Parade of Homes: Celebrating 50 Years of Building Excellence

For the past 50 years, members of the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) have planned, developed and worked together to showcase the latest in home building and the newest in neighborhood design in our community. The 50th Annual Parade of Homes™ opens on Saturday, ...

SunState Federal Credit Union: Build Your Financial Security on a Trusted Foundation

In today’s uncertain economy it’s hard to know how to handle your finances, or even who to trust. Lately, the media is full of reports about financial institutions “going under,” “cutting back” on services, practicing “predatory lending,” tacking on “surprise interest rates,” and ...

Old Meets New at Longleaf Village

The best of both worlds in home design: old-world and ultra-modern, are within steps of each other in the Longleaf Village community; two homes featuring this contrast are a must-see showcase during the annual Builders Association of North Central Florida’s Spring Parade of Homes. ...

Leadership Gainesville: A Networking of the Brightest Minds

Some of the community’s greatest leaders – in the professional, public and private sectors – took part in a program that involves networking of the best and brightest minds in the county. Sponsored by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the intent of Leadership Gainesville ...

Find Refuge - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Visitors will enjoy biking, hiking, boating, fishing and seasonal quota hunting. Established in 1931, this unique refuge is a well-known wintering habitat for migratory birds. Within the refuge, coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers are ...

Mission: Haiti

One local woman’s undeniable call to reach out to the Haitian community has taken her on several mission trips to the Western world’s poorest country. “We feel a burden in our hearts for the people of Haiti,” said High Springs resident Misty Emerson, 35. Along with her husband, ...

People Helping People: The Generation Connection

Childhood moments spent with grandparents are memories people often take for granted. Today, for various reasons, many children – and grandparents - do not experience this generational exchange. Some families do not share a close connection while other families rarely see each other ...

Gator Watch: Gator Tennis - New Faces, Same Winning Ways

One of the first things to notice about the Gator tennis teams is their youth. More than half of the women, and all but two of the men, are freshmen and sophomores. For some programs, this would mean a few years of rebuilding, but for the Gators, the story remains the same – success. ...

10 Things I Love About Gainesville: Ritchie Baldwin

10. Location, Location, Location. Situated in North-Central Florida, Gainesville is within two hours of many recreational activities. The springs, the beach, the parks, concerts and shows all within a few hours drive. 9. Video Game Stores. With a town of collegians, it is nice ...