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OCTOBER 2004

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Setting our Sights on Your Sites

Setting our Sights on Your Sites, Gainesville, FL "My client had a need and I filled it..." WHEN ONE PUTS his or her own name on a company it is generally an indication that the person is serious, dedicated, responsible and concerned about maintaining a positive reputation. A shining example of that seriousness, dedication and responsibility that has resulted in a ...

Discover Haile Village Center

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

Discover High Springs

, Gainesville, FL I-75 North to Exit 399, Just North on HWY 441 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 nature lover, sportsman, and historian. Canoe our pristine ...

Homegrown Gators

Homegrown Gators, Gainesville, FL Enjoy the responses of the following questions from these people who were born and raised in Gainesville. We will feature more next month, too. Enjoy the reponses of the following questions from these people who were born and raised in Gainesville. We will feature more next month, too. What is your happiest memory growing up in Gainesville? ...

Discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches

Discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches, Gainesville, FL THE CITY OF St. Augustine will celebrate its 439th birthday in grand style on Saturday, September 4. Founded on September 8, 1565 by Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles, St. Augustine has been inhabited continuously since that date making it the oldest European-settled city in the United States. ...

Publisher's Letter

T HE GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY and surrounding areas have had some hard times over the past month, where many people have been hit either at home or at their work. Life can change so quickly. But during every crisis, the best appears to come out in many. We would like to thank the many volunteers, neighbors, emergency personnel, and the utility workers who worked extra hard to ...

A Growing Tradition

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 became increasingly involved ...

2004 Fall Parade of Homes

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 and provides ...

Bringing in the New Generation

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 to bring in a fresher perspective. ...

The Envy of Your Neighbors

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 own personal paradise. ...

Fall Art Festival

WORKS OF FINE art, sounds of smooth jazz and the aroma of delectable treats will fill the air as the City of Gainesville’s Department of Cultural Affairs presents the 23rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Set in the heart of historic downtown Gainesville, the nationally acclaimed Downtown Festival ...

On-Call with Fire Rescue's Engine Two

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 Florida community, Travolta owns a beautiful ...

Diversions

ART CLUBS OUTDOOR MARKETS SPECIAL EVENTS THEATER ART GAINESVILLE ARTISANS' GUILD GALLERY—Carolee Carpenter Jandreau will present "Native Expressions" - works ...

Gravad Laks (Cured Salmon)

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 you try you can be sure you are ...

No Place Better

BEING A GATOR volleyball player was a dream for Marcie Hampton since she was 10 or 12 years old. “There was a time in high school when I thought about going somewhere new, but I came to realize that there is no place better,” she said. The second semester freshman joins a University of Florida volleyball team that has lofty goals. Trying to be as good as ...

Reach for a Cure

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 an invitation to the First Annual ...

Denim & Diamonds

More than Fashion A WESTERN THEMED night of music, food, fun and charity characterizes the Denim & Diamonds 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 auction with auctioneer, ...

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