Keith Blanchard

Meeting our Neighbors, Gainesville, FL   DURING HIS SERVICE in California , helped raise over 10 million dollars and was heavily involved in the creation of a Boys & Girls Club/P.A.L. center called the Harden Youth Development Center . We are lucky to now have him in Gainesville , as Keith's goal is to build a similar center here in Gainesville , but he needs your ...

The Mowery Factor

Exceptional Dentistry, Gainesville, FL How to find a great cosmetic dentist     When Brooke Vermeulen, from ABC's television show The Batchelor , decided to have a smile makeover, she chose Drs. Art and Jim Mowery of Exceptional Dentistry in Gainesville for some very specific reasons. “My parents are well educated in the field of medicine,” says Brooke. “They wanted ...

Letter from the Publisher

Gainesville Today is proud to affiliate with SunState Federal Credit Union to support the Alachua County Division of the Special Olympics with a golf tournament and fundraiser. Read about how SunState is making an impact and join us in the upcoming fun on September 10, 2005. Learn about some of the unique ways Florida Auto Brokers can help you buy your car. They say they ...

Sunstate's Commit to the Community

SUNSTATE Federal Credit Union holds a unique place in the community with a mission focused on the financial well-being of its members and its commitment to the well-being of its community, as well. SunState is the premiere community credit union serving Alachua, Columbia , Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties . As a not-for-profit organization, SunState is able to make decisions ...

Florida Auto Brokers

ARE YOU READY for your dream car, but don't know where to start? Whether your dream car is the hottest new convertible, a safe dependable family car, or even a great work truck, Florida Auto Brokers can help you find it. They eliminate your car shopping hassles, and always get you the best price possible. The first step is to stop by the dealership to meet the sales team, and ...

Park City, UT

AS THE SUMMER vacations of 2005 fade into memory, the season for planning the upcoming winter holidays moves into full swing. What better winter wonderland for an end-of-year getaway than Park City , Utah ? Gainesville 's travel experts at Classic Travel can take you there, and they'll help you do it in style. Park City is a resort town, nestled in the heart of the Rocky ...

The Top 5 Health Concerns for Women

WOMEN TODAY are busier than ever. Whether married or single, with children or without, we barely have enough time for our regular activities. So the basics of caring for ourselves – regular checkups, exercise, a well-balanced diet, nurturing relationships with family or friends – tend to fall by the wayside. Yet preventative care has never been more important ...

Women Who Make a Difference

Gabriella Stefan “ THIS LETTER is a letter that I have been meaning to send, but all sorts of things kept coming up for the last thirty years. I know you taught me to write thank you notes within one week, so the fact that this note is about thirty years overdue doesn't look very good,” says Susan Stefan to her mother Gabrielle Stefan. “You are the woman ...

Women's Unique Sense of Style

TODAY'S lifestyle demands beautiful, breathable, unique pieces that transition easily from a day at the office to an evening out, at a value that doesn't sacrifice on style. Orchidaceous brings a delightful array of unique clothing for fashionforward women looking for an uncommon shopping experience. Orchidaceous is perfect for women who love the rare find. They carefully order ...

Innovative Techniques

SUMMER'S HEAT has its way of coaxing even the most modest of people into minimizing the clothes they wear. As the mercury rises, so do our hemlines, as shorts and skirts become the order of the day. However, if you're among the estimated 80 million Americans suffering from problems related to varicose and spider veins, you may be reluctant to wear leg-bearing apparel. If these ...

Two Special Women

PAULETTE, who happens to be even better looking in person than she is on the television commercials, is the General Manager. “I think there's only one other woman with a dealership in Florida ,” says Paulette, but not begrudgingly. “I like working with men, we're like brothers and sisters here. We nitpick and tease, but we're protective of each other too,” ...

New Excitement: Urban Meyer

ON SEPTEMBER 3RD when the University of Florida football team runs out of the tunnel and into the Swamp for its first game, it will mark the beginning of the most anticipated season since Steve Spurrier took over as head ball coach. There's a new coach in town. His name is Urban Meyer. He's the 21st man to take the head coaching job at Florida and he's got the Gator Nation ...

Take Stock in Children

WITH THE INCENTIVE of a four-year college scholarship, and the guidance of a volunteer mentor, 12 Alachua County seventh graders pledged to maintain their grades and remain drugand- crime free when they entered the Take Stock In Children program in the year 2000. Nearly six years later, these 12 students have graduated from an Alachua County high school and will be attending ...