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Friends & Family, Thankful, Grateful & Blessed

It’s fall y'all! Get ready to gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving and football. Article by Michelle McElroy | Photography by The Home Place Entertaining and setting the perfect table can be achieved by following these steps:  Have a charcuterie board with cheeses, olives, pickles, fruit, etc. set out for guests gathering before the meal.  Books on creating charcuterie boards are available at The Home Place or find ideas online.  Set the table with your fine...

Health + Wellness

From the Heart

Living My Life with Faith, Gratitude, Joy, and Love- This is My Heaven on Earth Article and Photography by Ann Miller-French My name is Ann Miller-French. I'm the owner and founder of Angelik Hands. Over 2.5 years ago, my husband and I moved to Newberry from Wisconsin. Although this was a huge life change initially, this was the best move for me, both personally and professionally. I was welcomed with open and loving arms by the local community. I am truly grateful for this. As a Quantum...

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Grateful to Help Others Get Moving Again

Life is short. Quality is everything. Article by Dr. Laura W. McChesney | Photography by Momentum Rehab & Chiropractic “They helped me out of the most painful dark place that I’ve ever been in. I would come in barely able to hold myself, nerve pain in all of my extremities with tingling & numbness, plagued with migraines, neck spasms & severe brain fog. I’m able to function at a much larger capacity than I had even thought possible before I started.” - Alonda  The rewards of helping...

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Ryan Smith and Sarah Karremans

Getting to know your local North Central Florida dumpster rental operators. Article by Ryan Smith & Sarah Karremans | Photography by Tanya Consaul Photography Let's hear from your local North Central Florida dumpster rental operators, Ryan Smith and Sarah Karremans.  What brought you to Gainesville, Florida? We lived in Kingston, Ontario back in Canada for 38 years. Like Gainesville, it's a University town, although Gators sports are way more serious than Queens Gaels Football. When we...

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Homegrown by Heroes

You have purchased a rose that has been lovingly grown by a Veteran. Article and Photography by Pam Greenewald Rose Garden Angels, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3, that uses horticulture therapy to help those suffering from PTSD and other disorders. Veterans are paid for every rose that is grown, with their roses marketed to companies and the proceeds from the sale of the roses going back into the non-profit.  For Veteran Tayden Haile, "Growing roses has become my meditation. Seeing...

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Nurturing Thankfulness in Children

Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head Millhopper Montessori School According to Amy Morin, LCSW and Carly Snyder, MD, of The Very Well Mind Podcast, Teaching children gratitude can help them feel happier, support better social relationships, and improve overall health and well-being. In our me-centered world, nurturing thankfulness and gratitude is not easy. Families need to practice this by appreciating each other as often as possible. “Thank you for breakfast” or “Thank you for coming to...

Entertainment

Saving Santa is Coming

We are THANKFUL for our Christmas Escape Game: Saving Santa! Article by Ruth Dean | Photography by Escapology Escape Rooms Gainesville Have you got what it takes to go up against Mick MacNasty and Save Christmas? In the Saving Santa Game, you will be joining the Worldwide Child Detective agency as you don your brightest Christmas attire. You will work your way through MacNasty's house and work hard together to save Santa. This will be one of the most amazing things that you can do as a...

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Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Growing Your Community One Small Business At A Time Article and Photography by 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! /  www.arashiyamagainesville.com   / Call (352) 505-6000   The Home Place : Gator Charcuterie Board The Home Place / Custom Gator charcuterie boards with reversible UF inspired coasters  / Starting at $38 /  ...

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Creating Memories

Article by Leza Mueller Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the beauty of gratitude and togetherness. Gathering with family and friends around a shared meal brings warmth and connection, reminding us of life's simple joys. The holiday invites reflection on our blessings, creating moments of laughter, love and appreciation. As we enjoy delicious food, we also nurture relationships, making Thanksgiving a cherished tradition of unity and gratitude.

Food + Beverage

EDO SUSHI & HIBACHI

Welcome to EDO! Article by Jeremy Zhu | Photography by Tyler Laborde Experience the finest Japanese cuisine while enjoying our most popular sake, Dassai 23. Sip, savor and indulge in the ultimate sake experience. This Junmai Daiginjo was born from a single challenge - polishing Yamaha Nishiki to the limit of limits - 23% remaining of the original rice grain. The nose presents an irresistibly elegant flowery bouquet with a soft, delicate, honey-like sweetness, and the flavor blooms exquisitely...