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»contents VOLUME 35, number 3

features 84 Wedding Extravaganza!

From picking out the invitations to enjoying a coastal honeymoon, we follow our Exquisite Beginnings winners Paul and Alana Adrianse as they plan their dream wedding. Also, couples put a personal touch on their nuptials and the history of “something old, something new.”

Plus, a special advertising section on destination weddings and directories for receptions and wedding services.

124 Top Singles Let’s spend the night together. On July 21, 18 of Tallahassee’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes auction themselves off for a date to support their favorite charities.

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On the Hoof

No need to head way out west; we’ve got real, live cowboys and little dogies right here in Florida.

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Medical Profiles Scott Holstein

This special advertising section provides an introduction to some of Tallahassee’s finest medical professionals.

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»contents VOLUME 35, number 3

departments

life 24 SNAPSHOT A new way to “golf.”

28 CHAT She advocates for the health of schoolchildren.

30 Deconstruction

What are those armbands football players wear?

32 CLICK If you like it, then you shoulda’ put a Pin in it.

34 Parenthood Lunches that go beyond the sandwich.

36 SPORTS Meet Tallahassee’s Olympic moms.

40 The Numerator Star and pooch stats for summer’s dog days.

42 HERE TO HELP For disasters large and small, the Red Cross helps.

46 LOOKING BACK The old fort

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style

culture

food

52 TRENDS Unique back-to-

160 SPOTLIGHT Nature inspires

school looks, even when wearing a uniform.

56 DÉCOR Add a little “jewelry” to your interiors.

58 SEEN FAMU: Fashion And 60 MIND AND BODY Balance is the key to a long, healthy life.

64 A BETTER YOU Freeze your fat away.

66 GETAWAYS Summer on Maine’s coast.

72 FIRST CLASS Home sweet Disney home.

76 HABITAT Make your place a hen house.

81 MS. Grow-it-all

The challenges of gardening on the coast.

49 Agenda A quick look at

business news around town.

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THE ARTS Life and filmmaking from an outsider’s point of view.

168 ON THE TOWN A homegrown band with a big brass sound.

Modeling University.

on Old Fort Road.

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these handpainted prints.

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CALENDAR Cool things

206 FLAVOR Just a bite of dessert might be just what you want.

211 ON YOUR TABLE Grab your tongs and fire up the grill.

213 ON THE MENU It’s just lunch at The Lively Café.

215 DINING GUIDE Great places to eat around town.

to do on hot summer days.

185 SOCIAL STUDIES Seen at the Spring Fling and other fun things.

199 THE BUZZ What’s the word?

Find out here.

in every issue 16 From the Publisher 18 From the Editor 21 Contributors 22 From Our Readers 218 The Last Word On The Cover

Bride Alana Adrianse takes a break from planning to enjoy a pre-wedding photo shoot at Hotel Duval. Photo by Kay Meyer.

photos by SCOTT HOLSTEIN (P. 24, 206), courtesy Guildive Cruises (p. 66); Leslie Peebles (P. 160); and freshfromflorida.com (p. 211)

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»from the publisher

About 18 months ago, over a lunch at Hotel Duval’s LeRoc Bistro with general manager Marc Bauer, I proposed combining forces to do a wedding giveaway to a deserving Tallahassee couple.

Marc and his team would deliver the wedding, and the Tallahassee Magazine team would promote it, help with the logistics of nominating and choosing the lucky couple and build a team of business sponsors who would contribute their services to the cause.

Without hesitation, Marc said, “Let’s do it.” We looked at a calendar and set the 18-month clock going for an April 2012 wedding. Why would Hotel Duval, Tallahassee Magazine and the Exquisite Beginning Dream Team support, sponsor and do this? Many reasons … primarily, it is critically important for people and businesses operating successfully in a community to give back to the community and the people who live there.

This commitment helps build the fiber of Tallahassee and is one of the foundation pilings of why it is such a great place to call home. Hotel Duval is one of Tallahassee’s great corporate citizens, and Paul Adrianse and Alana Chambers were most deserving of this “gift of a lifetime.”

Secondly, from a public relations perspective, Hotel Duval’s swing zone for doing a wedding is the “boutique wedding” — attended by about 150 people in an intimate atmosphere with service that is at the highest personal level possible. So, a secondary goal was to showcase, as part of a charitable event, the hotel and its services.

And last, but certainly not least, we wanted to make a difference in the lives of the couple and their families.

Alana and Paul had a compelling story and were chosen from many nominations. They had been saving up for a couple of years to pay for their own wedding and, not long before the event, Chambers’ father was struck by a devastating stroke and hospitalized for many months. They made the decision to put their wedding off and use their savings to pay for the many medical and rehabilitative expenses that were to come.

This selfless gesture defines altruism, and it was easy for the selection committee to choose this couple.

And so, on April 22 they were wed. Everything — and I do mean everything — needed for a dream wedding was provided.

No less than 50 sponsors agreed to participate, donating all that was required to create a dream wedding, from pre-nuptial festivities to photography, flowers, dinner, music, hair, wedding gown, wedding rings and, topping it all off, a honeymoon at the Emerald Grande in Destin.

Chambers’ father set a personal goal for this wedding nine months prior to the event. He aggressively embarked on a physical therapy regimen so that he would be able to walk his daughter down the aisle and have the first dance of the evening with her.

I was standing just outside the Duval’s Horizon ballroom as the bride was ready to make her entrance. The door opened and her father stood waiting to take her hand and escort her to her soon-to-be husband. I must say there was not a dry eye in the house of wedding guests and the many sponsors who came that evening to enjoy a special pre-wedding sponsor toast hosted by Marc and Hotel Duval.

A thank you goes to Marc, the Hotel Duval team and the sponsors who came together to make Paul and Alana’s day a truly magical “wedding of a lifetime.” Nothing but good comes from the act of giving to help others.

In this July/August issue, we traditionally profile local weddings, so we decided to have Alana be our cover bride and then give the wedding a feature treatment — with plenty of photos from the Big Day and the events leading up to it, as well as excerpts from Alana’s personal wedding blog. We also profile several other Tallahassee couples, who tell us what put a very personal stamp on their wedding.

And yes, we do plan on doing another Exquisite Beginnings wedding giveaway in the future.

Enjoy!

Brian Rowland, Publisher browland@rowlandpublishing.com

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Scott Holstein

The Wedding of a Lifetime

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»from the editor

A Brave, New Dating

editor’s pick

World

kay meyer

With a boy and a girl ages 25 and 21, I find myself thinking a lot about what type of people my kids are attracted to and who they might end up marrying. Dinosaur that I am, I would like to think that somewhere in between “attracted to” and “marrying” there would be a certain amount of “dating,” but I’m finding that notion is considered quaint and old fashioned these days.

After observing my children’s lives and eavesdropping on the conversations of my young, single coworkers, I am convinced the process of meeting and getting to know people was much simpler and — dare I say, better — in the olden days.

Of course, college was a fertile dating hunting ground for me, and if a guy was willing to run the gauntlet of calling my sorority house’s single telephone, waiting for a pledge to pick it up and hang on the line until I finally made it down the hallway, I’d say he was at least somewhat interested in me. And chances are, he had actually seen me in class or talked to me at a party before calling, so we’d both had a chance to determine if there was at least a bit of chemistry.

Listening to my college-age daughter, it seems like most of her “conversations” with guys begin on Facebook or OkCupid (basically the match.com for twentysomethings — it’s free). For starters, I’m having to rework my vocabulary, because when she says she’s “talking” to a fellow, it usually means via online messaging or texts.

Finding Mister Right-for-Her sounds exhausting. Her parsing of the online “introductions” takes a lot of effort — scrolling through the possibilities, sending out a message of interest, talking back and forth, trying to figure out if he’s lying about something or only interested in you-knowwhat, chatting on the phone and, finally, deciding to meet in person.

Boy, did I have it easy. I met my husband, Lloyd, at my first job out of school, working for the Ocala Star Banner. There were about 10 of us youngsters in the newsroom. We had similar interests, palled around for lunch and parties and, being in proximity most of the time, got to know each other well. Now, most of those young professionals can’t find a job in the career they were trained for — or at least one that pays. And between underemployment and student debt, there’s not a whole lot of disposable income for taking someone out on a date.

I respect singletons of all ages with the courage to take a dip in the dating pool. And I applaud wildly the 18 men and women who have been named Tallahassee Top Singles — they’re diving in headfirst! For the third year, Tallahassee Magazine is playing matchmaker for the area’s most eligible at a party and date auction for charity. We’ll be back at the Hotel Duval on Saturday, July 21, for a night that promises fun and excitement for all. See you there!

Rosanne Dunkelberger rdunkelberger@rowlandpublishing.com

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Better Homes & Gardens

(Or Whatever-You-Call-It)

DIY Remodel Gets a National Showcase When taking my daily ramble around Killearn, I spied a garage sale sign, couldn’t resist and discovered that the event was being held at a ranchstyle house that had been previously owned by two different couples who are my friends. While rooting around the tchotchkes, I struck up a conversation with the new owner, Tracy Abanin, about the coincidence and about the changes my friends had made to the house. Turns out she and her boyfriend, Bill Wills, did a $6,000 do-it-yourself kitchen remodel that will appear in the July issue of Better Homes & Gardens. “I think they were impressed with all the budget stuff we did,” she said. Tracy went on to tell me how they had transformed the home’s entire interior and porches with flea market finds into the shabby chic style she favors. In fact, the entire house is slated to be featured later this year in BHG Cottage Style magazine.

She celebrates repurposing and has a blog devoted to the subject (fleamarkettrixie.com). Alas, in an effort to get garage-sale-ready, her house was in less than pristine shape and I wasn’t invited to take a peek. “I wouldn’t even let my best friend come in,” she declared. Guess I’ll just have to grab a copy of BH&G to see her handiwork.

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»contributors

Marcus Duval, photographer, was born in Tallahassee and is a trained visual artist.

He was originally trained as a videographer at Tallahassee Community College but was introduced to the fashion industry in early 2003 when several of his photographs appeared on the men’s board for Uptown Model Management, a small modeling agency in New York. In addition to Tallahassee Magazine, Marcus’ work has also appeared in a wide variety of publications such as Nuovo Magazine, TransWorld Surfing, Maxim and Playboy’s search for the 50th Playmate, among others. His clients include best-selling author James Howard Kunstler, Lolade Cosmetics and The Aveda Institute.

If it’s about lifestyle — be it home, fashion, food, travel or art — you can bet Calynne Hill and Terra Palmer are on top of the trend. As the new Lifestyle/ Fashion Editors of Tallahassee Magazine, you’ll find this lovely duo’s touch throughout every issue. In this, they styled our Back to School fashion shoot and home décor page devoted to jewelry-like chandeliers. Calynne’s is probably one of Tallahassee’s most familiar faces — she modeled for the Style section of the Tallahassee Democrat for a decade, was one of the first Florida Lottery hostesses and owns a successful real estate agency. And, she’s also featured in our story about raising backyard chickens.

Terra is an interior designer and an artist — both of the fine art and makeup variety — with a background in event planning too. Together they produce a blog, tutudivine.com

Alexia McKay, writer, is a Southern girl with a big city attitude. The Florida A&M University graduating senior and former Rowland Publishing intern wrote the story about FAMU fashion and admits to wearing a few questionable outfits during her years on campus. Alexia says she loves meeting someone incredible and learning something new in stories she covers. In her spare time, the Tampa native enjoys reading, creative writing and perfecting her cooking.

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janet ray

In May, Tallahassee resident Janet Ray took Tallahassee Magazine on a visit to see her daughter, Christina Ray Stanton, in New York City.

Christina, a 1987 graduate of Leon High, moved to New York in 1992 to become an actress and now owns a tour company.

You’re TuTu Great!

Calynne, I just wanted to thank you and Terra for all that you two amazing women have done! First of all, being named co-editors of the Lifestyle/Fashion section in the NEW and EXCITING Tallahassee Magazine is such an honor; Brian knew that two more capable people were not to be found. What a cast of professionals; the magazine, by comparison, rates right up there with all the major magazines. How did our wonderful, little-ole city rate such a firstclass magazine? We are all so proud!

What fun it was to spend time with you and Terra. And, yes, I loved what you did with my photos; I ALWAYS proceed slowly when taking the first peek, particularly with the knowledge that the pictures were going to be large and close-up. All the ladies looked absolutely beautiful! You two are just masters at what you do!

Please pass my thanks along to Terra … I do want her to know how appreciative I am to you two beautiful (inside and out!), accomplished and talented ladies.

Linda Evans

Big City Style Rosanne, WOW! I just got the new issue and seriously, I couldn’t put it down. It is beautiful — heck I feel like I live in Miami or New York (but thankfully I don’t)… the layout is fabulous, the pictures were great and the stories were truly captivating.

I just wanted to reach out and tell you that. Great work to you and your team … you do our city proud.

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Robin C. Johnston to Scott Holstein Scott, just a quick note to say “bravo!” for amazing photo work for “Fashion for the Ages” in this month’s Tally Mag! The lighting is great, and you managed to keep each model true to their personalities. You allowed the youth and playfulness of the older models to project through the images, while respecting their maturity.

That takes real talent.

Congratulations!

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CHAT / DECONSTRUCTION CLICK / PARENTHOOD / SPORTS THE NUMERATOR / HERE TO HELP LOOKING BACK / AGENDA

Snapshot

Throw Yourself Into Disc Golf Gaining Popularity Worldwide, It’s a Game Anyone Can Play and Enjoy By Karl Etters // Photos by Scott Holstein During the long days of summer, outdoor recreation is on nearly everyone’s mind — and one sport

Different discs (above) are used for (top to bottom) putting, midrange shots and long drives. David Muntean III (left) attempts a “putt.”

in particular is fast becoming a favorite in Tallahassee.

Disc golf is a relatively new sport that is gaining fans across the globe. You may be asking yourself, “What is disc golf?” The sport is not as foreign as it sounds. In fact, it is very similar to its more familiar “ball golf” cousin. Players tee off from a designated area and have a set number of attempts (strokes) to land a throwing disc in the hole, which is a pole with a suspended basket attached. Each hole has a par requirement and players must take each throw from the location where the previous one landed; putts are taken when the disc is within 32 feet of the hole. The object is to achieve the lowest score.

There are a multitude of discs to choose from, including long-range “drivers” and short range “putters,” each with a different weight and flight style. It is not uncommon to see serious players carrying a number of discs to accommodate the setting and distance from the hole.

A sport adaptable for any skill or age level — that doesn’t require expensive equipment — disc golf is a healthy, low-stress form of aerobic and mental exercise that promotes camaraderie and spending time outdoors. Players can expect to walk a mile or more in a typical game. Florida has 80 public courses, two of them in Tallahassee.

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“It may be the most ecofriendly sport. Most courses are designed around the natural habitat, with little to zero destruction of plant and animal life.

There is health benefit in that you’re walking through the park, but at the same time, there is pretty good reward because it’s kind of like a nature hike.”

— Bryan Moore, Professional Disc Golf Association’s state coordinator for Florida

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Bryan Moore of Sarasota, the Professional Disc Golf Association’s state coordinator for Florida, said along with the benefits of walking, the sport’s common setting of parks and outdoor areas can turn the game into a way to enjoy nature. “It may be the most eco-friendly sport. Most courses are designed around the natural habitat, with little to zero destruction of plant and animal life,” he explained.

“There is health benefit in that you’re walking through the park, but at the same time, there is pretty good reward because it’s kind of like a nature hike.”

Disc golf has become useful to parks and recreation departments because they often utilize terrain unsuitable for any other type of recreation that would likely go undeveloped.

For example, Mario Palmentieri, with the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department, said a swampy creek bed near the end of the course at Tom Brown Park has been transformed into six additional holes.

Tallahassee’s two 24-hole disc golf courses are located at Tom Brown Park and Jack L. McLean Jr. Park. Each poses its own unique challenges and both regularly draw amateur and professional players.

Those venturing to Tom Brown can expect varied elevations and terrains as the course winds its way across open fields scattered with oak and pine trees and through several forested areas where trees and branches in the playing field add to the challenge of play. Most holes are par three, but there are a few longer holes with a par of four.

McLean Park is more challenging. Moore said he considers it the toughest disc golf course in Florida because all the holes are played through thickly forested areas, incorporating the natural foliage as obstacles that test the skills of even the most experienced players.

The origins of the sport have never been completely pinned down, but the PDGA reported a group of Vancouver, B.C. children played a similar sport with tin trash can lids in the 1920s, and there were several later attempts to merge the sport with the growing Frisbee culture of the 1960s. A small group of enthusiasts in Rochester, N.Y., established courses and leagues and were playing the

modern game of disc golf in 1970. By 1974 they had attracted the attention of the International Demonstrating his disc golfing Frisbee Association and the American Flying techniques at the Disc Open was held. The late Ed Headrick of Tom Brown Park Wham-O, the company responsible for the course is local club Frisbee, included the sport in the 1975 World president David Frisbee Championships, and in 1976 he left Ricke (top). Mike Wham-O to create the Disc Golf Association.

Thompson looks on He built the first disc golf course Eadriin Oak (top left) as Dave Muntean, Jr. takes Grove Park in Pasadena, Calif. his shot.

Since then, disc golf has seen an explosion in the number of players. With 50,000 PDGA members and millions of recreational players, the organization continues to grow along with the sport worldwide. Courses can be found on nearly every continent, including Antarctica. And most places where there is a disc golf course, there’s a good bet there is also a disc golf club.

The Tallahassee Disc Golf Club started in 2011 with 66 members, and Vice-President David Muntean, III said the club is on its way to recruiting even more this year.

The club holds events on Saturday mornings and Wednesdays and hosts tournaments that draw amateurs and professionals from around the country. The Tallahassee Ice Bowl, held in January, benefits America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The event has brought in more than $37,000 and 13,000 pounds of food in the past eight years. In June, Jack McLean and Tom Brown parks hosted the Tallahassee Open.

For anyone hesitant to try out this new sport, Moore’s advice is to just get started. “Grab a disc and get out and give it a try. My bet is you’ll probably get into the sport,” he said.

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»life chat

It Keeps You Running

Robin Safley Talks about Health, Nutrition and Making Sure Kids Eat Right Robin Safley is quite busy these days, settling into her new gig as director of the state’s Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness.

Once part of the Department of Education, Florida’s school lunch program was transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services late last year. Commissioner Adam Putnam appointed Safley to its leadership post last September.

Putnam’s philosophy is “children are our most important crop,” and Safley said she is eager to promote his commitment to child nutrition and exercise. Delivering that kind of message is her specialty. The 48-year-old triathlon competitor was chairperson of the Florida Sports Foundation and also served as a Capital Health Plan exercise consultant on a project that evolved into the CHP Champions Program.

This exercise initiative reached out to children in surrounding counties, but now she plans to take the wellness message statewide. Aside from promoting exercise, a big part of her new job will be working with farmers and school districts to provide fresh-from-the-farm veggies to school cafeterias.

“We can bring a collaborative effort and align resources to promote school lunches and ensure they’re the healthiest and most nutritious for our children,” she said.

What makes you an expert on nutrition and wellness?

I’ve done four Ironman events, and I understand and believe in the power of eating healthy and exercising. I am passionate about empowering individuals, so that they know they don’t have to wait for a doctor, that (they) can make the decision what to eat and how and when to move.

Why is the school lunch program now called the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness?

When you’re educating people on nutrition, you have to also take into account the fitness aspect of it. Food is a fuel for the body. If I run an Ironman, I need to be consuming 400 calories an hour to maintain my endurance. But if it’s a rainy day and I’m reading a book, I don’t need those calories.

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KAy Meyer

By Jason Dehart

How can people think differently about exercise?

I don’t like to call it “exercise.” People think that means biking five miles. It’s really about being active. That can mean taking the stairs, or it can be parking further away from the front of the store. Incremental changes that we make every day that keep us moving and active.

As the newly appointed director of the state’s school lunch program, Robin Safley is focusing on bringing farm-fresh food to cafeterias.

What are your thoughts about nutrition and obesity?

We could spend all our time making food “wrong” or “right,” but the bottom line is educating kids on what their nutritional needs are and educating them about the choices and let them make those choices.

My personal opinion is a lot of obesity comes from not the food itself but the amount of food. By nature we are a society that consumes more calories than we need. I don’t think fries are bad, but overeating fries and having too much of them in your diet is a bad thing.

How do you approach life?

I equate (an Ironman) to life. If you looked at life in total, and at all the big issues all at once, it can be overwhelming. So I look at it as “What do I need to do today?” and I do that. Step by step, you have your goal achieved. You just have to break it down. That’s how I approach life. Just doing the best you can with each step. You have to do everything to its fullest in that moment. There’s nothing you can’t overcome. You just have to strategize. n

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»life deconstruction

FSU Football Equipment don garnet and gold uniforms that are as much a part of FSU football lore as the Heisman Trophy winners or the AllAmericans who come through Tallahassee.

Over the decades, there have been numerous improvements to different parts that make up the uniform. From helmets to thigh pads to the type of cleats players wear, nearly every part of the uniform has been enhanced to maximize performance and limit injuries.

FSU Football Equipment Manager Darin Kerns has worked at both the collegiate and professional level and has seen firsthand the progress made by manufacturers looking to protect the athletes. From head to toe, here he provides some insight into what you will see players wearing this fall. // By JUSTIN SPARKS Florida State University quarterback EJ Manuel sports a home-game jersey and a helmet full of tomahawks earned for outstanding performances on the field.

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HELMETS Players wear five- and four-star rated helmets by Riddell, considered the safest on the market. Linemen wear a “360” helmet, with complete padding coverage around the crown.

Helmets extend past the jaw because studies show impact to the unprotected jaw region can rattle the skull. Facemask sizes and styles are determined by vision needs for each position.

PERFORMANCE COMPRESSION SHIRTS AND TIGHTS

TOMAHAWK STICKERS

On post-game Sundays, coaches review film and decide who earned a Tomahawk for their on-thefield performance. On Mondays, position coaches award the Tomahawks to the players. Players also get Tomahawks for academic achievements like making the Dean’s List or President’s List.

SHOULDER PADDING

In warm weather, designs use zoned vents that release sweat and move it away from the body while simultaneously allowing fresh air in to prevent heat exhaustion. Coldweather designs help regulate temperature to keep the body warm and dry. Skill positions (quarterback, wide receiver, running back) are banned from wearing long sleeves in cold-weather games.

They must be cut off at the elbows.

Shoulder pads utilize new technology and materials designed to redirect the energy caused by impact, distributing it throughout the padding.

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Typically, players wear garnet tops at home and white on the road.

The uniform decoration doesn’t change dramatically from year to year. “The high tenacity nylon woven base material used on pants, side panels of jerseys and shoulders are super-industrialstrength Dri-FIT material that wicks at the ultimate level of keeping the athlete dry, light and fast,” says Kerns. Uniforms also include Darlington stretch mesh, a small-hole mesh that aerates and alleviates the collection of water, weight and hot spots on the uniform.

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A popular item for team members, the bands are made from a combination of materials, including DriFIT, polyester and nylon rubber. They don’t enhance performance. “It’s a fashion thing. They call it swag,” says Kerns. FSU goes through hundreds of them every game with players wearing them on their legs and arms. “Coach Fisher’s very understanding … as long as it’s within reason,” he says.

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»life CLICK

Pinterest, Fad or Fabulous?

The Ladies are Flocking to Create and Share Virtual Scrapbooks

By Lauren Morgan

Pinterest is social media’s newest sweetheart. The social network has skyrocketed onto center stage and has artfully attracted celebrities like the buttery Paula Deen, Yoko Ono, Martha Stewart, Ellen DeGeneres and Michael Kors. Oh, and there are more than 12 million users, the bulk of whom are active monthly.

Pinterested? This social network is designed like a social bulletin board. Users grab inspiring bits of media from the web and pin it to their page — creating a stunning virtual mosaic of everything you love.

Pinterest is a unique social network because it aims to connect the world through loves and likes. At Pinterest, the idea is that “a favorite book, toy or recipe can reveal a common link between two people.” The startup has come up from zero to hero, “with millions of new pins added every week.” According to ComScore, the Pinterest site reached 10 million unique visitors the quickest — beating out Facebook, Twitter and Google.

The high demand of Pinterest’s stellar visual experience has spawned an app, FriendSheet, which transforms your Facebook Timeline into a Pinterest Pinboard.

Pinterest has been used to plan weddings and parties, design houses and inspire wardrobes, but that’s all classic Pinterest; every day, users — and especially brands — are quickly coming up with interesting and engaging ways to use Pinterest.

Pinterest also is integrating with Vimeo and Netflix, so users will be seeing more Pinterest pages centered around video. Dollar General has a Pinterest devoted to easy meal videos hosted by the quirky, and virtually unknown, Chef Clay.

To pin or not to pin, that is the question ...

With Pinterest basking in the ultraviolet social media spotlight, a lot of people want to know whether it is worth their time or if it’s nothing more than a “phase.”

Some social media “gurus” may be a little

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hasty in shooting down Pinterest as a fad because they are overlooking Pinterest’s secret weapon: women.

Women make up the majority of Pinterest’s user base — a whopping 90 percent. Women also make up the majority (55 percent) of Facebook’s users and, according to a Nielsen Social Media Report, females are the most active users on the web, engaging in both social networks and blogs. Speaking of blogs, mommy bloggers rule the Internet, and they have brands in the palms of their hands. In other words, the ladies are essential to social media success.

There are social networks ruled by men.

Maybe you’ve heard of Google’s social network Google+, which arrived on a silver platter, dolled-up in an evangelical hype as if it were the second coming of Facebook. But since its launch about a year ago, Google+ has declined steadily from a social network to a social wasteland, with a few good men carrying on.

Pinterest, on the other hand, is driving more referral traffic than Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube ... combined.

Girl power isn’t the only thing driving Pinterest past the fad marker.

In order to start “pinning” you have to create an account that integrates with Facebook or Twitter. So, rather than competing with these unstoppable social media hogs, Pinterest is simply riding in the sidecar to success.

The biggest challenge for Pinterest will be coercing a bunch of dudes into an overwhelming atmosphere of color palettes, table settings, kids’ craft projects and doors.

Although the male user base is small, it is growing. If women aren’t enough to get boys moving, there are brands to follow as well.

Guys are flocking to the pins of their favorite brands like Home Depot, The MLB (their best-known Pinterest is devoted to Majestic Mustaches) and Time magazine.

So, are you pinning yet? n

Pinterest 101 A glossary of terms and activities that will have you pinning in no time. » Pin: Any piece of media added to Pinterest via upload or the “pin it” button; a good pin links back to its original source and has a description for a personal touch.

» Like a Pin: You can “Like” things on

Pinterest, and these are compiled in the “Likes” section of your profile.

» Repin: You can repin images from Pinterest and incorporate them into your boards.

These function a lot like retweets, reblogs and shares.

» Board: A collection of topical pins that

serves to organize and separate your pins via your specific interests.

» Following: You can follow all pins of a user, or just follow the boards that interest you.

» Activity: A chronological feed of your

latest pins, repins, new boards and who you are following.

» Let People You Follow Add to Your Boards:

1. Go to a board; 2. click Edit at the top-right; 3. choose from the settings “Just Me” and “Me + Contributors”; 4. add the names of people you would like to contribute.

» Show Your Pins on Facebook Timeline:

1. Click your user name at the top-right; 2. click Edit Profile; 3. via the slider you can choose whether to add/remove Pinterest to your Facebook Timeline; 4. don't forget to Save Profile before you leave the page.

» Let People Know About a Pin: When

pinning or commenting you can add the @ symbol followed by the username (example: @LaurenM) to a user that you are following.

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Same Old School Lunches?

Try These Nutritious Ideas

By Eric Clark

Shake up the PB&J. There’s a lot of good in peanut butter and jelly (try to go with spreads or jams over jelly,

as they have real fruit). But to add variety, try replacing the jelly with banana, apple or pear slices.

“Produce” a great lunch. There are so many fabulous veggies out there — carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers, even broccoli. I fill a container with carrots and celery every day for my two kids, ages 9 and 11 — and they eat them. Legumes, from chickpeas to edamame, have the protein to power kids throughout the day.

Freeze that fruit. Freezing fruit the night before does double duty — it keeps other food in the lunch container cold through the morning, and thaws in time for eating during the lunch hour.

Almost any fruit can be frozen including watermelon, strawberries, honeydew, mandarin oranges, pineapple, cranberries and apples (go with sliced vs. whole apples).

Make age-appropriate meals. With growing kids it’s just as important to avoid portion sizes that are too small, as too large. Appetites in both girls and boys surge around the time of puberty, for instance.

But regardless of age, kids need balanced meals with food from all the major groups.

Consider ditching the sandwich. There’s nothing wrong with bread; in fact there are “kidhealthy” white breads that are packed with vitamins and calcium, making them great options along with whole-grain varieties. But salads, vegetable pitas and even veggies with high protein dips like hummus can deliver excellent nutritional value. n

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What's in Your lunchbox?

“I am a vegetarian now, so I usually take cheese and crackers or pasta and soup or a Tofurkey sandwich. I like raw carrots a lot, and I always take some kind of fruit.

To drink, I usually take water or Gatorade.”

Delaney Dickson, 9, (Rising 4th grader at the

Maclay School)

“I pack my lunch with strawberries, kiwis and protein bars.”

Drew Bauserman, 13, (Rising 8th grader at Deerlake Middle School)

“I always pack my lunch — a variety of fresh fruits — grapes and oranges.”

Samuel Allen, 13,

(Rising 8th grader at Deerlake Middle School)

“I packed home-made trail mix and apple wedges to snack on throughout the day.”

Sophie Graham, 18, (recent Leon High School graduate)

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Nutrition is a tough subject in school these days — and parents and schools alike are looking for new ways to earn “A’s” for healthy lunches.

There are lots of good reasons to send your son or daughter back to school with a home-packed lunch every day. For example, no one knows your child’s nutritional needs like you do; bringing lunch from home ensures that special diets, if any, are met. But lunches from home also let you tailor the menu to your child’s schedule. Phys ed today? Pack a lean, protein-rich turkey sandwich. Test this afternoon?

You may want to avoid heavy carbs that can cause an energy drop after lunch.

Here’s the biggest hurdle: getting over the idea that kids will only eat processed and/or unhealthy foods. Too many parents are afraid if they give their kids healthy alternatives, lunch will wind up in the trash. The solution is to not make lunchtime the moment of truth. Like so many things, good habits begin at home — namely at breakfast, dinner and snack times. If your children get used to eating fresh food other times of the day, they won’t be surprised by the healthy food in their lunch bags because it’s what they’re used to.

Moreover, kids are more likely to eat what the family eats. If Mom and Dad eat better, the children will too. It’s a proven fact.

Encouraged? Here are some other great lunchpacking tips to not only keep your kids well-fed and happy, but also on the road to excellent eating habits:

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Olympic Memories

Following in their footsteps

By Jason Dehart

Cade Zimmerman Carrie’s son is a three-sport standout in cross county, track and soccer at Chiles High School.

Photos Courtesy Sarah Williams and Carrie Zimmerman

Hard Work Paid Off for Two Former Olympic Competitors Now Living in Tallahassee

Training to be an Olympic-class athlete is no mean feat. It’s relentless. You’ve got to want it. You have to push yourself to the limit. You have to ignore the muscle pain, the cramps, the sweat and tears. You have to dig deep, and keep going.

That’s something most Olympic hopefuls and veterans alike can attest to. Tallahassee is fortunate to have two former Olympic athletes — one, a gymnast; the other, a speed skater — who shared their stories of sacrifice and dedication as athletes all over the world prepare for the 2012 London Summer Olympics, held this year from July 27 to Aug. 12.

“I lived and trained at the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in Eugene, Ore., for three years until I made the Olympic team in 1976,” said Carrie Zimmerman, Tallahassee’s first Olympian, and co-founder of The Zimmerman Agency, the largest hospitality/ tourism public relations firm in the U.S. and the largest public relations firm in Florida.

The public just doesn’t see that side of the story, according to Sarah Williams, a speed skater originally from Madison, Wis., and a physical therapist at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

“Everyone thinks it’s glamorous but for the athletes, it’s a lot of pressure,” said Williams, who raced in the 1980 winter Tallahasseans Carrie Zimmerman games in Lake Placid, N.Y. and Sarah Williams Zimmerman was born (opposite) were and raised in Tallahassee Olympians as and got her start in the teenagers — Tallahassee Tumbling Tots and are now as a kid in the late 1960s. the mothers of Classes were held in the aspiring athletes.

old city armory (now the Senior Center on North Monroe Street).

“It was one big giant floor and we did tumbling and trampoline, but no gymnastics,” Zimmerman recalled. “However, it was an opportunity that most places didn’t have. Every girl in town was in that. It was the thing for girls to do.”

Tumblers honed their skill under the tutelage of former circus gymnasts and performers who would “come in and tell us what to do,” Zimmerman said. Then the program was moved to a large basement at the old Northwood Mall. The arrangement was not without flaws, because a structural support beam was centered in the middle of the room — something the tumblers had to learn to avoid bumping into.

“That’s the humor of it,” Zimmerman said.

“It didn’t start with any grand gymnastic gym that was available at the time.”

For Williams, training to be a skating athlete was something of a community tradition. She grew up near a lake that was perfect for skating.

Eric Heiden, who won five gold medals at the 1980 Olympics, was a neighbor.

“Madison was a big speed skating town,” she recalled.

She started skating at age 2 and entered international competition at 13. She won the world short track speed skating competition that same year. The next four years of her life were spent competing on the world stage. She competed in at least 10 world championship events before reaching the Olympics.

“I really left home at 13, pretty much,” Williams said. “I didn’t go to high school, only a year or so, and spent the rest of the time

Cecelia “CeCe” and Lily Williams Also attending Chiles, CeCe qualified for the Olympic trials in swimming and Lily is a ranked distance runner.

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»life SPORTS competing in Europe. I skated in Lake Placid in four races, and my best race result was 10th. I think I was 15, pretty young at the time.”

Zimmerman was 11 when the TTT decided to add real gymnastics to its routine. “The girls had never seen it. We had a manual that told us (what to do), and that’s how we started. The old (teachers) were gone at that point and we were a tumbling team selfteaching ourselves gymnastics.”

Sarah Williams meeting with Zimmerman eventually venPresident Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn tured to Oregon to be taught Carter in 1980. by master gymnastic coach Dick Mulvihill, who had taught some 20 Olympians.

“I was at Leon High School in my junior year and got on a plane by myself and flew to Oregon by myself and walked into the gym at 15 and changed my entire life,” she said.

Zimmerman devoted three years to her training with Mulvihill, and at 18 her training paid off. She became the National U.S.A. Champion in balance beam and floor exercise, and was the first U.S. woman to score a perfect “10” in gymnastics at the ’76 Olympics in Montreal. Today, her son Cade, a rising junior at Chiles High School, is following in her athletic footsteps as an award-winning cross country runner, track star and soccer player. He is the only sophomore to start on the Chiles Varsity soccer team during playoffs; he was named the First Team All-Big Bend Cross Country Team, and in track his 9:44 two-mile time earned him the rank of No. 4 sophomore in Florida.

Coincidentally, Williams’ kids are aspiring athletes at Chiles as well. Cecelia, 16, is a swimmer and Lily, 17, is a runner. “CeCe” made the Olympic 200 and 400 free-style swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., and Lily was recently ranked No. 1 in the nation in the 1,600-meter run.

“They both have that athletic, competitive gene,” Williams said. “I see myself in them, and I wish they would lighten up a bit. It has great benefits, but it has its drawbacks.”

The hard work doesn’t stop once you reach the top. The Olympics were pretty grueling, Williams said. She skated in four races in 10 days, which was very stressful.

“It was a pretty hard 10 days for me, but one of the highlights was when we got to watch the Americans beat the Russian hockey team,” she said. “It was exciting to be part of that. In retrospect it was a wonderful experience, but stressful. There was a lot of pressure, and I didn’t skate as well as I had earlier in the year.”

But the grueling training it takes to reach Olympic glory takes a toll on even the best athlete, and Williams was no exception.

“I skated two more years (after the Olympics) and continued to progress but I was training five or six hours a day … (at) about 17 I burned out because I was training too hard,” she said.

“I think one of the lessons you learned growing up training so hard, whether you win Olympic medal or not, the important thing is to set a goal and work very hard and you can accomplish whatever you want.” n

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»life THE Numerator

DOG

days 173 breeds of dogs are recognized by the American Kennel Club.

1957 is the year the first living creature was sent into space. The USSR launched a female dog named Laika.

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The 20 days between July 3 and August 11 are known as the “Dog Days” of summer, because the Dog Star — named Sirius — is most visible during that time.

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number of permanent teeth all dogs have, as well as 321 bones.

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number of stars astronomers say there could be in our galaxy, the Milky Way. But there is just one star in our solar system — the sun.

12,000 year old cave paintings of dogs are the earliest European images found in Spain.

stars are visible to the naked eye at night.

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Helping Out When Disasters Large and Small Strike The Red Cross Capital Area Chapter Marks 90 Years of Service

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From the national Red Cross photo archive (top) an American Red Cross volunteer hands over a meal from an Emergency Response Vehicle in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Above) A Tallahassee-based ERV is parked in front of the Capital Chapter’s new facility.

get back on your feet — even emotional counseling,” said Samborn.

Samborn has been CEO of the chapter for 25 years and said what prompts him to continue working for the Red Cross is hearing the stories from people that are helped.

“They’d be homeless without the Red Cross,” said Samborn. “I’ve heard that over and over again.”

Chrys Ivey Goodwin, the fund development director, said the poor economy makes it even more important to help people suffering from a disaster like a house fire.

“Because of the economy, you find many families that are now living together, so it’s not just impacting one or two people, it’s impacting seven or nine people that are now living homeless on

Photo courtesy Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

When people hear “Red Cross,” thoughts of major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina or the Tuscaloosa tornadoes pop into their minds. What they may not realize is that the Red Cross helps people every day — literally — in their hometown.

For 90 years now, the Tallahassee-based Capital Area Chapter of the Red Cross has attended to about five “microdisasters” every week. Serving eight counties in the Big Bend — Franklin, Liberty, Gadsden, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Madison and Taylor — the chapter is always busy.

Dan Samborn, director and CEO of the local group, said sometimes people in Tallahassee fail to recognize that the local Red Cross is “in their backyard every day helping their neighbors.

“We provide food, clothing, shelter, emergency medicines — anything that you need to

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»life HERE TO HELP the street,” said Goodwin. “Some of them don’t even have insurance — if you’re renting, for example. So (they) really do have to start over.”

Samborn said what makes the Red Cross unique is the selflessness of its volunteers.

“The folks that come on the scene, they’re spending two to three weeks of their valuable time helping people they’ve never met and are never going to see again,” said Samborn.

The Facility Touring the Capital Chapter’s new facility, located on Easterwood Drive near Tom Brown Park, you automatically feel safe within its sturdy walls. Only a third of the walls have windows and the roof can withstand winds up to 180 miles per hour.

Completed in March 2010, the facility boasts multiple rooms where volunteers and staff can prepare to immediately respond to any disaster — whether it’s a Category 5 hurricane or a house fire. The facility can run on full power for seven days if the emergency should happen in Tallahassee.

The building has a special history, too. After Hurricane Katrina, the Kuwaiti government gave the national Red Cross $25 million to build infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. Tallahassee was chosen as a location to build a new facility, along with Mobile, Ala., Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Samborn said Tallahassee was selected due to its convenient location — which proved to be of great assistance during Katrina.

“During Katrina, people used our facility as an evacuation route down on I-10,” said Samborn. “People were coming through this facility to get emergency assistance. So it is a very strategic location, not only being the state capital, but that it’s a corridor through I-10.”

The Disaster Command Operations Center is filled with cubicles and computers ready to respond to any national disaster, and the walls hold multiple screens for the staff to keep abreast of disaster news being reported by the media.

Jim Christie, director of Disaster Operations, said the chapter has a satellite system so that if all communication systems are down “we can still stay in contact through satellite phones.”

The kitchen is well stocked, its high walls filled with a wide variety of non-perishable snacks and drinks. “The ready room,” a large warehouse, holds even more, including the Emergency Response Vehicle (or, as the volunteers like to call it, the “ERV”). Almost identical in appearance to an ambulance, the ERV is the go-to vehicle when volunteers need to be dispatched to help victims in crises. Many times it’s used to carry “comfort kits” volunteers give out to victims that include a toothbrush, soap, a razor, moisturizer, deodorant and a washcloth, among other items.

Stuart Abbey, a Disaster Action Team volunteer who runs the ERV, said the vehicle provides many useful functions when aiding in a disaster.

“We can put a cone of light in a parking lot that is roughly the size

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Here are a few services the Capital Area Chapter of the Red Cross provides that you might not know about: » International tracing for Holocaust victims. “We have a new generation that wants to know what happened to their grandparents,” said Samborn. » Tracing for victims of disasters abroad. If a family member has gone missing in a different country, relatives can contact the Red Cross to have a trace on him or her.

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» Youth Programs. The chapter travels to elementary and middle schools around the eight counties and simulates hurricanes and tornados to inform students how to respond during an emergency. “The kids love it, and the adults love it even more,” said Samborn. » Classes on just about everything, including pet first aid, CPR, babysitting, aquatics, ERV training and logistics.

of a football field so that people are not afraid to come to the shelter,” explains Abbey.

The Volunteers With only four fulltime staff members, the Red Cross is always looking for volunteers.

“You can volunteer to do specific things like case management, mass care sheltering or mass care feeding,” said Goodwin. “You can learn logistics (or) how to drive emergency response vehicles. We have a lot of nurses and counselors and a lot of retired people that begin doing things, because you can choose to deploy and go on massive disasters.”

Sheila Kosier has been volunteering with the Red Cross since 2001. She joined after her husband passed away and was looking for something to do to fulfill her “need for nurturing.” Right away, she was dispatched to New York City to help victims of 9/11.

“It changed my life in a totally different direction,” said Kosier. “I didn’t realize I was quite as resilient, had as much energy and had as much ability to actually work with people who were so severely offended. I didn’t realize I had that.”

Abbey began his involvement with the Capital Area Chapter five years ago when he decided to help save animals after Hurricane Katrina.

After his service, he decided to take some classes at the Red Cross and found a passion for helping others.

“As soon as I finished taking class, a series of tornadoes went through Georgia and I got sent up there,” said Abbey. “The experience of being the

first person to come up to a home that’s been ruined and providing people with some sort of relief, some immediate kind of help, was something I’ll never forget.”

For Pat Kitchen, a nurse-volunteer, her memorable and most touching moment came in Iran where she helped a handicapped couple escape massive flooding in the White Mountains.

“There was a real situation about whether we could get funding and a place for them to stay, and we managed that by practically writing a legal brief,” said Kitchen. “But I felt good about that, that they had a place to stay that was stable.”

The need for funding is vital.

The organization runs multiple fundraisers, from events in Railroad Square Art Park to fashion shows.

And it can always use individual donations to fund the micro disasters that seem to go unnoticed.

The Red Cross tries to give victims a preloaded debit card with enough money for a few nights in a hotel room, food for three days and a change of clothing.

“There have been times where we can only give them two nights because we have been running low on resources here,” said Goodwin.

Samborn reflects on his commitment and the Tallahassee chapter’s 90th year, saying he is inspired every day by the commitment and enthusiasm he witnesses in the volunteers.

“Red Cross volunteers have what I like to call this ‘passion for compassion,’” said Samborn. “No other volunteer in any other organization has that drive.” n

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Old Fort Houstoun Perseveres

Only a historical marker and some small mounds are visible reminders of the “fort” created to protect Tallahassee in the waning days of the Civil War.

Silent Sentinel Still Stands Guard Over the Capital After 148 years

By Jason Dehart The small band of 1st Florida Militia mingled behind the earthen walls of Fort Houstoun and listened apprehensively to the sound of war coming from the south. Pipe smoke and coffee steam drifted into the early spring air as the old men whispered amongst themselves and strained to make sense of what their ears were telling them.

It was March 6, 1865, and two armies clashed at Natural Bridge just 10 miles away. When the wind was right, the stentorian echo of massed artillery could be heard distinctly above the faint rattle and pop of musketry.

Having arrived too late to join other members of their unit in the battle, the citizen-soldiers posted to Fort Houstoun could do nothing but sit, wait and watch mounted couriers gallop past. However, as they huddled in the muddy redoubt on the outskirts of Tallahassee, they knew what was at stake. If the Confederates failed to stop the invading Yankee army from crossing the land bridge, Fort Ward in St. Marks could be attacked from behind, and then the state capital would undoubtedly be “next on the menu.” If the invader set its sights on Tallahassee, the Confederate infantry and local militia would fall back to Fort Houstoun and

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other defensive works on the south side of town.

To the delight, relief and joy of the citizens of Tallahassee, the Confederates held on to win the day at the Battle of Natural Bridge. But the battle was such a hot contest that no less than six U.S. Navy sailors earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for their part in manning the Yankee artillery that day.

Little more than a hollow square of dirt not designed for longevity, Fort Houstoun has nevertheless survived the generations largely untouched by the corrosive effects of war, development and progress.

The fort was built in the waning days of the Civil War in the fall of 1864, after federal cavalry from Pensacola rode east, attacked the town of Marianna and thrashed the Confederate troops and home guard defending the town. This was one of the deepest enemy incursions in Florida, and its savagery jolted military leaders into realizing fortifications were needed to prevent the same thing from happening to Tallahassee. Brig. Gen. William Miller set about fortifying both Marianna and Tallahassee, and he assigned Capt. Theodore Moreno of the Confederate Engineer Corps the task of designing and building a series of

sentry posts, entrenchments and redoubts in a “defense in depth” arrangement.

Although the actual extent of the Tallahassee defenses is not known, historian Dale Cox states in his book, “The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida: The Confederate Defense of Tallahassee,” that records show engineers fortified a series of key hilltops that circled at least the southern half of the capital.

“Most of these works no longer exist, but one of the redoubts can still be seen. Fort Houstoun, a square earthen redoubt, survives remarkably well in Tallahassee’s Old Fort Park,” Cox writes. “Now a tree-covered residential neighborhood, the area surrounding the fort was then part of the Houstoun Plantation.

Although it is difficult to visualize today, at the time of its construction Fort Houstoun commanded a sweeping vista of open fields leading up to the very edge of town.”

While other Civil War-era trench works were filled in and forgotten over time, Fort Houstoun remains a well-defined reminder of how close the war came to Tallahassee. Even though a shot was never fired there, it nevertheless played an important part in preventing the city from being captured. n

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Heading for Un-Retirement ▪ Professor Phillip Downs, Ph.D., has retired from Florida State University after 34 years of teaching and research. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to slow down. Far from it, he said.

Downs “There will be no cushy retirement in the near future,” Downs said. “I will still operate as the Senior Partner at Kerr & Downs Research, and I will continue conducting surveys on local issues through TallahasseeVoices, a pro bono Internet survey panel I founded 10 years ago.”

Downs earned his doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served on the faculty at the College of William and Mary for three years. He joined FSU’s marketing department in 1978 at the urging of John Kerr, Ph.D., then chair of the department.

A lot has changed since he first came to FSU, and a lot of growth has happened.

“When I arrived in 1978, I was assigned the largest class at the time, which was 106 students.

When I left, I was still teaching the largest class, yet it had grown 500 students,” he quipped.

Downs won teaching awards from the College of Business, FSU and various student societies, and was twice nominated for a teaching award for the Southern Marketing Association.

Heard on the Street ▪ Governor Rick Scott signed Florida’s budget in April, and it includes approval of a $4.5 million investment for construction of Tallahassee Community College’s Wakulla Environmental Institute. The Institute will highlight Wakulla’s natural heritage and biodiversity, offering unique science and technology education opportunities, and serve as an economic driver for the region — fulfilling a mission similar to TCC’s Florida Public Safety Institute in Gadsden County. Coastal tourism and recreation are two of Florida’s top ocean industries, and TCC’s Institute can help provide a strong framework to best manage resources to ensure longterm health and economic return. $20 billion and 250,000 jobs result directly from fish and wildlife in Florida each year, with wildlife viewing accounting for $5.5 billion and more than 51,000 jobs. The state’s investment in the Wakulla Environmental Institute will help produce graduates to work and innovate in these vital industries statewide.

▪ Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and former FSU President T.K. Wetherell will be honored by Leadership Tallahassee with a Lifetime Leadership Award at Wetherell the 18th Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the University Center Club. This event celebrates those who have made contributions to the Tallahassee community through substantive achievements in the career and community arenas.

▪ Bill Gunter, former Florida Insurance Commissioner and State Treasurer, has been elected president

JP Morgan Chase representative Daniel McNamara and College of Education Dean Marcy Driscoll shake hands after announcing a $50,000 donation the bank is making to support the FSU-Teach program.

of the Economic Club of Florida.

Headquartered in Tallahassee, the Economic Club, with a membership of more than 400, is recognized as one of the South’s most important forums for distinguished speakers on economic issues of the day.

as director of Food Safety; and Travis Tucker as director of the Division of Fruit and Vegetables.

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▪ Cynthia Barber, director of the city of Tallahassee’s Department of Environmental Policy and Energy Resources, was recently honored in Washington, D.C., for her leadership in sustainability and environmental Barber policy efforts. The “Champions of Change” program was created as part of President Barack Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative. A different sector is highlighted weekly, and groups of Champions are recognized for their efforts in serving and strengthening their communities.

▪ Michael Parker has been appointed the new director of the City of Tallahassee’s Economic & Community Development (ECD) Department. He replaces Thomas Lewis, who retired as ECD director earlier this year.

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▪ John Lucas is the new press secretary in Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office. Lucas previously worked in television, heading up the Associated Press TV operation in Tallahassee from 2002 to 2009.

▪ New hires in the office of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam are: Michael “MJ” Johnston as the agency’s new chief information officer; Susan Nardizzi as director of the Division of Marketing and Development; Dr. Tiffiani Onifade

▪ Laurie and Kelly Dozier, owners of Mad Dog Construction in Tallahassee, were awarded Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for their Urbangreen Building.

▪ Terry Cole, an environmental and land use attorney in Gunster’s Tallahassee office, has been designated one of the 21 “Leaders in their Field” by Chambers USA. ▪ Christy Crump, president of Cole Crump & Associates, was installed as the state president-elect of the Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women at the group’s conference in June. Tallahassee Fire Chief Cindy Dick, a 2009 recipient of the BPW/Florida Glass Ceiling Award, was a keynote speaker at the conference, and talked about pay equity and women breaking Crump Dick the glass ceiling.

▪ Longstanding business and community leader Mark D. Baldino has been appointed president/ CEO of Elder Care Services. He comes to the position with 35 years of experience at IBM in senior management, marketing and sales on worldwide, national and regional levels and three years as an IT and Baldino computer services consultant.

▪ Greg Ungru has joined Enterprise Florida as vice president of development for the agency’s Sports

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Development division. He will develop and implement Florida Sports’ corporate partnership program by pinpointing prospective partners, raising revenue and identifying potential signature events for Florida Sports to own and manage.

▪ Steven Lohbeck has joined Cadence Bank, N.A. (formerly Superior Bank) in Tallahassee as the new vice president, business banker/commercial lender. Cadence Bank has nine offices in Northwest Florida.

▪ Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has chosen Lohbeck Alan Tudor as the Panhandle Council’s “Ombudsman of the Year,” for his exceptional efforts in advocating for long-term care facility residents living in nursing homes, adult family-care homes and assisted living facilities.

▪ George Banks and Brenda Francis have joined the commercial team of Structure Commercial Real Estate. Banks is a former corporate merchandiser and private sector operations manager who also served 17 years as Florida’s director of state purchasing. Francis has specialized in commercial sales and land development for the past 25 years.

▪ The FSU College of Medicine, known as a leading educator in geriatric medicine, now has the nation’s top geriatrician for 2012. Dr. Niharika Suchak, an associate professor in the Department of Geriatrics, has been named Clinician of the Year by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). She received the award in May at the group’s annual scientific meeting. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, Suchak geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine.

▪ Rogers, Gunter, Vaughn Insurance, Inc. was crowned Business of the Year recently by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and its members.

The announcement was made May 8 during the annual Chamber Awards, which recognizes businesses for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.

▪ Budweiser Tri-Eagle Sales will donate a portion of all Budweiser sales from May 20–July 7 in an effort to raise as much as $2.5 million for the Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF), which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for families of U.S. military personnel killed or disabled while serving their country.

They have pledged a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded locally through the Folds of Honor Foundation.

▪ The City of Tallahassee’s electric utility was recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual Safety Awards and Florida Lineman Competition. For the second year in a row, the City’s electric service was awarded a first place Safety Award in Category D for its continued commitment to safe work practices during the past year.

▪ The Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center reached an important milestone when it performed its 10,000th surgery in May. Berry, a twomonth-old calico kitten, was spayed and then set up for adoption. The ASC’s team has performed a host of other surgeries in just five years of existence, from spay and neuter procedures to eye surgeries, limb amputations, and fluid and oxygen therapies.

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▪ Dr. Gina Hope joined the staff of Patients First in Tallahassee in June. She specializes in family medicine.

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Ani Garrigo is accessorizing for her senior year at John Paul II High School with a POL crochet cardigan ($64) cinched with a wide leather and elastic belt ($19), an enameled pendant and matching earrings ($29), memory wire bracelets ($25 each), Lucky Brand butterfly ring ($25) and Big Budda ballet mocs with a kiltie and bow detail. All from Spriggs.

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FASHION » HOME » ESCAPES

A rolled-up cuff, open collar and a big smile is all Casey Palmer needs for a great start to his sixth grade year at Maclay School.

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Trends Not So Uniform

I remember all the years when I was growing up, looking forward to back-to-school shopping. Weeks before the first day of class, I would lay out outfit after outfit on my bed, planning what I would wear the first day of school. It was important — I wanted to get the new year started off right.

Even if your school requires a uniform, there are several ways to stand out in a crowd of plaid and khaki. Make your school uniform unique — and all about you! Here are a few tips; just don’t buy anything until you know it will pass muster with your school’s rules:

» Instead of outfits, change your hair.

Don’t stick with one style; wear it up, down, curly or flat-ironed. Then add bows, barrettes and hairbands to create a variety of sassy looks.

» Make a statement with your jewelry.

Change up your earrings. You may have restrictions, but there’s no reason to wear the same pair every day. Or wear a signature necklace or bracelet.

» Choose an eye-catching watch. » Ditto for your backpack and lunch bag.

You can highlight your personality with color, charms, pins and patches. For a more sophisticated look, tie on a scarf.

» Pick a purse that pops. » Wear a scarf as a belt. Or, wear a belt

Fiona Steinmetz raided her own closet to find these eye-catching studded suede boots and chunky gold-and-fuchsia bracelet … the perfect way to add some flair to her Holy Comforter uniform.

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with a distinctive buckle.

» When the weather gets cold, get

creative with your outerwear. There are so many different possibilities to choose from, including sweaters, jackets, hoodies, Pashminas, shrugs and capes.

» If the color of your tights is limited, choose the regulation color with unique textures and patterns.

» Say it with shoes. Wear pumps, ankle

boots, Chuck Taylors or cute ballet flats. If you’re saddled with a lace-up shoe, pick patterned laces rather than the standard black or white.

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Trends A Fresh, Stylish Start to a New School Year

Whether you’re rocking checks, high-top shoes, ballet flats, graphic tees, stacked bracelets or a maxi dress, always remember: A smile and a good attitude are your best accessories.

That said, here are a few trends you should be finding in the school hallways starting in August:

» S kinny jeans are the season’s hot trend

— especially in bright colors. But keep in mind that skinny jeans don’t suit everyone’s body type. The very good news is that boot-cut and flared jeans are also in style.

» What would jeans be without a tee?

Just be careful about wearing T-shirts that feature slogans or phrases — there’s no need to be offensive. For the guys, a plaid cotton shirt is a great way to dress it up a bit.

» T he hot fashion colors for the season

are jade, teal, bamboo, coffee, orchid and phlox (also known as psychedelic purple).

» F or nails, the season’s colors are

graphite, peridot and quartz, topped with crackle polish. Look for new scented polishes too. the watchwords are chunky and funky.

Think plastic, oversized rings and stacks of big, fat bracelets. Feather earrings are also a hot trend, as well as retro sunglasses and cross-body purses.

» H ere are a few other fashionable

words to remember: crochet detailing, blazers, scarves and eco-friendly.

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»W hen it comes to accessories,

Ani’s looking boho chic in this Lucky Brand rayon maxi dress ($178), fringe cross-body bag, bold silver wire link necklace ($29) and suede and brad wrap watch ($39). All from Spriggs.

Ready for whatever adventure senior year at Chiles High School will bring, Connor Stephens is wearing BKE deep indigo straight-leg, low-rise jeans ($79.95), a Hurley Bizzy T-shirt ($29.50), Good Times, Bad Times overshirt ($59.95), “Satisfaction” Grey Wash sneakers ($41.95), Fossil square-faced black metal chronograph watch ($125), BKE Necklace ($16.95) and wrist wrap ($9.95), Hurley graphic print backpack ($58) and Aviator Sunglasses $14.50. All from Buckle, Governors Square Mall.

P ops of color are the highlight of Chandler Watts’ back-to-school ensemble, starting with the ontrend It brand cropped skinny jeans in beau blue ($80). She’s also wearing a Free People blanketpatterned top ($128) and seamless camisole ($24) accessorized by a faux alligator clutch purse, giant bangle bracelets, circle filigree earrings with turquoise accents ($10) and Dolce Vita hot pink Stella sandals ($56). All from Cole Couture.

Fiona is in the pink … and white and turquoise, which proclaim she’s a Lilly girl. She creates her Lilly Pulitzer look with white scallop-bottom seersucker shorts ($74), and a colorful silk top ($158) cinched with a patent leather skinny belt with bow detail ($48).

Completing the look are multicolored bamboo-look bangle bracelets ($18 each) and Set in Stone Wedge sandals ($268). All from Pink Narcissus.

Casey is Polo from head to toe in a Polo Ralph Lauren bright orange henley ($29.99) topped by a turquoise polo shirt ($45). Cargo pants ($29.99) and Ranger Brandy Timber Boots ($169) complete his look. All from Dillard’s.

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SPARKLING AND GLOWING in a vivid array of colors, dazzling chandeliers make a dramatic statement, and not just hanging above the dinner table — they can also serve as the crowning jewel for any room. Chandeliers today use an impressive range of materials, featuring lots of bling and a wide variety of styles. Just as an outfit is not complete without that perfect “statement” piece of jewelry, a chandelier can become a “statement” piece for any room in your home. Anyone who enters a room decorated by one of these exciting chandeliers will immediately get the feeling you are trying to portray — romantic, glamorous, contemporary, classic or even organic. The beautiful fixtures shown here are available through Suz-annz Down Under (suzannz.com). // TERRA PALMER, TUTUDIVINE.COM

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SHOP THE STORY 1. Caviar eight-light cluster by Arteriors, shown here in brown nickel finish and smoked glass orbs, starting at $2640.

2. Hedy polished turquoise and jade polished glass on a classically shaped four-light chandelier by Currey & Company, starting at $3960.

3. Jenny natural polished seashells hang from a circular distressed iron ring, four-light chandelier by Oly Studio, starting at $3250.

4. Muriel a cluster of cast resin glass balls with a sea weathered look hang from this antiqued silver chain by Oly Studio, starting at $3250.

5. Goddess draped green glass orbs on a wrought-iron frame four-light chandelier by Currey & Company, starting at $2630.

6. Autumn Twilight antique gold branches create a crystal forest canopy by Golden Lighting, starting at $1985.

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By Alexia McKay // Photos by Marcus Duval Aside from graduating some of the top African-American professionals in pharmacy, engineering and business administration, FAMU also has a reputation in the Historically Black College and University community — and here in Tallahassee — as the fashion-forward university.

So we decided to take a ride to the top of the hill to check out what stylish Florida A&M University students are rocking.

“People say FAMU is like a fashion show,” says Tyshane Francisco, 19. “Everyone is trying to show their character the best way they can.” “(At) FSU, you’re looking at flip flops, jeans, paraphernalia,” says Tuki Daily, 20, “but at FAMU, if you see an orange and green shirt I’m pretty sure it’s ripped, has buttons or it’s decorative.”

The melting pot of different styles and personalities creates looks that are versatile, fun and original.

FAMU students embrace individuality and on any given day can be seen in every style, from urban and preppy to bohemian and vintage.

And students are adept at creating eye-catching looks on ramen noodle budgets. Used clothing is “in,” and many shop at secondhand stores such as Goodwill to create their individual styles.

Every Friday, local vendors set up shop on The Set, the social spot on campus, selling handmade accessories and clothing. Fashion shows are often held by one of FAMU’s three modeling troupes.

“FAMU is definitely a fashion-forward school,” says FSU student, Zack Blair, 21. “If you come here with no fashion, you’re definitely going to leave here with some.” n

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Balance for Life Avoiding Falls is a Key to Staying Healthy for Seniors

By Laura Bradley

TEST YOUR BALANCE

1. Start seated in a regular chair and time yourself.

2. Stand up without using your hands, then walk forward at a normal pace for about 30 feet.

3. Turn around and come back, sitting down without using your hands.

This should take about 15 seconds. “If a person can’t get out of the chair without using their hands, and if they can’t make it that fast they’re at high risk for falls,” says Dr. Kenneth Brummel-Smith, FSU Department of Geriatrics.

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” While the famous line and the cheesy production values of this infamous television commercial might be funny to some, the issue it addresses is very serious — and, at times, fatal.

Falls are no laughing matter for senior citizens; they are the sixth leading cause of death among older people, taking more lives than diabetes. For many, the fall itself isn’t what proves to be life threatening, but the aftermath. Balance problems tend to arise after the age of 75, and falling can lead to months of being bedridden after an injury.

“A hip fracture is particularly dangerous because it’s a major fracture and will always require surgery to repair it,” explains Dr. Kenneth Brummel-Smith, Charlotte Edwards Maguire professor and chair of Florida State University’s Department of Geriatrics.

Hip surgery itself has many risks, and the prolonged bed rest afterward poses another serious threat: pneumonia. The long period of inactivity also weakens muscles, increasing the risk of a future fall. Other dangers include kidney damage from broken- down muscle tissue and pressure sores.

Even those who fall and suffer no injuries tend to see a lasting effect — a heightened fear of falling in the future. This fear can be paralyzing, often causing seniors with previously active, healthy lifestyles to greatly reduce their activity levels to prevent another fall. Brummel-Smith points out that this is a counterproductive action that weakens muscles, actually increasing the risk of falling.

Active living communities are one option for seniors who feel daunted by living alone, where a fall can mean days of being unable to move to get help.

David Kerns, who lives at the Westminster

Oaks community, suffered a fall in September 2011. Ninety-four years old at the time, he was walking home from working in the garage.

Carrying two heavy bags, one per hand, he stopped to get the mail. But after bending over to put down the bags, he lost his balance and fell forward onto his left arm, hitting it so hard that he bent the top of his humerus.

He quickly called an emergency nurse who works in an adjacent building who brought him up for evaluation and sent him to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. In the following days, Kerns was checked into Westminster Oaks’s Health Center, where he stayed for about a month as he recovered with the help of physical and occupational therapy sessions.

Since his fall, Kerns still goes for walks and works in the garage like he used to, but now he makes sure to plan ahead so that people know where he is going. The support he feels from the community formed between residents and staff at Westminster Oaks has been invaluable in recovering from his fall. “There’s just all kinds of people that will help you along,” he says. “You’re thankful ... that somebody’s going to take good care of you.”

Over the years, increased awareness about the dangers of falling has led many to look into how to build and maintain good balance to secure their safety and independence. Don Rapp, a local balance expert and author of “Become Your Own Balance Coach,” a kinetic arts balance manual, urges that it is never too early to start thinking about balance: “You can start any time; even a little bit is better than nothing.”

Rapp’s approach to balance is to start simple and work up. His exercises might seem very simple; it might not immediately seem important to be able to balance a ruler across one

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»style MIND AND BODY finger, but Rapp stresses that the systems In addition to balance exercises, Rapp behind that simple trick are also the systems stresses the importance of an active lifestyle that allow us to stand and walk properly. and the avoidance of being sedentary for long Balance is a combination of primarily three periods of time. Even if your physical fitness tools: our vision, our vestibular system and is not great or you are afraid of putting stress our somatosensory system. Vision allows on your body, there are plenty of lower-impact us to see and position ourselves relative to exercises that improve balance. our surroundings; “One [exercise] the vestibular system that’s been studied a (generally based in When choosing a cane, lot is tai chi, where the inner ear) tells you’re moving really stand up straight, arms us at what angles our slow and you have to body is positioned; hanging loosely at your force yourself to baland our somatosen- sides. The top of the cane ance. Those maintain sory system tells should hit the crook of your those complicated us where our body neurologic interparts are positioned wrist, right where the wrist connections so they in space and in what connects with the arm. decrease the falls,” formations they are.

Brummel-Smith sugAs vision deteriogests. Lifestyle changes don’t have to be major rates with age, the other two systems are forced — even minor adjustments such as sitting on an to compensate. Rapp’s approach is to control exercise ball or even standing for some periods and exercise the systems we are able to train. of time instead of sitting in a desk chair can “The thing to do before you lose your eyes,” he make a difference. explains, “is to get the somatosensory system and the inner ear up to top functioning before There are several ways to see if your balance you lose that so there can be an integration.” is not where it needs to be. Brummel-Smith

explains that one of the best ways is to use the “Get Up and Go” test. Start seated in a regular chair and time yourself. Stand up without using your hands, then walk at a normal pace for about 30 feet. Turn around and come back, sitting down without using your hands. This should take about 15 seconds. “If a person can’t get out of the chair without using their hands, and if they can’t make it that fast they’re at high risk for falls,” says Brummel-Smith.

Another, simpler test that Rapp suggests to determine how much you rely on your vision for balance, is to stand up straight and tall and close your eyes. If you start to wobble or feel unstable, your balance is too dependent on your eyesight.

Seniors who feel unsure about their balance might also benefit from a cane, which can provide another base of support if used correctly. Canes purchased at drugstores or retail stores are often adjustable, so it is important to remember to test and adjust the length so that the cane works properly.

Brummel-Smith instructs that it is also important to remember to carry the cane on the side of the good leg, not the bad leg.

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DIY Balance Exercises For sharpening your system » Balance a ruler on four fingers, then three, then two, then one. » Roll a newspaper into a cone and balance it on your fingers as it leans on a corner for support, then a flat wall and then nothing. » Roll a newspaper into a baton and pass it around your body with your eyes closed. » Make an alligator mouth with your arms, with your top hand holding a tennis ball. Bring your top hand down and your bottom hand up, handing off the ball as they switch places.

Then start tossing the ball from hand to hand as the arms cross, giving the ball air time.

For strengthening your system

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also very important. Seniors should choose good shoes that have good traction. Running shoes and shoes with knobby soles are best avoided in favor of smoother soles. Good shoes not only provide grip for stability, but also support improved posture.

Another way to reduce the likelihood of falling is to make small changes in living spaces. Good lighting, a floor free of wires, rugs and loose items, securely nailed down thresholds and an elimination of clutter can make a huge difference. Another thing to consider is that pets tend to get underfoot and can pose a risk.

Regardless of strength and preparation, accidents still happen. After a fall it is crucial to listen to the body. If anything peculiar happens during or after the fall, including loss of sensation in the feet or inability to determine their position, unconsciousness or tremors, Brummel-Smith says it is important to see a doctor even if there was no injury.

He also suggests reviewing current medications, because many medications such as anti-depressants, tranquilizers and sleeping pills affect the brain and can harm balance. n

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It’s the most common complaint I hear from my over-40 female friends: “I work out, watch what I eat and still I can’t get rid of this muffin top.” That “muffin top” — AKA the pooch, spare tire or love handles — is the extra stomach, hip and back fat around the belly button that hangs over the top of the waistband.

Surgery is an option, but for those who want a less invasive solution, Aqua Medical Spa at Gulf Coast Dermatology, a new medical spa in Tallahassee,* offers a “cool” alternative.

CoolSculpting, or Cryolipolysis, made by Zeltiq, is a noninvasive procedure targeting fat in specific areas of the body — mostly the upper or lower abdomen, the back and love handles — using a special cooling technique that destroys fat cells without damaging neighboring tissues. The fat cells are naturally flushed out of the body over a two-to-four-month period. There is no surgery or anesthesia, and no needles or cuts. There is no down time, you can even go back to work or exercise the same day as the procedure. There’s no need for pain medication afterward.

Dr. Jon Ward, medical director for Aqua Medical Spa in Panama City, says CoolSculpting results in an average of 25 percent reduction of fat. Ideal candidates are those in good physical shape, within 20 pounds of their ideal body weight with loose, pinchable pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. “This is not a weight-loss solution, nor does it achieve the results one could expect from large-volume liposuction, but it is the best solution for permanent fat reduction,” Ward says. The medical spa offers a free consultation for prospective clients.

Being an ideal candidate, I gave it a try. The procedure begins by placing an applicator cup to the area of fat, then using gentle vacuum pressure to draw the bulge up between two cooling panels. When the applicator is first applied, I feel an uncomfortable pulling sensation. It nearly takes my breath away, but soon the feeling goes away as my lower abdomen becomes numb from the cold.

In my private room with the lights dimmed, I read a book, flip channels on the TV and watch the timer count down. After the hour is up, the suction is removed, revealing my red, swollen belly. The technician smoothes the lump on my abdomen that resembles a cold stick of butter, and I’m able to leave. I feel tenderness and a numbing sensation in the area for several days afterward. By week five, I notice a flatter belly (even after a night of pizza — thrilling!). By week eight, I’m ecstatic with the results — a stomach pooch I’d worked for years to take off but never could, is now flat. n

The Upside » It’s non-invasive, requiring no surgery » It targets specific areas of the body that don’t respond to diet and exercise » There is no recovery time » There is little pain or discomfort » There is no neighboring tissue damage The Downside There may be some soreness, redness or bruising in the area for a few days

The Cost $600–$1,200, depending on the area of the body being treated. Usually one treatment is sufficient, though additional procedures may be done if a patient wants to have further fat reduction.

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Summer on the Coast of Maine When It’s Hot in the South, Consider a Sojurn to a Place Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

By Jack Macaleavy

When the weather warms up, the hamlets and villages of coastal Maine come alive, and a summertime visit here should be on everyone’s bucket list. I’ve discovered the perfect home base to enjoy all of the “Mid-coast” pleasures to be found in and around the beautiful Penobscot Bay. Point Lookout, located in the small town of Northport, started out in the mid-’90s as a mountaintop corporate retreat and training facility for the credit card company MBNA. Today, it operates as a resort and conference center, and includes some amenities one might not expect to find — like an eight-lane bowling alley — in a woodland retreat.

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Officially, Maine has nearly 230 miles of coastline. But because of all of its bays, inlets and islands, the tidal coastline measures 3,500 miles. One of the best ways to explore is on a shipboard tour.

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Did You Know?

Maine is the only state in the U.S. that shares a border with just one other state — New Hampshire.

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Lighthouses are part of Maine’s charm and its seafaring history.

This (far left) is the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, at the end of a nearly mile-long jetty. Point Lookout’s mountaintop facility, The Summit (this page, top) offers meeting facilities and a commanding view of Penobscot Bay. Shown here is one of the resort’s 106 private cabins (below left) and lobster (below), a must-eat during your visit to Maine.

Guests are housed in 106 one-, two-, and threebedroom cabins, spaced around the resort’s 397 acres to afford guests quiet, privacy and great opportunity to stretch out on an Adirondack chair and enjoy starry nights unimpeded by light pollution.

While the cabins look rustic, all have modern amenities including kitchen facilities, screened porches, air conditioning and Wi-Fi — for very reasonable rates starting at $125 per night.

There are six miles of scenic trails available for taking a walk in the woods that so enchanted Henry David Thoreau. You might see some deer or wild turkey, or perhaps you’ll be looking at life-sized and amazingly lifelike bronze sculptures of moose and bear by Forest Hart. There’s also a sandy beach, a rarity along Maine’s rocky coast. But be forewarned: Even in the warmest months, the Atlantic water here still has temperatures in the 60s. If you can scare up a team, the resort also includes soccer and softball fields.

Some of Point Lookout’s most impressive amenities are its world-class athletic facilities. Within a 36,000-square-foot luxury sports and fitness complex are full-sized basketball, squash, racquetball and tennis courts, a walking track, a virtual golf and Wii room, an aerobic and spinning studio, a stretching room, a comprehensive weight training and cardiovascular conditioning center and more.

A spectacular entertainment and office facility called The Summit is perched atop the mountain with a breathtaking view of the bay and surrounding countryside.

The historic towns of Belfast and Camden are about six miles away in either direction. Both offer a fine selection of diverse restaurants. Of course, fresh lobster is the main staple of most, and having the opportunity to feast on a crustacean that may have been caught the previous day (the fresh lobster does have a distinct texture and flavor) is as special as eating fresh oysters in Apalachicola. Family-owned and operated, Anglers Seafood Restaurant in Searsport is where you’ll find locals eating the catch of the day.

There’s an abundance of shopping, including several stores with a particular connection to the region, such as BlueJacket Shipcrafters, also in Searsport, which features more than 100 models of ships as well as model kits, tools and books. You’ll find handcrafted furniture at Windsor Chairmakers, the work of 25 local artisans in one stop at Mainely Pottery and Maine’s version of our New Leaf Market at the Belfast Co-op Store.

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Rockland is home to the Maine Lighthouse Fort Knox was built Museum, showcasing 150 between 1844 and years of history including 1869 to fend off British a close-up look at the huge attacks, but it never Fresnel lenses that shine saw battle. The granstructure is now a brightly through the night ite Maine historic site and and fog. Maine is home to listed as a National more than 60 lighthouses Historic Landmark. which function today much like they did in the past, guiding ships along the 230 miles of Maine’s coastline. One of several in the area, the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in Port Clyde is at the end of a nearly mile-long breakwater built in the late 1800s to protect the harbor from Nor’easters. The only way to the lighthouse is to take this hike atop the flat granite block walkway, which is undergoing restoration to return it to its 1950s state when it was manned by the lighthouse keeper. The 100-year-old building is in remarkable condition and is just waiting for some more fresh paint and period furniture to be returned to its heyday condition.

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restored home of a sea captain and the city’s first town hall. You will also see a fleet of antique boats, a library of maritime history, marine art and a trove of souvenirs and household goods brought here from around the globe.

Fort Knox (named after Major General Henry Knox, the same guy as the more famous fort in Kentucky) was built to protect the Penobscot River Valley after British attacks during the American Revolution and War of 1812. Built out of granite mined just a few miles upriver, it never did see combat, but is beautifully preserved. Nearby is the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, where one can take an elevator ride up a 420-foot-tall obelisk and be treated to a 360-degree view of the river, bay and Maine countryside.

In most of the coastal towns, for a modest fee, one can board a three-masted schooner and motor out to Penobscot Bay. Raise the sails and experience this primitive form of transportation in its purest form. Gliding among the many islands with nothing more than the sound of wind and water will surround you with a sense of calmness and tranquility. The ship’s captain and mate provide many historical perspectives of the sailing and the rich history of northern Maine people and folklore. n

For More Information Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center (800) 515-3611 | visitpointlookout.com Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (800) 223-5459 | visitcamden.com Anglers Seafood Restaurant anglersseafoodrestaurant.com BlueJacket Shopcrafters (800) 448-5567 | bluejacketinc.com Maine Lighthouse Museum (207) 594-3301 | mainelighthousemuseum.com Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (207) 542-7574 | rocklandlighthouse.com Penobscot Marine Musuem (207) 548-2529 | pmm-maine.org Fort Knox State Historic Site (207) 469-7719 | state.me.us/doc/parks Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory (207) 469-7719 | fortknox.maineguide.com/history

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By Jason Dehart As any seasoned parent/grandparent knows, with their children’s busy, working lifestyles, visits home can become few and far between. But a second home in a vacation paradise is sure to attract farflung family for more frequent visits. And what could be more attractive than a vacation place located in the Walt Disney Resort?

That’s the kind of lifestyle new residents can expect at Golden Oak, a new master-planned community just three miles from the Magic Kingdom.

The lifestyle begins with the splendorous, detached homes themselves. Enter through the heavy wooden doors of any Golden Oak manse and you’ll find a jaw-dropping view of spacious, monastic galleries, high ceilings, massive ceiling timbers and marble tile floors.

Kitchens, living rooms and patios open before you with all the space and grandeur of a Grand Canyon vista. Fixtures, appointments and furnishings are lush and inviting. In fact, these magnificent works of classical art are built for one purpose: entertaining.

“We expect all our residents to do lots of entertaining,” said Disney Destinations spokesperson Stacey F. Thomson. “These are places for multigenerational families, places for making family memories.”

Thomson said Golden Oak is specially designed for those who may have a fondness for all things Disney and want to have a place where the family can gather — and that can be passed down through the generations. “A lot of buyers are already familiar with the Disney brand and are Disney Vacation Club members,” she said.

This 6,700-squareAnd while it would seem logical to live here foot, five-bedroom year-round, that isn’t necessarily the case for house (clockwise from Golden Oak buyers. “These are second and top) includes five full baths, a wine room third homes, but our buyers will have the and a separate guest flexibility to stay as long as they like,” Thomson suite overlooking the said. “We expect them to be here more often pool. Every home has than not.” The homes cannot be rented out as a gourmet kitchen income properties. and an expansive Golden Oak will initially consist of three courtyard with a summer kitchen. types of single-family homes. Village homes

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capture the spirit of the Mediterranean on lots up to one-quarter acre in size. Estate Homes sit on half-acre lots and will feature old world architectural styles, including Tuscan, Spanish Revival, Venetian, Italianate, Dutch Colonial and Island Colonial. Grand Estate Homes will accommodate the needs of larger families and will live up to their name. Prices start at $1.4 million and go up to $8 million.

The initial construction phase will offer 81 home sites featuring four distinct neighborhoods, all built by custom homebuilders. At buildout, over the next eight to 10 years, Golden Oak is anticipated to have approximately 450 homes. The master plan was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, which is famed for its magical place-making, and you’ll find the Disney touch in some of the smallest details, such as a Mickey-shaped tray ceiling in a child’s room and hidden Mickeys in the interior and exterior finishes.

In Kimball Trace, the charming Tuscan-inspired village of stately courtyard homes, the average estimated home size is 2,700–4,000 square feet. But if you feel the need for something bigger, go for a home in the Carolwood village, which will feature homes from 5,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet. Average home size is 6,000 square feet.

No two homes will be the same, but will share some basic features, including a high-tech control panel in each master bedroom suite (and accessible remotely via iPad or smartphone) that handles security,

temperature settings, video systems and sound systems.

The grand courtyard homes of Golden Oak Residents will be spoiled by all the special are notable for their attention and services available to them as impressive open spaces. residents. They’ll be afforded the special privilege Every pool, master bath, of having Disney’s famed guest service at their dining hall and master command, even when they’re away. A dedicated bedroom is its own team will help arrange personal, residential and special retreat. Residents resort requests such as move-in services, prehere are only minutes away from the Magic arrival and post-departure home maintenance Kingdom, but these services, door-to-park transportation, Disney majestic settings have a parks and special event tickets, golf tee times, magic all their own. dinner reservations, private VIP tours, in-home parties and dinners, and more.

They’ll also have access to a 16,000-square-foot clubhouse called “Summerhouse,” featuring a private dining area, lounge, family room, pool, outdoor fire pit, courtyard, event lawn and park. Also coming soon to Golden Oak: a 445-room Four Seasons Resort hotel and a golf course designed by Tom Fazio. From the glass-enclosed rooftop restaurant of the Four Seasons, guests will be able to see Disney fireworks while they dine.

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Hen Houses No Need to Leave Town, City Folk Can Enjoy Chickens in Their Own Backyard

By Audrey Post // Photos by Scott Holstein Looking for pets that earn their keep?

Well look no farther than your neighbor’s chicken coop.

You say your neighbor doesn’t have a chicken coop? Are you sure about that?

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell, especially if your neighbor doesn’t have a rooster to keep the ladies company. Seriously. The family three doors down had five hens in their backyard for months before I heard or saw them, quietly clucking and pecking and laying eggs.

Keeping backyard chickens is growing in popularity as the sustainable living movement attracts more followers, the economy continues to plod along at a sluggish rate and people become more concerned about the food they consume — and the food their food is consuming.

Because backyard chicken coops generally don’t have to be licensed, there’s no statistical proof on the growing numbers, but there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence.

“There’s nothing like a fresh egg,” said Calynne Hill. She and her husband, Lou, keep a flock of 14 hens at their home off North Meridian Road. They gather the rainbow every time they collect a basket of eggs from their flock of variously colored birds: Rhode Island Reds, Plymouths, a Buff Orpington and several other varieties.

“It’s great to share the eggs with friends, and the chickens are so entertaining,” she said. “They have such distinct personalities, and it’s fun to watch them dust their feathers.”

In addition to providing eggs and putting on a show while taking dust baths, chickens make great composters.

They eat kitchen scraps and garden trimmings, producing excellent fertilizer in the form of chicken manure. Caution: Fresh chicken manure is very high in nitrogen, or “hot,” and it will burn your plants. Let it age for a few months before adding it to your garden.

The elaborate chicken coop at Calynne Hill’s home houses a variety of chicken breeds.

She’s feeding the hens (opposite page), who produce colorful eggs (above).

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Chickens will also eat the bugs, grass and weeds in the area where they’re allowed to roam. Hill said they even eat poison ivy. If you have two enclosed areas, you can alternate using them for chicken yards and for gardens. As a bonus, the birds do your prep work for you.

Hill, a local real estate agent and Tallahassee Magazine’s style editor, started out with five hens, which she acquired from her son’s girlfriend when the woman was moving and couldn’t take them. She doesn’t have a rooster, though.

“I’ve had people say, ‘Don’t you have to have a rooster to get eggs?’ and I tell them, ‘My gosh, you don’t know much about the birds and the bees, do you?’ ” Hill said with a chuckle.

For the record, the hens will lay eggs with or without a rooster present. Those eggs won’t be fertilized, though, so forget thinking you’ll get baby chicks. For that, you do need the big guy.

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CHICKENS — AND THE LAW

Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to keep chickens within the city limits of Tallahassee, nor is there a limit on the number of hens a backyard chicken farmer can have.

Leon County doesn’t have any restrictions covering the unincorporated areas of the county, either. Section 4:5 of the city’s Animal Control Ordinance deals with “keeping livestock or fowl,” and subsection d (2) allows “the keeping of female chickens (hens) for non-commercial purposes so long as they are confined in a securely enclosed yard or pen at all times and are kept no closer than 20 feet to neighboring dwellings. In addition, a single rooster may be kept in conjunction with said hens for the purpose of flock sustainability.”

However, all backyard chicken operations must abide by other city ordinances dealing with noise and nuisance, and sanitation. It’s

the noise and nuisance that makes keeping roosters in the city a dicey proposition.

Although some backyard-chicken proponents argue that a cock’s crow at dawn is less a nuisance than a chorus of dogs baying at the moon, most choose to keep their hens without male companionship and avoid accusations of ruining the serenity of the neighborhood.

Another section of the law says anyone who had more than one rooster when the ordinance was passed in 2010 is “grandfathered” to keep them — but only those roosters, not any replacements. “If someone had five roosters at that time, they’re grandfathered for those roosters, not to keep five roosters in perpetuity,” said Lt. Jeff Doyle, the city’s animal control supervisor.

Even though the city and the county both allow backyard chickens, hold off on getting your flock until you have clearance that your neighborhood allows poultry. A number

For the record, the hens will lay eggs with or without a rooster present. Those eggs won’t be fertilized, though, so forget thinking you’ll get baby chicks. For that, you do need the big guy. of neighborhoods have restrictive covenants, which you agreed to when you bought your house, so check the fine print.

Animal control limits its involvement to violations of law, leaving violations of deed restrictions to neighborhood associations to work out. Doyle said the office gets only occasional complaints about nuisance chickens. “It’s certainly not a daily occurrence.

Most are noise complaints about roosters, and we get an occasional complaint about a chicken wandering loose.”

The latter situations generally resolve themselves without any assistance or interference from animal control, which is a good thing.

Imagine going down to the animal shelter looking for your lost hen and then being unable to say for sure which one was yours from a cage full of sad-faced cluckers on the lam.

“I can’t think of an instance where we brought in a chicken,” he said. “There’s no way to ID them.”

While commercial growers often use metal bands with identification numbers around the bird’s leg to keep track of inventory, many home hobbyists don’t tag their birds at all. Others use plastic ties or metal zip ties in different colors.

When the city looked at revising and “Pops” the rooster (opposite page) at Kay Rutherford’s Poultry Palace (above) protects her flock.

updating its animal control ordinance several years ago, after more than a decade, the issue of keeping chickens got the most response.

The same thing has been true across the country. Five years ago, Chicagoans turned out to fight a proposal to ban backyard chickens in the city, after an estimated 700 complaints the previous year. Most were rooster calls.

Madison, Wis., and Phoenix, Ariz., have laws that lay out the rules for keeping chickens.

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Kay Rutherford, a master gardener who keeps about a dozen hens at her home on the southeast side of town, has a rooster named Pops.

“He runs interference with the hens, keeps them corralled, protects them, but they could do their work without him,” said Rutherford.

She got Pops and her first dozen hens in 2009. He and two hens are all that remain of that first flock. She lost the rest to wandering dogs and wildlife that have a particular penchant for poultry. That’s when she replaced her coop and pen with a Poultry Palace, a more secure coop with a sky bridge to an A-frame structure. The chickens are protected from owls and hawks that can swoop down and snatch a chicken in an instant, as well as raccoons, foxes, possums, coyotes and the occasional marauding dog or cat.

Hill used to let her hens free-range on the property, but they roosted in the garage,

making a mess, and they pecked and tore up her vegetable garden; over time, wildlife killed a number of chickens — and eggs. Several years ago she hired a contractor to build a high-end chicken coop inside a large penned area. The spacious coop is wrapped in sheet metal 2 feet high all the way around the bottom, and the metal extends beneath the soil another foot. A standard-size screen door sits open during the day, allowing easy access to refill the automatic feeders as well as for the chickens to get to a series of ladders up to the nesting box, which can be opened from the outside to gather the eggs. The whole coop is shut tight and locked when the chickens are in for the night.

Chicken coops and pens can range from a couple hundred dollars for a do-it-yourself “chicken tractor,” an open-bottomed contraption that lets the chickens get sunlight, air and access to the ground but can be moved once they’ve eaten the weeds, grass and bugs; to several thousand dollars for a permanent structure such as Hill’s. It’s a good idea to start at the low end of the price range and see whether you’re going to stick with it before you invest big bucks.

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Coastal gardening has its own set of conditions and rewards, but before we get into specifics about what to plant, let’s address the hardiness aspect. All plants, even those that thrive on neglect, have to be watered regularly until they are well established. If we get our normal pattern of daily afternoon showers and storms through late summer, your new landscape should be just fine whether you’re there or not.

But if Mother Nature decides to mix things up — and she has certainly shown her mischievous side the past couple of years with two colder-than-normal winters followed by a downright balmy one — you need to be prepared to provide supplemental watering.

The key factors in coastal gardening in the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend are salt, wind, cold-hardiness and alkaline soil. A lot of plants that thrive farther inland can’t take salt spray, and the breeze carries the salt farther than many people realize. If you’re within a quarter-mile of the coast, plan on planting salt-tolerant trees and shrubs. The constant breeze, punctuated by occasional high winds, also can shred a delicate plant, so choose sturdy plants. You can create windbreaks using fences or groups of trees. Trees planted in groups are better able to withstand tropical storms and hurricanes than a lone tree in the landscape. And even though the coastal areas don’t get as cold as it does farther inland, you still need to remember that it does drop down to freezing on occasion. Not all plants that thrive along the coast in Central and South Florida will survive a North Florida winter.

A plant can be classified as salt tolerant, which means you can plant it on the beach side of your home; moderately salt-tolerant, which means it can take a bit of salt drift but will do better if there’s a buffer

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The best choices for long-lived, salt tolerant trees are a live oak, Quercus virginiana, and one of the many varieties loosely called “palm trees” that do well along the » R emember to check your Gulf Coast. The cabbage palm, plants in pots daily. In July’s Sabal palmetto, and Washington heat, potted plants usually palm, Washingtonia species, are need to be watered at least salt-tolerant. Several others are once a day and sometimes moderately salt-tolerant: Canary more often.

Island date palm, Phoenix canar»M ake sure to dump anything iensis; Lady palm, Rhapis excels; and that collects rainwater after a Pindo palm, Butia capitata. Other shower to reduce the chance moderately salt-tolerant trees are of mosquito infestation. the chaste-tree, Vitex agnus-castu; Products are available for Southern magnolia, Magnolia ponds, birdbaths and other standing water features that kill grandiflora; and loquat, Eriobotrya mosquito larva but don’t affect japonica, which has edible fruit. other wildlife.

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Some of the flowers that will do well in coastal gardens are crinum lilies, crinum species; spider lily, Hymenocallis species; and beach sunflower, Helianthus debilis. Muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, does very well at the coast and has pink flowers in the fall.

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An Exquisite Beginning Wedding planning for Alana Chambers and Paul Adrianse did not have an auspicious start. Three months before their original wedding date set for May 2011, Alana’s father suffered a serious heart attack and stroke and the couple postponed the ceremony while he recovered.

But their luck turned earlier this year, when the couple was nominated and chosen to receive the first-ever Exquisite Beginnings Wedding Giveaway. Dozens of sponsors donated their time, talents and products to give Alana and Paul everything they would need to create the wedding and honeymoon of their dreams.

Alana’s father walked her down the aisle at the Hotel Duval on April 22, 2012. You’re invited to come along as we join the lucky couple on their journey to a wonderful wedding day … and beyond.

Photos by Terri Smith Photo and Woodland Fields Photography

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Paul and Alana’s Wedding Day Memories

“When Alana won the wedding giveaway, it was an amazing moment.”

— Abbie Martin, maid of honor

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“Today has been amazing.

As soon as we walked into the ceremony, it took my breath away. I love the Japanese touch in the decorations.” — Hisako Chambers, Alana’s mother

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“Alana was the perfect person to win this wedding, because she is the most kind and caring person you could ever meet and someone who deserves nothing but the best.”

“This fairytale wedding was a miracle for our family. We are so grateful.” — Hisako Chambers, Alana’s mother

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“Since Day 1, this wedding has given Charles the motivation to walk his daughter down the aisle.

This feels like a dream come true.” — Hisako Chambers, Alana’s mother

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“It was very touching to see Alana and her father walking down the aisle and dancing together today.”

— Sean Gray Groomsman

“My favorite moment of today was watching Alana and her father walk down the aisle. We didn’t know if he would be able to do it. I had to hold back tears.”

— Hisako Chambers, Alana’s mother

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“This whole wedding weekend has been wonderful. Hotel Duval and all those involved truly outdid themselves, and we feel so lucky.” — Charles

“I think it is fitting that this all came about. With the timing of Alana and Paul’s wedding being cancelled and her father’s illness, the wedding giveaway experience was perfect.” — Sean

“They have had such a wonderful and inspirational relationship and their consideration and caring for each other is evident.” — Steve

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“I will never forget today and dancing with Paul, my youngest son, on his wedding day.”

— Renee Adrianse, Paul’s mother

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“This wedding was a dream-come-true for Alana. Because they won this, our family was able to focus on our father’s health. His goal was to walk her down the aisle, and it was a magical moment when he did.

There is no way we could have done this on our own.” —Angela Gray, bridesmaid

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“The wedding today is everything I dreamed for them and more. It was simply perfect.”

— Renee Adrianse, Paul’s mother

Honeymoon photos by Jacqueline Ward

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Paul and Alana’s Wedding Blog Finding the Perfect Dress Vocelle’s

There were so many dresses that I didn’t know where to begin. It was so hard to pick favorites! We finally narrowed it down to three beautiful gowns. I looked at the last dress on me a final time and decided that was my dress.

My sister, Alison, was showing up later to see the dress, so I left it on to surprise her.

A Day for the Bridesmaids Vocelle’s

It was so fun to watch the girls come out in different dresses, almost like watching a fashion show. It was a tough decision but we agreed on one, which was one of my favorites from the beginning.

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We had ideas of what we would like, since Paul designed our first invitations. I was thrilled to see that [Amanda Karmono’s] design looked almost identical to what we had planned before. She handled everything with ease and had so many ideas to decide from.

Documenting Our Love Kay Meyer Photography

We had never taken professional pictures together, so we were really looking forward to [our engagement photo session]. Maclay Gardens was the spot we chose for the session and fortunately the sun was out that day. Kay Meyer was professional and fun at the same time. Paul had some crazy ideas, and she was all for it. We even climbed a tree! tallahasseeMagazine.com July–August 2012

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The Groom’s Attire Nic’s Toggery It was that “Oh my God, you’re really getting married” moment. Picking the tuxes was fun and easy. We joked around a lot about some of the more “out there” options and how funny it would be to show up to the wedding in a zoot suit.

A Matron of Honor Dress and Bride’s Rehearsal Dress Narcissus

[Juli Downs] showed us her favorite picks for Abbie and then her favorite picks for me as we searched through the massive amount of dresses. The dresses that I tried on all fit so nicely and were all so different from one another. It was extremely hard but I finally came down to one, and I am very pleased with my decision.

Planning Our Rehearsal Dinner The Space at Feather Oaks

Our favorite part of the venue was the outside area. Once you step outside, there is a stone area covered by a pergola. We immediately noticed a huge oak tree that had a wooden stage around it where the band would play. Near it was a fire pit with four benches surrounding it.

We were giddy with joy when we saw everything.

Registering for “My Favorite Things” My Favorite Things

Everyone was so helpful.

They showed us new ideas for our china while mixing and matching different patterns to create the perfect place setting. Paul, of course, was the jokester and was all for all of the buck stuff. However, he did help pick out a lot of items that went on our registry.

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The Boudoir Photo Shoot She Boudoir

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This past Sunday was a treat for me … and also a treat for Paul! Our session took place at Hotel Duval. Kira Derryberry did an excellent job with showing me what to do and what to keep in mind when posing for the pictures. When I picked them up I was thrilled with how they turned out. I really did look and feel like a model!

Bringing Ideas Together Missy Gunnels Flowers, Designs by Darin, Silver Lining Linens and Hotel Duval

Missy Gunnels brought a few flowers for some ideas that she was pitching, and I loved what she brought! I knew I would have many options to choose from but didn’t realize how many different combinations of flowers would give different looks, shapes and effects to the overall look.

Next, Darin talked a little bit about what he was envisioning for our decor. He couldn’t tell us too much since there are some parts of the wedding that are supposed to be a surprise for us. But from what he told us, it is exactly what I was aiming for and then some.

Terri Gross showed us some of the linens she thought would look best with our themes and colors for both the wedding and our rehearsal dinner. We loved the textures and elegant colors she brought into the mix.

Rehearsal Dinner Planning John Gandy Events

John Gandy and Pam Monnier talked to us about our rehearsal dinner. They loved our suggestions and I let Paul get what he really wanted from this wedding … to include some of the color green.

Marc Bauer with Hotel Duval also had some wonderful suggestions for the setup of the rehearsal dinner. All the pieces are coming together and forming a wonderful picture for us.

Planning the Sweetest Part Au Peche Mignon

There were so many possibilities. He wanted to know what kind of design I liked, so I showed him the picture of the cake that I had been dreaming of. And just like that he said it could be done. He showed me some of his past cakes, and I feel very confident he will deliver my dream wedding cake!

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Setting the Scene Woodland Fields Photography and Terri Smith Photo

[At our meeting,] we discussed details about the wedding such as what time it started, when to do pictures and the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. That took about 15 minutes out of our two-hour-long conversation. Paul and I had such a wonderful time with them that we felt like we’d been friends forever.

Pre-Wedding Outings Summerbrooke Golf Club and Avenue Eat & Drink

As part of our wedding weekend festivities, both Paul and I were able to enjoy our own outing with our wedding party. On Saturday, Paul and the groomsmen headed to Summerbrooke Golf Club for a “bachelor golfing day.” I am still not sure who won … Paul always says he did! While the men golfed, my bridesmaids and I enjoyed brunch at Avenue Eat & Drink, an upscale restaurant located downtown. My mom and Paul’s mom joined the girls and me for a delicious and special brunch with mimosas. We both loved being able to hang out with our closest friends before the big day.

Rehearsal Dinner The Space at Feather Oaks, Simply Entertaining, Lucy and Leo’s, On the Rocks Bartending and Pure Platinum Band

The Space at Feather Oaks staff (Kim and Sarah) had beautifully prepared the barn area for dinner, and the outside looked even more gorgeous at night than when we had our first visit during the day.

Robin Lewis from Simply Entertaining Tallahassee prepared a tasty barbecue dinner that complemented the ambiance of Feather Oaks perfectly. For dessert, we had delicious cupcakes from Lucy and Leo’s that also went along nicely with the casual theme. On the Rocks Bartending kept everyone hydrated while

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THOMAS MADDI PHOTOGRAPHY Passion | Vision | Experience

Pure Platinum Band provided musical entertainment throughout the night. It almost made me forget that there was still a wedding to come as well!

The Day of the Wedding Hotel Duval, Top Hat Limousine and Sedan Services, Green Peridot, Magnolia Rose Quartet, Unique Video Creations, Blue Manhattan and Robert’s Jewelry

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Throughout the entire wedding planning process, there have been so many times that I have been pampered and “done-up” that I’m starting to feel like a princess. Getting ready on my wedding day was by far the most glamorous I have ever felt. It all began when Skip and his team from Top Hat picked up my entire bridal party at Hotel Duval to be chauffeured in style to Green Peridot where we met Katie and her wonderful stylists. The girls from the salon created such elegant hairstyles for my bridesmaids and myself. They beautified us even more by providing Aubrey and Krista, who did our makeup. My bridesmaids looked gorgeous, and we all felt so confident thanks to our pampering.

After our appointment at Green Peridot, we returned to Hotel Duval’s Mahogany Room where we relaxed and enjoyed snacks from LeRoc Bistro. Aside from the usual pre-wedding jitters, I was not the least bit stressed out or flustered, because everyone else had everything under control.

After saying our vows, Paul and I exchanged rings generously donated by Robert’s Jewelry. The rings were the perfect symbols of our commitment to each other as a married couple.

Off to the Honeymoon Hotel Duval, Capital Eurocars, Emerald Grande, Silver Sands Factory Stores, Florals by the Sea and Grand Boulevard.

The night of our wedding we stayed at the hotel in the gorgeous Diamond Suite. The next morning we got up bright and early because we were so excited to start our honeymoon! Capital Eurocars allowed us to use their Mercedes M-Class SUV for our honeymoon — and, boy, was it nice. While we were driving in Destin and searching for Emerald Grande, we spotted a huge hotel in the distance and it turned out to be the place where we were staying.

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Come visit us in The Market District for your gift-giving needs. All in-store purchases receive FREE monogramming always!

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A 15,000-square-foot space with amenities including 72-inch round tables, laptop presentation ready, sound system, stage, dance floor, flat-screen televisions, prep kitchen. Seats up to 900 at tables or 1,500 theatre style.

This 5,000-square-foot room has a 2,500-square-foot balcony overlooking a golf course. Amenities include a prep kitchen, 60-inch round tables, chairs and a dance floor. Seats up to 250. Wi-Fi available.

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A 15,000-square-foot space with amenities including 72-inch round tables, stage, 9x12 backlit projection, sound system, recessed lighting, dance floor, flat-screen televisions and a prep kitchen. Seats up to 900 at tables or 1,500 theatre style. Wi-Fi available.

Southwood Golf Club

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The SouthWood House is a beautiful historic home, rich in history set amongst live oaks and native flowering plants. The grounds create multiple options for a wedding ceremony and reception and the House offers a traditional setting with large, spectacular rooms including a grand bridal suite that is available to the bride and her bridesmaids prior to the ceremony.

A full-service wedding venue, Golden Eagle Country Club has more than 20 years of exceptional food presentation and service. Planning your event is simple, stress free and more affordable than you think!

Make your wedding historic with us! With a 250-seat banquet hall, enclosed outdoor courtyard and 63 acres of beautiful grounds, this National Historic Landmark offers you a most elegant and unique setting for your very special day. Photography by woodlandfields

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The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond

SHILOH FARM CHAPEL AND BARN

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown

The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond remains one of Tallahassee’s best kept secrets. Offering many amenities, it is a 5,000 sq. ft. heated and cooled building, with 1,700 sq. ft. of wraparound porches. Bradley’s Pond is a one-stop shop for your rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception needs. Bring the licensed caterer of your choice, planner, florist, bartender, photographer and plan YOUR perfect day. Everything you dreamed of and more!

“Where town and country meet” Tallahassee’s most unique secret is out ... 65 acres of open fields, majestic oaks and historic buildings offer a variety of venues for any size occasion. Let the magic begin! Book Shiloh for outdoor weddings, grand ol’ barn parties, festivals, fundraisers and college functions, plus chapel weddings or receptions. Overnight accommodations available.

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No surprise that Four Points Tallahassee Downtown is the sought-after reception location after a full new renovation. Dreams become reality — whether you wish to host a large gala or a simple yet elegant ceremony. Our experienced wedding planners excel in working out all the details exactly as you envisioned on your big day. From the Champagne to the last dance, we provide the framework upon which to build an unforgettable wedding day.

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our room. We got in the elevator and went all the way to the top to our amazingly enormous penthouse suite with rose petals provided by Florals by the Sea on the bed and champagne, fruit and cheese for us to celebrate with. The view of the pool, bridge and beautiful water was to die for.

Our very own photographer, Jacqueline Ward, came with us on a couple of our fun honeymoon activities. Frank planned some great things for us to do while we were there. He scheduled a couple’s massage for us — something we’ve always wanted to do but never got around to.

That was the best massage we have ever had. I’d go back to Emerald Grande for the massage alone. It was great!

The next day we went on a catamaran to go snorkeling. I had never been, but was eager to try it out. We saw a couple of small fish while swimming around. The rest of the time we rode around and checked out the boats and had a group of seven or eight dolphins show off for us around the boat. They were so playful!

We also enjoyed a sunset dolphin cruise. Paul and I got to see our very first baby dolphin while there. The baby was so cute, and his mama and a group of dolphins followed us around. We also got to see deepwater dolphins. The captain said he had never seen them in that area before, and they followed our boat almost to the dock!

We were also surprised with a shopping spree at the Silver Sands Factory Stores. The mall is huge and there were so many stores, we were worn out by the end of the shopping trip.

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Nine Weddings, Nine Experiences

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By Laura Bradley

Woodland fields Photography

The Little Details Made Each of These Celebrations Special

December 18, 2010

Charles and Angela Dewrell Cuban meets classic Tallahassee The Dewrells wanted an intimate ceremony that centered on them as a couple and the happiness they share, and a reception that kept things lighthearted, fun and informal.

It was important to the bride to make her Cuban family members feel at home.

In addition to saying certain parts of the ceremony in Spanish, the couple also served Cuban food at their reception (next to some traditional Southern favorites).

The reception band, Acme Rhythm and Blues, was a very important selection to the groom, who knows them well. The band’s music worked with the colorful Cuban fare to set a lively, jubilant mood for the couple’s celebration.

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Reid Strong and Anthea Watson Strong Tallahassee as a destination wedding When it came time to plan their wedding, Anthea Watson and Reid Strong knew they were going to be hosting a lot of out-of-town guests.

Between her nomadic lifestyle and her work with President Obama’s campaign (past and current), the bride had a lot of friends in far-away places — not to mention family living in different countries! Despite living in Chicago, the couple chose to make their vows in Tallahassee and have a destination wedding right here. To the bride, Tallahassee felt like home more than anywhere else.

The rehearsal dinner was a taste of Tallahassee charm for guests, as was the traditional food (think: Bradley sausage and local cheeses).

Mary Beth Tyson Photography

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April 7, 2011

June 11, 2011

Gregory and Jennifer Hartlage Little reminders of a long-coming marriage

David and Mary Caroline Mica One wedding, two dresses

It’s something that is usually reserved for movies — a boy and a girl who were close friends in high school find themselves in the same city after years apart and fall in love.

This local couple did not take for granted how rare and beautiful their story is. Their yearbooks, signed for each other years before, were displayed at the rehearsal dinner. At their classic “Tallahassee” reception at Goodwood, pictures of the two were placed in composite frames, each pair from a different year (the couple had school, graduation and engagement pictures from 1982 to 2012), sharing their long journey as friends, and then as a couple, with their guests.

The Micas’ wedding celebration was very much a nod to family, nostalgia and the history of Florida — the reception was held at the Historic Capitol. Both Micas love to dance, and Mary Caroline didn’t want a long dress to get in the way of a good time. For the ceremony, she wore a classic, elegant lace style Melissa Sweet wedding dress that her sister wore in 2008. But after the formal pictures, cake cutting, first dance and other traditional moments, she changed into a short “dancing dress” that was, at the same time, both something old and something new. Mary Caroline designed the pattern and had the cocktail dress made from beautiful old silk fabric that was given to her mother by an aunt and then passed on to her. tallahasseeMagazine.com July–August 2012

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December 31, 2011

William and Abby Pichard Celebrating Southern comfort

Jay and Kathryn Stewart A star-studded New Year’s wedding bash

Abby Perkins and William Pichard’s wedding could best be described as a Tallahassee dream wedding. Everything, from the venue to the music, was the essence of Southern elegance — sophisticated, yet very comfortable. The homage to local traditions was very meaningful to the couple, particularly the groom, whose family’s roots here go back for generations. After saying their vows before their friends and family (and even their little dogs Milly and Chloe, who were included in the ceremony) on the front steps of the SouthWood Plantation house, the couple hosted their reception at the back of the property, serving traditional delicacies catered by The Black Fig that included shrimp and grits. Décor included monogrammed table runners, white and pink hydrangeas — and local Southern rock sensation Tom and the Cats kept the energy high.

After their 7 p.m. ceremony at the beautiful St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Jay Stewart and Kathryn Davis hosted the party of the evening at the Governor’s Club, with plenty of fun New Year’s activities.

The soiree, modeled after old Hollywood, kept it retro with the Tallahassee Swing Band. For entertainment, there was a cigar and bourbon bar; lots of dancing; a photo booth where guests could take photos with various accessories like New Year’s hats and masks; and even a constantly changing hors d’oeuvres menu. Sentimental details, like a display of old family wedding photos and flower arrangements held in the bride’s grandmother’s Chinese vases and cranberry glass collection, made it personal.

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November 11, 2011 (11/11/11)

Cameron and Jaimie Snipes A quaint sunset ceremony Her hopes set on an outdoor sunset ceremony, the bride fell in love with Honey Lake Plantation. When asked to look at the chapel, which backs up to the lake and brings nature in with great windows and an all-wood interior, her dream changed a little.

The couple said their vows at sunset inside the chapel with a style that complemented the rustic feel — chic but informal. Colors were neutrals like brown, gold and ivory, flowers were white hydrangeas and the cake was a simple three-tier bridal cake. The venue choice was very relaxing, the bride notes; friends and family stayed in the cottages on the grounds all weekend, and the gorgeous natural surroundings allowed the couple to have a calm first look before joining their guests.

December 3, 2011

Peter and Elisabeth Barlow Scottish traditions and Southern favorites Elisabeth Pope and Peter Barlow added many small touches to their wedding to tie in the groom’s Scottish heritage. A liturgy from the Church of Scotland was used as part of the ceremony; a bagpiper played outside the church; dinner was set up like a Scottish sit-down dinner, with a receiving line for the new bride and groom, and the men in the wedding party wore kilts. The flowers were thistle and heather, a Scottish symbol of good luck. The reception catering, including fried green tomatoes and fried pickles, and music were a nod to the Crawfordville bride’s heritage.

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Sarah and Ryan Sandy All about family

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As they planned their wedding, Sarah Redding and Ryan Sandy knew they wanted to hold it in a very special place.

With so many fond memories from the bride’s childhood home on Dogwood Hill, affectionately known to them as “The Hill,” the house made perfect sense as a venue. The wedding ceremony was held in the pasture next to the house, and the reception in her parents’ backyard. Countless contributions from family and friends made the couple’s wedding deeply personal: catering, decorating and handmade gift baskets, jewelry and ring bearer’s pillow were just some of the loved ones’ contributions. n

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Katie Olk and Jordan Cowart

What Will Your Story Be?

Randy Golightly & Michelle Doner

Katie Olk and Jordan Cowart attended middle and high school together and then went their separate ways for college.

Katie went to Auburn University, Jordan to Faulkner University. After college they came back to Tallahassee, started dating and were married in a beautiful fall ceremony at SouthWood Plantation House.

Kay has the uncanny ability to stop time with her images. Her intuition drives her to capture those moments that exude emotion.

Former Seminole football player Randy Golightly and Michelle Doner met while attending Florida State University, so their February 18, 2012 wedding at Pebble Hill Plantation featured many tributes to their alma mater. A special guest was their 18-month-old daughter, Stella.

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She blends into her environment to provide clients with a sense of calm and ease.

Kay truly enjoys her job!

Clients find her work a refreshing mix of fun and nontraditional shots.

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“My something old was my Grandmother’s Bible. It is a very small, white Bible that she carried down the aisle at her and my Grandfather’s wedding, so I carried it down the aisle at my wedding!”

— Kathryn Stewart

A Modern Take On an Old Good Luck Poem

By Laura Bradley

Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe The poem is beyond well known, and its words are still often heeded to this day. The advice is thought to date back to England’s Victorian era.

The sixpence was a coin minted in Britain from 1551 to 1967, and if a bride put it in her shoe it represented wealth and financial security. Sometimes dimes and pennies are now substituted, although many companies still sell keepsake sixpences for weddings. As we talked to our couples about their special days, we also looked into how (or even if!) modern brides honor this age-old tradition.

Something Old Honoring the family The first instruction of the poem is for the bride to wear something old.

In addition to giving her a nice retro touch, the “something old” symbolizes continuity with the past and also with the bride’s family. Carrying an antique brings the fortunes, traditions and love of her family with her into her marriage.

Most of our brides chose to honor their mother, grandmother or even great-grandmother on their special day with borrowed jewelry — sapphire pendants, diamond earrings and a strand of pearls were all classic choices that gave the brides a chic touch of vintage. One bride even used her great grandmother’s wedding band.

For those who want a unique twist, or who do not have access to heirloom jewelry, there are tons of other options. One bride had her grandmother’s miniature bible with her, while another used lace petals from her grandmother’s wedding dress to decorate the handle of her bridal bouquet.

Other ideas for a vintage touch are endless. Vintage shoes can add a subtle touch of the unique (but watch out — older shoes can be very narrow). An old brooch can make a stunning hair accessory, as can old strand necklaces. Vintage bracelets can also be a timeless touch. tallahasseeMagazine.com July–August 2012

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The hairpin “was new from Vocelles. I’m aiming to make it an heirloom by passing it on to my cousin to wear in her wedding this fall.”

— Sarah Sandy

Something New Moving forward with hope

Something Borrowed A transfer of luck

Something Blue A symbol of virtue

Brides are also told to wear “something new” to show their optimism and hope for the new life ahead. Buying something new not only symbolizes a bride’s happy focus on the present day, but also would have symbolized her faith in her husband’s financial security.

Almost all of our brides dove in and dressed themselves in their excited optimism, wearing new wedding dresses down the aisle. Another bride wore a shiny new crystal bracelet, while another donned sapphire and diamond earrings to match her grandmother’s pendant.

The new item might be the easiest to shop for. If you don’t want to splurge on a brand new dress, a sweet pair of shoes could do the trick.

Jewelry can add sparkle to a vintage or family dress, or a new garter (perhaps in blue?) can also work.

The next line of the poem tells brides to wear something borrowed. Usually this would be borrowed from a married friend or family member, although in practice that detail has become less important. The loved one’s good fortune in marriage is supposed to continue with the new bride who carries the borrowed item.

Additionally, this item symbolizes a bond between the bride and the giver, reminding her that she can always depend on her friends and family.

As with their old items, many of our brides chose to borrow something from their mother or grandmother. Some borrowed jewelry like a great grandmother’s cocktail ring or mother’s diamond bracelet. One bride chose to borrow her grandmother’s hairpins, while another borrowed her matron of honor’s grandmother’s handkerchief.

Borrowing something personal will make the gesture very special. Family heirlooms are a timeless, perfect choice — jewelry, hairpins, dress or even a sixpence for inside your shoe. If you’re already wearing enough vintage for your taste, how about something a little more subtle?

Borrow a spritz of your mother’s or grandmother’s perfume or borrow some makeup from a friend to get glammed up for the big moment.

The blue item might seem slightly out of place or even arbitrary compared to the others, but the color blue has actually been connected to weddings for centuries. It symbolized love, modesty and fidelity for the ancient Roman brides who wore it. Christianity has also long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue because of its association with purity. Old 19th century proverbs like, “Marry in blue, lover be true” also attest to the color’s longstanding association with weddings.

Although none of this year’s brides wore a blue dress, one did put her best foot forward in blue shoes. Two had custom embroidery in the lining of their dresses, saying the name, date and/or initials of the couple. The most popular choice, however, was the classic blue garter.

Blue can be very tricky, especially for brides who have a set color scheme (unless the scheme is blue). Our brides all managed to find a quiet way to include blue, but there are always other ways, too! Blue nail polish can always be a quiet workaround; different shades and hues can fit in with almost any color scheme. A dark blue ribbon can be used in many up-dos for a classic, formal look. If all else fails, sapphires will look good regardless of color scheme! n

… And a silver sixpence in her shoe. Pictured: 1946 George VI Sixpence

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Katie’s has been creating unique cakes with love and care for brides in the Tallahassee area for more than 20 years. Custom cake designs for any occasion. Day and evening appointments are available.

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Let us help you protect your memories and keep-sakes.

Blue Ribbon Cleaners will clean and seal your garments so they will last for years to come.

The Cake Shop has been creating the most delicious and beautiful wedding cakes in Tallahassee for the last 26 years. Let our pastry chefs help you customize the wedding cake of your dreams.

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Catering Ray’s Steel City Saloon Ray’s Steel City Saloon now offers off-site catering.

In addition to customer-favorite menu items, we’re introducing new Cajun cuisine that’s sure to please at all events including sorority/fraternity, corporate, tailgating, weddings and more.

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It’s your day to shine! Feel like royalty when you arrive in class and style in one of our Limousines or Rolls Royce.

We have over 20 vehicles to choose from that are perfect for bachelorette parties, bridesmaid luncheons or your wedding day!

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Destinations

in Our Own Backyard

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Why travel halfway around the world when some of the best wedding destinations are right here? By Laura Bradley

Destination weddings are a growing trend, and

as more and more television shows about weddings crop up, and more and more fabulous, over-the-top celebrations make their appearances before brides-to-be, the idea becomes more and more enticing. But there are some things to consider before you book your flight to Maui.

Do you want a huge wedding? When you envision your wedding, do you see all of your friends, family and coworkers gathered to celebrate your special day? If so, a destination wedding might not be the best option. A general trend in destination weddings is a small guest list.

Are you very attached to your place of worship? While it might seem obvious, it is important to recognize that if you’ve been going to the same place of worship all your life, a destination wedding will mean not being able to marry there. Depending on your destination, a similar venue might not even be available. That is something to be researched far in advance.

Do you like entertaining? A destination wedding means your special occasion will probably last for more than a day; it will probably span

at least the weekend. If you would prefer to spend your time before and after the wedding relaxing with some personal time for you and your significant other, a destination wedding might actually not be your best choice. Your friends and family will need something to do while they are there, and it will most likely be you and your new spouse as hosts who must provide the entertainment or itinerary.

Depending on how you feel about these things, a destination wedding might or might not be for you. If you want a destination wedding with far less fuss and expense, why not consider making a shorter trip to somewhere equally beautiful? Closer destinations within Florida can keep your budget and stress level low, while also making it easier to hold that big wedding with your specific church, allowing people to filter in and out of the destination as they desire. Bottom line: It’s easier and just as special.

Florida is filled with picturesque places for weddings. With clear water and lots of sun, Destin and Amelia Island are perfect spots for beach weddings — and less than a three-hour drive away. The newly renovated chapel at Honey Lake Plantation provides a gorgeous rustic backdrop to more traditional indoor weddings. St. Augustine’s classic charm is sure to set a cheerful, romantic mood for the big day. tallahasseeMagazine.com July–August 2012

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oney Lake boasts one of the most beautiful, unique, and captivating settings in the nation for an unforgettable destination or local wedding.

Picture your wedding day at fabulous Honey Lake Plantation Resort & Spa: gentle breezes floating across pristine Honey Lake, intoxicating fragrances of azaleas and jasmine wafting about magnificent centuries-old stately oaks, family and friends celebrating together, sparkling white chairs, flowing emerald-green lawns, an enchanting ceremony, evocative warm, humid nights, the glamour, the stunning wedding gown, the romance.

Afterward set the regal tone for your new life together at a sunset reception in the Lakeside Pavilion or high atop majestic Whispering Pines hilltop in the lavish ballroom of your choice: Jasmine, White, or even a stunning gala fit for a king and queen in Honey Lake’s Grand Ballroom. And for the most intimate and romantic honeymoon, well, there can be no better place for it than in paradise: The Honey Lake Honeymoon Suite awaits you.

For a truly inspired and unforgettable event, you’ll find no grander setting than Honey Lake Plantation Resort & Spa. Luxurious and impeccably appointed, and offering gracious services, this enchanting plantation retreat knows how to celebrate and offers all the amenities that you’ve ever dreamed about.

You can be assured that whether you dream of an extravagant formal banquet in our Whispering Pines Banquet Hall for hundreds of guests, or an intimate gathering of your closest family and friends, we will work closely with you to tailor every moment to match your personal style and preference.

Let us know exactly how you’ve always imagined it, and our personal wedding professionals will design the perfect plantation wedding package.

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With the beautiful vistas, generous amenities and over 300 acres, Pinnacle Place Outdoors in Alford, Florida offers a truly unforgettable wedding venue—only one hour’s drive from Tallahassee.

Not only are catering and bartending services available, but Pinnacle Place offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The property features a country store, rustic cabin and Lodge all suitable for accommodating numerous guests. A gazebo overlooking the cypress-lled pond adds to the stunning charm of the natural beauty of the plantation.

Your life long memories begin at Pinnacle Place.

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Meet Tallahassee’s 2012 Top Singles

by Rosanne Dunkelberger » Photos by Scott Holstein

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For a third year, 18 brave souls have agreed to auction themselves off for a lunch

date during Tallahassee Magazine’s Top Singles event, planned for July 21 at Hotel Duval. A love connection isn’t guaranteed, but a financial boost for local charities is assured — all the money bid that night for dates goes to the singles’ charity of choice. Last year, the total topped $21,000.

For this introduction to the Top Singles Class of 2012, we decided to preserve an air of mystery by asking our singles to share a few basic facts about themselves, and then try to fit their personality into the 17 syllables of a three-line haiku. (For more photos and interviews with each Top Single, visit tallahasseetopsingles.com.) When it came time to photograph them, the setting was an easy choice — Goodwood Museum and Gardens, one of Tallahassee’s most naturally beautiful backdrops for a photo shoot. And maybe even a wedding! tallahasseeMagazine.com July–August 2012

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Elizabeth Mack 25 Tallahassee Topics/ Multimedia Reporter, Tallahassee Democrat Charity Big Bend Homeless Coalition Personal Haiku Funky sassy fro Reporting is my passion I LOVE living LIFE

Marc Mitchell 28 President, Capital Asphalt, Inc. Charity Boys Town of North Florida Personal Haiku Grew up at the track Brought the competition back To Tallahassee

Randall Mills 29 Managing Director, Florida State University Old School Charity Society Foundation Personal Haiku Diehard Seminole I used to live in Tampa Always on the go

On Elizabeth: Sun Gaze burnt orange silk mini dress with a gathered waist tie. Her shoes are cognac straw wedges with breezy topknot details. Her jewelry includes 14-karat angled gold hoop earrings ($375) and a goldover-bronze ring with crystals by Rebecca ($495). On Marc: Rolex Steel Milgauss watch ($7,150).

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Melanie Lee 31 Vice President, Kia AutoSport Charity Pyramid Center Personal Haiku Works hard to excel Selling KIAs every day Customers come first

Cory McFarlane 34 Chief Visionary, Pinnacle/CSG Charity Tally Ties Personal Haiku I am a machine Powered by my daily dreams Working to succeed

Lauralee Moore 24 Fourth Grade ESE Inclusion Teacher, Wakulla County School System Charity The Pregnancy Help and Information Center Personal Haiku Exploring the world, Living life to the fullest, Teaching the future

On Melanie: Ruffled, sheer-bottom belted maxi with an intricate bohemian pattern featured a gentle, yet vibrant, color palette. Her outfit is accessorized with a vermeil cuff ($299) and an 18-karat white and yellow gold cushion-cut ring by Alex Sepkus ($3,490). On Cory: Longines Hydro Conquest watch ($1,925). On Lauralee: A sweeping one-shoulder ruched dress is color blocked with ivory and a pop of bold color with a hint of neon mirroring the asymmetrical neckline. Her sterling bracelet is by Maria Christina ($490).

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Karen Smith 37 Communications Office Manager for Governor Rick Scott Charity Ronald McDonald House Personal Haiku Beach: white sand and sun Perfect day for a long run Sun-kissed with tan lines

Keith Dean 39 CPA, Consultant and CFO of Multiple statewide associations and nonprofits Charity Second Harvest of the Big Bend Personal Haiku An extravagance ...

Whether travel, food or wine Is luxury when shared

Gina Pitisci 34 Weekday Morning Anchor and Reporter, WCTV (CBS, Channel 6) Charity Leon County Humane Society Personal Haiku Fun, friendly, fearless ...

From L.A. to Florida I’m living my dream

On Karen: Classic cream Lark Rise crochet lace mini dress from French Connection features a scoop neckline and delicate, scalloped detailing throughout. Her pink bronze necklace ($460), earrings ($295) and ring ($455) are by Rebecca. On Keith: Rolex Steel Milgauss watch ($7,150).

On Gina: Little black cocktail Cupcake dress with halter neckline and ruffled edges throughout. Her shoes (Cole Couture, Carrie McNeill’s, closet pick) are blocked black crocinspired leather detail sitting on top of a wooden heel. Her yellow bronze ring is by Rebecca ($490) and vermeil necklace is by Scott Kay ($990).

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Leslie Connell 25 Guest Coordinator / Manager, Green Peridot Salon Charity Bill Childers/Jimmy Everett Scholarship Foundation Personal Haiku Leslie has big teeth You can see her smile in France Rooms are made brighter

Bill Wilson 30 Legislative Policy Analyst, Florida House of Representatives Charity The Children’s Home Society of Florida Personal Haiku I’m tall with freckles, Each day is a marathon, Life to the fullest

Ann Hudgins 30 Vice President of Marketing, Rowe Companies Charity Kidz1stFund Personal Haiku I have long blonde hair I enjoy triathlons I love the outdoors On Leslie: Crepe embellished, Sparkle Hour dress gets a vintage feel from its copper- and gold-toned sequins. The chocolate slouch detailed cowboy boots are a closet pick. She’s also wearing a pearl glass bracelet from the Oceanic collection by Kevin O’Grady ($175) and an 18K rose gold black and white Diamond ring ($3,300). On Bill: Steel Longines watch ($1,675). On Ann: Classic white 7 For All Mankind, slim denim Kimmie bootcut jeans.

Her top is a sleek brown string-strap tank. Accents include Michael Stars lightweight, neutral-palette tassel scarf, a cowboy leather rustic hot pink wrap belt and Vermeil cuff bracelet ($230).

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Brandi Young 29 Legislative Analyst, Senate Majority Office Charity The Magdalene Project Personal Haiku Dance parties, sandbars A good girl, loves her mama Loves Jesus, shoes too

Cliff Englert 26 Business Development, The / Zimmerman / agency Charity Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation, Inc. Personal Haiku: It’s never too late To be who you want to be Superman Batman

Tripp Farrell III 32 Director of Marketing, Wisdom Ticket Foundation Charity Wisdom Ticket Foundation Personal Haiku I’m truly awake Separated from stillness A wealth of knowledge

On Brandi: 7 For All Mankind dark rinse, lightweight baby bell denim jeans are topped with a blush-colored, open-sleeve sheer top layered over a second skin, natural cami. Her burntred leather belt features a bow detail.

Shoes are DV by Dolce Vita nude leather wedges with a cork sole and her 42-inch yellow bronze necklace is by Rebecca ($425). 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS provided by Capital Eurocars.

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Nicholas Kent 28 Owner/Contractor/ Developer, Kent Development, LLC Charity Kidz1stFund Personal Haiku Most handsome man to Visit the great sunshine state How about that date?

Sean P. Donovan 26 Benefits Advisor and Junior Partner, Strategic Benefits Group Charity The Character Center Personal Haiku Business and friendship, Give to the community, Tallahassee life

Lisa Barclay 44 Attorney, Law Offices of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. Charity Big Bend Homeless Coalition Personal Haiku Illegally blonde High heels, motorcycle wheels Faith, family and friends

On Lisa: Her casual look features a print sateen one-shoulder, tieneckline blouse with a feminine dolman sleeve and JBRAND classic white shorts. Cognac straw detailed wedges with breezy topknot details, and a sterling and onyx ring by Elle ($169) complete the look.

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A Thousand Thanks It takes a village, and a rather large village at that, to pull off a photo shoot with 18 subjects in just one day. We couldn’t have done it without the enthusiastic cooperation of several business partners. A tip of the hat to all of you.

Location Goodwood Museum and Gardens Automobile Capital Eurocars Jewelry Gem Collection Ladies’ Fashions Cole Couture

PHOTOS by Caroline Conway

Hair & Makeup Fuel A Salon — Sherrie Clark, Chryssi Michels, Angela Runyan, Rachael Michele, TankLaura Brewer, Rachel Sebree, Sara Keister, Sonya Whitmire, Buff Crook Rowland Publishing Staff Design Saige Roberts Fashion and Jewelry Styling Caroline Conway, Laura Patrick, Marjorie Stone Coordinators Caroline Conway, Marjorie Stone

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Top Singles Updates Alumni let us know how their love lives are going after their star turns at the first two Top Singles events.

Ernest Bradley ’10 I am single and loving life. I am enjoying coaching and spending this time finishing school, while spending my free time with my family more.

Cal Brooks ’11 Single.

Johnny Devine ’11 I went on a couple dates with one of the other past top singles (although she is now dating one of the other past top singles). In the end, I am single and looking for love.

Sarah Duncan ’11 Single, but currently accepting highly qualified applicants.

Jill Chandler ’11 Still single.

Hyatt Haddad ’10 I am doing well, living and working in Sarasota, and actually just got married April 21, 2012! My best friend Emily (from Tallahassee) moved to Sarasota and FOR YEARS and YEARS (since 2007 or 2008) kept telling me about her husband’s friend who was my “perfect” match. It’s actually pretty funny because we both were dating other people and lived 2,300 miles away from each other (I lived in Colorado before I moved home to Tallahassee). Anyway, when I moved home I finally went to visit Emily in Sarasota, met Josh and the rest is history.

Michael Himmel ’11 Let’s just say I would have qualified for the 2012 group. If any openings pop up, let me know.

Steven Lohbeck ’10 “It’s complicated.”

(Editor’s note: Actually, it’s pretty simple.

He’s dating McKenzie Burleigh, who he asked out while she was coordinating the photo shoot for the first Top Singles event.)

Kim Eldridge ’11 In a relationship.

Caroline Conway ’11 I think you know the answer. (Editor’s Note: The answer is single.)

Brad Dalton ’10 A few hits and misses.

I’ve been seeing a girl for about three months now.

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Amy Foreman ’11 I’m single. So I’m Still looking for any cute single men. Let me know if you find one.

Amity Gay ’10 I’m in a relationship! A new relationship, but one nonetheless.

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Kristen Hensley ’11 I am thankful to say that Frank Whitley and I have been dating since last year’s event. Although Johnny Devine won the lunch date, Frank won my heart.

Frank Whitley ’11 (Editor’s note: See above)

Lance Lozano ’11 I am still single, I guess, but I have had the distinct pleasure to have dated two alumni from the 2010 class, Connie Osborn and Lori Wilkey. It has been a pleasure to have met these wonderful young ladies. If not for the event I may not have had the opportunity to learn more about them.

Stanton Ross ’10 I’m “geographically challenged,” which still leads me to have about zero luck in

the pursuit of finding my dream woman.

(If only I would have paid attention and recognized that a “single” from our inaugural group had “thrown herself at me,” I might have found some success).

So, for clarity purposes: I’m single — and still searching.

Regina Taylor ’10 I have fallen head over heels for almost a year now. We met at A La Provence. He couldn’t resist me, and he didn’t really have a choice to run away from my cougar advances! We just moved in with each other and are very excited.

Greg Tish ’10 I’m happy to say that at our Top Singles event I met a wonderful woman. We’ve been dating ever since that magical night two years ago. I am planning on asking her to marry me at this year’s event.

She is the reason I

breathe. I’m so in love with her. (Editor’s Note: Anyone who has known Tish for more than five minutes knows this is a bunch of hooey.)

Connie Osborn ’10 In a relationship with Shep Sheppard (after a) random chance meeting him at Friday’s restaurant.

Casey Walton ’11 Despite the great publicity from Top Singles 2011, I am still very much single. The search continues and I remain optimistic.

Just in case, would you put me down for 2013?

Lori Wilkey ’10 Still single. The relationships that blossomed through participating in the Top Singles event are far more than I could have ever hoped for.

Cannot wait for this year’s event!!! I had to miss last year’s, but will definitely be there with bells on this year.

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Working Hard, Working Cattle Do You Know Where Your Beef Comes From? It Might Be Just Down the Road

By Lazaro Aleman // Photos by Scott Holstein

Lean, lanky head honcho J.N. “Junior” Tuten gives his saddle cinch a final adjustment and casually remarks, “Did I mention your horse is named Widow Maker, on account of the last three riders it threw off?” Cowboy humor, I’m sure.

We mount and head out singly and in pairs —- Tuten; his son, Gary; grandson, Christopher; five “hands” whose rugged features and easy horsemanship bespeak experience and competence; and me, a curious novice with romantic notions of cattle ranching from too many Western flicks and Old West paperbacks.

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George WIllis and Junior Tuten move a herd of cattle to a different pasture in Greenville.

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We ride past the wooden cowpens and down the narrow trail, through a rickety gate held open by one of the riders, and onto green rolling pastureland sparkly with dew and aglow with the soft sunlight of an early morning. The “fun” soon begins, as the riders spur their mounts and fan out to round up the scattered cattle and herd them toward the cowpens.

I do my best to help gather the animals and drive them in the desired direction, recognizing I lack the requisite horsemanship to sprint after breakaway, recalcitrant animals and return them to the herd. I do well enough to stay in the saddle given the workout the Quarter Horse’s rough trot is giving me.

Once the roundup is completed and the cattle secured inside the pens, the men dismount, sort the 150-or-so cows, calves and bulls into appropriate groupings, and start preparations for the inspection and treatment of each animal. All the while the cattle mill about: bawling, kicking up dust and generally creating a din.

You might think this scene takes place in some western “cowboy” state such as Texas, New Mexico or Colorado. Or if in Florida, that it must be some dude ranch, movie set or Western reenactment. But no, this very authentic and viable cattle operation is actually within a stone’s throw of Florida’s Capitol, figuratively speaking. More precisely, it’s 30 miles east of Tallahassee in Jefferson County.

Most visitors and newcomers to Florida, as well as a great many longtime residents, associate the state with tourism and readily identify beaches, warm weather and theme parks among its major attractions and assets. And indeed, tourism remains the state’s No. 1 industry, notwithstanding whatever black eye the recession and Gulf of Mexico oil spill may have dealt it. Fewer individuals, however, know or appreciate that agriculture is Florida’s second major industry, and that cattle ranching is a significant component of the equation. Florida, in fact, ranks 11th in the nation in beef cattle, and boasts several of the largest cattle operations in the United States.

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Left: It’s moving day for cattle at Tuten. This page: Gary Tuten, on horseback, rounds up cattle.

Next page: J.N. “Junior” Tuten is a lifetime cattleman.

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“THE ROMANTIC COWBOY IMAGE ASIDE, THE CATTLEMAN IS BASICALLY A RESOURCE MANAGER.” —J.N. TUTEN, CATTLEMAN

It may also come as a surprise — popular mythology and Texas’ claims aside — that Florida actually is the birthplace and cradle of the cowboy and cattle industry in this country, going back to 1521 when Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon brought the first cattle into the continental United States. In fact, today’s Cracker or scrub cattle, a hardy breed particularly well adapted to Florida’s climate and scrubby pinewoods, can be traced to the long-horned Andalusian cattle the first Spaniards brought to the peninsula. Likewise, the early Spanish vaqueros or cowhands served as the model for the later-day cowboys.

Here’s another interesting tidbit that few consumers appreciate: The quality of whatever beef we may consume — from a hamburger to a filet mignon steak — is determined from day one by the way the cattle are managed on the ranch.

Which brings us back to Tuten. If you consider that the average cattle herd in Florida is less than 50 head, Tuten, who maintains more than 1,000 head singly and in partnerships, qualifies as a midsized commercial producer. Florida, incidentally, is a “cow-calf state,” meaning it primarily produces calves that are weaned at about 600 pounds and shipped to western states for “finishing,” or fattening and processing into marketable beef.

This particular morning’s operation entails “cleaning up and synchronizing” a newly-purchased mixed herd of bulls, cows and calves.

Which means the animals are treated for various diseases and parasites, “groomed” for marketability and integrated into one of several existing herds. The morning’s activities, specifically, entail testing for pregnancy; de-worming, delousing and inoculating the animals; and branding, castrating, dehorning and ear tagging when appropriate.

The cattle have no say in the matter; they are pushed, prodded and channeled down a series of gates and chutes that terminate in the squeeze chute, a mechanical contraption that holds an individual animal immobile while the various procedures are performed. The process is efficient, methodical and assembly-line like, taking about five minutes per animal on average, barring special circumstances. It’s a process that’s also a bit crude and callous at times, that will test the squeamish or fainthearted, especially the branding, dehorning, castrating and pregnancy testing.

Once the animals are treated and “groomed,” they are sorted for integration into one of several management programs, depending whether they are bulls, pregnant cows nursing calves, pregnant cows not nursing calves or “open” —

meaning not pregnant. Generally, open cows past their prime for calf production are not considered worth their upkeep and go for slaughter, as do the majority of calves after finishing. If it sounds a bit harsh, understand that, in agricultural terms, the cattle represent a crop.

Tuten, a two-term former Jefferson County commissioner and lifetime cattleman, has a deep and abiding love and appreciation of cattle and the ranching lifestyle. But he is also a savvy, clear-eyed businessman whose enterprise happens to be beef production, and who must therefore view his animals as so many units of beef/money on the hoof: i.e., so much cost-perpound to produce, so much money per pound in return. It’s the way it must be, if he is to survive in an enterprise fraught with challenges and risks, not the least of which are natural disasters, animal diseases, insect pests, marketplace prices, government regulations and the ever-escalating cost of doing business.

The romantic cowboy image aside, the cattleman is basically a resource manager, complete with a management plan and production goals, whether the latter be to achieve a 90 percent or higher calf yield per calving period; have each cow produce a calf every 12 months; or ensure that calves attain a certain weight at weaning.

All the while, he must assure the animals’ health

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and quality-of-life (stressed or unhealthy animals don’t gain weight or reproduce as readily as contented ones), manage the pastures for pests and maximum production of high energy-yielding forages and work to improve the herd quality.

Meaning he must have, at minimum, a rudimentary knowledge of animal husbandry, genetics, nutrition, chemicals and market forces, among other things. Ultimately, of course, the goal is to produce a quality product at the least possible cost and sell it at the maximum possible price.

“Our desire is to produce a product that’s not only tasty, but also tender,” Tuten says. “In order to do that, you’ve got to be aggressive with genetics and produce the kind of cattle that will gain weight on less food or less grain products.

It used to take eight or nine pounds of grain to produce one pound of beef. With genetics, that’s down to around 5 ½ pounds of grain per pound of red meat. That’s a savings to John Doe Housewife, who in the end is paying the bill.”

The cattle are grass-fed and exempted from antibiotics and hormones. “We want our cattle to be all natural,” Tuten says, conceding that once the calves are shipped to the feedlots, he loses control over their diets.

He explains that the cattle are bred in 75-day cycles to assure for continuity of production and the uniformity of the calves in terms of age, size and condition — factors that enhance their marketability.

“We have three or four different management programs,” Tuten explains. “The cattle get the same shots and basics done in each program, but they may be on different time schedules. One set of cows may carry in October, November and December; the next in November, December and January; and another in February, March

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and April. You have to be versatile to market them year round.”

Typically, he doesn’t buy cattle, the present mixed-herd purchase being the exception.

“We like to grow our own cattle,” Tuten says. “We then keep the top 15 to 20 percent as replacement heifers and sell the rest, heifers and steers alike. You have to keep enough heifers to maintain your base herd; or if you want to expand, you keep adding until you maximize.

That too is part of the management, because you want to utilize all your land before you go getting more. Your ability to manage resources determines the size of your operation, because if you exceed your limitations, you can’t survive.”

Typically, the cattle are rounded up and subjected to the various treatments and procedures in the spring and fall, at which times herds are culled and a percentage sold.

“We try not just to sell cattle, we try to market cattle,” Tuten says. “The difference is price per pound. What we do, and the way we present them, is what we get paid for. Each thing, like the vaccinations and the shorter breeding program, that’s referred to in the industry as ‘value added.’ For example, out of 254 heads we sold last year, 240 graded choice and prime. We breed for that, because there’s a $100 more in value for prime than for select. You want your cattle to grade prime and choice because that’s your high-dollar cuts.”

That’s where genetics and nutrition enter the equation. Not only are the cows fed the best possible nutrition and bred to select bulls, but those animals displaying the desired attributes are kept for future reproduction, ensuring the upgrade of the herd.

“We’re constantly looking to improve the base

While the scene at Tuten and Tuten Farms is picturesque, caring for and monitoring the cattle herd is strictly business for Gary and Junior Tuten, shown here on horseback.

herd,” Tuten says. “A hundred years ago, they would just turn cattle loose and then gather them, but that day is gone. You can’t survive doing that because you can’t get your calves big enough. In those days, a 350-pound calf was considered big.

Now, we’re weaning calves at 680 to 700 pounds.

That’s how much the quality of the cattle has changed. My job is to get the maximum quality and gain off the resources I have.”

Selling the cattle is also not simply weighing the animals and shipping them on trucks. It requires months of planning, preparations and accurate recordkeeping.

“We prepare the cattle for sale four months before it’s time to sell them,” Tuten says. “And we document everything we do. We record the

serial numbers off our vaccines, the lot numbers, the expiration dates and such.”

This information follows the cattle to the feedlots and all the way to the processing plants, where more information is recorded and conveyed back to the individual cattle producers.

“Electronics is in the cattle industry,” Tuten says. “We can now trace cattle from the day they’re born until they die. That information stays with the cattle until they’re killed, and the processing plants also record information that’s sent back to us, letting us know how these calves fed and their weights, grades and conversion ratios. And then we work to improve on that.”

Tuten once tried managing a furniture/appliance store, but found it insufficiently challenging.

He tired of commission work after two terms, deciding politicking wasn’t for him. Cattle ranching, on the other hand, is in his blood, and also satisfies his need for challenges, notwithstanding the long hours and associated risks.

He’s hopeful for the future of the family business too, given his grandchildren’s expressed desire to continue it. Meanwhile, it’s his to watch over and grow.

It’s now near noon and the herd has been processed, although another waits on a different pasture. Gracious host that he is, Tuten invites me to the next roundup. I, however, equally graciously decline the invitation, being more sensibly inclined, if not a little saddle sore and a mite wiser about cattle ranching. n

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Medical care is the finest it’s ever been in Tallahassee, and our doctors are open for business and ready to serve you. In this special section, Tallahassee Magazine fills you in on these dedicated people, their practices and their plans for keeping you healthy.

Here they discuss their specialized skills, backgrounds and how they can help you with your important health care choices.

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Carey A. Dellock, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician, Capital Regional Medical Group

Area of specialty?

Cardiology Business and education background: M.D. from Penn State College of Medicine; chief resident, internal medicine, Penn State.

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Patient-focused, with emphasis on prevention.

What is the “secret” of your business or professional success?

Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated.

How do you measure success in your profession?

New patient referrals from patients who are happy with their care.

CONTACT Capital Regional Medical Group 2770 Capital Medical Boulevard, Suite 200 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.878.8235

Kevin Derickson, D.P.M. Capital Regional Medical Group

What services do you provide?

Diabetic wound care, bunions, heel pain, foot surgery, orthotics, foot and ankle injuries Area of specialty?

Podiatry Business and education background: DPM degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Surgical residency at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Denver, Colo.

How, when and why did you get into this profession?

Variety of ailments to treat and healthy work-life balance. Also, having been a college soccer player I realize how important your feet are to you.

Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

Yes, we are now accepting all insurance including CHP. Also have an office in Crawfordville.

How do you measure success in your business or profession?

Healing and improving people’s quality of life.

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Afolabi O. Sangosanya, M.D.

Niraj P. Pandit, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I

General Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Interventional Cardiologist What services do you provide?

Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases

Area of specialty?

Cardiac electrophysiology Business and education background: Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Binghamton University; Doctor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine

Area of specialty?

Cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty and stenting

Business and education background: Medical Degree, Medical College of Pennsylvania; internships and residency in internal medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania; Fellowship training, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, N.J. Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your profession which you provide.

We are able to fix leg arteries and kidney arteries with minimally invasive procedures. We want our patients to understand their options, and we educate them regarding risk factors.

How would you describe your business philosophy or strategy?

I am committed to exceptional, personalized care.

CONTACT Capital Regional Cardiology Associates 2770 Capital Medical Boulevard, Suite 109 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.877.0216

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

Hard work and dedication.

Has your practice expanded recently?

Yes. The hospital is expanding cardiovascular services and bed capacity. Capital Regional Cardiology Associates is recruiting new cardiologists with specializations.

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Kathrine Lupo, M.D.

Gynecologist, Capital Regional Women’s Health

Capital Regional Women’s Health

What is your area of specialty?

General gynecology, robotic surgery, urogynecology and pelvic floor reconstruction.

What services do you provide?

Gynecology and obstetrics

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Our practice is patient-focused and driven. We try to utilize the latest technologies and skills to better serve our patients.

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Michael L. Douso, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Business and education background: Graduated with a medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., and completed residency at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Business and education background: Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University; Graduate Student Biology, Fordham University; Medicinae Doctoris, 1982, Hahnemann University

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Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

Our practice is now part of the HCA system, which allows us to offer more services to our patients.

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What is the “secret” of your professional success?

I thoroughly explain to patients about their diagnosis and different options in a respectful way.

CONTACT Capital Regional Women’s Health 2770 Capital Medical Boulevard, Suite 110 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.877.5589

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your profession which you provide.

Robotic surgeries, in-office procedures such as Hysteroscopy and LEEP.

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Lourdes A. Mosley, MG, PA

Edwardo D. Williams

Physician Assistant

Physician

What services do you provide?

Acute and chronic care of children, adult and geriatric patients; Well Child exams, school and sports physicals; adult physical exams for employment, medical and surgical clearance; Workman’s Comp and auto accident injuries; minor surgical procedures.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

By staying dedicated to the passion that drove me to become a physician in the first place.

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

I desire to educate and inform my patients, directing them on the right paths to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Area of specialty?

Family medicine

CONTACT Capital Regional Primary Care at Southwood 1910 Hillbrooke Trail, Suite 2 Tallahassee, FL 32311 P 850.878.2637

Business and education background: Doctor of Medicine, Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine, Manila, Philippines; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; Postgraduate internship, St. Martin de Porres Charity Hospital, Manila, Philippines.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

Treat patients with utmost respect and the dignity they deserve by providing patients with kind and compassionate care.

Business and education background: Godby High School; Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), 1978; MD Degree from the University of Florida, 1984; Family Practice Residency Program at the Duke/Fayetteville Area Health Education Center, 1984-1987

CONTACT Capital Regional Primary Care at Southwood 1910 Hillbrooke Trail, Suite 2 Tallahassee, FL 32311 P 850.878.2637

Kathy Langston, M.D.

Joshua E. Lee, Jr., M.D.

General Surgeon, Capital Regional Surgical Associates

General Surgery and Emergency Surgery Capital Regional Medical Group

What services do you provide?

General surgery, emergency surgery and breast surgery

Area of specialty?

General surgery Business and education background: Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine; general surgery residency at Penn State Medical Center in Hershey, Pa.

Business and education background: Tulane School of Public Health, M.S.P.H.; Tulane Medical School, M.D.; Fellowship–Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Shock Trauma, University of Maryland at Baltimore

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Providing total patient care.

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Providing quality, accessible surgical care in a timely fashion with an office staff that participates with both patients and their families.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

To treat all patients as you would your own family members.

Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

We have recently added more surgeons and are expanding our office space.

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What is the “secret” of your professional success?

Going above and beyond of what is expected from my patients.

CONTACT Capital Regional Surgical Associates 2626 Care Drive, Suite 105 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.219.2306

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your profession which you provide.

Single-site laparoscopic surgery; currently breaking ground to perform robotic surgery.

CONTACT Capital Regional Surgical Associates 2626 Care Drive, Suite 105 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.219.2306

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Anitra Brown, M.D. Azalea Women’s Healthcare Obstetrics and Gynecology

Who are your clients?

Women of all ages How long have you been in practice in Tallahassee?

Two years Business and education background: Undergraduate, Alabama A&M University; M.D., University of South Alabama College of Medicine; Residency, Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading, Pa. How, when and why did you get into this profession?

I chose to pursue the practice of obstetrics and gynecology because the specialty allows me to take care of women at every stage of their life. Striving to provide compassionate, effective, spiritual, emotional and physical care.

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your profession which you provide.

In-office procedures such as endometrial ablations, LEEP procedures and hysteroscopies. We also offer total laparoscopic hysterectomies.

CONTACT Azalea Women’s Healthcare 1219 Hodges Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.877.5767

Jamell Walker, M.D. Azalea Women’s Healthcare Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long have you been in practice in Tallahassee?

One year Business and education background: Undergraduate, Stanford University; Masters, Harvard School of Public Health; M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine; and Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine Department of OB/GYN How, when and why did you get into this profession?

I chose obstetrics/gynecology because I wanted to help women during the many major milestones in their lives.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

I strive to be approachable and seek to enter into caring partnerships of medical treatment with my patients. I simply love my patients, and they know it!

Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

We are now offering in-office procedures that can be done for nearly the price of a co-pay.

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your business or profession which you provide.

In-office endometrial ablation, endometrial biopsies LEEPs and other procedures.

CONTACT Azalea Women’s Healthcare 1219 Hodges Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.877.5767

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Drs. Marci & Glenn Beck, P.A.

MEDICAL PROFILES

“Dentistry offers us the opportunity to improve a person’s health and smile. This can impact their life in many positive ways. It can increase self-confidence and open personal and professional doors.”

What kind of services does your practice provide?

We provide cosmetic, general and implant restorative dentistry. This includes esthetic crowns and bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays and smile whitening. Also, tooth-colored fillings, root canals, oral cancer screening, dentures, as well as single and full-arch tooth replacement with implants.

How do you measure success?

By the quality of the relationships we establish with our patients. Patient satisfaction is huge. We work hard to provide the best care possible. We feel successful when the patient has had a pleasant and positive experience.

What sets your dental practice apart from other offices?

Our commitment to continuing education for both doctors and staff. Each year we take hundreds of hours of classes at the Spear Institute, the top-rated dental education center in the U.S. Also, we work with consultants to improve our teamwork, services and efficiency.

Tell us about some of the newer technologies and services you offer.

We utilize digital radiography which reduces our patients’ exposure to radiation by as much as 70 percent. We employ intraoral cameras which allow patients to see inside their own mouths. We provide metal-free all-porcelain veneers and crowns which are the most esthetic restorations available.

How do you give back to the community?

Every year we provide a $2,000 scholarship for dental hygiene and dental assisting students who attend Tallahassee Community College. Our entire staff supports the American Cancer Society Relay for Life annually. We guest lecture at UF, FSU and TCC. The Tallahassee Tennis Challenger Tournament, which benefits the Tallahassee Memorial Neuro Intensive Care Unit, is another event we enjoy supporting. We provide aid to the medical examiner’s office. And of course, volunteering for We Care helps us provide dentistry in our area to lowincome people in need.

CONTACT Drs. Marci and Glenn Back 2929-B Capital Medical Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.656.2636 smilesbybeck.com • facebook.com/smilesbybeck

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Bert Morales, M.D. Physician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

“I am a lucky man to do what I love, and love what I do.”

Leaton Hall, Jr., M.D. Physician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

“To provide the best medical care in OB/GYN in a personalized and professional manner.”

What service do you provide?

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Weight Management

What services do you provide?

Physician; delivering babies, GYN services

How long have you been in practice in Tallahassee?

Nineteen years

How long have you been working in your profession?

Twenty-four years

Why did you choose Tallahassee as a place to work?

I joined my brother-in-law in practice in 1993. I truly enjoy taking care of patients in this community, even at 2:00 a.m. when that new baby arrives.

Why did you choose Tallahassee as a place to work?

Location, change of seasons, family close by, university setting, opportunity

Business and education background: Doctor of Medicine from Emory University and BBA in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia Why did you get into this profession?

There are very few professions where you get to be part of a miracle every day.

Business and education background: Bachelor of Science, Microbiology-High Honors, University of Florida; Medical Doctor, University of Miami (Florida); Internship-Specialty, OB/GYN, Wright State University, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio; Residency-Specialty, OB/GYN, Wright State University, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

I always try to treat others just as I would want to be treated.

How, when and why did you get into this profession?

I finished medical school in 1988 and started OB/GYN training. I loved delivering babies and also liked doing surgery.

Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

I was excited to join Healthy Solutions Medical Weight Loss when they opened in 2008. I have seen women struggle with their weight after childbirth and as they go through menopause. It is satisfying to work with women and men as they create a better life by living a healthier lifestyle.

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

I believe medicine is a field that deals with the complete person and all their surroundings.

How do you measure success in your profession?

Patient satisfaction is the best measure of success. I am honored that so many families trust me for their care.

Family?

Happily married for 25 years to my wife Tracy. Three children – Liz, Matt and Rebecca

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Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

I recently joined TMH and Red Hills Surgical Center to expand outstanding care to the women and families of Tallahassee and surrounding areas.

How do you measure success in your business or profession?

Patient satisfaction and outcomes.

CONTACT

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What is the “secret” of your professional success?

Treating people as if they were family.

Healthy Solutions Medical Weight Loss 1140 Capital Circle SE Suite 1,Tallahassee, FL 32301 P 850.727.0356 hs-med.com

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Bayshore Retreat, LLC

MEDICAL PROFILES

“Our hope is to redefine ‘rehab’ to a positive — where people understand it’s more about caring, and quality is more important than quantity.”

What services do you provide?

Residential treatment of alcohol and substance abuse

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Each client is unique and is treated as such.

Who are your clients?

Adults from all walks of life that need help getting back on track.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

Personal and individualized treatment plans with excellent counselors and staff.

How long have you been working in your profession?

Eight-plus years

How do you measure success in your profession?

By our clients, both present and previous. The latter stay in touch and refer us to others.

How long have you been in practice in the Emerald Coast?

Two-plus years Why did you choose the Emerald Coast as a place to work?

Where else would we want to be? This is home.

Business and education background: LMHC, CHT, MD, BA’s, Masters are held by our clinical staff. Licensed Massage Therapist and Dietitian Awards, honors, recognitions: Licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families; scored exceptional rating Why did you get into this profession?

We saw a need for a better quality of addiction treatment.

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your business or profession which you provide.

While it may not be a new business concept, we feel that it is one that has been lost in our industry: respect for the individual.

What are your community involvements?

Seasonal volunteering and donations at shelters for animals as well as humans.

CONTACT Bayshore Retreat

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Gulf Coast Dermatology What services do you provide?

Gulf Coast Dermatology is a full-service dermatology practice specializing in medical and cosmetic skin care for all ages. We utilize the latest medical technology and procedures available for the treatment of acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, warts and many other skin conditions to provide patients with the best results possible for their individual skin care needs.

Additionally, our patients can receive advanced skin care and cosmetic treatments such as microdermabrasion, facials, chemical peels, laser treatments, injectables and CoolSculpting through our Aqua Medical Spa. Area of specialty?

We specialize in both full-body dermatological care and cosmetic treatments.

Who are your clients?

Our dermatology practice treats patients of all age groups who have concerns with their skin, including scalp issues that may result in hair loss. Our spa patients range from individuals looking for relaxing spa experiences to innovative and cutting-edge treatments for rejuvenating their skin, reversing the signs of aging and freezing away stubborn fat cells in diet- and exercise-resistant areas.

We cater to both men and women and customize treatments to meet each patient’s unique skin care needs.

How long have you been in practice in Tallahassee?

Gulf Coast Dermatology has been proudly serving Tallahassee since January 3, 2012.

Harmony Church, PA-C

How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Gulf Coast Dermatology is dedicated to providing timely access to quality medical care. Our “call this week, be seen this week” program allows patients to call and receive an appointment with one of our staff members within one week. This increases the likelihood of early detection of all skin diseases, which is extremely important in more serious conditions like skin cancer. Because we believe prevention is one of the best forms of skin care, we are strong advocates for our patients developing good skin care practices such as wearing sunscreen daily (even during the winter months), eating healthy and exercising regularly.

What is the “secret” of your professional success?

There is no secret! We pride ourselves on providing the best level of medical care possible and place quality customer service at the core of the care we provide. For example, we conduct a full review of our patients’ medical history to provide the most comprehensive diagnosis and care possible. We also realize that visiting a medical office can be a stressful experience, so we try to provide a comfortable and warm atmosphere to help calm our patients and to let them know we care.

Describe any new practices, technologies or systems in your profession which you provide.

We are excited to be the exclusive providers of CoolSculpting, a non-invasive fat reduction treatment that targets, freezes and naturally eliminates stubborn fat cells in as little as one hour. It is perfect for men and women who have remained active but can’t seem to shed the fat in those “hard-to-lose” areas or desire more definition in their abdomen, waist and/or back regions. The procedure is virtually pain free, involves no anesthesia or downtime and many patients read, watch TV or sleep during the treatment.

CONTACT Gulf Coast Dermatology Signe Hyatt, Aesthetician

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William T. McFatter, D.D.S.

MEDICAL PROFILES

Owner, Beachton Denture Clinic

What services do you provide?

Dentures, partials, extractions, implants, Snap-On Smiles, All-On-4, Facelift Dentures How long have you been in practice?

Twenty-five years-plus (since 1987).

Business and education background: Vanderbilt University - Cum Laude with a B.A. in Molecular Biology; Emory University Dental School; Charlotte Memorial Hospital General Practice Residency How would you describe your practice philosophy or strategy?

Our mission is to provide a caring and professional atmosphere for patients, staff and visitors. We chose to serve our communities through the dentistry we do, the smiles we create.

What is the “secret” of your business or professional success?

Love for what we do! And giving back to the world community and our local community.

Has your practice expanded recently? In what way?

I opened up my beautiful 8,000-square-foot, octagonal-shaped office in 2011 and have expanded my staff.

CONTACT Beachton Denture Clinic

2515 U.S. Highway 319 South Thomasville, GA 31792 P 229.377.6588

Tallahassee Memorial Maternal-Fetal Medicine Who are your patients?

Expectant mothers whose pregnancies are considered high risk due to pre-existing conditions, maternal age, multiples or any other complication identified by the patient’s obstetrician.

What is your area of specialty?

Maternal-fetal medicine is a sub-specialty of obstetrics and gynecology. As the only maternal-fetal physicians within a 150-mile radius, we work with high-risk pregnancies to minimize complications and manage the health of moms and their babies. Dr. Hume is also Board Certified in Genetics and offers prenatal genetic testing, diagnosis and counseling.

What is your practice philosophy?

Working closely with our patients allows us to help prepare them and their managing OBs for delivery, involve the appropriate specialists, prevent complications and provide the highest level of care for mothers and newborns who need special attention and support.

CONTACT Tallahassee Memorial Maternal-Fetal Medicine

1401 Centerville Road, Suite 400 Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.431.3360

Donald C. Willis, MD

Roderick F. Hume, Jr., MD

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MEDICAL PROFILES

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiac & Internal Medicine Specialists, Services Provided by Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Southern Medical Group Invasive and Interventional Cardiologists

What is your practice philosophy?

Our highly skilled physicians are experts in providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive care. We believe communication is a keystone of the doctor-patient relationship, and we have a built a reputation of excellent quality.

What is your area of specialty?

Cardiology, which cares for diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Who are your patients?

We treat patients who have hypertension, blocked arteries, irregular heart rhythms, high cholesterol and heart defects and diseases. Our treatment techniques include echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, myocardial biopsy, atherectomy, coronary stents, electrophysiology and nuclear imaging.

David W. Smith, M.D., F.A.C.C.; David L Tedrick, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Marilyn M. Cox, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Farhat Khairallah, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Wayne B. Batchelor, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C), F.A.C.C.; Akash Ghai, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Thomas E. Noel, M.D., F.A.C.C.; John N. Katopodis, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Frank E. Gredler, M.D, F.A.C.C.; J. Galt Allee, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Southern Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists

What services do you provide?

Primary care for adult patients with special emphasis on diagnosis, evaluation and medical care in a broad area including diseases of the heart, lungs, intestinal tract and kidneys.

Our internal medicine physicians are board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. We offer highly skilled, compassionate care with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic services that include an onsite clinical lab, CT scan, radiology, coumadin clinic and cardiac studies.

Our physicians strive to provide quality patient care by fostering a positive, open relationship with patients as well as their caregivers and by seeking educational opportunities to stay current on pharmaceutical therapy and diagnostic tools.

Contact TMH Physician Partners 1300 Medical Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32308 P 850.216.0100

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Eric S. Bouchard, M.D.; Robert. D. Rowland, M.D.; Satish C. Mital, M.D.; Michael W. Forsthoefel, M.D.; Jesse L. Judelle, M.D.; Farah Soliman, M.D.; Judith A. Lewis, M.D.; Not Pictured Donald L. Loucks, M.D.

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Angelina Cain, MD Tallahassee Memorial Bariatric Center

What are your areas of specialty?

Bariatric medicine and family medicine What services do you provide?

Medical assessment, treatment and follow-up care for weight-related conditions Who are your patients?

Anyone whose weight is affecting their health — whether someone wants to lose 20 pounds or much more, the Bariatric Center has the resources to develop a custom plan to meet their needs. Based on individual needs and personal preference, a patient’s weight loss plan may include a combination of behavioral, nutrition and exercise therapy techniques, as well as surgical options.

How do you measure success?

Our success is measured in the number of patients whose lives are improved by weight loss — whether they experience improved exercise tolerance, decreased medications, decreased fatigue or even improved mood.

How did you get into this profession?

After three years in private practice as a family physician, I saw Tallahassee’s need for an obesity specialist. After meeting the American Board of Obesity Medicine requirements, I approached TMH and we created the Tallahassee Memorial Bariatric Center one year ago.

What is the “secret” of your success?

I genuinely care and want to help — that is what motivates me to dig deeper, find answers to difficult questions and ask my patients the hard questions relating to obesity.

Describe any new technologies your practice offers.

We use bioelectrical impedance scales to help determine body composition and a Medgem calorimeter to test metabolic rate.

Contact

“At the Tallahassee Memorial Bariatric Center, we are committed to treating obesity through a team approach that is customized to meet each patient’s needs.”

Tallahassee Memorial Bariatric Center 1981 Capital Circle N.E. Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850.431.4709

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Tallahassee Medical Specialists What services do you provide?

Primary care for adult patients, including preventative care for stroke and heart disease, and management of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, endocrine disorders, COPD and asthma.

How has your practice expanded recently?

We recently gained full X-ray capabilities and the ability to perform laboratory studies in house. We also welcomed a new nurse practitioner, Angelo Herbu, ARNP, to our clinical staff.

How would you describe your practice philosophy?

We try to make the patient experience as pleasant and convenient as possible. Our office is located in a brand new, one-level building with a covered driveway and ample parking. We also offer same-day appointments for sick patients.

Contact Tallahassee Medical Specialists J. Roberto Mendoza, M.D.; Sandeep R. Rahangdale, M.D.; Bobby Abraham, M.D.; Not pictured: Angelo Herbu, ARNP

3900 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32311 P 850.431.3867

Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center What services do you provide?

We offer comprehensive services for children, adolescents and adults struggling with substance abuse, mental health conditions or relational issues.

How has your practice expanded recently?

We recently opened a Chronic Pain Management Center and began offering outpatient suboxone treatments for chronic pain and chemical dependency. We have also added three new physicians to meet the growing needs of the community.

How do you measure success?

We measure our success through the recoveries of our patients and the positive changes that take place in their lives.

Contact

Connie Speer, M.D.; Sireesha Chimata, M.D; Kathy Lourvis, ARNP; Robert W. Miles, M.D; Peter C. Debelius, M.D.; Paul D. Zislis, M.D.; Jeffrey T. Ferraro, M.D.; Edith E. Hidalgo, M.D.; Prasanti Tatini, M.D.; Kelly Clouse, M.D.

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Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center 1616 Physicians Drive Tallahassee , FL 32308 P 850.431.5100 or 800.549.4608 tmh.org/Behavioral

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Tallahassee Memorial Physician Partners Cancer & Hematology Specialists

What is your practice philosophy?

Our mission is to meet the full needs of our community by providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care close to home. When TMH recognized our region was tremendously underserved in oncology care, we opened a brand new Cancer Center and recruited new oncologists to the area.

How is your practice growing?

The Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center opened in January 2011, offering new leading-edge technologies and a beautiful, healing environment. In July 2012, Tallahassee Memorial Physician Partners Cancer & Hematology Specialists will open on the Center’s second floor, bringing the full spectrum of cancer care under one roof.

How do you measure success?

We measure our success through every patient and family who finds the care they need right here in town without having to leave Tallahassee.

MEDICAL PROFILES

From Left: Tim A. Broeseker, M.D.; Jeannine M. Silberman, M.D.; Janice Lawson, M.D.; Amit Jain, M.D., M.P.H.; David A. Nyberg, M.D.; Iman Imanirad, M.D.

CONTACT Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center 1775 One Healing Place, 2nd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32308 P 850. 431.5360

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ON THE TOWN / THE ARTS CALENDAR / SOCIAL STUDIES / THE BUZZ

Spotlight Wild Florida

At last year’s Artopia art auction fundraiser for Big Bend Cares, I was drawn to a pair of distinctive looking nature scenes with beautiful coloration created by Gainesville artist Leslie Peebles. Apparently lots of other folks were too, because they fetched a good price after some spirited bidding.

A few months later, local jewelry crafter Quincie Hamby was displaying Peebles’ work at her Midtown studio. Her subjects are usually Florida wildlife — alligators, woodpeckers, egrets, fish, turtles and more. I just couldn’t resist — a gator with just a hint of a smile in a print named “Welcome to Florida” came home with me.

I was able to meet Leslie at LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival last April and enjoyed a chat about her creations. She carves out surprisingly detailed pictures on linoleum and makes a block print using black ink, the process leaving a subtle embossing on the paper.

Then, she hand-colors the pictures — changing the paint shades and paper she uses from one to another so the same print can look totally different. Her work is being showcased in an exhibition named “Wild Florida: Energy + Imagination” through Sept. 30 at the gallery of the Tallahassee Museum.

While you’re there, you can see the old-time schoolhouse we used as the backdrop for our back-toschool fashion shoot on page 52, or take a skywalk at the museum’s new Tree to Tree Adventures.

Leslie Peebles

// Rosanne Dunkelberger

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Author/Inventor/ Filmmaker Fred Rabbath with his camera (this page). Fred Rabbath pieces together another thought-provoking short film (right).

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The Fixer

Indie Filmmaker Fred Rabbath Makes the Most of his Outside Perspective

By Jason Dehart // Photos by Scott Holstein

Fred Rabbath’s Internet Movie Data Base resume´ makes him sound like an insanely creative dude: Mechanical engineer. Author. Linguist. Animator. Filmmaker. Graphic designer. Photographer. Rabbath is only 25, and his accomplishments are enviable, but he doesn’t really see himself as a “Renaissance man.”

“It’s all trial and error, man, trial and error. What you see is the cream of the crop. What you don’t see is all the work that goes into it. It’s crazy,” he said. “In reality, I’m just as lazy as everyone else.”

So forget the notion that this award-winning, creative genius is a superhero. Let’s just say he’s more like an award-winning, creative “fixer” of problems.

“Everything I’ve done has been a reflection of something that needs exposure,” he said. “I like to fix things, I think, or make people aware of it more.”

Rabbath likes to shine a light on the bumps and potholes in society and life in general. If he thinks people are afraid of the unknown and are limited by conventional perspectives, he’ll make a movie offering a different perspective on the problem.

If some people can’t afford a conventional air conditioner, he’ll invent a cheaper alternative. If there is a moral lesson to be taught, he will write a short story about it. Need to know what the liquor laws are in the next state over? There’s an app for that — one he created.

Rabbath has lived in 34 countries, including parts of the Middle East. There, the restrictive laws and customs forced the aspiring director to improvise his own celluloid entertainment. At the age of 8 he used a Sony Hi8 video camera to film puppet shows for his little sister as a way to entertain her.

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That experience may have started him down the filmmaking path, but the experience of being a “citizen of the world” gave him the sense of perspective that would fill his artistic vision with purpose. He’s an outsider, in a way. The objective observer; the outside man who notices things and skewers our screwy society.

“The things I don’t like about society; the things I would try to change, I make films about them,” he said. “And I do it in a way that hopefully YOUTUBE.COM VIEWS* will get people to see Fred Has A Following where I’m coming youtube.com/user/fcrabbath from because I do feel Disconnected: 94,985 VIEWS like I have a (unique) Modern Gods: 24,886 VIEWS perspective.”

Scarlet’s Witch: 113,124 VIEWS The Rabbath *As of JUNE 15, 2012 family left the Middle East in 2003 at the D I S CO NNE CT E D outset of the second Iraq War. They settled in Tallahassee, and Fred wanted to continue his path toward becoming a filmmaker. He applied for admission to the renowned, highly selective Florida State M O D ERN GODS University College of Motion Picture Arts but was turned down.

“OK, no problem, I’ll just do my own thing,” he thought.

The only problem was, he couldn’t find funding for his films in Tallahassee. There S C A R L E T ’S WITCH were empty pledges of money, and then the economy turned sour.

Neither situation was satisfactory.

“You basically have to fund yourself,” he said. “The films have had to fund themselves.” Enter the innovative concept of “zero budget.” Rabbath said it’s just a way of starting from scratch and working your way up.

“You start off by asking someone to borrow their camera,” he said. “You borrow a camera, you go and make a film. I borrowed things from people, and then I won money from those things I made and then bought my own equipment. (Zero budget refers to) the budget for the film. Not the equipment that we have. The equipment we have is equivalent to $4,000.” (That may sound like a lot,

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but his production equipment consists entirely of a Canon 5D Mark II photography camera that shoots video, a microphone, two lights and a Mac computer to edit on. That’s it.)

You also have to have a fan base that is plugged in and willing to rent, lease or buy the movies you make. To date, Rabbath has 10 million fans worldwide. He’s produced more than 120 short films in the past five years alone, finished one feature-length movie and has CHECK IT OUT another one in the works.

Fred’s Equipment List “Essentially we keep 1. Canon 5D Mark II Camera, building, and now we’re finally 2. Microphone getting more profit,” he said.

3. Lights, “We’re getting out there as far 4. Apple Computer as making more money and we take that profit and put it into the feature film we just made, a Christian feature film, and then we’re making another one called “The Light of Eden,” which is about a color no one 1 has ever seen before.”

As a filmmaker, Rabbath does things that fly in the face of convention. In the moviemaking world, directors start out with a script and find a location to match it. Rabbath starts 2 out with a location and then writes a story to match.

“I go see what I have, which isn’t much, and write to it,” he said. “For zero-budget to work, I go find my locations and see what I have and build the story around that. That’s the only way it’s going to work. And 3 that’s a very big no-no in film rules. But without doing that, I would never be able to make any films.”

If you’re going to write a book or direct a movie, be sure to live a real life first.

Rabbath said that’s the key to what he does.

“I feel that whenever you 4 work with any kind of art, or writing, or something, you have to go out and live life; you have to help people,” he said. “That’s why I try to do other things, because if I don’t get that perspective, then I become useless. That’s why a lot of directors lose their ability. When directors start out in their fields, they’re really good, but then they sort of let go and that’s because they stop living real life. When you stop living, you stop having things people can relate to. And that’s the most important thing.” n

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»culture ON THE TOWN 4:35 includes (from left) Will Dunaway (bass guitar, Jesse Woodall (tenor/baritone saxophone), Dylan Repasky (mellophone), Boyce Griffith (alto saxophone and E.R. Noche (guitar). Not shown are Shawn Fassig (drummer) and Tyler Duncan (trumpet).

Local Band Thinks It’s Time for Their Big Brass Sound

By Madison Carryl

Imagine stepping into your favorite local restaurant or bar on a Friday night.

People are bussing trays and glasses, a bubbling crowd is beginning to thicken around the bar, and there’s probably a trickling of twangy guitar or a heavy bass, warming up to flood your evening with some good, old fashioned jazz, pop, rock or blues.

You’re expecting a couple guitars, perhaps a bass and a good pair of drums, at the most, but if you’re there to watch the octet that calls themselves 4:35 on a Thursday, what comes flying at you is a cacophony of big brass energy. The stage is filled with guitars, bass, a tenor barisax, an alto saxophone, a mellophone, trombone, drums and a trumpet, not to mention eight enthusiastic and classically trained musicians with a unique vibe.

But just where can you hear this brass/ rock sound? Surprisingly, right here in Tallahassee. E.R. Noche, one of the three remaining members of the original band, gives us the scoop: “My friend Dylan gave me a call, I think in 2009, wanting to know if I’d play Winterfest with him at Leon High 168 July–August 2012

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School. It’s like a battle of the bands, a fun way to give back at the end of the semester and let everyone enjoy themselves before break. So, I said sure, I’ll play guitar. We were all band geeks, really.” The band didn’t even have a drummer until the day of the competition. “I was going to play drums,” says Dylan Repasky, the band’s originator. “But I didn’t want to. I wanted to play the mellophone, and so I did. We found our friend Keith at lunch the day before we went on, and asked him to play drums.”

On audition day, the group was still nameless, says Noche. “I got to the sign-up sheet, and I realized we didn’t have a name. So I called Dylan, and he said ‘Well, what time is the last audition?’ I said it was 4:35 on a Thursday, and he said, ‘Just put that’”. Name intact, the band came, played and conquered, tying for first place. “We didn’t really think it would go very far, we just liked to jam,” says Noche. “So when our friend Cody got us a real gig, we were pretty excited.” Their first show was in the back of All Saints Cafe, a local coffeehouse in Railroad Square.

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For more information on gigs and upcoming events, you can contact 4:35 on a Thursday through their Facebook page, facebook.com/435onathursday.

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Bring On The Brass

Since then, the band has grown and had some member changes, but the sound of their original music — no covers — remains consistent. “I’d say we started with marching band tunes, and then got a little into Ska and horn sounds shortly after,” says Repasky.

“Our inspiration comes a lot from bands like Streetlight Manifesto, Young Blood and Brass Band.” Will Dunnaway, the band’s bassist, agrees. “I’ve always been really into rhythm in music. I don’t like to be flashy or showy. If my drummer and I are really synced up, you won’t even really hear us, but that’s the job; making everything else sound the way it’s supposed to.”

Shawn Fassig, the current drummer, is a classically trained percussionist and afterschool music teacher at Conley Elementary.

“I think our sound is unique, but our band is too. We all love playing music and local shows. We obviously have the same dream as every band on the planet, that we’ll get signed and tour, but we’re different, too.”

Dunaway says the same. “What I like most about 4:35 is, of course, we’re all talented musicians, but sometimes in the industry you can tell that’s the only thing holding a band together. We love what we do, and it makes for a good experience with us and the audience when everything meshes.”

The band plays all sorts of shows, from venues and bars to benefits and charity fundraisers. They recently played a benefit show for Refuge House at the Warehouse and opened for the Capital Press Corp Skits, and the band frequently appears at venues in Railroad Square and Midtown. n

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Check out these opportunities to enjoy hot fun in the summertime.

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Tallahassee Top Singles July 21 Whether you’re currently single,

married or just want to support local charities, Tallahassee Top Singles, starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday, at Hotel Duval, will be the event of the summer. Eighteen of Tallahassee’s most eligible men and women have agreed to be auctioned off at the third annual Top Singles event. Winning bidders from each auction receive a lunch date with his or her single at Le Roc in Hotel Duval, and each winning bid will be donated to the single’s charity of choice.

Tickets are $50 and include two drink coupons, heavy hors d’oeuvres and automatic entry in a drawing to win a three-day/ two-night coastal getaway and complimentary use of a luxury vehicle from Capital Eurocars to drive there in style. Reserve your ticket; this event has sold out in the past. Check out photos of this year’s Top Singles starting on page 122, and visit tallahasseetopsingles.com to read their getting-to-know-you questions and answers.

Presenting sponsor for this hot summer event is The Hour Glass.

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Sizzlin’ Saturdays Concert Series July 7, 14, 21, 28 July is full of musical happenings

thanks to the Sizzlin’ Saturdays Concert Series presented by Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department, which features a different artist every Saturday in the month of July. Whether it’s jazz, swing, rock or blues, there will be something to tickle everyone’s musical fancy. Concerts are free and run from 6–8 pm. All concerts will be held on Kleman Plaza’s green space, located at 800 Duval St. behind City Hall. For more information about the event, call the Special Events hotline at 891-3855.

Ultimate Beach House Rosemary Beach Through October 7 With the help of the Rosemary Beach Land Company and Visit South Walton, anyone can step into the Ultimate Beach House and feel as though they are in the pages of Coastal Living Magazine. The five-bedroom house (along with a bunk room) comfortably fits 16 and features a covered chef’s grilling porch adjacent to a private courtyard and the community’s largest private pool.

Tours of the 15th Anniversary Ultimate Beach House run through October 7.

Newcomers will enjoy this introduction to the sugary sand and bright turquoise waters of Rosemary Beach, but those already familiar with the area will find that roaming this 7,000-square-foot-home (along with a day of shopping, dining and of course, the beach) is a great way to spend a summer day.

July 7 Jazz group, the Zach Bartholomew Trio July 14 Thursday Night Music Club specializes in an array of jazz, swing, funk, rock and Latin jazz.

July 21 Blues band Rhythm Abuse July 28 Feather Jet

The Zach Bartholomew Trio will be heating up Kleman Plaza July 7.

Tickets are $15 per person and will be available for purchase at the Ultimate Beach House, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Rosemary Beach Foundation. Tours will be available Wednesday–Saturday from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Additional information about the Beach House, including floor plans and design team members, is available on the Coastal Living website (coastalliving.com).

Although the house has already been sold through Rosemary Beach Realty, elements of it could inspire ideas for your home — or a new beach house in your future.

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Interwoven: A Community Exhibit on Textiles and Relationships An exhibit of mixed media images, drawings and three-dimensional objects created by people in our community in response to the “Thread of Life” textiles exhibit at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts FREE. TCC Fine Art Gallery, Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Drive. Open daily 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (850) 201-8713

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Audiowood: New Sculpture by Joel Scilley A designer, carpenter and woodworker, Scilley combines audio technology with traditional woodcraft to create functional works of art.

He recently relocated his Audiowood Studio to Grand Ridge, Fla. Gadsden Arts Center, 13 N. Madison St., Quincy, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. gadsdenarts.org

Through July 28

Diversity and Creativity: Photography in the 21st Century Immerse yourself in this exhibition of regional photographers, while exploring the many aspects of modern photography and its methods.

Includes art by Edward Babcock, Robert Constand, Barbara Eleene Edwards, Bill Humphries, Jim Miller, David Moynahan and Stewart Nelson.

Curated by Jessie Lovano-Kerr. $1 donation, members and children free. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Gadsden Arts Center, 13 N. Madison Street, Quincy. gadsdenarts.org

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Ships, Sailors and Shipwrecks of Civil War Florida In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the exhibit at the Museum of Florida History explores Florida’s often under-represented maritime and naval history during that period. The exhibit includes artifacts recovered from the Mapleleaf, interactive components, videos and a rare sword on loan from the Smithsonian.

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Girl Scouting in the Sunshine State Last call to see this exhibit, celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting. It includes historic Girl Scout uniforms, handbooks, badges, photographs, newspaper articles and camping gear from across Florida representing the seven regional Girl Scout Councils. The exhibit was co-produced by a 15-member team of Girl Scouts along with a committee of adult Girl Scout volunteers and leaders. FREE. Florida Historic Capitol Museum, 400 S. Monroe St. Weekdays, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4:30 p.m.

Through Dec. 20

News of Freedom: African Americans and the Emancipation Proclamation This exhibit features memorabilia from the period of slavery including artifacts on President Abraham Lincoln, authentic slave chains, original Civil War muskets, bullets and canon balls, anti-slavery documents, newspapers, photographs and other publications dating back to the 1860s. The exhibit also features memorabilia on African American soldiers including the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Regiment, Florida’s two Civil War battles at Olustee and Natural Bridge, and historical regalia from the period of Reconstruction. FREE. Parking will be available on site. Union Bank of Florida, 219 Apalachee Pkwy.

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‘Anything Goes’ Don’t miss the boat! When the S.S. American hits the sea, two unlikely couples set out on the course to true love … proving sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good, old-fashioned blackmail. A hilariously bumpy musical ride. $14 for children, $16 for students and $18 for adults. 7:30 p.m. youngactorstheatre.com

July 6, Aug. 3

First Fridays in Downtown Thomasville Come enjoy the local scene as Downtown Thomasville shops, boutiques and restaurants stay open late with specials, entertainment and more. The event is scheduled the first Friday of every month. 7–9 p.m. downtownthomasville.com

July 6, Aug. 3

Railroad Square First Friday On the first Friday of every month, Tallahassee residents flock to Railroad Square to experience a night of the arts in which most of the shops and studios in the park are open and selling artwork, jewelry and vintage clothing. Most galleries also are open for your viewing pleasure.

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Long Summer Art Series As part of the series at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, on July 7, Jody Winter will discuss and demonstrate the art of painting on silk, bringing a finished piece of work, a work in progress and starting a piece. On July 28, Keith McCullough, an instructor at LeMoyne, will discuss and display his work in acrylics. Cool off with a glass of lemonade and find out about the variety of art, styles and inspirations in our community. 125 N. Gadsden St. FREE (although generous donations are appreciated). 1–3 p.m. (850) 222-8800, lemoyne.org

July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Willy Wonka Junior Roald Dahl’s timeless — and just a tad twisted — story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this adaptation from Thomasville on Stage, featuring the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” $15 adults, $12 students. 117 S. Broad St., Thomasville, Ga., Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. (229) 226-0863, tosac.com

July 21, Aug. 18

3rd Saturdays at Railroad Square Art Park On the third Saturday of every month, Railroad Square hosts live music and yummy food from Tasty Treats Restaurant In the Square.

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Tallahassee Antique Bottle Show & Sale Dealers from throughout the Southeast will be showing antique bottles and so much more, including marbles, advertising, postcards, tokens, china, Civil War relics, antique toys, artifacts, fossils, signs, tabletop antiques and trading cards. North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (850) 294-5537, floridabottles.com

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Long Art Summer Series In this continuing series, August’s three lectures by Mark Ber––tolami will focus on the art aspects of Tallahassee’s architecture. The first two talks will be held at LeMoyne; the final one will be a walking tour of the Florida State University campus. 125 N. Gadsden St. FREE (although generous donations are appreciated). 125 N. Gadsden St. 1–3 p.m.

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Brush Strokes Exhibition The annual members’ juried water media exhibition of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society, an organization dedicated to promoting the fine art of watercolor painting in Tallahassee and its surrounding communities in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Gadsden Arts Center, 13 N. Madison St., Quincy. Opening Aug. 17, 6–9 p.m. Exhibit hours Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Donation $1, Members and children FREE. (850) 875-4866, gadsdenarts.org

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23rd Big Bend Bird Club Exotic Bird Fair and Festival A fun-filled two-day family-oriented event featuring exotic birds, cages, bird toys, special activities for children, educational demonstrations, performing parrots, great bargains, good food, prizes and more. $5 general admission, $8 two-day admission, children 10 and under FREE. North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road. Sat. 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (850) 841-BEAK (2325), bigbendbirdclub.org

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Frenchtown Heritage Fest Frenchtown neighborhoods celebrate the area’s culture, commerce and community. The day will include prizes, arts and crafts, food, ethnic art, fun for kids, entertainment and much more. FREE. 400 block of West Georgia Street, between Macomb Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. facebook.com/frenchtown.fest

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Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center - Northeast Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare broke ground for its new freestanding emergency center at the crossroads of I-10 and Thomasville Road on May 29. Projected to open in May 2013, Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center – Northeast will be designed and equipped to handle most emergency situations and built with special consideration for pediatric and geriatric patients and their families.

“At TMH, we are excited about the expansion of our emergency services to include an off-campus, freestanding facility that focuses on delivering high quality, emergency services with a team of board certified emergency physicians,” said Mark O’Bryant, President & CEO, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. “TMH is most grateful for the cooperation and input it has received from those who will be neighbors to the new emergency center.”

“Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center - Northeast has special features to help our youngest and oldest patients as well as state-of-the art concierge emergency medicine for all members of our Big Bend community,” said Albert Lee, M.D., Chair of the Tallahassee Memorial Medical Executive Committee.

According to Sam Ashoo, M.D., Medical Director, Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Services, “For pediatric and geriatric patients, this facility offers a less stressful environment to seek emergency medical care. Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center - Northeast features a separate entrance and interactive waiting area for children and their families, while dimmed lighting, low-glare flooring, and stretchers with thicker mattresses were selected to make geriatric patients more comfortable.”

Mark O’Bryant, President & CEO, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Kim Williams, Chair, Tallahassee Memorial Board of Directors

Kim Williams, Chair of the TMH Board of Directors and former Chair of the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, sees a boost to the local economy.

“The new emergency center will create more than 150 jobs, including nursing, respiratory therapy, and security positions. TMH will also support the local economy with construction costs, including labor and materials, to complete this 45,000 squarefoot facility.”

Freda Lyon, Administrator, Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Services, presided over the ceremony that included presentations by Mr. O’Bryant, Dr. Lee, Dr. Ashoo and Mr. Williams along with remarks by John Marks, Mayor, City of Tallahassee and Akin Akinyemi, Chairman, Leon County Commission and Commissioner at Large.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center – Northeast continued The facility is also being designed, constructed, and operated according to Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards to reduce the center’s impact on the environment. TMH selected CRA and FreemanWhite, Inc. in a joint partnership to design the area’s first freestanding emergency center. CRA is a Tallahassee firm that specializes in health care and educational facilities. FreemanWhite, Inc. is an emergency department design consulting firm that has completed over 200 emergency centers in the U.S. and is considered the national leader in the field.

Throughout the course of this project, TMH will use several forms of communication to relay information to those it serves. On the official website dedicated to this project — TMHNewER.BlogSpot.com — TMH will provide the latest news on the progress of Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center - Northeast.

Second Annual Battle of the Bands Lincoln High School Students Raise $10,000 for the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center The competition at Lincoln High School’s Jimmy Everett Track was fierce on Friday, April 27, 2012. The battle was not one of sport, but rather one of student bands playing and bringing the community together to raise funds for the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center.

Over 900 people attended Lincoln High School’s second annual Battle of the Bands, which featured twelve Leon County high school bands and over 30 local businesses that sponsored the event with donations of both cash and services. Vendor and service booths surrounded Jimmy Everett Track as the bands “showcased their stuff” on two stages. Activity and excitement filled the infield.

Through the leadership of Lincoln Principal Allen Burch and coordination by the “Battle’s” lead teachers -- Beth Button and Billie Ann Gay -Lincoln High School’s Trojans canvassed the community to raise both dollars and awareness of heart disease. In that effort, the students The “Battle of the Bands” Winner: “Shenanigans” met their set goal of featuring students from Chiles High School – $10,000 and the check Hunter Mobley, Nathan Klawinski, David Ibarra was presented to the and Drew Dietzen TMH Foundation during the “Battle’s” closing ceremony. The Foundation was represented by its President and CEO Paula Fortunas, Development Director Aaron Kinnon and Lisa Mullee, Director of Tallahassee Memorial Cardiovascular Labs, along with Wayne Batchelor, M.D., a cardiologist at Southern Medical Group – one of the event’s leading sponsors.

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Dr. Batchelor, who was the principal speaker, noted: “With heart disease killing more men and women each year than any other disease in the world, including all causes of cancer combined, it is wonderful to witness Lincoln High School dedicating so much time and effort to this worthy cause. The resounding success of the “Battle of the Bands” is clearly the result of the hard work of many.

We thank the Lincoln High School administration, teachers, student body, as well as the event coordinators and sponsors, for supporting TMH in its continued fight against heart disease.”

In response to the insightful and community-minded decision by the Lincoln students, Ms. Mullee said, “I am so proud and excited that Lincoln High School has chosen to serve the community by raising awareness of heart disease and donating to the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center with its specialization in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.”

“With a two-year total topping $17,000, and Lincoln High School’s ongoing commitment to the “Battle of the Bands” and its partnership with the TMH Foundation, the Trojans will be recognized for fighting heart disease,” said Mr. Kinnon. “A particular naming opportunity has not been determined but Lincoln High School will soon be honored in the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center.”

This year’s “Battle” is over, but the war against heart disease continues, and the Lincoln High School Trojans are once again making “Battle” plans for next year. Don’t just sit on the sidelines, plan to come next year and join in the fight – against heart disease!

Wayne Batchelor, M.D., Lisa Mullee, Paula Fortunas and Aaron Kinnon accept Lincoln High School’s gift check on behalf of the TMH Foundation and the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center

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Golden Tribute Donors

LAURIE L. DOZIER, JR., M.D. & FAMILY

THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Susanne and Chris DUDLEY

DEVOE & SHIRLEY MOORE

Barbara & Richard MACARTHUR, M.D.

Southern Specialty Partnership

Charlotte E. MAGUIRE, M.D.

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Diane and Tom Haney, M.D. Ida and William Thompson, M.D. Kelly and Hank Hutchinson, M.D. Hien and Aaron Guyer, M.D. Kristen Harmon Mejia, M.D. and Hector Mejia, M.D. Mary and David Bellamy, M.D. Melissa and Floyd Jaggears, M.D.

Golden Benefactors Kathy and Jim Dahl

Tillie Allen Barbara and John Mahoney, M.D. Elizabeth and Jerry Harris, M.D.

Golden Patrons Bevis Funeral Home Capital City Bank Champion Chevrolet Virginia A. Glass Radiology Associates of Tallahassee RT Electric, LLC Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging Tallahassee Neurological Clinic Tallahassee Surgical Associates University Sales & Service WCTV

Golden Sponsors Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Digestive Disease Clinic Electrotech, LLC Eye Associates of Tallahassee Farmers & Merchants Bank Greenberg Traurig, P.A. J. Smith Lanier & Company James Campbell & Associates Lewis & Thompson Electric LLT Building Corp Marpan Supply Company, Inc. Rosie & Todd Patterson, D.O. Pediatrix Medical Group of Florida, Inc. Proctor Dealerships Residential Elevators Rowe Companies Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci & Colon Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. Anne Lise & Thomas Truman, M.D. Williams Communications, Inc. Wingate Insurance Group, Inc.

Golden Partners Renee & Steve Adriaanse Aristoi AtoBe Kathryn & Brian Ballard Bank of America

Big Bend Hospice Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida H. Logan Brooks, M.D. Carroll & Company Barbara & Jack Carswell CenturyLink Donna & Roger Champion Children’s Cancer Cooperative CMS Imaging Cormatrix Cardiovascular, Inc. C.R. Bard, Inc. Crothall Services Group Andrea & Chris Diamantis Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A. Diversified Investment Advisors Eubanks, Barnett, Fasig & Brooks FBMC Benefits Management Fearington & Smith Flightline Group Florida Hospital Association Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Paula & Tim Fortunas FreemanWhite Architects Fuller, Mitchell, Hood & Stephens, LLC Debbie & William Giudice Judy & Benson Green Judy & Wes Greenwald Martha & Randy Guemple Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates Hancock Bank Health Care REIT Henry, Buchanan, Hudson, Suber Law Firm Lee & Cliff Hinkle Hopping Green & Sams, Attorneys and Counselors Ingram Enterprises John Gandy Events JRA Architects, Inc. LabCorp Kim & Don Lindsey

Mainline Jean & Al McCully, M.D. Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. Vivian & Jason Moore National Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services, Inc. North Florida Nephrology Associates North Florida Women’s Care Angela & Mark O’Bryant Osceola Supply, Inc. Owens & Minor Diane & Riley Palmer Phenopath Pioneer Health Services Prime Meridian Bank Quest Diagnostics Ron Sachs Communications Rudnick Development Russell B. Rainey, M.D. Winnie & David Schmeling Mary & Ray Solomon Southeastern Urological Center, P.A. Southern Fidelity Robert Steinmetz, M.D. SunTrust Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee Community College Foundation Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee Pediatrics, TPCA Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A. Tallahassee Pulmonary Clinic Giles Toole Trane Commercial Services Tri-Eagle Sales United HealthCare Vascular Surgery Associates, P.A. Vause Mechanical Contracting, Inc. Laurie & Claude Walker Nicole & Dean Watson, M.D.

Wells Fargo Advisors Charlene & Fred Williams Anna & Gary Wright Taska & Donald Zorn, M.D.

Golden Supporters Albritton Williams, Inc. Tim Broeseker, M.D. Capital Medical Society Marie Cowart Sue & James Howcroft Lynn & Charles Maitland, M.D. Greta & Mark Mustian Jackie & M.T. Mustian Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee

Community Donations and Ticket Patrons Kathy Atkins-Gunter Allergy & Asthma Diagnostic Kim & J.R. Barnard Carina Beaudoin-Tate Louis Bender Cindy Blair Cindi & Randy Briley Paul Brock Kathy & Jay Brooks Tom Brown Brandi & Richard Campbell Ken Cashin Heather & Austin Cattani Janet Codera Betsy & Cory Couch Patti & Dave Esher Margie Fletcher Diane & John Fogarty, M.D. Kathy Foreman & George English Laura & Edward Forster Marvin Goldstein Gresham Smith & Partners GTO Debbie & Sam Gwaltney

Lisa & John Hamby Laurie & Scott Hartsfield Mollie & Paul Hill Leona Hunt Tyler Huston Igler & Dougherty, P.A. Sue & Tim Juhlin Beth & Tommy Kirkland Patty & John Knap Gentle & Alma Littles, M.D. Roger Luca Shirley & Carl Mahler The Honorable John & Mrs. Jane Marks Tracy & Mark Marple Massage Envy Tallahassee Velma Matthew Chiquita & Avery McKnight Paul & Joan Meek, M.D. Karen Moore Flecia Braswell McCord & Fred McCord Ann & Ted Parke Stephanie Perkins & Paul Harvey LeeAnn & Drew Phillips Sheree & David Porter Ricoh-USA Laurie & Stephan Shelfer Joe Sobodowski Southeastern Therapy Services James Stidham Carroll & James Stockwell, M.D. Lori & Jack Sutherland Brandi & David Thompson Renee Tucker University Family Chiropractic Kristen & Jake VanLandingham Karen Vogter Jeanie Booth & Mark Wallheiser Maria & Mark Yealdhall Judy Zorn

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Paula S. Fortunas President & CEO Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation

Photographs by PhotoGraphique – Shems Hamilton

Protocols for Philanthropy will return in the September/ October issue of Tallahassee Magazine.

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Florida Wine Festival to benefit the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, May 11, 2012 The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science hosted the 10th annual Florida Wine Festival in downtown Tallahassee. Supporters raised a glass to sample several varieties of wine and enjoy an array of savory bites at the Mary Brogan Museum. Many came out to enjoy an evening of delicious drinks and eats and, in the process, showed their unwavering support of the museum. // PHOTOS CAROLINE CONWAY

“The Florida Wine Festival was a complete grassroots effort. From the dedicated Board of Directors, the unwavering sponsors, the committed partners and the cherished friends who helped — the sense of community was demonstrated throughout.

Tallahassee has a giving heart, and when you need that giving heart the most, it will be there for you.”

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Tallahassee Magazine Redesign Unveiling Soriée May 3, 2012 Aloft Hotel hosted a gathering of Tallahassee’s finest in anticipation of the unveiling of Tallahassee Magazine’s larger, new look.

The magazine redesign was an accelerated team effort that wouldn’t have been possible without the participation and support of our fantastic community.

A heartfelt thank you from Brian and the Rowland Publishing team. // PHOTOs GABRIEL GIBSON

“Ralph Lauren was once quoted as saying, ‘Magazines are a window to American culture.’ We embarked on the editorial and creative redesign of Tallahassee Magazine to showcase the fiber of our rapidly changing community … to provide a glimpse into who we are and where, as a community, we are going.”

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Tallahassee Ballet Sisters of the South: Steel Magnolias April 28, 2012 The Tallahassee Ballet’s Annual Divine Sisterhood of the Costume Closet event has become one of Tallahassee’s most anticipated “girl parties” of the year. Women of all ages gathered at Goodwood Museum and Gardens to show off their fancy hats and floral frocks, feast on Southern-style food and armadillo cake and dance the night away. // PHOTOs CAROLINE CONWAY

“The Tallahassee Ballet’s Annual Sisterhood of the Costume Closet ladies night out raises funds to pay for the ballet’s hand-created costumes and sets for each professional caliber production presented in our community.

The ‘Sisters of the South: Steel Magnolias’ themed event was a huge success this year — the ladies had a blast while raising money for a fabulous cause.”

Alison Voorhees, Rian Meadows and Kristy Leparulo

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Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling: Under a Far Eastern Moon

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May 17, 2012 This fundraiser featured delicious food, drinks and live music, under thousands of twinkling lights and trees filled with red paper lanterns. // PHOTOS PROVIDED BY Big Bend Hospice

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Spirit of Youth Gala: Paradise Found April 20, 2012 Boys Town’s Ninth Annual Spirit of Youth Gala helped raise necessary funds to provide healing and hope to 471 abused, neglected and at-risk children in our community.

Boys Town North Florida programs include: evidence-based treatment family homes, foster family services and in-home family services providing life-changing care for children and families. // PHOTOS PROVIDED BY Boys Town of North Florida

“This year’s Spirit of Youth Gala was a tremendous success.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and volunteers, the event was fabulous — raising vital funds for the wonderful programs that Boys Town provides to our local children. The outpouring of community support for these at-risk children is an inspiration to me and my husband, Tyler, and helps to heal their broken hearts.

The smiling faces, daily triumphs and indomitable spirits of the Boys Town kids are a testament to the impact of our fundraising efforts and support.”

Gene Deckerhoff, Suzanne Cognetta, Shannon Bream, Dena Strickland and Kathy and Jim Dahl

— Rhonda Baldock, Gala Chair Gina Weaver, Kelly Pettit, Cindy Sullivan and Mary Jayne Sokolow

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Roberts Sand: Sand Festival March 30-April 1, 2012 Roberts Sand sponsored this fun event with award-winning, nationally-recognized Master Sand Sculptors Bill and Marianne Knight, who created a massive 10-foot-high original sculpture at the Pavilion in Market Square. // PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ROBERTS SAND

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Brehon Ball: 8th Annual Blue Ribbon Bash April 13, 2012 Brehon’s mission is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing services that promote healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect. At this year’s event, guests enjoyed a fun evening of dancing, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The Bash was filled with a variety of “blue” activities, including the Best Dressed in Blue contest. // PHOTOS Lori Magee

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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts Chain of Parks Art Festival April 21–22, 2012 The 12th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival drew tens of thousands of people to Tallahassee’s downtown from around the Big Bend/Southeast region to see over 100 artists who traveled from all over the country to display their original works. Visitors enjoyed beautiful downtown Tallahassee’s live oak-filled parks and enjoyed our beautiful city in the height of spring. With crafts for the kids, live entertainment, local restaurants and caterers, it was a fun-filled event for the entire family.

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From typewriters to Twitter, longtime Capitol reporter Bill Cotterell covered 44 sessions of the Florida Legislature and 10 of the state’s governors before retiring from the Tallahassee Democrat in April.

The longtime statehouse reporter was feted by Gov. Rick Scott at a governor’s mansion reception and later “roasted” by colleagues and friends during a lunch gathering at Goodwood that also featured a video of the state’s five living governors wishing him well. Former Gov. Reubin Askew called Cotterell the “best of the best” and former Gov. Bob Martinez praised him as the “guardian” of state employees.

Cotterell was presented with a proclamation by Scott declaring April 20, 2012, as Bill Cotterell Day in Florida.

Organized by media guru Ron Sachs, the lunch event raised money for an internship at the Democrat and drew many of the town’s notables. Emcee was David Bruns, Cotterell’s former co-worker in the Democrat’s Capitol bureau, and Capitol Press Corps colleague Mike Vasilinda provided the gubernatorial video.

Among those at the event were Ryan Banfill, Mike Bender, Steve Bousquet, Pat Dorsey, Gerald Ensley, Alia Faraj, Tom Feeney, Bob Gabordi, Lisa Hall, John Kennedy, Troy Kinsey, Mary Ellen Klas, Linda Kleindienst, Mary Ann Lindley, Lucy and Dick Morgan, Heidi Otway, Barbara Petersen, Audrey Post, Lilly Rockwell, Mike Sittig, Majorie Turnbull, Michelle and Matt Ubben, Michelle Rehwinkle Vasilinda and Gary Yordon. Groups buying tables included Holland and Knight, TaxWatch and CoreMessage. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

It was a tropical “Paradise Found” at the Spirit of Youth Gala, held April 20 at the University Center Club. WCTV Eyewitness news anchor Julie Montanaro was the evening’s host and sportscaster Gene Deckerhoff, who served as the auctioneer, was not shy about calling, by name, folks in the audience he thought should be bidding.

The event, which supports Boys Town of North Florida, is always superb, but Gala Chair Rhonda Baldock and Development Director Dena Strickland outdid themselves with the evening’s food, fun

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and entertainment. A highlight of the evening was the individually designed centerpieces at each table. Their creators included Stacy Chick, Nancy Digisi, Arlene Conklin, Stephanie Jansen, Cecilia Loeb, Jenny Wright and Meredith Wilson.

On hand to enjoy the meal and entertainment, including youngsters who live at Boys Town, were Drs. Michael and Jana Forsthoefel, Dr. Armand and Suzanne Cognetta, Bill and Mary Moor, Vereen and Leslie Smith and Crawford and Teresa Atkins. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The island theme continued the next evening across town at “A Night in the Tropics,” the annual benefit for 211 Big Bend, held at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. Guests could use “funny money” to play casino games or participate in the two new attractions added to the event. The wine ring toss was the brainchild of Cory Bauserman, who co-chaired the benefit with Jennifer Rupert. Board member Charlie Belvin built a challenging putting green. Many strokes were taken, but it was Paul Amundsen who won and took home a 42-inch flat-screen television.

Long-time supporter Nolia Brandt donated many antique and collectible items to the ever-popular silent auction. Adding to the atmosphere were décor items donated by Donna Smithey and Felina Martin of Eventions. 211 President Randy Nicklaus shared a table sponsored by his wife, realtor Miriam Nicklaus, with his son, Aubrey, and friends Judy and Paul Kleynen and Lloyd and Rosanne Dunkelberger. Also on hand was 211’s new development director, Sheila Horne and her husband, Derek. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones wowed the audience with their amazing musical mastery again this year at the beautiful Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Awed by the performance were Jerome and Joanne Novey, Steve and Su Ecenia, Anne Jolley Byrd, Calynne Hill, Dr. Ken Kato and Nan Nagy and Dr. Larry and Jo Deeb. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Cyndie Kottkamp welcomed friends to her North Carolina-style home for one last “Girls’ Night In” before returning with former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and their son to their main residence in Ft. Myers.

“Mizz Ladies,” as Mrs. Kottkamp refers to her Tallahassee posse, were feted with wine, jeweled costume tiaras and a sumptuous spread prepared by the hostess. Jackson Kottkamp celebrated the end of first grade with pals Colby, John and Matthew while their moms, Courtney Brogan and Emma Rachel Gray swapped-end-of-schoolyear stories. The Kottkamp family’s yellow Labrador retrievers, Jeb and Buddy, eyed the buffet table, which included Chancellor Frank Brogan’s homemade chicken salad and Steve Aldredge’s award-winning blueberry cheesecake.

Others sharing champagne toasts and reminiscing about “Cyndie’s Church on the Porch” were AmyLynne Aldredge, Monesia Brown, Jane Chichetti, Roby Bethke, Dr. Helen Itsios, Connie Kendrick and Florence Snyder. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The Leon County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. recently presented 10 young ladies to the Tallahassee community at the FSU University Center Club at the 41st Annual Debutante Presentation and Ball.

The night began with soft music as friends and family watched

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Akua Yamoah of Lincoln High School was named Miss Debutante 2012. The runners-up were Alriel Gunn and Alexia McKnight of Rickards High School, and Shaakira White of FAMU DRS High School. Other 2012 debutantes include Shenita Anderson, North Florida Christian School; Jessica Bouyer, Chiles High School; Milan Clayton, FAMU DRS High School; Mikalah Harp, Lincoln High School; Marchelle Huff, Lincoln High School; and Daria Leon, Florida High School.

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There are fundraisers, and then there’s the “gold” standard of charitable events, the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Golden Gala, which celebrated its 29th year in April.

Ladies’ skirts went from sky-high minis to gowns with trains, but tuxedos were de rigueur for the guys at the black-tie event themed “A Southern Masterpiece.”

Led by co-chairs Debbie Giudice and Melissa Moore, the design and decorations committee’s handiwork was on display even before you entered the Civic Center, with a floral tableau and a white tent where the night’s signature drink, mint juleps, were served.

The background for the evening’s photo op was painted by several local artists, whose work was on display — and for sale — with a portion of the proceeds going to the Foundation. Mayda Williams coordinated this first-time effort, and participating artists included Debra and Randy Brienen, Brian Chamberlain, Dean Gioia, Pattie Maney, Eluster Richardson and the Tallahassee Watercolor Society.

TMH President and CEO Mark O’Bryant, looking natty in a white tux, worked the crowd during cocktail hour and then welcomed the crowd of about 1,440 along with Foundation President and CEO Paula Fortunas.

Tallahassee’s medical establishment is always a huge supporter of the Gala. Spotted in the crowd were Connie and Dr. Larry Harper, Marsha and Dr. Bob Thornberry, Dr. Dan and Bonnie Davis and Dr. Mike and Tami Franklin. Also there were Dr. Mary and Jeff Swain, Kathleen and Dr. David Smith, Dr. Marilyn Cox, Cat and Dr. Jerry Ford, Suzanne and Dr. Armand Cognetta, Mara and Dr. Chris Rumana, Dr. Bob Rowland and his son, Josh,

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But an abundance of non-medical folks were on hand for the occasion, including Wilson and Brittany Dean, Paul and Mollie Hill, Martha Barnett, Mark Wallheiser and Jeannie Booth, and Erwin and Stefanie Jackson.

Even the mealtime entertainment fit the gala’s theme, as acclaimed entertainer Marvin Goldstein performed on Steinway’s White House “Gold” grand piano, loaned for the occasion by DeVoe and Shirley Moore.

After a delicious dinner featuring Southern roasted veal shank and shrimp with crab stuffing, the crowd adjourned to the Civic Center arena for a concert by country music star Keith Urban. He’s known for his voice and good looks (and his wife, Nicole Kidman, who did not make an appearance), but his high-energy performance also showcased some awesome guitar skills. He rocked the house for more than an hour and had the crowd on their feet and hollering during his encore.

During his spirited rendition of the hit “Kiss the Girl” Urban invited concert-goers onto the stage and later made his way into the delighted crowd, at one point handing over his autographed guitar to a very surprised Brian Blankenship, who was there with fiancé Michelle McCartney. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

April 30th’s Y and Dine to benefit the YMCA was held at the University Center Club. Local restaurants and other food service companies donating a six-course meal with wine pairings included the UCC, Avenue Eat and Drink, Hotel Duval, ARAMARK’s Classic Fare and Catering, Publix’s Aprons Cooking School, 101 Restaurant and Hell’s Kitchen Celebrity Chef participant Joanna Dunn. Spotted enjoying the feast were Natascha Becker, Mel Pope, Kellie and Chris Kraft, Chuck and Katy Urban, Kelly and Marc Reichelderfer, Jim and Jaimi Wacksman, Keith Dean, and Aaron and Elizabeth Boyette. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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In an exercise on how venture capitalism works, five startup companies with ties to Tallahassee’s Innovation Park got the chance to make a pitch to local business luminaries to try and encourage each of them to “invest” $500,000 of “funny” money in their ideas at the inaugural Elevator Pitch Night May 24 at the Governor’s Club. Each company was allowed to make a five-minute presentation and set up a booth.

The two businesses with the most support, BioFront Technologies and Specialized Crystal Processing, took home real money — $15,000 each. The “investors” included Karen Moore, Beth Kirkland, Sue Dick, Barney Bishop, Rick Oppenheim, Warren Jones, county commissioners Kristin Dozier and Akin Akinyemi, Mike Sheridan and JT Burnett. n 204 July–August 2012

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Flavor Tastes Trend Toward Smaller Sweet Treats, but the Explosion of Taste Remains the Same

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By Alexia McKay These days, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Ordering whole cakes and pies for a birthday party or special event is becoming a thing of the past. Today, sweet lovers are asking chefs to make smaller portions of their favorite desserts.

While some may think this is a recent phenomena, the trend of small desserts can be traced back to 18th century France. Petit fours (meaning small oven) were a luxury confection at the time.

“They’re just cute,” says Jean Bates, owner of Lucy and Leo’s Cupcakery, of her modern take on the French treats.

“I think it’s just a quick and easy snack as opposed to a big cupcake.”

Bates offers her customers cake balls, a miniature version of the shop’s regular-sized famed cupcakes comprised of cake and frosting balled together and dipped in chocolate.

“I think you get a variety, you don’t have to make a choice to commit to a entire dessert,” she says.

Across town, pastry chefs Linda Richards and Steve Newman at The Cake Shop are dishing out pint-sized cupcakes.

“They’re very popular at The Cake Shop,” says Richards.

“People come and buy them all day long.”

According to Richards, small cupcakes are the most popular little desserts, accounting for 20 percent of the shop’s sales.

“People come in and get a variety of small desserts,” says Richards. “They’ll get one slice of cheesecake, a couple of cupcakes, a brownie and a raspberry bar. Then, wherever they’re going, … they will have all these choices.”

Don’t confuse a “small” dessert with a “mini.” Small desserts are ones you can finish in three or four bites, says Richards, and the minis in one or two bites.

“I don’t think mini is growing rapidly,” she says. “I do think that people are scaling back from whole cakes and whole pies and buying one slice so they aren’t tempted when they go home to have three or four more slices.”

Small or mini, the trend of shrinking desserts is climbing and cupcakes aren’t the only treats being downsized. Today, folks can stroll into their favorite eatery and find smaller versions of all their favorite desserts on the menu or displayed behind the glass cases.

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“We have a large variety of mini desserts which are sold by the pound,” says Publix spokesman Dwaine Stevens.

According to Stevens, downsized desserts make up just over a third of the dessert sales at Publix. Chocolate-dipped strawberries are one of the most popular, along with petit fours, mini eclairs, cream puffs, cannoli and bite-size brownies.

Many restaurants offer shooters — also known as dessert shots.

Simply put, it’s your favorite sweet stuffed in a tall shot glass.

Heather Johnson, marketing director for a 15-unit franchise of Applebee’s Bar and Grill, says the restaurant acknowledged guests “were craving just a little something sweet to top off their meal.”

For $2.29 each, diners can choose from three tasty shooters — strawberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse and hot fudge sundae.

“Delicious options like dessert shooters and brownie bites with ice cream for $1 are a huge hit with guests because smaller portions with a lower price point make it easy to say yes,” says Johnson.

Olive Garden offers Piccoli Dolci or “little dessert” treats layered with cake, mousse, berries and pastry creams.

Coffee lovers can indulge in Starbucks’ Petites, a line of mini treats introduced last March. They have their choice of birthday cake, rocky road and raspberry truffle cake pops dipped pink or dark chocolate, peanut butter mini cupcakes and red velvet whoopie cakes to go with their hazelnut vanilla latte.

“Starbucks Petites build on the hot culinary mini trend and has been widely embraced by customers as a delicious afternoon treat,” says a Starbucks company spokesperson.

Although desserts may be tiny, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re low cal. Katherin Synder, registered dietitian at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, encourages people to restrain themselves even when ordering little desserts.

“Desserts in general have little or no nutritional value, and they’re usually very high in saturated fats and total fat and calories,” says Synder. “Typically you probably can save calories versus ordering a main dessert, but if you have three of the small desserts, it may be like eating one big dessert.”

Richards says she watches customers weigh out the pros and cons when they’re trying to decide what to purchase. “They think that, ‘Well, I’ll have this one cupcake but I’m not having a whole cake,’” she says. “I think people are being more aware of their

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choices, and what people do say to me is that they eat it and it’s done Cute, delicious, affordable and moderately calorie-filled, these and they don’t have to look at a cake sweet treats are the ultimate for two or three days.” party guests. Clockwise from top While Applebee’s full-sized right: chocolate cake pop custom chocolate chip cookie sundae decoration (price varies $1.75/ weighs in at 1,540 calories, a each–$3.00/each) and vanilla mini chocolate mousse shooter is no cupcake ($.75) from The Cake Shop, vanilla petit four from Publix ($12/ lightweight at 460 calories a pop. lb.), Publix vanilla-filled sprinkled Starbucks’ cake pops and mini cannoli ($12/lb.), peanut butter cupcakes all have less than 200 fudge mini cupcake ($.75) from The calories.

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Others see mini desserts as a growing — and lasting — trend.

Ashante Henry-Owens co-owns With Love Events catering service with her sisters, Kajsa and Quintal. Together, the trio sets up dessert buffets of candy bars, cake pops, shooters, whoopie pies and other little specialty treats, catering weddings and social events in the Tallahassee area.

“I think they’re becoming a trend because it gives people more of an option instead of limiting them to just cake,” says Owens.

Bates attributes much of her success at Lucy and Leo’s Cupcakery to her mini cupcakes. “I think that our success just in smaller dessert portions … is they’re more affordable, and they’re an indulgence that people can have without spending a lot of money or eating a whole lot of food.”

It’s apparent the popularity of small desserts is a gradual trend growing at a steady pace in the minds and taste buds of folks of all ages.

“They’re for kids, office co-workers, a pick-me-up for somebody who’s not happy … somebody who is sick or who’s celebrating something,” says The Cake Shop’s Richards. “They’re for everyone.” n

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What you make on a grill is only limited by your imagination. Grills have a way of coaxing new taste and textures from a dish that can’t be found on traditional stovetops or ovens. Charcoal grills can especially add a nice smoky flavor to any dish.

Thanks to the exploding popularity of outdoor grilling, there are many websites and books developed for grill masters who want to refine their art.

One site, grillinggourmet.com, has tempting recipes, and they’re not all meat and seafood. There are instructions on a corn and arugula salad or grilled pineapple with toasted coconut. One of the most surprising revelations was the ease with which grills can even create delicious desserts, such as a pound cake with espresso chocolate sauce.

Only minimal kitchen prep work is needed for most grill-friendly recipes. It doesn’t matter whether you have charcoal or gas, or you spent $50 or $5,000 on your grill, elegant meals can be prepared with ease.

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Grilling seafood is always a great idea, says Justin Timineri, Florida’s executive chef and culinary ambassador. Make sure your grill is properly prepared, he advises. It should be preheated and the grilling surface should be clean and free of any debris. A welloiled grilling surface will ensure you don’t end up leaving part of your meal behind.

key west margarita grouper Makes 4 servings. 508 calories per serving (with salsa).

Place fillets in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic and olive oil.

Reserve 1/2 cup marinade and set aside. Pour remaining marinade over fillets; cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once. salsa Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar in a medium bowl; season to taste with salt and set aside.

Preheat the grill on medium-high heat.

Remove fillets from marinade, brush tops with oil and season with black pepper. Grill fillets for four to five minutes per side until center is opaque and meat flakes easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to serving plates. In a small saucepan, heat reserved marinade to a simmer; remove from heat and set aside.

Drizzle warm marinade over the fillets and serve with salsa.

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Let's Do Lunch Join us for a tasty tour of Tallahassee lunch You’ll feel quite virtuous eating lunch at the lively café. For starters, it’s located in the community room of downtown’s historic St. John’s Episcopal Church — and the menu includes a great variety of healthful homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. There are a few deviations from your standard restaurant. They only serve lunch on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and it’s cash or check only — no credit cards. There’s a rotating set of color-coded menus featuring four different collections of sandwiches and salads. The soup-andhalf sandwich special costs $6.50, and pretty much any lunch you choose will come in at less than $10. You can just wing it and see what’s on the menu board when you get there (lucky you if you make it on a day when they’re serving She Crab Soup), or go to the St. John’s website (saint-john.org), which lists the week’s menu and specials. Regulars time their visits to avoid the rush of students who amble over from Leon High School. entree Sometimes you’re just craving a juicy slice of prime rib — but you go with the chicken because it’s one of the most expensive things on the menu. at cody’s original roadhouse, you can get your red meat fix with a full-on roasted prime rib of beef meal for just $10.98 on the lunch menu. The 7-ounce cut is a gracious plenty of meat and it comes with salad, a side and a basket of hot, fresh sweet rolls served with cinnamon butter. special treat masa’s Asian take on fried cheesecake is far from ordinary. Cheesecake is rolled into a wonton skin and served over ice cream with fresh strawberries, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Other syrups, including mango, strawberry and kiwi, can be added to this sinfully sweet $6 treat for an extra zesty flavor.

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What do chefs eat on a hot day?

Cypress Executive Chef David Gwynn dives into summer with grilled seafood. “A good hamburger or grilled seafood speaks summertime to me,” the Best of Tallahassee winner said.

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A LA PROVENCE French. A rich décor and graceful atmosphere create a memorable dining experience, offering French-Mediterranean cuisine, including Crepes De Mer and Escargot de Bourgogne. A complimentary amuse bouche, a bite-size appetizer, allows chefs to show off their culinary skills to guests. 1415 Timberlane Road.

(850) 329-6870. $$$ L D

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.

Andrew’s 228 American and Italian. A chic urban restaurant serving signature blends of creative American and Italian cuisine in stylish surroundings. Named one of the Top 20 Restaurants in Florida three years in a row

by Florida Trend. Private rooms are available for banquets and meetings. 228 S. Adams St. (850) 222-3444. $$$ D Anthony’s Wood Fire Grill American and Italian. After 26 years in Betton Place, restaurateur Dick Anthony has returned in a new location with a new menu featuring grilled chicken, steak, fish and hamburgers. Italian favorites that made the original Anthony’s so popular have returned on the “First Loves Second Chances” portion of the dinner menu. 1355 Market St. (850) 224-1447, anthonyswoodfiregrilltallahassee.com. $$ B L D Avenue Eat & Drink American Fusion. A chic restaurant offering a melting pot of flavors fresh from the South, served in scrumptious dining presentations. Sunday brunch is a notto-be-missed treat. 115 E. Park Avenue.

(850) 224-0115. $$$ B L D Cypress Restaurant ★ New Southern. Voted “Best Fine Dining” and “Best Celebration/Special Occasion”

by Tallahassee Magazine readers in 2011.

Sophisticated Southern regional dining in a contemporary, metropolitan setting.

Menu features chef-cut fish and aged meats, fresh in-house preparations, a comprehensive wine list and full bar.

Valet parking available at night. 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 that represent a variety of world cuisines. Heavenly dessert concoctions — voted “Best Dessert” in 2011 by Tallahassee Magazine readers — will please even the most discriminating diner. 1950 Thomasville Road.

(850) 224-9974. $$$ L D Georgio’s American. If George Koikos is in the house, you can count on a visit to your table from him during your meal. His hands-on commitment to quality, food, service and a personal touch have kept his restaurants in business for more than 45 years. 3425 Thomasville Road and 2971 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 877-3211. $$$ D Kitcho Japanese Restaurant Japanese. The specialty here is sushi, but you’ll also find other Japanese specialities, including noodles, tempura and box

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(850) 893-7686. $$ L D Liam’s Restaurant American. Located in historic Downtown Thomasville, Ga., Liam’s serves delicious sustainably sourced, natural, organic foods. The menu changes based upon what the owners find to be the best available ingredients from small artisanal producers. 113 E. Jackson St. (229) 226-9944. $$$ B L D The Melting Pot Fondue. This restaurant offers a variety of fondues including cheese and chocolate dessert. The Melting Pot earned two “Best of” awards in 2010, for “Best Romantic” and “Best Celebration/Special Occasion” restaurant. 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 inhouse chefs. Diners will also enjoy delicious seasonal desserts, nightly food and drink specials and live music on weekends. 1225 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-4956. $$ B L D

Specialty A.J. Sports Bar & Grill ★ American. This hangout spot — named “Best Sports Bar” by Tallahassee Magazine readers in 2011 — is known for its sandwiches, backyard burgers and flavored wings. Watch sports on one of their 50 flat screens, shoot some pool or play darts, and enjoy happy hour. 1800 W. Tennessee St. (850) 681-0731. $ L D Andrew’s Capital Grill and Bar American. Andrew’s, a Downtown landmark for nearly 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. $$ B L D The Egg Café And Eatery ★ American. Made-to-order items using the finest ingredients, cooked to your liking. Voted Tallahassee’s best nine times, including the 2011 awards for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch.” In Evening Rose at 3740 Austin Davis Ave. and 3500 Kinhega Drive. (850) 907-3447. $$ B L

Join us for lunch and dinner at our beautiful location on Apalachee Parkway.

Our steaks are not only the best in Tallahassee, but USDA choice midwestern corn-fed beef, specially selected, aged to our specifications and cut daily. We also serve fresh jumbo shrimp and fish – grilled, blackened or fried. So please join us for lunch and dinner or just meet up for drinks at our fully-stocked bar.

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• Two full liquor bars • FREE wine tasting every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month • Happy Hour every day, including Saturday!

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Moonspin Pizza Pizza. Moonspin offers gourmet pizza and calzones, salads and desserts. Its toppings are fresh from local farms in the South Georgia and Tallahassee area.

113 N. Crawford St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-4488. $ 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 2011. Try their famous Bubble Bread and delicious pasta specials. Catering available. 123 E. 5th Ave. (850) 412-1114. $$ 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

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 2011, 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. $$ L D Jonah’s Fish & Grits American Southern. Soups, salads, pastas and specialty sandwiches focused on fish and seafood with a Southern twist are featured in an alcohol-free, family-friendly atmosphere. Dinner also includes a more extensive selection from their wood-burning grill, including their signature Gingersnap Salmon. Madefrom-scratch hush puppies are a house specialty. 109 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-0508. $$ 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

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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

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Kool Beanz ★ Fusion. As winner of Tallahassee Magazine’s 2011 “Best Locally Owned” and “Best Casual Dining” restaurant, 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

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. $$$ D Sakura Japanese. Sleek interior design mixed with amazing dishes equals a spectacular meal experience. This new and exciting Japanese cuisine rewards not only your taste buds but also your eyes with its beautifully prepared dishes of sushi and other traditional Japanese fare. 1318 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-9991. $$$ 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 downstairs or on the balcony overlooking Midtown. 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 2011. 1240 Thomasville Road, Suite 100. (850) 222-9914 thewinelofttallahassee.net $$ D

Family/Casual Chick-fil-A ★ American. No, there’s not a farm in the back of their restaurant, but one could easily assume it with the fresh, crispy taste of their famous chicken. Voted “Best Fast Food,” Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwiches, salads, wraps and nuggets are an on-thego treat for the ready-to-roll eater. Four Tallahassee locations. $ B L D

LUNA’S ITALIAN FOOD Italian-American. Gourmet deli sandwiches and pasta dishes to take home. Large selection of imported wine, cheeses, sauces and Italian grocery items — plus Italian gelato. 1122 Thomasville Road. (850) 421-5862. $ L

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. 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway.

(850) 894-4110. $$ B 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 2011, Masa repeated wins 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

The Crepevine French Fusion. Delicious signature crepes are stuffed with fillings that make them savory or sweet. You can order from the menu, or create your own.

Breakfast-style crepes are served all day long. The menu at this casual bistro also includes salads and yogurt bowls.

2020 W. Pensacola St., (850) 562-7373; 1304 N. Monroe St., (850) 329-6754. thecrepevine.com $ B L D

Earley’s Kitchen American Southern. For 33 years, Earley’s has been dishing up “good ole Southern” country cooking for breakfast and lunch at its restaurant inside Henry’s Meats. A second location in SouthWood serves fried chicken, pork chops, madefrom-scratch vegetables, desserts and more, as well as a few extra Savannahstyle dishes like shrimp and grits. The SouthWood restaurant also serves a Sunday brunch buffet. 1812 S. Monroe St. (850) 224-7090 and 3196 Merchant’s Row Blvd. (850) 692-3491. $ B L five Guys BURGERS & Fries ★ Burgers. Five Guys was a quick hit with the readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who named its burgers the best in 2010 and 2011. Serving up made-to-order burgers and hot dogs with your choice of Cajun or home-style fries, it’s no wonder this restaurant has customers coming back for more. 1872 Thomasville Road (850) 597-7514 and 3499 Thomasville Road (850) 894-1490. $ L D Hopkins’ Eatery ★ American. Sandwiches, salads, delicious sweets and more. Voted “Best Deli” and once again voted the "Best Place to Have Lunch" by the readers of Tallahassee Magazine in 2011. 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 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 2011. 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 One Fresh Stir Fry American. Choose your cooking style, pick your starch, pick the meat and vegetables and finish up your bowl with sauce and garnish. Toss it in a pan and you have a tasty stir-fry meal, One Fresh style. They also offer a variety of hoagies, sushi, burritos, tacos and barbecue. 1820 N. Monroe St. (850) 422-2111 and 1176 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 580-2111. $ 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 Red Elephant PIZZA AND GRILL ★ American. Enjoy a fresh, fast and filling meal that will satisfy your taste buds and your wallet. The casual atmosphere is perfect for social gatherings with friends and family, say readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who voted Red Elephant “Best Casual Dining” and “Best Family Friendly” restaurant. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy. Suite C-3 (850) 668-7492 and 1872 Thomasville Road Suite A. (850) 222-7492. $ L D Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q ★ Barbecue. Enjoy Sonny’s “feel good” barbecue and special sauces. Voted “Best Barbecue” in 2011. 3101 Dick Wilson Blvd.,

(850) 878-1185; 2707 N. Monroe St. (850) 385-2167 and 1460 Timberlane Road (850) 906-9996. $ L D 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 Wing Stop ★ Wings. Named “Best Wings” winner in 2011, Wing Stop offers freshly made wings sauced and tossed in a choice of nine flavors. Savor something sweet with the Hawaiian sauce or something zesty with the Hickory Smoked BBQ. 1964 W. Tennessee St.. (850) 574-9464; 3111 Mahan Drive (850) 942-9464 and 6668 Thomasville Road (850) 219-9464. $ L D VILLAGE PIZZA AND PASTA Pizza/Pasta. Made-from-scratch New York-style pizza is a favorite at this casual Italian spot, but its mouthwatering pastas with secret marinara sauce are close behind. One of its most popular choices, the Village Special, includes enough fresh toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, broccoli and mozzarella, to satisfy any pizza lover. Not to mention homemade garlic rolls. 1400-33 Village Square Blvd.

(850) 893-9001. $$ L D

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Steak/Seafood BONEFISH GRILL ★ Steak/Seafood. Although a chain, Bonefish works hard to make each restaurant — and each meal — unique with an array of seafood and sauces that can be mixed and matched to diners’ tastes. The restaurant earned 2011 “Best of Tallahassee” honors for its appetizers (Can you say Bang Bang Shrimp?) and the star of its menu, seafood. 3491 Thomasville Road.

(850) 297-0460. $$$ D

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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.

“Great Food, Great Service, Good Value, Good Times.” 301 S. Bronough St. (850) 222-3976. $$ L D Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse ★ Steak. This restaurant specializes in steak — named Tallahassee’s “Best Steakhouse” once again in 2011 — but also serves seafood. Marie Livingston’s has moved to a new location with a sophisticated decor, but the quality and value remain the same.

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. 415 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-6005. $$$ D

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Remembering Our Youngest Patriots When Mom or Dad is in the Military, Children are Called On to Serve, Too

As we celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, barbecues and red, white and blue paraphernalia, we must remember how important it is to be patriotic now as troops continue to fight for our country. Equally important is to remember that their fight is not just theirs — it is also their families’.

Military spouses and children are faced with a daunting task of moving and carrying on with daily life while someone very important risks their life for their safety, and ours as well. Spouses must run the house alone, and children must learn to be flexible and selfless. The life led by military children is certainly unique.

“Brat” is an affectionate term sometimes mistaken as derogatory by civilians. Yet, for military families it’s an admirable term — symbolic of adaptability, worldliness and patriotism. From birth onward, brats absorb military structure, jargon and pride into their fiber.

According to the American Forces Press Service, more than 900,000 children have had one or both parents deploy. Those numbers are made up of “active-duty brats” and “suddenly brats.”

In record numbers, reservists have deployed to war, leaving behind civilian life — and their suddenly military families. Nearby or apart from military installations, support is essential for a hopeful journey.

Tallahassee’s James Dilworth, born at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Mass., has vivid memories of both positive and negative experiences as a military brat.

The hardest part of being a military brat, for him, was the lack of a strong, sentimental bond with his father, a colonel in the Air Force and B-52 pilot. Dilworth recalls being much closer to his mother, who ran the house when his father was away for weeks at a time working in the alert barracks on the base.

“I think that there’s this distance that gets put between people,” he notes, adding that his father’s detachment might have been a protective precaution in case of the worst, or even just a result of all that his father had to see and do to protect his country.

For military children, there’s little hope of growing up in the same neighborhood; Dilworth lived on five different bases before reaching college age. In exchange, however, military children get to see more of the world than many people see in a lifetime. Changing homes a lot also teaches military children how to meet people and socialize.

On average, military children attend six to nine different schools.

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continual challenge, as are missed milestones such as birthdays, games, recitals and more.

Grown-up military “brat” James Sometimes, deployment results in a bratDilworth (right) is related PCS (Permanent Change of Station) shown here with — requiring children to change homes and his son, Jamie, schools until their deployed parent returns. a Florida State Dilworth emphasizes that life as a miliUniversity Army cadet and Military tary child is certainly not all doom and Police reservist. gloom. “I think being a military brat affords you some really interesting opportunities that the average person doesn’t get,” he explains. Dilworth’s own experiences included working on base in the mailroom with his own secret clearance, living in and traveling through Europe as a teenager, and even playing basketball against Michael Jordan.

In addition to the experiences, Dilworth points out the positive character traits that can result from being a military brat: sociability, a high sense of patriotism and discipline. The discipline, he admits, can lead to tendencies bordering on meticulous perfectionism, but at the same time he acknowledges with a laugh that, “In some ways maybe they’re what made me successful in business.” n

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