The Garden Of Love

Tucked away on the edge of US 441, just south of Micanopy, there is a very special resting place for cherished pets, appropriately named the Garden of Love. Sunlight sparkles through centuries-old oak trees that protect the gardens located in the center of the memorial park. In addition to the green of the grass and trees, there are splashes of color everywhere from flowers that ...

The Fall Parade of Homes

The 2002 Fall Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Gainesville Builders Association, will showcase 27 beautiful new homes throughout Alachua County on October 19th & 20th , and October 26th & 27th. The Parade offers an opportunity to look at many new home styles in different locations throughout the county as well as the latest in housing trends, decorative styles, and ...

Framing More Than Art

Pictures, photographs, paintings; a frame is what will define the limits of all these things. The size of the frame and the matting can influence and change the appearance and mood of a piece. With all the many aspects to consider, it’s best to consult a professional. Have you been thinking of framing those snapshots you took last summer, or maybe there’s a print ...

A Pet’s Best Friend

“The new building will become the medical facility,” she said. “I’ll be able to have a much larger waiting room, and provide more variety of food and pet supplies. It will also allow space for neutriceuticals and other natural pet pro There are exciting, new changes going on at the Haile Plantation Animal Clinic. Opened by Dr. Linda McCollough ...

What's in Your Closet?

There is one thing every home owner could use more of – space! Thankfully, the goal of ClosetWorks is to change the way you see and use your space. ClosetWorks is an independent custom closet company that organizes and maximizes the space of your most cluttered areas. The locally family owned company professionally manufactures and installs all of its storage components ...

Letter From the Publisher

Welcome to the Gainesville Today magazine! The first half of this magazine is dedicated to our second annual Pet Issue, and the latter half is for the Gainesville Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes and related home improvement articles. Obviously I am a pet person. I have always enjoyed ...

Paving the Way to a Solid Future

There’s no question that the most significant Gainesville landmark in the late summer and fall is the Swamp. But just across the street there is another special site. The Emerson Alumni Hall has undergone a complete restoration, including brick paver plaza nestled between the new facility and previous ...

Renovations the Robinshore Way

During the last two months, we went through the decision-making involved in determining whether to build new or renovate, and how to choose a contractor. And as we said at the end of last month’s article, the fun part begins now with the design process. The key to a successful design process is ...

Move Up to Progress Corporate Park

This article is one in an ongoing series about Progress Corporate Park and the businesses that now reside there. Progress Corporate Park is located just a few miles north of Gainesville on Highway 441 and is home to more than 25 companies with space available for your business. For a free tour, contact ...

Dance Alive!

What is now the State Touring Company of Florida and the only Florida professional ballet company north of Orlando began as a small regional ballet company made up of very young dancers. The Company now boasts an international flavor and is recognized nationally and internationally! The growth and reputation ...

The Great Steaks of Timber Creek

Tired of fighting Archer Road’s “Restaurant Row” in search of a delicious steak? The great steak house once pointedly missing from Northwest Gainesville has emerged, and has brought a much-desired taste to the area. Timber Creek Steakhouse, located in Timber Village at 39th Avenue ...