INDIGO - Green Solutions for A Healthy Home

AMID THE GROWING CONCERN for the environment, human health, fair labor standards and corporate responsibility there is a new place to shop in Gainesville which brings it all together: it’s called INDIGO. “Every town should have a ‘Green Store’, where folks can buy products that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly,” owner Liberty Phoenix says. ...

Things I Love About Christmas & Santa: Corbin and Colby

CORBIN Santa Claus is very nice and he kinda looks like my dad. I love to give presents to all my family and friends. It’s great to see their faces light up with Christmas cheer. We love to decorate our home at Christmas time. I like putting lights, ornaments, candy canes and ice cycles all over our tree. We have lots of fun singing Christmas ...

Meet the DERMACARE Team

DERMACARE Laser and Skin Care Clinic has made a name for itself in Gainesville because of its commitment to the best technology and newest procedures in laser treatments and skincare. In addition to cutting edge technology, Dermacare offers something more—a friendly atmosphere created by a staff of talented and dedicated professionals. Each enhances the Dermacare experience ...

Hometown Holiday Gifts

Thornebrook Gallery For over a quarter of a century, customers have discovered unique and beautiful works of art here. The gallery is a wonderful place to find the perfect piece of jewelry. Located at Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd St., Suite 6D, visit at www.thornebrookgallery.com LENTZ HOUSE OF TIME In this shop, you will find beautiful watches, clocks, cuckoo clocks, ...

Lifestyle Makeover

Need a fresh start? Life gets complicated sometimes, and it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. From dealing with stress at work to taking care of your family, it’s easy to lose yourself. Jennifer Thomas, host of EverydayExperiences. com, a local online talk show, partnered with Victoria Golden, owner of the Floating Lotus Spa, and other local sponsors to provide four ...

Christmas Message

THIS IS THE SEASON of year that across the nation and around the world, we take time to give thanks for all of our blessings.  It is also time to reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and victories of the past year and to plan and chart a course for the New Year. It is in this spirit that all of the doctors and staff at the Gainesville Animal Hospital East and West and ...

PALS

Adolescence is tough. High school and middle school can be overwhelming, and, if you factor in violence, drugs and intolerance, it’s easy to see why many students view school as a battleground. Partners in Adolescent Lifestyle Support (PALS) is changing this perception by transforming Gainesville’s schools from battlegrounds into safe havens. “[PALS] gives ...

Mr. Farrell Rides Again!

“I'M NOT REALLY SURE what I did to injure myself,” Billy said, “but the pain became worse with each passing day for about two months. By then, I had pain shooting down my legs and muscle spasms in my lower back to the extent that it was affecting my ability to walk.” Billy went first to his regular doctor who sent him for MRI scans of his back. The scans ...

Sunstate Federal Credit Union: Top Performer

WITH RECENT NATIONAL recognition as a financial top performer and as a provider of superior member service, SunState Federal Credit Union continues to gain notoriety in the financial services world. These separate prestigious ratings are results of nationwide comparisons for financial service providers that fall within SunState’s category, according to reports compiled by ...

Taking Your Trust & Support to Heart

IT’S HOLIDAY TIME for your pets too, and there are a few things to keep in mind over this holiday season. As cool weather approaches, many will change their radiator fluid. Remember to dispose of the antifreeze so your pet(s) cannot get in contact with it. Antifreeze is sweet to taste, and pets will readily drink it. Antifreeze ingestion is lethal even in small quantities. ...

Klaus Fine Jewelry

The store is led by the dynamic brother and sister duo of Starla Klaus Balduzzi and Alfredo Klaus Jr. They carry on a long-standing family tradition with an innovative style of their very own. More than twenty years ago, Alfredo and Rachel Klaus, founders of A.G. Klaus, started the family business and passed their vision on to their children. This tradition continues each year ...

Holbrook Travel: Yucatan Adventures

SOMETIMES ADVENTURE finds you when you least expect it. Looking for a close, easy trip, my husband and I flew to Cancun for a few days. We found a budget, all-inclusive hotel near Playa del Carmen that offered access to several Mayan ruins. We decided to explore Sian Ka’an, a peninsula south of Tulum that is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The small town at the ...

You Can Make a Difference in a Soldier's Life

Military Support Group of Alachua County www.msgfac.com S.O.S. Support Our Soldiers www. anysoldier.com This website is where you can obtain a soldier’s name. You must have a name to send packages out of state. We have all heard of the shoe box ministry. You can obtain more information at: www.operationshoebox.com When you are making out your Christmas card ...

Trendy Tech Gift Ideas

HAVING TROUBLE COMING up with gift ideas for the holiday season? Think digital. Remember, we live in a savvy tech world nowadays, and like it or not, the digital mode is here to stay. But, you don’t have to be young and savvy to go digital. And, when it comes to digital, the gift ideas are endless. However, some of the trendier tech gifts are rather costly. Almost every ...

Gator Watch: Swimming and Diving

FOR MOST PEOPLE, December means that swimming season is long over. But for the Gator swimming and diving squads, the fun is just beginning!  Last season, the Florida men finished second in the SEC and fourth in the NCAAs, with a dual meet record of 8-5. This year they return 22 letter winners and 12 All-American swimmers, and head coach Gregg Troy is confident in their ...