Spa Royale

Celebrating five years in Gainesville, Spa Royale offers a world-class spa experience to help guests refresh, renew and RELAX. The spa is well known for outstanding service by friendly licensed staff, the spa industry’s finest products and unique signature treatments — for both men and omen. With more than 100 custom Spa “TREATments” you could easily ...

What's Hot In Wedding Trends?

Brides-to-be won’t be wanting for choices when it comes to selecting that special gown; the Gainesville Wedding Expo offers the largest range of bridal wear modeled Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Gainesville’s Jay’s Bridal & Special Occasions, located in the Creekside Mall, will display bridal wear from top ...

Dressing Out of the Box

“Are you really going to wear that?” If you’re a man chances are you’ve heard that question from a significant other, friend, sibling or even your parents at least once. The phrase usually meant a muchdreaded trip to the mall, with hours spent trudging from store to store and waiting for someone to help you. But for men in Gainesville, those days ...

Wedding Trends Change, but it's Still the Brides Show

Throughout the years, wedding trends come and go, but most experts in the multi-million-dollar bridal industry agree that this special day remains the bride’s show. With so many bridal magazines, TV shows, Internet listings and specialty shops, planning a wedding might seem intimidating. It’s a good idea to plan ahead and, when necessary,seek advice from the ...

The New Face in Photography

With Footstone Photography open in Haile Village Center, brides can find their wedding planner, book their caterer, schedule their appointments at a salon, book the reception hall, and of course, hire their photographer all in one sweep. Paul and Kristin Privette targeted Haile Village because they loved the atmosphere of “the Village” and thought it was the perfect ...

Wake up Tired-Looking Skin at North Florida Aesthetics

Over the years, exposure to sun, pollutants, acne, stress and other factors rob a person’s skin of its youthful appearance. No one welcomes blotchy and wrinkly skin. Fortunately, at North Florida Aesthetics (NFA) in Gainesville, trusted and knowledgeable skin care professionals are available to wake up that tired-looking skin. North Florida Aesthetics owner Kimberly ...

Exceptional Dentistry

Do you enjoy going to your dentist? Do you know your dentist? Do you know all of the team member names? I have interviewed dozens of Exceptional Dentistry clients and most have told me they actually look forward to their dental appointments. That’s right, I used the words dental appointments and enjoy in the same sentence; an oxymoron you would think. Many even use the ...

2008 Women Who Make A Difference- Diane Smith

Diane Smith’s heart lies in her job as Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Alachua County. With a hands-on commitment to JA, Smith doesn’t mind the extra duties that come with running a non-profit organization.      “The wonderful part of this job is the satisfaction I get when I see the light in the eyes of the children as they ...

2008 Women Who Make A Difference- Dr. Stephanie Evans

An insatiable curiosity is essentially what drove Dr. Stephanie Evans to become involved in her field. As author of acclaimed book “Black Women in the Ivory Tower, 1850-1954: An Intellectual History” and a University of Florida Assistant Professor in African American Studies and Women’s Studies, Dr. Evans initially started her journey in search for self.      ...

2008 Women Who Make A Difference-Ilene Silverman

Ilene Silverman, a multitalented individual is recognized as a successful businesswoman, a television personality and a tireless community volunteer. Silverman manages to combine two separate careers into one very hectic but rewarding life. She is the vice president of Budd Broadcasting Co., Inc. and the executive producer and host of The Ilene Silverman Show, a local community ...

2008 Women Who Make A Difference- Sherry Houston

For Gainesville resident Sherry Houston, volunteerism is not optional - it is a way of life. Houston’s commitment and passionate approach to making a difference in the community is evident through her involvement with the Junior League of Gainesville and other local charities.      “The Junior League is comprised of dazzling women who make a difference ...

2008 Women Who Make A Difference- Suzana Sargent

Dr. Suzana A.J. Sargent has a strong desire to improve the quality of life for those in her homeland of Brazil; she develops programs and curriculums to meet the needs of clients in Latin America and other foreign countries and raises money to support missions to lessfortunate areas of the country. Sargent has a Masters Degree in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum from ...

2008- Women Who Make A Difference- Teresa White

AIDS and HIV advocate Teresa White has made it her personal mission to inform the Gainesville community, among others, about these life-threatening diseases. White acts as Regional Minority AIDS Coordinator and works in 15 counties in Florida.      “I have a passion to get people living with HIV and AIDS empowered,” White said.      ...

SaDove Plastic Surgery and Dermacare...a beautiful relationship

At some stage in their life, almost all women and men consider the possibility of cosmetic surgery. Today’s savvy youth, middle-aged and older individuals are conscious about maintaining their appearances, whether it be an updated, fresh look or a more noticeable change. Fortunately there are safe options thanks to enormous advances in aesthetic surgery during recent years. ...

Does the Word Member Mean Anything To You?

Every now and then at SunState Federal Credit Union, we survey our membership on a wide variety of topics, asking everything from, “How are we doing providing this service or that?” to “What is important to you in your relationship with a financial institution?” Invariably, when all the data is crunched down and put into report form, we find we are doing ...

Anna Bouwens of Realty Professionals

Anna Bouwens is the smiling, confident embodiment of the “young professional.” Bouwens, known the past five years as the owner of Eventfuls Banquet Center, has taken on a new challenge. Bouwens sold the business and joined forces with her dad, Allen Stine, to start a new business venture called Realty Professionals. Realty Professionals was formed from their ...

A New Era in Back Pain Relief

Recent studies suggest that only 10 percent of the population seeks chiropractic care for their neck and back pain, yet 70 percent say they would consider seeing a chiropractor. The number one reason for not seeking care was fear of a painful adjustment!      “With that staggering statistic in mind, I decided it was time to bring the best of modern chiropractic ...

Going for Gold

Pride is something that Gators are used to feeling. It’s the pride that comes from winning championships, setting records and representing one of the finest universities in the country. But every four years, there’s another kind of pride that unites Gator athletes with those from other schools – Summer Olympic pride!      Ever since swimmer ...

Terry Jackson Returns Home

Supporting athletes and the community are long-standing Gator traditions. That legacy went to new heights as Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer named former Gator Terry Jackson as the director of player and community relations on March 31. “Terry is a great addition to our football staff,” Meyer said at the time. “He is someone who is very committed and loyal ...

Raising Rover

We at Gainesville Animal Hospital understand that the success of our mission to provide complete health care for the lifetime of your pet is not just dependent on the training, education, skills and abilities of our veterinarians, or on our facility and equipment. Our supporting staff of receptionists, veterinary technicians and animal-care personnel and their training and dedication ...

10 Things I Love About Being A Spa Owner - Mary Davis, Owner of Spa Royale

The Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History.   Dragonfly for its amazing sushi, 101 Downtown for the great food and ambiance and I love martini nights at Stonewood Tavern and Grill.   Diversity that the city of Gainesville offers our community.   The location! We are only two hours from beaches, amusement ...