Wellness

Love Your Health: Prioritizing Better Sleep

Improve nightly sleep stages to boost focus, balance, and vitality. Article by Dawn Smith, MD Restorative sleep is the foundation of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Increasing the quality of your sleep is one of the most effective ways to improve overall quality of life. It takes place across multiple stages including deep sleep and REM sleep. Deep sleep is essential for repairing tissues, balancing hormones, regulating appetite, and supporting metabolic health. REM (rapid eye...

Home + Design

LOCAL BUT LUXURIOUS

Buying custom furniture is surprisingly easy and doesn’t require a trip out of town! Article and Photography by Dianne Orwig Locals in Gainesville are often astonished when they first step into Walker Furniture’s spacious 43,000 sq. ft. showroom. “ I thought I had to travel to Jacksonville or Tampa for this level of quality and selection, ” ‘is a comment we hear a lot,’ says 3rd generation co-owner and store manager, Mary Kate Walker. Unlike the usual “stock” stores, where what you see is...

Fitness

Fit Together, Love Stronger

Couples who train together stay motivated, connected, and committed Article by Adam Mindick | Photography by Adam Mindick & Prost Photography This February, strengthen more than your muscles - strengthen your relationship.  - Higher Motivation: You inspire each other to push harder and show up even on tough days. - Quality Time: Workouts become meaningful moments away from the daily grind to reconnect. - Deeper Connection: Shared challenges and victories strengthen emotional...

Arts + Culture

Local Voices, Lasting Stories

Honoring local authors whose work reflects our community’s spirit, history, and the transformative power of storytelling. Article and Photography by Betsy Pepine   Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us Gainesville has been my home since childhood, and it’s the place that taught me how much possibility exists when people are supported, encouraged, and given room to grow. After more than twenty years leading and mentoring in real estate, I realized that the biggest...

Finance + Legal Services

Terri’s Two Cents

Because your business deserves more than chaos, confusion, and crossed fingers. Let’s Love Local—and get it together. Article by Terri Bork | Photography by Tristan Ford Frower Chasing Shadows This month, Terri shares how to fall back in love with your business by ditching the chaos, reconnecting with your why, and tapping into Gainesville’s Love Local magic. When one business gets its groove back, the whole community feels it.   FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR BUSINESS Let’s be real for a...

Professional Services

Resetting Your Silhouette Through Implant Removal

Restoring beauty naturally when breast implants no longer feel right for your body or lifestyle Article by Dr. Jason Rosenberg, MD, FACS | Photography by Tyler Laborde & Mike Shea For many women, breast implants once enhanced confidence or restored shape. Over time, however, they may feel uncomfortable, emotionally misaligned, or raise concerns about overall wellness. Resetting your silhouette through explant surgery is about restoring beauty naturally and returning to a form that feels...

Local Services

Excellence Through Time

Celebrating Carmen Cuenca’s remarkable professional journey and thirty-two years of CC Accounting’s unwavering commitment to trusted guidance, excellence, and community leadership in Gainesville. Article and Photography by ASH Consulting For over three decades, Carmen Cuenca has been a pillar of integrity and expertise in Gainesville’s business community. Since founding CC Accounting in 1994, her vision has been rooted in service, education, and long-term relationships. Through economic...

Travel

CAMP STARTS HERE

AMERICA’S TOP TEEN-ONLY SUMMER CAMP. Teen Only, Elective Program, Flexible Dates, Premier Facilities Article and Photography by Logan Davies French Woods Sports and Arts Center is America’s premier teen-only summer camp, located in Hancock, New York, just 2.5 hours from New York City. Designed for campers ages 12–17, FWC offers affordable 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10-week sessions and attracts teens from across the U.S. and around the world. The camp provides a safe, supportive, and well-supervised...

Education

Millhopper Montessori School

Love Languages & Visual, Kinesthetic and Auditory learners Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head Millhopper Montessori School Love is learned. Children are born needing love but this abstract concept is only learned through modeling and experience. The five love languages parents can model for their children include giving quality time by providing opportunity for them to receive your gift of time and attention, physical touching, willingly offering them help, and affirming and encouraging...

Home + Design

Custom Homes Rooted Locally

Building custom homes in Gainesville, Ocala and Lake City inspired by North Central Florida styles Article by Corey Amira: Owner Corey Amira Custom Homes Corey Amira Custom Homes is proudly based in Gainesville, Florida, where a deep appreciation for local character, craftsmanship, and community shapes every home we build. Headquartered in Haile Village in southwest Gainesville, our company has grown alongside the region, developing a strong connection to the architectural styles...