Local Services

GreatFlorida Insurance Interview

An interview with the owner of GreatFlorida Insurance of Gainesville, Edwin Duque. How he got started and what he wishes everyone knew about insurance. Article by Edwin Duque | Photography by Sweet Serendipity Photography HOW DID YOU GET INTO INSURANCE? My father. If not for him, I would have thought insurance was just another bill. He became an insurance agent nearly 30 years ago, working under GreatFlorida Insurance founder Ike. With Ike’s blessing and encouragement, my father eventually...

Life + Culture

THE HEAD BALL COACH

THE MAN, THE LEGEND, THE FATHER, THE GRANDFATHER, THE RESTAURANTEUR, THE HEAD BALL COACH Article by Freddie Wehbe | Photography by Footstone Photography & Freddie Wehbe To most of the world, Steve Spurrier is the Head Ball Coach, a Heisman Trophy winner, national champion, and seven-time SEC champion. To others, a legend, a relentless competitor, a world-class smart aleck. But inside Spurrier's Gridiron Grille, you meet a different version, one that may be his most impactful yet. Here, he's...

Home + Design

Window Treatments, Done Right

Custom solutions tailored to your home, backed by local expertise and a 5-year warranty. Article and Photography by Matthew Kramer: Alachua Blind Company 1. What types of window treatments do you specialize in, and what makes you different from a big-box retailer? We specialize in custom window treatments; motorized shades, shutters, blinds, roller screens, and outdoor living solutions. Everything is tailored to your home, not pulled off a shelf. We measure precisely, help you choose the...

Fitness

Fitness Driven Results

Building lasting strength and confidence through safe, adaptable, fun fitness for every age. Article by Adam Mindick | Photography by Prost Photography & Adam Mindick 17 Years of Experience: I have helped clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve lasting results. From preteens and collegiate athletes to busy professionals, retirees, and individuals focused on weight loss, muscle gain, mobility, recovery, or injury prevention. FDR’s Core Values: our core values are built on safety...

Wellness

Performance--Beyond the Gym

Defining performance: strength, endurance, and recovery  Article by Evette Reed, Purely Pelvic, LLC | Photography by Evette Reed When we think of performance, it’s easy to picture workouts, personal records, and time in the gym. But true performance shows up in everyday life—how you move, how you feel, and how confidently you engage with the world around you. It’s in the ease of getting up from the floor, the stamina to move through a full day, and the ability to recover well so you can do it...

Health + Wellness

Longevity Starts Here, With ProBalance360

Improve balance, stability, and neurocognitive performance while reducing fall risk. Experience advanced, interactive rehab designed to help you recover faster and maintain an independent lifestyle. Article and Photography by Dr. Laura W. McChesney Chiropractic Physician Momentum Rehab and Chiropractic is proud to introduce the ProBalance360 Therapy System to our South office. This advanced neuromuscular and neurocognitive training technology enhances balance, coordination, stability, and...

Wellness

Gainesville OsteoStrong

A New Hub for Strength, Stability, and Better Bone Health Article by David Fox | Photography by Tyler Laborde: Naps Happen Photography Gainesville is welcoming a powerful new addition to its wellness community with the opening of  Gainesville OsteoStrong , a center dedicated to helping people improve bone density, strength, and balance through a science‑backed, drug‑free system. Part of a rapidly growing global network, OsteoStrong uses osteogenic loading technology designed to stimulate the...

Home + Design

Gainesville Custom Homes: what men request the most

The most common requests Corey Amira Custom Homes receives from its male clients in Gainesville Article and Photography by Corey Amira Men building custom homes often prioritize durability, efficiency, and long-term performance over flashy upgrades. At Corey Amira Custom Homes , we frequently incorporate these high-value features when they align with our clients’ goals, helping ensure each home is built for lasting quality and performance. One of the most common requests is for durable...

Beauty

The New Language of Men’s Confidence

Skin care, weight loss and surgery to help men thrive. Article by Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg, MD, FACS | Photography by Tyler Laborde: Naps Happen Photography Today’s men are thinking about health in a broader way. Strength matters, energy matters, confidence matters, but so does appearance. Looking refreshed, fit, and well-cared for is no longer viewed as indulgent. It is part of how many men want to live. In that conversation, Rosenberg Plastic Surgery offers a thoughtful, modern perspective...

Education

Stay-At-Home Dads

Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head of School: Millhopper Montessori School If a dad is the primary care giver for his children, then he is a stay-at-home dad. There are about 2 million stay-at-home dads in the US alone. There are still stereotypes and issues of occasional feelings of isolation, but it is becoming more and more socially acceptable as women are climbing the corporate ladder. Finding a community of other fathers is more difficult than communities for mothers which abound. ...