Arts + Culture

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Building a Stronger Community, One Small Business at a Time Article and Photography by Ideal Nutrition Gainesville : Healthy & Tasty Meals  Ideal Nutrition Gainesville / Enjoy flexible meal options tailored to your needs!  www.idealnutritiongainesville.com  / Meals $8.49 each / Call (352) 565-1380   Club Synergie : Body Rub  Club Synergie / Arnica Body Rub / $9 / Roll-on pain relief for mess-free application /  www.clubsynergie.com  / Call (352) 214-0094   Scenthound: ...

Health + Wellness

Pelvic Health for Men

Breaking the Silence – Men’s Pelvic Health Matters Article by Evette D'Avy Reed, PT and founder of Purely Pelvic LLC Did you know that pelvic floor therapy can benefit men? Just like women, men also have a pelvic floor - a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, rectum, reproductive and abdominal organs. If you're experiencing pelvic pain, urinary or bowel dysfunction, or sexual health concerns, specialized pelvic floor therapy could enhance your quality of life. ...

Wellness

Aging Made Simple

Staying Strong and Energetic After 50: Maintaining Health and Vitality Post Middle Age Article and Photography by Dr Heather Hardin Want to stay healthy and vibrant as you age? It's a common goal for many men! While there's no single magic bullet, the recipe for aging well involves a few key ingredients. First, keep your muscles strong. As men age, they naturally lose muscle mass. A fitness routine that includes both strength training and cardio is a winner, boosting not just your muscles but...

Home + Design

Corey Amira, Gainesville Home Builder

Recent custom home project completed by Amira Custom Homes in the Gainesville, FL area Article by Corey Amira: Gainesville Custom Home Builder Exterior: This home’s exterior channels a modern farmhouse feel with vertical board and batten siding and a standing seam metal roof. The color palette is bold and unified—dark bronze walls, roof, and window trim create a sleek, dramatic look. Warmth and character come from the wood accents featured on the porch columns and beams, offering a...

Professional Services

40 Years of Custom Jewelry

Passion, artistry, and lasting memories through personalized gemstone design. Article and Photography by Pearse Hayes What inspired you to open your jewelry store, and how did your journey in the industry begin? I was working for a national chain jewelry store and after a few months I thought I can do this better by making people custom jewelry exactly the way they want it and not some overseas piece of stock jewelry that is made with at best ok quality gemstones. I found a highly...

Finance + Legal Services

Gerald Schackow

Local business entrepreneur and founding partner of Schackow & Mercadante, P.A. law firm. Article by Marie Banks | Photography by Chris Watkins Gerald “Jerry” Schackow has been practicing law in Gainesville since 1965, beginning as a criminal defense and family law attorney before spearheading the local personal-injury firm Schackow & Mercadante, P.A . Over the past 60 years, Jerry has successfully launched multiple businesses, including Athletic Attic (1971-1998) and Brody’s Frozen Yogurt...

Life + Culture

Community & Business Experience

Article by Dr. Laura W. McChesney, Chiropractic Physician/Owner Momentum Rehab and Chiropractic How has the Gainesville community supported your business journey? One of my favorite things about Gainesville is its love of health and wellness. This “small town” has a wealth of natural and alternative health options and that only continues to grow. The people truly embrace living an active, healthy life as long as possible and as a chiropractor, that is exciting to be around. The...

Arts + Culture

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Building a Stronger Community, One Small Business at a Time Article and Photography by Pinspiration Gainesville : Give the Gift of Creativity Pinspiration Gainesville  / DIY Experience / Starting at $40 /  gainesville@pinspiration.com  / Call (352) 792-6270    Swamp Axe : Host your next event at Swamp Axe Swamp Axe  / Host your next event at Swamp Axe—fun, unique, and unforgettable AXE-PERIENCE!  /   www.swampaxe.com  / Call  (352) 717-2937   Kabob House : Indian Fusion...

Home + Design

Concrete Block Homes in Gainesville, FL?

Concrete Block Custom Home FAQs with Corey Amira of Amira Custom Homes Article by Corey Amira How common are concrete block homes in Gainesville? They used to be very popular in the 50s and 60s but in 2025, 95%+ of new construction homes in this area are wood frame. Are block homes more expensive than wood frame? They can add up to about 5% in cost on a new home build. Do block homes take longer to build? No, typically all the block walls on a home can be laid within a week. What...

Education

The Gifts a Mother Brings

Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head of School Millhopper Montessori School, LLC Mother’s Day is upon us, and it’s time to recognize the roles a mother plays in the development and early learning of her children. Mothers are their children’s first teachers. They teach their children to talk and walk and all the important skills that give them independence. Language acquisition begins with the hearing and imitating of sounds a child hears predominantly from his or her mother. The example set...