Gator Tailgating

TAILGATING, COOKING, eating and drinking is a part of life with the Sandhill Lizard Tailgate Crew during football season at the University of Florida. The Sandhill Lizards originated in Williston, Florida, with charter members Norm and Janice Fugate and Russell and Missy Seay. Other members include Charlie and Janet, Steve and Freida, Rick and Sheila, and Al and Suzanne. The ...

Living the Dream

Billy Latsko receives scholarship at UF, Gainesville, FL   GROWING UP in Gainesville, it may be every young man’s dream to run through the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium tunnel at Florida Field wearing the familiar orange and blue as a member of the Florida Gator football team. Billy Latsko is getting to live that dream. Latsko, a graduate of Buchholz High School, is ...

Dr. Hatcher: Helping Gator Chomps

Dr. Hatcher Dentistry with Florida Gator Style, Gainesville, FL Don't be surprised if at a Thursday dental appointment you're surrounded by orange and blue. DR. LAMAR HATCHER Jr. DDS, PA is not just an ordinary dentist-he’s a Gator helping chomps. His allegiance to the university isn’t happenstance; he was born and bred a Florida Gator. His parents met when they ...

Discover Newberry

, Gainesville, FL   NEWBERRY DATES back to the late 1880s when a narrow vein of hard-rock phosphate was discovered in the area. Mining companies and prospectors began buying up land and the phosphate boom was on! Through the next century Newberry became a predominantly agricultural community and more recently, with the four-laning of State Road 26, it has grown commercially. ...

SIDS

People Helping People, Gainesville, FL   THERE IS NO GREATER shock in a parent’s life than the death of their child, especially when it is sudden. There is no time to prepare, reconcile, even say, “Goodbye.” Jenny Jacobs knows this all too well. Jenny and Eddie’s fourth son, Lazarus Addison “Addi” Jacobs died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ...

How to Improve a Relationship and Solve Problems

Wellness Mind, Gainesville, FL   IT'S USEFUL TO think of problem solving in terms of a jig-saw puzzle: Instead of picking up two pieces at random to see if they fit together, we simplify what we are doing by turning our attention to ' the whole picture' . We put similar colors together in groups, and find pieces with straight edges and form a boundary. These two key steps ...

Welcome Back Gators!

THE TOWN IS again alive with new energy, new people, and the excitement of the fall season. Our cover this month is Dr. Hatcher and one of his most admired friends. Albert is getting some preventive dental work from this loyal Gator dentist. Dr. Hatcher and his team have led the way this month for our welcome back Gators edition and we hope you enjoy learning about his special ...

Terry Jackson: Scoring with Pals

MAKING AN IMPACT in sports, and now making an impact with the PALS program (Peer Adolescent Lifestyle Support) by providing his leadership and support to raise funds for the program, Terry Jackson, is from a family of leaders. His mother, Delphine Jackson, has been a guidance counselor at Howard Bishop and Eastside High Schools. His father, Willie Jackson, (Gator football 69-73) ...

Homegrown Gators

Enjoy the reponses of the following questions from these people who were born and raised in Gainesville. We will feature more Homegrown Gators next month, too. What is your happiest memory growing up in Gainesville? Where did it occur? Is the place still there or has it changed? What is the biggest change you have noticed in Gainesville? Do you like the change or ...

Global Gators

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 issues and the interconnectedness of ...

Personally More

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 get to take home added benefits like radiant, ...

Travel

Flying south from Gainesville IN CASE YOU haven’t heard, on September 30th Gulfstream International Airlines, flying as Continental Connection, will begin nonstop flights to and from Miami and Tampa. The schedule is designed to provide convenient flight times for worldwide connections via Miami International Airport. Fares start at $79 each way with a 14 day advance purchase. ...

The Art of First Impressions

FIRST IMPRESSIONS are lasting impressions. For people it might mean dressing in a designer suit and coiffing your hair just so. For your home it could be as simple as beautiful gated entry with custom stone columns. Richard Lester, owner of Gates Elegante’ is an expert at creating great first impressions through his talent with metalwork. Whether it’s a custom hand-forged ...

Crown of the Caribbean

Barbados, a blend of West Indian culture and British tradition, offers visitors a refined vacation in an idyllic setting. THE SUN is high, glittering on the stark aquamarine waters. There are a dozen of us lazing on the deck of a large catamaran that’s on course for Turtle Bay. Located on the tranquil West Coast of Barbados, fishermen used to clean their catch in this ...

Beat the Heat

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 level concourse behind Section 53 ...

The Marketplace

MAKE YOUR LIFE EASY and come enjoy the “Marketplace” which has easy parking, a great credit union and many wonderful shops, all in one location. This area is so convenient; it begs for you to visit. The local stop owners and staff are very friendly and want to make your shopping experience a great one. Come visit the Marketplace and you won’t be disappointed. ...

Discover High Springs

HIGH SPRINGS welcomes you to experience the charm of our small town. Voted the “Friendliest Small Town” in Florida; come to the city of High Springs and discover History, Adventure, Recreation and Family Fun! This area offers delights for the ...

Discover Thornebrook Village

Visit www.thornebrookvillage.com for special event schedules, lists of businesses, and store hours. Experience the finest in clothing, jewelry, food, entertainment, art, health & exercise products and places, flowers, fun stuff, collectibles...

Discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches

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 to help insure St. Augustine’s reputation as the spookiest town in the ...