Home Services

Gainesville custom homes

Giving your new home the best opportunity to last generations Article and Photography by Corey Amira Amira Custom Homes designs and builds with longevity in mind. In Florida’s variable climate, stronger structure matters — that’s why we frame exterior walls with 2x6 studs or use CMU block. These heavier assemblies increase strength and improve resistance to wind loads. Proper water management is another cornerstone. Every Amira home includes gutters because controlling roof runoff protects...

Education

A Toy Donation Tradition

Article by Christina Miller Head of School: Millhopper Montessori School As the season for gift-giving approaches, a perfect opportunity arises to teach children the spirit of giving and the joy it brings. Children are in the natural position of receiving gifts but may not have much experience in gift-giving.  A good way to start is by having your child do a “toy audit” and letting them pick toys they no longer use or have outgrown. This can give the toys a new life, as well as allow them to...

Fitness

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Building a Stronger Community, One Small Business at a Time Article and Photography by Sweetberries Eatery and Frozen Custard : Local Flavor, Sweet Treats SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard  / Having guests this season? Treat them to a local favorite for a delicious lunch. /  https://sweetberries.com/gainesville/   / Call (352) 378-4972   Earthwise Pet Jonesville : Cat Condos at Earthwise Pet Jonesville  Earthwise Pet Jonesville / Move your cat into a luxurious condo built...

Wellness

Give the Gift of Health

Empower loved ones with confidence, comfort, and care through specialized pelvic health physical therapy. Article by Evette D’Avy Reed, PT, CHC  The holidays are a season of giving — of gifts, gratitude, and togetherness. At Purely Pelvic, we embrace this spirit by celebrating one of the most meaningful gifts of all: the gift of health. Pelvic health is often left out of the holiday conversation, but for many, it’s at the heart of their quality of life. Whether it's healing after childbirth...

Professional Services

The Gift of Self Care

Rosenberg Plastic Surgery proudly expands with RPS Aesthetics. Bringing you elevated beauty, wellness, and rejuvenation. Photography by Tyler Laborde & Mike Shea With nearly three decades of surgical expertise and a longstanding dedication to the Gainesville community, Dr. Jason Rosenberg continues to elevate patient care with the launch of RPS Aesthetics, a new extension of Rosenberg Plastic Surgery. This expansion marks an exciting evolution for the practice—offering patients a broader...

Local Services

Insurance Review

Edwin Duque shares the most common holiday insurance claims and practical tips to stay protected. Article by Taylor Noe: GreatFlorida Insurance of Gainesville The holidays are a time to make wonderful memories with family and friends, but they also bring unique risks. Here are the top claims we see during the holidays and how to stay ahead of them. House Fires: Candles, overloaded outlets, and dry Christmas trees are frequent culprits. Real trees should be kept well-watered, and artificial...

Education

Plasma Innovation in “Gatortown”

Local Company Pioneers Next-Generation Sterilization Technology Article by Trisha Roy: Open Spaces International | Photography by Tyler Laborde: Naps Happen Photography It is no secret that our highly intellectual town is a beehive of innovation and invention. In a “college town” like Gainesville, we enjoy a unique  concentration of thought leaders who continue to bring our “Gatortown” to national and global attention.  One such breakthrough comes from Surfplasma, Inc., founded by University...

Food + Beverage

Give with Flavor

Share Cuban comfort food, laughter, and love- the kind of gift no box can hold. Article and Photography by MiApa Latin Cafe This holiday season, give more than presents — give presence. At Mi Apá Latin Café , we believe the best moments happen around the table, surrounded by family, friends, and food made from the heart. Our holiday catering brings the warmth of Cuban flavors to every celebration — from tender roasted turkey and juicy pernil to creamy pumpkin tres leches and sweet plantains...

Food + Beverage

Giving Back in the Month of Giving

Celebrating generosity, one event at a time. Article by Kairos Events & Catering At Kairos, we believe that every moment has the power to make a difference. Over the past year, we’ve been honored to support local charitable organizations like the Ronald McDonald House, PACE Center for Girls, and Smooth Flava by hosting their events in our one-of-a-kind venue. In the spirit of giving, Kairos  is proud to announce a year-long pledge for 2026: each month, we will provide our upscale event...

Life + Culture

Growing Up Gainesville: The Taylors

A journey of love, resilience, faith, and service shaping one family’s legacy in Gainesville, Florida. Article by Sean Taylor When Sean Taylor’s family left Brooklyn, New York, for Gainesville in 1978, the change was immediate. “It was a culture shock,” he remembers. Three years later, Kerry’s family arrived, and the two met in high school. Surrounded by a diverse circle of friends, their interracial relationship in the 1980s wasn’t always easy, but it became the foundation of a marriage that...