Bringing Back Life

Organ, Bone Marrow Donation Program This touching story shows the importance one person can make in another's life. www.themarrowfoundation.org On Wednesday, February 11, two women related by generosity, genetics and good fortune met for the first time during the national press launch for the seventh annual Saturn National Donor Day (SNDD). SNDD has significantly impacted ...

For Your Health

UF Shands Surgery Procedure Overview Shands HealthCare provides information on a revolutionary new procedure performed by UF surgeons. A rare procedure to redirect blood flow to the liver has been performed by University of Florida surgeons at Shands Children’s Hospital at UF. REX is a simple term that refers to the anatomical location where the shunt is placed to move ...

Gator Watch

Gator Baseball and Softball Recruiting Read about the challenges of the coaches and their abilities to bring in the elite. HOMEGROWN TALENT! That’s the key for the three state powerhouses in football – Florida, Miami and Florida State. Well, the same is true in two other sports as well – baseball and softball. Coach Pat McMahon’s UF baseball team is ...

Meeting Neighbors

Gainesville Raceway - the man behind Gator Nationals Meet the man behind the races, including GatorNationals. LIKE MICHAEL CORLEONE in the Godfather movies, Don Robertson wanted out, but they kept bringing him back again. The only difference is that Robertson doesn’t regret for one minute that they pulled him back in as the general manager of Gainesville Raceway. Robertson ...

Publisher's Letter

What's New - Gainesville Today We are proud of this month’s publication as it features an internationally recognized dental team that provides local high quality care. If you have never visited the practice of Exceptional Dentistry it is worth your time to see what is available right here on Newberry Road. These leading dentists, and their dedicated team are truly exceptional, ...

Spotlight on Youth

Corner Drug Store Youth Program - Gainesville Florida A positive, uplifting event by the Corner Drug Store will showcase young talent. THE CORNER DRUG STORE, long associated with the concept of helping youth who are struggling in our society, will showcase the talents of a group of our community’s brightest future stars in its fifth-annual . Some of the area’s ...

Extreme Smile Makeovers

If you have ever wanted a smile makeover, read about the leaders of Exceptional Dentistry, with their advanced training and special attention to comfort. www.exceptionaldentistry.org Why is the television show, Extreme Makeovers, so successful? Perhaps ...

Our Good Neighbor

Learn about the giving nature and community interest of Perry McGriff, as well as his many achievements. www.statefarm.com In 1962, Perry C. McGriff Jr. started from scratch. Indeed, the term used by State Farm Insurance was that ...

Quick Quality Car Care

Award winning service adds convenience of quick car care. With so many automobile dealerships to choose from for sales or service, selecting is not an easy task. But the folks at Prestige Lincoln- Mercury have come up with some ways to ...

Diversions

ART CLUBS OUTDOOR MARKETS SPECIAL EVENTS THEATER   ART ART IN THE AIRPORT—ARTSREACH Exhibit: "Animal Fantasies" - mixed media by Barbara Sharp Matusik, show runs through May 7. More info 334-5064. ART IN CITY HALL—The Art in City Hall exhibition ...

Blending a Common Cause

Learn about the Gainesville Garden Club and their many goals. GAINESVILLE GARDEN Club (GGC) started in September 1924, when several gardeners wanted to put forth efforts to make a better community, most of which had to do with gardening. However, human need ...

Colonoscopy - Just Do It

Meet this cancer survivor with information you may not know about a colonoscopy. MARCH IS NATIONAL Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that approximately 130,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year ...

Hospice

This wonderful organization has been helping dreams come true for years. See how they helped this couple. TOUCHING LIVES of those facing life’s most difficult times for the past 25 years. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hospice of North Central Florida. ...

Visit Saint Augustine

Find out more about what is special in the oldest city in America. www.conch-house.com If you’re looking for a Caribbean dining and resort experience, don’t hop on a plane or plan a cruise – simply head over to The Conch House in St. Augustine. ...

Creative Cuisine

Our thanks to Danielas this month for providing recipes of some scrumptious dishes. THIS MONTH'S mouthwatering dishes are sure to please any gourmet or special occasion. The head Chef is Sean Kane, who is a Scotsman, has worked around the country and found ...