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February 2009
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 is to identify and educate future leaders, while at the same time improve communication between potential ...
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 home to a diverse community of plant and animal life. With a rich cultural past, the refuge is ...
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, Ryan, and 9-year-old daughter, Cary, Emerson spent two weeks in the small town of Pignon in July. ...
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, April 19th and will run through Sunday, April 27th. “We are proud to show off the local building ...
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 their clients facing “foreclosures” and “identity theft.” So, who do you trust? Here at home it’s ...
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. Quietly tucked away off Southwest Archer Road, Longleaf Village is Gainesville’s latest hot, master-planned ...
Tommy Williams: A Leader in Energy- Efficient Building
AWARD-WINING builder Tommy Williams’ tradition of leaving an impressive mark upon the residential landscape in Gainesville continues in the Longleaf Village community. As a developer of family-oriented communities for the past 30 years, this latest development, situated off Archer Road, is indicative of the Alachua County native’s personal values and commitment to quality in the ...
Time for Another Screen Doctors Shout-out!
Are your screens torn or sagging? Could your pool deck or driveway use a cleansing pressure wash? Does your dog or cat long for its own door to enjoy the outdoors when you’re not home? Is your pool not exactly ready for swimming season? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, it’s time to call the Screen Doctors! Since 2004, Screen Doctors LLC has been re-screening pool enclosures ...
Carson's Cabinetry and Design Takes it to a Level No One Else Can
To many people the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place where meals are prepared, the family enjoys time together and friends gather to reminisce. It’s the room where lifelong memories are made. No wonder homeowners consider it one of the most important rooms in the house. Personalizing it and getting it “just right” is what Steve Carson and the staff of Carson’s Cabinetry ...
Who are you going to call when your family needs a dentist?
How do you make an informed decision about choosing a dentist, or any other healthcare professional? I hope it’s not by looking at advertisements in a phone book. When it comes to finding someone that important to your family, word-of-mouth referrals are the best. If you talk to enough people in the Gainesville area, there’s no doubt about who you’ll be referred to for all ...
Miracles Adoption Agency: Helping Create Families, One Miracle at a Time
The greatest gift birthmothers can give their children is a loving family and home. That gift can bring joy and fulfillment to a family whose dream of a child is realized. This is the legacy and mission of Miracles Adoption Agency, Inc. in Gainesville, to provide supportive and personal services to adoptive families and birthmothers throughout the domestic infant adoption process. ...
Innovative Back Solutions - Doctor, will my back ever be the same again?
While sitting at a red light on Archer Road, John Ashley was suddenly blasted from behind by another car. He was rushed to the hospital for severe back pain; however, it didn’t seem like a very serious injury as there were no broken bones or lacerations. He was referred to a family doctor where he was given pain killers and muscle relaxers for his discomfort. John took the ...
Protect Your Pets from Heartworm Disease - Gainesville Animal Hospital
Heartworm disease is an important pet-health issue in the United States. This disease has been reported in all fifty states, including Alaska. Since mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease, pets living in warm, wet environments, like Florida, have an increased likelihood of contracting the disease. These free-floating parasitic worms, about the size of thin spaghetti, invade the ...
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 because they live hundreds of miles apart. As a child growing up in Ohio, the strong connection ...
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. The men are led by seventh-year head coach Andy Jackson, who realizes the challenges of working ...
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 to have a variety of shops specializing in video games: Best Buy and Game Stop are at the top of the ...