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UF Students Among Mentoring Ranks in Schools
Mentoring is thriving in Alachua County schools, so much so that mentors are mentoring...
Party Like It’s 1776
On July 4th, American’s celebrate our nation’s independence by taking the day off from work to...
Participating Restaurants in the 2016 Taste of Gainesville
4 Rivers, 1 Year Priding itself on slow-smoked meats, home-style sides and friendly service...
Deep Devotion
Just a minute’s walk from Ginnie Springs in High Springs, Florida, lives one of the world’s...
Celebrating Keith Watson
Gainesville recently experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event by way of Keith Watson’s 60th...
Tame Your Closet
Whether you love animal prints or cannot stand the sight of leopard spandex, the fashion statement...
Native Animals of Alachua County
For many members of our community, Alachua County is best known as an abundant source of natural...
Second Chances are Paw-sible
Plenty of Pit Bulls: Mila came to Plenty of Pit Bulls in mid-February, one of 20 dogs rescued from...
Tommy Waters Custom Homes: Built on a Strong Family Foundation
For three generations of the Waters family — Robert, Tommy and Derek — building homes is a life...
Counter Culture
Does your kitchen or bathroom look a little tired or outdated, but is not quite ready for a...
The Lifeline that is Always Working
Joy Pitts says she had no idea a single dog could impact her life has much as it has. Pitts, a...
Bring Your Vacation Home With You
Whether it’s swinging in a hammock next to a peaceful ocean or singing around a campfire in...
Spruce Up For The Summer
Summer Showers Bring Summer Flowers Summer is upon us and seasonal, almost daily rain showers turn...
Checking in on the Compact: Q&A with Local Leaders
The Alachua County Education Compact was launched with great expectation in May 2015. The 27...
Chuck Clemons: A Legacy of Giving Back
The importance of education has been a prominent theme throughout Chuck Clemons’ life. Raised on...
Exploring the Natural Beauty of The Gilchrist Club
Tucked away just north of Trenton, the Gilchrist Club is an oasis of pine-dotted fields and...
Wrong Number, Right Call
In 2004, John Rivers got a call at his office from a crying woman who told him she was sorry to...
Arpita and Omar Oselimo
Arpita and Omar Oselimo are a Gainesville power couple. If you haven’t heard their names...
From Isolation to Engagement
Rudy Lorie has gone from isolation to engagement, thanks to medical service dogs. He’s been with...