Doug Blackburn
Tallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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Past articles by Doug:
In times like these, I miss my beer buddy all the more
Perk initially labeled me a “beer snob” when I started writing the Got Beer? column in 2006. I agreed with him. → Read More
From the archives: Professional foodie Anthony Bourdain has fire in the belly
Bourdain, who passed away Thursday of apparent suicide, visited FSU in 2011. → Read More
A toast to Ology: Hip new brewery has hoppy flavor
A one-time garage just west of Monroe Street on 6th Avenue, the brewery, bar and tasting room have a hip, welcoming vibe. → Read More
Hoppy days: Tallahassee craft beer scene is bustling
Beer enthusiasts know there’s no substitute for fresh beer, that there’s nothing better than an ale that’s been poured mere yards away from where it was brewed. → Read More
FAMU senior finds direction on journey to graduation
These are heady days for Damon Arnold, who will graduate Friday from FAMU, the first in his family to earn a college degree. → Read More
Blackburn on beer: Another day, another new brewery in Tallahassee
Tallahassee's burgeoning craft beer scene has yet another new player: Lake Tribe Brewing Co. → Read More
Lawmaker aims to allow guns on campus
FSU President Thrasher opposses the legislation. → Read More
Campus notes: BOG extends deadline for BOT applications
A weekly roundup. → Read More
FSU making headway on $1-billion goal
The university has secured more than $630 million in gifts and commitments. → Read More
Thrasher eager to improve FSU's image
President proposese a speaker's bureau led by trustees. → Read More
FSU evolving under Thrasher
Proud graduate settling in as president. → Read More
FSU, FAMU respond to engineering college study
The State University System’s Board of Governors has pushed back the deadline to Jan. 12 for a final report from the consulting firm hired to conduct an in-depth analysis of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. California-based Collaborative Braintrust (CBT) had been scheduled to submit a final report by Dec. 19. CBT’s draft report, received by BOG in mid-November, estimated it could cost as… → Read More
Want to fly a drone? New FSU program will teach you how
Certificate program begins in January. → Read More
FSU teacher resigns following Facebook posts that included gay slur
Business school teacher says she's embarrassed by incident. → Read More
FAMU trustees: What is our brand?
Most of $1 million already spent. → Read More
FAMU names new vice president for research
Exactly one week after naming a new provost at Florida A&M University, President Elmira Mangum has announced the hire of a new vice president of research. Mangum earlier today said that Timothy Moore, an associate vice president at Auburn University, will start Jan. 1 as FAMU's vice president for research. He replaces Ken Redda, who is retiring at the end of the fall semester. At Auburn, Moore… → Read More
United Way CEO Mitchell joining TCC
Heather Mitchell, president and CEO of United Way of the Big Bend for almost three years, is stepping down to be vice president for resource development at Tallahassee Community College. She will also be executive director of the TCC Foundation. Mitchell’s move was announced during a UWBB board conference call this morning. “I just think it’s the right time. We’ve accomplished so much in the… → Read More
O'Donnell 'personifies' FSU student entrepreneur
FSU senior has established two businesses. → Read More
Thrasher meets with Board of Trustees as classes resume
Florida State University President John Thrasher wanted to see his alma mater return to normal on Friday, despite the horrific incident on campus early Thursday morning that forced the university to cancel classes and close Strozier Library, site of the shooting that put two FSU students in the hospital and left the gunman dead outside. But Thrasher acknowledged Friday that there was nothing… → Read More
Thrasher races back to FSU following shooting
The ninth day of John Thrasher’s presidency at Florida State University was one he hopes he never has to repeat. It began a few minutes after one in the morning when Thrasher and his wife, Jean, were startled by the phone ringing in their room at the boutique Dylan Hotel in midtown New York City. David Coburn, husband of FSU Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Coburn and a close friend of… → Read More