10 Things We Love About Gainesville

10 Things We Love About Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 10. Gainesville’s great variety of live entertainment. If you're bored here, you're boring! Each week brings a landslide of music, dance, art, lectures, traveling shows and homegrown talent. Gainesville has many venues and fills them with fun. 9. The beautiful weather, perfect for outdoor activity year-round. We arrived ...

Bridal Directory

Bridal Information, Inc., Gainesville, FL   BRIDAL REGISTRY Belk...............................352-331-3535 6323 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 Macy’s .........................352-333-2300 6671 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 Kitchen and Spice and Other Things Nice ....................352-379-8811 4136 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605 CAKES ...

Women's Health:

Women's Health, Gainesville, FL Protecting & Nurturing the Skin You Live In   MANY OF US have probably baked in the sun without sunscreen, particularly in Florida. Unfortunately, as you may already know, the sun is our biggest enemy in the war on skin beauty and health, from wrinkles to skin cancer. However, it’s never too late nor too early to protect and ...

United Rent-All

UNITED RENT-ALL has been a part of many local weddings particularly behind the scenes. For the past 47 years, United Rent-All has helped brides and grooms have beautiful, elegant and economical ceremonies. They have everything you need for the perfect wedding on your special day. From tents to tables, you can rent it all at United Rent-All. They offer an endless supply of special-event ...

Women Who Make a Difference

Women Who Make a Difference, Gainesville, FL Women Who Make a Difference Kathy Colson KATHY COLSON, senior vice president of finance at SunState Federal Credit Union, said she knows what it means to be a part of the Alachua community. Having grown up in Alachua, she has seen the town change and grow over the years, much like SunState, where she has worked since 1981. ...

The Dermacare Difference

Dermacare Cares The high-tech equipment and products at Dermacare are, as one customer put it, “as exciting as a day at Disney’s EPCOT.” To guide you around the office are the amazing staff members, who refer to themselves and their customers as “family.” This is obvious the minute you walk through the door. The women of Dermacare truly make ...

What Makes Us Smile?

A GREAT SMILE can open many doors for the person who displays it honestly with happiness and pride. And the many clients of Exceptional Dentistry proudly demonstrate that fact every single day as their grins widen each time someone tells them what a beautiful smile they have. If you were born with a Hollywood smile, that’s great. There’s no better place to keep ...

Retired NASA Engineer Invention Saves Local Cowboy

A S TOUGH AS HE WAS, Brett Brinkman’s pain was so excruciating that he could no longer walk. He literally crawled from room to room in his home. Once a strong and healthy rancher, now at just 40 years of age, he could not physically tend to his business, do his own grocery shopping or even drive a car. Brinkman owns and operates a horse ranch in Ocala and is used to ...

Dr. Norma J. Charles "More Than Just Therapy"

W HEN ASKED ABOUT her choice to enter the mental-health field, Dr. Norma J. Charles thought back to her childhood. “My mother was a counselor and clinical social worker for the federal government,” she said. “I always knew as a child that I wanted to be directly involved in helping others.” Originally aspiring to be a medical doctor, Charles volunteered ...

Sunstate Federal Credit Union: Women Who Make a Difference.

Y OU CAN TELL A LOT about a company by looking at its employees. Companies that treat their employees well tend to treat their customers well. At SunState Federal Credit Union, long-term employees are not unusual. Many have worked with SunState for decades and even for their entire careers. In keeping with the “Women Who Make a Difference” theme, SunState is proud ...

CHEER!

E VERYONE KNOWS that involving kids in extracurricular activities, especially sports, is one of the best indicators for success in later life. They learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while throwing, kicking, jumping, catching, passing and running. But not everyone gets a thrill out of swinging a bat or dunking a ball. For some, the real adrenaline rush comes from tumbling, ...

Summer Style

Crank up the volume The stress-free days of summer allow for louder fashion statements than in conservative cooler seasons like fall. Pump up the volume – the trend this year is to go big or go out: Flowy skirts, chunky wedge shoes, puffs and ruffles, giant sunglasses, wide belts and sashes, big straw bags and large prints are raising their voices. But don’t ...

Jay's Goes Beyond Bridal

LIFE IS FULL OF SPECIAL events, and a wedding is certainly one of the biggest. But, as Paul Rhodenizer, president and CEO of Jay’s Bridal and Special Occasions, said, “People would like more options for dressing up for events other than weddings, and they come to us for those.” As Gainesville grows, so does the need for dressier clothing for formal events. ...

Keith Watson Productions, Inc.

I F THERE’S ANYONE in Gainesville who knows how to produce a fabulous upscale wedding, it’s Keith Watson. Since 2001, Watson and his company, Keith Watson Productions, have put together hundreds of exquisite weddings, helping with everything from décor and flowers to transportation and choosing a ceremony location. “We offer unique design opportunities, ...

Bridal Directory

BRIDAL REGISTRY Belk ...............................352-331-3535 6323 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 Macy’s .........................352-333-2300 6671 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 Kitchen and Spice and Other Things Nice ....................352-379-8811 4136 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605 CAKES Cake Classics .........................352-371-1665 ...

A'VIE is About Life

A’vie Weddings and Events, formerly known as Wedding Delights, has undergone a beautiful makeover. Longtime event planners and coordinators Angela Renick and Jennifer Gotro joined together to expand their services and better serve the community.  Renick and Gotro, also called “the Dynamic Duo” by their customers, chose their new name “A’vie” ...

Laura and Georgia at SPA USA

W HEN LOOKING for new ways to let their personalities shine through, many people turn to physical appearances – a new outfit, a change in hairstyle or perhaps a different approach with makeup. At Spa USA in the Oaks Mall Plaza, Laura Campos and Georgia Arrington help people express themselves with custom nail designs and hair extensions. One look at the products and ...

Darnell for Sheriff

P EOPLE PURSUE law enforcement and politics for a variety of reasons. Democratic sheriff candidate Captain Sadie Darnell’s reasons are unmistakable: her commitment to her home town and the desire to make it a better place to live for everyone. However, it’s her innovative ideas, integrity, unique experience and solid qualifications that make Darnell the obvious ...

Gator Football: Preparing for the Game of Life

AS THE HEAT OF THE summer reaches its peak, a Gator fan’s thoughts inevitably turn to football. We devour every morsel of information, every quote, every practice report, eagerly preparing for the upcoming season. The athletes are preparing too, but not just for football. Coach Urban Meyer is making sure they’re prepared for the world as well. The life of a football ...

Bring a little Coffee House to your House

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK The Living Room Coffee House in Jonesville at Willow Walk for the Creative Cuisine this month. The mouth-watering photos were taken by Johnston’s Photography. For more information, call 352-333-8689.