Holiday Traditions of Giving

, Gainesville, FL   IT’S THAT TIME of year again – time for being with those you most love, Christmas carols, parades, and gift giving. So what do you get for the person who has nothing? With the seemingly never-ending lines in stores and overcrowded parking lots, the following provides ways that you can donate little or no time, money, and effort to create ...

Mid-Florida Heating and Air

Mid-Florida Heating and Air, Gainesville, FL   EVERYONE HAS them – the horror stories that come with calling for a repair service. Well, almost everyone. One group that may be missing the horror stories are the customers of Mid-Florida Heating & Air. That’s because Mid-Florida customers only seem to have success stories. Mid-Florida service personnel take ...

Letter from the Publisher

FROM THE TEAM at Gainesville Today , we would like to extend wishes for a meaningful holiday season to our readers. Make it a holiday where you take a few days to slow down, enjoy your family and friends, and reflect on all of the good things! We all have times when we struggle, but within our community, we feel special that we are able to help showcase some of the positive, ...

Breaking the Surface

THERE’S MORE than meets the eye when it comes to the University of Florida Swimming and Diving Team. Not only are they remarkable athletes, they all have GPA’s well above average. Here are a handful of members of the swim team and some insight as to what keeps them busy and what makes them so notable even when they’re not in the pool . Brian Hartley is ...

Local Celebrities

Model for Hospice of North Central Florida BEING THE MAYOR of Gainesville keeps Pegeen Hanrahan busy. However, she still finds time to help raise funds for much needed community programs provided by Hospice of North Central Florida (HNCF). Hanrahan, along with other local celebrities – Sheriff Steve Oelrich, Rick Davis of GRU and Melanie Shore of Mercantile Bank ...

White Christmas in Gainesville

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 and there are no surprises. The best part is, you decide how bright your new smile will ...

Klaus Fine Jewelry

Who says little boxes aren’t exciting? When a woman receives a signature green-marbled gift box from Klaus Fine Jewelry 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 the extensive ...

Mission Impossible

Craig McCall's philosophy helps everyone succeed in their goals. A RMY 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 the dire situation, ...

Personal Retreat

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 not, you don’t have to ...