Life + Culture

Making a Difference for Animals!

What if you couldn’t afford to get your pet emergency medical care? Article by Jennifer Webb | Photography by Jessie DeShazer Shakespeare Animal Fund, a 21-year-old nonprofit, has come to Alachua County with one mission: to help pay emergency veterinary bills for elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals with suffering or dying pets and not enough money for treatment. After raising well over a million dollars in Nevada, Shakespeare has now opened a branch here and is seeking volunteers...

Wellness

Pelvic Health Therapy for Kids

Article by Evette D’Avy Reed, PT, founder of Purely Pelvic LLC | Photography by Tyler Laborde: Naps Happen LLC Addressing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Children Pelvic floor dysfunction is not exclusive to adults-- it can significantly impact children and infants, affecting their physical and emotional well-being. Conditions like bedwetting, bowel or bladder leakage, constipation, and pelvic pain can erode a child’s confidence, leading to embarrassment and social withdrawal. In babies...

Life + Culture

Cuffs and Collars Change Lives

Volunteer Sharon Vogel helps inmates train shelter dogs, creating second chances for people and pets Article and Photography by Kenny Vogel The Lancaster Correctional Institution, in partnership with Gilchrist County Animal Services, runs an extraordinary program called Cuffs and Collars, a program aimed at increasing the adoptability of shelter dogs while teaching inmates valuable life skills. Over a 4-6 week period, volunteers work with inmate handlers to train the dogs in basic obedience...

Wellness

Supporting Gainesville’s Youth

Meet Chevron Williams, RMHCI Article by Jason Hartz | Photography by Adrienne Fletcher Photography At Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, Inc., healing the whole person starts with compassionate, skilled care—and no one exemplifies this more than Chevron Williams, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. Chevron brings warmth, patience, and professional excellence to her work with children and adolescents, helping young people navigate anxiety, trauma, family changes, and behavioral...

Arts + Culture

Shrunk 3D Gainesville

Immortalizing Your Pets in 3D Article and Photography by Katherine Osman At Shrunk 3D Gainesville, we know pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. That’s why we’ve created a one-of-a-kind way to preserve their presence forever with lifelike 3D-printed replicas. Using cutting-edge scanning technology inside our fully mobile studio, we capture your pet’s shape, size, and personality in stunning detail. Whether it’s your playful pup, majestic cat, or even a feathered or scaled friend, our...

Fitness

Bridles and Bonds

The connection between human and horse can be profound, creating a powerful bond that transcends species and touches the soul. Article and Photography by Dr. Laura McChesney, D.C. Momentum Rehab and Chiropractic HORSE: a large domesticated mammal with solid hooves and a flowing mane and tail used for riding, racing and pulling loads.* I’d argue that definition falls far short. A horse is beauty, majesty, spirit, strength and compassion. That’s not just who they are. They also empower this...

Wellness

Vision Birth Center

A New Option for Growing Families: The Excitement Around Gainesville’s Only Birth Center Article and Photography by Margo Dandreano For families in Gainesville, the arrival of a new baby has meant choosing between the two local hospitals with Labor & Delivery units or planning a home birth. While these options serve many well, they also leave a significant gap—especially for those seeking a more natural, personalized birth experience with access to water birth. That’s where Gainesville’s new...

Wellness

Mooi's Leading Lady...Diva!

Meet Diva, the beloved spa pup who brings charm, calm, and just the right amount of sass to Mooi MedSpa. Article by Tracey Botha | Photography by Melissa Hough At Mooi MedSpa, luxury meets loyalty — in the form of our beloved spa dog, Diva. True to her name, Diva has full run of the office, greeting guests like royalty and strutting her stuff into the rooms of her favorite regulars (she always knows when they’re here!). Whether calming pre-treatment jitters or sparking laughter during a...

Arts + Culture

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

Building a Stronger Community, One Small Business at a Time Article and Photography by Bin There Dump That : Residential Friendly Roll Off Dumpster Rentals Bin There Dump That  / Residential Friendly Roll Off Dumpster Rentals / HOA Friendly / starting at $325 /  cflorida.bintheredumpthatusa.com  / Call (352) 900-5253   Shrunk 3D Gainesville : Immortalizing Your Pets in 3D Shrunk 3D Gainesville  / Shrunk 3D Gainesville turns moments into tangible memories.  / ...

Education

Pet Ownership’s Impact on Child development

Article by Christina Miller Owner/head of School: Millhopper Montessori School Children benefit in many ways from owning a pet. Pets can provide many opportunities that help them grow their emotional intelligence as well as teaching practical life skills, fostering independence and seeing what commitment means firsthand. Because pets communicate without language, children observe nonverbal communication and can develop empathy and ability to respond to the feelings of others. Toddlers are at a...