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March 2005
100 Years of Commitment
100 Years of Commitment, Gainesville, FL UF Athenaeum Society THIRTY-FOUR YEAR old Andrew Sledd had a dream. A product of Harvard and Yale and the first President of the University of Florida, he would hire the best faculty he could find for the newly established UF. The year was 1904 and Sledd sought exemplary citizens, who loved their professions, to inspire students with ...Peek-a-Boutique
, Gainesville, FL Psst! There’s a one-of-a-kind shop nestled in the heart of downtown Alachua, that’s not going to be a secret much longer. The Peek a Boutique just opened in October and it’s a store for hip moms and tots on-the-go. It’s new. It’s fun. It’s funky. Melissa Hollingsworth, owner of Peek a Boutique and mother of one ...
The SWAMP
Creative Cuisine, Gainesville, FL WE WOULD LIKE to thank the staff at The Swamp for this month’s recipe. We also thought we would throw in a little history of the Swamp for you Gator Fans. You can also check them out on the web. www.swamprestaurant.com The landmark building was built in 1915 as a University of Florida Professor’s home. After it burned in ...How to Choose A Cosmetic Dentist
Sunstate Express, Gainesville, FL As seen on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, dentistry has changed dramatically in the past decade. And most often, it is the Smile Makeover that makes the greatest difference in ones appearance. Dr. Art Mowery of Exceptional Dentistry in Gainesville, explained, “Today’s technology for materials and procedures has improved significantly. ...Publisher's Letter
GAINESVILLE TODAY WOULD like to extend our best wishes to you during the 2005 holiday season. We have been privileged again this year to showcase our community in so many areas that make it shine. Last month we received this e-mail from Claudia Windle, we all felt honored. She writes: “My name is Claudia and I work at the Shands Orthopedic Clinic on Hull Road. ...
I Believe in Santa Klaus!
STEP THROUGH the handpainted doors at Klaus Fine Jewelry and experience the unbelievable. At Klaus, you’ll find the most fabulous pieces imaginable. Experience food for the soul, and find the perfect gift for that special person in your life as well as gifts for everyone one on your list. “If you don’t know jewelry, know your jeweler,” are wellknown ...
WOW!
Exotic . Vibrant. Tropical. Not only can these words paint a picture of the perfect getaway vacation, they also can describe the perfect holiday gift. Now you can let your friends, family and co-workers experience a piece of Belize, Costa Rica or the Philippines without buying a passport or a plane ticket. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Rainforest ...
This New Year
IT'S THAT TIME of year when we begin to compile the familiar improvement list known to all as New Year’s resolutions. No one can resist this tradition where we visualize our ideal selves, and endeavor an earnest attempt at being a better person. Being fueled with the optimism and beginning of the New Year, we almost forget the utter collapse of resolve that we’ve ...
CalRey Construction's: John Tumbleson
JOHN TUMBLESON’S interest in commercial construction began when, as a young man, he lived in Daytona Beach during the condo construction boom. Working hands on in a variety of settings, he knew what he ultimately wanted to do. After graduating from the University of Florida’s M. E. Rinker School of Building Construction in 1994, Tumbleson met and married his true ...
Uptown Cars at Small Town Prices
Florida Auto Brokers has built their business around a philosophy that gets their customers the best cars at the lowest prices possible. They strive daily to be the only dealership in Gainesville that offers a wide selection of higher-end luxury vehicles at extremely affordable prices. Their prices are so low that they sell cars to people out of town almost every single week; ...
It's a Wonderful Life at Sunstate
IT’S A WONDERFUL Life is just an old Frank Capra classic to most people, but to the people of Sun- State Federal Credit Union, it’s more than just a movie. For these 115 volunteers and employees, the Bailey Building and Loan represents a way of doing business that SunState works hard to emulate every single day. Robert Hart, SunState’s Vice President of Marketing ...
Find Your Style at Blush
IT’S SAID THAT “Style is a just simple way of saying complicated things.” Similarly, “Blush” is a simple name for a unique and eclectic boutique. You may think the name implies ‘lingerie or other unmentionables,’ not so. Blush is about versatility, unique looks, and simple elegance. Kristy Harwood, Blush’s owner, who has managed ...
The Total Package
IT’S A POWERHOUSE of a program. One that boasts eleven SEC titles --more than any other school, multiple NCAA records, and countless All-SEC and All-America honors. One that is undefeated in home openers under the current head coach. But surprise… it’s not the football team. We’re talking about the Gator men’s and women’s swimming and ...
Dining, Ocala Sytle
Dining in Ocala over the holidays is a great idea for a special treat to yourself or with loved ones. We would like to thank long time customers Marge & Loring Felix for their wonderful hospitality and marvelous food. For 4 years in a row Felix’s have been winners of taste of Ocala and the Best of the Best, this is a must if you have never experienced this charming restaurant ...
Santa Spirit at Sylvan
THE TALL PAPER TREE in the lobby of the Sylvan Learning Center is covered with Christmas ornaments. But the ornaments are more than holiday decorations. Across each ornament is the name of a student and the number of tokens that student is donating. Those tokens are swapped for cash— cash that’s used to buy Christmas gifts for those who otherwise may not see much ...