HillCrest–The Modern Mayberry

Picture a home with a balcony and front porch overlooking tree-lined streets that are pedestrian friendly – almost like something out of the last half of the 19th century. And inside the home there are features so modern it would be hard to duplicate them anywhere else in the area.Finding such a place in Gainesville was impossible – until now. But HillCrest ...

Housing ... an Investment in the Future

Housing is, by far, the most important single asset on the household balance sheet. The market value of homes owned by U.S. households now stands at nearly $12 trillion. This marks an increase of 50 percent over the past 5 years, reflecting a large volume of housing production as well as solid rates of ...

Move Up to Progress Corporate Park

Starting with technology developed at the University of Florida, one Progress Corporate Park company has grown to be an example of what can happen when science is nurtured and given a chance to mature. Regeneration Technologies, Inc. has become one of the leaders in the United States on tissue-based innovations for the repair of human bone and other tissue. ...

BID Farewell by Marielena Santana

These words will resonate throughout the city of Gainesville, when its 59 most beloved residents will be sold at auction. The 100-pound, 5-foot-tall gator statues, part of the Gator Trails public art project, will be auctioned off at Gator Trails LIVE! on April 12 at the Downtown Community Plaza. To the surprise of many Gainesville residents, ...

Gatorfood.com

So you want steak, and she wants sushi, but you both want to keep it simple and enjoy a night in. So how do you enjoy the delicious foods from your favorite restaurants without having to leave home? Call 379-FOOD or hop onto the internet, and click on gatorfood.com. Gatorfood.com is a unique delivery service, which provides you with your favorite restaurant ...

Prevention Awareness

Is the coach of your child’s sports team certified in CPR? Does the children’s equipment fit properly and securely? Is there a first-aid box on the site of all team practices and games? If you were unsure to any of these questions, you fall in the line of those that the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation hopes to target. The National Youth ...

If It Doesn’t Hurt, Why Fix It?

How many times have you heard a friend, relative, or maybe even yourself utter this very common question? It is a perfectly normal response. Your dentist has just informed you that you have a problem; perhaps a cavity, gum disease, a cracked tooth, or a failing filling. The automatic response in many cases is: “It isn’t hurting me, so how can it be ...

A Man of Many Words

Companies, non-profits, government entities or individuals in North Central Florida that are trying to organize their message and get it out there, can look to a unique public relations agency that does not fit the traditional mold. David Greenberg Communications, Inc., which has been operating ...

Downtown Athletic Club

When you think of Downtown Gainesville, you might think of fine dining and shops. But tucked away behind the Hippodrome Theater is the Downtown Athletic Club of Gainesville, Inc. “Our club is surrounded by unique businesses and residential areas,” says manager Jeff Plasschaert. People who live ...

Oh No, I’ve Been Towed!

It is a nightmare for people and is occurring more and more often. You go out to your car in the morning or after a long day of work and it is gone. The first thought is that it was stolen, but then there’s that sign with the words “Roam Towing.” The nightmare may be about to get a lot worse or maybe not. It all depends on which towing company ...