fruits weigh 5 to 10 ounces with a mild flavor.

Dr. Marvel — Named for the man who spent 30 years working on this tomato.

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tomatoes the color of an orange sun. Exceptionally sweet and fruity.

Juliet — A grape tomato that is actually a hybrid.

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Artifact Images courtesy Florida Department of state, Division of Historical Resources, Illustration by Saige Roberts

Watch your step, Tallahassee! The ground at your feet could hold remarkable historical treasures.

It has already yielded up artifacts dating back to the days when Hernando de Soto was a winter visitor here back in the day.

Literally thousands of artifacts covering a span of some 2,000 years were found by archaeologists in 1987 during the search for de Soto’s winter encampment.

The site proved to be on and near the grounds of the Gov. John W. Martin House. “After analyzing the 80,000 artifacts recovered, it can truly be said that the history of the Tallahassee area can be read in the strata of the Martin site,” wrote Charles R. Ewen in “Hernando de Soto among the Apalachee: The Archaeology of the First Winter Encampment,” his 1998 book on the subject. “However, it is the de Soto component that led to the furor surrounding the site’s discovery and excavation.” The amazing thing is, an entire two millennia rests within the top foot of soil, Ewen wrote, and “teasing out” the various years of occupation was not an easy task. “The Governor Martin site is not a deeply stratified archaeological site.

Although it was occupied intermittently for nearly 2,000 years, it was only in the last 500 years that more intensive occupation took place,” he said. Here is a look at the soil’s profile (which was excavated in arbitrary 10-centimeter increments), and what was found there.

Layers of History The de Soto Site Offers a Profile in Time

Humic Layer Modern

debris related to the Gov. John W. Martin house. “To the late-19th century and early20th century antiquarian, the Governor Martin site offers an array of pharmaceutical bottles and reconstructable pearlware tablewares,” Ewen wrote. Other relatively modern artifacts included marbles, doll parts, cap guns and 1940s-era metal condom containers.

Gov. Martin’s chauffeur’s driver license (a small metal beltbuckle-like plaque) was also found, along with other items related to the World War II era.

Zone 1 This zone

contained artifacts from the days of the Seminole, and some Spanish Mission relics at the bottom of it, according to archaeologist Dan Seinfeld. The most telling clue indicating a Seminole presence was Chattahoochee Brushed Pottery, Seinfeld said. The Mission presence was indicated by Leon Check Stamped Pottery.

Zone 2 This is where the Apalache Indian/de Soto encampment artifacts were found. This “layer” of the dig yielded evidence that the principal Apalache village, Anhaica, was located here, and that 16th-century Spanish conquistadors were here as well.

Artifacts indicative of the Apalache presence included Fort Walton Incised Pottery, a Pinellas Point (a type of small projectile point), and Carrabelle Punctate Late Pottery.

The most telling relics indicating de Soto’s presence were chain mail, a crossbow bolt tip and chevron beads.

Zone 3 This

zone featured items related to preApalache occupation, and an Archaic-era projectile point was found here.

Artifacts from Zone 2, from left to right: Fort Walton sherd, Pinellas Point, chevron beads, Maravedi coin, Apalache jars

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A Golfing Miracle Rain or Shine, 95-Year-Old Bert Fletcher is Still on the Course — and Playing Well

Looking at his ball on the 18th green, having just made a 9-foot par putt, Dr. Bert Fletcher bends over to retrieve it from the cup. Not so unusual, except that Fletcher is 95 years old — and will be posting a score of 87.

Sheesh, I know many golfers half his age that have to use a special retriever rather than bend over to get the ball. And the score he’s posting is the 16th time he’s scored better than his age in his last 20 rounds. His current golf index of 23.2 would rank better than most golfers in the U.S. Fletcher, a retired Tallahassee obstetrician/gynecologist, is an integral part of the group of golfers teeing off six days a week at either the Capital City Country Club in Tallahassee or the Havana Golf Club in Havana. And what’s really interesting is that, in some instances, he ends up playing with another golfer he delivered some 50 years earlier.

To Fletcher, every day is a day for golf. In 2012, he posted 109 rounds of golf in the 286 days available to play the game, not including bad weather days. That’s about one round every two-and-a-half days.

“I remember one time about two years ago, my son and I went to the club for lunch,” related Murray Wadsworth, Sr. “It was late November or early December, the temperature was in the low 50s, the wind was howling and the rain was blowing horizontally. Bert, sitting at one of the tables finishing a sandwich, saw us and asked if we were there to play. He had already played a few of the holes but the others in his group had quit because of the rain and he wanted to finish the round.”

Dale Brown, Capital City’s golf professional, tells of the time when heavy rains over a three-day period had soaked the course and there was standing water everywhere. Naturally, golf carts were prohibited from being used, but the club allowed walkers to play. Undeterred, Fletcher, then 87 years old, went into the golf shop, picked out a shoulder carry bag

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and proceeded to walk all 18 holes. According to Brown, Fletcher shot his age that day or something close to it.

It may be a rainy day, Fletcher didn’t take up the game of golf until age 65, and then but it’s still a golf day for nonagenarian pretty much picked it up on his own. As a member of Capital City Dr. Bert Fletcher. since 1948, “I took a few lessons early on from Bunk Berry back then,” he said, “but for the most part I just played by trial and error.”

“He’ll still take a lesson now and then,” said Brown, “but he plays enough so that he doesn’t need a lot of help.”

When asked what round or golf shot stands out most in his mind, Fletcher hesitated for a few seconds then told this story: “I was playing the 17th hole at the Grove Park Inn some years ago. It’s a par three located right in front of the resort, and that afternoon there were about 300 people sitting outside and casually watching the golfers play. Well, darned if I didn’t knock it in the hole for an ace. The crowd went crazy, and I was really excited. Fortunately, I didn’t have to buy all of them a drink,” he quipped. For the record, Fletcher has scored a total of three holes-in-one, the other two on his home course. For most golfers, scoring less than 100 is an accomplishment. But to do so at 95 is nothing short of a miracle. n

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Doing Business with Strangers How to Stay Safe and Save Money Using Craigslist

PhotoIllustration by Saige Roberts

By Laura Bradley It is no secret that craigslist.org has been drawing tens of millions in classified advertising revenue away from newspapers every year. The site is simple to use, easy to navigate and cluttered with information from its users — and very little from anywhere else — allowing dwellers of cities large and small to connect as though they are next-door neighbors. But Craigslist is not always as easy as it sounds.

The idea of talking to strangers can make buying and selling an intimidating proposition; job ads on Craigslist elicit a deluge of response, making it harder to stand out. Really, the site’s greatest strength is its greatest weakness: When facilitating connections between people, that can mean both the good and the bad connections.

Luckily, with a little experience, courage and business savvy, anyone can navigate Craigslist safely and successfully. Monica Fernandez-Hermo, a student at Florida State University, has been using Craigslist for eight years now — ever since she needed some extra spending money at the age of 15. Her first sale? A digital camera for a cool $100. Since then, FernandezHermo has become a Craigslist expert.

“I’ve bought a lot of stuff,” she recalls. “I’ve bought furniture stuff, a CD ... three cellphones, a dog crate, household appliances … a dining table for the house … I’ve sold a mattress; I’ve sold a memory foam mattress topper … .”

After finishing the list of items bought and sold off the top of her head, she added with a laugh, “I’m really good with Craigslist; people are actually amazed with me.”

Fernandez-Hermo’s boyfriend, Brock Reed, is an equally adept Craigslist navigator; his most recent sale was a pull-behind, 25-foot Coachman camper. After just two weeks on the site, the camper found its new home — and, in exchange, Reed received $2,500.

When posting the camper, Reed made sure to craft a thorough, honest ad with plenty of good pictures, information on the camper (including specs, wear and tear, and his reason for selling) and contact information. In the end, though, it comes down to price.

“I sold it for the price it needed to be,” he says, adding that he’d priced the camper based not only on what a dealer had quoted him, but also on the going prices of similar campers on Craigslist. “He got a good deal; I got a good deal.”

When it comes to buying and selling on Craigslist, the couple agrees it is important to be bold, but cautious.

“It’s all about taking risks and chances, really — going with your gut feeling and being smart about it,” Fernandez-Hermo says. Reed adds, “Use your head.

Don’t just jump into something … . Think about what could go wrong.”

And let’s be clear — sometimes things do go wrong.

Even Fernandez-Hermo has had brushes with shady people. It had started out well — she found a good furniture set for a very low price.

“My girlfriend did the smart thing and took pictures of each Craigslist post,” Reed explains. This protected her later when the seller, after having met with Fernandez-Hermo and verbally agreeing on the price, tried to raise the price that was advertised. n

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»life Click Tips for Craigslist Success At the end of the day, it’s all business. And like any business, there are always tricks to the trade. Below are the most important habits for successful Craigslist buyers and sellers, supplied by Fernandez-Hermo and Reed.

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1. Don’t fear strangers — evaluate them instead. Classifieds, online or in a newspaper, all facilitate transactions between strangers. Fearing strangers is not productive, but caution is.

Read posts carefully, and assess the information given. If something seems vague or shady, either ask them to clarify it or move on to a new post.

2. It’s all business. Purchasing an item from Craigslist is like any other buy. It’s a business transaction. Maintain a professional approach. It’s not about making friends (or enemies) — it’s about making a smart purchase.

3. Keep your privacy. Don’t invite sellers to your house to show you their items. Meet up in a public place, or, if you must go to their house (such as for larger items), be sure to bring a friend or two, after letting some people know where you are going.

4. The more information they post, the better. When browsing ads, look for pictures and contact information. If there’s neither, don’t bother.

5. Use your common sense.

Remember, “If it seems too good to be true … ” 6. Never be afraid to ask questions. If you want details, ask. And always find out why the seller no longer wants the item. It can be very telling.

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7. Take a picture of the post itself. Posts can be altered, and sketchy sellers can change the post after you’ve made a verbal agreement — or even after you’ve made the purchase.

Taking a picture of each post, with a clearly displayed date, ensures you won’t be accused of cheating anyone later.

For Sellers

1. Only sell from your house when absolutely necessary.

Just like buyers, sellers should always meet up somewhere public. If the item is just too big to move, never post your address in the advertisement. Talk to potential buyers and screen them before disclosing your address. If something seems off, wait for another buyer. And always make sure to have someone with you when buyers come to see the item.

2. Do your homework when it comes to price. Price is everything. Find out what the item goes for new; what used dealers sell like items for; what price similar items sell for on Craigslist. Then set your price accordingly and competitively.

3. Make sure your post has curb appeal. Posts with poor grammar and spelling are a turnoff, and the worst posts are those with little detail. Be specific and clear when describing your item (specs, year it was made/purchased and other basic relevant information), and make sure there is good contact information provided to buyers — either a phone number or an email address.

Pictures are also a must.

4. Make your pictures good.

Bad photos are almost as bad as having no photos. Make sure your photos are as clear as your description. They should be high quality and should show the item from all possible angles.

5. Don’t hide the flaws. Buyers will find out about them eventually. Your best option is to be honest about your item — showcase its strengths, but also mention its weaknesses. Honesty is very valuable to buyers.

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Big Bend Hospice Celebrates 30 Years Compassionate Care, and More

By Laura Bradley The region’s “Hometown Hospice” is 30 years old, but Big Bend Hospice has grown over the decades to a $15-million-a-year operation offering services and programs well beyond what hospices normally provide.

International acclaim and the years of awards tell us that whatever the original team set out to do, it was done — and continues to be done right.

Hospice programs care for patients whose illnesses no longer respond to treatment, providing medical and emotional support to allow the family to make the best of their time with their loved one. The hospice movement in the United States started in 1974. A few years later, a handful of Tallahassee leaders, including Dr. and Mrs. Al McCully and Dr. Jim Beck, decided to bring hospice services to North Florida. After receiving state permission to provide hospice care in eight Big Bend counties — Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla — Big Bend Hospice began offering services in 1983.

Sharon Davidson, Big Bend Hospice’s public information specialist, reflected that the way the organization started is very special: “Some of the nonprofits here started in Leon, and then started expanding out.

We were right there from the get-go. Thirty years in each of these eight counties.”

Big Bend Hospice’s focus continues to be providing compassionate, neighbor-to-neighbor care throughout its service area. With an office and advisory council of community leaders in each county and geographically segmented teams, the organization ensures services are completely in tune with each community’s needs, and carried out by friendly, familiar faces. They also keep

funds separate and local, ensuring money raised in one county provides facilities and care to that county only.

In the beginning, Big Bend Hospice served fewer than 50 patients, with only three employees — most work was done with the assistance of volunteers. Last year, they served 1,741 patients with a total staff of 173.

And this year, the nonprofit has already expanded to 231 employees. In addition to a growing staff and reach, the organization has vastly expanded its scope above and beyond requirements.

“If you come to me and say, ‘I need hospice for my mom,’ I don’t just assign you a person and that’s it. You get a team,” said Davidson.

This team would include a patient’s doctor, hospice nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, music therapists and specially trained volunteers.

Big Bend Hospice goes beyond basic end-of-life care with programs for music therapy, respite care, camps and bereavement services.

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Core hospice services are usually covered by Medicare and Medicaid, but not everyone qualifies for this financial assistance, and the special programs, such as music therapy and chaplains, are not covered under these. Because of this, Big Bend Hospice started a foundation in 1996 to provide financial support for hospice programs, making them available whether or not a family is able to pay.

Music therapy is not required, but Davidson maintained it is one of the most important services offered, and that their internationally renowned music therapy program initiates moments of unity, happiness or understanding for families dealing with difficult situations.

Additionally, Big Bend Hospice makes sure to provide help across its community whenever possible. In late 2012, when Taylor County experienced the back-to-back deaths of two teens in car accidents, the organization sent its bereavement team to help the community and worked with the media to provide a resource for that grieving community.

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“If you come to me and say, ‘I need hospice for my mom,’ I don’t just assign you a person and that’s it. You get a team.” — Sharon Davidson, Big Bend Hospice public information specialist 450 volunteers, Big Bend Hospice’s program is recognized as one of the best in the area.

Recognized as the “Volunteer Group of the Year” by the Tallahassee Democrat, the program trains local citizens, patients’ friends and neighbors to perform many tasks, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, talking with patients and staying with a patient who will pass away in less than 24 hours.

Davidson explained that these programs are what make Big Bend Hospice special — they represent the organization’s drive to provide the best care possible to patients in a difficult transition.

“Since the inception of a basic, skeleton hospice team, over 30 years we’ve grown into an all-encompassing team, definitely offering more than what’s required, and that includes the enhancement of our bereavement team. We’ve come a long way.”

Bereavement services at Big Bend Hospice are diverse. The requirement under hospice guidelines is to provide some sort of bereavement service to a patient’s family during the 13 months after the patient’s passing (anything from sending quarterly cards to offering the occasional bereavement session).

Families in the Big Bend also have access to a full-time bereavement staff. Monthly specialized sessions, including a grief and loss session and a suicide loss session, combined with The Caring Tree Program, which focuses on children and teens, are available not only to patients’ families, but to anyone in the service area who has

suffered a difficult loss in the family and needs help coping. Camp Woe-Be-Gone is another program that allows children and teens to get away, with access to art and music therapy, and also helpful interaction to deal with loss.

While these supportive services can be provided anywhere a patient calls home, some patients need 24-hour medical supervision. In these cases, the patients may move to Big Bend Hospice’s Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House, located here in Tallahassee. This home-like, 12-room facility provides transitional care from hospital to home, advanced pain control, respite care and proper attention when a patient’s condition is such that the caregiver can no longer provide for his or her needs at home.

The Hospice House includes private rooms with home-like furnishings, each with overnight accommodations for one guest. The house also features a children’s playroom, open spaces for families to gather, a Reflection Room available for quiet meditation, a garden and professional hospice staff who can provide required interventions for the patient and/or their families.

“We are the hometown hospice,” Davidson said. “We are the resource for those coping with death … the go-to organization for those dealing with a very difficult situation.”

This will continue, according to Big Bend Hospice Chief Executive Officer Cathy Adkison, despite the changing landscape of health care with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. She explained that Big Bend Hospice is ready for the changes, and is confident about the direction it will take as baby boomers become the organization’s next generation to receive treatment. The organization has recently launched the PEACE Project, which addresses the end-of-life planning needs baby boomers will face before a potential healthcare crisis.

“The future of hospice care is bright,” she said.

“The need for hospice care will continue to rise as baby boomers age. Boomers are experiencing the chronic illness and death of their parents and peers. Big Bend Hospice provides the kind of care boomers want. Care provided in their home. Care that is individualized specifically for them. Care provided at a substantial cost savings compared to mainstream medicine.” n

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Right Man, Right Time Chancellor Randy Hanna Brings Valuable Skills to Florida’s In-the-News College System

By Margie Menzel

The cost of a college education is in the news constantly. Graduates struggle, some for decades, to pay their After a 30-year career student loans. Gov. Rick Scott has challenged Florida colleges as an attorney, Randy to offer baccalaureate degrees for as little as $10,000 in tuition.

Hanna is “making the case” for workforce eduAnd Florida’s 28 colleges, formerly known as community cation and first-generacolleges, are stepping up. Almost all of them now offer fourtion college students as year degrees, and each of those has accepted Scott’s challenge. chancellor of the Florida Fortunately, they have excellent leadership in Chancellor College System.

Randy Hanna.

“I have enormous respect for Randy,” said Broward College President David Armstrong. “His ability to help build coalitions, form relationships and partnerships, build advocacy and get things accomplished is already paying off for our system — not only in the governor’s office, but the Legislature, the trustees, our presidents and the business community.”

Hanna has performed all those functions as the colleges work on a plan to make Florida the first state to reach the national goal of doubling graduation rates by 2020. Board of Education Chairwoman Kathleen Shanahan called it a “transformational opportunity.”

Hanna is and always has been a proponent of the community college system.

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“I am a first-generation college student in my family,” he said. “I know the impact that it has had on my life … I have a special place in my heart for the Florida College System, because it is truly the access point for higher education.”

Perhaps because Hanna keeps his small-town contacts and rural roots, he’s passionate on the subject of access.

“I believe that Florida has an obligation to help ensure that kids like me and those students that I worked with and others are able to receive a college degree,” he said.

Hanna has been chancellor since November 2011. He’s responsible for training people who need jobs for a workforce that must be retooled to draw business to Florida, one of the states hardest hit in the recession. State leaders are counting on him — and by all accounts, he stepped up and then some.

“Talk about a quick learner!” enthused Bill Law, president of St. Petersburg College and former president of Tallahassee Community College. “He’s a great public policy advocate.”

“He’s one of those people who really thinks strategically,” said Karen Moore, a TCC trustee and chair of the Tallahassee-Leon Economic Development Council. “He can pick up the phone and bring together resources — anywhere from the Middle East to anywhere in the U.S.” One of Tallahassee’s most successful attorneys, Hanna, 58, began his storied career as a law clerk at Bryant Miller Olive in 1982 and rose to be a managing shareholder. Under his leadership, the firm grew from three offices to seven and from 10 attorneys and consultants to 50.

Throughout that time, he served as a trustee at TCC, Florida A&M University and the University of West Florida, and as chairman of the State Board of Community Colleges. He also chaired the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.

“His passion has always been education,” said Moore. “He’s seen the college system from the inside and the outside.”

Hanna hails from Gadsden County, where he grew up showing pigs and cattle at local livestock shows. He belonged to the Future Farmers of America and served as their statewide vice president.

And although he attended the University of Florida to study agriculture, Hanna said he might well have gone to TCC. “The Florida College System was designed for students just like me,” he said. “The idea was that there would be a school within 30 miles of 98 percent of the population … for people who were either working or did not have the means to go to a university.”

Hanna, in fact, sold a pig to finish paying for his wife Jerri’s engagement ring. At the time they met, in a food science class, he wanted to be a vocational agriculture teacher. “Chemistry, however, intervened,” said Jerri Hanna.

But the rest was history. The Hannas have been married since she was 21 and he was 22, just as he started law school. They have two children: 25-year-old Curtis, a Florida State graduate headed for law school, and 16-year-old Grace Ellen, an accomplished equestrian.

Education was always valued by both sides of the family, Jerri Hanna said. Her mother won a college scholarship, but it didn’t cover enough. Her father went to war before he finished. When her mother graduated from Rollins College after enrolling at 52 and taking 10 years to complete her degree at night, “I’m telling you, we made an unseemly display,” Jerri recalled.

Randy’s father, former clerk of the Gadsden Circuit Court, “took every training class he could,” Jerri said. “He was always determined to do a good job.”

“He had wonderful parents, deep roots,” Moore said.

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The Hannas keep their Betton Hills home stocked with books and newspapers, Randy Hanna with wife, Jerri, and reveling in discussions with their kids. “We daughter, Grace let them have their own political opinion, Ellen. The concrete too,” said Jerri. “They don’t know how we pig in the yard of vote because we don’t tell them. They try their Betton Hills and get it out of me all the time.” home is a reminder She said her husband has successfully of the one he sold to help finance Jerri’s balanced life and work, family and civic engagement ring. obligations, altruism and making money.

That balance includes athletics. Hanna used to run before dawn with Law and Allen Katz, now the U.S. ambassador to Portugal. And he ran triathlons, which Jerri Hanna said is why they keep a 12-year-old car. “We can’t trade it because it has the Ironman sticker on it. You know how hard that was?”

No one is going to out-work Randy Hanna. Today, as chancellor of one of the nation’s oldest and most successful college systems, he’s the leader of 28 institutions facing immense challenges in the economic downturn.

“When the economy goes down, people go back to college,” Hanna said. “So our enrollments increase significantly, and we have seen that throughout the state. But when the economy goes down, the funding per student — paid for by the state — also goes down.”

Roughly 800,000 students attend Florida’s two- and four-year colleges, which also employ more than 47,000 faculty and staff members. About 66 percent of high-school graduates start their postsecondary education at a Florida college, as do 81 percent of freshman and sophomore minority students.

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Students who earn an associate’s degree are guaranteed transfer to one of Florida’s 11 state universities. Many enrollees are returning students, Hanna said, who often need refresher courses to get up to speed.

If the colleges’ strategic plan were to be approved, Valencia College President Sandy Shugart told the BOE last July, Florida would become the top-ranked college system for affordability, job placement, accountability and partnerships with high schools and universities. He said Florida can be first in affordability by tying college tuition hikes to rises in the cost of living.

“The governor and the commissioner of education realize that the college system can play a major role in training Florida’s workforce,” said Hanna. “In addition to being the primary access point for higher education in the state … you must remember, this is what we do — primarily.”

FCS will request a 35 percent increase in state funding to reach those goals. Both Law and Shugart said they thought Gov. Scott would approve, since their plan had sprung from discussions with him. It’s no secret that Scott attended community college, or that he opposes tuition hikes.

According to FCS, the tuition cost of graduating after four years at a Florida university is $39,095. A degree from a four-year college costs $23,647, while graduating after two years in college followed by two at a university costs $31,061.

Shugart said. “We’ve reached a point — I think, a tipping point — in our system where we’d like to say, ‘We need to restrain the growth in tuition.’”

Hanna also has a strong belief in local interests driving local institutions, and the colleges are designed to respond to local workforce needs. Certificate and degree programs range from auto mechanics to nursing to advanced manufacturing, depending on what the local economy needs to grow.

Again, Hanna’s strengths come in: law, economic development, education, horse-trading — and collaborators all over the state.

“Don’t forget, Randy had a very distinguished record of appearances before the Florida Supreme Court,” said Law. “He literally can walk into anyone’s office and make our case … He is so well regarded, and of course his business took him into every town in Florida.”

“He’s honest, ethical, loyal and brilliant,” said Moore. “He also has great personal skills.”

Maybe that’s why the same phrase keeps popping up in descriptions of him.

“The FCS is lucky to have Randy Hanna as its chancellor,” said TCC President Jim Murdaugh, who narrowly edged Hanna for that job in 2010. “His breadth of experience in education and economic development makes him the right person at the right time to elevate the awareness among Floridians of the role colleges play in providing degrees and credentials that put people to work.”

“He’s the right guy at the right place,” said Law, a thought echoed by Moore.

“I really believe the right people are at the right place at the right time,” she said. “And that’s true of Randy as we are going through a difficult time.”

Jerri Hanna described a commencement ceremony she and Randy attended at Polk State College. It was the biggest graduating class the school had ever had.

“If you can’t feel the joy and happiness and the thrill for those students …. Sixty percent are the first graduates in their families,” she said. “They bring their grandchildren.”

“It’s about the students, and that’s what he loves,” she said. n

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Talon Training Builds Confidence and Skills for Self Protection

By Jason Dehart // Photos by Scott Holstein

It’s night, and you’re walking to your car in the parking lot. You’re minding your own business when suddenly a hooded figure lunges at you from the shadows between cars. Something flashes in his hand. You have nanoseconds to react. You can either become a victim, or do what’s necessary to defend yourself. To do the latter, you need the proper training — and mindset.

“It all boils down to who controls your destiny,” said Charlie Strickland, Leon County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Section lieutenant and co-owner of the new Talon Range, located in neighboring Gadsden County. “Do you want to seize control of the situation? Do you want to live in control of your life and walk the streets without fear? I give (our clients) the means to control what happens to them and their family. If you look like you’re in control, and carry yourself with confidence, you’ll be less likely to be a victim.”

Strickland and his crew of business partners — all current and highly experienced law enforcement officers — have been teaching ordinary citizens how not to be victims for the past four years. Their company, Talon Training Group, offers a comprehensive curriculum of firearms training modeled after the kind given to police. The classes may be a tad expensive ($160 for the popular Firearms Safety/Concealed Carry class), but he says their knowledge could mean the difference between life and death.

Strickland said the company formed around a needed service. Many people had asked him where they could go to take concealed weapons classes, as a requirement for the state-issue carry permit. What few options were available didn’t really impress the 20-year lawman, who has had his share of life-or-death situations.

“We saw an opportunity to help people but didn’t want to just teach a minimal amount of information,” he said. “You don’t want to sell a fallacy. There’s more to it than a gun, a holster and a piece of paper. There’s a mindset, a lifestyle, and if they don’t have the right mindset that can be dangerous. We wrote up a curriculum for civilians based on law enforcement training.”

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Local law enforcement officers have developed a new training center that teaches gun skills as well as a “mindset” for personal safety.

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So far, Talon has trained a “couple of thousand” people in Tallahassee. But they’ve also trained people from Mobile, Northern Mississippi, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa.

“We have people who will travel a day just for a one-day class,” Strickland said.

New Range, New Possibilities

For a period of time, the company rented classroom space and range time from the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy but realized from the start they needed an outdoor range of their own.

They sought a place large enough to accommodate not only classes, but also various types of shooting activities and training. Identifying just the right parcel of land was a bit of a challenge, Strickland said. They had to go into Gadsden County to find it, 100 acres located on the north side of Interstate 10 in a commercial district adjacent to the Ochlockonee River. The new range’s name is Talon Range, LLC. “The beauty of the location is the nearest house is two miles away. There’s no noise issue. The only neighbor is a commerce park. We’ve been shooting here for two months (as of November) and no complaints so far,” he said.

Built in phases, the range will consist of several 15- and 20-yard private shooting lanes with berms

on three sides; 50- and 30-yard bays designed Talon Training Group co-owner Charlie for competitive shootStrickland gives pointing events, a 200-yard ers on shooting a Glock rifle range, a “Hogan’s pistol to Dr. Angelina Alley” tactical trainCain at the Gadsden ing area, sporting clays County facility. range with 18 stations at final build-out, trap range, 3-D archery and standard archery. Range facilities will also include a pro shop that will sell ammunition, holsters, eye and hearing protection and clothing. What they won’t sell is guns; Strickland said he wants to partner with local gun shops, not compete with them.

Another range feature: RV parking. Not for the average vacationer, however. This parking area is for the competitive shooters and other clients the company hopes to attract. Competition shooting events are huge — the National Rifle Association sanctions more than 10,000 tournaments and sponsors 50 national championships every year.

“Special events ought to be a big draw. We’re hoping we can bring a lot of people to Tallahassee.

We want people from around the state and the tri-state region,” he said.

Strickland said the range’s location ought to be a hit with participants. Some shooting events are held in remote locations, he said, but Talon

Florida’s concealed weapon law was implemented in October 1987 and is administered today by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Since that time, demand for concealed weapon licenses has grown slowly but steadily.

But in recent years the demand has gone up dramatically. In 1988, the total number of valid licenses was 32,814.

By 2012, that number had grown to 1 million, with much of that growth happening just over the past five years.

Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Statistical Reports.

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Range will be different. Restaurants, gas stations and hotels are literally just minutes away.

“We want to make this area a destination,” he said.

The new facility ought to see lots of use thanks to a growing list of students, Strickland said.

“We’re up to two or more classes a month (depending on instructor schedules). All our instructors are full-time (law enforcement officers) at TPD, LCSO or Fish and Wildlife,” he said. “We look for passionate instructors; I want people who are passionate about sharing their information and knowledge.”

Operators hope the recently opened Talon facility will grow large enough to host NRAsponsored competitions in the future.

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Cindy Lowell, 51, of Havana and a legal assistant for a Tallahassee law firm, can’t wait for the new range to formally open. She received her concealed carry license last spring after taking a class offered at a local gun show. But, she said, she didn’t feel like that class was sufficient for her and took Talon’s Basic Handgun class that summer.

“I felt the mindset was missing from my (initial) training,” she said. “This is a very serious and important choice I have made and feel as if I could use all the training I can get. Talon’s course filled that gap perfectly, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is even slightly interested in owning or carrying a gun.”

For her, the matter hits very close to home. Their home was robbed in 2011, and it robbed her family of feeling secure in their neighborhood.

“Although we consider our little neighborhood safe, it gave a feeling of being unsafe and opened up the possibilities of how anything could happen and exactly how prepared we are,” she said. “Talon’s training offered much more than the laws they covered on the subject. There were legal scenarios, reallife shoot-don’t shoot scenarios with AirSoft pistols, hands-on range training with 9 mm guns, holsters, ammo, and there was a wide variety of guns to try afterward to see what you might like or dislike. The collective years of experience of the instructors was evident and made the student feel very confident in the knowledge they passed on.” n

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Advice for Getting Your Child Ready for Summer Camp

By Laura Bradley The outdoor activities, the s’mores and bug juice, the new friends, the independence … many of us treasure the life-changing experiences we encountered at overnight summer camp and would love to pass that tradition down to our children. For parents, many questions surround camp — the main one being, “How do I get my child ready to go?”

Age is the first issue — how old should a child be on their first trip? The answer depends on the child, but Derek Hart, owner and director of Camp Indian Springs in Crawfordville, advised that if your child can already stay overnight at friends’ or relatives’ houses with ease, that is a positive sign. Generally, he believes kids age 7 and up are probably ready.

The most rewarding aspect for young campers, Hart continued, is the chance to establish a sense of selfconfidence early in life.

“One of the main experiences at camp is the skill of independence,” he explained. While kids who do not go to camps often must wait to establish independence until their teen years, when they begin spending time out with friends, campers get to explore their own identities, morals and virtues as children — in a supervised, engaging environment.

Once your child is ready, and you have selected a camp that fits their needs and interests, it’s time to start prepping both your child and the packing list. A few weeks before camp starts, start talking about all of the fun activities and classes that await at camp. Emphasize the positives, and address any worries your child has.

If your camper is worried about leaving home, explain that you will be there when he or she gets back. To engage your child in the camping process early on, Hart suggested shopping for camp together and letting the camper make some of the packing decisions and pick out camp goodies to boost confidence.

A few days before camp starts, write a few letters in advance, and send the first to camp so your child will have mail from you on the first day. Hart advised

parents to focus on encouragement and affirmation in their letters, and not to say too much about how much you miss your child, or ask, “Do you miss me?” Stay positive so that your child will, too. On the first day of camp, Hart stressed that while you should definitely stay and help unpack and set up, you should also give your child a chance to get excited and settle in alone.

“You don’t want to linger,” he urged. “Less than an hour” should suffice.

Finally, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared, too. Hart cautions that many children will be homesick on the first day or two and might mention it in letters.

The important thing is not to panic if you start to hear from your child about homesickness. Hart emphasized that above all else, parents should avoid showing up at camp, and instead call to speak with administration about any problems or concerns. Most camps have a homesick policy that parents can become acquainted with. Camp Indian Springs calls theirs the “Wednesday Rule”: if a child is still homesick by Wednesday of their first week, then it is time to give parents a call and work something out.

Most camps, including Camp Indian Springs, are run by counselors who were once campers and were trained from within. They truly loved their camp experience and are there to make sure your child makes their own great memories. The parents’ job is simply to make sure that the camper is ready for it. n

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It’s the Saturday before Finals Week in Tallahassee …

Four young men are working on laptops in the large living room of a house near FSU’s campus. Three are 22-year-old students, the other a 24-year-old freelance writer — me — hired to edit term papers for the students.

They’re working diligently — reading and writing and editing and re-writing, cramming, amidst a galaxy of disarray. Garbage, plastic wrappers and empty fast food bags and pizza boxes are everywhere; price tags, receipts and cellophane are strewn about; empty beer bottles sit on every flat surface, including the floor — there’s no room on the coffee table — and, of course, dishes and bowls and pots and pans, and a 20-inchlong glass bong on a table in the corner. It’s a scene likely similar to many Tallahassee living rooms at this time of year, except for one thing — this is a drug house. All weekend long, students trickled in and out, gearing up for sleepless nights ... each arriving with cash and leaving with a pocketful of amphetamines ... fuel for Finals Week.

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»life FEATURE Buyers cycled through all afternoon, starting with a short-haired, athletic-looking white kid in sneakers who showed up around 11 a.m. He was 19, maybe 20 years old; came in smiling and casually asking, “What-up?” as if the visit required no formality or tact. He glanced around the large living room, nodding and smiling more “What-ups” at everyone, before politely calling across the room to ask another short-haired, athletic-looking white kid in sneakers, “Hey, is it cool if I get like ... seven?”

The second kid replied, “Yeah, man; no problem,” and reached for his backpack. After struggling with the zipper, he tore the backpack open and removed an orange plastic pharmacy bottle. Dumping a pile of orange pills onto the desk before him, he began separating out seven of them — one by one — and buyer asked: “So that’s ... $35, right?”

“No ... $30,” the other replied, “I do five for $20.”

The Need for Speed

Upon inspecting the label on the drug dealer’s orange bottle, one learns the orange pills inside are amphetamine salts — generic for the brand Adderall — a drug doctors prescribe to treat ADHD. A handful of different stimulant medications are used to treat the disorder, all of which do pretty much the same thing: they raise dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain, stimulating the central nervous system in a manner that helps the patient to focus.

Very powerful drugs, stimulants can be extremely harmful if not taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

According to Brad Schmidt of the FSU Psychology Clinic, Adderall and stimulants like it are addictive. “When these drugs are not used appropriately, misuse could lead to a wide array of psychological and health problems, especially for those at increased risk for drug abuse,” he said.

“These include problems with sleep and appetite, as well as problems with blood pressure and heart rate. There is also some risk for serious complications, such as stroke.”

The Drug Enforcement Agency classifies these medications as Schedule II stimulants, and according to the DEA’s website, Schedule II drugs carry a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe dependence. The website gives a few examples of Schedule II stimulants: Adderall (amphetamine), Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Desoxyn (methamphetamine). Baby Boomers might remember the drug by a different name: speed.

A handful of speed will get a stressed-out student through Finals Week, which for many is not really an actual school week, but more like two hellish 48-hour days, with a big time crash somewhere in the middle — or whenever one can find the time.

During Finals Week, a student will typically purchase one pill for each exam, paper or project on his or her schedule. Break a pill in half, and you’ve got a piece to study on and a piece to take before the test. The effects of amphetamines last four to six hours; dosage is based on tolerance, so regardless of whether the pills on hand are 10, 20 or 30 milligrams, an infrequent user with a low tolerance will be satisfied. Naturally, a higher dose will have stronger and potentially longer effects.

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On college campuses in America, it is common knowledge that amphetamines will increase a student’s ability to focus; even giving one a heightened level of enthusiasm for coursework, and the stamina to get through it.

Stretched thin with academic responsibilities and more social obligations than ever before, today’s stressed-out college students are reaching past caffeine with a new kind of voracity. Some students seek help and guidance through proper medical channels, but many turn to the black market, often because preliminary evaluations conducted to diagnose a person as ADHD are expensive and time consuming. And, even if one puts in the money and time, there is no guarantee he or she will be leaving the doctor’s office with a prescription for stimulants.

The FSU Psychology Clinic charges $425 to test a student for ADD/ADHD. Assistant Director of the clinic, Jennifer Hames, said to be tested for ADHD, an individual must call the clinic to schedule a one-hour screening appointment and complete a series of questionnaires about their current symptoms. “The screening interview will help determine whether the individual is an appropriate match to be tested at our clinic,” she explained. After screening, the individual must return to the clinic to complete a personality inventory and then will be assigned to an individual therapist, who will conduct the ADHD evaluation.

Students are often dis“When these inclined to pursue that drugs are not used route — regardless of whether they are simply appropriately, wanting to get a prescripmisuse could lead tion for speed or actually experiencing symptoms to a wide array of of ADD/ADHD. Only psychological and about five to 10 students are tested each semester at health problems, FSU’s clinic — numbers especially for far less than the amount of students on our drug those at increased dealer’s list of clients.

The end result? On the risk for drug American college campus, abuse.” — Brad every student with access Schmidt, FSU to stimulant medications is a potential drug dealer.

Psychology Clinic Of course, these kids aren’t drug dealers in the traditional sense. They aren’t selling street drugs, and there is no gang affiliation; nor are we seeing drive-by shootings or turf wars. Additionally, it can be presumed that, if not prescribed speed, these kids would otherwise avoid illicit business dealings. However, technically and literally — they are drug dealers.

One pill for $5, five pills for $20, 10 for $40, etc. Might sound like a fair deal, but it is actually in the same neighborhood as highway robbery given the fact that a bottle of 60 pills costs Joe College $10 with his family’s medical insurance plan. Selling three pills puts him in the black, and the sale of a whole bottle at his usual rate could pay

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»life FEATURE half of one month’s rent. But of course it wouldn’t, because Joe College’s mom and dad pay the rent.

It is, however, a very good deal for Saturday’s first customer; who after securing his seven amphetamine pills in an empty cigarette box, declared, “Man, I’m glad you answered — my other guy charges $10 apiece.”

Do the math. If a college kid pays $10 for one pill, the dealer covered his cost. Selling the rest is pure profit. At that rate, one bottle could pay the rent and the utilities.

This drastic difference in price results from the lack of a “going rate” in the college amphetamine black market, and there is no going rate because there is no supplier — no infrastructure. The supplier is the dealer, who is free to set any price he or she chooses, because supplies are always limited and stock is inconsistent. When the bottle runs out, Joe College is out of business until the next month’s refill. Doctor shopping doesn’t happen here, because Joe College doesn’t rely on his ill-begotten profits to live — it is all extra money, spent on keeping up with those demanding collegiate social expectations.

In terms of price setting, dealers of street drugs like marijuana and heroin operate on a much more ethical level than these pill-peddling millenials. That’s because, just like any business, the illegal drug trade involves a chain of capitalism: investors, manufacturers, buyers and dealers, all of whom respond to fluctuating markets. Compared to the college amphetamine black market, the cutthroat illegal drug trade actually seems ... almost ... fair. But none of this matters to the non-prescribed, full-course-load American college student, who is eternally swamped; and it especially doesn’t matter on the Saturday before Finals Week.

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Forty-five minutes after the first customer, there was another knock at the door, and two bubbly blonde sophomore girls walked in swearing to God that they were about to die. They addressed all the room’s inhabitants, complaining about midnight deadlines and tests and exclaiming, “Thank God for Adderall!”

Five pills each, 40 bucks. The kid at the desk repeated his orange bottle/orange pill pile routine, and the girls were off to the library to begin a heavy cram.

By one o’ clock I’d finished editing the first paper and was explaining my suggestions when another customer came through with more “What-ups?” and bellyaching.

After buying 10 pills he pulled a joint from a cigarette pack and lit it. This was accepted with enthusiasm, so much in fact that, as a gesture of appreciation, the drug dealer at the desk pulled another orange pill from his orange bottle and gave it to him “on the house.”

Later, the drug-dealing student broke one of his orange pills in half and gave the pieces to his roommates, 15 milligrams each. One crushed his up and snorted it in lines like cocaine, because “that makes it kick in faster.”

“But, won’t that mess up your nose?” I asked. He replied, “No, I don’t think so — it doesn’t burn the way Xanax does,” and chuckled while getting situated with his laptop. The other swallowed his with a sip of beer, and the Finals Week grind was back on.

Two whole hours passed without anything unusual happening but then came a KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK,

KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK, the way police bang on the door on “COPS.” Everyone looked up worried. The drug dealer held up a silencing finger, moved to the window and peered through the blinds.

“Jesus ... ” he sighed and explained who it was. He opened the door and went back to his desk while telling the new customer, “I told you not to knock like that, it freaks me out.”

“Sorry,” the customer offered, “that’s how I knock ... ” Apparently, he too is not usually present during drug deals; otherwise, he would have knocked correctly. Students like him only turn to speed during times of elevated stress — like midterms and Finals Week — apparently getting by just fine without drugs during the other 113 days of the semester. En route to the drug house, these types of customers undoubtedly pass a handful of convenience stores that are stocked to the roof with caffeine and B-vitamins, yet pass them up in favor of stimulants because they are the “go-to.” Speed has become that socially acceptable.

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Of course, readily available caffeine still maintains a solid presence on the American college campus. Students don’t need to know someone, or know someone who knows someone with a prescription to get a triple-shot latte.

However, if that were the case, one imagines that CocaCola would have to reintroduce cocaine as an ingredient to stay relevant because, according to two sorority girls who I introduced myself were kind enough to chat with me, the kids to the pair at Atomic prefer speed — almost Coffee, a pleasant every student they know, in fact. off campus café The girls, both where I’d gone to FSU juniors, asked that I not use their retreat after feeling names, so we’ll call clutter-induced them Betty and Camille. Both are claustrophobia, in the same sorority, after yet another both are very driven, personable and like“customer” sat down able. And they, too, next to me on the are on speed. I introduced myself to the couch and casually pair at Atomic Coffee, prepared and a pleasant off campus café where I’d gone to snorted a line of justretreat after feeling purchased speed. clutter-induced claustrophobia, after yet another “customer” sat down next to me on the couch and casually prepared and snorted a line of just-purchased speed.

I was nursing an “Atomic Latte” when Betty and Camille came in chattering. The girls yakked through the line and also during the production of their smoothies.

Once they’d settled into a table near mine, I could hear the pair rattling on about Finals Week. I tried hard to tune them out, but it proved impossible — they were simply

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»life FEATURE too loud and spastic. Out of sheer boredom, I listened to Betty and Camille chatter on and on … and on about this test and that test; the papers they’d yet to write; why Betty wouldn’t be able to go out Tuesday night like she usually does; their plans for break; and how stressed, sleepless and “haven’t eaten since yesterday but I’m still not hungry” they both were.

Betty is prescribed stimulants and Camille is not, but Betty takes her medication with only a slightly higher frequency than the kid with the heavy knock. With plenty to spare, Betty is more than happy to share her speed with Camille. This is fortunate for Camille, whose doctor recently put her through “this grueling evaluation” before diagnosing her as ADHD, and sent her away with a prescription for ... more tests. Betty, on the other hand, got herself prescribed to avoid the hassle and risk of obtaining speed illegally, an inconvenience she’d endured during her first year at Florida State. Betty’s experience at the doctor’s office was very different from Camille’s.

“It was really easy,” Betty told me, “I just went to my doctor and told her I have trouble focusing — which is true — and she said, ‘Well, you must be ADHD,’ and gave me a prescription for Adderall.”

For many Americans, it really is that easy. Betty said the medication really helps her. So why doesn’t she take it every day?

“Because I don’t want to become dependent on it,” she explained.

“But wouldn’t you do better in general if you took it every day?”

“I do OK.”

Not Just in College

Go ahead and type “Adderall abuse” or “amphetamines” into Google, and get ready to read about some weirdness. ABC News ran a story last June about adult women who abuse the drug, reporting “a 750 percent increase in Adderall prescriptions for women between 26 and 39,” and featured a story about a suburban mother who started using her kid’s Adderall to stay on top of things, and wound up smoking crystal meth “in the bedroom with the door locked; all day, all night — every day.”

What this all boils down to, this dystopian phenomenon that is turning students and housewives into criminals and cretins, is the force that every American lives in pursuit of: the all powerful Edge — the ability to get there first, to work with superior diligence, productivity and composure, to lead the way.

The commitment and drive demonstrated by the drugaddled college students would have made me queasy with Edge-inferiority ... had I not been in possession of an orange plastic pharmacy bottle displaying a sticker bearing my own name, and a prescription for my personal piece of the Edge — Adderall, 30 milligram XR. According to my doctor, I am ADHD — but maybe I’m not; perhaps I’m just lazy. After all, I did earn a bachelor’s degree before being diagnosed and prescribed. Either way, when I sat down to write this story, I reached into my brown leather duffel — like I always do — and pulled out my orange plastic pharmacy bottle, removed an orange capsule and knocked it back with a shot of coconut water. n

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▪ Theresa “Cissy” Proctor, formerly of the Bryant Miller Olive law firm, now serves as the deputy director of legislative affairs at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. As a member of the agency’s senior team, Proctor’s new Proctor role will be focused on advancing the economic needs of Florida in partnership with the governor’s office and legislature.

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food notes ▪ Bruegger’s Bagels, a “fast casual” chain known for its fresh-baked New York-style bagels, has opened its fourth Tallahassee location, which features a new store design concept for the 30-year-old restaurant.

The colors are shades of yellow with tabletops and décor made from Vermont maple, hearkening back to the company’s roots and the source of all of its cream cheeses. In the future, Bruegger’s is planning to double its number of locations throughout the region.

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▪ Chicken Salad Chick recently opened its first Florida franchise in Tallahassee. The restaurant is located at 1410 Market Street, Suite D-3, in the Pavilions shopping center. “This is a wonderful opportunity to get in on the ground floor and be part of what will undoubtedly be tremendous growth of the Chicken Salad Chick concept,” said franchisee Bob Gosselin. “Carolyn and I believe in the product and the concept and look forward to sharing it with Tallahassee.”

▪ Burger lovers, rejoice. Whataburger recently revamped six Tallahassee-area restaurants as part of a makeover program across all 10 states where Whataburger operates. Restaurant exteriors, building and signs have all been updated to emphasize the company’s famous orange and white color scheme.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES ▪ TREW Media, Inc., a video production and photography company located in Tallahassee, received three Gold ADDY Awards at a recent awards ceremony held by the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation. TREW Media took gold in both of the coveted visual elements of advertising categories, photography and cinematography, and for best public service announcement. “We try to put the love into everything we do, which is why our clients trust us to deliver the best product possible,” said Tim Wheeler,

founder and president of the company. Among those clients are Andrew’s 228 Restaurant, whose food photography won the award for Best Photography Campaign. The cinematography honor was the result of a web-based documentary for Whole Foods Markets featuring the shrimp business in the Gulf of Mexico. The third gold was for a television announcement produced for United Way of the Big Bend to help launch their Reading Pals program. TREW Media’s work will now advance to the regional stage at the Ad Fed’s Fourth District ADDY Awards.

▪ Attorneys William J. Dunaway, Scott A. Remington and Richard N. Sherrill have received an AV Preeminent rating from MartindaleHubbell. It’s the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating designation. CPHLAW has Sherrill been an AV-rated law firm by Martindale-Hubbell for more than 30 years, and the firm now has 18 AV Preeminent-rated attorneys.

▪ Centennial Bank’s Khanty Xayabouth was recently promoted to Retail Banking Leader.

Xayabouth is now responsible for the management of Centennial Bank’s retail banking activities and Xayabouth branch banks in the Tallahassee market. Previously, she served as senior branch manager for Premier Bank. Xayabouth is a graduate of Leadership Tallahassee and is active in the Big Bend Homeless Coalition, Habitat for Humanity and United Way of the Big Bend. “Khanty has distinguished herself as a servant leader and is admired by our customers and staff,” said Matt Brown, Centennial Bank’s Tallahassee market president.

▪ Timothy L. Cook is the new president of TMH Federal Credit Union, where he was formerly the senior vice president. He has more than 15 years of credit

▪ Felicia Nowels, a shareholder with Akerman Senterfitt’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice Group and a member of the firm’s International and Latin America and the Caribbean practices, is now Board Certified Nowels in International Law by The Florida Bar. As a Board Certified international lawyer, Nowels is qualified to handle issues arising from the relations between states, nations and international organizations, including business transactions, multinational taxation, customs and trade.

▪ James Gustafson and William Norton, shareholders with the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley have been honored by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013.

Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

business notes ▪ Capital Regional Medical Center recently celebrated the completion of its two-floor expansion, a $15-million project that added 44 private beds. The expansion brings the total of beds in the hospital to 242 and is expected to bring more healthcare jobs to the area. “This expansion represents our dedication to serving the Big Bend region by offering an even greater capacity to care for its citizens,” said Brian Cook, president and CEO. “High-quality, well-paying jobs in health care are an important factor in our area’s economic future and for the well-being of our patients.”

▪ William Patrick, formerly of the James Madison Institute, was recently promoted to Florida Bureau Chief for the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity. As a member of the Franklin Center’s national team, Patrick’s new role is Patrick focused on political reporting for both floridawatchdog.org and watchdog.org, Franklin’s investigative and political reporting platforms.

▪ Ron Sachs Communications has changed its brand to help corporate, government and nonprofit clients navigate an ever-changing media landscape. Sachs

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»life Agenda Media Group will focus on creating compelling multimedia content and using new tools and tactics to most effectively engage its audiences. “The modern communications horizon today continues to widen, evolve and push forward to exciting new vistas and platforms, making it imperative for corporate, governmental and nonprofit sectors to rely on smart and able navigators,” said CEO and founder Ron Sachs. “Today, every organization, every company, every campaign needs to operate like a newsroom, giving the audiences what they need to connect with the rich content they want.”

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Pennington has elected their 2013 firm officers: Brannen, president and chief executive officer; Murray Moore, chief financial officer; Billy Hughes, assistant CFO; Terry Rigsby, secretary; Brandi Dickson, associate and growth committee chair; Brian Newman, human resources/space committee chair; Murray Moor, budget committee chair; Kory Ickler, technology co-chair; Susan Spurgeon, technology co-chair and Steve Roddenberry, current and future space chair.

The firm’s directors are Brannen, Rigsby and Moor as well as Christian O’Ryan, John Pelham, Billy Hughes, Don Conn, Mike Thomas and Doug Bell.

▪ The Tallahassee-based Florida Association of Insurance Agents recently awarded a $5,000 Good Works Fund grant to Disabled Veterans Insurance Careers, a program dedicated to helping U.S. veterans by opening up new opportunities for jobs and training in the insurance industry. The grant will help DVIC teach disabled vets the skills they need in the areas of sales support and cross-selling personal insurance products. “FAIA Good Works Fund is honored to support DVIC’s mission in educating, training and assisting our veterans in the insurance industry,” said Jeff Grady, FAIA president and CEO.

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▪ After a two-year stint working for another company, Carlin Trammel has returned to work for Rowland Publishing as the Social Media/ Systems Management Specialist. During his time away, Trammel worked at a local marketing firm as a project manager and also obtained a Master’s degree from Florida State University’s Library and Trammel Information Studies program. He has returned to Rowland Publishing to boost the social media presence for the company’s publications, outline strategy for online revenue opportunities, and optimize internal systems and processes. n

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Just as the advent of the New Year means resolutions for self-improvement, the arrival of late spring and early summer means bona fide style transformation to show off the fruits of your hard work.

There is an art to a successful transformation, including the ability to incorporate trends, complement natural beauty with cutting-edge technique and create an end result that will work over time.

This ideal blend came together magically for Tallahassee Magazine’s Top Salon winning model, Anna Osborne. Working with Ardan’s Salon, Osborne underwent a complete transformation for the event that included teeth whitening by Dr. Russell Rainey, shopping trips to Narcissus and a dramatic change in hair color. Osborne strolled the catwalk wearing a formal green goddess dress and a tall up-do featuring a loose braid over her shoulder. “I was a little nervous but really excited and curious about what the outcome would be,” she said.

Osborne’s transformation was about as complex as her schedule. She works two jobs, averaging about 70 to 80 hours weekly. Even as she pursues an interior design license, she also volunteers at the Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Service Center. Additionally, Osborne assists a sibling in getting through veterinary school.

Ardan’s owners, Laura Donaven and Lindsey Carpenter-Young, chose Osborne as the salon’s model because of her selfless nature, citing her willingness to give back despite her packed schedule. The duo spearheaded an effort that saw Osborne go from brunette to blonde using Scruples Blazing Hi-Lites and Low-Lites. The salon added caramel, honey, pale vanilla and cool light tones to her locks using foils and a graduated highlighting technique called balayage that made her hair look sun kissed. For the winning look, the salon added extensions for volume and length; however, the color and cut is a transformation Osborne says she is all too happy to maintain.

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This fashion-forward salon, owned by Laura Donoven and Lindsey Carpenter Young, is located in a 1930s-era Midtown home on Monroe Street, with an atmosphere that is both relaxed and modern. Thirteen stylists and a massage therapist/sunless spray tan technician provide an array of beauty services, including hair styling, coloring and extensions, waxing, massage, spray tan and high-definition airbrush makeup. At this year’s Top Salon event, the salon’s original founder and namesake, Ardan Morris, won the lifetime achievement award.

PLAYFUL WHIMSICAL STYLE nna wears David Khan’s splash A print denim pants and white button down BCBG top with Susan Shaw gold earrings. Ardan’s Salon gave her a tousled faux bob and fresh spring makeup.

HAIR LENGTHEN YOUR LOCKS Ardan’s utilizes Simplicity Hair Tape-In extensions and Babe Extensions (applied using a bead). Both are made from 100 percent human hair, are damage free and can be applied in an hour. These extensions are a great option for anyone looking to add length, thickness or just a pop of color. Extensions can cost $300 or more, depending on the amount of hair added.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR: RUSSELL B. RAINEY, D.M.D.

1 Atmosphere The electrified energy was

almost tangible across the University Center ballroom on February 23 as attendees awaited the dramatic transformations of the 11 chosen models preparing to grace the stage. This annual event pitted local salons in friendly competition to see who could accomplish the most dramatic transformation. While Ardan’s took home the crown, each salon displayed raw talent, creativity and expertise within each transformation. Additionally, the crowd enjoyed the musical stylings of DJ Scully, a delicious pasta station, plenty of libations, a silent auction and a few dance breaks throughout the well-attended event.

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Fighting Cancer is hard enough.

When you are fighting cancer, the last thing you need is a road trip.

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Sun Protection Expert Advice for Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

By Chay D. Baxley We aren’t called the Sunshine State because of Floridians’ cheery dispositions. While those brilliant rays may have granted our state its motto, the evidence of their detrimental effects can be found written on the skin of local sun-worshipers and cautious folks alike.

And it’s not just the “young at heart” who should be concerned — the actions people take as children, teens and young adults can leave them vulnerable to sun-inspired cancers decades later in life.

The real objective in the battle of fun vs. safety is balancing sun exposure with a health-conscious regimen — one is worth little without the other. In order to do exactly that, dermatologist Dr. Marc J. Inglese (a Tallahassee native affiliated with Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee) lays out three-step approach to ensure that this summer your skin won’t have to pay the price of having a little extra fun.

1. SHADE “The first and

foremost line of defense in sun protection is always shade.”

The sun is at its brightest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If your day’s plans include outdoor activity during this particular time slot, (and let’s face it, they probably do), then consider bringing an umbrella with you or hanging under the awning. There’s no shame in staying (or looking) cool. It’s a decision both your skin and loved ones will thank you for. Plus, you still get to join in on the festivities, just from a more temperate vantage point.

2. Sun Protective Clothing

“Sun protective clothing is foolproof — it doesn’t wash off and you don’t have to reapply.”

While fascinators might be big in the UK, they haven’t quite made it across the pond just yet and frankly, the tiny, feathery headpieces aren’t all that practical. But a fashionable summer hat can bring a touch of vintage charm to your ensemble (fellows, try an exaggerated fedora, circa 1920s; ladies, look for a wide-brim hat with a floppy silhouette),

as well as adding an extra level of protection to your skin on a hot day.

Before your next beach trip, be sure to add these items to your checklist: wide-brim hat, UPF shirt, UV protection sunglasses and a long, but loose-fitting coverup.

3. SUNSCREEN “Sunscreen should only be your third line of defense, after shade and sun protective clothing. It’s not foolproof. It washes off whenever it gets wet. Even more importantly than that, is that no one puts sunscreen on the way it’s intended.”

Sunscreen … you hated it as a kid and, if truth be told, you’re probably not a fan now. The good news is you may not have to be. According to Dr. Inglese, the only surefire way to successful use sunscreen is to glop it on in an exceptionally thick and downright icky manner, and to do so often.

If the chalk-white nose, cartoon-tourist style isn’t quite the look your after, bump up steps one and two and opt for a higher strength SPF — 80-plus. The increase of strength will make what you do put on that much more effective. n

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Earlybird Exercise Get in the Habit of Morning Workouts, and Reap the Benefits All Day Long

By McKenzie Burleigh I’ve always PracticeD a healthy lifestyle. Physical exercise brings health benefits to my life, and I enjoy it. But many days other things in life would unexpectedly arise, and at the end of the day, I hadn’t worked out.

I found myself missing multiple workouts a week because I was staying late at the office or going on a date with the boyfriend. I decided if being healthy was a high priority in my life, it was time to make some changes. My solution? Work out in the morning.

I had the resolution; now I needed to find a way to make it happen.

I usually woke up around 7 a.m., so adjusting my routine to get out of bed at 5 a.m. wasn’t easy. In the beginning I failed, because a couple more hours’ sleep seemed more important. Comfortable in my bed, I’d tell myself, “I’ll just work out tonight, no problem,” but ... . Well, you know how that turned out.

Will power and desire were not enough to get me to fulfill my commitment and change my routine. I had to take control of influences that got in the way of reaching my goal to become a morning exerciser.

In addition to a more than full-time job as the Marketing and Sales Manager for Rowland Publishing Inc., Burleigh also teaches at Sweat Therapy Fitness. She is certified in Fitness Anywhere’s TRX Rip Trainer®, RealRyder® and PiYo Strength.

Doing a yoga Sun Salutation first thing in the morning, or whatever exercise you prefer, is a healthy way to start your day.

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Here’s what helped me: Start small and build on it. In the beginning, I decided I would work out early once a week and made Monday my morning exercise day.

Sometimes, the hardest part of a morning workout is just getting out of a nice, warm bed — so it’s very important to get enough sleep the night before a morning workout.

I found I needed a bedtime of 10 p.m. — at the very latest — in order to be up and at ’em in the morning.

Next, make a commitment to someone else; let a handful of your family and friends know you’ll be exercising in the morning. For me, being accountable and having support were very helpful. There are many different options to help with accountability, whether you pre-pay for a morning class, make a plan to meet a friend or join a local morning exercise club or run club. Having one or more people who rely on you to show up is important.

Whether it’s a run, walk, class, video or other type of workout, be excited and have fun. I look forward to my morning exercise now. In the beginning I would tell myself, “I can’t wait for my class in the morning!” It wasn’t necessarily true, but like they say, “fake it ‘till you make it.” It’s important to find an exercise you enjoy doing.

You’ll find, just as I did, that exercising in the morning has many great benefits. I was able to get my exercise in at the beginning of the day before life would get in the way.

I had more energy throughout the day and kick-started my metabolism. Studies show morning exercise increases your metabolism, burning more calories throughout the day.

I also found starting this healthy habit led to others. When I exercised in the morning, I would eat healthier throughout the day, and I just felt better. I was happy I had already exercised and proud of myself for doing it. All these benefits make it easy to add more “morning” exercise days. And before you know it, you’ll become a morning workout person, too. n

MORNING EXERCISE TIPS 1. Start small and build on it.

2. Get enough sleep the night before.

3. Be accountable and have support.

4. Get excited, and have fun.

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‘Trees Are People,

Too’

It’s Up to Us to Protect the Trees that Protect Our Homes

By Audrey Post

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e go to court to stop city leaders from cutting down trees along downtown streets to create more parking. We vote for higher taxes to build new highways along alternate routes so we can protect canopy roads. We gather to mourn the loss of heritage oaks when age or lightning sends them crashing to the ground, sharing stories of life’s milestones — first kisses, fraternity pranks, poignant farewells after graduation and marriage proposals — that took place under those lost branches.

“The character of Tallahassee is so different from anywhere else in the state, and the trees have a lot to do with that,” said Ann Bidlingmaier, a longtime activist for tree preservation who moved here in 1969 as a Florida State University freshman.

“When I first came here from Fort Lauderdale, I was mesmerized by the trees,” she said. “I had never even thought about trees, because we didn’t have trees like that in South Florida. Now, I can’t imagine Tallahassee without them.”

Nor can many other Tallahasseeans.

“Tallahassee wouldn’t be fit to live in without trees, and we’ve been battling to save trees here forever,” Sam Hand said emphatically. “The tree canopy keeps it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Trees reduce erosion and runoff — the Red Hills would wash away without them.

They provide a cushioning effect with sound. The noise from I-10 would render Live Oak Plantation Road unfit to live on without trees, because they filter the higher frequencies coming off the tires.”

An arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, an associate professor of landscape design at Florida A&M University and a forestry agent with FAMU Extension, Hand is considered the dean of the local tree preservation movement. A Tallahassee native, he recalls walking to the old Caroline Brevard School, at the corner of Gadsden and Gaines streets, for first through fourth grades, and after that to the newly opened Kate Sullivan Elementary School for fifth grade.

“They were beautiful, oak-tree lined streets in the late 1940s,” he said, lamenting the loss of trees as streets were widened to create parking and facilitate the movement of traffic downtown. “The only reason we still have a Calhoun

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The stress of a driveway over its roots and a long period of soaking rain helped to fell this huge pine tree in Killearn.

ROSANNE DUNKELBERGER

Street Historic District is because Clare Bowen got an injunction to stop the city.”

Bowen was one of a group of Tallahassee residents who literally fought City Hall in 1945 to save the majestic oaks — and the effort wasn’t totally successful. Her house and its magnificent oaks still stand on North Calhoun Street, but South Calhoun was cleared of its trees while the case wound its way through the courts.

(See companion article, “Book Chronicles History of Tree Preservation Efforts,” page 97) Removal of trees on that scale probably wouldn’t happen today, but tree preservationists are ever vigilant — and suspicious. When the city changed its logo from the silhouette of a big shade tree to a highly stylized star — the “star” in the Star Metro transit system once known as TalTran — some tree lovers speculated the real reason for the change was the decline and removal of the signature oaks in front of City Hall that had provided inspiration.

“Tallahassee has been progressive about trees and tree protection, and it’s made a lot of difference,” said Bruce Avery of AAA Tree Experts. “Homeowners need to be proactive about protecting their trees by having them inspected by a tree professional on an annual basis.”

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Trees cause a lot of property damage when they’re felled during storms, and storms with high winds and large amounts of rain, such as tropical storms and hurricanes, put all trees at risk. But those that are unhealthy or unsafe are particularly vulnerable.

For example, V-shaped joints in trees are weak and susceptible to breaking in high winds, but a U-shaped joint is stronger. Trees that lean heavily, particularly over a house, are also a risk. And the risk is not just above ground: Trees whose roots were cut when a landscaper dug a trench for an irrigation pipe or to install underground utilities are also compromised. It’s better to go around or go under the roots —90 percent of a tree’s root system is in the top 18 inches of soil — but many people do not want to spend the time or the money and take the shortest route.

That risk is what drives up homeowners’ insurance rates. So why not just cut down all the trees and remove the risk? Well, when you do that, you’re actually increasing your risk, and you’re lowering the value of your property. Plus, to most people, a yard with no trees is just plain ugly.

“Trees serve as a windbreak, they help dissipate the force of the wind,” Leon County Forester Stan Rosenthal said. “They also protect

against flying debris because they catch it in their branches.”

Trees planted in groups are better able to withstand the force of winds than trees standing alone, in part because of the bulk of the canopy but also because the roots of the trees become intertwined, creating a larger mass of roots that protects all of them.

“There are three factors that affect how well a tree can withstand storm-force winds,” he said, “One is species, because some trees are inherently more likely to break apart; the second is structure, such as V-shaped joints; and the third is tree management. Trees in older, well-established neighborhoods did better than the existing trees in newer neighborhoods, because they had adapted to their environment and they hadn’t been exposed to so much trauma.”

That trauma includes driving and parking heavy equipment over the trees’ root zones, compacting the soil so the roots can’t get air or water. Those little orange mesh fences put around trees to protect them are only postponing the inevitable if they don’t extend beyond the tree’s canopy — the canopy that existed before construction began. Often, the trees are topped, as well.

“It might take 10 or 20 years, but that tree is going to die,” he said.

“That might seem like a long time, but how many years did it take for the tree to grow that large?”

Choosing a Tree Service

So who is qualified to inspect trees? Arborists who are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Rosenthal said. “It’s a way to check credentials and a level of knowledge. Just because a guy has a chainsaw and a sign on his truck doesn’t make him an arborist.”

The Leon County Extension Service has a guide to hiring a tree service posted on its website, leon.ifas.ufl.edu; just click on the “Forestry/Trees” link, and you’ll see the headline. Local companies that employ certified arborists advertise

tree 411

Tips for Growing Sturdy Trees ▪ Pick the right location for your tree. Think abou the mature size of the tree, and don’t plant it too close to the house or underneath power lines.

▪ Make sure you plant it at the proper depth. Many people plant trees too deep.

▪ Start pruning trees while they’re young to ensure they grow tall and strong. Remove weak or crossing branches; trees will heal more quickly from smaller pruning cuts while young than the larger cuts that will be needed if you wait.

▪ Get your trees inspected every year, or every other year, by a qualified tree professional.

Source: Bruce Avery, AAA Tree Experts, and Mike Cross, ArborWorks

Trees for Strength and Stability

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Tree selection depends greatly on where it will be planted, but these trees tend to do well in our area: ▪ Oaks. Live oaks are quite popular, but for tree diversity, try swamp chestnut oak and post oak from the white oak family, or Shumard oak, sandhill oak or Southern red oak from the red oak family.

▪ Bald Cypress Competes best in wetlands but does very well in upland, drier locations.

▪ Magnolia species ▪ Sparkleberry ▪ Fringe Tree ▪ Dogwood. Many Tallahassee dogwoods died about 15 years ago, but it wasn’t from dogwood anthracnose, which killed dogwoods at higher elevations but never was found here.

Dogwoods have a life span of about 40 years and the trees decline and die naturally. Also, dogwoods need to be planted as an understory tree with partial sun and afternoon shade.

Source: Stan Rosenthal, Leon County forester

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it. Extension foresters will come to your home and advise you on the health and Tree removal, or tree care? Know the difference safety of your trees at no charge, but they when you’re calling a won’t make recommendations. professional for advice.

Avery, one of the first arborists in Leon County to gain certification, said many companies are in the tree removal business, not the tree maintenance business, and that can make a difference in the advice given.

“For example, my employer has a good business in tree removal.

My job is to build his tree care business,” said Avery, who is also an experienced landscape designer. “If you call a tree service for a free estimate on taking down a tree, you know what you want. If you call and want my opinion about a tree, that’s consulting.”

Both Avery and Mike Cross, owner of ArborWorks tree service, said they try to educate homeowners about the risks their trees may pose and advise them on ways to mitigate or reduce that risk.

“I’ve been known to do my crazy dance to demonstrate how an improperly pruned tree is vulnerable to the wind,” said Cross, who also is an ISA-certified arborist. “Outdated pruning methods contribute to the problem.”

For example, removal of lower limbs is common to create a shade tree, but some services lift the canopy too high, he said. Those lower limbs act as a catch basin for falling debris and work like shock absorbers. Removing them makes the upper limbs more susceptible to a whipping effect, which can cause the tree to snap.

Cross recommends the treesaregood.com website for homeowners to educate themselves about trees.

Trees and History

Longtime Tallahassee residents still talk about the damage wrought in 1985 by Hurricane Kate, the only hurricane to hit the capital city directly. The storm, which came ashore near Mexico Beach in late November and headed northeast, still had Category 1 winds when it blew through Leon County, toppling trees and ripping down power lines.

Donna Blanton, now a local attorney specializing in administrative law, was a Tallahassee reporter for the Orlando Sentinel in 1985.

About one-third of Tallahassee’s residents spent Thanksgiving, a week after the storm, without power, she wrote; and by then, the novelty had long worn off: “If I wanted to live like this I would move to Guatemala,” shouted lawyer Alan Katz on Tuesday, five days after Hurricane Kate knocked

out the electricity in his neighborhood. “The ineptitude of the city utility people is driving me crazy. I’m thinking of running someone for city commission with a slogan of ‘More Power to the People.’ ” Katz himself ultimately ended up on the City Commission, and now serves as U.S. ambassador to Portugal.

Hurricane Kate was still vivid in the memories of many Leon County residents when Rosenthal moved to town in 1988. “A lot of people wanted to talk to me about their trees, about what happened with Kate and whether their trees could withstand another storm like that.

“People here really seem to appreciate trees and what they add to the quality of life,” Rosenthal said. “That’s why they get concerned when they see ads for a pest control company saying Spanish moss is bad for their oak trees and should be removed. Not only is it an epiphyte, meaning it’s not damaging the host plant, it’s also the ‘canary in the coal mine’ about larger environmental issues. Giant oak trees draped with Spanish moss just say ‘Tallahassee.’ ” Journalist Bill Cotterell recalls his introduction to Tallahassee’s culture of trees. He was fairly new to the staff of the Tallahassee Democrat when the famous May Oak in Lewis Park split down the middle and fell into the street in August 1986. A piece of Tallahassee history had fallen: May Queens were crowned beneath its branches for more than 100 years. When he arrived at the scene, he said, “A lot of people were cutting of twigs and telling me stories about how they had their wedding photos or graduation events there.”

But when he first got the call from Sal Recchi, one of the Democrat’s editors, Cotterell had to be convinced news had happened.

“I asked what was the story, and he said a tree had fallen over. I didn’t understand and asked again, and Sal said one our trees had fallen over,” Cotterell said. “The third time we had that exchange, I realized that this was important — that in Tallahassee, trees are people, too.” n

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Book Chronicles History of TreePreservation Efforts “The Live Oak Trail,” published by Carolyde Phillips O’Bryan in 1999, describes in great detail the history of Tallahassee’s tree preservation efforts, particularly in the 1930s and ’40s, when many businessmen and civic leaders believed the huge oaks had to go to make room for downtown growth.

O’Bryan’s aunt, “Sister” Caroline Croom Edwards Elliot, kept a scrapbook of court documents, letters and newspaper clippings was the foundation of O’Bryan’s extensive research for the book. Members of some of Tallahassee’s most prominent families fought to save the trees, including Ruby Diamond,

Dr. Henry Palmer, Will and Bershe Meginnis Oven, and Mrs. Guyte McCord.

The tree battles were the cause of much marital disharmony, according to the book.

Many of the women who hosted luncheons as part of the Live Oak Trail tours, a series held to focus attention on the ancient trees and the need to preserve them, were married to the men who were petitioning the city to have to the trees removed to create more parking.

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By Audrey Post Q: My backyard has a moderate slope that turns into a small stream when we have a heavy rain. A friend suggested installing a rain garden, but I’m not sure what that is or how to start.

What do you suggest?

A: Rain gardens have multiple benefits for your garden and for the regional environment. They slow the runoff of storm water from your property, reducing the risk of flooding in the yards and streets of neighbors whose property is downhill from yours. They also help filter the rainwater as it passes through the layers of soil and subsoil, so it’s cleaner when it reaches underground reservoirs and aquifers. Rain gardens also help keep your topsoil and mulch on your property, saving money since you don’t have to replace them every time we get a big rain.

Storm-water runoff is a serious problem that contributes to increased pollution in our lakes and streams, particularly because it washes excess fertilizer and chemicals from lawns and gardens. Supplemental phosphorous, in particular, has harmful effects on aquatic life and the health of the North Florida’s numerous springs.

Phosphorous is key for making plants bloom — it’s the primary ingredient in “super-bloom” fertilizers and the middle number in the three-digit fertilizer formulas.

Because most of the soil in our area has an abundance of phosphorous, any additional phosphorous applied in fertilizer and weed-and-feed products simply runs off and eventually enters the water supply. Agricultural and horticultural specialists at state universities now recommend a general-use fertilizer with a formula of 15-0-15, instead of the 10-10-10 that was the standard for years. Thus, building a rain garden on your property reaps benefits for you and your community.

At its most basic, a rain garden is an arrangement of plants in a basin that holds water for anywhere from two hours to two days, allowing it to seep slowly into the soil.

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how it sheds water, including whether you have gutters and downspouts to direct that runoff; the size of impervious surfaces on your property such as concrete sidewalks, patios and driveways; and how much rainfall you get.

Your rain garden needs to contain plants that can stand “wet feet,” or having standing water around them, for a while. Ideally, these plants also thrive when they’re not in standing water, but you probably will need to water them in a drought situation. Although it sounds like a contradiction, a surprising number of plants can fit the bill.

You also need to take into consideration the light level of your proposed rain garden location. Is it in shade or full sun? In our hot, Zone 8b USDA zone, full sun means getting at least six hours of direct sun a day. Or is it in shade part of the day, or high shade — the kind provided by tall pines — most of the day?

If you have enough room on your property, large trees such as bald cypress thrive in standing water but also do well in upland, drier situations, making them ideal for rain gardens. For small urban yards, a weeping bald cypress has the same great qualities but grows to only 10 or 15 feet tall. It’s best to plant the trees when you plant the rest of the garden, to avoid disturbing the roots of existing trees and potentially damaging them. Shrubs, perennials and groundcovers help create diversity, just as in any garden.

There are a number of books and websites that contain a wealth of information on rain gardens.

One in particular, “Rain Gardening in the South” by Helen Kraus and Anne Spafford (Eno Publishers,

Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4: “Public Places, Private Spaces, the Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour.” Garden Symposium on Friday and Home & Garden Tour on Saturday. Tickets are $75.

Tickets and more information are available online at apalachicolahistorichometour.org.

Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to noon: Demonstration Garden Open House, Leon County Extension Service, 615 Paul Russell Road, featuring guided tours, informational booths, interactive educational displays, door prizes and entertainment.

Free. Go to leon.ifas.ufl.edu/ for more information.

Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tallahassee Daylily Society’s Annual Daylily Show, Dorothy Oven Park. Show open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Thursday, May 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Horticulture Program and Plant Exchange, Tallahassee Garden Club, 507 Calhoun St. A late-afternoon plant exchange will be held from 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour of Gardens to benefit Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road. $25. Day begins with continental

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Closer to home, there’s an excellent resource at the city’s TAPP program, which is an acronym for Think About Personal Pollution. For the past several years, TAPP has awarded reimbursement grants to Tallahassee homeowners for installing rain gardens with up to $175 for plants, compost and mulch. It’s the only program of its kind in Florida.

The grant application cycle opened in March this year and will remain open until the pot of money has been exhausted, said Karen Rubin, TAPP’s project manager. “This year, we’re going to be able to help even more people. We have money to cover reimbursements for 60 gardens.”

In addition to reimbursement, the program since 2011 has included the services of landscape architect John Gorham, who conducts site visits and designs the rain garden for grant recipients.

“We started out doing maybe 20 grants a year, but we increased to 30 a year in 2011 and 2012,” said John Cox, program manager for the City of Tallahassee’s Stormwater Pollution Reduction Program.

“It makes a difference. A 10-by20-foot rain garden, 200 square feet, that holds 6 inches of rainwater can reduce runoff from a quarter-acre, single-family site by 20 percent.”

It’s a good family activity, he said, “getting the kids out to help dig the garden and install the plants.”

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breakfast at the Maclay Gardens Visitors’ Center at 9 a.m. Check friendsofmaclaygardens.com for details.

Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.

Ms. Grow-It-All, aka Master Gardener Audrey Post, will lead a workshop on container planting at Tallahassee Nurseries.

May and June Garden Chores • Replace any remaining cool-weather annuals, such as pansies and snapdragons, with summer flowers, both annuals and perennials. Daisies, coneflowers, torenia, salvias and an assortment of lilies — canna lilies, daylilies, stargazer and Asiatic lilies — will provide color and can take the heat.

• Fertilize citrus before the end of May. Citrus produced well last year because of ample rainfall, so take a lesson and make sure you water sufficiently if it’s dry.

• Continue planting summer vegetables, including melons, pole beans, tomatoes, okra, peppers and eggplant.

• Prune azaleas after blooming but before Fourth of July.

• Mulch planting beds to conserve moisture and keep roots cool as the weather gets warmer.

• Don’t forget to wear a hat, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water as you work in your garden. © 2013 Postscript Publishing, all rights reserved. Audrey Post is a certified Advanced Master Gardener volunteer with the University of Florida IFAS Extension in Leon County.

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Homeowners, he says, are expanding the livable area of their homes by creating “rooms” outside on the lawn, porch or patio. And unlike the white resin chairs and tables of yore, many are investing in stylish, customizable outdoor furniture that mimics indoor décor. The trend also includes elaborate kitchens for summer fun and impressive fireplaces for the cooler months. And instead of wallpaper and artwork, people are investing in landscaping to provide a beautiful backdrop.

“People are spending more and more time outdoors. That’s why the outdoor enjoyment product arena is growing so fast,” he says. “It’s nothing for some people to spend $8,000 to $14,000 on a patio group. Eight years ago you probably wouldn’t see that.”

Pittman’s store carries several upscale lines designed to weather the elements, with the look of wood, wicker and wrought iron that’s actually a PVC compound or aluminum.

Cushions in dozens of fabric choices are now made of colorfast acrylic yarn that won’t fade or be bleached by chlorinated water.

Like just about every business, Pittman’s took a wallop during the recession, but it wasn’t all bad. “Anything past that back door tends to be last on the spending list, because it’s pure pleasure,” he says. “The upside to that is people aren’t going on vacations as much, so their vacation is in their backyard around the pool.”

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Killearn estates City of Tallahassee

By The Numbers

The total population in Killearn is about 30,355.

The median age for a Killearn resident is 25.31 years old.

Whatever Your Lifestyle, Killearn has a Neighborhood for You

By Laura Bradley In 1964, J.T. Williams and partners Mallory Horne and Bill Cartee bought 3,800 acres of what was then Velda Dairy Farm property, located at the northeast corner of the city — at the time a relatively undeveloped, uninhabited section of town. This was the beginning of what would eventually become Killearn. It was also a very bold move.

“I thought, ‘What are they doing building so far out?

Nobody is going to buy out there,’” remembered Virginia Glass, realtor with Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin Inc. At the time, Tallahassee was a much smaller city, with a population around 65,000, Glass said. The area was far from the city center, as well as shopping, which made the development a risky venture. Contrary to the naysayers’ predictions, Killearn flourished; Killearn Estates, Killearn Acres and Killearn Lakes are now the county’s largest subdivisions; with about 3,800 homes between all of Killearn’s neighborhoods.

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one-story brick, later homes built in the ’80s and ’90s feature stucco exteriors, and now Hardie board is the material of choice. New units of platted land have developed over time, and all have been well received.

The neighborhood’s location has become increasingly desirable, as it is now located very close to shopping, churches and popular schools.

While some of Killearn’s oldest homes, around 50 years old, might feel a bit dated, owners also take great pride in their homes, keeping them in good condition — a plus for most buyers today, who might not have the time to undertake large renovation projects. The neighborhood also has an active board that works hard to assure homes are maintained according to the subdivision’s covenants and restrictions. The large yards, some of which can be around three quarters of an acre, are another attractive feature in some of the older subdivisions. Homeowners’ annual maintenance assessment cont. on pg. 112 is an exceptionally reasonable $100.

The average household makes about $92,558; the median income under 25 is about $63,412.

The average household holds about a $549,287 net worth.

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Deluxe Design Creates a Tallahassee Treasure Only one word describes this property: luxury. Located on seven acres of privacy in Moore Pond, this home leaves little — if anything — to be desired.

First, there are the basic numbers: The house boasts five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and a three-car garage housed in two stories and 6,923 square feet. Three of the bedrooms are master suites, one with a self-contained kitchenette (two master suites are downstairs, and the other, with kitchenette, is upstairs). Another bedroom is a guest room with a separate entrance.

Then there are the additional features and upgrades: indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a gaming room and a true theater room. Additionally, tremendously high ceilings and beautiful molding throughout the house make it as gorgeous as it is spacious. The home itself is a world-renowned plan by Sater Design.

For outdoor entertainment, the yard and gardens offer relaxing, fresh space for the family nature enthusiast, while a rock garden complements a country club-style pool for outdoor relaxation, recreation and meditation.

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This is a unique home in the local real Address: 6986 estate market, and its location in the Ox Heartland Circle Bottom area only adds to its value. Kevin List Price: $2,395,000 Davis, the agent representing this house ($345.95/sq. ft.) and a top producer with The Naumann Group, pointed out, “This home is Square feet: 6,923 located in one of the exclusive northBedrooms: 5 east gated communities and is attractive Bathrooms: 5 1/2 because of the limited amount of supply in this price range.”

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Golden Eagle Home Sells in Just Three Days It might be surprising, or even unbelievable, to hear about a house selling in three days, but in this case it was not too good to be true. In that short time, this Golden Eagle gem sold for only $28,000 below its $715,000 asking price.

There was a lot to like about the house, said Realtor Yvonne Howell of Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin, who represented the buyer.

The house is situated on almost an acre of waterfront property, just a stone’s throw away from Golden Eagle’s clubhouse, pool and tennis.

“What they loved was really the floor plan and the location; they really liked the Golden Eagle area,” said Howell.

The floor plan offers plenty of space, with four spacious bedrooms, an office, a bonus room and four bathrooms spread over 4,000 square feet.

The outdoor living area (including a saltwater-filtration, screened pool) is situated to let the space act as an extension of the rest of the house, visible from many vantage points.

“The living spaces wrap around the screened pool with glass enclosures, which brings the outside in for a very relaxed feel,” explained Howell.

The master bedroom’s position on the Quick Look opposite end of the house from the other bedrooms affords privacy, which, along Address: 2146 with the nice office, was another key Golden Eagle selling point. “The house just flowed,” Drive West Howell noted. Its layout was all that her buyers were looking for.

List Price: $715,000 Additionally, updates in the kitchen ($170.36/sq. ft.) and bathrooms with “the most current and up-to-date products” were a nice Sold For: $687,500 touch. The kitchen is particularly unique, ($163.81/sq. ft.) with three ovens — a welcome abunSquare feet: 4,197 dance for the buyers, one of whom loves to bake. The kitchen’s central location Bedrooms: 4 also made it perfect for both family living and entertaining.

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The house is impressively conQuick Look structed for energy efficiency, with 12-inch-thick exterior walls made List Price: $1,475,000 from 8-inch masonry block covered ($343.33/square foot) with 4-inch brick, concrete pilings and cross beams, and floors of 8-inch Year Built: 2002 hollow-core concrete deck panels. The Square feet: 4,334 ground level features a heated/cooled game room, a screened area for fish Bedrooms: 6 cleaning and cooking with seating Bathrooms: 3.5 for eight people, and a garage. Six bedrooms offer more than enough Contact: Century 21 sleeping space for a large family, and Collins Realty, (850) 4,334 square feet promises plenty of 927-3100, century21colliving space, too. linsrealty.com

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When the housing market peaked in the mid-2000s, home values were highly inflated. Many people who bought or refinanced during that time are now underwater simply because they had just started paying their mortgage (or newly negotiated mortgage), when the value of their home plummeted with the crash.

Luckily, there are a few paths to get back in control, depending on your situation. Those who aren’t planning to move can wait it out and continue to make their house payments, but many would prefer a more proactive approach.

If you’d like to renegotiate and take advantage of today’s incredibly low interest rates, refinancing could be the answer.

“Refinancing is possible for underwater borrowers,” said Dana Cummins, president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Tallahassee. “There are several new programs in place, and it all depends on who backs your loan.”

Refinancing options are available for your current home, investment property or even a second home — no matter how underwater you are. Start by evaluating your present situation: Are you up to date with your monthly payments? If not, before you try to refinance, you need to contact your loan servicer and work with them to discuss modification options, and see what you can work out to get back on track. If you’re up to date, find out who backs your mortgage and go from there.

And remember, you don’t have to go with your loan servicer. Shop around and see who can give you the best deal.

“I think people are very cautious when it comes to refinancing. There is so much information available on the Internet about programs and rates,” Cummins noted.

“Even if I do not end up working with a client, I do urge them to work with a local lender to establish a relationship. I definitely have seen an increase in refinances over the last few months, as rates have been so fantastically low. It’s giving people good cause to go ahead and look into it.”

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In Leon County, the median number of days on the market dropped 1.8 percent between February 2012 and February 2013.

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The neighborhood’s population is as diverse as its architecture, ranging from young families attracted by good schools, to university professors and professionals in various fields.

Glass believes the neighborhood’s diverse array of housing types — grand homes, zero-lot line and attached units, townhouses, waterfront and golf course homes, and more has largely contributed to its success and longevity. “There’s something for everyone, and that is what kept it in such a positive growth position over the years,” she explained.

The one thing the neighborhood left behind in its past was its horses.

In the beginning, the area near the Killarney Way roundabout was designed for horse stables; and the neighborhood’s first unit had easements at the back of properties designated for horse riding. In the last couple decades, the space dedicated to horses became another subdivision, Glass remembers. But the golf courses remain, and the abundance of green grass and old trees provide the neighborhood a peaceful, country club feel.

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This early Killearn Estates home, built in 1965 at 2234 Killarney Way, has seen its value soar and then come back down to earth on the housing market roller coaster. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an area of 2,570 square feet, the home’s value has fluctuated from its original price by as much as $246,000. The chart below lists selling prices in 1978, 1989, 1999 and 2007 as well as its asking price when it was listed in 2012.

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It’s Just Business

Growing Coton ▪ The homegrown giftware and décor company Coton Colors was enjoying a banner year in 2012, and the lease was up on their company offices in an industrial area on Garber Drive.

Business owner Laura Johnson decided it was time to buy a headquarters for her 18-year-old company and found the perfect

photo courtesy Linley Paske (coton colors)

Fountain with handmade, painted and fired tiles.

spot, purchasing an unfinished, bank-owned building for $415,000 in July 2012 at 2718 Centerville Road.

The move increased Coton Color’s corporate office and design center space from about 3,000 to 11,000 square feet.

The two-level building, which formerly housed a commercial furniture business, was about 20 years old and in the midst of being renovated when the Gateway builder went bankrupt. After the sale, Childers Construction built out the interior in 60 days, and Coton Colors moved in Dec. 26. While the bottom level of the building — which houses the sales staff, a small warehouse for samples and a photo studio — is more traditional offices, the upstairs design center is truly unique.

Before the original renovation was halted, the space was planned to be a builder’s showroom, with a variety of ceiling and doorway designs.

Johnson decided to retain these features, creating an eclectic look to the offices and open spaces that are conducive to collaboration, as well as a multitude of meeting spaces.

Changes at Carriage Gate ▪ Georgio’s restaurant, a tenant at Carriage Gate for nearly 20 years, has moved out, concentrating the entire restaurant operation at Georgio’s Apalachee Parkway location. This leaves another unit up for grabs in the shopping center.

▪ Also relocating is the Leon County Tax Collector office. This space will be filled with the much-anticipated specialty grocer Trader Joe’s, which should open following construction between October and December of this year.

▪ The Florida Bank building, which has been vacant for over a year, is being torn down, and in its place will be 74 new parking spaces, says Patrick McKinley, leasing agent for Regency Centers. The entire parking lot will be resurfaced, and the façade will be redone, giving this Tallahassee shopping center a fresh face for its new tenants.

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Trending ▪ Downtown continues to have the strongest and highest valued commercial spaces in Tallahassee. The market’s small size, combined with the difficulty and cost of new construction, has kept values relatively high, but vacancy is still around 18 percent — the highest it’s been in 20 years, according to Jimmy Nystrom, an agent at NAI TALCOR. Rates for Downtown’s “Big 5” class A buildings (Highpoint Center, 215 S. Monroe, Monroe Park Tower, Alliance Center and the League of Cities Building) dropped a little but still start around $26/ square foot, compared to $24/square foot in 2003 and more than $30/square foot between 2006 and 2009. n

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But what’s the “best” outdoor furniture for you? What do you look for? How do you shop for outdoor furniture to make sure you receive a good value for your investment?

Outside of determining whether your outdoor space will focus on sophisticated entertaining or youthful recreation, key furniture considerations include: comfort, style/color, materials/construction and price.

To start, consider how much comfort you want. While sleek sling, strap, wrought iron or wood-only designs might have a “look” you enjoy, compare them with deep seating cushionstyled chairs or sofas and consider how much time you may spend seated outdoors.

Outdoor furniture styles range from contemporary to classic-styled elegance. This year, classic

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designs are forecast to be most popular. Gray will be recognized as the leading “neutral color” and highlight colors will be full of tangerine and emerald green shades.

Durability of your furniture is another key issue. How long do you want your outdoor furniture to last?

The answer will usually be dictated by the materials from which it is made and the product warranties you’ll receive. Each material has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, while wood is very attractive, it usually requires more sealing/staining or other maintenance to combat damage from moisture and temperature changes.

Wicker or “rattan” furniture is strong, stable, beautiful and relatively easy to maintain. Yet, painted rattan will need touch-ups throughout the years.

There’s also wrought, cast or tubular aluminum. While all aluminum is essentially rust-free and low maintenance, aluminum can be affected by air pollutants and discolor or develop a pitted Meadowcraft Outdoor Set

Wrought iron furniture is very popular at Turner’s Fine Furniture and Meadowcraft, Inc. is one of the leading domestic producers of that type of casual outdoor furniture.

or rough surface over time.

Wrought iron is a durable and strong iron alloy. However, unless coated with a sealer and/or paint, wrought iron is subject to rusting.

When it comes to seat cushions, weather resistance, washability and color retention are just as important as durability when selecting what’s right for you.

And then there’s price — often the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to outdoor furniture.

In short, shopping for outdoor furniture is not unlike shopping for furniture inside your home!

Finding a retailer who can help you find the look and comfort you want, at the price you can afford, is key.

“We always promise ‘Unlimited Possibilities…

Unbeatable Values’ at Turner’s,” said Austin Turner, co-owner of Turner’s Furniture. “So we have a large selection of outdoor furniture now in stock in a range of prices to help people make their choices for a truly fun and relaxing outdoor experience.”

Don’t fret, this cattle egret won’t give away your secret fishing spot in Wakulla County

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WAKULLA COUNTY OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES — EXPLORE WAKULLA’S NATURAL WONDERS! Whether you’re interested in exploring natural trails, windsurfing and sailing on coastal waters, relaxing on quiet beaches, swimming and diving in beautiful natural springs, or kayaking down a river, Wakulla County is the place to be. The diverse environment of the area is unique to the natural northern region of Florida, and the terrain of the area is perfect for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bicycling, jogging, horseback riding and bird watching.

Wakulla County is home to four major rivers – St. Marks, Wakulla, Sopchoppy and Ochlockonee – and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico. You can explore miles of unspoiled natural habitat and see animals and birds that aren’t to be found anywhere else.

The National Forest and Refuge offer hunting and fishing opportunities within the state seasons.

The Wakulla State Forest offers primitive weapons hunting opportunities each season, too.

Fresh and salt water fishing is year round with July 1 opening scallop season ’til September.

Marinas, bait and tackle shops, boat ramps, and chartered and guided fishing is available.

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Nationally acclaimed artists capture natural beauty, character and local culture in the Plein Air tradition MORGAN SAMUEL PRICE

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Footpath Fishing No Need for a Boat to Stalk the Lunkers Lurking Along the Forgotten Coast The sky was turning light gray as daylight approached and a gentle breeze tickled the back of my neck. I was in another world as my eyes slowly followed a flock of small shore birds in flight. A smile crossed my face. Again, I had managed to escape reality by simply wading into knee-deep water. Suddenly a large seatrout decided to test my reflexes. The topwater plug I had cast next to the shoreline spartina grass was under assault. It was all I could do to bring myself back to earth, gain control and land a nice 7-pound fish. The same scenario continued for the next hour or so until the rising sun’s rays eventually penetrated the clear, shallow water around me.

Exposing its inhabitants, the light forced them to seek safety in deeper water.

On that particular morning, I was fishing along the back of St. George Island in Franklin County in an area just a short walk from where my truck was parked. It was Memorial Day weekend, and not a soul was in sight. Just like many other places along the coast, it’s one where a boat is not needed to experience quality fishing. It just takes a little homework to find them. With a few maps and a bit of exploring, a person can tap into some of the best inshore fishing available.

Wakulla and Franklin counties are unique because they offer miles of undeveloped coastline accessible by foot, and sometimes you don’t have to walk far. These spots can be extremely productive at the right time, and there is enough diversity that a person can usually find a spot for every season. Therefore, year-round fishing on foot is possible, but you must first spend some time figuring out when, where and how (for example, the tides, time

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of day, time of year and why different fish are present at various times).

A good set of maps for the region is a very valuable tool when looking for outof-the-way places to fish on foot. When I say maps, I am not necessarily speaking of an atlas. I am talking about nautical charts, aerial photographs, topographical maps, and yes, a good roadmap of the area also helps.

These maps can be purchased through various vendors, as well as county, state and federal agencies. Some aerial photography can be accessed online for free. When these maps

Vicky Wiegand hauls in a nice seatrout from a foot-accessible fishing spot along the coast of Franklin County.

are used properly they are excellent tools for locating and accessing fishable water.

Much of the coastline is either owned or controlled by the State of Florida, the county you are in or by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Access is generally not a problem, but you will want to check to ensure you are obeying the governing laws. Ignorance is no excuse, and fines are no fun.

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River offers numerous opportunities to the angler who doesn’t mind walking or biking. Turning south off U.S. Highway 98 on Lighthouse Road just west of Newport provides access to this portion of the refuge. A fee is required to enter the refuge, and you can pick up a map of the refuge at the office upon entering the gate.

The refuge impoundments are separated from the Gulf by dikes. Many of the tidal creeks in the refuge can be reached by walking or biking on these earthen structures.

Tidal creeks hold generous numbers of seatrout and redfish during the late fall, winter and early spring. They’re also home to some very large alligators, so watch your step.

Farther to the west in Wakulla County is Wakulla Beach.

Follow U.S. Highway 98 west of the Wakulla River a couple of miles, then turn south on Wakulla Beach Road.

This will carry you straight to the Gulf. Wakulla Beach is also part of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The possibilities are endless here from early spring to late fall.

The creeks, grass shorelines, oyster bars and submerged grass flats are home to about every species of inshore game fish you can imagine, along with abundant wildlife, which can be viewed while you are fishing. Wakulla Beach has been one of my personal favorite spots over the years.

Continuing westward will lead you to the banks and mouth of the Ochlockonee River and Bay. This whole system offers year-round opportunities. To the east side of the river mouth is Mashes Sands. This section of coastline can be reached by turning south off Highway 98 and onto the first road east of the river, Mashes Sands Road. Take this road until it dead ends at the Gulf. This is all public access.

From here you can walk west to the river’s mouth, or wade to the east as you fish the shoreline, nearshore structures and various channels entering the Gulf. Numerous trout, redfish, flounder and several other species of inshore saltwater fish inhabit these waters and are present at different times of the year. If wading is not your ballgame, a county fishing pier extends into the river just north of the mouth. It’s open to the public and accessible from the same road used to access the water’s edge.

Now, let’s cross the river into Franklin County. Over the river to the west you will notice numerous places to fish along the bank of the Ochlockonee River. All can be reached by foot, as well as from the area under the western edge of the bridge. This side of the river can be productive throughout the year for the shore or wade fisherman. Our next stop is Bald Point. This is the area on the west side of the Ochlockonee River at the mouth. The land is owned, controlled and maintained by the State of Florida for public use. This area is a well-known fishing spot and can be very productive. It’s lined with a maze of oyster bars and channels that go from shallow to deep, depending on the tide.

Alligator Harbor, the area that lies between Alligator Point and the mainland, also offers wading opportunities accessible from Highway 98, as well as the Turkey Point area and shoreline next to the Florida State Marine Laboratory. From Turkey Point to Carrabelle, and Eastpoint out to St. George Island, there are many places you can find great fishing. A majority of the places are overlooked by the masses and hold fish on a regular basis during the season of the year when the fish are present in the given area. Homework and exploration are the keys to

success when finding these out-of-the-way areas to fish on foot. With a little bit of effort I’m sure you will be able to locate some special spots that will produce fish consistently without having to do much more than walk to the fish.

Good luck and remember, these places you find are very special and unique to our wonderful area. Leave it better than you found it, and “conserve and enjoy.” n

Forgotten Coast Events // CompiLed by Chay D. Baxley

May 2–3

21st Annual Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour

A look at what makes Apalachicola unique. Tour of homes begins Thursday morning. Lunch follows. Ticket prices vary.

(850) 653-9550, apalachicolahistorichometour.org

May 2–12

America’s Great Plein Air Paint Out

In this 10-day art festival, 20 painters from around the country will set up their easels to capture the alluring nature of North Florida’s beaches, landscape and culture. Exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, art sales and public receptions. (800) 378-8419, pleinairfl.com

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Visit all three of our businesses — from kayak fishing with “reel-fin-addict” guided by Robert Baker, published in Florida Sportsman March 2013 issue, to the best of manatee observation and eco-tours of local rivers by certified guides, or instructions with “T~N~T Hide-a-Way” located on the Wakulla River. Our retail store “The Wilderness Way” offers Hobie, Wilderness Systems, Native Watercraft and Jackson kayaks and all of your fishing and kayak accessories needed to rig your boat.

Canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks, stand up paddle board and bike rentals also available!

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May 4

38th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival

Join the folks in Panacea this year at Woolley Park for the 38th Annual Blue Crab Festival, one of the Gulf Coast’s most delicious traditions. Traditional parade down U.S. Highway 98 starts at 10 a.m. Park admission is $3 per person, children under 12 free. (850) 984-CRAB (2722).

May 10–11

Kids Win Fishing Tournament All kids are winners during this fun family fishing tournament. Kids can fish anywhere in Gulf County, and then come to the Port St. Joe Marina for the weigh-in. First 300 registrants will receive a rod and reel, tackle, T-shirt and more. (850) 227-9393, kidswinfishing.com

May 14

Annual Tupelo Honey Festival Celebrate locally produced sweet Tupelo honey. Arts and crafts, food and family fun. FREE. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Lake Alice Park in Wewahitchka. (850) 639-2605.

June 14–­­16

Big Bend Saltwater Classic

Take to the sea as the Big Bend Saltwater Classic tournament celebrates its 25th anniversary. Cash and prizes totaling $50,000 are up for grabs. (850) 216-2272 or email bigbendsaltwaterclassic@gmail.com Go to tallahasseemagazine.com for a complete listing of events in the Forgotten Coast throughout 2013.

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Your Guide to a Sizzlin’ Selection of Patty Perfection Big or small, smothered with cheddar or bleu, crowned with bacon or slathered in peanut butter, burgers are an American favorite. There’s a burger for every taste, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or seeking a more gourmet experience. These classic sandwich favorites have been around for more than a century, and from what we tasted around town, practice really does make perfect.

The local burger experience is more than just a meat patty. When eating out, the atmosphere has to be inviting. Buns have to be tasty, and also

sturdy enough to handle such a huge hunk of meat.

Toppings have to go well together, and complement the burger. The cheese — well, let’s face it, cheese is hard to hate. Side dishes are also crucial; no one likes limp, insipid French fries. Tallahassee’s burger scene is eclectic, juicy and, of course, delectable. To find your preferred patty, make sure you read up on the 14 eateries we’ve reviewed before you chow down.

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Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse 2705 Apalachee Parkway Burger Marie Livingston’s is known for its steaks, and the stuff that’s trimmed off that quality beef gets ground into the restaurant’s Texas Burger. Seasoned and cooked over an open flame, it makes for a superb patty.

Bun The toasted, seeded bun has a hard time

holding up to the juiciness of the burger.

Toppings Lettuce, tomato, onion. $1 upcharge

for cheese.

Fries and Sides Meal comes with one side. Your

choice of Trail Taters (fresh-cut, with-skin French fries), cole slaw, barbecue beans or camp stew.

You Gotta Try Go bunless and order the

10-ounce Chopped Sirloin meal. It’s served like the steaks, swimming in Marie’s “secret sauce,” that’s oh-so-tasty but not for the low-sodium crowd.

Ambience No doubt, this is the nicest atmo-

sphere you’ll ever find for burger meal that’s less than 10 bucks. The bar has pretty banquette seating and the main dining rooms are elegantly decorated in shades of black and tan. That said, it’s not stuffy and the servers are quite friendly and helpful.

Voodoo Dogs’ Peanut butter burger

Voodoo Dog 805 S. Macomb St.

Burger Voodoo’s burgers are all Angus, but for

a 50-cent upcharge you can enjoy a house-made veggie burger. You get your money’s worth here, with very generous portion sizes.

Bun Burgers come on a tall, fresh toasted Italian roll.

Toppings All burgers come with lettuce, pick-

Cost $5.95 (lunch), $7.99 (dinner)

les, tomatoes and onions. Toppings vary from there, and include classic options like bacon, sausage and various cheeses, in addition to some more offbeat options like peanut butter, grilled pineapple and guacamole.

Commentary There really is a Marie

Fries and Sides Fries come with the burger,

Livingston. Chances are very good that she or one of her two daughters will be there when you visit.

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but there are many other sides available, including cheese and chili cheese fries, Zapp’s chips,

baked beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, and (of course) coleslaw.

You Gotta Try Be brave and give the PB+B a try … see what you think of peanut butter and bacon together on an Angus burger!

Ambience Voodoo Dog is very retro, with ’80s-inspired memorabilia on the walls and a stand-up arcade game. They feature local artists’ work periodically, bringing in more local flavor.

Cost $9 (includes fries) Commentary Yum … go get one now!

Offbeat Burgers Most of your options are

offbeat. Pick the offbeat that sounds best to you!

101 Restaurant

Vertigo Burgers and Fries

Liam’s Restaurant

215 W. College Ave.

1395 E. Lafayette St.

109 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, Ga.

Burger All burgers are 100 percent ground Angus. The 101 Burger was cooked medium, and while it looked unimpressive and dry at first, it was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor.

Burger Beef is the primary option and burgers

Burger Called the Big Burger, this whopping char-grilled patty weighs in at a half pound of absolute yum.

Bun The subtly sweet brioche bun has a sturdy,

are thick and juicy, cooked medium well unless otherwise specified. If beef isn’t your bag, Vertigo has alternatives, including a shrimp patty, pulled pork, lamb and chicken.

Toppings All burgers come with lettuce,

Bun The bun is just enough bread to hold these monster burgers together and tasty enough to complement the meat and toppings.

Fries and Sides The burgers come with chips,

Toppings You can go traditional with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato and onion. Or, get more exotic with applewood bacon, SGD green hill cheese, griddled jalapeños or smoked pepper sauce.

light texture and comes lightly toasted.

tomato and onion. The 101 Burger has a spinach, artichoke and onion sauce that is creamy, hot and delicious!

and you have the option to upgrade to other sides, like sweet potato fries, for $1.

You Gotta Try The Bleu Bacon Burger — bleu

cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, tomato — is delish!

Ambience The restaurant itself is clean, open,

well lit and had a happy crowd. The music, however, was a bit dated — sappy R&B, Whitney Houston and Brian Adams. There could have been more pop.

Fries and sides Since the burger is the show-

stopper (no matter which one you choose), the sides don’t provide much to write home about.

The fries are crispy, the onion rings tasty, but they’re only meant to complement the burger of your choosing.

You Gotta Try The Tremor. The beef burger is

Cost $10–$11, $8.99 lunch special for all burgers

made so much tastier by the addition of the truffle tremor cheese and the crispy applewood bacon; it’s a virtual explosion of different flavors in each bite. The garlic dijonaisse adds some kick to this burger, taking it up a notch on the spicy side.

Commentary The service was great and

AmbiEnce This is a very casual burger joint,

prompt, water was served with a slice of cucumber, and while there were a lot of downtown suits, the atmosphere was not dry. Still stuffed at 4 p.m. after lunch!

and it stays fairly crowded during lunchtime and on the weekends.

Cost It’s a bit on the pricey side; chances are, if you’re ordering for two and both get burgers, sides and drinks, you are likely to spend at least $25. However, you get what you pay for and since this is no wimpy fast food burger, it’s well worth the added cost.

Bun The ciabatta bun was grilled to just the right color and texture.

Toppings Choose between swiss, cheddar and blue cheese melted or spread on bun … Our server recommended the blue cheese, which turned out to be an inspired choice.

Fries and Sides Opt for the truffle parmesan fries, which are delicious. A side salad is available as well, for those who are not huge fry fans.

Ambience The space has rough concrete and

brick walls with barn wood siding and a turquoise color bead board ceiling, and features bookshelves with cookbooks and food themes.

Antiques and photos of Liam’s son add a homey, personal touch. The open kitchen lets guests have fun taking an occasional peek at the chefs while eagerly awaiting their food.

Cost $9.95 Commentary This place is well worth the

drive and has the added bonus of the historic Thomasville downtown for shopping and looking around at lots of local, one-of-a-kind businesses. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere as you wait for the burger to digest.

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Whataburger Five Tallahassee Locations Burger The basic Whataburger is a thin, but

sizeable patty of never-frozen “100 percent pure American beef.” You can double or triple the patty — or downsize to the smaller Whataburger Jr. Bun The toasted bun is 5 inches wide, but the

Whataburger is big enough to reach the edges.

You should get burger in every bite.

Toppings Comes with chopped lettuce and

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Prime Time

Two Tallahassee Locations: 1872 Thomasville Road (Midtown) and 3499 Thomasville Road (Northeast)

Burger Burgers are handmade from Angus Beef ground on-site. The restaurant also offers burgers made from lamb, black beans and a halfand-half mix of ground beef and bacon.

Burger The regular hamburger is two 3.5-

ounce patties of 100 percent fresh beef, but for many people, the single-patty “Little Hamburger” is plenty. The burgers are juicy and tasty, but the two patties can slide around and get messy. Have napkins handy.

onions (which tend to fall out when you’re eating), tomato, ketchup and pickles. Jalapeños, cheese and bacon are also available. The chain boasts its own ketchup recipe.

when coupled with multiple toppings, burger juice and foil wrapping, the bun can get mushed.

Fries and Sides Fries are hot, crisp and skinny.

Toppings There are 15 toppings on the menu; the

There are also onion rings and apple slices.

Ambience The orange-roofed restaurant is

everything you’d expect a 24-hour-a-day fast food joint to be. That said, the staff brings your order to your table along with a tray full of condiments, and they do a pretty good job of keeping the place tidy.

Cost $3.14 ($5.54 for a meal)

Commentary Service can be slow, but the

counter helpers are nice and should be awarded medals for dealing with late-night drunks in search of Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits, which are only served after 11 p.m. And there’s a fairly extensive menu of meals coming in at under 550 calories.

Bun Standard sesame seed bun. It’s toasted, but

standards (lettuce, pickles, tomato, ketchup, mustard, etc.) and some nice additions such as grilled mushrooms and onions and jalapeño peppers. Add any or all of them to your burger for free.

Fries and sides Fries are the only side offered

— regular or Cajun syle, for a kick. You get plenty, and always get an extra scoop of fries tossed in the bag for good measure.

Ambience The square, white tiles make the

restaurant bright and “bathroomy,” but it’s also a very clean look. You can watch as your burger is cooked and assembled. Or, grab a table and a cupful of complimentary peanuts to enjoy until your order is called.

Cost $4.99 ($3.89 for a single Little Hamburger) Commentary It’s fast food, but the quality and abundance have gotten Five Guys voted by the readers of Tallahassee Magazine as the Best Hamburger three years in a row.

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1921 W. Tennessee St.

Bun Pick from brioche or an asiago cheese and

crispy onion artisan bun. Both are fresh-baked and are able to absorb the burger’s juiciness.

Toppings The standard “Joe Blow” comes

topped with your choice of sharp cheddar, romaine lettuce, purple onion, tomato and thick-sliced pickles. They also have a couple of interesting flavored mayos — balsamic and roasted garlic.

Fries and Sides The burger comes with a gen-

erous serving of fries — either regular or sweet potato. Upgrade to any other side on the menu for $2, a list that includes mac and cheese, white truffle asparagus, eggplant fries or cheddar grits.

You Gotta Try The After Hours. It’s their

50-50 burger (the patty is half-beef and half bacon) topped with even more bacon, sharp cheddar and a fried egg.

Ambience Opened in November, Prime Time

has an odd atmosphere that seems to work.

There are two large bars — including a “frost” bar — banquette seating and lots of bar food, but there are also plenty of tables and other, more sophisticated entrees and six fresh-from-scratch desserts on the menu. The location, drink specials and late-night hours would peg it as a college place, but it’s attractive to an older crowd too. Families? Not so much.

Cost $9

Juicy Blue 316 W. Tennessee St. (in The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel) Burger These burgers are half-pounders, made to order.

Bun Very unique. Shaped like a bun but made like a croissant. Ooh la la!

Toppings Your Juicy burger can be topped with

your choice of mushrooms, onions, lettuce and tomato. There is also a wide selection of cheeses: cheddar, American, blue, Swiss and provolone.

Ted’s Montana Grill

Ted’s Avalon Burger

1954 Village Green Way (Capital Circle) Burger Choose any burger prepared with

You Gotta Try The Avalon is yumm-o! It starts

bison or beef, and all burgers are ground fresh in-house throughout the day, handcrafted and seasoned to perfection. They have 17 different burgers on the menu.

with toasted onion bun, melted Gruyère with a hint of bleu cheese, crumbled bacon and sweet caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli and baby arugula — culinary perfection!

Bun Burgers are served on your choice of a

Ambience There is definitely an authentic way-out-West saloon feel, as a buffalo peers high above the dining room and the walls are lined with Western art. Yet the hardwood floors, wood-paneled booths, cloth-covered tables and silverware served in linen create the ambience of a proper dining room.

toasted ciabatta roll, oatie wheat bun, Kaiser roll or onion bun.

Toppings Toppings vary from bacon to cara-

melized onions to avocado, each burger paired with the right topping to make for a unique and satisfying taste. There are eight various cheeses paired to perfection with your specialty burger.

Fries and Sides The burgers come with a generous serving of fries, prepared and cut from potatoes fresh every day; or choose from several other sides including onion rings, sweet potato fries, coleslaw and so much more.

Fries and Sides The standard side here is nice, crisp waffle-cut French fries. You can also up your game and order the sweet chips — sliced sweet potato chips drizzled with cinnamon butter.

You Gotta Try The bocadillo sliders, found

under the Tapas portion of the menu. These puppies will give you a whole new perspective on veggie burgers.

Ambience The space has very upscale coffee shop vibe, with pool views depending upon where you sit.

Cost $9 Commentary The staff here is very friendly!

Cost $11–$18 Commentary With a full bar and restaurant

seating, this is always a great pick with something to please everyone. Plus, how can you go wrong with food that is prepared and served fresh daily?

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Shula’s 347 Grill 415 N. Monroe St. Burger The patty is an 8-ounce blend of fresh

premium black angus chuck, short rib and brisket. Ours was cooked perfectly, with a flavorful, pink center and crispy edges. It was juicy and packed with flavor but not greasy.

Bun The brioche style bun had a great, fluffy texture but was also sturdy enough to hold the burger. The slightly eggy, sweet flavor complemented the savory taste of the burger very well.

Wells brothers’ Ad Burger

Toppings The standard Shula Burger comes

with lettuce, tomato, pickle and American cheese.

Wells Brothers Bar and Grill 1710 W. Tharpe St.

Burger All of Wells Brothers’ burgers are nine ounces of beef cooked over an open flame. Build your own burger, or choose from their selection of 10 specialties. You can substitute a vegan burger or chicken breast for any burger on the menu.

Bun The standard is a tasty Kaiser roll, or choose rye, sourdough or wheatberry sandwich breads that are toasted to perfection.

Toppings This place takes “have it your way”

options such as pasta salad, fresh fruit, chips and salsa, or carrots and celery.

You Gotta Try The Ad Burger ($8.95). It starts

with toasted sourdough bread smeared with Cajun mayonnaise and black bean mix, stacked with a burger, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. And all that’s topped with a fried egg.

Ambience It definitely has a super-casual col-

lege vibe. Because the kitchen is semi-open, you may end up leaving smelling like a char-broiled burger. But is that such a bad thing?

to the stratosphere. Choose from a menu of 10 cheeses, 20 regular toppings, 10 premium toppings and 27 sauces.

Cost $8.50

Fries and Sides The burgers come with a gen-

Commentary Folks in the know call this joint

erous serving of fries — or choose several other sides including onion rings and sweet potato fries (for an upcharge), and more healthful

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“Monk’s,” but because of trademark issues, they’re not allowed to call themselves by the more popular name.

Fries and Sides Choose between steak fries,

smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. There are also sweet potato fries, which is a superb choice. The heat from the chipotle ranch dipping sauce perfectly offsets the fries’ sweetness.

You Gotta Try The House of Blue burger is a

can’t-miss. Caramelized red onions bring sweetness and a bit of crunch to the burger, while crisp balsamic greens provide the acid to cut through the creamy, decadent blue cheese.

Ambience Shula’s 347 is elegant but comfortable with striking lighting as thousands of clear, glowing wine bottles hang from the ceiling of the central walkway. Tall booths provide some privacy in the main dining room. Jazz plays softly in the background, and the televisions are always tuned to sports.

Cost $12 for the Shula burger, $14 for the House of Blue.

Commentary Our reviewer says it’s the best burger she’s eaten in her life.

Make Your Burgers Like a Pro

We’ve Scoured the ’net (and Our Mothers’ Recipe Books) for Words of Beefy Wisdom.

1 Cody’s Original Roadhouse

Bird’s Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack

1926 Capital Circle N.E.

325 N. Bronough St.

Burger A half-pound burger, made from Choice

Burger Chow down on a 10-ounce burger, or

steak trimmings that are ground fresh daily.

Bun A cross between a Kaiser roll and ciabatta bread, Cody’s rolls are good, and they hold up well to a juicy burger.

Toppings For the same price, you can have double cheese, or not. Other toppings are standard: lettuce, tomato, red onion or pickle.

Grilled onions or onion straws can be had for a 49-cent upcharge.

take a stab at a colossal 20-ounce monster, but be warned; even the menu cautions, “The bigger ones are really just for show … You don’t want none of this.” Additional patties can be added for $3 each for serious carnivores. Once you’ve decided just how ambitious you’re feeling, choose how you would like your burger spiced, with options such as lemon pepper, blackened, Bird’s special, mojo or jerk.

Bun Bird’s burgers and sandwiches are all served on Kaiser rolls.

Fries and Sides Road Fries are the default side, but you’re welcome to sub in any of the restaurant’s other side dishes, such as baked (Idaho or sweet) or mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli and a vegetable medley. Even if you do order a burger, the meal starts out with heavenly sweet yeast rolls.

Toppings There are 22 toppings, ranging from standard lettuce, tomato and onion to an egg, coleslaw or crabmeat. Get adventurous! Special toppings are a 50-cent upcharge.

You Gotta Try The Black and Bleu Burger — a blackened burger topped with bleu cheese and grilled onions.

You Gotta Try While there are no pre-set or

Ambience In true roadhouse style, Cody’s offers up complimentary peanuts and a mind-boggling array of vintage signs, garage memorabilia and pithy advice painted on the walls.

Cost $7.98 with a side Commentary Service can be hit or miss. We’ve

had friendly, attentive servers and others who screwed up orders and/or went MIA mid-meal.

Fries and Sides Choose between fries, coleslaw, and onion rings (which were delicious!).

recommended burgers on the menu, we’d suggest a burger spiced with Bird’s special seasoning or blackened, with grilled onions, garlic, cheddar and bacon.

Ambience This place is a fun, laid-back, holein-the-wall gem, with posters for Tarantino films and cult-classic movies plastered on the walls and ceiling. Rock music plays in background, and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday they have trivia! Every night is a different event.

Cost $8 for a 10-ounce, $11 for a 20-ounce.

Don’t use ground beef (too much fat) or ground sirloin (too little).

Opt for ground chuck with a “just right” fat content. For extra flavor, experiment by adding brisket or tri-tip to the chuck.

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Salt your meat after the patties are formed, within minutes of cooking. Salting too early allows the salt to dissolve the proteins, giving the burger a springy, unpleasant texture.

It can also dry out the meat.

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For juicy inside, seared outside burgers, use a “two-zone” method. Pile the charcoal on one side of the grill. Slow cook the patties (covered) on the side without the charcoal. Then uncover, move them over and give them a quick sear without the cover.

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Upgrade your toppings. Drop bacon on that patty; drizzle on some balsamic; use arugula instead of iceberg lettuce or caramelized onions instead of raw.

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Opting for sesame seed buns, or even grabbing some buns from the grocery store bakery, could make a huge difference. Smear some butter on the bun and toast it on the grill for a high-end touch.

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Forget Velveeta and choose a cheese like Swiss, gouda or bleu. Check out the deli and go crazy!

Sources: sweetpeachef.com, theguycancook. com and aht.seriouseats.com

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They’re Young, Accomplished and Ready to Take On the World Every so often, you come across a young person with “it.” Whether it’s brains, talent, athletic ability, creativity, a giving spirit — or some combination of them all — you pay attention, because it’s obvious this kid is going to make a mark when he (or she) grows up. We’ve asked high schools throughout the area to share the resumes of some of their superstars and selected one from each school to highlight in this story. Read on, and be reassured that, with young up-and-comers like these, the next generation is going to be all right.

Compiled by Chay Baxley, Laura Bradley and Rosanne Dunkelberger // Photos by Scott Holstein

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hen he’s not hitting the books, you’ll find Jon Luke hitting a polo ball. He was recently nominated to play on the U.S. 16-and-under polo team in Beijing, China. While he has a bit of time to decide, Jon Luke says he’s aiming for Colorado School of Mines, Princeton or Georgia Tech in college. He’d like to continue playing polo, while pursuing a career in engineering. In addition to traveling and playing polo, he says the highlight of his high school career was diving around Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortougas.

Best teacher advice: Don’t procrastinate!

Best Parental Advice: Always be polite.

Secret Talent: I’m good with chopsticks.

Favorite Word: Chiaroscuro Thrill of Victory: Winning a stacked tournament at Myopia Polo Club in Boston with an underrated team of my friends.

Study tip: Practice good time management. Use the little bits of time you have for studying as well as the big chunks of time.

Agony of Defeat: Breaking my arm before my very first public season of polo.

Advice to Peers: Take advantage of your opportunities!

Superstition: I never cut my hair right before a big event.

Eric Nalpas Photography

Favorite Quote: Homo doctus in se semper divitias habet (A learned person always has riches within himself.)

Jon Luke Beck, 15

John Paul II Catholic High School Sophomore | GPA 4.3/4.0*

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arina is the student body vice president, an AP/Honors/Honor Roll student, an award-winning artist, musician, stage-performer, and an active member of many clubs, including Student Government Association, National Art Honors Society and the Space Simulation Program. She also works at Publix and hopes to attend the University of Florida.

Future Aspirations: I am going to travel the world and try new things.

Favorite Quote: “Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that; It lights up the whole sky.” — Hafiz Study Tip: Read aloud the things that are important to know. Also, I always draw my notes, making them look as aesthetically pleasing as possible. That makes them more easy to take and more fun to review.

Advice to Peers: Surround yourself with the people, things and places that you love and are passionate about. Always give your 100 percent best effort, even if you don’t feel like doing it “right

now.” Never give anyone a reason to say anything bad about you. Be humble enough to admit when you are wrong, but be confident enough to announce when you are right. Always, without a doubt, be utterly and unconditionally happy. You won’t regret it.

Secret Talent: I can make my right eye vibrate, but not my left.

Favorite Word: Tolerance. Humans are humans and every human deserves equal treatment.

Superstition: I always eat Skittles by separating them by color, ordering them by the colors of the rainbow, and then I eat them from least to greatest amount.

Carina Krehl, 16

Florida State University School Sophomore | GPA: 4.1/3.6 *Weighted/Unweighted

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aby is a member of four honor societies — National, French, Spanish and Mu Alpha Theta (math). She was an Upper School Student Council representative for three years, a member of the Anchor Club and has studied three world languages. She plans to major in international business at Emory University.

Gaby dedicated her 16th birthday to “PINK IT UP,” a fundraising event to honor and remember those who have battled breast cancer, especially her late cousin Janet Francis. The event raised approximately $5,000 for the Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center. She also started Gaby’s Closet, a nonprofit business to collect and donate clothes for Refuge House.

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renna is captain of her school’s Robotics Team and Junior Class President. She paints in her free time and has won three awards in LeMoyne’s student art show in her freshman and sophomore years, including one for a scene from the original Sonic the Hedgehog game, rendered in embroidery. She was on the President’s List for her first semester of classes at Tallahassee Community College and hopes to attend Florida State University or the University of North Florida.

Career Aspiration: To be a kindergarten teacher. I feel kindergarten is the grade that will set you up for the rest of your education, if not your life.

Future Aspirations: Travel the world, make a difference.

Favorite Quote: “Your dreams don’t work unless you do.” It is so inspiring to me and absolutely true.

Favorite Quote: “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”

— Steve Jobs

Study Tip: Make flash cards! I make them for almost all of my classes, and it is so handy. You can do flashcards from anywhere: in the car, while waiting in line or while having a snack.

When I’m not hitting the books, you’ll find me … perusing the pages of fashion magazines and getting the latest celebrity gossip. I’m a reality TV addict.

Best Teacher Advice: From English teacher Lee Norment — “Be yourself.”

Advice to Peers: You are good enough as you are.

You aren’t the grades you get, or the clothes you wear or the people you’re friends with. If you spend all of your time trying to live up to other people’s expectations you are going to have a hard time achieving happiness.

Secret Talent: I can juggle.

Best Parental Advice: Time wasted can never be regained. Be respectful.

Be informed and become an independent thinker.

Favorite Word: Ya’aburnee. It’s Arabic, and it translates to, “You bury me.” It is as affectionate as it sounds, but you could also see it as slightly morbid. This word expresses the hope that your loved one will outlive you.

Study Tip: Get organized and stay on top of deadlines.

Advice to Peers: Don’t procrastinate. Seniors, college application deadlines come faster than you think. Manage your time and commitments.

Superstitions: Before every test I calm myself down by saying the alphabet forwards and backwards.

Secret Talent: The gift of gab (hence my nickname, Gaby).

Favorite Word: Touché Superstition: Not a superstition; I pray.

Gabriela “Gaby” Brown, 17

Maclay School Senior | GPA: 4.05/3.5

Brenna Wonsey, 17 SAIL High School Junior | GPA 4.56/4.0

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ucas has an eclectic resume, heavy on science and technology, but also including forays into live theater. He’s president of Godby’s STEM club and holds several certificates in Microsoft and Adobe programs. Lucas plans to major in Astrophysics at Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science and continue on to earn a Ph.D. in physics. When he’s not focusing on school, he says he enjoys playing video games, working on his next research project or playing the violin.

Favorite Quote: “I think of space not as the final frontier but as the next frontier. Not as something to be conquered but to be explored.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson Personal Hero: Stephen Hawking. His disease makes it to where he can’t control his muscles and thus can only rely on his mind. Hawking’s story gives me inspiration and assurance that the mind is the most powerful tool we as humans possess.

Best Parental Advice: To respect other people’s beliefs, no matter what your own beliefs may be.

Study Tip: Study in increments. Take a short break after an hour or so of studying and get back at it.

Advice to Peers: Start getting involved in your school or community service activities early on, because colleges look at what you did throughout ALL of high school, not just your last two years.

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allahassee’s seven hills are alive with the sound of music for Sarah, who will be attending Florida State University’s College of Music in the fall. Sarah played the roles of Cosette in “Les Miserables” at Leon High School, and Cinderella in “Into the Woods” at Lincoln High School.

She has attended seven All State Choirs, including the Sight Reading choir and was a member of the ACDA (American Choral Director’s Association) Honor Choir in 2012. Sarah is also president of Lincoln Chorus and guitar section leader at her school. In addition, she is a member of National Honor Society, was nominated for a music Best and Brightest award and won first place at the North Florida NATS competition (National Association for Teachers of Singing).

Future Aspirations: Studying music education and voice performance at FSU and moving on to be a chorus teacher who encourages students and inspires them to work hard and love music.

Favorite Quote: “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” — Aldous Huxley When I’m not hitting the books, you’ll find me … at rehearsal, whether it be for a musical, chorus, guitar, church choirs, community choirs, voice lessons or piano lessons.

Role Model: The wonderful Ms. Julie Andrews.

Best Parental Advice: Approach life with a sense of humor.

Secret Talent: Solving puzzle games.

Favorite Word: Singularity, which is used to describe the center of a black hole.

Secret Talent: Saying supercalifragilisticexpialidocious backwards. Also making everything into terrible puns.

Thrill of Victory: Going to the State Science Fair competition.

Thrill of Victory: Performing the song “No One is Alone” in “Into the Woods” as Cinderella with my little sister Madeline singing with me as Little Red Riding Hood.

(Stanley) Lucas Denny, 18

Amos P. Godby High School Senior | PA 4.01/3.551

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Sarah Leaman, 18

Lincoln High School Senior | GPA: 4.3

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udhanshu founded his school’s Programming Club and was named MVP of the National Honor Society. He was recently named a Biletnikoff Award Scholar and is currently undecided about where he will attend college.

He has applied to the University of Florida, FSU/FAMU College of Engineering and MIT. When he’s not hitting the books, you’ll find Sudhanshu playing/making computer games.

Future Aspirations: To found a school of thought wherein both Mind and Hand are appreciated.

Favorite Quote: “If you’re gonna procrastinate — do it smartly.”

Best Teacher Advice: “It’s a whole lot easier to keep up than catch up.” — Ms. Fields Best Parental Advice: Never force a kid to do anything. Let them do it by themselves.

Study Tip: Study the way you like it. If you’re not a quiet student and need to show your jubilant side to get something, DO IT. Don’t

care about what others think. Are you going to sacrifice your education because others don’t like the way you learn? Remember, 30, 50 years from now, they aren’t going to answer your calls of repent.

Advice to Peers: Do what you want to do the way you like it. You don’t need to be conventional or do things the traditional way. At the end of the day, people will care only if the job gets done.

Favorite word: Scrupulous. Just has the right sound to it.

Sudhanshu S. Rath, 17

James S. Rickards High School Senior | GPA: 4.08/3.53

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anna was one of 50 girls in the United States to participate in leadership training and one of 14 to receive a grant to implement a community project — the Girls Leadership Network Summit, held in January. The event attracted 200 local high school girls and community women and promoted leadership, mentoring and activism.

She has served on the Florida Youth Commission for the past two years. During her term, Hanna served as the chair and led the creation of a Political Activist Toolkit for Teens. In her freshman year, she helped found the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Youth Advisory Board and has been actively involved throughout high school. She is the only youth member appointed to the Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Hanna also co-founded the Chiles Do Something Club, focusing on education and service related to poverty and human rights. She’s still waiting to hear from all the schools she applied to before deciding where to attend college.

Favorite Quote: When I had the opportunity to interview Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi, she said, “If you cannot fight injustice, at least talk about it.” While a simple statement, it made me realize the importance of using my voice.

Advice to Peers: Be open-minded. Don’t let opportunities pass you by.

Favorite Word: Activism Thrill of Victory: Hearing the feedback and projects started by girls who were inspired by my project, the Girls Leadership Network Summit.

Agony of Defeat: While I’ve had them, I don’t dwell on disappointments. Over time I’ve realized that a new opportunity always comes along.

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Favorite Quote: “Leave it all on the field.”

Future aspirations: To be a pastor with the United Church of Christ and continue working for the LGBT community. Specifically I want to reach out to LGBT teenagers and those who feel alienated by the Christian church.

ith talents in the classroom and on the football field, DJ will be attending Auburn University, with hopes of studying business or pre-medicine. He was the No. 1 student in his class, student body president, homecoming king and a four-year football letterman, which included being a member of NFC’s 2011—2012 FHSAA State championship team.

His peers named him Most Intelligent and Best All Around as a Senior Superlative, and he was a member of Youth Leadership Tallahassee and National Honor Society.

When I’m not hitting the books, you’ll find me … in the gym.

Role Model: Tim Tebow. I respect his hard work and integrity.

Best Teacher Advice: Ask a lot of questions.

Best Parental Advice: The value of hard work.

Study Tip: Write things down to remember them.

Secret Talent: I took nine years of piano lessons.

Thrill of Victory: Highest in class academically and homecoming king.

Agony of Defeat: Having knee surgery from a dislocated kneecap and having to sit out from football.

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malee became co-president of Leon’s Gay-Straight Alliance the end of her sophomore year and has led the growing group ever since. She is also active in PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and was a member of the Cross Country team in her 10th and 11th grade years. For her senior year externship, she works with Pastor Nancy Dahlberg at the United Church of Tallahassee and is a Sunday school teacher there, as well as volunteering for Big Bend Cares and ECHO. She’ll be attending the University of Central Florida.

Life Philosophy: “If you are going to do something, do it right.”

Role Model: My mother has pushed through so much in her life and has taught me to be strong. She was born with bilateral dislocated hips and has had a total of 14 hip surgeries, including four full replacements. She is a strong lesbian woman who is never afraid to say who she is. When I was a kid I knew I wanted to fight for LGBT rights, because this woman deserves the world.

Superstitions: I have to use pen whenever possible. I hate the way pencil lines look wimpy and afraid. Usually people are shocked that I do calculus tests in pen.

But the lines are confident and ready, even if I get the question wrong.

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The Gowns of Goodwood

The stories of place and people can be told in many ways — written or spoken word, song or dance, painting or sculpture. In the current exhibit at Goodwood Museum and Gardens, fabric and fragrance tell the tales.

“Gowns of Goodwood: The Art of Dressing” recounts the lives of the women who lived and dressed at Goodwood from the 1840s through 1930, including more than a dozen gowns and numerous dressing table accessories from all five owners of the house.

Jointly curated by Goodwood and Florida State University’s Department of Retail, Merchandising and Product Development, the exhibit “presents a seamless anthology of American fashion,” said co-chairs Ann Durham, Mary Ann Moore and Anne Phipps.

Dresses are featured from the Romantic Era of Goodwood’s founders, the Croom family; the Civil War Era, when the Arvah Hopkins family owned the property; the Gilded Age of the Arrowsmiths in the late 19th century; the Edwardian Era, when Fanny Tiers transformed the old cotton plantation into her country estate and winter residence; and the Roaring Twenties, when state Sen. and Mrs. William Hodges assumed ownership and political debate that began at the state Capitol continued over drinks on the front porch.

“Because furnishings were included whenever the property changed Three young ladies, owners, we have a dressed to the nines, wonderful collection of pose on the staircase artifacts of daily living,” said at Goodwood. Photo Beth Lewis, Goodwood’s taken circa 1951. executive director. “We are delighted to be able to share this small portion of our collection with the public, and offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who called Goodwood ‘home.’”

The exhibit, which opened April 5, has been extended to June 9 and is included in paid tours of the house. Proceeds help underwrite restoration and preservation of the gowns.

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Ear of the Beholder ‘Offbeat’ Musical Instruments Find a Home in Eclectic Tallahassee

By Jason Dehart

All that glitters isn’t gold — Dale Olsen’s 3,000-year-old Leon High senior Peruvian ocarina wasn’t used to Jorann Bartell coaxes a melody out of the solve puzzles, magically teleport its double tenor drum owner or open gateways into time during a practice for like the one used in the classic video the school’s advanced game, “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina “Canboulay Band.” of Time.” But long ago, it may have had its own mystical powers.

“I got it from a shaman from Peru, who used it to call the spirits of the mountains and ocean,” Olsen said as he carefully plucked the small, ancient instrument from its box to show a visitor. After playing a handful of ethereal notes, he places it back in its box within a larger box alongside a “notched” flute — whittled from human bone — that’s just as old.

Professor Olsen is just one of many locals who enjoy musical instruments that aren’t usually considered to be “conventional.” And yet, they hold a magical attraction in their own right.

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»culture THE ARTS “Some people still smirk. Some people still give the uke no respect. If you were out in Portland or Seattle, I don’t think you’re going to get quite the surprised look.”

– Pam Shank, one of the primary founders of the Tallahassee Uke Jammers

“Flutes are an amazing topic,” Olsen said. “One of my favorite duct flutes is the Lakota Sioux duct flute. The Lakota flute is a ‘courting’ flute, and the folk tales talk about the power of the flute.”

These are just part of Olsen’s large collection of handcrafted musical instruments. He’s traveled the world in the serious, scholarly study of music from other cultures, and over time has collected some 300 wind/air instruments. His impressive collection — which he recently photographed and cataloged — includes the Chinese bawu, Lakota siyotanka, Japanese shakuhachi, Bolivian and Peruvian kena and siku, Vietnamese sao, Tongan fangufangu, Thai khaen, Chinese dizi and others.

“I do play just about everything I have — some better than others,” he said. One of the most unusual instruments he owns is a Vietnamese dan bau, a beautifully crafted wooden box with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays, a single string and a “whammy” bar of sorts that provides a range of notes.

“It’s one of the most difficult instruments to play,” he said.

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Olsen has seven books to his credit and more than three decades of teaching under his belt. He has been responsible for creating, over the course of his career at Florida State University, some 15 different foreign-instrument ensembles. But while his pursuit of musical ethno-history has been grounded in academia, other folks around Tallahassee play their “offbeat” instruments for sheer enjoyment, relaxation and, in some ways, to create a better community.

Take, for example, the Tallahassee Uke Jammers and Harmony Rhythms. One group loves the ukulele, the other likes the meditative charm of drum circles. Both groups have their own weekly get-togethers. The Uke Jammers meet every Sunday at Finnegan’s Wake in Midtown while the drum circle meets every Wednesday at the Lake Ella gazebo.

Pam Shank, one of the primary founders of the Tallahassee Uke Jammers, said her group started two years ago at Lake Ella and after it grew in numbers, moved over to Finnegan’s Wake, the popular Irish pub. They’ve got about 40 members on the mailing list and about 10 or so who show up to play on a regular basis. And it appears to be a growing phenomenon across the nation.

“Some people still smirk. Some people still give the uke no respect. If you were out in Portland or Seattle, I don’t think you’re going to get quite the surprised look. But things are slowly coming here that are in other parts of the world and country. Even in the past two years, if you go to the music stores, and ask the guys at Music Masters or Guitar Center about their uke sales, I think their uke sales have definitely gone up in the past year.”

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It’s easy to see why the ukulele, which looks like a tiny, four-stringed guitar, This didgeridoo is just one of the might have a huge, if underground, folmusic-makers played lowing today. Detractors may undervalue at the Lake Ella drum it because it looks like a toy, and has a tone circle. Originally, the too soft to be taken seriously. But there’s a Australian instrusubstantial pop culture history behind the ment was made with “uke.” It’s said that Portuguese immigrants a eucalyptus branch brought the instrument’s antecedent to hollowed out by termites and fitted with Hawaii in the late 1870s. One of the immia mouthpiece. grants was a furniture maker who started turning out ukes, and the Hawaiians glommed onto the lyrical instrument. So much so that the king of Hawaii endorsed it, and even wrote music for it, Shank said.

Around the turn of the century, ukulele music came to America and found a niche with jazz bands and college kids alike.

“It was brought over to the San Francisco Expo in 1915, and the mainland took note,” said Tom Ewart, a retired museum exhibit designer who has played various instruments all his life, but only recently took up the uke.

“All along I had guitars but didn’t carry a uke until a couple of years ago,” he said. “Now, I play nothing else, much to my wife’s chagrin. But it’s less strain on the hand and fingers. And if you goof, it’s not loud enough for anyone to notice.”

From the west coast, the uke really took off, and it enjoyed great popularity in various musical genres throughout much of the 20th century. And when the country went to war, the uke went along for the ride.

“My father played the uke in World War II,” said Ken Winker, senior legislative analyst in the Democratic office of the Florida Senate. “It’s very portable and multigenerational. Apparently, The Beatles liked them.”

Today, the uke can still apply itself to a wide range of music and taste.

“We do all kinds of songs, all sorts of musical styles,” Winker said. “I like to play the blues, but there was also ragtime, gospel, jug band and old-time fiddle.”

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! “And there are old jazz standards, too,” Shank added.

History aside, Winker pointed out that the uke has a special appeal. “It’s a quiet, peaceful instrument. There’s a ‘oneness’ with the sound, the Zen of uke,” he said.

“It’s not intimidating,” Ewart said. “You sit outside, play and people just walk right up. There’s more and more people we hear about that have them, that used to play them or have one in their closet and their great aunt used to play and they still got it someplace. I mean, they are familiar. Everybody knows what it is and probably has a family member that had one at some point.”

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Drums Along Lake Ella

On any given Wednesday evening you can hear the sound loud and clear. A seductively rhythmic beat floats over the water and, siren-like, lures the curious into the gazebo in the middle of Lake Ella.

Careful, you might end up doing some freeform dancing. Or, Joyce Hughes just might put a djembe in your lap and have you join the drum circle’s inner circle. Hughes, along with business partner Kent Hutchinson, host a drum circle every week down at the popular lake park.

Hughes and Hutchinson run Harmony Rhythms, a Tallahassee company specializing in “facilitated drumming.” It’s a way to bring drums in to a company or organization to enhance communication and relieve stress.

“What Kent and I do with Harmony Rhythms is we take drums to people who want to use drumming as a platform for teambuilding, or just plain fun, but building community is what it’s all about,” Hughes said.

The weekly drum circle is an offshoot of their efforts to bring harmony and balance to the community. About a dozen or so friends show up, unlatch their bulky cases and just start up a beat.

“Anybody is welcome to come and play with us,” Hughes said.

“Usually, there are a few instruments to share, and we just have a good time playing. It’s all improvisation, so it’s not like there are certain songs that you do.”

Most of the instruments are West African-type drums like the djembe and the bougarabou, but there are also “box tongue drums,” egg rattles, tambourines and thunder tubes. Even ancient wind instruments like the didgeridoo make an appearance, along with Native American flutes. Hughes said she never knows what to expect when people arrive at the drum circle. But if it produces a steady rhythm, she’s all for it.

“Rhythm is a part of all of us. We have it by nature. And if you can walk you have rhythm, so the issue is to just sit down and be on a drum,” she said. “Now, if you want to get more out of your drum, you can take lessons, but generally we give very basic, minimal lessons, learn some basic rhythms, then after that you’re kind of on your own. It’s up to you how much you want to pursue.”

“It’s kind of why we do what we do on Wednesdays,” Hutchinson said. “It gives people a chance to learn from each other. Everybody brings something that everybody can learn from.”

In their work, Hughes and Hutchinson use drumming as a metaphor for teamwork.

“Seventy-five to 80 percent of what we do here is listen, and 25 percent is playing,” Hutchinson said. “If it becomes more playing than listening, the whole thing falls apart. As long as you stay within the rhythm, it complements each other. If someone departs from that, it’s going to mess up the person next to them.”

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humans have to get in synch with a beat. And the actual act of playing a drum can be used to teach hand-eye coordination to young and old alike.

“The cool thing about it is we can get a group of 8-year-olds together to teach them eye-hand coordination and teamwork skills, and it’s the same routine we do for 80-year-olds. Except in their case it’s more like therapy, where they’re using right hand, left hand, right part of the brain, left part of the brain,” Hutchinson said.

A Taste of the Islands

The Lake Ella drum circle isn’t the only percussion group around, by the way. Go over to Leon High School for a taste of the Caribbean with Lion Steel. In existence for 20 years, the band now has 120 students and five classes. Director Mike Wendeln said there are 24 drums to play with, so it’s a good-sized band.

“It’s one of the biggest in Florida, if not the biggest,” he said.

Percussion instruments were always a big part of the culture of Trinidad, going back more than 100 years. “Steel pan” drums in their current form are a relatively recent invention, dating back to the late 1940s.

“It was, originally, the top half of a 55-gallon barrel,” Wendeln said. “They are literally handmade. The first step is sinking it into a bowl shape, and it takes 10 hours or so of shaping it.”

The next step is to form the notes, which are a series of raised ovals of different sizes inside the bowl. The bigger the oval, the lower the tone; the smaller the oval, the higher the note. Through a process of trial and error, over the 50 years or so that steel drums have been around, makers have come up with the correct shape for each note. “The main thing that makes the sound is the shape.

They get back underneath there to bubble it up and the precise shape of this is what makes the ring,” he said.

Music students love the steel drums and have flocked to the classes because from Day 1, you’re making great sounds. That feature has made it possible to “catch” students who may have become jaded by other instruments, or have thought about dropHEAR ping out of music altogether.

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The bass section probably requires the most jumping around because one musician has to play six drums (the notes are so big that only three can fit in one pan).

“You definitely have to stay on your toes to play the bass,” Wendeln said. “Yeah, it makes them instantly entertaining to watch.”

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Midtown Barre Crawl June 1 Start summer off right on Saturday by imbibing in all the tastes of Midtown.

Everyone starts off with a goodie bag stuffed with commemorative cups for drink samples throughout the evening, along with crawl maps directing you to each participating Midtown bar where you may enjoy your complimentary taste of beer or wine. This event, presented by NAI Talcor, will run from 4–8 p.m. Registration/check-in is your first stop, at Manor @ Midtown. Enjoy live music, a silent auction and sponsor expo, then start crawling. If you need to recharge, make a pit stop at the Grub Hub, where food vendors will be offering delicious local eats.

As if you needed another reason to indulge, proceeds benefit The Tallahassee Ballet. For more information, contact The Tallahassee Ballet at (850) 224-6917, or visit their website, tallahasseeballet.org.

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Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling May 16 Taste South America at this year’s Spring Fling Under the South American Moon.

Local restaurants will be catering authentic food from regions across South America, and three bars will be open. The fundraiser begins at 7 p.m., and entertainment will include salsa and tango dancing.

The scenery at the Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Road, will provide a gorgeous backdrop for the evening, and a sparkling firework finale will close the night at 9:30 p.m. Entry is $100 per person, and proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Big Bend Hospice.

For more information, contact Connie Palmer, (850) 878-5310, conniep@bigbendhospice.org.

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July 20 Win a date with one of Tallahassee’s most eligible bachelors or bachelorettes at one of Tallahassee Magazine’s most popular annual events. Hosted at Hotel Duval, Top Singles auctions off a group of Tallahassee’s hottest unattached residents for their favorite local charities. In addition to our single ladies and gentlemen, there will be food and libations, music, a live auction and more — everything necessary to spend a Saturday night the right way.

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Pints for Paws June 8 This festival, put together by the North Florida Brewers League, features more than 100 homebrewed craft beers, from over 40 of the region’s best brewers.

Sample unique regional beers, and even talk with local homebrewers about how to get started on your personal brewery. Entry is a $10 donation per person.

Proceeds will benefit the Animal Shelter Foundation, making this the purrfect way to spend a Saturday. The festival will run from 4–8 p.m. at its usual location in Market Square Pavilion, 1471 Timberlane Road.

This is a 21-and-over event; no one under 21 will be allowed inside, and age verification will be required. For more information, contact pintsforpaws@comcast.net or visit pintsforpaws.org.

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May 3, June 7

First Friday at Railroad Square Soak up Tallahassee’s rich culture as you flit from gallery to gallery, enjoying food truck delectables and the tunes of local artists all along the way. Things get kicked off just before sunset. Don’t miss out on this monthly treat! FREE. Railroad Square Art Park, 567 Industrial Drive. (850) 224-1308

May 3, June 7

First Friday in Downtown Thomasville If you’d like a change of scenery, try Downtown Thomasville for their First Friday festivities. Shops, boutiques and restaurants are open late with specials, entertainment and more. Thomasville Main Street. FREE. 5–9 p.m.

May 4

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Kentucky Derby Gala Try your luck betting on your favorite horse as you watch the Run for the Roses on bigscreen TVs. If you place your bets right, you could even win it big with some prizes.

Pure Platinum will play for your listening and dancing pleasure. There will also be a hat parade with a prize for best “Derby Hat,” along with good food and free mint juleps prior to the race. Sponsored by the Leon Advocacy and Resource Center. $50 per person, $40 per person for a table of eight. Tallahassee Antique Car Museum, Highway 90 East/I-10 Interchange. 4:30–8 p.m. (850) 422-0355, leonarc.com

May 4

Rhythm and Blues Brews and BBQ, with Special Guest Clarence Carter Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a fun-filled day the Rhythm and Blues Brews and BBQ at the Bradfordville Blues Club benefitting Big Bend Crimestoppers. Enjoy great live music all day from local bands, including Swingin’ Harpoon, the Drew Tilman Band and more, jewelry and arts and crafts vendors and activities for the kids. $12 for adults, $6 for children. 7152 Moses Lane. 1–8 p.m. bbcsi.org, facebook.com/bigbendcrimestoppers

May 4, June 1

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Saturday in the Park Concert Series Enjoy an evening of stargazing and jazz listening at Ponce de Leon Park.

The night’s live performance gets kicked off at 8 p.m. and admission is FREE. Delicious food and drinks available for purchase from the areas top vendors.

Pack your lawn chair and prepare to unwind. (850) 224-0319

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2013 fundraiser Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 5 o'clock in the evening Sound Stage A Join the College of Motion Picture Arts and some of our most accomplished Alumni for an exclusive dinner and an evening of movie premiers created by the next generation of award-winning film makers.

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May 5

Tallahassee Youth Orchestra Spring Concert The Tallahassee Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert is the culmination of a great year of practice and learning by 150 talented local student musicians. The concert will feature five orchestral ensembles, as well as the Tallahassee Fiddlers, and the TYO Percussion Ensemble. $5. 3 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 224-8966, tallahasseeyouthorchestras.com

May 10

2nd Annual Midtown Idol Watch as Midtown business owners put their vocal chops to the test. Local band MoonPie Fever will provide live backup and coaching for the contestants, and the competition will benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center. Attendees are encouraged to vote with their dollars for their favorite contestants. $5. Krewe de Gras, 1304 N. Monroe St. 8–11 p.m. (850) 294-2930, iheartmidtown.com

May 10–12

‘Beauty & the Beast’ The Tallahassee Ballet is celebrating their 40th season with a show filled with grace, 150 May–June 2013

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romance and plenty of Beauty. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children (ages 12 and under), $25 for seniors (60 and over); seating is general admission.

Performances held at the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, 130 Collegiate Loop, FSU campus. (850) 224-6917, tallahasseeballet.org May 10–July 13 A Portrait of Historic Gadsden County, Florida Exhibition The Gadsden Arts Center will be representing a cross-section of Gadsden County’s history through original artwork and selected artifacts borrowed from local collectors. Visitors are also welcome at the opening reception May 10 at 6 p.m. FREE. Gadsden Arts Center, 13 N. Madison St., Quincy. Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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May 10

Chick-fil-A Leadercast If you’re looking to grow your leadership skills, the Chick-fil-A Leadercast is the great place to start. This annual event is held in Atlanta and broadcast live to venues all across the nation. Participants should expect tips and tricks from world-famous success stories; some of this year’s most notable lecturers include Condoleezza Rice, Jack Welch and Sanya Richards-Ross. Tallahassee Community College will host. Admission is $79 prior to the event and $89 the day of. Contact Robin Johnston at (850) 201-6067 for more information.

May 11

Spring Open House Admire the hard work of Leon County Cooperative Extension Service’s Master Gardeners while you pick up a tip or two at this annual event. All levels of gardening enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Enjoy live classical music and tasty treats.

FREE. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 615 Paul Russell Road. (850) 606-5200, leon.ifas.ufl.edu

Spring Fling

Under a South American Moon

May 16th, 2013 7:00 – 9:30 pm

at Tallahassee Nurseries

Tickets $100

Tickets on sale now at Tallahassee Nurseries, 850.701.1375 or visit

www.bigbendhospice.org

May 16–19, 24–26 and May 31–June 2

‘The Miracle Worker’ This emotional production by the Tallahassee Little Theatre is based on the early life of Helen Keller and her heroic teacher, Annie Sullivan. $20 adults, $15 government workers and seniors, $10 for students. 1861 Thomasville Road. tallahasseelittletheatre.org

May 17–18

Tallahassee Writers Conference and Book Festival In honor of our state’s 500th anniversary of its discovery, this year’s Writers Conference, “Discovering Florida Authors,” features writers and speakers from our own backyard. Topics will include everything from flash fiction to aspects of the writing craft. Full schedule and registration information online. Book festival is FREE, rates for writers’ conference online. Four Points Sheraton, 316 W. Tennessee St. (850) 893-7919, twaonline.org

May 18

Run for Wakulla Springs Get in some fun cardio as you run a course through the Wakulla Springs wilderness area, which is usually closed to the public. Runners will experience 5 kilometers of Florida’s true natural beauty. Online registration available at raceit.com. For those who register before May 2, 5K costs $20, including T-shirt, $10 without T-shirt; 1-mile “fun run” costs $15 with T-shirt, $5 without; all prices are $5 higher after May 2. Meet at the Azalea Shelter, Wakulla Springs State Park, Crawfordville.

Fun run starts at 8 a.m., 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., registration opens at 7 a.m.

(850) 962-2064, wakullasprings.org

May 25

Fight for Air Walk/Run The Fight for Air Run/Walk is commited to fighting lung disease. If you find yourself echoing their sentiments, join the cause! This run/walk is suitable for anyone, of any athletic ability. This year’s event is held at SouthWood, with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. Interested participants should call (850) 241-1003, or visit fightforairrunwalktallahassee.org. tallahasseeMagazine.com May–June 2013

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Tallahassee Bach Parley This year’s Bach Parley performance will feature J.S. Bach’s “Peasant Cantata,” plus Telemann’s “Don Quixote” suite and Boccherini’s “Night Music of the Streets of Madrid.” Open to the public, $5 donation requested. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 211 N. Monroe St. 3 p.m. (850) 224-8025

June 7–8

This Is My Country: A Musical Journey Join the Capital Chordsmen Barbershop Harmony Chorus on a musical road trip across America. The songs will transport you from region to region — from “Chicago, Chicago, (my) Kind of Town” to “California, Here I Come.” Guest performers Bill Jones and his Pasture Prime Bluegrass Band will help entertain. $15 general admission, $12.50 seniors 65 and up, $5 students. Tallahassee Little Theatre, 1861 Thomasville Road. 7–9:15 p.m. June 7, 2–4:15 p.m. and 7–9:15 p.m. June 8. Robbie Brunger, (850) 224-7729; capitalchordsmen.org

June 7–8

8th Annual Ride for Hope This is a fun cyclist and wellness event for all ages. The Ride for Hope will provide five distance rides, ranging from a family fun ride/walk to a 100-mile century through the rolling hills and canopy roads of Tallahassee. The fun will begin with a Vendor Expo on Friday and will continue with the distance rides and family fun events on Saturday. This event, hosted by the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, is meant to raise awareness for local health and cancer care, and to raise funds to support the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center. Pricing and full schedule online. (850) 431-5389, therideforhope.com

June 7–9

Latin Dance Festival This three-day-long event will feature Latin-dance lessons, including salsa, mambo, kizomba, tango, bachata and cha cha cha for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced workshops for the more seasoned dancers. $99 for a single full festival pass purchased by May 31, $125 after. Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. (850) 339-8463, tallylatindancefest.com

June 15

22nd Annual Tallahassee Model Railroad Show and Sale This model train convention will offer more vendors, displays, tables and layouts than ever before. Sponsored by the Big Bend Model Railroad Association, this event will offer products from LGB, Aristocraft, Lionel, American Flyer, Atlas, Kato, Con-cor, LifeLike and many more. $5 for adwults and children 13 and over, FREE for scouts in uniform and children 12 and under. North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (850) 544-1870, bbmra.org

June 21–23 and 28–30

‘Avenue Q’ If you’re looking for a fun time with puppets that indulge in adult humor, Theatre A La Carte’s presentation of “Avenue Q” is sure to please. Tickets are available at theatrealacarte.tix.com, $18 adults, $16 seniors and students. Tallahassee Little Theatre, 1861 Thomasville Road.

June 21–23 and June 27–30

‘Legally Blonde — the Musical’ You loved the adventures of Elle Woods on the big screen, now’s your chance to see the performance up close and personal — live and on stage, presented by the Young Actors Theatre. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 for seniors (55 +) and students, and $14 for 12 years and under. 609 Glenview Drive. Call (850) 386-6602 for more information.

June 22

Artopia This Big Bend Cares fundraiser is one of the city’s most highly anticipated art events.

Local and world-renowned artists donate their work, and attendees bid on the art through silent and live auctions. Proceeds provide education and comprehensive support for people infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. $30 per person. Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. 6:30­–10 p.m. (850) 656-2437 ext. 225, bigbendcares.org n 152 May–June 2013

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation

Receives $50,000 Grant from the Alpha Phi Foundation to Support CPR Training in Local Community

The Alpha Phi Foundation presented a $50,000 Heart to Heart Grant to the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation during a breakfast reception and program at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on March 27. The principal speakers were Paula Fortunas, President/CEO, TMH Foundation; Wayne Batchelor, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist, Southern Medical Group – TMH Physician Partners; Lisa Cox, heart failure survivor and patient of Dr. Batchelor; Amanda Paul, Vice President of Marketing, FSU Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi; Diane Spry Straker, Board Chair, Alpha Phi Foundation; Lisa Mullee, Director, Tallahassee Memorial Cardiovascular Services and Terri McDonald, Service Line Administrator, Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center.

The grant will fund a new program called “Empowering Women to Save Lives through CPR Training” that will assist in training 600 women (girls – adults) in CPR and empower them to save lives. “This grant is one of only two awarded nationally, and the reception was held to celebrate the newly formed philanthropic partnership,” noted Ms. Straker. In attendance were many distinguished guests from the Alpha Phi Foundation, Alpha Phi alumnae and active members, board members from both Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and its Foundation, TMH executive leadership, physicians and members of Leon County EMS. “This philanthropic partnership between the Alpha Phi Women’s Fraternity and the TMH Foundation began last year when Lauren Wallace, Immediate Past Vice President of Marketing, FSU Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi, contacted me with their enthusiastic interest in supporting women’s heart health,” said Aaron Kinnon, TMH Foundation Director of Development. “In less than one year the women of the Gamma Phi Chapter raised over $15,000 to benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center and the people in our community – and that is just the beginning.”

“To further our relationship, we informed the TMH Foundation that our chapter nominated it for a $50,000 Heart to Heart Grant,” explained Ms. Paul. “They moved forward so quickly on the grant request with such large and important goals, we knew they were deserving of the award.

All of us at the chapter were ecstatic to hear that TMH was a finalist and subsequently selected.”

Wayne Batchelor, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist; Aaron Kinnon, Director of Development, TMH Foundation; Diane Spry Straker, Board Chair, Alpha Phi Foundation; Paula S. Fortunas, President/CEO, TMH Foundation; Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director, Alpha Phi Foundation; Janet Borneman, Director of Planned Giving, TMH Foundation; Lisa Mullee, Director of Cardiovascular Services, Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center

Both active members and alumnae of the FSU Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi joined in celebrating the Heart to Heart grant’s presentation to the TMH Foundation

“We are very excited to receive this grant award to train women in life-saving, hands-only CPR,” said Ms. McDonald. “National statistics show that over 88 percent of cardiac arrests take place in the home and more than 77 percent of people feel helpless to act when they witness a cardiac arrest.”

The Heart & Vascular Center will partner with Leon County Emergency Medical Services and the local FSU Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi to conduct multiple group sessions throughout the year and one large group CPR training in February 2014 which is National Heart Month.

“The large group training will include an interactive exhibit of a largescale replica of the human heart that allows visitors to walk through and see and hear features of the heart, as well as learn more about common heart diseases,” said Ms. Mullee. At each of the sessions, participants will be given a CPR training kit with the expectation they will take the kit and train an additional three family members or friends, ultimately empowering an additional 1,800 community members to save lives. “This is a powerful philanthropic statement by Alpha Phi,” concluded Ms. Fortunas. “TMH is profoundly grateful and honored by the confidence Alpha Phi has placed in it and the Heart & Vascular Center’s life-saving work.” tallahasseeMagazine.com May–June 2013

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The Eighth Annual

Presenting Sponsor:

THE RIDE FOR HOPE to Benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center and Those It Serves

The Ride for Hope (TRFH) – now in its eighth year — has become a landmark event in the Big Bend region for cycling enthusiasts, leisure riders and people of all ages coming together to ride, celebrate life and raise funds for cancer care in this region.

TRFH memorializes its founder, Lou Farrah, and all proceeds benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center.

Please visit TheRideForHope.com to James “Jim” E. Messer, Jr., TMH learn how Lou, his wife Jenny, their two Foundation Trustee and The Ride for sons Jason and Jeffrey cast the vision Hope 2013 Honorary Chair for TRFH. Continuing its partnership with the TMH Foundation, Southeastern Dermatology will be TRFH’s presenting sponsor again this year. “Partnering with The Ride for Hope to promote healthy, active lifestyles, and to support the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center, makes good sense,” said Michael J. Ford, M.D. “Southeastern Dermatology is proud to be the presenting sponsor for The Ride for Hope and honored to be a part of what the community is doing to support quality cancer care at TMH.”

Jim Messer of Fonvielle Lewis Foote & Messer, Attorneys at Law will serve as TRFH’s 2013 Honorary Chair. Jim also serves on the TMH Foundation Board of Trustees and has been an active participant in TRFH almost every year since its inception. “Cancer took my mother, but I’m thankful to say that my son is a survivor!” said Jim. “I am passionate about cycling and more so about fighting cancer. The Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center is state of the art and TRFH is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping cancer care close to home.

That is why I’m proud to serve as the Honorary Chair for this event that means so much to my family and me.”

While TRFH has always encouraged family participation by providing multiple distances, ranging from a quarter-mile fun walk/ride all the way through a 100-mile “Century,” continuing the timing element for the second year in a row for both the 65-mile “Metric Century” and “Century” rides add excitement for top level cyclists to compete for best time in each of the two top distances and for the “King of the Hills” award.

This year, about 1500 people are expected to participate in TRFH’s associated Vendor Expo, Health Fair and Family Fun Festival, which are at no charge to the general public. Of those, about 750 will register for the main cycling event. Cyclists of all ages and experience, from novice to expert, participate in one of the six different courses. A delicious lunch will be served by Gordos and Bandidos restaurants – free for all registered riders and at a nominal fee for the general public. TRFH and associated events will be held at the North Florida Fairgrounds – all cycling courses will begin and end there.

Please visit TheRideForHope.com to register for The Ride, review sponsorship opportunities, complete a vendor booth application for the Friday night Expo and/or Saturday Health Fair, see TRFH schedule of events, photos and more.

“The fun-filled weekend will kick off Friday evening, June 7, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with TRFH Vendor Expo, Registration/Bag pick up and The Hero of Hope Award Ceremony. The Friday night festivities also include music, buffet dinner, vendor expositions and much excitement as riders gear up for the next day,” said Aaron Kinnon, TMH Foundation Director of Development.

The Ride for Hope 2013 Anticipates More Than 750 Cyclists

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and its Foundation Salute and Honor The Donors, Sponsors and Volunteers Who Made Possible

CURTAINS FOR A CAUSE

Benefiting the Brian Jackson Dystonia Research and Discovery Program at the Florida State University College of Medicine Presenting Sponsor Jackson Properties Premier Student Housing

Gold Sponsors Ron Sachs Communications ABC Abbey Flooring Center Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Lamar Advertising The Gun Vault The University Center Club WCTV

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Sponsors and Special Thanks Theatre A La Carte The Gem Collection Costco Clear Channel

“CURTAINS” ANNOUNCEMENT “Curtains” has become an officiallydesignated Valentine’s Day annual event to raise funds for the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Brian Jackson Dystonia Research and Discovery Program and its clinical partner, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. A comprehensive scientific research, clinical and education program will emerge — right here in Tallahassee — with the goal of discovering effective treatments and therapies and — ultimately — a cure for Dystonia.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s Event Benefits Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center for Parkinson’s Research FSU College of Medicine students hosted “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” at Sweat Therapy Fitness in February to raise funds for the Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center for Parkinson’s Research in memory of Samuel Torres. Jillianne Grayson, a thirdyear FSU medical student inaugurated this indoor fund-raising cycle-a-thon in September 2011 in memory of her Gerry Maitland, M.D. grandfather, Samuel Torres, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s prior to his passing.

Throughout the event, there were presentations by experts in Parkinson’s, educational activities with Florida State University College of Medicine students, beautiful music provided by the TMH Parkinson’s Choir, food and fun for all. Lectures about Parkinson’s Disease were delivered by Gerry Maitland, M.D. and Charles Ouimet, PhD. featuring recent successful research initiatives. Tal Yariv, TMH Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, announced local and national resources for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

FSU second-year medical student Paulie Bruns served as the 2013 Pedaling for Parkinson’s Director. Ms. Bruns explained her role, “It is a pleasure to continue Jillianne’s and her family’s commitment to partner with the FSU College of Medicine, the TMH Foundation and the Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center to advance a brighter future for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s. According to Ms. Grayson, “It was an honor to serve as Director for the first Pedaling for Parkinson’s event in 2011. My family and I are grateful for the continuation of this great event to successfully raise funds for the

Kim Bibeau, Sweat Therapy Owner, Judi Taber, TMH Foundation Annual Giving Officer, Paulie Bruns, Pedaling for Parkinson’s Director and Tal Yariv, TMH Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Pedaling for Parkinson’s cycling teams ride for the cause at Sweat Therapy

Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center for Parkinson’s Research in memory of my grandfather, Samuel Torres.”

Twenty cycling teams - including a bike specifically set aside for Parkinson’s patients attending the event - participated with riders taking turns on a workout bike continuously spinning for four hours in support of the cause at Sweat Therapy Fitness. The FSU College of Medicine, the FSU College of Nursing, the FSU School of Communication Science & Disorders, the FAMU College of Pharmacy and the Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center each had cycling teams along with numerous community supporters. Door prizes were awarded and two more fund-raising events through local restaurants and car wash establishments helped increase funds generated.

TMH Ortho-Neuro Service Line Administrator Judy Greenwald said, “It is a pleasure to recognize the partnership of the wonderful FSU College of Medicine students along with the TMH Foundation and the Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center to enhance and strengthen research efforts to help Parkinson’s patients in the local community.” TMH Foundation Annual Giving Officer Judi Taber added, “On behalf of the TMH Foundation, I appreciate the enthusiastic support of Ms. Paulie Bruns, Ms. Jillianne Grayson and her family, all participating FSU students and cycling teams and the sponsors . . . the FSU College of Medicine, Sweat Therapy and the Terner Family Foundation.”

Cyclists take a break to replenish fluids

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Salute and Honor the 2013 USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger Donors, Sponsors and Volunteers USTA TALLAHASSEE

Benefiting the D. Mark Vogter, M.D. Memorial Endowment for Neuro Intensive Care at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

A USTA Pro Circuit Event Benefiting the D. Mark Vogter, M.D. Neuro-Intensive Care Unit at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Presenting Sponsor Comcast Grand Slam Sponsors City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs 850 The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare USTA Pro Circuit Wimbledon Sponsors ESPN Radio 97.9 FM Tallahassee Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation WCTV French Open Sponsors The Florida Lottery Greenberg Traurig Har-Tru® Umbrella Sponsor Kraft Nissan Australian Open Sponsors Baselineshots.com/Mike Olivella Cabot Lodge-Thomasville Road Carrabba’s Italian Grill Chick-fil-A Coca Cola Culligan Water of Tallahassee exp Healthy Communities Media/ Everett Teague In Tents Events MAD DOG Construction McLean Tennis, Inc. Outback Steakhouse Sodexo Tallahassee Neurological Clinic Tallahassee Surgical Associates USTA Florida Visit Tallahassee/Sports Council Mark Webb/Merrill Lynch US Open Sponsors Bastien Dental Care Drs. Glenn & Marci Beck Big Top Manufacturing Maryanne & Logan Brooks Walter Colón, DMD, MS/ Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Dermatology Associates Dr. Farhat & Mrs. Kristine Khairallah Michael Loo James Madison Institute Jean & Al McCully North Florida Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center/ Peter Loeb, M.D. and Spencer Stoetzel, M.D. OfficeMax Workplace Interiors Seminole High Performance Tennis Brence & Janis Sell Tallahassee Nurseries Tallahassee Tennis Association Tallahassee Woman Magazine Anny, Karen, Jamie & Jordan Vogter Lori & Eric Willyoung Court Sponsors Alice Abbitt & Ralph Zimmerman AMO Clinical Research Sonia & Ricardo Ayala, M.D. Rhonda & Tyler Baldock Jann & Ray Bellamy Wayne & Jennifer Bertsch Libby & Sid Bigham Katie Brennan Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP Jed Carroll/Carroll Custom Designs CenturyLink Capital City Bank Frances C. Chaney, D.M.D. Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Coosh’s Bayou Rouge Core Institute Jenny & Michael Crowley Stephen D. Cutright, CPA, P.A. Carroll & Mildred Dadisman Kathleen & Jim Dahl Anne Davis & Barbara Davidson Carol & Tim Edmond Debra & George English Farmers & Merchants Bank Suzi Faulk Gery Florek & Pam Arthur FMI Business Systems Gem Collection Virginia Glass Jim Gray Judy & Wes Greenwald

Hamco Business Media/Cyndi and Mike Brack Carolyn & Rich Henry, M.D. Carol & Ed Herndon Hill Spooner & Elliott, Inc., Real Estate James D.A. Holley & Co/Matt Gilbert Darlene Horton & Rick Wagner Laura & Bill Kirchoff Jimmie & Dr. Fred Lindsey Karen & Jim MacFarland Mattice & Mattice Real Estate, Lori Mattice, Broker/Owner Becky & Ken McAlpine Patty & Kevin McAlpine Alex Meng & Yi Zhu Carol & Ed Moore Corbin & Murray Moore Motorola/Lee Moreno Nan Nagy & Ken Kato Newk’s Express Café Old Town Café Wanda & John Peterson, M.D. PODS® Production Support Group Kevin K. Ragsdale, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Sara & Ted Rodrigue Rich & Sally Sox Stevens Orthodontics/Dr. Lucas & Valorie Stevens Jeff & Mary Swain Tasty Pastry Bakery Ida & Bill Thompson Tri-Eagle Sales Mary & Hugh VanLandingham, M.D. Mary & Kevin Warner Tanya & Tony Weaver, M.D. Kathy & Jack Weiss Katrina & Chris Wilhoit, M.D. Tanya & David Wilkins Maria, Mark & Carson Yealdhall Individual and Pro-Am Sponsors and Special Thanks ALSCO Lyn Baggett Carol & Tom Bahorski & the VIP Tent Volunteers Joyce Baker Nancy Beach Drs. Marci & Glenn Beck Kathy Beggs

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Rebecca MacKay Joan Macmillan Moe’s Southwest Grill Momo’s Pizza Margaret Mooney Debra Morris Joe Myers My Favorite Things Nan Nagy Osceola Supply Billie Padgett Premier Health & Fitness Center Red Elephant Pizza & Grill Eunice Rho Gloria Rollins Cody Stevens Heidi Sieloff Else Smith Denean Sykes Tricia & Brian Szwarc Richard Talbot Everett Teague Kelly Tucker USTA Pro Circuit National Staff USTA Florida & their Staff Linda Vannoy Anna Vinson Jamie Vogter Maye & John Walker Jan Waller Hannah Webster Blue Whitaker Gloria Whitaker Lori & Eric Willyoung Zaxby’s Julie Zins Special Thanks The Staff of Forestmeadows and the City of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood: Glen Howe, Steve Leroy, Terry Brown, Pops, Robin, Shannon, Allena TMH and TMH Foundation Boards and Colleagues TMH NeuroScience/Vogter Neuro Intensive Care Staff Tallahassee Tennis Association Board & Volunteers ALL the Ball Kids, Babes & Dudes, Tournament Volunteers, Transportation Drivers, & Housing Sponsors

The TMH Foundation Recognizes the Junior League of Tallahassee for Supporting the “Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment Program” for the Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit parents address their feelings about the NICU and At a ceremony in March, the TMH Foundation their baby.” recognized the Junior League of Tallahassee for its major contribution to benefit the new “Creating A local mom — Mrs. Liza Jones — offered a Opportunities for Parent Empowerment (COPE) testimonial at the recognition presentation about Program” to benefit the Tallahassee Memorial how Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center and Children’s Center and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

COPE Project helped her son during his recent hospitalization. Mrs. Jones explained how the Tallahassee Memorial’s COPE team for the program provided a more comfortable environment Children’s Center includes the Nurse Manager, for her son during hospitalization and at home, “My Assistant Nurse Managers, Pediatric Nurses, son experienced wonderful care while hospitalized Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Child Life Specialist at the Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center and and a COPE-trained intern. The Children’s Center I am very grateful for the COPE Program. COPE gave team implements the program while the child is us many ways to work with him at home so that he hospitalized using books, booklets, medical play will be more comfortable with his diagnosis and any kits, puppets and pinwheel therapy. Kim Outlaw, future treatment.”

Children’s Center Nurse Manager, explained further, Jill Pope, Junior League of Tallahassee President accepts plaque from Judi Taber, “During the child’s treatment and hospitalization, According to Junior League of Tallahassee TMH Foundation Annual Giving Officer parents are taught how to continue therapy at President Jill Pope, “It was so wonderful hearing home resulting in long-term benefits by encouraging positive behavior a first-hand account of the positive impact this project has had during hospitalization and with future medical experiences.” on families in our community! The Junior League is honored to have helped bring COPE to TMH and look forward to continuing our There is a separate COPE team for the Neonatal Intensive Care partnership with this wonderful organization.” TMH Foundation Annual Unit (NICU). This team includes the Nurse Manager, Nurses and a Giving Officer Judi Taber concluded, “The TMH Foundation is very COPE-trained intern. The NICU team implements the program with grateful for the Junior League of Tallahassee’s support for the COPE booklets and DVD’s while the baby is in the NICU. Linda Frimmel, NICU Program that will annually benefit over 2,000 hospitalized children Nurse Manager, pointed out, “During their babies, hospitalization and and their families and over 600 NICU babies who are served by treatment, the parents are provided with booklets and materials with Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center and the Tallahassee Memorial valuable information about the NICU and activities that will help them Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” bond with their baby during treatment. The program also helps new

SAIL High School Donates Special Work Day to the TMH Foundation SAIL High School, located just blocks from Doak Campbell Stadium, is one of the highest rated schools in Leon County. With only 300 students, it has an ever-growing waiting list of those wishing to attend this school that emphasizes the arts and sciences. SAIL also incorporates many elements of Service Learning that combine academics with community service. From robotics to gardening, the students at SAIL High School excel.

During a nippy Saturday in March, a group of SAIL students along with their Drama Teacher Sierra Service and Technical Specialist Blayne White, arrived with paint brushes and shovels in hand and — under the guidance of Bob McCully — gave the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation’s building a makeover. Power washing the entire building, painting the handrails and TMH Foundation sign and expertly putting in landscaping, this group brightened up the Foundation’s building which also houses the Tallahassee Memorial – Florida State University Medical Music Therapy Program.

In recent meetings with SAIL Principal Tiffany Thomas, the TMHF Major Gifts Program Director Mark A. Marple was thrilled with the level of participation that SAIL High School was willing to provide, not only for this “spruce up” project, but for a new program in the works called “Hobbies for A Cause.” “This program is still in the planning stage. Ultimately, it will take the current skills of the students in crafts, gardening and the arts and put them into a fund-raising program under the auspices of the TMH Foundation,” explained Mr. Marple.

SAIL High School was the first winner of the College Board of Excellence and Innovation in the Arts Award and consistently has one of the highest Science FCAT scores in Leon County. SAIL’s service to the community, leadership in education and creativity in the arts combine to make it unique within the community. Thank you — SAIL High School Students, Faculty and Staff for all you have done and continue to do.

SAIL students painting and planting to “spruce up” the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation’s building at 1331 East Sixth Avenue – please stop by for a look.

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Tree House of Tallahassee Fast Cars & Mason Jars February 23, 2013 Pure Southern charm and hospitality were on display during the 7th annual Tree House fundraiser. Held at The Farm, the event raises money to house and care for up to 200 abused and neglected children each year.

The event featured silent and live auctions, an open bar and a sumptuous food spread. // The Black & Hue Project Autumn Mayfield and Brittany Dean

Linley Paske and Jessica Kerr

Freddy and Mary Linzee Branham

Lacy Mattheson, Cissy Proctor and Beth Parker

32nd Annual Maclay Auction ‘Motown Getdown’ February 22, 2013 Parents, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the “Motown Getdown” to bid on silent and live auctions to raise money for Maclay School. Held at the University Center Club, the evening included music from Atlanta group Complete Desire on Fire, who rocked the night away for more than 200 guests.

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Purple Craze January 31, 2013 A benefit for the Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee, Purple Craze lived up to its name both in terms of the sea of purple donned by attendees and the crazy good time shared by more than 250 people at this first-time event. Held at the Elks Lodge, the event boasted live and silent auctions, music from popular DJ Greg Tish, an array of hors d’oevres and desserts, the Photo Fun Booth and more. Local artists Pattie Maney and Mary Proctor were on hand selling custom art pieces.

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Triple R Horse Rescue Have A Heart 4 Horses February 10, 2013 More than 200 people descended on the Bradfordville Blues Club to raise money for Triple R Horse Rescue during this westernthemed event. The event featured a silent auction, sumptuous eats, dancing, karaoke and more. Monies raised help the organization continue its work with neglected and abused horses around the Big Bend region.

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Tallahassee Northside Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance February 2, 2013 Few people can make a little girl feel more like a true princess than her father. Such royal adoration was on full display at the Tallahassee Northside Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance at The Moon. Fathers and daughters of all ages stepped out in style, enjoying food, music and festivities at this popular annual event. // Lisa Duchene Darran and Kaitlin Duchene, Leni Sinke and Eberhard Roeder

Mike Lanigan with Ellianna Wilson and Jaden Martinez

Clifford and Courtney Stokes

Jarvis Bedford and Jada

Marlon and Mara Bowden

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Red Hills Horse Trials March 8–10, 2013 This year’s Red Hills International Horse Trials, held at Elinor-Klapp Phipps Park, focused on Florida’s quincentenary and the role of the horse in the development of the Sunshine State. The horse trials boasted top riders from at least two dozen states and 10 different countries competing in show jumping, cross-country, dressage and more. // provided by Stephanie Jansen

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February 1–2, 2013 A little bit of Tuscany came to Tallahassee when Goodwood Museum and Gardens hosted “Under the Tuscan Sun” author Frances Mayes. “From Garden to Table: A Journey With Frances Mayes,” which benefitted Goodwood, consisted of a Friday night dinner reception featuring recipes made famous in Mayes’ most recent book, “The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from My Italian Kitchen.” Saturday’s event boasted a mock Tuscan marketplace and an opportunity to sample some of the various wares prevalent in Tuscan culture. // Audrey Post Cynthia O’Connell and Rick Barnett

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Tallahassee Top Salon February 23, 2013 The 2013 Top Salon event, held at the University Center Club, pitted some of the best salons in Tallahassee against one another in a friendly competition. Salons turned out creative and dramatic transformations while attendees enjoyed an electrified atmosphere boasting a who’s who of the local hair industry. Local industry icon Ardan Morris won the Lifetime Achievement Award and emcee Daniel Lewis kept the crowd entertained with dance breaks and lively commentary throughout the event.

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Kim and Brian Bibeau

Juli Downs and Christy Askari

Katie Goram, Stefanie Walters, Cecily Armengol and Tyler Finley

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What’s in a name? For 2-1-1 Big Bend, it’s their phone number. A decade ago, the Telephone Counseling and Referral Service changed its name to reflect the short, easy-to-remember number people can call for suicide prevention, crisis intervention and referrals to a variety of community services. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the change, the organization’s staff, board members past and present and other supporters gathered for some hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a huge cake. Longtime president Randy Nicklaus greeted attendees, including Nolia and Bill Brandt, Andy Welch, Polly White, Kim King, Aigner George, Steve Evans, Ben Graybar, City Commissioner Andrew and R. Jai Gillum, Allison Harrell, Cori Bauserman, Jennifer and Frank Rupert, Pam Butler, Al Pasini, Bill Milford, Andre Holmes and Chuck Bruce. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

There’s plenty of sisterly love in the air around Valentine’s Day every year at the Alumnae Panhellenic of Tallahassee’s Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon, hosted this year at the Pi Beta Phi house on the Florida State University campus. Guests were greeted by housemother and Pi Phi alum Beth Trotman and escorted on house tours by several sisters, including Clare Lattanze and Megan Hahn. Guest speaker for the event was author and Tallahassee Community College professor Dr. Melissa Soldani-Lemon, who gave a spirited talk about the life lessons she found in her yoga frog statue. She was introduced by Rachel Sutz Pienta, whose husband, David Pienta, served as auctioneer for the live auction, which included a special key lime pound cake baked by Barbara Corven. Several collegiate sorority members were given scholarships at the event, including Libby Pace, Kara Fenclau, Avery Durant and Morgan McCord. Honored for their scholarship were Amy Nicotra and Kayleigh Whitman. The group’s Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year Award was presented by Kathy Dilworth, the group’s president and last year’s award winner, to Shelly Green. Tri Sig was well represented, with seven alumnae attending the luncheon, including Lisa Carey, Mary Brown and Marlene Middleton. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Diners included Lance Lozano, Brittany Dover, Melvin Pope III, Natascha Becker, Amanda Keegan, Dr. Stephen Duncan, Amanda Mullen, Chad Kittrell, Taylor Jansik, Steven Lohbeck, Kenzie Burleigh, Chris and Sherilyn Clark, Alex Szaro, Javi Borges, Lauren Wukovits, Marc and Pam Bauer, Elizabeth Mack, Jim and Annie Dowling, David and Kristina Butler and Brian Taylor. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Love was all around on Valentine’s Day at Advent Day School’s annual Grandbuddies Day event. This year’s event, chaired by Taryn Adams and Katherine Colombo Cline, brought in more than 300 children and their grandparents. Spotted were Sen. and Mrs. Bill Montford and City Commissioner Nancy Miller with their grandchildren. Photographer Nicole Myhre was on hand taking professional pictures of the grandparents with their grandchildren. Other grandparents attending included Wayne and Betty Edwards, Melanie Montgomery, Ron and Sandy Stefanick, Christine and Joe Mills, Lynn and Art Carlson, Tom and Barbara Block, James and Martha Hartsfield, Pat and Bruce Grant, Bob and Kathy Weiss, David and Sue Colombo, as well as many other wonderful grandparents and parents. The room was cheery with lovely conversation hearts the children painted in art class. Smiles adorned the room and there were plenty of hugs, too. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Haute Headz opened their newly relocated salon in great “hair”style with Haute Starry Nights, a high-energy fashion show on March 2.

One of the area’s premier salons, Haute Headz moved across Thomasville Road into Betton Place in the church space formerly occupied

by My Favorite Things. In addition to the airy salon, owners Monique Wood, Nikki Clark and Darcy Cavell expanded the business to include “haute” looks for the home, too. On hand for the show were WCTV’s Gina Pitisci, Mary Bebout, Maggie Maseerer, Russ and Cheri Rainey, Kim Smiley, Tony Fiore and Ann Camp. Sean Pittman was there to see his wife, Audra, stroll the catwalk. Others attending were Dan and Ella Parisi, Calynne Hill, Brittany Dean and Krista Stephens. Marsha Doll, who was there with husband Dean Faulkenberry, trained the models for their moment in the spotlight.

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The Tall Timbers Naturalist Ball was held at Glen Arven Country Club on Feb. 16, honoring Lane Green for his many years of service. Among those attending the event were Kim Sash and Pierson Hill, Sallie and Duby Ausley, Loranne Ausley and Bill Holliman, Lester and Wendy Abberger and Tom and Jane Barron.

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»culture THE BUZZ Many of the stars of Tallahassee’s giving community made an evening appearance at the inaugural Starz of Hope event to support Kidz1stFund.

Held under the chilly constellations at beautiful Hale’s Place Plantation, FSU Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, hosted a private gathering to raise money to fight Fanconi anemia, a disease that affects their younger son, Ethan. Guests were garbed in cowboy boots and furs to ward off the cooler temperatures, and after an elaborate cocktail hour held in the barn, guests were treated to an outdoor countrified dinner with comedian Jeff Foxworthy, creating endless laughter with “redneckognized” entertainment. The 230 attendees included Dr. Margaret MacMillan, Ethan’s physician from the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, FSU greats Christian Ponder and Dustin Hopkins, the entire FSU football coaching staff, FSU Head Baseball Coach Mike Martin and his wife Carol, Jim and Carole Smith, DeVoe and Shirley Moore, Bob and Peyton Deison, Curtis and Carrie Zimmerman, Les and Ruth Akers, David Ramba, Ed and Susie Murray, Jim and Linda Owens, Bill and Cherie Hodge, and many others. The auction items received enthusiastic and competitive bidding for packages including VIP experiences at the Kentucky Derby, NASCAR’s Coke Zero 400 and even a hunting trip with Coach Fisher. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Lyn Solomon celebrated her February birthday with a trip to St. Lucia, a gift from her husband, Sam Solomon. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The Joanna Francis Living Well Foundation Fashion Show was a huge success at Goodwood. Wilson Dean sang while guests dined on food prepared by Carrie Ann and Co. and Paisley Café. Flowers were designed

by Anne Jolley Byrd. Attending the event were Suzanne Cognetta, Nan Conway, Shanna Williford, Karen Hoy, Marcia Thornberry, Tilly Allen, and Shannon and Billie Padgett. Models were Anne Schroeder and daughter Lila, Marsha Doll, Dr. Kathy Langston, Lisa Canup, Eileen Ford, Mildred Dadisman, Deborah Passetti and Jane Marks.

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The raw oysters, the beer and the weather were all well-chilled on March 1 for Goodwood Museum and Gardens’ second annual Oyster Roast, but there were several firepots and heaters on the Carriage House patio and plenty of seating inside. An estimated 300 people attended the bash, which featured oysters raw and roasted, oyster po boys, Brunswick stew, fried green tomatoes, tables of luscious appetizers and desserts and musical entertainment by Jay Kelly. Seeing and being seen were County Commissioner John Dailey and wife Virginia, Anne and Lamar Rowe, Mary Coburn, Anne McKenzie, Glenn and Kathy Mayne, Goodwood Board Chairman Rick Barnett and daughter, Sarah Deeb and Janet Hinkle. Sara Knox Merrill was chairwoman of the organizing committee and Nella Schomburger coordinated the feast. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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An enthusiastic crowd spent the evening enjoying wine and a sumptuous array of food at the second annual Art for a Healthy Start event, supporting the nonprofit Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. Alisa Ghazvini invited the group to wander through her Betton Hills home and bid on dozens of pieces that had been donated by local artists and collectors. Joe Claborn created several detailed paintings of birds and fruit to be auctioned at the event, and Cassie Tucker donated a watercolor of a magnolia blossom to the cause. The featured painting was a small original watercolor called “Gulf Landscape,” painted by former Florida First Lady Rhea Chiles. The coalition, which helps at-risk mothers and babies, was created when her late husband, Lawton Chiles, was governor.

Those carrying home beautiful art included Jerri Hanna, Beverly Frick, Sue Newman and Holly Jogerst. Others noshing on cheeses and hors d’oeuvres were Annette Phelps, Mary Maida, Rachel and David Pienta, Jackie Harvey and Chris Desmarais. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The Sunday afternoon weather was perfect, and the music was oh-sosmooth at the 16th Annual Jazz for Justice fundraiser at dual Midtown venues, The Front Porch and The Wine Loft. Enjoying the entertainment that included Big Daddy & Red Hot Java, Dayve Stewart and the Longineau Parsons Ensemble, and bidding on hundreds of silent auction items were Josefina Tamayo, Sean Donovan, Lisa Ferrier, Michelle Wilson and her mom, Janet Wilson, Rick Minor, Mark and Jan Pudlow, Anne Mackenzie, Nancy Leikauf, Angie Pichard, Tim and Stephanie Jansen and Reggie Garcia. Proceeds from the event benefit the work of Legal Services of North Florida. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

With more than 400 of Tallahassee’s finest and most generous in attendance, Stubbs’ Educational Foundation’s (SEF) 17th Annual Variety Extravaganza on Feb. 23 was a spectacular evening, raising money for music education benefiting youth K-12 of North Florida and South Georgia.

This year’s event, a Mardi Gras Ball, was held at the Tallahassee Automobile Car Museum.

Guests were greeted by SEF volunteers bearing tasty trays of hors d’oeuvres. Back by popular demand, Blue Water Cooking Company catered this year’s Cajun feast. The crowd was welcomed by Mistress of Ceremonies Alicia New, and attendees danced all evening to the music of Southern Satisfaction.

Special recognition was given for establishment of The Bruce Rivers Hall Guitar Scholarship endowment, in honored memory of Bruce Rivers Hall.

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There are countless businesses in and around Tallahassee that can be labeled as unique, respectable or solid.

However, the simple fact is that not all are the “best.”

The crème de le crème of this town are the businesses that take customer service to new heights, and never stop focusing on product/service quality, innovation, progression, growth and an innate focus on community.

And the people who know those businesses are you — the readers of Tallahassee Magazine. Please fill out your ballot and cast a vote for the best restaurants, service providers, stores and more. Your choices will be tallied, and the top-vote getters will be profiled in the September/October issue of Tallahassee Magazine.

From the tastiest restaurants to the trendiest retailers to the service-oriented businesses that put customers first and continue to maintain affordability and knowledge of industry trends, the “Best Of Tallahassee” is more than a simple competition to see who’s tops on the local scene. It’s a glimpse into the heart of the city and the culture that makes it the crown jewel of the Big Bend region.

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• Ballots must have votes marked in at least 10 different categories in order to be counted.

• All votes must be cast for businesses in and around Tallahassee. Votes for any business outside of a 30-mile radius from the city limits will not be counted.

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• All ballots must be mailed directly to Sunset Rotary, a third-party organization that will process the ballots: Best Of Tallahassee Sunset Rotary Post Office Box 38024 Tallahassee, Florida 32315 • Ballots must be postmarked by May 31, 2013.

• Obvious attempts at ballot stuffing will be disqualified.

• Any winning business must be in good standing with Rowland Publishing, Inc. in order to be promoted as a “Best Of” winner.

Once ballots are counted, all tabulations are final.

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The GEM COLLECTION Best JEWELRY STORE | 2 0 1 2

Family-owned Brian Barnard’s Flooring America, a consistent favorite among Tallahassee Magazine voters in the Best Flooring category, has been supplying Tallahassee residents with flooring options that match the look you want and your budget. Brian Barnard’s Flooring America, it’s where friends send friends.

Moving to Tallahassee in 1997 originally as a WCTV news anchor and now working as a fulltime broker, Bartlett commits himself to making you fall in love with the city just as much as he did. First-time homebuyers and sellers will receive superb service that will surely lead to your dream home.

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Lawson & Lawson Electric would like to thank the local community for voting us Best Of Tallahassee in 2012. We will remain committed to the outstanding customer service and reasonable pricing that you deserve. We look forward to serving you as the Best Electrical Company again in 2013.

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SHARON DAVIS BEST DANCE SCHOOL | 2 0 1 2

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The teachers at Sharon Davis School of Dance want to thank our dancers, their parents and friends for voting us the Best Dance School in Tallahassee for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Your loyalty means so much to us. We promise to always strive to be Tallahassee’s best dance studio. If you are still pleased with Sharon Davis School of Dance, we would appreciate your vote again in 2013. A big thanks for all you do for our dance school.

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The SPA at Southeastern Plastic Surgery is staffed by highly trained, licensed aestheticians who combine spa luxury with state-of-the-art equipment.

Looking for that perfect Alaskan wild salmon or mahi-mahi filet to throw on the grill? Or maybe some fresh stone crabs or Gulf shrimp? Boats of local fishermen are daily unloading the freshest finfish and shellfish in town. A perennial favorite, Southern Seafood has a wide variety of fresh seafood that will satisfy the most discriminating palate.

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Thank you to all the Tallahassee Magazine readers who voted Pink Narcissus Best Kids Clothing. We have had a wonderful year thanks to everyone in our local community. We can’t wait to celebrate another Best Of Tallahassee award this year!

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Thank you from all of us at Narcissus for voting us Best Of Tallahasssee in three categories last year!

We love and appreciate the support of our customers and look forward to another Best Of win this year. Don’t forget to vote on the ballot found in this issue, starting on page 177.

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Shop the area’s best selection of furniture and mattresses featuring the best brands in America and the area’s largest LA-Z-BOY Comfort Studio. Turner’s gives you unlimited possibilities and unbeatable values!

Rowe Roofing appreciates the loyalty and confidence of our clients. Thank you for voting us Best Of Tallahassee, 2012!

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A special thanks to Tallahassee Magazine readers for voting us “Best Of Tallahassee.” We are honored to have been chosen two of the last three years.

Each day we live to fulfill our brand promise of being “More than your bank. Your banker.”

With more than 25 years of experience, Helga’s offers a full range of fine tailoring and alterations services in two locations. We can work with any style or material and are equally adept with both men’s and women’s clothing. Helga’s can create custom clothing and handle last-minute, same-day alterations. Two master tailors are available with two convenient locations.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Reimagined A Delicious Twist on a Classic Family Gathering

By Chay D. Baxley // Photos by Scott Holstein

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other’s Day can be a challenge. How do you figure out what to get for the woman who’s given you everything? No new scarf or designer perfume could even begin to pay her back for those troublesome teen years of yours, the innumerable free counseling sessions she’s given you or the thousands of PB & Js made in your honor. Our recommendation? Don’t even try. It’s a lost cause.

So, instead of spending countless hours in an online search for the “perfect” gift, give Mom what she really wants this year — you. A special day just for the two of you (or, better yet, invite the whole family) to relax and unwind with great food and even better company.

Preparing a delicious (and nutritious) brunch is an ideal way of bringing loved ones together and With just a little letting her know you care. planning, you can Ensure this day is 100 percent stress free for create a healthful, momma-bear by telling her to sit back and relax, appetizing meal for you’ve got the menu under control. All she needs Mom’s special day to do is sip her freshly prepared Pear Mimosa — served on a beautifully set table. and we think she can handle that.

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Getting the right look — keep it ladylike

Nothing says femininity like Frenchcountry décor. Embrace this cozy, soothing style for your brunch backdrop. Combining crisp, neutral linens with delicate colors like pale pink, sky blue and soft mint will enhance the mood of the day without making any fellows in the room feel too out of place. Afterward, any new linen additions you purchased for the day will make for an excellent extension of your interior-decorating arsenal. Win-win.

For serving and dining ware, there’s no need to pull out the fine china. Your simplest white dishes will work perfectly for this “shabby chic” look, which relies heavily on understated elegance and a comfortable sense of refinement.

If you’re having trouble pinning this style down, check out local boutiques like Sweet Patina, Peculiar Goods and That’s Mine to help you find your way.

About the Menu — a personal touch is preferred

On a hot Tallahassee day, Mom will love these refreshing selections. Items included in the menu are designed to be tasty and adaptable. Altering or enhancing the flavors to suit your family’s taste buds is exactly the sort of personal touch your mom is looking for in a gift.

The Caprese salad (or as we like to call it, the “easy Caprese”) is a real crowd pleaser. Utterly delicious and completely healthy, this is a low-effort appetizer that will allow your guest to snack without filling up or overindulging.

To keep unnecessarily high stress levels at bay, prepare certain menu selections early. The spinach quiche and chicken salad keep well overnight. Preparing your fruit pizza’s crust the night before will allow it to be perfectly cooled by the time you’re ready to decorate. As far as toppings are concerned, the decision is truly up to you. Avoid particularly juicy fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit and watermelon, which will water down your dessert and make indulging in its deliciousness a messy affair.

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Appetizers Cucumber Finger Sandwiches Ingredients: » 1 (12-ounce) package of reduced-fat cream cheese » 12 tablespoons fat-free sour cream » 4 teaspoons garlic » 1 tablespoon chopped onion » 4 large cucumbers » 10 slices bread of choice Directions: Wash and peel cucumbers; slice off seeds. Rinse and drain. Cut cucumbers into ¼-inch slices. Combine all other ingredients in mixing bowl. Spread desired amount of mixture on bread. Follow with sliced cucumbers. Cut sandwiches into 4 squares each.

Refrigerate before serving.

Caprese Salad Ingredients: »6 medium very ripe tomatoes » 4 ounces fresh mozzarella » 6 large fresh basil leaves » 8 teaspoons balsamic vinegar » 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions: Cut tomatoes and mozzarella into even slices approximately ¼ inch wide. Layer on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Combine balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Cut basil leaves into thin ribbons and sprinkle them over the salads. Drizzle salads with olive oil dressing and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Serve immediately.

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Main Spinach Quiche Ingredients: » 1 prepared piecrust (9-inch) » ¼ cup chopped onions » 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed » ¾ cup milk » 4 large eggs, lightly beaten » 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained » 1/8 teaspoon pepper » 5 strips crispy bacon (optional) » 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, undrained (optional) Directions: Bake piecrust at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, set aside. Melt butter in a skillet; add onions, cook until tender. Add cream cheese and milk to skillet. Cooking over low heat, whisk mixture until cream cheese melts.

Reduce heat. Gradually whisk in eggs and remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Serves 8

Pear Mimosa

Southern Style Chicken Salad with Bread Crisps Ingredients: » 3 cups diced chicken » ½ cup mayonnaise » 1 cup seedless green grapes, sliced » 2 green onions, finely diced » 1 rib celery, thinly sliced » 1 cup walnut pieces » ¼ teaspoon salt » Dash pepper » 1 tablespoon lemon juice » 2 teaspoons honey, or to taste » Loaf of French bread (baguette) Directions: Combine the diced chicken with mayonnaise, sliced grapes, sliced green onion, sliced celery, walnuts, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir in the honey. Serve chilled. For bread crisps, lightly butter 10 pieces of thinly sliced French bread. Pan sear or grill until toasted golden brown. Serve aside chicken salad.

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Fruit Pizza Ingredients: » 1 package sugar cookie dough »8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese » 4 ounces fat-free whipped topping »Y our choice of sliced fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple and bananas For glaze » ¼ cup water » 1 tablespoon cornstarch » ½ cup orange juice » ¼ cup sugar Directions: Coat pizza pan or other circular baking pan with cooking spray. Making sure the dough is evenly distributed, press sugar cookie dough into pan to form crust. Bake according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool. Blend softened cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth.

Evenly spread on cooled crust. Arrange sliced fruit as desired.

Combine all four glaze ingredients into small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Allow time for cooling and thickening. Drizzle over pizza. Chill and serve.

Serves 8

Drink Pear Mimosa Ingredients: » 2 bottles Champagne (or ginger ale), chilled » 4 cups pear nectar » 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges Directions: For each serving, pour 3/4 cup of Champagne (or ginger ale) into a flute or wineglass and top with 1/2 cup of pear nectar. Squeeze and garnish with a wedge of lime.

Serves 8

MORE TO THE MIX Hungry for more? Check online at tallahasseemagazine.com for other delicious recipes that accompany this Mother’s Day brunch. And if you’re serving a party larger than eight, we’ve rounded up additional recipes to add to the mix. A special thanks to the Mayfield family for hosting the photo shoot, and Sweet Patina, Peculiar Goods and That’s Mine for brunch props.

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Pickling 101 Vats of boiling water, sterilizing instruments, enough salt to solidify the Gulf … not so long ago, pickling was the stuff of nightmares.

But times have changed, ladies and gentlemen, and after an afternoon with local chef and health food educator Jill Welch, AKA the Kitchen Goddess, fearing the DIY pickle has never felt more wrong.

With a touch of salt, a pinch or two of dried herbs and a splash of water, Welch has been showing Tallahassee residents how to get the most out of their vegetables’ nutrition without sacrificing their time or taste buds in the process. How so?

By utilizing the “live fermentation” method of pickling, you can ditch the cauldron for a wellsalted mixing bowl full of water, your veggie(s) of choice and flavor enhancers like mustard seed, garlic, dill and sage. In the end, you’ll get that

These Ain’t Your Grandma’s Pickles

same great crispy crunch you love without all the hands-on time of traditional pickling.

The secret to this fast, easy and nutrient-rich method is in the vegetables. Leaving the traditional scalding method of yesteryear behind allows vegetables to remain raw, with all of their nutrients intact. In this process, the vegetables are required to produce their own “preservatives” so to speak — a task that relies almost solely on the production of good bacteria.

The idea behind pickling with “good bacteria” is the same theory involved in the growing health food obsession of probiotic yogurt. The term “probiotic,” meaning “for life,” refers to living organisms in the food itself that may result in health benefits, including a more regular digestive system, when eaten in adequate amounts.

“We know about the health benefits of yogurt,” said Welch. “It has acidophilus and the

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beneficial bacteria that’s good for your gut. Well, this is the same idea. You’re putting beneficial bacteria that’s good for your digestion and the assimilation of nutrients into your system.”

What seems to be a revolutionary way of thinking in the world of pickling isn’t such a new concept after all. According to the Kitchen Goddess, live fermentation is one of the oldest methods of preserving fresh vegetables. Before the days of refrigeration, people would store and preserve their garden treasures in much the same way. Change came to the art of pickling, however, when supermarkets started to emerge.

Leaving the vegetables in their natural, living state resulted in jars often bubbling over, creating quite the mess for mankind’s first grocery store clerk.

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Step 1: Produce

Truth is, you can pickle just about anything. If you’re one of Tallahassee’s many garden gurus, we’re quickly approaching that special time of year where the fruits (or vegetables, as the case may be) of your labor are finally about to emerge. Pickling could be the perfect way to enjoy your hard work for months to come.

For those without a green thumb, there’s no need for concern. This time of year there are plenty of local vegetable stands and grocery stores bursting at the seams with fresh produce, giving you the pick of the crop when it comes to the selection process. Literally.

If you don’t usually buy organic, consider taking a word of advice from the Kitchen Goddess and give it a whirl. “If you’re going to buy organic at any time it should be when pickling and preserving,” said Welch.

The reason for making the switch is simple. Since this method of pickling is as much about enhancing as it is preserving, starting from a higher vantage point with organic produce is the first logical step.

When pickling, consider using vegetables other than cucumbers, such as okra, carrots or sugar snap peas.

Step 2: Prep

Wash, slice and dice vegetables to your preferred size and texture — think chips or spears. If your vegetables are store bought, be sure to remove any waxy skin or residue. Once you’re satisfied, place produce in wide-mouth jar. Fill completely with salted water and selected seasonings. Instead of regular table salt, try unrefined sea salt, like Celtic or Himalayan, which can be found at any organic or health food shop.

Don’t be afraid to get your clean hands a little messy. The bacteria necessary to make this project a success need to be introduced from the air and your hands to the vegtables, making a hands-on approach absolutely crucial.

After your goodies have been jarred, your seasonings dispersed and your water poured, seal the jar tightly with appropriate lid. Place the container in a bowl you won’t need for the next few days and set a dishtowel over the top, blocking any light. Set aside.

Don’t be surprised if your premature pickles get a little rowdy — it’s all part of the fun.

“It’s going to be alive,” said Welch. “It’ll get really bubbly and when you open it up some of the liquid is going to come out. And that’s okay.”

Step 3: Pickled

And, voila! In just three short days and with a little counter clean-up time later, you’ll be crunching and munching away on deliciously healthy, homemade pickles. Just remember, the longer you let them sit, the more pickle-flavored they’ll become.

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Chef/owner Terry White of Sage Restaurant offers tempura fried oysters with kimchee, sriracha tartar sauce and a soy-chili mignonette ($9).

A Restaurant Reborn Sage Rises from the Ashes — And Comes Back Even Better than Before By Laura Bradley When Sage Restaurant was vandalized by an arsonist, no one expected it’d come back better than ever.

Owner Terry White, who was recently named one of the nation’s best chefs by the inaugural edition of Best Chefs America, bought Sage — then Mon Pere et Moi — in 2006. Having worked as a chef in the restaurant for two years, White already had a rapport with some great customers, and the restaurant continued to flourish in White’s care. When an arsonist set fire to the building in October 2011, there was no easy transition — the restaurant had to be rebuilt.

Luckily, the community banded together to help White reopen the beloved restaurant. Within a week, David and Elizabeth Gwynn and Caroline Brewster of Cypress Restaurant had arranged a fundraiser for the reconstruction efforts, eventually raising around $17,000 — an uplifting and much-appreciated gesture White will not soon forget.

With reconstruction came an opportunity. With the help of designer Kelly Horne, the space was entirely redesigned, doubling its seating capacity and expanding the kitchen. The dining room

now features banquette seating in the middle and a sophisticated, clean — but cozy — décor that makes the space warm and inviting.

Even the already-popular menu got a facelift; the expanded kitchen allowed for the addition of new items, and weekend menus feature some changing items every week. White explains that it’s all about constantly evolving, learning and raising the bar. Signature items including such French classics as One Good Quiche and the Chicken and Mushroom Crepe (both $10 with a petite Sage salad) are ever-popular, as is White’s favorite, the lamb.

For all of the shock and stress of reopening a restaurant after a fire, White says he’ll always recall the way the community gathered to support Sage as it worked to rebuild.

“The way the community came out after the fire to get us reopened was invaluable to me; I’ll never forget that. And to see how we’ve been able to rise up out of the ashes with the community’s support, and do something that’s … I don’t want to say better, but it is. It’s a better situation now, and I have an excellent staff that helps me execute my vision and dream.”

Sage is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday for lunch, 6–10 p.m. Thursday–Saturday for dinner, and 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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320 E. Tennessee St. (850) 513-1100. $$$ D Food Glorious Food ★ American. Choose from several savory soups, nearly a dozen salads and a great selection of sandwiches and pastas with hot entrées representing a variety of world cuisines. Heavenly dessert concoctions — voted “Best Dessert” and “Best Outdoor Dining” in 2012 by Tallahassee Magazine readers — will please even the most discriminating diner. 1950 Thomasville Road.

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The Melting Pot Fondue. This restaurant offers a variety of fondues including cheese and chocolate dessert. 2727 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-7440. $$$ D Mockingbird Café Fusion. Enjoy hand-cut steaks and Gulf seafood along with American regional, Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes in an upscale refined atmosphere.

Food is fresh, locally purchased and seasonal, made from scratch by talented in-house chefs. 1225 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-4956. $$ B L D

The Key The restaurants that appear in this guide are included as a service to readers and not as recommendations of the Tallahassee Magazine editorial department, except where noted.

Best of Tallahassee 2012 Winner Breakfast/Brunch Lunch Dinner Outdoor Dining Live Music Bar/Lounge $ Inexpensive $$ Moderately Expensive $$$ Expensive ★ B L D

Specialty Andrew’s Capital Grill and Bar American. Andrew’s, a Downtown landmark for 40 years, is an energetic, casual, see-and-be-seen spot. House favorites include a popular lunch buffet, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Downtown delivery. 228 S. Adams St. (850) 222-3444/Fax (850) 222-2433. $$ B L D The Egg Café And Eatery ★ American. Made-to-order items using the finest ingredients, cooked to your liking.

Voted Tallahassee’s best nine times, including the 2012 awards for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch.” In Evening Rose at 3740 Austin Davis Ave. (850) 907-3447. $$ B L AZu — a Lucy Ho’s restaurant Asian. Serving Tallahassee since 1970, Lucy Ho’s offers Japanese-style cooking with Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Peking and Taiwanese influences. Diners will also find a full bar and the freshest sushi.

3220 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 893-4112. $/$$ L D Bella Bella ★ Italian. Cozy home-like atmosphere and authentic homemade traditional Italian food made this Midtown dining hotspot the “Best Italian” winner in 2012. Try their famous Bubble Bread and delicious pasta specials. Catering available. 123 E. 5th Ave. (850) 412-1114. $$ L D EL JALISCO ★ Mexican. With two-for-one margaritas most nights of the week, where can you go wrong? And the food, named “Best Mexican/Latin American” in 2012, is great too. Endless chips and salsa complement any menu item; the chicken quesadillas and beef tamales will keep you coming back for more. 2022 N. Monroe St. (850) 878-0800; 2915-301 Kerry Forest Pkwy.

(850) 668-1002 and 6497 Apalachee Pkwy.

(850) 402-0733. $$ L D Kiku Japanese Fusion. With a wide selection of sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, Kiku caters to a variety of tastes. 3491 Thomasville Road Suite 12.

(850) 222-5458. $$ L D Kool Beanz ★ Fusion. This colorful and casual spot has been serving up gourmet dishes since 1996. Diners can expect delicious modern American cuisine, as well as dishes

influenced by the worldwide travels of the kitchen staff. Menus change daily so guests can expect something new with each visit.

921 Thomasville Road. (850) 224-2466. $$/$$$ L D Masa ★ Asian Fusion. This sister restaurant to Lucy Ho’s serves up a creative menu with items such as Chilean Sea Bass with mango salsa, Tropical Fruit, Sweet and Sour Chicken and a Fried Cheesecake Roll. In 2012, Masa repeated its win in the “Best Asian” and “Best Sushi” categories. Enjoy an extensive selection of wine, beer and sake in a dark, original and casual dining setting. 1001 N. Monroe St. (850) 847-0003. $/$$ L D Old Town Café American. Southern hospitality is embedded throughout this family-owned restaurant. Mom’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans makes you feel like you’re home, not to mention their world famous prime rib, which slowly roasts all day. 1415 Timberlane Road.

(850) 893-5741. $$ L D Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar ★ Japanese. Knives flash and patrons gasp as talented hibachi chefs “play” with your food while creating delicious chicken, steak and seafood dishes in front of you. Voted “Best Hibachi” by readers of Tallahassee Magazine. 1690 Raymond Diehl Road.

(850) 531-0222. $$$ D

Juicy Blue American Tapas. In the new Four Points

by Sheraton Downtown this cool newcomer offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique offerings include Tapas with a unique twist like the Georgia Caramel.

Sandwiches, salads and a nice variety of seafood, pasta and chicken dishes round out the menu. Local coffee bar Redeye is located in the lobby. 316 West Tennessee St. (850) 422-0071. $ B L D MOMO’S ★ Pizza. Boasting the largest pizza you’ll find in Tallahassee, Momo’s offers big flavor that’s gotten a “Best Of” award in 2012.

Fill yourself up with a slice for yourself or order a pie to share. 1410 Market St. (850) 412-0222 and 1416 W. Tennessee St. (850) 224-9808. $ L D Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina Mexican. It’s a fiesta every day at Pepper’s. Enjoy mariachi music as you chow down on fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and other Mexican specialties served with their homemade sauces.

1140 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 877-2020. $L D Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q ★ Barbecue. Enjoy Sonny’s “feel good” barbecue and special sauces. Voted “Best Barbecue” in 2012. 3101 Dick Wilson Blvd., (850) 878-1185; 2707 N. Monroe St. (850) 385-2167 and 1460 Timberlane Road (850) 906-9996. $ L D

Paisley Café ★ American. Guilt-free lunch has never been easier since this “Best Locally Owned New Business” has served up food with seven natural ingredients or less. Where plantain chips replace greasy potato chips and the tea is sweetened only with Florida cane sugar, this new Midtown spot boasts a fresh bakery and garden full of wholesome treats. 1123 @ Midtown on Thomasville Road. (850) 385-7268 $ L

TOMATOLAND ★ American. This takeout only deli offers comfort food staples for breakfast and lunch such as quiches, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and a daily blue-plate special.

Pick up some chicken tetrazinni or eggplant Parmesan for dinner. 1847 Thomasville Road.

(850) 425-8416. $ L D

THE WINE LOFT Wine Bar ★ American. Enjoy delicious items off the small plate menu and a vast selection of wines in a chic, sophisticated atmosphere. The Wine Loft boasts a generous array of more than 50 wines by the glass and more than 70 by the bottle that earned it “Best Wine List” honors in 2012. 1240 Thomasville Road, Suite 100.

(850) 222-9914. thewinelofttallahassee.net. $$ D

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill Cajun. A New Orleans dining experience you won’t soon forget! Delicious Creole cuisine, fresh seafood and steaks, rich pastas, sensational salads and more.

301 S. Bronough St. (850) 222-3976. $$ L D

Family/Casual Coosh’s Bayou Rouge ★ Cajun. Voted “Best Cajun,” Coosh’s offers the best of Louisiana with its signature crawfish, po’boys, gumbo, muffalettas and jambalaya. 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 101. (850) 894-4110. $$ B L D Hopkins’ Eatery ★ American. Sandwiches, salads, delicious sweets and more. Voted “Best Deli” by the readers of Tallahassee Magazine in 2012. 1660 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-4258; 1415 Market St. (850) 668-0311; and 1208 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 325-6422. hopkinseatery.com. $ L

EAST MEETS WEST A Fresh Take on Pan-Asian Cuisine and Sushi Join us for Lunch & Dinner Extensive Selection of Wine, Beer & Sake

1001 N. Monroe St. (850) 847-0003 | masatallahasee.com

Steak/Seafood

Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse ★ Steak. This restaurant specializes in steak — named Tallahassee’s “Best Steakhouse” once again in 2012 — but also serves seafood. Marie Livingston’s has a sophisticated decor, and the menu offers quality and value. 2705 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 562-2525. $$ L D Shula’s 347 Steak. The legendary Miami Dolphins’ head coach brings his philosophy for winning football games — the quest for perfection — to the dining table at his namesake restaurant, located in Hotel Duval. Keep it light and casual with Premium Black Angus Beef burgers or a gourmet salad or opt for one of their signature entrées — “Shula Cut” steaks. Reservations are suggested.

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Golf Gear Galore Exploring ‘Stuff’ is Fun, But the Sport Must Evolve to Surive

If you’re into golf — and I am — the 60th PGA Merchandise Golf Show was pretty close to heaven on Earth. I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of companies and brands showcasing their newest merchandise and services to help golfers enjoy the game.

On Day One, I attended Demo Day held at the Orange County National Golf Center. The venue featured a 42-acre teaching range with myriad tiered tees, over 200 hitting bays, practice greens and a vendor village. Naturally, every vendor promised to cure, diagnose, improve and enhance my golf game. The biggest names in golf equipment such as Nike, TaylorMade, Callaway and Titleist were front-and-center on the range while the “also-rans,” aspirees and hopefuls filled the less dramatic locations.

Days Two, Three and Four were held at the Orange County Convention Center, one of the only venues large enough to accommodate the invitation-only crowd of 40,000 PGA professionals and golf industry leaders from 75 countries. They were there to meet and greet over 1,000 companies in more than 1 million square feet of floor space. There were 10 miles of aisles to explore and test the latest and greatest golf products and technologies while also networking with colleagues throughout the industry.

Granted, I expected to see clubs, balls, shoes … everything golf. But I had never heard of or seen such fancy divot tool/groove cleaners. And there were more than a half dozen golf tee manufacturers on hand to explain why theirs were the better mousetrap.

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Montana Pritchard, PGA GOLF SHOWS

By John Mooshie

Plus, there were 20 caddy and other uniform designers, 51 different ball marker suppliers, 28 providers of sunglasses, 20 collectible and art dealers, all the golf cart manufacturers and 55 companies devoted to putters.

Not to be undone by gadgets, equipment, services and even how to acquire the mental approach to golf, there was fashion galore. Fashion both for men and women. Fashion that addressed rainy days, sunny days and days off.

Products aside, my primary reason for attending the show was to learn about the future of golf.

Our country, like much of the affluent world, suffered a severe economic downturn — and nowhere is this more evident than in the golf course industry. The sport’s growth is expected to continue to trend downward or stay flat at best.

Today, country clubs are challenged to serve multiple generations with distinctly different perspectives and lifestyles. Fitness and familyoriented programs are emerging as critical components to a club’s success, along with childcare, sports camps and programs designed specifically for women.

Locally, Capital City Country Club recently added a complete fitness facility, generating new memberships and increased use by its existing membership. Dining is emerging as a major membership incentive — as long as clubs change their menus to accommodate healthier diets

and provide restrictive food preferences. Technology, the use of cell phones and the Internet, is changing the communication role. Clubs are reassessing their rules regarding cell phone use while members are becoming more comfortable with paperless billing, announcements and other means of communication. Gone are the days when you’re required to sport a suit and tie in order to gain access to a club. Casual dress is now the uniform of the day.

Finally, the golfing industry is adjusting membership definitions and their corresponding fees to reach a wider market and increase the usage of its facilities. These adjustments may affect the mix of the membership, require nonresidential or public play, arrange for reciprocity with other clubs and require more focused usage fees. And who’s to say that massage services, hair salons and barbers, concierge services, vacation planning and specially arranged golf trips won’t encourage the longevity of the sport?

The one thing the golf industry needs to stress above all else is growing the game. And that means establishing programs for women, kids and non-golfing men. In order to do that, the industry needs to encourage a four-hour game, make golf more affordable, and emphasize “how to play” rather than “what to buy.” n Ian Poulter shoots at the Puma Cobra Golf tent during Demo Day at the PGA Merchandise Show.

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