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January 2005
Local Charity Global Impact:Amazon Vision Ministries
SPEND A FEW MINUTES in conversation with some of the Amazon Vision Ministries (AVM) participants, and you’ll hear the same comments repeated: “My life is changed because of the trip.” “The people of the Amazon are so gracious and accepting.” “I would definitely go again. ” Ask about their experiences as missionaries to the ...The Charity Directory
ALACHUA COUNTY 4-H William R. Heltemes 2800 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fl 32609 352-955-2402, Fax: 352-334-0122 WR4eltemes@ifas.ufl.edu http://Alachua.ifas.ufl.edu Mission: Create supportive and learning environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life ...Capturing Moments
Capturing Moments, Gainesville, FL YOUR WEDDING… it is exciting and emotional and it goes by in a flash!! The day after your wedding what you have left is your new spouse, your rings…and your photographs. Amantez Photography not only captures the true emotion, joy and humor of your day with your loved ones but they also help to enhance the whole experience ...Prisoner of Chronic Pain
Prisoner of Chronic Pain, Gainesville, FL THERE ARE literally thousands of Americans finding relief from excruciating back pain. Many thought they would never live a normal life again. Simple tasks like getting out of bed, bending over, sitting or standing were extremely painful. They couldn’t concentrate on anything else because the pain had taken over their lives. ...State-of-the-Art Security
Sunstate Credit Union, Gainesville, FL Sunstate Lights the Way IN TODAY’S WORLD, keeping your personal information secure without a trusted partner is like flying in the dark: You never know when tragedy could strike. Some estimates say that nearly 10 million Americans each year become victims of identity theft and online fraud — and this trend shows no sign of letting ...Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town, Gainesville, FL THOUGH IT’S HAD A PRESENCE on the Gainesville scene for more than three years, Tioga Town Center is finally ready for a formal introduction. Say hello to what’s sure to become the area’s premiere shopping and dining destination. The center, located just west of Gainesville on Newberry Road, broke ground in 2003, with Phase ...Weddings are Big Business
Weddings are Big Business, Gainesville, FL DID YOU KNOW, the average wedding in Gainesville, Florida costs over $21,000? But, wedding attire accounts for only 8.5 percent of the total budget. “So, you can’t succeed with just wedding gowns. To be successful in a town our size,” Jay’s Bridal & Special Occasions owner Paul Rhodenizer says, “you ...
The Trophy Shop
PERHAPS YOU’VE PASSED The Trophy Shop’s white and blue building on Northwest 13th Street and thought, “Hmm, I guess they just make awards.” Well, you’re close. Awards are just a small part of what the Trophy Shop makes. The gift and award possibilities are limited only by imagination, and here, imagination is the fuel that drives the business. ...
Hall of Fame
FOR MANY PEOPLE, managing work, family and philanthropy is a difficult jugglingact. C.B. Daniel, however, makes it look easy because, for him, the three aren’t separate entities. Each affects the other. Take, for example, his involvement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County. “Our son was participating in sports at the Boys Club, and at the time, the club ...
Embracing Your Passion!
SITUATED ON TOP OF A HILL off I-75, Gainesville Harley-Davidson & Buell is North Central Florida’s largest Harley- Davidson and Buell dealership. When it comes to success stories it does not get much better that this. Owners Gail and Ray Lytle opened in 1993, with a small store front and big dreams. With the family’s hard work it has since grown to a 27,000-square-foot ...
Choose Quality; Choose Carefully
IT IS OFTEN THOUGHT that hospice organizations are all the same. Not true. When you’ve seen one hospice program, you’ve only seen one hospice program. Hospice care, like any service, varies from organization to organization. Here are some characteristics to look for in a quality hospice should the need arise. When deciding on a hospice, some key qualities to ...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 ...