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Happy New Year!
Can you believe it is 2005? Remember when it was the year 2000? 1990? 1980? 1970? 1960? 1950? 1940? 1930? And if anyone can remember when it was 1920 we would like to invite you to lunch, so call us at 338-9003. Time moves ahead at the same pace as always, however, for us it seems to move faster each year. As children, we would think a week was the longest time, now they ...
Step Back into Serenity at Sweetwater
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 House, circa 1885, was ...
More Than Just Wedding's
WHAT DOES A bridal salon have in common with a special occasion specialist? Everything. Jay’s Bridal has been the #1 choice for wedding parties in the North Central Florida area for nearly 70 years. People from Gainesville to Jacksonville, and beyond, trust Jay’s to make their event elegant, affordable, and stress free. What you may not know is that Jay's ...
Dreams Come True
THE THEME of this issue is weddings, and weddings are all about dreams – or at least they would be if all those details didn’t get in the way! Dreamy days thinking about Spring weddings, while doodling your future spouse’s name over and over, are often interrupted by thoughts of all the pesky little details that can make planning a wedding so stressful. ...
Making Lives Easier
OR THE BUSY business man or woman, the new mother, the busy doctor ...Exceptional Dentistry
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 are two. Both ...
Historic Days, Medieval Knights
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 from horseback and ...
dinner.
SOME CALL IT “supper,” others call it “dinner.” Either version usually works, but how do you define dinner? You could start by going to a restaurant called “dinner.” Yes, that’s the name, dinner (lowercase) period. What the name connotes is simplicity and function, but when you visit dinner restaurant you will discover a whole new definition ...
The British Are Coming!
ON JANUARY 29th , the Union Jack will fly over the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The British invasion Party and Concert will relive the 60s when British music and fashion overwhelmed America’s pop culture. The party will begin in the Harn Museum with a sophisticated Martini Bar for the “shaken, ...
For the Love of Bud
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 anyone in the world,” ...
TEAM Spirit
IT’S NO SURPRISE that the University of Florida Gator Gymnastics ...
Builder of the Month Tommy Williams
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 while he continued ...
Going the Extra Mile
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 tantalizing meal will find the short drive to Melrose unforgettable. The newest member of Blue ...
The Scott Firefighters Combat Challenge
IT WAS A HOT day last September, which made this Scott Firefighters Combat Challenge even tougher, considering the men and women that entered the event were loaded down with heavy clothing and equipment. The event took place in the parking lot at the Oaks Mall. Approximately 200 individuals competed in the Combat Challenge, coming from as far away as California, Miami, Georgia, ...