Publisher's Letter

Welcome to Gainesville Today, Gainesville’s Monthly Free Magazine! It’s that time of year again. This month our cover is graced with one of the autos of Palm Chrysler Suburu and the quarterback for their team, Tom Grimm. Their ad man in his “day ...

Five Star Team

This team is dedicated to making your experience positive, from buying to service. www.palmchryslersubaru.com To be successful, a car dealership has to do two things well – sell vehicles and take care of them after the sale is done. One Gainesville dealership ...

Outstanding Achievements

Learn about a professional in our area who is available to help local businesses. www.johnspence.com A resource, right here in Gainesville, has built an international reputation successfully providing direction and support to some of the biggest and best companies. John ...

Best of the Best

Editor’s Note: Thank you for the hundreds of entries to Gainesville Today’s BEST OF THE BEST. We can see that our readers enjoy businesses all over town. The categories that have more than one listing were ties. Congratulations to all who were selected! Florist: Crevasses, Floral Expressions ...

For Your Health

Shands hospital is providing Healthy Tailgating Tips. It’s that time of year again when masses of orange and blue swarm around Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. However, getting sick from improperly handled food can spoil any good tailgating experience. ...

Giving Gators

Check out this great website for people who are interested in volunteering. www.volunteergateway.org Now there is a computer-based system, enabling volunteers to search for up-to-date opportunities that match his or her specific needs. The concept of the Gateway is ...

Success from the Swamp

Gator Shades A sun-shielding sports hat - the product of imaginative thinking by College of Nursing Eminent Scholar Dr. Carol Reed Ash. The hat is now marketed commercially as an aid to prevention of skin cancer, a major problem in sunny Florida. ...

Weddings in Gator Country

Read about weddings for Gator fans and see some photos of fun Gator ideas. The ring is on your finger, the date is set, and you are ready to plan the wedding of your dreams … or at least you think that they are your dreams. It is all too easy to get caught up in the ...

Above the Crowd

Pride and Leadership shows with this man and his team.   When buying or selling a home the key is to find a Realtor with strong community ties, who, at the same time, is backed by a large organization. One entity that really fits the bill is RE/MAX. The proof ...

Gainesville Campus Earns Bragging Rights

Find out about a world-renowned computer training center located right here in our city. www.nhgainesville.com The Gainesville New Horizons Campus was recently ranked as the number two Microsoft Technical Education Center among all centers in the world. Also, ...

Our Local Government

Sheriff Oelrich tells us about ASO. www.alachuasheriff.org Greetings. I’m Alachua County Sheriff Steve Oelrich and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about your Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO). Since 1841, ASO has provided a law enforcement ...

Your Legal Rights, Part 3

Helpful information concerning automobiles. www.lawyers.com/carteranddrylie If you own a motor vehicle, operate it carelessly and cause personal injury or property damage, you are responsible for your actions. However, there are many other circumstances where you may be ...

Spa Royale

A new spa is here, with services for you alone, or even private parties. www.sparoyale.net Replenish and renew yourself at Spa Royale, Gainesville’s newest and most luxurious Day Spa! We believe everyone needs to take time out and pamper themselves because we ALL ...

Gator Watch

Gator volleyball, Fun for the whole family. www.gatorzone.com/volleyball One of Gainesville’s best family activities also happens to be an opportunity to see some of the best athletes in the country – Gator volleyball. That’s right – Gator volleyball! ...

Other Family Members

Our pet section begins with information on a wonderful organization, No More Homeless Pets. www.maddiesfund.org The No More Homeless Pets Coalition was created by a group of concerned individuals in 2001. Upon taking the position of Director of Alachua County Animal Services, ...

Rooted in Our City of Trees

Find out about an environmental organization located in Gainesville with national recognition. www.treeo.ufl.edu Tucked behind Kanapaha Park in southwest Gainesville, the University of Florida Center for Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) ...

People Helping People

Learn about the benefits of Altrusa house, and what they do to help our older citizens. Arecent University of Florida report has dispelled one of the most common myths on aging. The media, and our own fears, would have us believe that most Americans end up living in a nursing ...

Creative Cuisine

BRUNSWICK STEW Brunswick Stew is known all over the southern United States. It is very versatile as you can put just about anything in it. If you ever travel to Brunswick, Georgia, stop by the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. They have a giant iron kettle ...

Diversions

ART CLUBS OUTDOOR MARKETS SPECIAL EVENTS THEATER   ART ART IN THE AIRPORT—Exhibit: The Art in the Airport exhibition features: “Many Faces,” showing paintings by Carlotta Daniels, pastels by Adria Klausner and watercolors by Elsa Kula. ...

Meeting Our Neighbors

One of our special Gator neighbors is featured this month. Gator fans are watching their favorite football team and they grimace as they see one of the players fall to the turf clutching at his leg, arm or shoulder. “Hey, there goes my doctor!” is ...

Albert and Alberta

A statue of two ambassadors of the University of Florida was revealed in a ceremony held August 27, 2003 at the UF Gator Club Plaza next to Emerson Alumni Hall. However, the bronze representatives weren’t wearing a suit and tie like most of the statues around ...