Should You Do It Yourself?

, Gainesville, FL   WHEN IT COMES to home improvements, many of us have champagne tastes on a beer budget—we noodle-out the perfect plan for a project, then the contractors’ bids come in at twice what we can afford. So we become do-it-yourselfers. We know that, by eliminating the labor expense, we can often chop a project’s cost in half. But should ...

Getting to Know the Members of Gainesville Today.

Getting to Know the Members of Gainesville Today, FL, Gainesville, FL   JESSICA MILLER, our Art Director, landed in Florida after living and traveling all over North and Central America. She earned her A.S. degree in Advertising Design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where she graduated in the top 4 people of her class. Jessi recounts part of her graduation speech: ...

Smile Your Headache is gone- A True Story.

, Gainesville, FL   JUDIANN PORUBCAN was used to going to the dentist. She was apparently born with naturally bad teeth and had seen many dentists throughout her childhood and adulthood. Her mouth was full of fillings and crowns. The problem was, the crowns kept breaking off; sometimes they only lasted a few months. She was also beginning to experience so much pain in her ...

Sun State: Empowering Employees and Members

Sun State: Empowering Employees and Members, Gainesville, FL   BEING TREATED well in the workplace is something people hope for, but don't always experience. What a difference a positive work environment can make. SunState Federal Credit Union makes treating people well a priority, whether they are members or employees. It makes sense all around because respect earns respect ...

Letter from the Publisher

WITH SPRING approaching, we begin to think of improving our homes, or over the next few months, moving into a new one. This month, our cover customer American Construction and Development (ACDC) continues to showcase their community, Heritage Oaks, in the nearby city of Alachua. Please take a moment to read about this growing community, as it is designed with families and ...

Experience (makes) the Difference at Wade Raulerson

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 hands-on and is frequently on his second cup of coffee when employees ...

in Full Swing

THERE’S STILL A nip in the air, but spring in just around the corner. That means it’s time to head to the park—the ball park. The 2005 Gator Baseball team is gearing up for their first game, come February, against Charleston Southern. The Gator Softball team is already in full swing with a collection of wins under their belts. Both teams have a couple of ...

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

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 of procedure made famous by Today Show host Katie Couric in 2000. “Like a lot of ...

GatorFood.com MANIA

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 restaurants delivered right to your ...

They're Still Growing

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 and the grownups can visit with neighbors. ...

Dining Alachua Style

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, home style Cole slaw and dressings, made ...

New Additions (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 of Julie Atkinson, owner of the Ocala Wine Experience. Attracting ...