Health + Wellness

Gift Of Health!

For Mother's Day and Everyday Give the Gift of Health to your loved ones and yourself! Article by Victoria Golden Floating Lotus Therapeutic Spa & Health Center has been serving the community for over 30 years and has been awarded Best Day Spa in Florida for 2023, 2034, & 2025 as well as being nominated again for 2026.  The mission of the Lotus is to provide excellent therapeutic services for Pain Relief, Anti-Aging, Athletic and Surgical Recovery. Leave the stress behind and bring back...

Education

Motherhood

Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head of School Millhopper Montessori School The bond between a mother and child is constantly changing as the child develops into an independent person. This May, we look beyond the affection of breakfast-in-bed to the nitty-gritty, reality of modern motherhood.  From the first breath, a mother is a child’s North Star. In the early years, the relationship is a physical contact of late-night rocking and constant vigilance. However, as the child grows through...

Home + Design

Energy Efficient Gainesville Custom Homes

Corey Amira Custom Homes Delivers Energy-Focused Homes Article and Photography by Corey Amira At  Corey Amira Custom Homes , energy efficiency begins behind the walls. We install extra insulation in exterior walls and attic spaces to reduce heat transfer and help indoor temperatures remain stable throughout Gainesville’s changing seasons. High-performance windows are carefully selected to minimize air leakage, improve comfort, and reduce strain on mechanical systems. We also pair every home...

Local Services

What Women Bring to Insurance

Some of the strongest leaders in insurance are the women paying attention to what really matters. Article by Taylor Noe | Photography by Sweet Serendipity Photography As co-owner of GreatFlorida Insurance of Gainesville , I am always looking for opportunities to connect with other successful women and learn from their experiences. I met Kristy Moffat, owner of Brightway Insurance, The Moffat Agency, through the Gainesville Area Women’s Network. Over drinks, we talked about what it means to...

Home + Design

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Every Local Purchase Builds a Stronger Community Article and Photography by The Home Place : Artisan Glass, Italian Soul The Home Place / Tuscan artisans mouthblown cobalt tortoiseshell hibiscus vase /  Starting at $74 /  https://www.facebook.com/thehomeplacegnv   Arashi Yama Sushi & Hibachi Lounge : Creative and Fresh Sushi Arashi Yama Sushi & Hibachi Lounge / Try some of the best and most creative sushi with the freshest and finest ingredients! / ...

Real Estate

She’s the Community's Realtor

Daurine Wehbe — Gainesville's trusted realtor. Passionate, dedicated, and committed to community first. Article by Freddie Wehbe | Photography by Wehbe Marketing For over nine years, Daurine Wehbe has served Gainesville as a trusted realtor dedicated to her clients and deeply rooted in community. She was named the 2026 Inaugural Community Impact Award recipient at the Fierce Awards and honored by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council as a Woman Who Makes a Difference. Her impact inspires all.

Real Estate

Honoring Her Legacy

Honoring the women before us while lifting the women beside us. Article and Photography by Jamie Stevens, Realtor/Broker/Owner As a woman and owner of a woman-owned real estate brokerage, I never forget whose shoulders I stand on. There were tables our grandmothers weren’t invited to sit at, rooms where their voices were dismissed or never heard at all. Today, many of us not only sit at those tables, we lead them. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because strong women before us...

Shopping

Crevasse's Florist

Article by Leza Mueller | Photography by Crevasse's Florist Mother's Day is the perfect time to celebrate the women who mean the most to you. Stop by and choose from our stunning floral arrangements, beautiful blooms to honor every extraordinary mom in your life.  https://www.crevassesflorist.com/

Wellness

Strength From Within

Purely Pelvic helps women restore pelvic health, comfort, and confidence at every life stage. Article and Photography by Evette Reed May is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women in our community. It is also an opportunity to highlight an often overlooked, yet essential, part of a women’s well-being: pelvic health. Throughout life, a woman’s body experiences remarkable transitions—from adolescence and pregnancy to postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and...

Health + Wellness

Longevity Begins With How You Move

Brain-based movement training builds confidence, strength, and lasting independence. Article and Photography by Dr.Laura W. McChesney Chiropractic Physician True longevity is more than strength; it’s the powerful connection between the brain, balance, movement and the spine. That’s the mission of Dr. Laura McChesney and her team at Momentum Rehab and Chiropractic— to help people reclaim an active, independent life, naturally. With neurocognitive training, awareness sharpens. Improved balance...