Digestive Disease Associates

OVER THE YEARS, there have been radical advances in medicine leading to longer, healthier lives. A portion of those advances come in the form of early detection and treatment of digestive disorders. Digestive Disease Associates includes ten physicians along with a nurse practitioner and physician assistant who make it their business to keep up with medical advances in the digestive ...

2004 Year Long Calender

May 1:Williston Arts & Crafts Festival Williston 528-2000. 1 & 2: Pioneer Days High Springs (386) 454-3120. 8: Kids Fest Gainesville 374-5060 8:Windsor Zucchini Festival Windsor 372-7812. 14 - 16: 25th Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival Gainesville 372-0216. 28 – 30: Florida Folk Festival Stephen Foster Center White Springs 1-877-635-3655. June 4 – ...

Personally More

Personally More, Gainesville, FL   ABOUT FACE & MORE. And more. And more. From revitalizing foot soaks, facials, and tranquil massages, the list of personal spa services available at About Face & More seems endless. “Coming in for a treatment benefits your mind and body. Not only do our clients get to indulge and de-stress while they’re here, they ...

Discover Alachua

, Gainesville, FL   ALACHUA has grown into one of the best small towns in North Central Florida. You can sip lemonade at a cyber café, enjoy gourmet coffee, dine on true southern home-cooking or experience a steak in a wild west atmosphere. If you are looking for sweets then Alachua has your dish! Famous coconut cake, tart key lime pie, ice cream cones and jelly ...

Dining Alachua Style

Dining Alachua Style, Gainesville, FL     Mulberry Landing HAVING LUNCH from the buffet at Mulberry landing is like sitting down at Grandma’s for a delicious home cooked meal. The fried chicken is crispy, moist and tender to the bone. Mashed potatoes, made with real potatoes, and hand breaded fried okra compliment the rest of the buffet. Garden fresh vegetables, ...

Discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches

Discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches, Gainesville, FL   AS SUMMER’S HEAT BEGINS to fade from the beaches, St. Augustinians begin preparing for another special season – Halloween! In an ancient city where ghost tours and mysterious happenings are a nightly occurrence, Halloween is always a special time of year. This year’s events are sure ...

Balanced Body Pilates

- Gainesville Florida   ANYTIME you can say Gainesville has the nation’s largest center for anything, it must be something special; and with nine Pilates-trained physical therapists in a 6,500-square-foot facility, is the largest center for Pilatesbased physical therapy in the United States. The success of Pilates can be seen in its clients. “Doctors have ...

Everyone is Important

Beverly Hill, Gainesville, FL Beverly Hill Retires from Public Office. BEVERLY HILL will retire from public office following the November elections, but she’s not counting the days. That’s because Hill, who was a Gainesville city commissioner for six years, before serving the last 12 as Supervisor of Elections, has one of her biggest voter projects facing her during ...

Bosshardt Realty Services

, Gainesville, FL Longleaf Village WELCOME TO Longleaf Village, southwest Gainesville’s newest master- planned swim and tennis community. Conveniently located off Archer Road, Longleaf Village will offer residents a variety of neighborhood amenities including a park, pool, recreation area and a large exercise facility. Longleaf Village offers a wide range of architectural ...

Builder of the Month Tommy Williams

, Gainesville, FL TOMMY WILLIAMS’ first contracting job was initiated by his father, when he suggested to him that he contract to build his own home. As he is a farmer, with a degree in agriculture, he built his home with the pride and craftsmanship he desired for his family. While building his own home he found he had a knack for it. He soon began to build a few more homes ...

  Area Carpet Cleaner Expands to Meet Market Demands

Area Carpet Cleaner Expands to Meet Market Demands , Gainesville, FL   Cigarette smoke in the fibers of the carpet, a nasty wine stain on the dining room rug, pet odors on the carpet-not all carpet cleaners are effective, warns Jonathan Dreyer, owner of Dreyer’s Carpet Care, a residential and commercial firm that has been servicing Gainesville-area customers since ...

ComSys

- Gainesville Florida Cost Effective Solutions BUSINESS GROWTH, relocation or expansion….this may be the perfect time to enhance your business’ telecommunications. In North Central Florida, there’s no better answer than Communication Systems Inc. – which has been providing innovative and cost effective solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses ...

Now That's Italian

Italian Bruschetta Coiy Gambzroni

Gravad Laks (Cured Salmon)

Creative Cuisine, Gainesville, FL Not Your Average Dinner... THANKS GO out this month to Chef Israel of dinner for sharing this month’s recipe. We would also like to congratulate them on opening their newest location in Thornebrook Village. This appetizer is just one of the many exciting dishes created nightly by Chef Israel and Chef Chris. At dinner, no matter what dish ...

daba designworks

- Gainesville Florida   dABA DESIGNWORKS is a custom screen printing and sign works company. Dana Patton and Barbara Hendrix started six years ago and enjoy the variety of work their business has to offer. “We work with individuals as well as corporate accounts. There is no one target customer, they’re all important,” explains Patton. “We are ...

Denim & Diamonds

People Helping People, Gainesville, FL More than Fashion A WESTERN THEMED night of music, food, fun and charity characterizes the fundraising event. The American Cancer Society has many fundraisers, but this event is “the most fun in Gainesville,” said Julie Ecker, this year’s event co-chair. There are gaming tables, live music, a silent auction, and a live ...

Helping the Whole Family SMILE

, Gainesville, FL Tooth-Colored filings aren't just asthetic DR. JOHN VAIRO and Dr. Jason Mounts are offering patients the latest in tooth restoration and dental health. One of their recent changes is that they will be placing composite resin fillings exclusively and will no longer place silver/amalgam fillings. Many people may not be aware of the many benefits of composite ...

Creative Cuisine - Cabana Cove Caribbean Grille

Nutty Professor Recipe from the Cabana Cove Caribbean Grille, Gainesville, FL Creative Cuisine - Cabana Cove Caribbean Grille THANKS GO OUT to Key West native and restauranteur, Rob Hernandez of Cabana Cove Caribbean Grille for sharing this month’s recipe. Located on 43rd Street behind Garden Gate Nursery, Cabana Cove is Gainesville’s escape to the islands. Whether ...

Dining

Gainesville Florida It's All About the Options. MANY LONG-TIME residents can remember when dining here meant one or two elegant downtown restaurants, a handful of chains or the quick places near UF. Today, you can find almost anything to eat and now have the choice between several options, ranging from fast-food to five-star. The selection of restaurants today includes places ...

Dining Options

Dining Options, Gainesville, FL   IN GAINESVILLE and the surrounding areas, people can find almost anything to eat, with choices ranging from fast-food to five-star, and even delivery of five-star. The variety of restaurants can delight any taste buds. Ethnic choices include Cajun, Caribbean, Chinese, Cuban, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, ...

A Dream House Like no Other

A Dream House Like no Other, Gainesville, FL SITUATED ON 7.5 acres off Southwest Williston Road in Gainesville, the 2.5 million dollar Sullivan home sits on soil owned by the Sullivan family for several generations. Styles of Southwest, Modern, Mediterranean, and Contemporary merge and take a shape of their own in a unique style that’s closer to Eclectic than anything else. ...

Feel the Power

Dreyer's Carpet Cleaning - Gainesville Florida "...removing nasty stains, pet odors and other dirt from Gainesville-area carpets since 1979. AN ACCIDENT ON that brandnew, or even 10-year-old, carpet by the dog or a toddler does not mean that there’s a stain that a homeowner has to live with for life. There is a solution that will make that carpet look like it was ...

Dr. David Saunders, M.D.

Dr. David Saunders M.D. - Gainesville Florida Expert Care Individualized Attention WITH MANY health care providers to choose from, it is often hard to know whom to choose. Knowing the medical professionals in the community and what they have to offer is a great way to take a pro-active approach to health care. David S. Saunders, M.D., a board certified General Surgeon, provides ...

European Village

European Village, Gainesville, FL   THE EUROPEAN Village in Palm Coast, Florida is the realization of a dream created by visionary thinker, Peter C. Roehr. As a European, he imagined developing a community in the United States that combined the wonders of America with the charm of Europe. In 1999, Roehr and his partner, Valente Espinosa, invested in the town of Palm Coast ...

Exceptional Dentistry

, Gainesville, FL CHOOSING which dentist to use can be an overwhelming task, particularly for specialized treatment. Many people seek a dentist with excellent training and skills. Others feel that personality and "bedside manner" are very important to feel comfortable. With Exceptional Dentistry, not only is there one dentist with all of the above criteria, but there ...

On the Fast Track

University of Florida Track Team, Gainesville, FL University of Florida's Track Team THE UNIVERSITY of Florida track and field teams are rich in tradition. On both the men’s and women’s side, we have seen athletes who have gone on to national and international championships – and even a few Olympic gold medals. This year’s teams are no exception. Many ...

On-Call with Fire Rescue's Engine Two

Gainesville's Fire Rescue Engine Two, Gainesville, FL unlike these Hollywood Actors who merely play the role of firefighters... ON OCTOBER 1, 2004, a true-to-life drama about the brave Baltimore, MD fire department will premiere in movie theaters across the nation,“Ladder 49,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta. Both actors have strong ties to the North Central ...

First Choice Cleaning Services

- Gainesville Florida   RASA AND HANNAH Dasa own . Rasa is from India and moved to America 13 years ago. They started their company September 30, 2000, and began with only pressure-washing homes. Their former name was First Choice Pressure Washing. Then they expanded to an interior cleaning service as well as exterior. In 2001, Rasa and Hannah were the only employees ...

The Frame Factory

- Gainesville Florida Thousands of Frames to Choose From THE UNIQUENESS of this store greets you as you cross the threshold. Zoie and Jaeda, resident Great Danes and official Frame Factory greeters, welcome all who enter with a friendly sniff and a wag. Trish Zylinski, owner of Frame Factory, brings her two Danes to work everyday where they have made themselves at home and added ...

Builder of the Month - TONEY Sullivan Construction

TONEY Sullivan Construction, Gainesville, FL IF HOME IS where the heart is, it starts with Toney Sullivan Construction, a family in the building business, building homes for families. When you work with Toney Sullivan Construction, you don’t get one general contractor, you get three. There’s the original Toney, his daughter, Christy, and his son, Toney II. Together ...

Gainesville Ford - Mitsubishi

Gainesville FORD Mitsubishi - Gainesville FL   JANUARY 23 marked the 21st year that Children’s Home Society of Florida recognizes a local community member or group for their contributions to improving the lives of neglected and abused children throughout Florida. The 2003 R. David Thomas (founder of Wendy’s, deceased) Child Advocate Award recipient is Joe Alvarez, ...

GatorFood.com MANIA

GatorFood.com Mania, FL, Gainesville, FL Finally- a solution to dining out without actually going out   AS MANY GAINESVILLE residents are quickly discovering, you don’t have to actually go to your favorite restaurants because your favorite restaurants can come to you. Imagine having anything from deli subs or barbecue to baked brie or Linguini Pescatore from local ...

Spreading the Word on Gator Paint

Gator Paint, Gainesville, FL Spreading the Word on Gator Paint   WITH AN UNDYING focus on customer service and quality products, the folks who own and run Gator Paint have developed a loyal customer base and a growing business. Last year, Gator Paint earned over a million dollars in sales. “We know the painting business,” says Owner Donny Benson. “We ...

Family Goals

Women's Gator Soccer - , Gainesville, FL By David Greenberg A DECADE APART, TWO SISTERS have turned out to be leaders on the University of Florida soccer team. While Stephanie Freeman says she debated following her older sister, Melanie, as well as a brother, Mark, to UF, she knows she made the right decision. Melanie Freeman had transferred to UF from Central Florida in ...

Global Gators

Global Gators, Gainesville, FL   OUR WORLD –of which Gainesville is a part – faces global opportunities and challenges that are unprecedented and complex. International, global and transnational phenomena are increasing rapidly and affect all people, whether or not they are engaged in “international activities”. We must better understand diversity ...

People Helping People Go Red

Go Red for American Heart Month and the American Heart Association People Helping People Go Red RED…it’s the color of love, the color of passion and the color of change. February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association encourages you to GO RED! Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. Your heart tells you when you’re in love, hurt ...

Going the Extra Mile

, Gainesville, FL Blue Water Bay goes that extra mile to make the short drive worth your while. AFTER BURNING down, Blue Water Bay has now rebuilt and reopened its doors. Byron Terwillager, the mellow, creative owner, rebuilt the restaurant in a long 18 months but it has been worth the wait. As this restaurant continues to evolve, those of us who find ultimate pleasure in a ...

Get Moving and

Wellness and Body, Gainesville, FL Have Fun   MORE AND MORE we are seeing reports of the growing problem of obesity as it relates to disease. Researchers have determined that it is a health problem, and approximately 280,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are related to obesity. While it has been scientifically determined that obesity is much more than a ...

Health Care

Gainesville's variety of medical facilities helps to promote communitie's economy.   RESIDENTS OF North Central Florida have access to some of the best health care in the United States. In fact, the medical community and its satellite industries is an excellent complement to the university when it comes to driving the community’s economic engine. The Gainesville ...

Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat, Gainesville, FL   THERE IS NOTHING like sitting in the stands, cheering and watching Gator football. However, many of us know how hot Ben Hill Griffin Stadium can get, especially during the afternoon games. If you are concerned about reactions to the heat while at the stadium, there are First Aid Stations in the following locations: South End Zone- 2nd ...

Personal Retreat

Personal Retreat, Gainesville, FL By Linda Becnel SAVVY HOMEOWNERS recognize the value of comfort and luxury at home. Not only do they enjoy it now, but it increases the value of their home in the long run. Because of this trend and the competitive market, previously out-of-reach designer products are available at within-reach prices. But where do you begin? Believe it or ...

Horses Helping People

, Gainesville, FL   BRANDY CULPEPPER was born on December 31, 1979, in her parents' car on a bridge over the St. John's River in Jacksonville, on the way to the hospital for the delivery. Brandy's umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck, causing a lack of oxygen to her brain. This caused Brandy to have cerebral palsy and developmental delays. Brandy was pretty sick ...

Interior Decorating Tips

Interior Decorating by Claudia Clark, Gainesville, FL Creating With Your Imagination INTERIOR DECORATING is in the minds of many homeowners these days. Gainesville Today is thrilled to give our readers some helpful tips for their homes. First, think of what your priorities are; is it the room people walk into first, or maybe your bedroom? That should be the room to focus ...

Klaus Fine Jewelry

, Gainesville, FL   Who says little boxes aren’t exciting? When a woman receives a signature green-marbled gift box from she knows something spectacular awaits here. This is the year of the intimate gift. Hey guys – skip the electronics and bathrobes and give her a gift of jewelry that she will treasure for a lifetime. Romance her with beautiful jewels from ...

Johnston Photography

- Gainesville Florida   FOR DAVID Johnston, getting into the family business always seemed like the right choice. He just never dreamed the business would change as much as it has. opened its doors in Gainesville in 1960. Back then, it was less complicated. Now Johnston runs a high tech digital studio. “Digital photography is a lot more powerful, and it allows us ...

John J. Patino

- Gainesville Florida Attorney at Law A HISPANIC graduate from the University of Florida – Levin College of Law practicing law in the Gainesville area is bringing to the Hispanic community a unique combination of skills and experience. His main goal is to make the hiring of an attorney an easy and comfortable experience. Attorney has been practicing in the Gainesville ...

The Liquor & Wine Shoppe at Jonesville

A SHOP WHERE EVERYBODY knows your name? It’s The Liquor & Wine Shoppe at Jonesville. It’s a real neighborhood store, emphasizing not just a friendly atmosphere but personal and professional service to boot. Jamie McMahon purchased the shop in October of last year and enjoys not just the ins and outs of the business but her customers as well. “It’s ...

Mitch Glaeser and the MEGAbook

Mitch Glaeser, King of the Yellow Pages, Gainesville, FL   MUCH LIKE the fabled King Midas, Mitch Glaeser seems to have a magic touch when it comes to turning the ordinary into gold. However, the similarities end there. Unlike the greedy King Midas, Mitch Glaeser is a benevolent community activist who challenges others to step up to the plate and do their part. This ...

Bringing in the New Generation

, Gainesville, FL Kropp Mortgage, Inc. FOR THE KROPPS, their company is more than just a business— it’s a family affair. Jeff Kropp started Kropp Mortgage, Inc. in the early 90’s. Originally Venture Equity and Investments, Inc., they’ve changed the name to better describe what they do and who they are. Jeff is passing the baton to younger family members ...

The Envy of Your Neighbors

, Gainesville, FL Lawn Enforcement Agency, Inc. IF YOU THINK Lawn Enforcement Agency is just a run-of-themill lawn care service with a catchy name – think again. Mike Troiano, owner of Lawn Enforcement Agency, wants people to know they are a fullservice lawn care company with trained horticulture specialists to provide more than just a beautiful lawn; they create your ...

Like Father Like Son

, Gainesville, FL   THERE ARE A LOT of things that run in families; for the Brandis it’s tennis. Both Andy Brandi and his son, Chris, have spent time on the courts here at the University of Florida. Tennis runs in their blood. Andy coached the Gator Women’s Tennis team from 1985 through 2001, collecting two Wilson/ITA Coach of the year awards, along with ...

For the Love of Bud

, Gainesville, FL   THE LOVE FOR a local teacher and his family has been pouring in from students and the community. Bud Seymour, who has been a part of many local schools as a history teacher and assistant basketball coach, was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and a rare liver disease. “This has made me appreciate so much. I wouldn’t trade places with ...

Discover the Marketplace

, Gainesville, FL   Directions: From Newberry Road: Go North on NW 43rd St. just past NW 16th Blvd. The Marketplace will be on the right.

Medical Cost-cutting Convenience

Medical Forms Online, Gainesville, FL COST-CUTTING convenience is now available for both physicians and their patients. With Doctorsform.com, patients appreciate the ability to complete their medical forms in a safe and secure location through the internet, in the convenience of their own homes 24 hours a day. This allows them to include all of their medication information at ...

Historic Days, Medieval Knights

, Gainesville, FL FOR TWO WEEKENDS each year, the clear blast of trumpets mingles with the laughter of children as the kingdom of Hoggetowne opens its gates. Dancers and singers in medieval garb perform to the delight of passers-by. Vendors hawk their fine wares and blacksmiths demonstrate their skills. Magicians amaze crowds with their secret arts. Knights battle one another ...

How Mitch Glaeser and the MEGAbook yellow pages team took on the Giants and Won

THE DEFINING MOMENT came on an airline trip back from Bucharest, Romania where he’d just finished nine days of motivational seminars through Europe. Mitch Glaeser, who had helped create the first alternative to the traditional Yellow Pages phonebook in Gainesville in the early 1990s, decided during that long flight to return to the business where he had earlier experienced ...

Mika Harris Real Estate

, Gainesville, FL "She works hard to get you what you want and just won't quit," A HOME IS MORE than a dwelling–it’s a refuge. Mika Harris considers real estate more than a career–it’s a calling. “I love homes,” she says. “I love knowing that I’ve helped someone find not only their home, but a shelter where they can ...

Is It Time to Leave

Wellness and Mind, Gainesville, FL Your Job?   MOST OF US have to work for a living and spend many hours a week at our jobs. In the beginning your job may feel like a good fit, but what does it mean if you become less enthusiastic, no longer look forward to going to work and begin to daydream frequently about moving on to something else. It may mean that you are suffering ...

Discover Newberry

, Gainesville, FL   NEWBERRY DATES back to the late 1880s when a narrow vein of hard-rock phosphate was discovered in the area. Take a stroll in historic downtown Newberry and enjoy an atmosphere where everyone seems to know everyone. G

New Additions

not Girls or boys, FL, Gainesville, FL (Not Girls or Boys)   THREE NEW children were born in Ocala four months ago, and the press describes these kids as “Horse’s Asses”: Horse’s Ass Chardonnay, Horse’s Ass Merlot, and Horse’s Ass Cabernet. These new additions to the wine industry’s whimsical varietals are the brainchildren ...

Local Eyes on the

Local eyes on the Olympics, Gainesville, FL Olympics   IT’S A LONG WAY from Leonardo’s By the Slice to Athens, Greece, but for Abby Wambach, one of 49 potential Olympians with ties to the University of Florida, that’s the journey. Wambach, who graduated from UF in 2001, and is now part of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, says that during her ...

One Stop Wireless

- Gainesville Florida   NOT ONLY HAS the number of people using cell p h o n e s exploded since they first went public in 1984, but the types of phones along with the number of cell phone companies and calling plans have multiplied exponentially. There’s the flip phone, the camera phone, there’s even phones with global positioning systems. There are family ...

Outdoor Attractions

Outoor Activities in Gainesville Florida North Central Florida is home to some of the most natural settings. Ichetucknee Springs State Park stretches along the crystal-clear, spring-fed Ichetucknee River, about 15 miles north of High Springs. Dive the springs or drift along on an innertube through unspoiled natural wilderness. Blue Springs is a must see - family owned and operated ...

2004 Fall Parade of Homes

, Gainesville, FL Sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida www.bancf.com OVER 140 YEARS AGO, Abraham Lincoln spoke the words “The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people.” Homeownership is the cornerstone of family security, stability and prosperity. It strengthens the nation’s communities, encourages civic responsibility ...

Seeing the Best for Children

Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Gainesville, FL   IF YOU’RE TAKING your young child to a doctor, you look for a good pediatrician. For dental work, it would be a dentist who specializes in pediatrics. The same should be true for the eyes, and there’s no better place in Gainesville to take children for eye exams than the pediatric service at the University of Florida ...

Publisher’s Letter

Publisher's Letter, Gainesville Today Magazine THIS MONTH, our magazine is proud to be affiliated with the Gainesville Medical Directory, providing our readers with local medical related information. We hope you will keep this magazine to refer back to, if you have the need for medical services. Exceptional Dentistry is our cover customer, this month, and a long-term friend ...

Publisher's Letter

, Gainesville Today Magazine, FL   SUMMERTIME…and the living is easy…fish are jumping…and the weather … “relaxing cool” with Mid-Florida Heating and Air, our feature on the cover this month. Learn about how this local company is able to advise you on energy efficient new technology that not only cools you down but saves dollars for you ...

Quartz SOLUTIONS

Quartz Solutions - Gainesville Florida   WHETHER YOU are a developer building 50 or 100 or more quality homes, or a homeowner looking to remodel one kitchen, there’s one place in North Central Florida ready to provide solutions to every possible question when it comes to the installation of quartz or granite countertops. Quartz Solutions is the answer for the manufacture ...

Reach for a Cure

Reach for A Cure, Gainesville, FL Reach For A Cure Gainesville is planned for November 6,2004 at the Gainesville Woman's Club from 5-7 pm. It will include a band, drinks, light food, a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are only$10. BILL KOLB, the retiring Director of Admissions at the University of Florida and the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation (RSRF) would like to extend ...

Mission Impossible

, Gainesville, FL Craig McCall's philosophy helps everyone succeed in their goals. ARMY CREW Chief Craig McCall’s philosophical journey began on a on a brisk October morning in a helicopter over Grenada. The air was thick with the smell of jet fuel and the sound of gunfire. Suddenly, bullets began riddling his helicopter. He was shot twice and severely wounded. Despite ...

Senator Rod Smith LEADS by Example to Eliminate the Silent Killer.

Senator Rod Smith leads by example to eliminate the silent killer, FL, Gainesville, FL   THOUSANDS OF people die from embarrassment each year and the American Cancer Society wants it to stop. Senator Rod Smith underwent colon cancer testing this month in an effort to take the mystery and fear out of this vitally important process. The Senator had a colonoscopy, the type ...

Safari Audio

- Gainesville Florida   TODAY’S NEW high definition and flat screen TVs are all the rage. If you have been thinking about using these great new products to make time at home more exciting – read on. We have put together easy to understand information that will help you with the ins and outs of HDTV and home theatres. From plasma to speakers, here is the straight ...

Ward Scott

, Gainesville, FL "...we need to bring balance to decision-making..." Listening to talk about his life, one gets the impression that he’s a pretty well-rounded, balanced person. Since he promises to bring balance back to decision-making, it’s an attribute that should come in handy if Scott is elected to the Alachua County Commission. Scott moved from ...

Step Back into Serenity at Sweetwater

, Gainesville, FL   THE SWEETWATER Branch Inn, wants you to take a step back in time, to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. The Inn is made up of two completely renovated houses located in the historic district of Gainesville. The historic McKenzie home, circa 1895, is named after the former owners who lived in the house for over 50 years. The Cushman-Colson ...

Time for a Smile Overhaul

, A True Story, Gainesville, FL A True Story MEET MARIA HENDRIX of Dunnellon, Florida who had been making regular trips to her dentist in Ocala for a myriad of problems. She liked her dentist just fine but she was getting tired of going back over and over again. She thought it might be easier to have an overhaul than to keep doing what she was doing. She also knew there was ...

Southeast Flooring

- Gainesville Florida "...removing nasty stains, pet odors and other dirt from Gainesville-area carpets since 1979. IN A TIME when choices are everywhere, it’s no wonder that options in flooring seem endless. specializes not only in all types and styles of carpet, but ceramic, wood and stone flooring too. Tender footed? Give cork flooring a test walk. Not only is ...

They're Still Growing

They're Stil Growing!, Gainesville, FL   LOCATED ON A hill off of U.S. Hwy 441, just a quarter mile west of I-75, this neighborhood overlooks the scenic pastures and woodlands of Alachua County. Designed with community in mind, the homes of Heritage Oaks surround the Central Park with a playground, sports fields, and an exercise area. A place where the children can play ...

Discover

St. Augustine, Gainesville, FL St. Augustine   LESS THAN 80 MILES from Gainesville, St. Augustine offers unique history in an Old World Setting. Selected by CNN as one of America’s Top 10 historic destinations, the city is the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is home to the oldest Catholic diocese ...

SunState Federal

Credit Union - Gainesville Florida Credit Union   IF A FINANCIAL institution wants your money, they have to safeguard your financial interests and private information. No financial institution in this community does a better job of this than Credit Union. “I just don’t understand why people are still willing to give their identities and private information ...

The Cottages of Suwanee Preserve

Cottages of the Suwanee Preserve, Gainesville, FL Vacation Living at a Fraction of the Cost- The Ideal Way to Buy Your Dream Home. THERE HAS NEVER been a better time to seize the American Dream of vacation home ownership. The Cottages of Suwannee Preserve, located on the banks of the Suwannee River – five miles west of Bell in Gilchrist County and just 40 minutes from ...

White Christmas in Gainesville

White Christmas in, Gainesville, FL Javid Dental Group help to whiten your teeth for the holiday HOME WHITENING systems, with trays or strips, can take weeks to remove stains and make your teeth whiter, and you can never be quite sure of the results until the process is complete. Chair-side whitening with Zoom! is performed during one trip to the dental office. Results are immediate ...

Tennis on Wheels

University of Florida , Gainesville, FL People Helping People THE UNIVERSITY of Florida plays an important role in Gainesville and the university student population continually contributes invaluable services to its community. This month we wish to recognize and spotlight one of the many University of Florida volunteer groups, . The (TOW) program is a perfect example of how ...

A Growing Tradition

A Growing Tradition, Gainesville, FL www.mmparrish.com IN 1911, M.M. (Moorman) Parrish, Sr. left his family home in Kentucky to explore the burgeoning north central Florida frontier. Discovering Gainesville, he convinced his father, James Parrish, to join him and the two soon established a fledgling real estate business. As Gainesville grew, so did the business and the Parrishs ...

Training Your New Puppy

Training Your Puppy- Gainesville FL By Vikki Kelleher, Dog Trainer PUT YOURSELF in your puppy’s place. Things you take for granted as part of everyday life are new to your puppy. Some things will scare him and some will excite his curiosity. How you react to these changes in his environment will make all the difference. If you are calm, reassuring and understanding of ...

People Helping People Tsunami Relief

Tsunami Relief People Helping People Tsunami Relief SITTING SAFELY on the other side of the world, watching images of devastation on TV and reading stories of survival, we try to comprehend the vastness of so many deaths. The initial destruction was only the beginning. The death toll from Asia's massive tsunami will continue to mount with the lack of clean water and health ...

The Village Jeweler

- Gainesville Florida   MIX JEWELRY, clothing and accessories. Spice it all up with exceptional customer service. Finally, add in prices that are far from traditional for retail. With a combination like that, you can only be talking about one store – in Haile Village Center. To paraphrase the expression in the commercial, “this is not your parent’s ...

V Six

Meeting our Neighbors, Gainesville, FLWHAT HAPPENS when you mix a local trial attorney, a real estate agent, automobile sales manager, travel publishing executive, government biologist and a music store manager? Simple – the result is a rock cover band, , with unusual versatility and musical diversity. Gainesvile, Florida.">     WHAT HAPPENS when you mix a ...

Experience (makes) the Difference at Wade Raulerson

Experience the Difference at Wade Raulerson, Gainesville, FL   WADE RAULERSON was born north of Gainesville in the small town of Macclenny. He worked as an automotive factory rep and a dealership manager before purchasing his own dealership. He knows the car business from top-tobottom and uses his experience every day in the dealership. He’s known by many as being ...

What Makes a WOMAN'S Touch Different?

Enjoy the Glow of this Family Business, Gainesville, FL   EVEN THOUGH she’s been in the industry for over 15 years, people are still surprised when they find out that she’s “The Builder”. In a male-dominated field, Tina Prizament of Royale Custom Homes Inc is one of the few who can put a woman’s touch on building a house and creating a home. ...

Women's Medical of

Women's Medical - Gainesville Florida North Florida By Meredith Marsh RICHARD King, M.D. and Linda J. Grover, M.D. of Women’s Medical of North Florida not only provide care and treatment of their patients, they’re also heavily involved in clinical research. Both are graduates from the University of Florida and have board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology. ...

Women of Thornebrook

Village - Gainesville Florida   STARLA Klaus Balduzzi is part of KLAUS FINE JEWELRY, a family owned business which has been open for 18 years. They specialize in diamonds and unique fine jewelry, including repair and appraisal. “We try to have jewelry for everyone’s taste and budget,” says Balduzzi. They carry designer brands like Roberto Coin, Barry ...