Creative Cuisine

Creative Cuisine, Gainesville, FL

Unique Quality Furniture to Last Every Step of the Way

Cribs 2 College, Gainesville, FL FROM CLOTHES TO TOYS children outgrow a lot of things over the years. Wouldn’t it be nice if your furniture grew along with your children? Cribs2College, LLC allows families to invest in furniture they will love today and 18 years from now. Here you’ll find furniture systems and more that appeal to and grow with young people, literally, ...

Experience is a Valuable Tool

Gator Watch, Gainesville, FL AS THE 100TH SEASON of University of Florida football looms on the horizon, the traditional predictions begin: How will the Gators do? Is a Southeastern Conference championship in the cards? What are the bowl-game possibilities? As UF coach Urban Meyer prepares his team for the upcoming season, one universal quality will go a long way in answering ...

Our Smiles Rock!

Our Smiles Rock, Gainesville, FL AS LONG AS KEN BLOCK of the rock band Sister Hazel is out on tour, the team at Exceptional Dentistry proudly says... Ken travels the world and could easily choose any dentist he wants, but he maintains his great smile with Drs. Art and Kim Mowery of Exceptional Dentistry right here in Gainesville. Ken says, “I love coming home to Gainesville ...

Go Gatorland!

Dealership of the Month, Gainesville, FL Dealership of the Month GATORLAND TOYOTA is expanding its dealership to a brand new building, expected to open in Spring 2007. As the premiere Toyota dealership in North Central Florida, this new facility will provide even more space for customer service. The new building will have more space for inventory, sales associates, maintenance ...

A Touch of Sun

A S THE LIGHT shines through the windows of Gainesville’s newest women’s clothing boutique, its name becomes apparent. “A Touch of Sun,” newly opened last month, is bringing a much-needed touch of casual yet classy elegance to the Southwest Gainesville shopping scene. A Touch of Sun is a family owned and operated business. Owners Jerry Sullivan along ...

Upscale Gourmet

BARNIE’S COFFEE and Tea Company is well-known as being “A Universe of Coffee.” However, the newly opened Barnie’s at Park Lane Apartments off Tower Road opens up a whole new universe, expanding its offerings and making other traditional “coffee shops” seem passé. Barnie’s at Park Lane is more like a casual, upscale gourmet ...

Baby Manual

BABY SAFETY is at the top of every parent’s priority list, but it should definitely be a daily concern for the next 30 days. September is Baby Safety Month, and to celebrate, we’re providing ways to protect babies from any boo-boos you’d have to kiss to make better. After all, babies don’t come with manuals! Whether you’re a new parent or you’ve ...

Back Pain: the Non-Surgical Solution

I N THE UNITED STATES , back symptoms are the most common cause of disability for people under the age of 45. At Innovative Back Solutions in Gainesville, Dr. Robert Ruano and Dr. David West are excited to bring the very first DRX9000™ spinal decompression therapy to area residents. Their clinic is dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of acutely and chronically injured ...

Surgery for Painless Bunions

S URGERY FOR BUNIONS is usually reserved for patients that have unbearable pain, conservative treatment has failed and wearing a shoe presents a major problem says Gainesville podiatrist Dr. Angel L. Cuesta. Furthermore Dr. Cuesta explains that bunion surgery can limit the range of motion of the big toe joint to some degree, leave a scar, can result in a lengthy rehabilitation ...

Thank You, David Johnston!

There are so many incredible people who make Gainesville Today magazine the wonderful and successful publication it is: our amazing staff of friendly salespeople, talented writers and creative designers; our dedicated publisher and fearless leader, Mark; and of course our generous clients and faithful readers – we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you. ...

Sunstate Federal Credit Union

IT SEEMS EVERYWHERE we turn these days, there is yet another company offering financial services. If it’s not a fishing tackle company offering credit cards, it’s an insurance company selling home equity loans. We constantly see enticing advertisements for lower interest rates, reduced fees or a free gift for starting a new account. Unfortunately, the offers are ...

Welcome Back Gators!

IT ALL KICKS OFF THIS MONTH. You know what I’m talking about. The crowds, the chants, the tailgating, the screams, the chomps and the most orange and blue you will ever see in one place. It’s Gators football time at the University of Florida. Welcome back quarterback Chris Leak and support freshman Tim Tebow as he follows in Leak’s footsteps. Link arms ...

Famous UF Alumni

AFTER THE MORE THAN 14,000 members of the University of Florida’s 2006 graduating class received their diplomas, shook some hands and threw their caps in the air, I wouldn’t be surprised if they turned toward each other and asked for autographs. Gainesville’s no Hollywood, but celebrity sightings could still pop up. Out of UF’s 226,000 alumni, who ...

Experience is a Valuable Tool

AS THE 100TH SEASON of University of Florida football looms on the horizon, the traditional predictions begin: How will the Gators do? Is a Southeastern Conference championship in the cards? What are the bowl-game possibilities? As UF coach Urban Meyer prepares his team for the upcoming season, one universal quality will go a long way in answering those questions – experience. ...

PALS Program

P ALS, PARTNERS in Adolescent Lifestyle Support, is a program designed to help troubled students gain self-confidence and receive mental-health counseling while also encouraging diversity, non-violence and acceptance for peers. With help from professionals at Shands at Vista, volunteer students are trained to provide support and encourage positive self-image for their peers ...

10 Things I Love About Gainesville

10. Gators pride. Let’s be honest, Gainesville revolves around the University of Florida. I love how the town is so accepting and supportive of the school – it makes me proud to be a Gator. 9. Gainesville has good food ... and I really love food. We have all the awesome chain restaurants like Chili’s and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, but I also like ...