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Our quality of life makes the difference
Lake City and Columbia County offer the best in country living of any area in Florida. Our open areas remain vast and natural. Our business community continues to grow and our employment base is solid. We are a great location to grow a business and a Todd Wilson quiet atmosphere in which to relax and breathe easy. We PUBLISHER offer a very reasonable cost of living and friendly people to call your neighbors once you get settled. There is plenty to discover and enjoy in our small corner of the world. Our quality of life is based on the natural wonders of rural Florida. Pristine springs, unaltered flowing rivers and plenty of state parks and other natural settings geared toward peace of mind and recreation are abundant. Florida Gateway College Entertainment, Community Concerts and the Presbyterian Church Concert Series each provide a balanced selection of musical and performing arts programs during the year. Live music at some of the nation’s top music festivals is nearby. All of these events provide a diverse entertainment offering. We have a vibrant arts community that centers around a growing public art gallery in downtown Lake City. We have festivals that range from historical to the outdoors to home improvement to a rodeo to a traditional county fair that offers excitement from the midway to the traditional livestock show and judging. If you’re in business or industry and considering expanding or relocating to Columbia County, our community has always been known for its work ethic and common-sense values that lead to economic success. There are many support organizations eager to assist your business venture. Once again, we’re very excited to have the Lake City/ Columbia County Chamber of Commerce join us as a partner in this 2016 Guide to Lake City and Columbia County. Inclusive information about the Chamber and the benefits offered to business members are included at the back of the magazine. Also, the complete Chamber membership listing is included. The Lake City Reporter and the Chamber of Commerce share the same outlook on our local business community and that is to lift each other up through strong partnerships. Working together, we all become stronger. We live here and we love it here. We hope you will be curious enough to check us out. If you live here, rediscover the dynamic treasure our community offers. A community is only as strong as the individuals who step up and make it great. Invest — with your time and your money — in Lake City and Columbia County, the Gateway to Florida. 4 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
Table of Contents
411 Local Numbers................................................8 County Parks....................................................... 14 Courts & Judicial System..................................... 18 Education............................................................ 20 Local Government............................................... 32 Cover Story.......................................................... 36 Hospitals............................................................. 42 Recreation........................................................... 48 Famous Citizens.................................................. 60 Golf..................................................................... 68 Chamber of Commerce...................................... 102
On the Cover
Country living at its cutest. Charlie Cothran, 5, (left) son of Charlie and Cessie Cothran of Lake City; Ella Norris, 4, daughter of Jonathan and Ragan Norris of Lake City; Hunter Douglas, 4, son of Wes and Hailey Douglas of Lake City; and Sianna Goos, 6, daughter of Danny and Callista Goos of Lake City, play on the steps of a restored Florida Cracker House at Arky and Debbie Rogers’ Circle Ranch south of Lake City.
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• To get involved in the local community, contact the Lake City–Columbia County Chamber of Commerce at (386) 752-3690. • To get local news, subscribe to the Lake City Reporter by calling (386) 755-5445, visit www.lakecityreporter. com or stop by 180 E. Duval St. • To get local telephone service, call AT&T at (888) 757-6500. Ask AT&T for a list of area long-distance providers. • To set up cable television services, call Comcast Cable, (386) 752-6161, or go to 3890 SW Main Blvd.
CITY GOVERNMENT
• City Manager’s Office The city manager’s office links the legislative and administrative functions of the city government. The city manager is the council’s agent for implementing the policies it adopts and also directs the city’s day-to-day activities and oversees its various departments. The office also prepares reports and agendas for city committee meetings and manages the city’s operating and capital improvement budgets. The office is located in City Hall, 205 N. Marion Ave. The main telephone number is (386) 719-5768. • Finance Department The department in charge of city payroll and retirement payroll is the finance department. The telephone number for that department is (386) 719-5790. • City Clerk The office is responsible for maintaining all city records, including minutes from all official city meetings. The telephone number to reach the city clerk is (386) 719-5756. • Customer Service The department responsible for utility billing, meter reading and setting up utility services – natural gas, sewer and garbage collection – for new customers is the customer service department. It handles all billing inquiries and accounts and arranges for water meters to be repaired, replaced, connected and disconnected. The main number for customer service is (386) 752-2031. • Growth Management The department’s duties require administering city building codes, inspections of building plan reviews; administering the city’s comprehensive plan and land development regulations; enforcement of adopted city codes for hazardous lands and buildings and issuing occupational licensing, as well as general code enforcement. The main number for growth management is (386) 719-5750. • Lake City Gateway Airport Located on U.S. 90 East, the Lake City Gateway Airport 8 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
Newcomers Quick Reference Box
For new residents of Columbia County, these important telephone numbers will make your transition to the area a smooth one.
• To get electricity turned on in your home, call either Clay Electric, 1797 SW State Road 47, (386) 752-7447 or www.clayelectric.com; Florida Power and Light Co., (800) 226-3545; or Suwannee Valley Electric Co-Op, (800) 447-4509. • To get gas and/ or water turned on at your home, call City Hall, (386) 752-2031 and ask for customer service, or visit 205 N. Marion Ave; www.lcfla.com or customer.service@lcfla.com • To set up accounts with refuse/recycling companies inside the city limits, call City Hall, (386) 752-2031. If you live outside the city limits, call Advanced Waste at (386) 752-1358.
is a full-service aviation facility. It is operated by the city and provides jet fuel and aviation fuel to the flying public. There are two instructors who can be located through the airport. There is an aircraft maintenance facility, Preflight Aviation. A new terminal was built for the airport in 2011. The main number for the airport is (386) 752-1066. • Natural Gas Department This department maintains about 190 miles of gas mains and serves more than 3,800 customers inside and outside the city limits. It provides service for both residential and commercial gas appliances. The main telephone number is (386) 758-5405. • Recreation Administration The recreation department provides athletic, cultural and family-oriented programs for all ages. Activities range from yoga to football, 5-year-old T-ball, senior citizens free exercise classes, arts and crafts and seasonal recreation programs for children and adults. The main number is (386) 754-3607. • Public Works The public works department maintains and constructs all water and stormwater lines and makes water taps. The department maintains and constructs streets, including sidewalk, curb and gutter, pothole repairs and right of way maintenance; maintains traffic signals, streetlights and street signs. The main number is (386) 758-5400. • Wastewater Treatment Plant The Wastewater Treatment Plant oversees installation of sewers and the operation and maintenance of the city’s water reclamation facilities and effluent irrigation facility (sprayfield). The department operates the city’s nearly 60 pump stations. The main telephone number is (386) 758-5452. The four water treatment plants in Lake City function 24 hours a day. Lake City’s source for drinking water comes primarily from the Price Creek Water Treatment Plant, and about 5 percent comes from the Putnam Water Treatment Plant. The main telephone number is (386) 466-3350.
• To register to vote in Lake City, call (386) 758-1026 or go to the Columbia County Supervisor of Elections office, US Highway 90 West at the intersection of Baya Drive, 971 West Duval St., Suite 102. • To obtain a Florida driver’s license or for vehicle registration/mobile home registration, motor vehicle tag and title services, call (386) 758-1077, or go to the Columbia County Tax Collector’s office, 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 125. • For mail services in Lake City, call the Lake City Post Office at (386) 752-3373 or visit the post office at 250 NW Main Boulevard.
PUBLIC SAFETY
• Florida Highway Patrol The Florida Highway Patrol regulates traffic and responds to wrecks on U.S., state highways and on county roads. Units on land and in the sky monitor wrecks, traffic congestion and speeders. FHP Troop B, based in Lake City, serves Alachua, Suwannee, Hamilton, Columbia, Lafayette, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Marion counties. Its general headquarters is in Tallahassee. The FHP is under the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Address: 1350 U.S. Highway 90 West Phone: (386) 758-0515 Cell phone emergency line: *FHP (*347) Website: www.FLHSMV.gov • Lake City Police Department In addition to its main duties, the Lake City Police Department assists other law enforcement agency operations, including the Multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force. The office is on Main Boulevard and Madison Street in the public-safety building, which is shared by the Lake City Fire Department. Address: 225 NW. Main Blvd. Suite 102 Phone: (386) 752-4344 (non-emergency) Emergency: 911 or (386) 752-4343 • Lake City Fire Department The Lake City Fire Department, established in 1883, performs fire safety education, extraction assistance to EMS, hazardous materials and disaster response and assistance, in addition to fire suppression and safety inspections. The department serves inside the city. Address: 225 NW. Main Blvd. Suite 101 Phone: (386) 752-3312 (non-emergency) • Columbia County Fire Department The Columbia County Fire Department was established in 2006. The department serves Columbia County with eight paid stations, an administrative office and three reservist stations. The county has an automatic aid agreement with High Springs for the fire protection coverage in the
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southern portion of the county, with Union County for fire support services in the eastern portion of the county and a mutual aid agreement with White Springs for fire support services in the northern portion of the county. Fire Division (administration): 509 SW Bascom Norris Drive. Phone: 754-7057. • Lifeguard Ambulance Service Lifeguard Ambulance Service provides 24-hour basic and advanced life support medical transport services for Columbia County. It took over county emergency medical services June 28, 2011. Address: 392 SE James Ave. Phone: (386) 487-3911 • Columbia County Sheriff’s Office The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for law enforcement within Columbia County, Courthouse safety during court proceedings and staffing and operation of the Columbia County Detention Center. The building houses the patrol, detective and records divisions, the financial department, human resources, crime prevention unit, grants and general administration. The Operations Center is open to the public for retrieving filed reports or speaking with a deputy or investigator. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Address: 4917 U.S. Highway 90 East Phone: (386) 752-9212 Emergency: 911 Dispatch non-emergency: (386) 719-2005 • Columbia County Detention Facility The Columbia County Detention Facility is located off U.S. Highway 441 North in the Five Points area. It houses all county inmates. Address: 389 NW Quinten St. Phone: (386) 755-7000 • Florida Department of Law Enforcement The local FDLE office in Live Oak assists law enforcement agencies in Columbia, Suwannee, Dixie, Lafayette, Hamilton and Madison counties. Address: 234 Court St. Live Oak, FL 32064 Phone: (386) 330-2840 Website: www.fdle.state.fl.us • Columbia County Combined Communications Center The Combined Communications Center is just off U.S. 90 West, at the former site of Jefferson Pilot Insurance building. The facility houses emergency management, 911 and addressing. Address: 263 NW Lake City Ave. Emergency: 911 Phone: (386) 758-1125 (non-emergency)
SCHOOLS
• Columbia School Board Administration Complex Address: 372 West Duval St., Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 755-8000 • Pathways Academy Address: 1301 NW Labonte Lane, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 755-8296 Lex Carwell, Principal 10 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
• Columbia City Elementary School Address: 7438 SW State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32024 Phone: (386) 758-4850 Hope Jernigan, Principal • Columbia High School Address: 469 SW Fighting Tiger Drive, Lake City, FL 32025-8866 Phone: (386) 755-8080 Donnie Harrison, Principal • Eastside Elementary School Address: 256 SE Beech St., Lake City, FL 32025-4998 Phone: (386) 755-8220 Thomas “Trey” Hosford, Principal • Five Points Elementary School Address: 303 NW Johnson St., Lake City, FL 32055-8744 Phone: (386) 755-8230 Lisa Lee, Principal
• Summers Elementary School Address: 1388 SW McFarlane Ave., Lake City, FL 32025-6599 Phone: (386) 755-8250 Amy Stanton, Principal • Westside Elementary School Address: 1956 SW County Road 252B, Lake City, FL 32024-8214 Phone: (386) 755-8280 April Vinson, Principal
PRIVATE SCHOOLS • Epiphany Catholic School Address: 1937 SW Epiphany Court, Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 752-2320 www.ecslc.org Rita Klenk, Principal
• Fort White Elementary School Address: 18119 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-9804 Phone: (386) 497-2301 Thomas Lashley, Principal
• Lake City Christian Academy Address: 3035 SW Pinemount Road, Lake City, FL 32024 Phone: (386) 758-0055 www.lcchristianacademy.com Tana Norris, Executive Director
• Fort White High School Address: 17828 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038-9804. Phone: (386) 497-5952 Keith Couey, Principal
• Joy Explosion Address: 3134 SW Pinemount Road, Lake City, FL 32024 Phone: (386) 752-6627 Alberta Coleman, Principal
• Fort White Middle School Address: 2253 SW Cook St., Fort White, FL 32038 Phone: (386) 497-5957 Keith Couey, Principal
• Covenant Community School Address: 2019 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 755-3636 Cindy Soucinek, Principal
• Lake City Middle School Address: 843 SW Arlington Blvd., Lake City, FL 32025-7613 Phone: (386) 758-4800 Sonya Judkins, Principal • Melrose Park Elementary School Address: 820 SE Putnam St., Lake City, FL 32025-5499 Phone: (386) 755-8260 Todd Widergren, Principal • Niblack Elementary School Address: 837 NE Broadway Ave., Lake City, FL 32055-1799 Phone: (386) 755-8200 Nakitha Ivery, Principal • Pinemount Elementary School Address: 324 SW Gabriel Road, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 755-8179 Cheri Hill, Principal • Richardson Middle School Address: 646 SE Pennsylvania St., Lake City, FL 32025-6150. Phone: (386) 755-8130 Angela Coppock, Principal
• Cambridge Prep Academy Address: 2658 SW Main Boulevard, Lake City, FL. Phone: (386) 243-8285 www.cambridgeprepacademy.org Jackie Britt, Principal • New Generation Christian School Address: 608 SW Marvin Burnett Road Phone: (386) 758-4710 newgenerationschool.org Paula Gorman, CEO/Founder Jessica Talbott, Principal
CHARTER SCHOOLS
• Belmont Academy Address: 1476 SW Walter Ave., Lake City, FL 32024 Phone: (386) 487-0487 www.belmontacademy.com Michael Cady, Principal
HOME SCHOOLS
• Titus 2 Homeschoolers A Gainesville-based home school organization with members from families in Alachua, Columbia, Suwannee and other surrounding counties. For details, call Michael and Juli Stewart at (352) 377-8111
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT
• County Manager’s Office The County Manager’s Office directs and coordinates daily operations of county departments. The office is located on the second flood of the courthouse annex on 135 NE Hernando Avenue, Suite. 203. The main number is (386) 758-1005 or (386) 758-1326. • Columbia County Public Library This department is responsible for the county library system’s operations and functions. There are three branches in Columbia County. Lake City — Main Branch Address: 308 NW Columbia Ave., Lake City Phone: (386) 758-2101 Lake City — West Branch Address: 435 NW Hall of Fame Drive, Lake City Phone: (386) 758-1321 Fort White Branch Address: 17700 SW State Road 47, Fort White, 32038 Phone: (386) 497-1108 • Building and Zoning Department Building and zoning is responsible for regulating building codes and permits, administering and complying with land development regulations and the comprehensive plan. Employees enforce county codes and ordinances. The office is on the basement floor of the courthouse annex. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite B21 Phone: (386) 758-1008 • County Extension Office The office assists farmers with agricultural needs, helps homeowners with lawn and garden questions, works with 4-H youth and provides consumer education programs. It is funded by the county and the University of Florida and is located at the Duval Professional Services Building. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 170. Phone: (386) 758-1030 Fax: (386) 758-2173 • Landscape and Parks Department This department is responsible for managing the county’s landscape and parks needs. The office is located off Old Country Club Road at the Alligator Lake Recreation Area. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1529, Lake City, FL 32056-1529 Phone: (386) 719-7545 • Public Works/Road Department The public works department manages road construction and maintenance. The department office is located on County Road 25A. Address: 607 NW Quinten St. Phone: (386) 758-1019
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• Tourist Development The Tourist Welcome Center assists the public with information on the state’s geographical areas, tourist attractions and other information. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 145. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1847, Lake City, FL 32056 Phone: (386) 758-1312 Website: www.springsrus.com • Solid Waste Management This department is responsible for the administration and operations of the Winfield Solid Waste Facility on U.S. Highway 41 North and Oosterhoudt Lane. Address: 1347 NW Oosterhoudt Lane Phone: (386) 752-6050 • Columbia County Veterans Services Assists veterans in preparing honest claims. The veterans service officer is trained to assist veterans and is accredited by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion. The office is opened Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - noon. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 180 Phone: (386) 758-1013
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
• Courthouse The Civil Division and Judicial Services are located on the second floor of the Columbia County Courthouse in downtown Lake City. This is the location for individuals who need the services of the Civil Division. Address: 173 NE Hernando Ave. (Room 225) Phone: (386) 719-7593 • Clerk of Courts The Clerk of Courts’ Office is a mainly fee-based office that operates from revenue generated from services provided to the community. The clerk’s responsibilities are to keep and maintain all county and Circuit Court records, the county recorder, financial officer for teen court and the financial officer for the Columbia Board of County Commissioners. The clerk also issues marriage licenses, acts as a passport agency and maintains other records. The office is located on the second floor of the Columbia County Courthouse. Address: 173 NE Hernando Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2069, Lake City, FL 32056-2069 Phone: (386) 758-1342 or (386) 719-7593 Website: www.Columbiaclerk.com • Supervisor of Elections The elections office registers voters at the office and throughout the community and government sites. It provides voter education for organizations and provides elections for clubs, schools, colleges committees or political parties. Statistical voting information and growth patterns, ad-
dress information and historical information also are kept at the election supervisor’s office in Lake City. Address: 971 W. Duval St. Suite 102, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 758-1026 Fax: (386) 755-7233 Website: www.votecolumbia.com • Property Appraiser The property appraiser’s office is charged with placing value on all property in Columbia County, but it does not determine taxes. It also keeps all property appraisals upto-date and on permanent file. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 238, Lake City Phone: (386) 758-1083 Website: www.columbia.floridapa.com • Tax Collector’s Office This office acts as an agent for the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agency also collects county business tax receipts, real property taxes and non-ad valorem special assessments. The office is located on the first floor of the courthouse annex in downtown Lake City. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 125, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 758-1077 • Code Enforcement The Columbia County code enforcement office is responsible for enforcing county codes and ordinances. The department responds to complaints involving county code and ordinance violations and works with the violator to correct the problem. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1038 Fax: (386) 719-7488 • Columbia County Safety Department The safety department is committed to safety within the county’s constitutional and municipal offices. Facilities inspections are conducted and prevention and corrective measures are taken to ensure workplace safety. The county also participates in a drug-free workplace program conducting random and post accident testing. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1025 Fax: (386) 752-7125 • Property Management This property management department is responsible for all the Board of County Commission’s fixed assets and reports directly to the county manager. An asset is an item with a minimum value of $500 or a life expectancy of three years or more. An inventory audit is completed annually . Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1025
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Green space plentiful in
county parks A variety of quiet spots provide access to fresh water, playgrounds, picnic tables, boat ramps, fishing and more. Falling Creek Falls
With wet flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods and pine plantations, the falls and the surrounding Falling Creek Falls Park are one of the county’s treasures. The 75-acre park sits in the northern portion of the county near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Interstate 10 on County Road 131, with a small creek dividing the northern and southern section of the park. Wildlife species include gopher tortoises, wading birds, deer, squirrels and raccoons. For bird watchers, Falling Creek Falls Park is a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. At normal water levels, the creek roars over a 10-foot waterfall then flows under Falling Creek Road. It pools over limestone boulders at the bottom of a ravine before disappearing underground. The location was the site of the first settlement in the area. Opened in 2001, Falling Creek Falls features a recreation site with picnic tables, a playground, a boardwalk to the falls and a historic building. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The park is managed through a partnership with Columbia County and Suwannee River Water Management District. The property was purchased from the Parker and Hogan Families to protect and preserve the falls. For park information, contact the county at 386719-7545. The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown.
Rum Island Park
Rum Island Spring Park is the only park in the area that provides free access to a swimmable spring.
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It also offers free access to the Santa Fe River through a public boat ramp and swimming spot. The park provides a picnic area and is maintained by Columbia County. About eight known springs make up the Rum Island Park system, fed by one of the several dozen freshwater springs that feed the Santa Fe River. The springs include Rum Island Spring and Little Rum Island Spring Run. Contact the county at 386-719-7545 for more information.
Alligator Lake Recreation Area
Historical and unique, the Alligator Lake Recreation Area provides a playground, picnic tables, hiking trails and boat ramps. The lake, tucked away off Old Country Club Road, totals nearly 800 acres and is located in Columbia County, while the park is 130 acres. Nearly two-thirds of the lake’s surface area is within the city limits. Prior to 1997, only 338 acres were accessible to the public. Since then, the county purchased the adjacent lands using funds from the Preservation 2000 Communities Trust. The purchase included 450 acres of former lake bottom that had been diked and drained for agricultural purposes in the 1950s and 1960s. Several sinkholes are located in the north and south basins of the lake. These provide a direct connection to the aquifer. Alligator Lake is the headwaters for Ichetucknee Springs. One of the sinkholes frequently causes the northern lake basin to drain during periods of drought. Columbia County’s Alligator Lake opened in April 2002. A small boat launch on the north marsh and boardwalks provide anglers a local fishing spot. However, Alligator Lake is a Fish Management Area, so a license is required to fish in the north and south lake basins and the north and south marshes. During the waterfowl hunting season, no fishing access will be permitted in the north and south marshes on Tuesdays and Thursdays until noon. The area is established as a small game hunting area, which means ducks only. Contact the county at 386-719-7545 for more information.
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Courts and the judicial sy Columbia County is a part of the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida. This circuit is composed of Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties. Four of the seven circuit judges that preside over court cases and proceedings are based in Lake City, though some of their assignments include other counties. The judges oversee several court divisions that include cases in civil court involving contracts, real estate, foreclosures, personal injury, business transactions, family law, other civil
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matters and other litigation matters. Circuit judges also handle cases in the other divisions, including: Felony, juvenile (delinquency and dependency), family (divorces, adoptions, paternity, custody, domestic violence injunctions, etc.), probate and guardianship. One county judge sees to other matters such as civil cases where the amount in controversy is less than $15,000, traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal cases. Tom Coleman is the county judge for Columbia County.
The Third Judicial Circuit began the transition to an electronic paperless system where documents can be filed and transmitted electronically. The documents will be viewed and managed by the judges on a computer instead of in hard copy. Officials say the move will save time and money for the court system. The Columbia County Courthouse is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is located at 173 NE Hernando Ave. in Lake City. The general information number is (386) 758-2163.
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The Columbia County School District is combining education with hands-on experiences, job certification and training for its students as it continually expands programs and opportunities within its schools. In addition to servicing about 10,000 students through 14 schools and a charter school, the school district is also the largest employer in Columbia County. It employees more than 1,400 people. Columbia County School District schools include: Columbia High, Fort White High, Fort White Middle, Lake City Middle, Richardson Middle, Columbia City Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Five Points Elementary, Niblack Elementary, Melrose Park Elementary, Fort White Elementary, Pinemount Elementary, Summers Elementary and Westside Elementary. The county’s only charter school is Belmont Academy. The district is also home to the Challenge Learning Center, a K-12 alternative education program; the Chrysalis Center, a stand-alone gifted center for elementary through middle school students; and a Career and Adult Education program that aids transitions to higher education from the workforce and allows students to earn their high school diplomas or high school credit and take the General Education Development exam. The district’s schools offer a variety of programs to enrich the student experience and learning. The four secondary schools are implementing the Advancement via Individual Determination Program, a program designed to increase students’ success and promote postsecondary education. Columbia County School District promises to create a safe, orderly learning environment conducive to the preparation of highly motivated students; to work to ensure that all students
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achieve to the maximum potential of their abilities and to prepare students to be successful in their career training, technical training, higher education and in the workplace. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment programs are available at CHS and FWHS. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment programs which can be applied to earning their degree when they go to college. Students also have the opportunity to earn
various industry certifications through career tech education classes at the middle and high schools. The schools offer programs in a variety of areas and while not all of those programs have industry certifications, most of them do. The goal of these programs is to help students be more ready for the workforce or college after leaving school. Richardson Middle School has programs in agriculture and business technology/STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Lake City Middle provides culinary arts, business, agricultural science, and STEM with a focus on engineering programs. FWHS offers vocational programs in
health occupations, welding and guided work learning, which allows students to earn high school credit through practice with things such as on-the-job work, building construction, game simulation, digital design, business, electricity/ engineering, culinary arts, family life science and agriculture. At CHS, students can be a part of programs in health occupations, agricultural science, culinary arts, vet assisting, welding, early childhood care, building construction, finance, business entrepreneurship, digital design, logistics and supply, auto collision repair and finishing, electronics/system networking, criminal justice, TV
production, gas engines, culinary arts and guided work learning. Many of the programs offered allow students to become Microsoft Office certified. A five-member school board sets the policies and procedures for the district and an elected superintendent carries out day-to-day operations. All school board meetings are held 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at the Columbia County School Board Administrative Complex Auditorium located at 372 West Duval St. For more information, visit the district online at www.columbia.k12.fl.us or call 386-755-8000.
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Industrial growth in Columbia County continues at a steady pace as the county’s access to resources such as roadways, waterways and airways create a rich environment for the warehousing, logistic and shipping industries with Lake City as the central hub of this activity. Economic development and industrial recruitment is handled by the Columbia County Economic Development Department. Glenn Hunter is the executive director. Lake City and Columbia County have landed several logistics-centered industries, including a Target distribution center and a U.S. Cold Storage facility.
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The U.S. Cold Storage facility (pictured above) completed a $15 million expansion project where more than 100,000 square feet of space was added to the facility, creating 15 additional jobs. The county has positioned itself for the development and expansion of logistical industrial operations. Columbia High School has a program that introduces students to the concept of computer assisted warehousing, cargo sorting and logistics.
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Educating Your Child... Priceless! Columbia County School District Facts • $90,301,841.7 — Total Budget 2014-2015 • $34,000 — Beginning Teacher Salary • $41,234 — Average Teacher Salary • 25 — Kindle eBook Readers at CHS • 60 — iPads: Fort White Elementary has an iPad Cart for students (60 units) • 30 — Mobile Laptop Carts for student use. Each with 30 computers • 41 — Student Computer Labs equal 1,230 computers, 27 iPads in classes serving ESE inclusion students @ CHS & FWHS • 125 — iPads in classes that serve ESE students • 103 — Kits of 30 Student Response Systems • 445 — Interactive Slates/SmartBoard Technology • 663 — Document Cameras in classrooms • 716 — Projectors in classrooms • 4,729 — Classroom computers • 4,000+ — Chromebooks • 225 — Dual Enrollment students • 136 — Number of students enrolled in AP Classes, some taking more than one class • $69,973.99 — Generated by 80 students passing AP exams
• 6,125 — Meals served per day in 2014-2015
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• 77 — Buses transport students daily • 4,500 — Approximate number of students transported daily by buses. • 90% — Buses are equipped with camera systems for students’ safety • 1.2 Million — Miles driven yearly by bus drivers • $700,000 — Approximate fuel cost per year to transport students
• $3.9 million — Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) for teacher performance pay & resources over 5 years • $9,000 — Sallie Mae Foundation for elementary school Family Reading Nights • $3,500– S &S Charities for Homeless Education program • $17,900 — Match grant from Consortium of Florida Education Foundation for Accelerated Reader programs in all schools • $2,000 — AT & T STEM grant for the CHS Global Logistics Academy • $10,000 — Plum Creek Foundation grant for CHS Logistics Academy • $2,500 — Humana Foundation Grant • $5,000 — Lowe’s: Best Management Practices and Food Production project @ FWHS • $2,500 — National FFA Foundation, Inc. grant for FWHS FFA Food for All Project • $7,000 — Suwannee America Concrete – FWHS Ichetucknee Parknership program • $5,000 — PCS Phosphate -White Springs for the CHS Robotics program. CHS Robotics is ranked 2nd in the State, 4th Nationally
Career and Technical Education • 12 — Career & Technical Education Computer Labs (Stand Alone & Mobile) • 21 — Industry Certifications offered • 25 — High school programs to select from • 11 — Middle school programs to select from • STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs offered at CHS & FWHS • Articulation Agreements with Florida Gateway and Santa Fe Colleges •$34,436 — Generated FTE by 55 students receiving passing certificates for the Certified Career Education Supplement program
• $5,000 — First Federal Savings Bank contribution for CHS Band • $2,000 — Wal-Mart grant for CHS Chemistry class • $3,500 — First Federal Savings Bank for CHS STRIPES program • $1,500 — First Federal Savings Bank for LCMS Athletic program • $10,000 — Plum Creek for Career & Technical Education @ CHS • $2,000 — Suwannee River Water Management grant for CHS Chemistry class • $5,000 — Timco Servicing Aircraft Cooperation for CHS STRIPES program • $7,000 — NFL Football grant for CHS • $2,014.98 — James Montgomery Softball donation • $467,163 — Scholarship money received from businesses and organizations for CHS & FWHS graduating seniors, including Florida Bright Futures • 154 — Students from CHS & FWHS received FGC Top 20% Scholarship = $39,850 • $106,606 — Take Stock in Children scholarships for CHS & FWHS graduating seniors • 8,000 — Volunteers contributed 185,000 hours of service in 2014-15. Through direct financial contributions, donation of financial contributions, in-kind services, support of programs & involvement of human resources, the business community donated over $850,00 to students in our schools.
www.columbia.k12.fl.us The Columbia County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age disability or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Narragansett M. Smith, Columbia County School District Equity Officer, 372 West Duval Street, Lake City, Florida 32055. (386) 755-8015 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 25
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Before internet and movie theaters, before home phones and running water, Lake City was a place of early settlement and continued growth. The Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum offers a glimpse into what life in Lake City used to be like in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum showcases war memorabilia along with other artifacts from those eras. It is located at 157 SE Hernando Ave. in an Italianate style home. Though not ornate, the home presents characteristics that are both utilitarian and attractive. Although the County Courthouse burnt down, destroying many important records that would reveal exact dates, other records indicate that the single story, rear portion of the building existed before the Civil War and that the front, two-story section was built around 1880 after Mr. and Mrs. John Vinzant Jr. purchased the property. The building retains the characteristics of a Victorian residence both inside and out. Renovations have been made with effort to preserve the unique qualities of the vintage structure. The floor plan of the home is a
“four square” — the four main rooms downstairs are duplicated upstairs. The Blue-Grey Room is maintained in appreciation of the tireless efforts of the Blue-Grey Army to keep the Museum in operation since its acquisition in the early 1980s. The Civil War Room houses all types of artifacts from the war between the states. It includes pictures, diaries, war memorabilia, logs, firearms, swords and books. The Patriot Room adjoins the Civil War collections. Opened in 2009, the Patriot Room honors all military personnel from every conflict or war where the American way has been defended. The room contains a collection of items, pictures and documents from almost all major wars. The rear portion of the building is the kitchen, which contains miscellaneous items from various eras such as a woodburning stove. It's believed the kitchen was added in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Of the four rooms upstairs that were once bedrooms, only one is still decorated as a bedroom. That room is maintained and furnished in Eastlake, a common style for the era.
Another one of the rooms is the Native American Room, which presents a colorful glimpse into the life, tools and clothing of various Florida and North American tribes. A model of a Creek Village, with Ceremonial Square and other buildings, is a prominent feature. The third room is the Children’s Room. The goal is for it to be a handson exhibit of kids’ activities from the past century and beyond. Additionally, a scenic timeline of Florida history will be in the room. The last room is used as the storage room to house surplus inventory and collections that are not displayed. The museum is open to the public Thursdays and Saturdays from 10a.m.1p.m. Guided tours are also available by appointment. For more information call 386-755-9096. 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 31
Local Government Columbia County
Columbia County, one of the oldest counties in Florida, can trace its beginnings back to the early 1800s. In 1817, Don Jose de La Maza Arrendondo obtained a grant of 20,000 acres in northern Florida that included the land that would become Columbia County. Part of the Arrendondo Grant also consisted of an abandoned Indian settlement called Alligator that was established by a tribe of Seminole Indians on the banks of Lake DeSoto in the early 1800s. It derived its name from the nickname of tribal chief Halpatter Tustenuggee. Columbia County, founded Feb. 4, 1832, originally consisted of all or parts of present-day Suwannee, Bradford, and Union counties. Roberts, a small settlement around the home of John W. Roberts, was named the first county seat. Alligator became the official capital of the county in 1836. The county is nestled between two major interstates, making it a frequent 32 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
destination for travelers and residents reaching all parts of Florida. The area continues to grow into a thriving commerce center while maintaining the character that was established when it was first settled. It offers the perfect mix of growth and tradition for growing a business or raising a family. Current population estimates for Columbia County are 67,857 people. Columbia County’s borders extend more than 50 miles from the Georgia line south to the Santa Fe River and the county has an area of 789 miles. It’s maximum width is about 20 miles east to west. The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners is a fivemember board that represents five county districts. Columbia County is governed under the charter form of government and the county manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the county. There are three divisions in the Columbia county government:
Columbia County Annex of City Hall
This monument, erected in April 1939, located in downtown Lake City says: “The Apalachee Indian Trail of early times passed in this vicinity through Alligator – now Lake City – to near Upper Mineral Springs – White Springs – on to Tallahassee via Alapapa. This marker commemorates, also, the historically prominent Chief Alligator, whose village stood at head of lake nearby.”
Administrative, safety and operations/ public works. The county has roughly 244 full-time employees. The commissioners are elected to staggered four-year terms and serve part time. >> GOVERNMENT, 34
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The Board of County Commissioners meets 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Columbia County School Board Administrative Complex Auditorium, 372 W. Duval St. The Columbia County Charter was approved by local voters in the November 2002 general election and went into effect January 2003. Since then, the county has been governed in accordance with the document, which was designed to give local voters more power and serve as a mini-constitution for the county.
Lake City Lake City was once known as Alligator Town. Incorporated in 1859, it was named after Native American Indian Chief Halpatter Tustenuggee, head of an area village in the early 1800s. In the early 1820s, the first white settlers of what was to become Lake City arrived. Among them were John D. and James Osteen, who constructed a house about two miles east of Alligator Lake around 1824. Today Lake City has a population 34 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
estimated of 12,100. A five-member city council governs the city. Four members represent different districts of Lake City. The fifth member is the mayor, who is elected as an at large council member by the entire city. Council members and the mayor are elected to four-year terms. The mayor and each council member has one voted when deciding legislative matters and other issues. The City Council meets 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 205 N. Marion Ave.
Fort White
Fort White, named for a nearby Seminole Indian war fort, was incorporated in 1884 under Mayor Thomas H. Reddick. It is Columbia County’s only other municipality The town’s population grew to about 2,000 people in 1900 when the town’s economy was based on timber, cotton and phosphate. A rail line that ran through the town attracted additional businesses and people to the area. Fort White’s population steadily declined throughout the years because of the decreased dependence on the railroad and a waning agricultural
business, both due to advancing technology. Today, Fort White has an estimated population of about 559 people. Summer is the town’s busiest season. During the weekends, thousands of tourists come to the area to tube down the pristine Ichetucknee river at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park. A five-member town council governs the town of Fort White. The mayor is elected at large and council members are voted to staggered four-year terms. The Fort White Town Council meets 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at town hall, 118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Fort White.
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Michael Sexton owns Lake City’s Chick-Fil-A. As owner of one of the busiest drivethrough locations in the area, Sexton credits part of his success to the people and culture of the county. For Sexton, being in Lake City has allowed him an opportunity to grow professionally and personally. “We love being the only Chick-Fil-A here,” Sexton said. “It’s just a beautiful area. We love that it’s a small town. We are really excited about bringing the brand here to Lake City.” Sexton and his wife, Jennifer, moved to Lake City in April of 2013 from Merritt Island, Fla. Before moving, Sexton said he visited Lake City a lot. What struck him the most was the atmosphere. “People held doors for you, people smiled at you, people waved at you. They said ‘yes, sir’ and ‘no, sir.’ That was something that appealed to me,” Sexton said. “Living in Central Florida, we didn’t have that and being born and raised in North Florida, that was something we missed.” In addition to the economic opportunities afforded Sexton in Lake City, the community has been able to make him feel at home. “Before the restaurant even opened here we had so many people just reach out from the community whether it was people we knew or people in the grocery store or people at church who really wanted us to get acclimated,” Sexton said. It’s the feeling of family and community here that makes Lake City his home. “We have a lot of [people] who eat with us all the time [at the restaurant] and they know our names and we know what they order and they know about our families and we know about their families. We’ve been fortunate enough to be meet a lot of wonderful families” Sexton said. Sexton hopes to continue to serve the community through quick and excellence service at his restaurant. “We’re not in the food business, we are in the people business,” Sexton said.
Businessman Kyle Keen
Kyle Keen, director of Ad Valorem Taxes, has lived in Lake City all of his life. After going away for college in Tallahassee and Little Rock, Arkansas, Keen appreciates the small town feel Lake City has to offer. “It’s a small town community here and it’s a good Christian community to have our kids raised up in,” Keen said. “I am a family man who believes in being around your family and all of my family is here.” Lake City has laid the foundation for his personal and professional life. “I don’t meet a stranger wherever I go,” Keen said. “Being able to know everyone makes work easier.” 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 37
Elementary Principal April Vinson
Westside Elementary Principal April Vinson helps shape the young minds of Lake City's future generations. But Vinson, who moved to Lake City when she was 8, isn’t alone in this endeavor. “If I need something, there's always someone that I can call or someone that knows someone that can get the job done,” she said. “It's nice to know that still exists in this community.” Vinson, a graduate of Columbia High School, has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master's in Educational Leadership. Her first job out of school was with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Center, and she soon learned that she wanted to work with kids but as an administrator. “Your sphere of influence is much larger as an administrator and you're touching the lives of every child that walks on your campus and you are influencing who they'll be when they grow up,” Vinson said. “That kind gesture in the morning when you open up their door for car riders, that can be just the little thing that it takes to make them have a wonderful day and really feel better about themselves.” Vinson, who has three children, Chance, Reagan and Olivia, with her husband Michael, says her family likes to visit Lake City's parks, as well as take in sporting events. “I love Columbia County. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else because I have been here for so long I know a lot of the families,” Vinson said. “I work very closely, because of my job now, I work closely with those families and I know a lot about them and you’re just trying to help their children be successful.
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Non-Profit Director Laura Page
Lake City Humane Society Executive Director Laura Page has only been in Lake City since March, yet she already says that she doesn’t intend to move anywhere else. The former Tampa Bay area resident praised the peace and quiet of the small town. “I find it to be very peaceful,” Page said. “The people are very, very friendly. Very down to earth.” Page said that being in rescue was a lifestyle, but she did describe an adventure that she had just experienced over the weekend in O’Leno State Park. During a pack walk at the park with her family and four of her animal friends, they came across some unknown, yet exciting shapes and sounds. “It was the Alligator festival, and I had never heard of it,” Page said. “It was really cool, and it was totally unexpected.” “It does seem that I have moved to an area that has a lot of beautiful state parks,” Page said. Page, whose love of animals shows in all of her work ethics, said that she didn’t feel like she had to travel outside of Lake City to shop or get other items that she might need. “I really don’t have to leave Lake City for anything,” Page said.
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Businessman Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks, administrator of Haven Hospice’s Suwannee Valley Care Center, has been living in Lake City for a little over a year. “I think what I like most about Lake City is it still has that very hometown, county living feel to it,” Brooks said. Lake City has helped provide Brooks with a place to grow his family and continue with his career. Brooks was previously working in Levy County. He originally came to Lake City as the director of finance for Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center along with Shands hospitals in Live Oak and Starke. “I was working there and somebody that I knew from previous work experience that was working for Haven told me about a job opportunity there,” Brooks said. In addition to managing the 16-bed care center, Brooks also supervises the daily operations and patient and family care services at Haven Hospice. Haven Hospice is a not-for-profit organization that has five free-standing hospice care centers. Brooks works for the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center. Lake City has not only provided an environment for Brooks to grow his professional life, but also is providing a place for Brooks to raise his family. “A lot of people and a lot of organizations that do business in Lake City don’t mind expressing the family values and Christian values that are important to this are,” Brooks said. “I feel like it’s a good thing and it instills good values in our kids. That’s why I like raising my kids here.” Brooks plans on staying here long term. “It has a lot of amenities that the larger towns have,” Brooks said. “We live five minutes from what seems like everything in Lake City but we can’t see another house from our house.”
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Business Owner Esta Eberhardt
Esta Eberhardt has been in Lake City for more than 28 years, since she was 8 and her parents moved from Jacksonville because of the rising crime rates. The owner of her own photography business, “Captured Memories By Esta,” Eberhardt praised the more nature oriented aspects of the town, as well as the close knit community. “I love living here. I love the community,” Eberhardt said. “I love the small town life of getting to know your other locals and the fact that the community gathers when there is a need for it such, as if, you know, something tragic happens or something like that, you always know our community is going to be there to help overcome anything that happens with anyone here.” Eberhardt has been running her business since 2011. She says she meets a lot of people in her line of work and described the common aspect about the town that they all expressed their fondness over. “I do meet a lot of people. They love the beauty that is in our area,” Eberhardt said. “The fact that every time you turn around, I have so many spots that I can take pictures because it’s just a lot of natural, untouched area. Nature here is beautiful and bountiful. Every season we have new wildflowers and new life that comes around us.” Eberhardt said she liked the town’s beautiful parks, and enjoyed exploring with her husband and two children. “We just have a lot of great parks here that I don’t think you find in a lot of other places, and each of them are different in their own right,” Eberhardt said.
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Medical Centers
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
Lake City VA Medical Center
368 NE Franklin Street Lake City, Florida 32055 Phone: 386-292-8000 619 South Marion Avenue Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: 386-755-3016 • 800-308-8387
The Lake City VA Medical Center saw its first patient in 1920. Since then, its growth over the years has led to over 40,000 veterans enrolled in its health care programs during the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Built on the original site of the Florida Agricultural College, the medical center is one of two facilities in the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The federal government bought the buildings in 1920. After extensive renovations, VA doctors saw their first patient on Dec. 6. It was named the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital No. 63. The Veterans Bureau was created to care for returning World War I veterans in 1921, and the transition from Public Health to the Veterans Bureau Hospital began. The transition finished in 1924 when the Lake City VA Hospital started its proud tradition of caring for the nation’s veterans. The Lake City VA Hospital became the Lake City VA Medical Center in 1978. With the completion of a 120-bed Nursing Home Care Unit, the medical center’s mission expanded to include long-term and geriatric care for veterans in 1985. Ten years later, it expanded to 240 beds. A 12,600 square-foot addition as completed in March 2000 on top of the existing Outpatient Clinic. The new space houses two primary care teams with 16 exam rooms.
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Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center knows how to provide quality medical care and excellent patient care. The acute care hospital does this through a wide range of programs including: cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics and physical therapy. The hospital has provided needed medical care to the residents of Columbia County and its surrounding counties since 1911. It is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s predominant standardssetting and accrediting body in health care. Shands Healthcare owns and governs Shands’ three community hospitals: Shands Lake Shore, Shands Live Oak and Shands Starke. In 1987, the hospital was leased to Santa Fe Healthcare and in 1996 it was leased to Shands Healthcare. Shands Lake Shore Medical Center announced construction on a new fourth-floor maternity unit in March 2013. The unit was completed in November 2013 and is estimated to deliver nearly 90 babies each month. The renovations costed $3.4 million and the center offers up to 14 private suites. The suites are furnished with warm, relaxing design elements, wireless Internet, flatscreen televisions and a sofa bed for the mothers’ support. The Lake Shore Hospital Authority, an independent special purpose government originally established to build and operate Lake Shore, entered into a care agreement with the hospital to take care of Columbia County residents’ emergencies under a lease arrangement. In addition to overseeing the unmet health care needs of Columbia County, the Lake Shore Authority Board has contracts with local physicians for primary care and local pharmacies.
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Lake City Medical Center 340 NW Commerce Drive Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: 386-719-9000
After over 50 years of service, Lake City Medical Center is continuing to meet the needs of Columbia County residents. LCMC is still earning top marks in safety while serving the needs of Columbia County residents and has previously been named one
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of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. To be awarded as a top performer, the commission considers data on evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions including: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and children’s asthma. LCMS was the only area hospital to be recognized in this manner three years in a row. The hospital was also named the 2013 Large Business of the Year by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. In spring 2014, the Lake City Medical Center was awarded with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. The Lake City Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission. It provides quality care in areas such as emergency services, cancer care, cardiovascular services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services, women’s health services, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. The hospital employs more than 475 people from the area, and treats more than 60,000 patients annually.
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Recreation
Whether you want to skate, swim, jump, run or just play, Columbia County offers diverse opportunities for outdoor and indoor recreation.
Local recreation activities have helped bring growth to the economy and are proud cornerstones of Columbia County and the City of Lake City.
Sports Complex
Located at 1963 SW Bascom Norris Dr, the Southside Sports Complex has 13 baseball fields, 12 softball fields and five soccer fields in assorted sizes. The fields are often used for regional tournaments for a variety of age groupings. The Board of Commissioners and the Columbia County Tourist Development Council are working on a $2.6 million project to bring improvements to the complex. Among the improvements are renovated restrooms and concession stands, new pathways, dugouts and bleachers, the upgrading of 16 fields and lighting, roof replacement, additional parking and a major landscaping project. "The improvements to the Southside Sports Complex have improved safety and comfort for both players and spectators," said Ben Scott, the assistant county manager. "The modernization of our facility creates a complex that allows Columbia County to compete for various softball and baseball tournaments that help bring economic growth. Locally, our children and their family members are able to have a more enjoyable experience due to these improvements."Â Southside has after-school care with continuing activities and a summer camp. There are also tennis courts and racquetball courts that are open to the public. The county also owns South Columbia Sports Park in 48 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
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Fort White, which hosts several tournaments each year. South Columbia Sports Park has eight baseball and softball fields with soccer fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball and playground equipment. Other locations for activities include: The Columbia Aquatic Complex, which offers swimming lessons for children and adults, as well as rentals for private parties. The Boys Club of Columbia County, which has after-school care and activities as well as basketball leagues. The Girls Club, which offers structured after school and summer care Lake City Bowl, which has youth and adult leagues that play on its 16 lanes. Group rates are available and birthday parties are welcome. Skate enthusiasts can go to Columbia Skate Palace for the best in in-line skating. Columbia County also has a dirt auto race track at North Florida Speedway.
Teen Town
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Teen Town, adjacent to Memorial Stadium, offers an after-school and summer program for boys, as well
as workout and other activities for adults, including square dancing, senior dancing, Zumba, women's kickboxing and yoga.
Memorial Stadium
Little League Football leagues play at Memorial Stadium, which is also used for camps and some middle school games.
Parks
Among the city’s many parks are Youngs, Olustee, Isabella, Sally Jerry, Kiwanis, Lake Montgomery, Hammon’s Loop, Seventh Street, Wilson and Halpatter— many of which offer recreation and playground facilities.
Recreational Areas
Richardson Community Center, located at 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, is maintained by the Columbia County Recreation Department. It houses a gym for basketball, student tutoring and summer camps. There is a practice field used by youth and adult softball teams. A USSSA basketball league plays at Richardson as well. The center offers square dancing, ballroom dancing, Zumba and opengym basketball.
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The county’s four-team Pop Warner Football League hosts a youth football camp every summer, as well as three cheerleading teams. The Richardson Community Center Annie Mattox Park North Advisory Council, Inc. contributes to football and other recreational programs in the county. Annie Mattox Park has a regulation-sized field used for football and soccer. It also hosts an annual Easter egg hunt. Richardson annually offers backto-school supplies and a backpack giveaway. The center has a family night each October and sponsors an annual appreciation luncheon for service clubs, businesses and other supporters which help with recreation costs.
Community Centers
Columbia County has community centers at Deep Creek, Lulu, Mason City, Springfield, Winfield, South Columbia/Fort White and Westside. Meeting and recreation facilities are offered at the centers. Fields utilized by local youths are also used for a variety of athletic tournaments.
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Fishing Local waters are a great place to go
In Columbia County, fishing is one of the traditional pastimes. Often called the “Fresh Water Recreation Capital of America,” it has more than 1,313 acres of fishing locations including lakes, rivers and ponds that can be found in any direction. Most public water access points are less than 20 minutes away from Lake City’s downtown area. Some of the more notorious waterways in the Lake City area are Alligator Lake, Lake Montgomery, Lake DeSoto, Watertown Lake, Lake Jeffrey and the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers.
Alligator Lake The Halpatter Park (Alligator Lake North) boat ramp is on Clements Street behind the FDOT office on U.S. Highway 441 south. The Alligator Lake south boat ramp is off Marion Avenue on the street next to the Columbia High School soccer fields. There are fishing piers on both ends of the lake, which has no boating horsepower restrictions. The lake is 989 acres. 54 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
Lake Montgomery
The 36-acre lake is located off Baya Avenue across from the Columbia Aquatic Complex. There is a dock to fish from. Boats with gas motors can be used at idle speed.
Lake DeSoto
Located in downtown Lake City behind the Columbia County Courthouse, most of Lake DeSoto is fishable from the banks. Circle Drive winds around the lake. No motorboats are allowed. The lake is 26 acres.
Watertown Lake
Watertown Lake sits off of State Road 10, at the end of Northeast Williams Street. The lake offers public fishing from a pier or from the banks.
Lake Jeffery
Lake Jeffery was created by the merging of two lakes through a short canal. It is located west of Lake City off of Lake Jeffery Road. Public access to the lake is limited to one public boat ramp in the
Woodborough subdivision. There is a boat launch fee. The lake is 216 acres.
Santa Fe and Suwannee River
The Suwannee River rises in the Okefenokee Swamp forming the border between Hamilton and Columbia counties as it enters Florida. It then turns west near White Springs and bends south near Ellaville. The Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers join just below Branford in Suwannee County. The Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee River are tributaries of the Suwannee River, which continues to the Gulf of Mexico near the town of Suwannee. The river is 266 miles long. There are approximately 100 boat ramps to the rivers in nine counties.
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Testing upon entrance and at end of year
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Two to three years average growth in math, reading, and language arts each year
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For decades, Florida Gateway College has provided high-quality, post-secondary educational opportunities for residents of North Central Florida. Home to more than 6,000 students annually, FGC offers dozens of programs in liberal arts and sciences, and many students who begin their college career in these programs earn associate degrees and then successfully transfer to universities where they maintain superior grades when compared to their fellow students. In addition to its college credit courses, FGC offers opportunities in diverse occupational programs including business administration, computer programming, and cosmetology. FGC also provides training in various health-related fields – registered nursing, practical nursing, emergency medical services, physical therapy assistant, and more. In 2012, FGC began offering its first baccalaureate program, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
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Grace Elizabeth Harry
proached the Golden Needle, a Lake City prom dress and boutique store, about the details of modeling. Soon, she was posing in dresses for the late photographer Bill Potts who would go on to photograph Grace and help her assemble a portfolio in order to market herself to agencies. Potts, who had worked with the Lake City Reporter on two projects before, would also photograph Grace for the Reporter’s 2014 cover of May/June’s Currents Magazine, as well as the cover for the Reporter’s 2015 Guide to Lake City and Columbia County. For her summer shoot in GUESS, Grace was posing in Frank Sinatra’s vacation home in Palm Springs, California.
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against Virginia Tech in 1999. In the 2001 NFL Draft, Allen would be drafted by the St Louis Rams who would go on to face the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI. Following this, Allen went to the Houston Texans, but was released before playing a game, before moving on to the Carolina Panthers in 2002. The Panthers, and Allen, would go on to face the Patriots again in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Allen is known for his strict discipline and building character on his team.
Kayli Kvistad
home runs than most varsity teams total. Kvistad hit 44 home runs with the Tigers and won two backto-back Florida Dairy Farmers Class 6A State Player of the Year honors, with the Tigers taking the State Championship in her junior year. Kvistad’s Tiger CHS highlight came when she hit a walk-off homer against Oakleaf to win the district championship game.
“Grace Elizabeth,” as she is known professionally, is a rising fashion model and a 2015 graduate of Columbia High School. The 18-yearold model was announced as “The new face of GUESS” for the 20152016 year and appeared on the cover of the company’s summer and fall fashion catalog that saw a release worldwide. Having been compared to the looks of a young Faye Dunaway and supermodel Christy Turlington, Grace is with NEXT Model Management, one of the top modeling agencies in the world. The now-famous model started her fashion career after she ap-
A Lake City native and Columbia High School graduate, Allen has been the Columbia County High School head football coach for four seasons and is currently working on his fifth. Allen was originally a linebacker for CHS before graduating and attending Florida State University where he would play as a linebacker and on special teams. In his junior year Allen started all eleven games and finished the season with 101 total tackles. He was on the team when the Seminoles won a National Championship
This former Columbia High School softball state champion is now playing softball for The University of Florida Gators and she was a member of the 2015 National Championship Team. Kvistad was voted the 2013-14 Female Athlete of the Year by the Lake City Reporter and during her four year career with the Tigers hit more
Adam Sanders
Adam Sanders is an up-and-coming country music artist who grew up in Lake City. He spent much of his youth playing at local fairs, talent shows, and town festivals. He taught himself how to write songs and planned to move to Nashville after graduating high school. After two years, Sanders landed his first publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music and has had songs recorded by famous country music artists such as Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley,
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Scotty McCreery, and Dustin Lynch. Sanders’ first recorded single is called “Nothing’ to do but Drink,” which was released in June and premiered on SiriusXM’s The Highway. Sanders scored two number one singles as a co-songwriter in March 2015 when the song, “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” hit the top of the charts, followed by “Hell of a Night.” In early 2015 Sanders was chosen by Spotify as one of Country’s “One’s to Watch” and he recently went into the recording studio with producer Mickey Jack Cones to work on new recordings including his second single, “Somewhere that you don’t go,” which is available on iTunes.
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minor leagues as a starter, but has been used out of the bullpen by the Rangers. Kirkman pitched for the Rangers in the 2010 World Series, making two appearances against the San Francisco Giants. He spent most of 2014 at Triple-A Round Rock, but finished strong in September with the Rangers. In 2015, Kirkman spent most of the season in the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization at Triple-A Colorado Springs.
George Allen “Pat” Summerall
the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association in 1977, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1994. That year, he also received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The “Pat Summerall Award” has been presented since 2006 during Super Bowl weekend at the NFL’s headquarters hotel. Overall, he announced 13 Super Bowls, 26 Masters Tournaments and 21 U.S. Opens on network television. Summerall died at the age of 82 on April 16, 2013 in Dallas.
Blayne Barber
played on the 2011 and 2012 Palmer Cup and 2011 Walker Cup teams. In 2012, Barber turned professional when he played in the Web.com Tour through 2014. He picked up his first win in 2014 at the South Georgia Classic, where he finished in 16th in the Web. com Tour Finals and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2014-15 season.
Timmy Jernigan
On National Signing Day in 2011, Jernigan signed with Florida State University, where he has since been named winner of the Devaughn Darling Award given to the top newcomer on defense at the team’s annual banquet. He was also named a Freshman AllAmerican by the Football Writers Association of America. Jernigan was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft and is a consistent defensive starter.
This major league baseball player was born Sept. 18, 1986 in Lake City, and was drafted out of Columbia High School as a fifth round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2005. In 2007, he also pitched for the Lumber Kings and the Spokane Indians. On his major league debut with the Rangers on August 21, 2010, he struck out the first three batters he faced. Kirkman, a 6-5 left-handed power pitcher, came through the
As a Lake City native, Pat Summerall was born May 10, 1930 and went to Columbia High School, where he played multiple sports. He played college football from 1949 to 1951 for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. He was drafted to the Detroit Lions as a fourth-round draft choice in the 1952 NFL Draft, and eventually ended up playing for the New York Giants from 1958 to 1961. After retiring from football, Summerall joined CBS as a commentator. Summerall was named the National Sportscaster of
This 25-year-old professional golf player was born Dec. 25, 1989 in Tallahassee, and was homeschooled in Lake City, but played on Columbia High School’s golf team. Barber played in college at the University of Central Florida and then transferred to Auburn University, where he was named a three-time All-American and won one event. He also won the 2009 Florida State Amateur and
This All-American football star was born in Lake City Sept. 24, 1992, and attended Columbia High School, where he was a defensive lineman on the football team. As a junior in high school, Jernigan had an incredible statistics that made him a 3A All-State selection. He participated in the 2011 US Army All-American Bowl and was a USA Today All-USA selection.
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On Feb. 20, 1864, Union and Confederate troops collided in what would become the only major Civil War battle fought on Florida soil. The Battle of Olustee was fought more than 150 years ago, but history has not been forgotten. Local re-enactors, Battle of Olustee descendants and living historians pay homage to a combined total of 2,807 troops from both sides that lay on the battlefield either dead or wounded following five hours of gunfire, cannon shots and strategic troop movements. The battle, which marked a Confederate victory, signaled the end of Union efforts to restore Florida to the Union. In 1978, a group of Columbia County residents began honoring the troops by staging a battle reenactment. A total of 1,861 Union troops were injured or killed in the battle with 203 killed, 1,152 wounded and 506 missing. The Union troops lost five cannons, 1,600 rifles, 400 sets of accouterments and 130,000 rounds of ammunition. Confederate losses were 93 killed, 847 wounded and six missing, totaling 946 troops. The reenactment has been held for 40 years. The first two re-enactments took place at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. The following 37 events have taken place at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park in Baker County. The Olustee Battle Festival was added two years after the original Olustee Battle Re-Enactment in the Gator Bowl. The Blue-Grey Army, the festival organizer, hosts the battle festival annually in downtown Lake City. The Olustee Battle Festival is Columbia County’s largest festival. The 2016 re-enactment activities will take place Feb. 12 - 14 at the historic battlefield with a 3:30 p.m. battle demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 13 and the Olustee Battle Re-enactment slated to begin 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. This year’s event marks the 152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee.
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2016 Re-enactment The 2016 re-enactment activities will take place Feb. 12 - 14 at the historic battlefield with a 3:30 p.m. battle demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 13 and the Olustee Battle Re-enactment slated to begin 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. This year’s event marks the 152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee.
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Golf Columbia County is home to two 18-hole golf courses and is next door to a 9-hole course in neighboring Suwannee county. Quail Heights Country Club closed 9 holes a few years ago to reduce expenses and to allow the closed commercial-zone tracts to be placed on the market. The course underwent several improvements, including improved “up-to-par” greens and new sand for bunkers. Quail Heights general manager Chet Carter is familiar to area golfers. A long-time Quail Heights member himself, Carter is the assistant coach for the Columbia High School girls golf team. He was an assistant while his daughter Tammy, who is now the head golf professional at Quail Heights, played for the Lady Tigers. Carter’s son, Todd Carter, is Quail Heights’ superintendent and is in his fourth season as head coach of the CHS girls team.
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Continued From 68 Directions: Take U.S. 90 west from downtown Lake City to Branford Highway (State Road 247) and turn left. Go 0.8 miles to club on left. Other offerings: Banquet room for 150; lounge and cafe for catering; golf memberships and social memberships; full-service pro shop; driving range; pool memberships.
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The Country Club at Lake City is an 18-hole course that plays 6,894 yards from the championship tees, 6,364 from the blue tees, 5,962 from the white tees and 5,097 from the women’s tees. It is owned by the Ste-Marie family and Charles and Regina Timmons. Carl Ste-Marie is general manager and director of golf; Doyle Worthington is course superintendent. Address: 717 NW Fairway Drive, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: 752-2266, pro shop; 7520721, clubhouse E-mail: cste-marie@pga.com.
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Located between Lake City and Live Oak is the Suwannee Country Club, a 9-hole par-72 course with tees set for two different nines playing 3,087 and 3,024 yards for men and 2,445 and 2,410 yards for women. Bob Budwick is general manager and golf pro; Don Branske is the course superintendent.
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Fresh springs, State Parks, and Columbia County is a key destination in Florida for unique experiences that include waterways, state parks and historical landmarks. Ichetucknee River
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Through shaded canopy, the Ichetucknee River flows for six miles before mixing with the tannin-colored waters of the Santa Fe River. As one of the most unique springs in Florida, it draws more than 200,000 people annually to its shores. The river is one of Columbia County’s most pristine and popular attractions. During summer months, visitors journey down the river in tubes, rafts, canoes and kayaks for a scenic view of the area. Tubing is the river’s largest attraction. While guests can tube from the midpoint all year, the full trip can only be enjoyed between Memorial Day and Labor Day so that the shallow north section of the river has time to regrow and recover from the heavy traffic of the summer. There is no tram service in the offseason. SCUBA diving is allowed at the Blue Hole Spring from October through March, but divers must be cave or cavern certified. Divers cannot stay past 5 p.m. Visitors to the park can also picnic, snorkel, canoe, swim, hike and enjoy
wildlife. The park has picnic areas equipped with tables and grills throughout the park. A full-service concession offers food, refreshments and outdoor products during the summer months. The park is a year-round tourist attraction. When the weather cools off, visitors can view the area’s wildlife. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, turtles, tortoises, snakes, great blue herons and Bachman sparrows are just some of the wildlife to be observed. Visiting explorers can follow natural trails that wind through the park’s forested ecosystems. An on-site environmental educational center showcases interactive props, information boards and educational displays on the water’s journey. The park permits canoes and kayaks on the river all year for a slowchanging panorama. Ichetucknee Springs State Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown.
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Hiking through forests, lazily drifting in canoes down the Suwannee River or lounging on the grassy plaza to listen to the carillon bells are all
more activities offered at Stephen Foster State Park. Situated on more than 80 acres in White Springs, the Stephen Foster Folk Center also hosts the Annual Folk Festival. In May, the Annual Folk Festival is one of the park’s biggest draws. The festival hosts numerous vendors selling crafts and goods. The weekend is also filled with live folk music. On the banks of the Suwannee River, the center honors the memory of Foster, an American composer who wrote the song that made the river famous, called “Old Folks at Home.” In the park, standing proudly amid the old oak trees, the Stephen Foster Museum features exhibits about Foster’s most famous songs. Ten dioramas display illustrations and messages from Foster’s 10 most celebrated golden oldies, such as “Oh! Susanna” and “Jeanie with the Light-Brown Hair.” The first eight dioramas took almost two years of construction by 14 artists, averaging 1,500 hours of work each. Throughout the day, the carillon tower strikes a musical tune, playing Foster’s popular songs, to entertain guests. The tower houses the 97-bell carillon, which stands
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at more than 200-feet tall. It’s one of the largest musical instruments and is the largest set of tubular bells in the world. The bells were installed at the park in the summer of 1958. Craft Square is one of the most popular place for visitors. Demonstrations in blacksmithing, stained-glass making and quilting are offered throughout the day. Instructors teach craft workshops during the weekends such as pottery, leather working and tiedye shirts. Pre-made crafts are available in the gift shop. Riverside cabins are available for visitors to sleep in. Each cabin comes equipped with a kitchenette, outdoor grill, fireplace and sleeping accommodations for up to six. Guests can take a hike, bicycle through the park, canoe the Suwannee or visit the park’s trails during their stay.
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O’Leno State Park offers camping, fishing and hiking. Group gatherings can also be hosted at the large picnic areas, which include grills, pavilions and a playground. Swimming and canoeing are also available. The Civilian Conservation Corps >> PARKS, 84
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Continued From 80 first developed the park in the 1930s. A suspension bridge built by the Corps still spans the river. On the banks of the Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, the park includes sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps and sandhills. As the river twists through the Florida’s natural foliage, it disappears underground and reemerges over three miles away in the River Rise State Preserve. Visitors are permitted to fish in the river. Rentals are available for canoeing or biking. Admission: O’Leno • Vehicles: $4 State Park • Vehicles with is also home to 2-8 people: $5 the Bellamy • Camping per night Road, with facility use: $18 which was • Cabin rental: $25-$75 Florida’s first • Picnic Pavilion rental: federally $50 / day funded road built in 1824. The road ran east from St. Augustine, crossed the St. Johns River and connected Tallahassee to Pensacola. Bellamy road continues to be a clear path into Columbia County, as it passes through O’Leno State Park and remains there after 187 years. The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown throughout the year. It’s $5 per vehicle with two to eight people, and $4 for vehicles with no passengers. Camping fees are $18 per night plus tax for use of the full facility. Cabins can be rented for $25 to $75, and picnic pavilions can be rented for $50 a day. >> PARKS, 86 84 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
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Continued From 84 Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park commemorates the site of the only major civil war battle fought on Florida soil. On February 20, 1864, over 150 years ago, Union and confederate troops clashed at the battle of Olustee. More than 10,000 cavalry, infantry and artillery troops battled for five hours in the pine forests near Olustee. It ended with 2, 807 casualties. Three U.S. Colored Troops took part in the battle, including the 1st North Carolina, 8th United States Colored Troops and the now famous 54th Massachusetts. In 1912, when many living Civil War veterans were still attending reunions, the Olustee Battlefield became the state’s first historic site. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park has a visitor center with historical information and artifcts. Every February, the park holds a reenactment of the war and a Civil War Expo takes place in the late summer. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the picnic area or take a walk along the mile-long trail that includes interpretive signs describing the events of the battle. There is no entrance fee required to enter the park. However, there is a special event fee to attend the Battle of Olustee Reenactment in February. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. 86 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
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at least eight employees most of the time. That sounds a bit strange, but it is true; some of the positions are grant-dependent and staffing reflects this. Yet in spite of the staff size, our local United Way has been fortunate to function in donated space throughout the existence of the organization. Currently, United Way of Suwannee Valley is housed in a building which was purchased by the Persons family when it became necessary for the agency to vacate donated space at Lake City Mall. Subsequently, the property was purchased by the City of Lake City, which has generously allowed for the continued occupancy of the building. The donated space has been a huge blessing, conserving community resources, so they can be allocated to direct services. The building, however, has some problems. Once a very nice home, particularly for its time, it was not built to be an office.
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Staff members must share office space with two to three coworkers and work in file rooms and storage spaces among cabinets and boxes. While the staff has, out of necessity, adjusted to the building limitations, the office structure does not lend itself to either staff productivity or client confidentiality, which requires careful scheduling. Not the least of the concerns is the fact the building is an aging structure and will be demolished once it is vacated by the United Way office. All good things do, indeed, come to an end; a building which proved to be of wonderful assistance to our United Way has become a challenge to manage relative to placement of staff and the building’s deterioration issues. Problem solved! A dedicated group of Building Committee members has sought for the last few years to identify a facility to house the local United Way. And the mission was accomplished! United Way of Suwannee Valley on July 20 purchased a building located at 871 SW State Road 47. The building, which was a foreclosure and sat empty for a period of time, needs repairs and maintenance; however, it is well constructed; has front footage visibility, which will assist those looking for the office; has more than ample office space for the current staff members; and will meet the needs of our community’s 90 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
United Way for the foreseeable future. A building fund was initiated years before when it became apparent the organization needed to plan for the eventuality of a building purchase. Thanks to generous contributions which have been received already, a capital campaign has been launched to raise the remaining funds needed such that the debt can be retired and enable United Way to maximize annual fundraising campaign dollars to fund community impact projects and affiliated agency services, as it has done throughout its history, with minimal overhead expenses. The Capital Campaign Committee will be extending an invitation to all segments of the community to consider all opportunities to support this achievement of a facility for our local United Way, a building our community will be proud of for years to come. — By Rita Dopp 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 91
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386-752-8200 | SR 47 S. • Lake City, FL Concealed Weapon License Fast-Track Application Processing Fast track your Florida Concealed Weapon License application or renewal at our main office located in the Courthouse Annex, 135 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL. 32055. There is a $22 convenience fee for first time applicants and a $12 convenience fee for renewals, in addition to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services licensing fees. Please Note: All Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses, new and renewal, are issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and are mailed to recipients. Our office does not print or issue Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses.
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American Cancer Society: (386) 755-0601 www.cancer.org Resource rooms in Lake City are staffed by volunteers at the Community Cancer Center, 4520 W. US Hwy 90. Other services for cancer patients are offered by the Gainesville office (352) 376-6866 or (888) 295-6787. American Red Cross of Northeast Florida: www.redcross.org Maintains emergency preparedness; assists in all disasters; provides CPR, first aid, water safety, and other health and safety education; and provides emergency communications service to members of the armed forces and their families. The Lake City office is located at 971 W. Duval Street, Suite 140 and is staffed by volunteers most weekdays. The Gainesville office is open MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Red Cross monitors an emergency line and responds to disasters 24-7 anywhere in North Central Florida. Annie Mattox Recreation Center: (386) 755-5076 Provides safe, supervised after-school programs for local youth between the ages of four and 16. The address is 901 NE Center Avenue. Another Way, Inc. Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center: www.anotherwayinc.net Provides emergency shelter, hotline, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence and their children from Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, and Levy counties and rape crisis services to those six counties and Suwannee County. Additionally, offers community presentations, professional and primary prevention education. Boys & Girls Club of Columbia County: (386) 752-4184 Offers social, cultural and recreational programs to the youth of our community regardless of race, religion or financial status. The club’s address is 279 NE Jones Way. Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council: (800) 232-0845 www. nfcscouting.org Youth development program for young men ages seven to 18 years focusing on character development, citizenship and fitness. Co-ed 94 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
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CARC - Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities: (386) 752-1880 www.lakecity-carc.com CARC provides adult day training, in home supports, employment services, residential services and employment opportunities to local citizens with disabilities. The address 512 SW Sisters Welcome Road. CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services: Interface Northwest Program, (386) 487-0190 www.cdsfl. org Strengthens communities by building strong families through counseling, education, prevention activities and community partnership efforts. CDS provides temporary shelter, time out and counseling for youth ages 10-17 who are beyond parental control, truant or runaways. Non-residential counseling services for youth and families is also available. All services are provided free of cost. Catholic Charities Bureau, Lake City Regional Office: (386) 754-9180 www.catholiccharitieslakecity.org Provides emergency assistance with utility, rent, landlord mediation, case management, mobile outreaches, disaster assistance and food. A Hand Up Center provides homeless services including food, clothing, laundry, hygiene kits, traveler’s aid and referrals. Counties served: Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette & Union. The address is 258 NW Burk Avenue. Children’s Home Society of Florida: www.chsfl.org Social services designed to protect children at risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment; to strengthen and stabilize families; to help young people break the cycle of abuse and neglect; assist families, children and adults in Mental Health Services through individual/family therapy in-home, school, or office and to find safe, loving homes for children through In-Home Family Partners, Family Visitation Center, and Adoption of Foster Children programs; Family Visitation Center/Family Partners (386) 758-0591, 620 SW Arlington Blvd. Adoption; (386) 243-8815, 1211 Bascom Norris Drive, Ste. 101
Christian Service Center of Columbia County, Inc.: (386) 7551770 Provides emergency services for Columbia County residents. The agency provides food boxes, clothing, household items, furniture and bedding. The agency also provides assistance with utilities, prescriptions, medical equipment, bus tickets and gas vouchers. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) The physical address is: 421 NW Washington Street (corner of Hilton and Washington) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2285, Lake City, FL 32056 www. cscofcc.org The CLUB – Adult Day Care – Dementia Specific: The CLUB is an Agency for Health Care Administration licensed facility which provides level appropriate mental and physical stimulation to patients who have dementia-in a safe and loving environment. The Club Director, JoAnn Flegert is an RN and her assistants are Certified Nursing Assistants. AHCA #9254. Phone: 386-438-8621. We are housed within the LC-Life-Style Enrichment Center. Columbia County Senior Services: (386) 755-0235 www.ccseniors.com Provides services which help senior adults maintain their independence: housekeeping, bathing assistance, respite care, emergency alert response, home delivered meals for homebound senior adults and, family caregiver support. LifeStyle Enrichment Centers are available in Lake City and Fort White to encourage well seniors to enjoy good meals, fellowship and educational/fun activities. Transportation is provided. The LC-LEC is located at 628 SE Allison Court, Lake City. The Fort White-LEC can be reached at (386) 497-1504 and is located at 18829 SR 47S, Fort White. Columbia Adult Literacy Program: (386) 758-2111 The program provides free, one-to-one and small group tutoring for Columbia County adults in reading, writing, GED studies, English as a second language and citizenship preparation. The program is located in
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the Columbia County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia Ave. Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway: www.elc-fg. org The Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway (ELCFG), Inc., is committed to supporting parents and early learning programs that lead to children’s educational success. ELCFG provides child care resource and referral and early learning services (school readiness and voluntary pre-kindergarten - VPK) in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee and Union counties. The address is 1104 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, FL 32025 Florida Gateway Food Bank: www.floridagatewayfoodbank.org A program of Catholic Charities, the food bank provides food and resources to local community agencies and churches in an effort to alleviate hunger in north Florida. Counties served Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton and Union. Girl Scouts of Gateway Council: 904) 388-4653 www.girlscouts-gateway.org Girl Scouts is the largest girl-led organization in the world. With offices in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council serves 16 counties and over 13,000 girls and adults annually in North Florida. Girl Scouts is so much more than cookies, camp, and crafts. Girl Scouts is the largest leadership development program for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. GreenPath, Inc. www.greenpath. org GreenPath Debt Solutions is a nationwide, non-profit financial organization that assists consumers with credit card debt, housing debt, student loan debt and bankruptcy concerns. Happy House: (386) 752-4736 Provides low-cost, high-quality early childhood program for children six weeks to 13 years of age. Scholarships may be available for qualifying families who are working or seeking employment and/or educational opportunities. The address is 544 NW Lake Jeffery Road. 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 95
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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (386) 487-0800 X 8064 or (800) 330-5615 www.mbhci.org. Meridian delivers a range of individualized, clinical and supportive social services designed to facilitate recovery and resilience utilizing evidence-based practices such as individual, family, and group therapy and psycho-education, motivational interviewing, psychosocial re-habilitation, family support, supported housing and employment, and psychopharmacology. Key goals are enhancing motivation to learn and modification of behaviors in order to support the highest achievable quality of life. CARF Accredited. The address is 439 SW Michigan Street. On Eagles Wings: (386) 961-8371 Transitional housing for released offenders, educational and support services to help them become productive citizens and successful members of the community. The hours of 96 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
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Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley: (386) 752-5604 The network includes agencies and individuals interested in the services available to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. United Way of Suwannee Valley serves as the lead agency for the Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley, which serves the counties of Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton. The United Way address is 871 SW State Road 47.
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Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center: www.havenhospice. org Haven Hospice is honored and privileged to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals, families and communities affected by life-limiting illness and loss while respecting each person’s needs, beliefs and wishes. The address is 6037 W. US Hwy. 90.
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operation are Saturday 11 - 2. The address is 185 SE Baya Drive. Pregnancy Care Center: (386) 755-0058 or (386) 330-2229 www. northfloridapregnancy.com The center serves Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette , Suwannee and Union counties and offers free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, counseling, and over 150 parenting classes. We also offer support and supplies for mothers to be as well as babies up to 24 months old. Community referrals are also given. The Lake City location is open Monday through Wednesday 10 to 4 and Thurs 12 to 6 and is located at 399 SE Hernando Ave. The Live Oak Location is open Monday 12 to 6, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday10 to 4 and is located at 1137 NE Grande Street, our new Jasper location is 507 Hatley St. W. Shift Forward: www.shiftforward. org Downtown Dental. To serve the people of Columbia County by providing quality dental work to the working poor in our community. Opening soon at 484 N. Marion Avenue.
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Suwannee River Economic Council: (386) 752-8726 www.srecinc.org SREC serves 12 counties in north Florida and offers services for home weatherization, SHIP funding, LIHEAP utility assistance and various other services. The address is 971 West Duval Street, Suite 183. Suwannee Valley 4Cs Head Start / Early Head Start: (386) 754-2222 www.sv4cs.org Provides early childhood services through Head Start (ages three to five) and Early Head Start (birth to age three and pregnant women) programs to low-income families and over-income families with a child with a diagnosed disability. The SV4Cs program services include education, health, dental, disabilities, nutrition, social services, mental health and parent involvement. The program is free to families that meet child age and income eligibility requirements and to over-income families with a child with a diagnosed disability. The office address is 236 SW Columbia Avenue. Suwannee Valley Rescue Mission: The Lad’s Soup Kitchen
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Agencies (386) 758-2217serves Breakfast (8am) & Lunch (12noon) Monday thru Friday, Lunch ONLY Saturday (12noon) and mid-day dinner on Sundays (2pm). The Lad Soup Kitchen also serves dinner on Thanksgiving Day (11am) and Christmas Day (11am). The Suwannee Valley Rescue Mission Thrift Store (386) 758-8438 offers gently used clothing, furnishings, and household items. The store hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday (some Saturdays). Both are located at 127 NW Escambia Street, downtown Lake City.
and engage volunteer “reading coaches” to increase the number of students reading at grade level by the end of
The Greater Lake City Community Development Corp: www.greaterlakecitycdc.com (386) 752-9785 To assist low to moderate income families and individuals to become homeowners and renters of decent, sanitary and safe affordable housing. We offer basic computer classes, financial Literacy (one on one) Computer Base Program and life skill mentoring. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The address is: 363 NW Bascom Norris Drive. Three Rivers Legal Services: (386) 752-5960 or (866) 256-8091 www. trls.org Provides quality legal services (including advice, brief service, negotiation and/or legal representation) to the poor, disabled, elderly and abused in most types of civil law matters regarding housing, consumer, family, education, public benefits, tax issues and advance directives. The address is 344 NW Lake City Avenue. United Way of Suwannee Valley: (386) 752-5604 www.unitedwsv.org Volunteer driven community impact and fundraising organization which identifies unmet needs and seeks to alleviate those needs through the funding of initiatives and 22 affiliated agencies. United Way of Suwannee Valley serves as the lead agency for the local homeless coalition, the Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley. The Suwannee Valley Long Term Recovery Committee functions as a committee of United Way of Suwannee Valley, which also serves as staff to the Suwannee Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). The local United Way initiated ReadingPals for the 2015-2016 school year. ReadingPals is an early literacy initiative which seeks to recruit, train, 98 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
third grade. Information and referral services are available for those in need. The address is 871 SW State Road 47.
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Voices for Children / Guardian ad Litem: (386) 758-1170 or (386) 364-7720 www.guardianadlitem.org Provides best interest legal advocacy for abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings. Trains community volunteers to work one on one with the children. Professional staff members provide case management assistance and legal representation in court. The Lake City address is 885 SW Sisters Welcome Road. The Live Oak address is 231 E. Howard Street. Volunteers of America of Florida: SHP and VAGPD (386) 7549926 or SSVF 904 397 8430, www. voaflorida.org. Provides permanent supportive housing (SHP) for homeless individuals including veterans. Provides transitional supportive housing (VAGPD) for homeless veterans with one or more disability including supportive behavioral health and human services and training, education and employment support. Provides supportive services
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for veteran families (SSVF) including prevention of homelessness or rapid rehousing and housing stabilization assistance. The SHP/VAGPD program office is at 1049 NW Winborn Way. The SSVF office is at 4255 SW Cambridge Glen. WellFlorida Council: (352) 313-6500, www.wellflorida.org. WellFlorida creates critically-needed programs targeting chronic disease, rural, and infant/maternal health; and provides health-related data, research, analysis, and education. Services and resources for the public include: Health insurance marketplace navigation (www.NCFNavigators.org); an online guide of cancer resources (www.CancerResourceGuideNCF. org); free HIV testing ( www. EveryoneStopAIDSNow.org); maternal and infant health services ( www. HealthyStartNCF.org) and a free online personal health record for patients (www.CommunityHealthIT.org).
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Columbia County’s Feed Headquarters and Lawn & Garden Supply Center Central States Enterprise, Inc.
752-8098 1152 HWY 90 WEST, LAKE CITY
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Providing Quality Grains and Feed Products to the Southeast Since 1981
Full line of pet supplies, animal health, lawn and garden supplies, water softener salt, and fertilizer. Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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A A Bar Sales, Inc. Ron Turberville 2128 SW Main Blvd Ste 103 (386)752-5035 Realtor/Real Estate Agent A Landlord You Can Love Teri Kneppar P.O. Box 3338 (386)758-9351 Apartments A-1 Bail Bonds, Inc. Robert Hollingsworth 860 NW CR 25 A (386)755-4243 Bail Bonds A-1 Electric Of Lake City, Inc. Donna Muhleisen 188 NE Osburn Way (386)752-5488 Contractors (Electrical) Abilities of Florida / Service Source Barbara Harrington 1389 W US Hwy 90 Ste 105 (386)754-1675 Vocational Rehabilitation Academy Of Martial Arts Laura Lindboe 492 SE Country Club Rd (386)623-0551 Martial Arts Access Community Center Oreste Villar 429 W Duval St (386)951-5444 Insurance Action Signs & Graphics, Inc. Larry Perry 4180 S US Highway 441 (386)752-0121 Signs/Plaques/Trophies/ Engraving Adams Agency Inc. Koby Adams 122 SW Midtown Pl Ste 106 (386)752-1444 Realtor/Real Estate Agent ADT Security Services, Inc. Robert Gray 3205 SW 47th Ave Gainesville, FL (352)338-3023 Security Systems/Services
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Advanced Disposal (Veolia Environmental Services) Ricky Williams 4176 S US Highway 441 (386)752-1275 Waste Management Advanta Asphalt & Concrete Sam Skierski 1400 Howard Street E (386)362-5580 Asphalt/Paving Contractors/General Construction Aflac Christopher Sault 1784 SW Paloma Ct (352)317-1949 Insurance Air Methods Toby Witt 1025 SE SR 238 (352)317-8495 Medical Transport Allergy & Urgent Care William Sanders 213 SW Main Blvd (386)961-9809 Physicians / Clinics - Walk In Allie’s LLC Ashley Blanton 275 N Marion Ave (386)754-0000 Wedding and Event Design Allstate Insurance Faye McKnight Agency Faye McKnight 363 SW Baya Drive Ste 102 (386)758-7779 Insurance Altrusa Club Of Lake City Donna MacRae 334 NW Lake City Ave (386)752-5960 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Amercian Pawn Brokers, Inc. Charlie Keith 905 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-6927 Pawn Shops/Check Cashing American Cancer Society Katherine Morgan 2119 SW 16th St Gainesville, FL (352)376-6866 Non-Profit
Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. Brian Schreiber 219 Guerdon Rd (386)752-7585 Asphalt/Paving Contractors/General Construction Land Prep/Land Clearing Concrete Products Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. Doug Anderson (386)752-7585 Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. Joe Anderson (386)752-7585 Another Way, Inc. Donna Fagan (386)719-2700 Non-Profit Anytime Fitness Jessica Bicknell 1191 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 103 (386)754-1724 Exercise/Physical Fitness Applebee’s Brittany Sweeney 2893 US Highway 90 (386)752-7290 Restaurant Atkins North America Will Watts 840 SW Main Blvd Ste 102 (386)754-1546 Engineers/Civil Environmental
Baya Pharmacy Joan Allison 780 SE Baya Dr (386)719-9952 Pharmacies Medical Equipment Sales/ Service Baya Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center JoAnn Gnewuch 587 SE Ermine Ave (386)752-7800 Rehabilitation/Healthcare Baymont Inn & Suites Craig Lindsey 3598 W US Highway 90 (386)752-3801 Hotel/Motel Beds for Less Dorci Gruel 216 SW Main Blvd. (386)754-4654 Beds/Mattresses Beef O’Brady’s Mike Nelson 857 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)754-6860 Restaurant Belks Department Store Jason Zink 2533 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0153 Department Stores/Shopping Center
Audrey Bullard, CPA Audrey Bullard 2753 E US Highway 90 (386)755-4050 Accountants/Bookkeepers
Belmont Academy Michael Cady 1476 SW Walter Ave (386)487-0487 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers
Auto Insurance World Steve Patterson 994 SW Baya Dr (386)755-7283 Insurance
Blair Payne Blair Payne 173 NE Hernando St Ste 115 (386)758-0540 Government Offices
Avalon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Bette J. Carlson Anderson 1270 SW Main Blvd (386)752-7900 Rehabilitation/Healthcare
Blake Construction Co. Blake Lunde 618 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)754-5810 Contractors/General Construction
B Badcock Home Furniture & More Pam Summers 382 NW Main Blvd (386)752-6320 Furniture/Appliance Sales/Rental
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Blown Salon Michele Holloway 363 SW Baya Dr Ste 103 (352)505-6161 Hair Salon Beauty/Barber Shop/Personal Care *Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Blue Grey Army Faye Warren P.O. Box 2224 (386)755-1097 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Bluelinx Corporation Mike Sellers 694 SE CR 245 (386)752-7412 Manufacturer Bob Evans Restaurant Richard Romer 3628 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8749 Restaurant Brannon, Brown, Haley, & Bullock P.A. Stephen Bullock 116 N. Columbia Ave (386)752-3213 Attorneys/Legal Services Bridges Of America, Inc. The Lake City Bridge Willie Dixon 1099 NW Dot Gln (386)628-5130 Transition/Re-Entry Brooks Americare Home Health Bridget Massett 461 SW Main Blvd Ste A (386)438-8780 Rehabilitation/Healthcare Bryan Zecher Homes, Inc. Bryan Zecher 465 NW Orange St (386)752-8653 Contractors/General Construction Buck Stove Place, Inc. Bob Harrison 1459 SW Grandview St (386)752-7010 Retail Buffalo Wild Wings Bill Reed 2465 W US Highway 90 (386)785-7714 Restaurant Buildings And More (BAM) John Harrison, Sr. 792 SW Bascom Norris Dr (386)755-6449 Moving/Storage Services Contractors/General Construction
*Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Bullard Properties Chris Bullard 1009 SW Main Blvd (386)754-6699 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
C C & G Manufactured Homes Mike Collins 278 SW Deputy J. Davis Ln (386)752-3743 Manufactured Homes and Supplies C/C And Associates, Inc. I. H. Crowetz, CLU 323 S Marion Ave (386)755-3476 Insurance Cabot Lodge Tod Pauley 3525 W US Highway 90 (386)755-1344 Hotel/Motel
The Cancer Center at Lake City Holly Hudson 795 SW SR 47 (386)758-7822 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Physicians Candler Appraisal Services, Inc. Christopher Candler, MAI 356 NW Lake City Ave (386)755-2774 Appraisal Services Capital Signs Kenny Clark 366 SW Knox Street Ste 102 (386)487-6366 Signs/Plaques/Trophies/ Engraving Captured Memories By Esta Esta Eberhardt 152 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-0111 Photography Gifts/Specialty Items
Cal-Tech Testing, Inc. Abby Stalvey 3309 SW SR 247 (386)755-3633 Engineers/Civil Environmental
CARC-Advocates With Disabilities Stephen Bailey 512 Sisters Welcome Rd (386)752-1880, ext. 104 Non-Profit
Cambridge Prep Academy Jackie Britt 2658 SW Main Blvd (386)243-8285 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers
CareerSource Florida Crown Robert Jones 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 170 (386)755-9026 Employment Services
Camping World Donald Cadmus 530 Florida Gateway Dr (855)208-1279 Recreation Vehicles/Sales/Service
Carter Timber Inc. Carl Carter 1009 SW Main Blvd (386)758-4588 Agriculture
Campus USA Credit Union Diana Parker 1658 W US Highway 90 (386)754-2215 Financial Institutions/Services
Castle Hill Academy, LLC Terrie Boyette 200 SW Woodbranch Ln (386)754-6565 Childcare
Cancer Care of North Florida — Medical Oncology Waseem Kahn 289 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 103 (386)755-1655 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Physicians
Catholic Charities Suzanne Edwards 258 NW Burk Ave (386)754-9180 Non-Profit
Cancer Care of North Florida — Radiation Oncology Mark Thompson 4520 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0601 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Physicians
CCA-Lake City Correctional Facility Bill Wunderle 7906 E US Highway 90 (386)755-3379 Correctional Facility
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CDR Communications, Inc. Doris Redish P.O. Box 258 (386)752-2011 Answering Service Telephone Answering Service CDT USA Inc. Clint Dicks 4458 S US Highway 441 (386)752-1093 Transportation/Trucking Central States Enterprises Ron Bradmueller 668 NW Waldo St (386)755-7443 Farm Feed and Seed Supply Century 21 The Darby - Rogers Co Deborah Myles 618 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)752-6575 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Century Ambulance Service, Inc. John Glover 1509 SW Century Gln (800)771-2829 Ambulance Services Certified Plumbing & Elec. Supply Adam Paulk 789 SW SR 247 (386)752-4817 Retail (Plumbing/Electrical) Cerveny Conference Center At Camp Weed Charles Wallace 11057 Camp Weed Pl (386)364-5250 Conference and Meeting Rooms/Retreat Center Camping/Youth Camps CGT John Woolum 643 W Duval St (386)758-7553 Window Tinting and Signs Chances For Children Sandra Tice 405 E Duval St (386)752-4453 Non-Profit Charles Custom Memorials Charles Charles 561 NW Hilton Ave (386)755-4001 Monuments Signs/Plaques/Trophies/ Engraving
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Chasteen’s Downtown Robert Chasteen 204 N Marion Ave (386)752-7504 Restaurant Cheek & Scott Drugs, Inc. Sheila Bracewell 161 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 105 (386)754-5377 Pharmacies Chick-fil-A Jennifer Sexton 3200 W US Highway 90 (386)438-5549 Restaurant Children’s Home Society of Florida Lauren Brown 1211 SW Bascom Norris Dr St 101 (386)243-8811 Non-Profit Christ Central Pastor Lonnie Johns 217 SW Dyal Ave (386)755-2525 Church/Temples Christian Service Center Carole Strickland 421 NW Washington St (386)755-1770 Emergency Services Non-Profit Church On The Way Dale Tompkins 537 N Marion Ave (386)530-4781 Church/Temples CHW Chris Dougherty 132 NW 76th Dr Gainesville, FL (352)331-1976 Engineers/Civil Environmental Cieslik Financial Group LLC Rich Cieslik 592 SW Sweetbreeze Dr (386)961-0227 Financial Planning & Investments City Of Lake City Wendell Johnson 205 N Marion Ave (386)752-2031 Utilities City Of Lake City Jackie Kite (386)719-5766
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City Of Lake City Audrey Sikes (386)752-2031 City Of Lake City Grayson Cason (386)752-2031 City Of Lake City Nick Harwell (386)752-2031 City Of Lake City Frank Armijo (386)758-5442 City Of Lake City Steve Roberts (386)752-2031 City Of Lake City Argatha Gilmore (386)752-2031 City Of Lake City Terri Phillips (386)752-2031 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. Troy Adams 1797 SW SR 47 (386)752-7447 Utilities Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. Jordan Wade 1797 SW SR 47 (386)752-7447 Utilities Cloud Cleaners Jimmy Middleton 4484 SW Heritage Oaks Cir Ste 102 (386)344-6157 Dry Cleaners/Laundry/Tailors Coastal Consulting Cal Forsyth 23047 43rd Dr (386)365-5237 Website Design Advertising/Marketing Cochran Forest Products, Inc. Carlton Jones 702 NE Okinawa St (386)752-0335 Agriculture Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty Elaine Tolar 839 SW SR 247 (386)752-4211 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Cole Real Estate Richard Cole 619 SW Baya Dr (386)752-0818 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Columbia Animal Hospital Douglas Hagler 2418 S Marion Ave (386)752-0633 Veterinarians/Pet/Supplies/ Services
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Kevin Kirby Assistant County Manager Operations (386)758-1558 Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Lisa Roberts Human Resources (386)758-1005
Columbia Bank Alisa Epperson 514 SW SR 47 (386)487-3185 Financial Institutions/Services
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Carolyn Baker Office Manager (386)758-1005
Columbia Bank Shelby Albritton 514 SW SR 47 (386)487-3193
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Ron Williams, District 1 (386)752-0158
Columbia Bank Todd Sampson 4785 W US Highway 90 (386)487-3117
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Rusty Depratter, District 2 (386)752-2451
Columbia Bank Connie Anderson 173 NW Hillsboro St (386)487-3145
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Bucky Nash, District 3 (386)758-1005
Columbia Bank Amy Harry 4785 W US Highway 90 (386)487-3131
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Everett Phillips, District 4 (386)758-1005
Columbia Bank Myron McClendon 4785 W US Highway 90 (386)487-3166
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Scarlet Frisina, District 5 (386)758-1005
Columbia Bank Maralisa Reed 514 SW SR 47 (386)487-3155
Columbia County Builders Association Lynda Yeany 824 NW Emerald Lakes Dr (386)867-1998 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
Columbia Bank Lori Simpson 514 SW SR 47 (386)487-3129 Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Ben Scott County Manager 135 NE Hernando Ave Ste 203 (386)719-1452 Government Offices Columbia County Board Of County Comm. Scott Ward Assistant County ManagerAdministration (386)719-1455
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Columbia County Chiropractic Center Darrel Mathis, DC 279 SW Main Blvd (386)752-4313 Chiropractors Columbia County Dialysis Renee Jackson 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 100 (386)466-0197 Dialysis
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Columbia County Economic Development Board Glenn Hunter 259 NE Franklin St Ste 101 (386)758-1033 Government Offices Columbia County Resources, Inc. Christine Walker 164 SW Mary Ethel Ln (386)752-8822 Non-Profit Columbia County School Superintendent Terry Huddleston 372 W Duval St (386)755-8000 Elected Officials/Constitutional Officers
Communication Systems Inc. dba ComSys Glenda McConaghy 4566 NW 5th Blvd Ste N Gainesville, FL (352)332-0359 Telephone Equipment/Systems Computer Network Wiring and Services Community Concerts Of Lake City, Inc. Tony Buzzella P.O. Box 2351 (386)628-1607 Arts/Entertainment Musical Entertainment/ Instruments
Columbia County TDC Paula Vann 971 W Duval St Ste 145 (386)758-1312 Government Offices
Concept Construction Of North Florida Brian Crawford 3917 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville, FL (352)333-3233 Contractors/General Construction
Columbia Events and Rentals Genovese Terry 10925 SW SR 247 (386)623-3502 Wedding and Event Design Party Supplies
Contracts & Investments Joseph Persons 801 SW Seminole Ter (386)344-0664 Commercial Rentals Warehouses
Columbia Eye Associates, PA Crystal Kreienheder 1615 SW Main Blvd (386)755-2785 Optometrist/Eye Care
Cook’s Heat & Air Conditioning, Inc. Joel Becker 1955 SW Main Blvd (386)752-8558 Contractors (A/C & Heat)
Columbia Livestock Market John Willis 4557 S US Highway 441 (386)755-2300 Agriculture Columbia Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc. Renny Eadie 516 NW Waldo St (386)755-2458 Concrete Products
Cynergy Business Consulting, LLC Guy Williams 397 S Marion Ave (386)752-0004 Financial Planning & Investments
D Daina Greene MD, PA Daina Greene 449 SE Baya Dr (386)755-0500 Physicians Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Kalpen Patel 2984 W US Highway 90 (386)243-8988 Restaurant Daniel Crapps Agency, Inc. Daniel Crapps 2806 W US Highway 90 Ste 101 (386)755-5110 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Darby & Peele Josh Crapps 285 NE Hernando Ave (386)752-4120 Attorneys/Legal Services
Denise Milligan-Bose Realty, Inc. Denise Milligan-Bose 2230 SE Baya Dr Ste 104 (386)397-3313 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Dicks Realty Brad Dicks 1286 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8585 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Dive Rite Lee Ann Hires 175 NW Washington St (386)752-1087, ext. 108 Manufacturer Do It Yourself Lettering, Inc. Brad Handy 184 SW Ring Ct (800)550-3883 Signs/Plaques/Trophies/Engraving Don Reed Construction Don Reed 2230 SE Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-4072 Contractors/General Construction Donald F. Lee & Associates, Inc. Donald Lee 140 NW Ridgewood Ave (386)755-6166 Engineers/Civil Environmental Douglas & Carter Sara Carter 177 NW Madison St (386)752-5511 Attorneys/Legal Services
Cornerstone Home Care Inc. LeAnne Fair 426 SW Commerce Dr. Suite 103D (386)397-4578 Rehabilitation/Healthcare
David F Randolph, DMD David Randolph, DMD 1779 SW Barnett Way Ste 101 (386)755-4033 Dentists
The Country Club At Lake City Carl Ste-Marie 717 NW Fairway Dr (386)752-0721 Recreation/Attractions/Parks
DaVita Kidney Specialists Of Northern Florida Brooke Mobley DO, MBA 221 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 105 (386)752-6107 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs
Duchenes’ Breakfast & More John Duchene 543 SW Main Blvd (386)344-6186 Restaurant
Days Inn Of Lake City P. J. Patel 3144 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9350 Hotel/Motel
Duval Automotive JD Smith 673 E Duval St (386)755-0245 Auto Repair/Parts/Service
The Decker Law Firm A. J. Decker, IV 320 SE White Ave (386)364-4440 Attorneys/Legal Services
DW Hunt & Assoc. (Appraisal Services Company) Darrell Hunt 119 NW Ethan Pl (386)752-1660 Appraisal Services
Comcast Spotlight Chris Coleman 288 SW Main Blvd (386)755-3070 Advertising/Marketing
Country Inn & Suites P. J. Patel 350 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)754-5944 Hotel/Motel
Comfort Suites Janak Patel 3690 W US Highway 90 (386)755-9028 Hotel/Motel
Crews Engineering Services Brett Crews 750 SW Main Blvd (386)754-4085 Engineers/Civil Environmental
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Cuts By Us Rebecca Howard 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 107 (386)754-3722 Hair Salon Beauty/Barber Shop/Personal Care
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Drawdy Enterprises LLC Bruce Drawdy 738 SW Main Blvd (386)758-1890 Professional Administration
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E Early Learning Coalition Of Florida’s Gateway, Inc. LaShone Surrency 1104 SW Main Blvd (386)752-9770 Childcare Ebuysigns.com Craig Nickelson 386 SW Meadow Terr (386)623-5630 Advertising/Marketing Printing/Publishing Econo Lodge & Package Store Rini Kapasi 178 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)752-7891 Hotel/Motel Edgley Construction Kim Edgley 590 SW Arlington Blvd Ste 113 (386)752-0580 Contractors/General Construction Edward Jones Steve Jones, CFP ® 2929 W US Highway 90 Ste 114 (386)752-3847 Financial Planning & Investments
Ellianos Corporate Office Mike Stewart 2915 W US Highway 90 (386)755-5828 Coffee Shop
Firehouse Subs Rick Bringger 2929 W US Highway 90 (386)344-1547 Restaurant
Epiphany Catholic School/Church Rita Klenk 1937 SW Epiphany Ct (386)752-2320 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers Church/Temples
First Baptist Church Of Lake City, Inc. Rev. Robert Bass 182 NE Justice St (386)752-5422 Church/Temples
Erkinger Construction Group Brandi Roberts 248 SE Nassau St (386)754-5555 Contractors/General Construction Eye Center of North Florida Darcy Buck 876 SW SR 247 (386)755-7595 Physicians Optometrist/Eye Care Fairfield Inn & Suites Michael Tubbs 538 SW Corporate Dr (386)466-1014 Hotel/Motel
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Edward Jones Steve Smith 330 SW Main Blvd (386)758-6888 Financial Planning & Investments
Family Health Center Of Columbia County, Inc. John Myles 173 NW Albritton Lane (386)758-5552 Physicians Health and Wellness
Edward Jones Robert Woodard, AAMS ® 148 N Marion Ave (386)752-1215 Financial Planning & Investments
Farm Bureau Insurance Roger Parish 605 SW State Rd 47 (386)752-4003 Insurance
EF Educational Homestay Programs Lisa Cundiff 2403 Sylvan Chase (904)278-5057 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers Non-Profit Elks Club #893 Jay Swisher 259 NE Hernando Ave (386)752-2284 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
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Farm Credit Of Florida Russell Pope 1606 Canyon Ave (386)362-2588 Financial Institutions/Services Farmers Furniture Mark Schneiders 1445 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-1404 Furniture/Appliance Sales/Rental Fifth Generation Farms Haley Dicks 3739 W US Highway 90 (386)243-8335 Food/Grocery/Specialty
First Federal Bank Of Florida Jim Moses 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)754-7160 Financial Institutions/Services Mortgage Brokers Loan Services First Federal Bank Of Florida Keith Leibfried 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Gloria Markham 707 SW Main Blvd (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Gigi Register 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Lacrecia Williams 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Robert Turbeville 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Georgia Jones 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Renee Faulkner 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Federal Bank Of Florida Judi Leavins 2571 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 First Presbyterian Church Mike Helvey 697 SW Baya Ave (386)752-0670 Church/Temples
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First South Insurance Of Lake City Buddy Slay 677 SW Bascom Norris Dr (386)755-1666 Insurance First Street Music Danny Garbett 950 SW Main Blvd (386)755-2060 Musical Entertainment/ Instruments First United Methodist Church, Lake City Jeff Tate 973 S Marion Ave (386)752-4488 Church/Temples Five Ash Forest Patti Goodson 337 SW Tompkins St (386)752-7207 Manufactured Home Parks Florida Cell Repair, LLC Jacob Bryan 184 SW Dominos Way Ste 103 (386)269-4265 Phone, Tablet and iPod Repair Florida Credit Union Chris CLore 583 W Duval St (352)377-4141 ext. 2105 Financial Institutions/Services Florida Department of Health in Columbia County Mark Lander 217 NE Franklin St (386)758-1037 Health and Wellness Florida Gateway College Lawrence Barrett 149 SE College Pl (386)752-1822 Colleges/Universities Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers Florida Gateway College Sharon Best (386)752-1822 Florida Gateway College Dr. Brian Dopson (386)752-1822 Florida Gateway College Linda Croley (386)752-1822
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Florida Gateway College Mike Lee (386)754-4201 Florida Gateway College Troy Roberts (386) 752-1822 Florida Gateway College Stephen Benson (386)754-4364 Florida Gateway College Tracey Hickman (386)752-1822 Florida Gateway College Mike McKee (386)752-1822 Florida Gateway College Christine Boatright (386)752-1822 Florida Pest Control & Chemical Co. Phillip Arnold 536 SE Baya Dr (386)752-1703 Pest Control Florida Power & Light Dave Cobb 2618 NE Bascom Norris Dr (386)754-2022 Utilities Florida Power & Light Jeff Simmons (386)754-2014 Utilities Florida Power & Light Mike Lang Utilities Florida Power & Light Tommy Nix Utilities Folsom Construction Management, LLC Michael Folsom 105 S Florida Ave (863)602-1908 Contractors/General Construction Foreman, McInnis & Associates, P.A. Joel Foreman 207 S Marion Ave (386)752-8420 Attorneys/Legal Services
*Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Amy Guerry 3596 S US Highway 441 (386)752-6633 Cemeteries
Gegee’s Studio Karen Green 440 E Duval St (386)758-2088 Beauty/Barber Shop/Personal Care Hair Salon
Frontier Title Group Rob Stewart 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 140 (386)758-1880 Abstractors and Titles
George Etheridge Furniture Company Becky Todd 1052 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2752 Furniture/Appliance Sales/Rental
Furniture Showplace Chris Pottle 1804 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9303 Furniture/Appliance Sales/Rental FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Melinda Sganga 1438 SW Main Blvd (386)755-3164 Physical Therapists
G G.W. Hunter, Inc. Terry Hunter 1130 W US Highway 90 (386)752-5890 Fuel/Biofuel Sales Gallagher Benefit Services formerly Parks Johnson Agency Tyson Johnson 4498 W US Highway 90 (386)755-7275 Insurance Gateway Art Gallery Jeanne Van Arsdall 168 N Marion Ave (386)288-8898 Non-Profit Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Inc. Ted Guerry Sr 3596 S Highway 441 (386)752-1954 Funeral Homes Gateway Surgical Group/ Surgical Group Of Gainesville Carol Jarvis Woodworth 3140 NW Medical Center Ln Ste 120 (386)755-6682 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Physicians Gator Dockside Jerry Roberts 313 NW Commons Loop Ste 127 (386)438-5446 Restaurant
Glenn I. Jones, Inc. Glenn Jones, Jr. 552 NW Hilton Ave (386)752-5389 Contractors (A/C & Heat) Gondolier Italian Restaurant & Pizza Tim Pappas 2281 W US Highway 90 (386)758-4220 Restaurant Gordon Summers, Jr Gordon Summers, Jr. P.O. Box 1565 (386)752-3868 Attorneys/Legal Services Grace Pediatrics Colleen Thompson 4196 W US Highway 90 Ste 105 (386)243-8474 Physicians Graham & Sons Electric Walt Graham 723 SW Sisters Welcome Rd (386)752-6082 Contractors (Electrical) Great South Timber & Lumber, Inc. Robert Cook 517 SE Baya Dr (386)755-3046 Agriculture The Greater Lake City Community Development Corp. Inc. Lester McKellum 363 NW Bascom Norris Dr (386)752-9785 Non-Profit Green Gables Learning Tree LLC Sara-Jo Santillana 162 NW Gwen Lake Ave (386)755-7677 Childcare
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Greene & Associates Joe Greene 417 West Baya Dr (386)755-1122 Insurance The Grove Monica Crawford 384 SW Dexter Cir (386)754-1800 Apartments Guangdong Chinese Restaurant Alice Liang 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 148 (386)961-8181 Restaurant Guerry Funeral Home Bill Guerry 2659 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2414 Funeral Homes GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. John Kuykendall 248 N Marion Ave Ste 1 (386)755-9018 Financial Planning & Investments GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. Allison Hancock (386)755-9018 GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. Danielle VerPlanck (386)755-9018 GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. Belinda McLeod (386)755-9018 GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. Brent Kuykendall (386)755-9018 GulfCoast Financial Services Inc. Blake Kuykendall (386)755-9018
H Nicolas Hemes 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 115 Individual Habitat For Humanity of Lake City/Columbia County Darrell Hunt P.O. Box 487 (386)755-0014 Non-Profit
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HAECO Airframe Services Mark Snook 102 SE Academic Ave (386)758-3000 Aircraft Maintenance
Hampton Inn & Suites P.J. Patel 450 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)487-0580 Hotel/Motel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rod Butler 213 SW Commerce Dr (386)754-1411 Hotel/Motel
HAECO Airframe Services Tony Baroni (386)758-3000
Happy Hearts Childcare Center East Angela Turbeville 149 Lochlynn Ter (386)719-2227 Childcare
Holly Frazier Photography Holly Frazier 181 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-3024 Photography
HAECO Airframe Services Shannon Durrance (386)758-3000 HAECO Airframe Services David Hauck (386)758-3000 HAECO Airframe Services Ron Langston (386)758-3000 HAECO Airframe Services Luis Menendez (386)758-3000 HAECO Airframe Services Michele Monroe (386)758-3000 HAECO Airframe Services Richard Saltivan (386)758-3000 Hair’s Mower Parts & Repair Tracie Hair 314 N Marion Ave (386)752-5310 Equipment Rental Sales/Service
Happy Hearts Childcare Center West Angela Turbeville 522 NW Turner Ave (386)752-4411 Childcare Happy House, Inc. Sheryll Walker 544 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)752-4736 Childcare
Howard Van Arsdall - Little Pond Farm Land Trust Howard Van Arsdall 4411 SW Van Arsdall Gln (386)288-8989 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Harry’s Heating & AC Harry Moseley 2813 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2308 Contractors (A/C & Heat)
Hub Industrial Supply Gabriel Curry 371 SW Ring Ct Ste 101 (386)755-9401 Distribution
Haven Hospice Joseph Brooks 6037 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9191 Hospice Care Non-Profit
Hunter Printing Glenn Hunter 1330 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2707 Printing/Publishing
Hale & Brannon Appraisals George Brannon 515 SE Baya Dr (386)755-0390 Appraisal Services
The Health Center Of Lake City Tricia Delrio 560 SW McFarlane Ave (386)758-4777 Rehabilitation/Healthcare
Half Pints Baby Boutique Charlie Thomas 211 SW Knox St (386)623-7168 Retail
Healthcore Physical Therapy Brandy Watson 606 SE Baya Dr (386)755-8680 Physical Therapists
Hall’s Pump & Well Service Russell Davis 904 NW Main Blvd (386)752-1854 Well Drilling
Hearing Solutions, Inc. Cindy Thomas 183 NW Veterans St (386)758-3222 Audiologists Hearing Aids
Hallmark Real Estate Of Lake City, Inc. Janet Creel 540 W Duval St (386)755-6600 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
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Hospice Of The Nature Coast Larry Geiger 857 SW Main Blvd Ste 125 (386)755-7714 Hospice Care Non-Profit
Heartland Rehabilitation Services Steve Smith, PT, ATC 1852 SW Barnett Way Ste 101 (386)752-7332 Physical Therapists
I I-75 Exit 423 Welcome Center Wayne Hudson P.O. Box 2273 (386)965-4340 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Ichetucknee Partnership Abbie Chasteen 162 S Marion Ave (386)752-3690 Clubs/Organizations/ Association ICS Cremation And Funeral Home Jamie Tasker 357 NW Wilks Ln (386)752-3436 Funeral Homes
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Imperial Productions By Amy Francis Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 Wedding and Event Design Party Supplies Photography Caterers Florists/Floral Supplies
J Meally Jenkins 109 SE Price Creek Loop (386)752-4417 Individual Jacksonville Army Recruiting Battalion Merry Howard 1851 Executive Center Dr Ste 130 Jacksonville, FL (904)396-2673 Armed Forces/Military Recruiting Jameson Inn Jenile McGee 285 SW Commerce Blvd (386)758-8440 Hotel/Motel Jammin Productions Crista Thomas 369 SE Falcon Rd Branford, FL (386)344-2552 Advertising/Marketing Jean-Felert Cadet, MD., PA. Jean-Felert Cadet 1226 SW Main Blvd (386)719-6843 Physicians Jenny Percell Licensed Massage Therapist Jenny Percell 1009 SW Main Blvd St 110 (386)487-6953 Massage Therapy Jessica’s Bistro Miguel Rendon 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 115 (386)438-5098 Restaurant Jim’s Auto Service James (Jim) Wilkinson 2550 SW Main Blvd (386)752-7305 Auto Repair/Parts/Service
*Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Jo Lytte, Realtor Jo Lytte 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)365-2821 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC Frederick Koberlein, Jr. 855 SW Baya Dr (386)269-9802 Attorneys/Legal Services
Johnson & Johnson, Inc. DBA Busy Bee Marshall Beck P.O. Box 157 (850)973-2277 Retail Fuel/Biofuel Sales
KoonLegal Travis Koon 284 SW Baya Dr. Suite 101 (386)597-0000 Attorneys/Legal Services
Jordan Law Firm, PLLC Robert Jordan 934 Lake Desoto Cir (386)755-3456 Attorneys/Legal Services
K Mike Kennon 1785 SW Paloma Ct (386)752-2965 Individual Kay’s Tour and Cruise Kay Harrelson 1166 SE Baya Dr (386)752-5442 Travel Agency Kilgore’s Repair Shop Tim Murphy 370 NW Railroad St (386)752-4373 Welding Repairs/Supplies Kindred at Home Kristin Roberts 419 SW SR 247 Ste 109 (386)758-3490 Rehabilitation/Healthcare Kingdom Tax Services LLC Kerceus Andre 548 N Marion Ave (386)487-5145 Tax Services Accountants/Bookkeepers Kirsplash Jeff Kirsch 2716 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9778 Swimming Pools and Supplies Kiwanis Club Of Lake City, Inc. Sandy Swilley P.O. Box 2802 (386)758-0959 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Non-Profit
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KWB Pathology Associates Shelley Smith 471 SW SR 247 Ste 107 (386)438-5788 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Physicians
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Lake City Garden Club Tina Roberts 257 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-5293 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
Lake City Moose Lodge 624 Dick Meyers 624 NE Williams St (386)755-4830 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
Lake City Lions Club Tim Carson P.O. Box 257 (386)752-2612 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
Lake City Reporter, Inc. Todd Wilson 180 E Duval St (386)752-1293 Newspapers/Magazines Advertising/Marketing Printing/Publishing
Lake City Mall Janice Dorminey 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 190 (386)337-8794 Department Stores/Shopping Center Retail
Maureen Lloyd 1534 NW Frontier Dr (386)752-4885 Individual
Lake City Medical Center Mark Miller 340 NW Commerce Dr (386)719-9011 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs
Labor Finders Brian Duncan 1037 W US Highway 90 Ste 120 (386)752-2330 Employment Services
Lake City Medical Center Annie Winnett (386)755-9675
Labor Ready Israel Hunter 1300 East Duval St (386)752-5557 Employment Services Lake City Animal Hospital Brady Pratt, DVM 170 SW Professional Gln (386)755-0236 Veterinarians/Pet/Supplies/Services Lake City Board Of Realtors Dan Gherna 326 NW Houseman Ct (386)755-3966 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Lake City Bowl, LLC Brian Meek 347 SW SR 247 (386)755-2206 Recreation/Attractions/Parks Lake City Cluster Diane Boyette 673 NW Cluster Dr (386)755-6104 Non-Profit Lake City Florist and Design Cathy Smith 796 W Duval St (386)755-8798 Florists/Floral Supplies
Lake City Medical Center Jill Adams (386)719-9012 Lake City Medical Center Durelle Bailey (386)719-9018 Lake City Medical Center Shane Beadles (386)719-9053 Lake City Medical Center Patricia Berg (386)719-9017 Lake City Medical Center Steve Nelson (386)719-9041 Lake City Medical Center Clyda Griner (386)719-9010 Lake City Medical Center Michelle Moore (386)719-9040 Lake City Medical Group Janet Tuttle 4225 NW American Ln (386)758-6141 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs
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Lake City Reporter, Inc. Dawn Layton (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Jose Rodriguez (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Sue Brannon (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Mandy Brown (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Dave Kimler (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Robert Bridges (386)752-1293 Lake City Reporter, Inc. Eleanor Ransburg (386)752-1293 Lake City RV Park Arline Craft 2463 SW Main Blvd (386)755-0110 Campgrounds Lake City RV Resort John Jenkins 3864 N US Highway 441 (386)752-0830 Campgrounds Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Dennille Decker 162 South Marion Ave (386)752-3690 Chamber of Commerce Lake City-Columbia County Chamber Of Commerce Abbie Chasteen 162 South Marion Ave (386)752-3690 Chamber of Commerce 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 115
Lake City-Columbia County Chamber Of Commerce Jordan Perez 162 South Marion Ave (386)752-3690 Chamber of Commerce
Little Caesars Pizza Jared Cady 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-4375 Restaurant
Marion Street Deli and Pub Ron Robbins 281 North Marion Ave (386)487-6194 Restaurant
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Dr. Maggie Labarta 439 SW Michigan St (800)330-5615
Lake Shore Center For Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery PA Melinda Keener 263 SW Professional Gln (386)755-6676 Physicians
Little Stars K-Prep School/ Shining Star Academy OfThe Arts Abigail Dubi 1175 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)628-1606 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers
Marlin M. Feagle, Attorney, PA Marlin Feagle 153 NE Madison St (386)752-7191 Attorneys/Legal Services
Mikell’s Power Equip. Randolph Mikell 1152 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8098 Equipment Rental Sales/Service
Lake Shore Hospital Authority Jack Berry 259 NE Franklin St Ste 102 (386)755-1090 Government Offices
Live Oak Pest Control Bob McGranahan 17856 S US Highway 129 (386)758-8117 Pest Control
Martin Kids Dental Lori Berry 875 SR 47 South (386)752-8200 Children’s Dentistry Pediatrics
Mini-Storage & Record Storage Of Lake City Stephen Douglas 442 SW St Margaret St (386)752-7092 Moving/Storage Services
Lake Shore Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Richard Valenzuela 404 NW Hall of Fame Dr (386)755-4007 Physicians
Lizotte CPA, LLC Joy Lizotte 1270 E Duval St (386)752-4005 Accountants/Bookkeepers Consultants/Counseling
Martin Orthodontics Celia Martin 701 SW SR 47 (386)755-1001 Orthodontists
Missy Zecher, Re/Max Professionals, Inc. Missy Zecher 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)623-0237 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Law Office Of Lisa A Schlitzkus, PA Lisa Schlitzkus 118 N Marion Ave (386)438-5544 Attorneys/Legal Services
LKQ North Florida Robert Rutledge 4686 E US Highway 90 (386)755-0013 Auto Repair/Parts/Service Tires
Lawn Enforcement Agency Inc. Michael Troiano 187 SE Country Club Rd (386)752-7779 Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance Pest Control
Longhorn Steakhouse James Cook 3092 W US Highway 90 (386)752-1881 Restaurant
Library Friends Debbie Paulson 308 NW Columbia Ave (386)758-2101 Library Life Settlements of North Florida Laura Hook 276 SW Pine Forest Ct (800)983-1964 Insurance Lifeguard Ambulance Service James Brinkley 392 SE James Ave (386)487-3911 Ambulance Services LifeSouth Community Blood Center-Suwannee Valley Region Lorrie Woods 833 SW SR 47 (386)755-0480 Blood Banks
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Lube Specialists Mike Lominack 528 NW Guerdon St (386)755-3810 Industrial Service
M Robert Marks 173 SE Sandia Way (386)397-3335 Individual James Montgomery 229 SE Old Manse Gln (386)752-3066 Individual March of Dimes Luana Huffman 1831 NW 13th St Ste 3 Gainesville, FL (352)642-8298 Non-Profit
Maurices Elizabeth Martinez 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 113 (386)466-1018 Retail Mayo Fertilizer, Inc. Keith Shaw 413 NE McCloskey Ave (386)752-3155 Agriculture McDuffie Sporting Goods Co. Dal McDuffie 1866 W US Highway 90 (386)752-2500 Boat Sales/Supplies Recreation Vehicles/Sales/Service
Mobile Mania Rachel Rader 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 101 (386)466-4102 Phone, Tablet and iPod Repair Moe’s Robert Mann 2941 W US Highway 90 Ste 101 (386)754-9373 Restaurant Momex Foods, Inc./Taco Bell Mike Moses 798 SW Main Blvd (386)755-9673 Restaurant
Mederi Caretenders Bethany Jenkins 3593 NW DeVane St (386)758-3312 Rehabilitation/Healthcare
The Money Man Steve L. Briscoe 1010 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-7828 Pawn Shops/Check Cashing
Mercy Medical Urgent Care Mona Floyd 305 E Duval St (386)758-2944 Physicians Clinics - Walk In
Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. Richard Moore 805 North Gadsden St (850)222-5678 Engineers/Civil Environmental
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Zoe Seale 439 SW Michigan St (352)374-5600, ext. 8187 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Laurie Michaelson 439 SW Michigan St (352)374-5600, ext. 8218
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Moowatee Crossfit Kelly Davis 122 SW Midtown Pl (386)365-4876 Exercise/Physical Fitness Morgan Law Center For Estate & Legacy Planning, PLLC Teresa Morgan 234 E Duval St (386)755-1977 Attorneys/Legal Services *Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Morse Chiropractic LLC David Morse 444 SW Alachua Ave (386)719-5656 Chiropractors Massage Therapy MOS - McCrimon’s Office Systems Matt Scott 111 SE Court St (386)755-2822 Office Supplies/Equipment/Sales Moses Cleaners Noidrie Moses 587 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)755-0511 Dry Cleaners/Laundry/Tailors Move Connection John McFeely 196 NE Chestnut Ave (386)755-5595 Moving/Storage Services
N Nation Imprint, Inc. Chad Cady 2140 SW Main Blvd (386) 758-5559 Promos/Spec. Gifts Advertising/Marketing Neighborhood Nutrition Minesh Patel 2941 W US Highway 90 Ste 117 (386)438-5362 Food/Grocery/Specialty New Generation Christian School Paula Miller Gorman, Ph.D. 608 SW Marvin Burnett Rd (386)758-4710 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers New Life Christian Fellowship Pastor Buddy Meloy 422 SW Baya Dr (386)758-8397 Church/Temples New Millennium Building Systems, LLC Mark Ripke 1992 NW Bascom Norris Dr (386)466-1300 Manufacturer Newman Broadcasting, Inc./WJTK Cesta Newman 229 SW Main Blvd (386)758-9696 Radio Advertising/Marketing *Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Nextran Truck Center Carri Sessoms 328 SW Ring Ct (386)754-8822 Auto Dealer
North Central Florida Title, LLC Trish Lang 343 NW Cole Ter Ste 101 (386)752-1502 Abstractors and Titles
Norris & Norris, P.A. Guy Norris 253 NW Main Blvd (386)752-7240 Attorneys/Legal Services
North Florida Coffee News Mark Fitzgerald 380 SW Bluff Rd Fort White, FL (386)497-3642 Advertising/Marketing
North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., Mantha Young 358 NW Main Blvd (386)752-8280 Newspapers/Magazines Advertising/Marketing Printing/Publishing North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., Josh Blackmon (386)752-8280 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., Justin Young (386)234-0235 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., James Carter (386)867-4207 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., Lucinda Ricketson (386)965-0338 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc., Noah Walker (386)965-2917 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc. Dana Hall (386)288-0481 North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Scott Koons 2009 NW 67th Pl Gainesville, FL (352)955-2200 Government Offices North Central Florida SCORE Don Gorenberg 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 170 (386)752-2000 Consultants/Counseling
North Florida Endodontics Michael Foreman 239 SW Professional Gln (386)755-8833 Endodontist North Florida Eye Care Ronald Foreman, OD PA 763 SW Main Blvd Ste 101 (386)752-1722 Optometrist/Eye Care North Florida Family Counseling Janet Kuykendall 248 N Marion Ave (386)365-0885 Consultants/Counseling North Florida Fence Company James Durrance 3488 NE Washington St (386)752-1360 Fence Installation North Florida Guardian & Family Services Constance Buchanan 1900 SW Brim St (386)752-2296 Attorneys/Legal Services North Florida Hearing & Balance Center Kendall Varney 132 SW Columbia Ave Ste 101 (386)754-6711 Audiologists Hearing Aids North Florida Medical Sales & Rentals Scott Middleton 347 SW Main Blvd (386)755-4995 Pharmacies Medical Equipment Sales/ Service North Florida Pediatrics, PA Bryon Borchardt 1859 SW Newland Way (386)758-0003 Pediatrics Physicians
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North Florida Professional Services, Inc. Becky Harper 484 SW Commerce Dr Ste 135 (386)752-4675 Engineers/Civil Environmental North Florida Sales Kevin Francisco 467 SW Ring Ct (386)755-4335 Beverage/Food Wholesale Nurse On Call Peggy Macy 2234 NW 40th Ter Ste B Gainesville, FL (386)487-0385 Rehabilitation/Healthcare
O Milner Osborne 719 NW Clubview Cir (386)755-4099 Individual O’Neal Roofing John O’Neal 212 SE Hickory Dr (386)752-7578 Roofing/Siding/Windows Oak Hill Dental Group Terri Andrews, DMD 272 SW Bentley Pl (386)752-3043 Dentists Oak Hill Dental Group Lorrie Wheeler, DMD 272 SW Bentley Pl (386)752-3043 Dentists Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Philip J. Moses, Jr. CPA/PFS 4641 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2260, ext. 3930 Accountants/Bookkeepers Financial Planning & Investments Tax Planning Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Tammy D. Hall CPA/PFS (386)755-2260, ext. 3933 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Clarence Brown, III CFP (386)755-2260, ext. 3939
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Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Charlie Cowen, Jr. CPA (386)755-2260, ext. 3994 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Cammy Scott CPA (386)752-4621, ext. 3931 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Patricia Stuart CPA (386)752-4621, ext. 3932 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James Deserrai Davis CPA (386)752-4621, ext. 3934 Ole Times Country Buffet Cassie Edenfield 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 106 (386)752-1670 Restaurant Olympic Health Chiropractic James “Jimbo” Haley 618 S Marion Ave Ste 105 (386)752-3125 Chiropractors Origins Family Medical & Weight Loss Clinic, Inc. Judy Lowrey 194 SW Wall Ter (386)719-9227 Weight Loss The Orthopaedic Institute Ashley Frankel 146 SW Orthopaedic Ct (386)755-9215 Physicians The Other Store Robbin Walk 3221 W US Highway 90 (386)755-4773 Convenience Stores
P Painting with a Twist - Lake City Elizabeth Phillips 1009 SW Main Blvd Ste 135 (386)438-8782 Arts/Entertainment Palms Garden Inn Relcha Chand 14113 S Highway 441 (386)719-3888 Hotel/Motel
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Pam Beauchamp, RE/MAX Professionals Pam Beauchamp 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)303-2505 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Parker & Owens, PLLC Josh Owens 510 SE Baya Dr Ste 103 (386)755-2700 Accountants/Bookkeepers Parkview Baptist Church, Inc. Mike Tatem 268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd (386)752-0681 Church/Temples The Parlor On Main St. Jessica Davis 1468 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)758-7736 Hair Salon Beauty/Barber Shop/Personal Care Parrish & Sons Painting And Pressure Washing LLC Clay Parrish 303 SW Cottage Gln (386)397-5706 Painting Service Partnership For Strong Families Jenn Petion 1211 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste A (386)243-8800 Non-Profit Party Down 4 Less Of N Fl. Inc. Andrew and Makeba Murphy 5353 SW SR 247 (386)754-9393 Party Supplies Peoples State Bank Robin Green 350 SW Main Blvd (386)754-0002 Financial Institutions/Services Physicians ImagingLake City LLC Penny Herndon 404 NW Hall Of Fame Dr (386)487-3970 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Plum Creek Allison Megrath 13005 SW 1st Rd Ste 241 Gainesville, FL (352)333-3733 Real Estate-Dev/Management
Poole Realty Ronnie Poole 127 E Howard St (386)362-4539 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Probuilt Steel Buildings Glen Musgrove 3752 W US Highway 90 (386)754-1818 Moving/Storage Services
Potash Corp White Springs Mike Williams P.O. Box 300 (386)397-8473 Manufacturer
Promotional & Specialty Sales Donna Boyette 2398 SW Dairy St (386)397-5425 Promos/Spec. Gifts
Potash Corp White Springs David Townsend (386)397-8101
Publix Super Markets Todd Gregory 255 NW Commons Loop (386)719-5446 Grocery Stores
Potash Corp White Springs Jim Garrison (386)397-8101 Potash Corp White Springs Eric Norman (386)397-8101 Potash Corp White Springs Rudy Nyseen (386)397-8101 Potash Corp White Springs Martin St. John (386)397-8101 Potash Corp White Springs Terry Baker (386)397-8101 Preble-Rish, Inc. Brenda Flanagan 654 SE Baya Dr (386)719-9985 Engineers/Civil Environmental Pregnancy Care Center Donna Sandage 399 SE Hernando Ave (386)758-8622 Non-Profit Presley EXCEL and Scholars Program, Inc. Bernice Presley P.O. Box 402 (386)752-4074 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers
Q Quest Aviation, Inc. Jeffrey Johnson 173 SE Newell Dr (386)961-9300 Aircraft Parts/Sales Quiet Whisper Assisted Living Facility, LLC Cecilia Davis 190 SW Derek Gln (386)466-1989 Assisted Living Quit Doc Foundation/Tobacco Free Partnership Joseph O’Hern 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130-V (352)316-2463 Non-Profit
R Dennis Roberts 468 NW Hackney Ter (386)397-3406 Individual Red Lobster Fawn Hodges 2847 W US Highway 90 (386)758-0044 Restaurant
Prevatt Law Firm, P.L. James Prevatt 120 E Howard St (386)362-7979 Attorneys/Legal Services
Relish Catering by the Dixie Grill Robert Thomas 101 SE Dowling Ave (386)209-2810 Caterers
Print Founders Afton Brown 471 SW SR 247 Ste 111 (386)438-8769 Printing/Publishing
Renasant Bank Mandy Reed 463 W Duval St (386)758-1227 Financial Institutions/Services
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Republican Executive Committee Buddy Hines 275 NW Kelly Lake Ct (386)365-4490 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Restoration Specialists Eric Ehrlund 144 SW Waterford Ct Ste 107 (386)755-2487 Fire And Water Damage Restoration Contractors/General Construction Richard C. Powell, CPA PA Richard C. Powell 1359 SW Main Blvd (386)755-4200 Accountants/Bookkeepers Richard E. Stadler, PA Richard Stadler 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 111 (386)438-5949 Attorneys/Legal Services Richard J. Johnson, CPA PLLC D/B/A Shields & Johnson CPA Richard Johnson 1756 SW Barnett Way (386)752-8264 Accountants/Bookkeepers Rimrock Development Rurmell Mcgee 343 NW Cole Ter Ste 201 (386)755-1586 Real Estate-Dev/Management Ring Power Corp. Todd Sandlin 390 SW Ring Ct (386)755-3997 Equipment Rental Sales/Service Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA John Kendron P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334 Attorneys/Legal Services Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA Kris Robinson P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334 Attorneys/Legal Services Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA Bruce Robinson P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334 Attorneys/Legal Services *Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Rockford Realty Group Charlie Sparks Charlie Sparks 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-0808 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
S&S Food Stores Aaron Goodman 134 SE Colburn Ave (386)752-7344 Convenience Stores Fuel/Biofuel Sales
The Rocking N Malina Nemesh 1268 SW SR 47 (386)361-1060 Retail
Saint Leo University Jessica Markham 149 SE College Pl (386)752-6866 Education/Schools/Training and Development Centers Colleges/Universities
Ronnie Brannon, Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon 135 NE Hernando Ave Ste 125 (386)758-1080 Government Offices Ronsonet Buick-GMC, Inc. Norbie Ronsonet 490 E Duval St (386)752-2180 Auto Dealer The Rose Mary Catering Company Shane Ward 2061 SW Fallon Ln (888)845-0925 Caterers Restaurant Rotary Club Of Lake City Chase Moses P.O. Box 1695 (386)752-8660 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Rotary Club Of Lake City Downtown Noah Walker P.O. Box 2334 (386)288-8217 Clubs/Organizations/ Association Rountree-Moore Auto Group Andy Moore 2588 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0630 Auto Dealer Rountree-Moore Auto Group Grady Moore 2588 W US Highway 90 (386)755-6933 Auto Dealer
S Tom Sawyer 134 SW Dusty Gln (386)984-6725 Individual
Sal’s Italian Deli Sal Napoli 161 Stonegate Ter (386)438-5120 Restaurant Sandy Kishton, Realtor Remax Professionals Sandy Kishton 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)344-0433 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Saucer Realty & Capital Larry Saucer 905 SW Baya Dr (386)288-5335 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Savage Services Corporation Mike Green P.O. Box 1861 (386)755-9097 Transportation/Trucking Save A Lot Michael Boris P.O. Box 2095 (386)752-0067 Grocery Stores Sawyer Home Gas Co. Keith Thomas 189 SW Midtown Pl (386)752-5711 LP/Gas Companies Scaff’s, Inc. / Wen-One of Florida, Inc. Lester Scaff 1262 SE Baya Dr (386)438-8951 Restaurant Scott Carroll Mobile Disc Jockey Service Scott Carroll 165 NE Menlo Gln (386)623-0517 Disc Jockey Sports and Entertainment
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Sean McLean Landscaping & Irrigation Sean McLean 170 SW Sapling Gln (386)466-8269 Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance Security Safe Company I, Inc. Joe Peurrung 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 Security Systems/Services Burglar Alarms Fire Alarms Medical Alarms Phone Systems Security Safe Company II, Inc. Joe Peurrung 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 Surveillance Camera Systems Safes (Gun and Fire Proof ) Generators (Home and Business) Computer Network Wiring Automated Gate Services SERVPRO Of Columbia & Suwannee Counties Kim Nicholson 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 115-392 (386)754-0261 Fire And Water Damage Restoration Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Rhonda K. Sherrod, CEO 368 NE Franklin St (386)292-8120 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Steve Davis (386)292-8000 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Gary Goelz (386)292-8000 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Frank Pommett, COO (386)292-8000 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Keith McKernan (386)292-8000 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Angie Altman (386)292-8000 2016 Columbia County Information Guide | 119
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Linda Silecchia (386)292-8000 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center Kathy Dice (386)292-7712 Sherwin Williams Michael Greene 1912 W US Highway 90 (386)752-0405 Painting Service Sitel Regina Jones 1152 SW Business Point Dr (386)754-8600 Computers/Internet Consultants Sleep Solutions Of North Florida,LLC Brad Womble 1140 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 101 (386)752-6700 Medical Equipment Sales/Service Smitty’s Western Store Bob Smith 7015 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2668 Western Supplies/Apparel Retail Sonny’s BBQ Trey Dixon 3177 W US Highway 90 (386)752-1117 Restaurant Sound Line Design Will Talmadge 3405 S US Highway 441 (386)365-3179 Home/Car Audio Southern Exposure Danette O’Neal 296 S Marion Ave (386)752-4614 Hair Salon Beauty/Barber Shop/Personal Care Southwest Family Dentistry John Batlle, DMD 389 SW Chapel Hill St (386)752-1220 Dentists Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park Teena Peavey 3076 95th Dr (386)364-1683 Recreation/Attractions/Parks 120 | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide
Springleaf Financial Services Martha Sykes 225 NW Commons Loop Ste 105 (386)755-0021 Financial Planning & Investments Stan Batten Real Estate Stan Batten 4818 W US Highway 90 Ste 102 (386)752-4402 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Stanley Crawford Construction, Inc. Stanley Crawford 1482 SW Commercial Gln (386)752-5152 Contractors/General Construction Starlight Sound & Recording Donald Johns 1295 NW Ashely St (386)752-9459 Musical Entertainment/ Instruments State Farm Insurance John W. Burns 234 SW Main Blvd (386)752-5866 Insurance State Farm Insurance John Kasak 904 SW SR 247 (386)752-7521 Insurance Stephanie Douglas MA LMHC Professional Counseling Services Stephanie Douglas 2086 SW Main Blvd Ste 109 (386)227-5386 Consultants/Counseling Stephen Demmi DMD, PA Jo Anna McMannus 437 SW Perimeter Gln (386)961-9669 Dentists Stephen M. Witt Stephen Witt 618 E Duval St (386)755-2863 Attorneys/Legal Services Still Waters West Barbara Norris 507 NW Hall Of Fame Dr (386)755-6560 Assisted Living
Streicher Management Michael Streicher 3101 W US Highway 90 Ste 201 (386)755-2475 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Subway Clay Feagle 1682 SE Baya Dr (386)623-5315 Restaurant Subway Of Ellisville, Inc. Paresh Patel 14075 S US Highway 441 Ste 101 (386)755-7957 Restaurant Sunbelt Automotive Group, Inc. D/B/A Sunbelt Honda Jay Johnson 2018 SW Main Blvd (386)755-6500 Auto Dealer Auto Repair/Parts/Service Sunbelt Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Dennis Conway 4325 W US Highway 90 (386)755-3444 Auto Dealer Suncrest Omni Health Care Becky Herndon 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 107 (386)754-6671 Rehabilitation/Healthcare Sunstate Federal Credit Union Jarodanne Rentz 1605 W US Highway 90 (386)755-4097 Financial Institutions/Services Super 8 Of Lake City, Fl Troy Wimberly 3954 SW SR 47 (386)752-6450 Hotel/Motel Suwannee River Area Health Education Center Sarah Catalanotto 14646 NW 151st Blvd Alachua, FL (386)462-1551 Non-Profit Health and Wellness Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Baynard Ward 11340 100th St (386)330-5662 Utilities
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Swift Creek Realty & Investment Corp. Carrie Cason 1211 SW Bascom Norris Drive, Ste. 201 (386)752-8170 Realtor/Real Estate Agent
T James Thomson 445 NW Spring Hollow Blvd (386)752-2489 Individual Tax Plus Solutions, Inc. John R. Muenchen 1140 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 107 (386)755-0877 Accountants/Bookkeepers TD Bank Suzanne Norris 160 NW Main Blvd (386)755-3330 Financial Institutions/Services Financial Planning & Investments Mortgage Brokers TD Bank Don Winkleman 160 NW Main Blvd (386)754-7501 TD Bank Brian Moses 160 NW Main Blvd (352)367-2107 TD Bank Heather Gray 2844 W US Highway 90 (386)754-0063 TD Bank Bill Cobb 160 NW Main Blvd (386)755-3694 Teeko Graphics, Inc. Rob Summerall 1252 E Duval St (386)754-5600 Printing/Publishing Terry McDavid Terry McDavid 178 SE Hernando Ave (386)752-1896 Attorneys/Legal Services Texas Roadhouse Steve Hale 3039 W US Highway 90 (386)758-0074 Restaurant *Membership directory information provided by the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Thomas T. Demas Thomas Demas, PA 153 NE Madison St (386)752-5222 Attorneys/Legal Services Tire Mart Of Lake City David Johnson 2700 W US Highway 90 (386)752-0054 Tires Tompkins Appraisal Group Thomas C. Tompkins 725 SE Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-4820 Appraisal Services Totally Covered Managing Technology Derek Schaefer 3101 W US Highway 90 Ste 105 (386)752-3200 Computers/Internet Consultants Touchstone Heating And Air, Inc. Mark Touchstone 490 SE 3rd Ave Lake Butler, FL (386)496-3467 Contractors (A/C & Heat) Townhomes LLC Gary Towns 133 SE Newell Dr (386)719-5598 Manufacturer Tracks Charles Williams P.O. Box 2251 (904)710-4397 Sports and Entertainment Trademark Construction Group, Inc. Travis A. Medeiros 750 SW Main Blvd Ste A (386)755-5254 Contractors/General Construction Treasures Of Lake City James Buchanan 321 N Marion Ave (386)754-5772 Retail Trevor Hickman Insurance Trevor Hickman 383 SW Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-0006 Insurance
Tri-County Tree Services, Inc. Joseph “BJ” Shirah 15616 CR 137 (386)963-5000 Tree Removal Service
U United States Cold Storage, Inc. Paul Boartfield 211 NE McCloskey Ave (386)438-2653 Warehouses United Way Of Suwannee Valley Rita Dopp 871 SW SR 47 (386)752-5604 Non-Profit US Patriot Title, LLC Vanessa Rende 284 SW Baya Dr Ste 102 (386)693-4919 Abstractors and Titles
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W2 Ministries, Inc. Ronald Williams, II 993 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)365-5933 Church/Temples
Wiley’s Insurance, Inc. Wiley S. Hunter 483 S Marion Ave (386)752-1919 Insurance
Wal Mart Properties Gary Taylor 2767 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2427 Department Stores/Shopping Center
Willowbrook, LLC Eamon Burgess 1580 S Marion Ave (386)752-4454 Assisted Living
Wal Staf Personnel Services Connie Baker 1009 SW Main Blvd Ste 115 (386)755-1991 Employment Services Ward’s Jewelry & Gifts George Ward 156 N Marion Ave (386)752-5470 Jewelers Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. Dayna Miller 401 NW Waldo St (386)758-7800 Waste Management
Vann Carpet One Matt Vann 131 W Duval St (386)752-3420 Floor Coverings Painting Service
WCJB Carolyn Barrett 6220 NW 43rd St Gainesville, FL (352)377-2020 Advertising/Marketing
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Cindy Snook 619 S Marion Ave (386)754-6302 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs
Wendy’s Bobby Dunning 3081 W US Highway 90 (337)207-1548 Restaurant
Voices For Children Of The Suwannee Valley Inc. Linda Dedge 213 E Howard St (386)364-7720 Non-Profit Vystar Credit Union Sherri Cassidy 411 NW Commons Loop (386)397-5399 Financial Institutions/Services
W W. L. Hunter Insurance Agency Travis Hunter 365 SE Baya Dr (386)752-6990 Insurance
Westfield Investment Group, LLLP Scott Stewart 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-3117 Realtor/Real Estate Agent Wheeler Agency John Wheeler 622 SW Main Blvd (386)752-8660 Insurance
Windsong Apartments April Snow 2580 SW Windsong Cir (386)758-8455 Apartments Windstream Communications, Inc. Robert Kelly 206 SE White Ave (386)364-2469 Telephone Equipment/Systems Wireless Advantage - Verizon Wireless Carol Miller 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 103 (386)984-5733 Wireless Communications Retail Wolfson Children Hospital Thabata Batchelor 164 NW Madison St Ste 201 (904)202-5040 Hospitals/Imaging/Labs Woman’s Club Of Lake City Kay Hines Poltorak 257 SE Hernando St (386)755-0347 Clubs/Organizations/ Association
Z Zija International Ellsworth McGuire 6245 SW CR 242 (386)697-6386 Health and Wellness
Whiddon Construction Company, Inc. Roger Whiddon 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 115-262 (386)754-7367 Contractors/General Construction (386) 752-3690 Become a member today!
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ABSTRACTORS AND TITLES Frontier Title Group 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 140 (386)758-1880 North Central Florida Title, LLC 343 NW Cole Ter Ste 101 (386)752-1502 US Patriot Title, LLC 284 SW Baya Dr Ste 102 (386)693-4919 ACCOUNTANTS / BOOKKEEPERS Audrey Bullard, CPA 2753 E US Highway 90 (386)755-4050 Kingdom Tax Services LLC 548 N Marion Ave (386)487-5145 Lizotte CPA, LLC 1270 E Duval St (386)752-4005 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James 4641 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2260, (386)752-4621
Lake City Reporter, Inc. 180 E Duval St (386)752-1293
ANSWERING SERVICES CDR Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 258 (386)752-2011
Nation Imprint, Inc. 2140 SW Main Blvd (386) 758-5559 Newman Broadcasting, Inc./ WJTK 229 SW Main Blvd (386)758-9696 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc, 358 NW Main Blvd (386)752-8280 North Florida Coffee News 380 SW Bluff Rd Ft. White, FL (386)497-3642 WCJB 6220 NW 43rd St Gainesville, FL (352)377-2020
Cochran Forest Products, Inc. 702 NE Okinawa St (386)752-0335
Richard C. Powell, CPA PA 1359 SW Main Blvd (386)755-4200
Columbia Livestock Market 4557 S US Highway 441 (386)755-2300
Richard J. Johnson, CPA PLLC D/B/A Shields & Johnson CPA 1756 SW Barnett Way (386)752-8264
Great South Timber & Lumber, Inc 517 SE Baya Dr (386)755-3046
Tax Plus Solutions, Inc. 1140 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 107 (386)755-0877
Mayo Fertilizer, Inc. 413 NE McCloskey Ave (386)752-3155
Comcast Spotlight 2288 SW Main Blvd (386)755-3070 Ebuysigns.com 386 SW Meadow Terr (386)623-5630 Jammin Productions 369 SE Falcon Rd Branford, FL (386)344-2552
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HAECO Airframe Services 102 SE Academic Ave (386)758-3000 Aircraft Parts/Sales Quest Aviation, Inc 173 SE Newell Dr (386)961-9300
ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Brannon, Brown, Haley, & Bullock P.A. 116 N. Columbia Ave (386)752-3213
Tompkins Appraisal Group 725 SE Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-4820
Darby & Peele 285 NE Hernando Ave (386)752-4120
Richard E. Stadler, PA 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 111 (386)438-5949 Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334 Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334
The Decker Law Firm 320 SE White Ave (386)364-4440
Robinson, Kennon & Kendron PA P.O. Box 1178 (386)755-1334
Douglas & Carter 177 NW Madison St (386)752-5511
Stephen M. Witt 618 E Duval St (386)755-2863
Foreman, McInnis & Associates, P.A. 207 S Marion Ave (386)752-8420
Terry McDavid 178 SE Hernando Ave (386)752-1896
Gordon Summers, Jr P.O. Box 1565 (386)752-3868
Thomas T. Demas 153 NE Madison St (386)752-5222
Jordan Law Firm, PLLC 934 Lake Desoto Cir (386)755-3456
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT Community Concerts Of Lake City, Inc. P.O. Box 2351 (386)628-1607
Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC 855 SW Baya Dr (386)269-9802
AUDIOLOGISTS Hearing Solutions, Inc. 183 NW Veterans St (386)758-3222
Painting with a Twist Lake City 1009 SW Main Blvd Ste 135 (386)438-8782
Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. 219 Guerdon Rd (386)752-7585
Lifeguard Ambulance Service 392 SE James Ave (386)487-3911
North Florida Guardian & Family Services 1900 SW Brim St (386)752-2296
ARMED FORCES / MILITARY RECRUITING Jacksonville Army Recruiting Battalion 1851 Executive Center Dr Ste 130 Jacksonville, FL (904)396-2673
ASPHALT / PAVING Advanta Asphalt & Concrete 1400 Howard Street E (386)362-5580
AMBULANCE SERVICES Century Ambulance Service, Inc. 1509 SW Century Gln (800)771-2829
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Windsong Apartments 2580 SW Windsong Cir (386)758-8455
Hale & Brannon Appraisals 515 SE Baya Dr (386)755-0390
Norris & Norris, P.A. 253 NW Main Blvd (386)752-7240
Prevatt Law Firm, P.L. 120 E Howard St (386)362-7979
Willowbrook, LLC 1580 S Marion Ave (386)752-4454
DW Hunt & Assoc. (Appraisal Services Company) 119 NW Ethan Pl (386)752-1660
Carter Timber Inc 1009 SW Main Blvd (386)758-4588
Still Waters West 507 NW Hall Of Fame Dr (386)755-6560
The Grove 384 SW Dexter Cir (386)754-1800
APPRAISAL SERVICES Candler Appraisal Services, Inc. 356 NW Lake City Ave (386)755-2774
Parker & Owens, PLLC 510 SE Baya Dr Ste 103 (386)755-2700
ADVERTISING / MARKETING Coastal Consulting 23047 43rd Dr (386)365-5237
APARTMENTS A Landlord You Can Love P.O. Box 3338 (386)758-9351
ASSITED LIVING Quiet Whisper Assisted Living Facility, LLC 190 SW Derek Gln (386)466-1989
KoonLegal 284 SW Baya Dr Ste101 (386)597-0000
AUTO DEALER Nextran Truck Center 328 SW Ring Ct (386)754-8822
Law Office Of Lisa A Schlitzkus, PA 118 N Marion Ave (386)438-5544 Marlin M. Feagle, Attorney, PA 153 NE Madison St (386)752-7191 Morgan Law Center For Estate & Legacy Planning, PLLC 234 E Duval St (386)755-1977
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North Florida Hearing & Balance Center 132 SW Columbia Ave Ste 101 (386)754-6711
Ronsonet Buick-GMC, Inc. 490 E Duval St (386)752-2180 Rountree-Moore Auto Group 2588 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0630 Sunbelt Automotive Group, Inc. D/B/A Sunbelt Honda 2018 SW Main Blvd (386)755-6500
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Sunbelt Chrysler Jeep & Dodge 4325 W US Highway 90 (386)755-3444 AUTO REPAIR / PARTS / SERVICE Duval Automotive 673 E Duval St (386)755-0245 Jim’s Auto Service 2550 SW Main Blvd (386)752-7305 LKQ North Florida 4686 E US Highway 90 (386)755-0013 Sunbelt Automotive Group, Inc. D/B/A Sunbelt Honda 2018 SW Main Blvd (386)755-6500 AUTOMATED GATE SERVICES Security Safe Company II, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 BAIL BONDS A-1 Bail Bonds, Inc. 860 NW CR 25 A (386)755-4243 BEAUTY / BARBER SHOP / PERSONAL CARE Blown Salon 363 SW Baya Dr Ste 103 (352)505-6161 Cuts By Us 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 107 (386)754-3722 Gegee’s Studio 440 E Duval St (386)758-2088 The Parlor on Main St. 1468 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)758-7736 Southern Exposure 296 S Marion Ave (386)752-4614 BEDS / MATTRESSES Beds For Less 216 SW Main Blvd. (386)754-4654 BEVERAGE / FOODS WHOLESALE North Florida Sales 467 SW Ring Ct (386)755-4335
BLOOD BANKS LifeSouth Community Blood Center-Suwannee Valley Region 833 SW SR 47 (386)755-0480 BOAT SALES / SUPPLIES McDuffie Sporting Goods Co. 1866 W US Highway 90 (386)752-2500 BURGLAR ALARMS Security Safe Company I, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 CAMPGROUNDS Lake City RV Park 2463 SW Main Blvd (386)755-0110
Happy Hearts Childcare Center East 149 Lochlynn Ter (386)719-2227 Happy Hearts Childcare Center West 522 NW Turner Ave (386)752-4411 Happy House, Inc. 544 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)752-4736 CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY Martin Kids Dental 875 SR 47 South (386)752-8200
Lake City RV Resort 3864 N US Highway 441 (386)752-0830 CAMPING / YOUTH CAMPS Cerveny Conference Center At Camp Weed 11057 Camp Weed Pl (386)364-5250 CATERERS Imperial Productions By Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 Relish Catering by the Dixie Grill 101 SE Dowling Ave (386)209-2810 The Rose Mary Catering Company 2061 SW Fallon Ln (888)845-0925
CHIROPRACTORS Columbia County Chiropractic Center 279 SW Main Blvd (386)752-4313 Morse Chiropractic LLC 444 SW Alachua Ave (386)719-5656 Olympic Health Chiropractic 618 S Marion Ave Ste 105 (386)752-3125 CHURCH / TEMPLES Christ Central 217 SW Dyal Ave (386)755-2525 Church On The Way 537 N Marion Ave (386)530-4781
CEMETERIES Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens 3596 S US Highway 441 (386)752-6633
Epiphany Catholic School/Church 1937 SW Epiphany Ct (386)752-2320
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lake City-Columbia County Chamber Of Commerce 162 South Marion Ave (386)752-3690 CHILDCARE Castle Hill Academy, LLC 200 SW Woodbranch Ln (386)754-6565 Early Learning Coalition Of Florida’s Gateway, Inc. 1104 SW Main Blvd (386)752-9770
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Green Gables Learning Tree LLC 162 NW Gwen Lake Ave (386)755-7677
First Baptist Church Of Lake City, Inc. 182 NE Justice St (386)752-5422 First Presbyterian Church 697 SW Baya Ave (386)752-0670 First United Methodist Church, Lake City 973 S Marion Ave (386)752-4488
New Life Christian Fellowship 422 SW Baya Dr (386)758-8397
Rotary Club Of Lake City P.O. Box 1695 (386)752-8660
Parkview Baptist Church, Inc. 268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd (386)752-0681
Rotary Club Of Lake City Downtown P.O. Box 2334 (386)288-8217
W2 Ministries, Inc. 993 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)365-5933 CLINICS / WALK - IN Allergy & Urgent Care 213 SW Main Blvd (386)961-9809 Mercy Medical Urgent Care 305 E Duval St (386)758-2944 CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS Altrusa Club Of Lake City 334 NW Lake City Ave (386)752-5960 Blue Grey Army P.O. Box 2224 (386)755-1097 Columbia County Builders Association 824 NW Emerald Lakes Dr (386)867-1998 Elks Club #893 259 NE Hernando Ave (386)752-2284 I-75 Exit 423 Welcome Center P.O. Box 2273 (386)965-4340 Ichetucknee Partnership 162 S Marion Ave (386)752-3690 Kiwanis Club Of Lake City, Inc. P.O. Box 2802 (386)758-0959 Lake City Garden Club 257 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-5293 Lake City Lions Club P.O. Box 257 (386)752-2612 Lake City Moose Lodge 624 624 NE Williams St (386)755-4830 Republican Executive Committee 275 NW Kelly Lake Ct (386)365-4490
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Woman’s Club Of Lake City 257 SE Hernando St (386)755-0347 COFFEE SHOP Ellianos Corporate Office 2915 W US Highway 90 (386)755-5828 COLLEGE / UNIVERSITIES Florida Gateway College 149 SE College Pl (386)752-1822 Saint Leo University 149 SE College Pl (386)752-6866 COMMERCIAL RENTALS Contracts & Investments 801 SW Seminole Ter (386)344-0664 COMPUTER NETWORKING AND WIRING SERVICES Communication Systems Inc. dba ComSys 4566 NW 5th Blvd Ste N Gainesville, FL (352)332-0359 Security Safe Company II, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 COMPUTERS / INTERNET CONSULTANTS Sitel 1152 SW Business Point Dr (386)754-8600 Totally Covered Managing Technology 3101 W US Highway 90 Ste 105 (386)752-3200 CONCRETE PRODUCTS Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. 219 Guerdon Rd (386)752-7585 Columbia Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc. 516 NW Waldo St (386)755-2458
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CONFERENCE / MEETING ROOM / RETREAT CENTER Cerveny Conference Center At Camp Weed 11057 Camp Weed Pl (386)364-5250 CONSULTANTS / COUNSELING Lizotte CPA, LLC 1270 E Duval St (386)752-4005 North Central Florida SCORE 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 170 (386)752-2000 North Florida Family Counseling 248 N Marion Ave (386)365-0885 Stephanie Douglas MA LMHC Professional Counseling Services 2086 SW Main Blvd Ste 109 (386)227-5386 CONTRACTORS (AC & HEAT) Cook’s Heat & Air Conditioning, Inc. 1955 SW Main Blvd (386)752-8558 Glenn I. Jones, Inc. 552 NW Hilton Ave (386)752-5389 Harry’s Heating & AC 2813 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2308 Touchstone Heating And Air, Inc. 490 SE 3rd Ave Lake Butler, FL (386)496-3467 CONTRACTORS (ELECTRICAL) A-1 Electric Of Lake City, Inc. 188 NE Osburn Way (386)752-5488 Graham & Sons Electric 723 SW Sisters Welcome Rd (386)752-6082 CONTRACTORS (GENERAL CONSTRUCTION) Advanta Asphalt & Concrete 1400 Howard Street E (386)362-5580 Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. 219 Guerdon Rd (386)752-7585 Blake Construction Co. 618 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)754-5810
Bryan Zecher Homes, Inc. 465 NW Orange St (386)752-8653
DENTISTS David F Randolph, DMD 1779 SW Barnett Way Ste 101 (386)755-4033
Buildings And More (BAM) 792 SW Bascom Norris Dr (386)755-6449
Oak Hill Dental Group 272 SW Bentley Pl (386)752-3043
Concept Construction Of North Florida 3917 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville, FL (352)333-3233
Oak Hill Dental Group 272 SW Bentley Pl (386)752-3043 Southwest Family Dentistry 389 SW Chapel Hill St (386)752-1220
Don Reed Construction 2230 SE Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-4072 Edgley Construction 590 SW Arlington Blvd Ste 113 (386)752-0580 Erkinger Construction Group 248 SE Nassau St (386)754-5555 Folsom Construction Management, LLC 105 S Florida Ave (863)602-1908
Stephen Demmi DMD, PA 437 SW Perimeter Gln (386)961-9669 DEPARTMENT STORE / SHOPPING CENTER Belks Department Store 2533 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0153 Lake City Mall 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 190 (386)337-8794
Restoration Specialists 144 SW Waterford Ct Ste 107 (386)755-2487
Wal Mart Properties 2767 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2427
Stanley Crawford Construction, Inc. 1482 SW Commercial Gln (386)752-5152
DIALYSIS Columbia County Dialysis 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 100 (386)466-0197
Trademark Construction Group, Inc 750 SW Main Blvd Ste A (386)755-5254
DISC JOCKEY Scott Carroll Mobile Disc Jockey Service 165 NE Menlo Gln (386)623-0517
Whiddon Construction Company, Inc. 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 115-262 (386)754-7367
DISTRIBUTION Hub Industrial Supply 371 SW Ring Ct Ste 101 (386)755-9401
CONVENIENCE STORES The Other Store 3221 W US Highway 90 (386)755-4773
DRY CLEANERS / LAUNDRY / TAILORS Cloud Cleaners 4484 SW Heritage Oaks Cir Ste 102 (386)344-6157
S&S Food Stores 134 SE Colburn Ave (386)752-7344 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CCA-Lake City Correctional Facility 7906 E US Highway 90 (386)755-3379
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Moses Cleaners 587 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)755-0511 EDUCATION / SCHOOL / TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Belmont Academy 1476 SW Walter Ave (386)487-0487
Cambridge Prep Academy 2658 SW Main Blvd (386)243-8285
Wal Staf Personnel Services 1009 SW Main Blvd Ste 115 (386)755-1991
EF Educational Homestay Programs 2403 Sylvan Chase (904)278-5057
ENDODONTICS North Florida Endodontics 239 SW Professional Gln (386)755-8833
Epiphany Catholic School/ Church 1937 SW Epiphany Ct (386)752-2320
ENGINEERS / CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL Atkins North America 840 SW Main Blvd Ste 102 (386)754-1546
Florida Gateway College 149 SE College Pl (386)752-1822 Little Stars K-Prep School/ Shining Star Academy Of The Arts 1175 NW Lake Jeffrey Rd (386)628-1606 New Generation Christian School 608 SW Marvin Burnett Rd (386)758-4710 Presley EXCEL and Scholars Program, Inc. P.O. Box 402 (386)752-4074 Saint Leo University 149 SE College Pl (386)752-6866 ELECTED OFFICIALS / CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Columbia County School Superintendent 372 W Duval St (386)755-8000 Ronnie Brannon, Tax Collector 135 NE Hernando Ave Ste 125 (386)758-1080 EMERGENCY SERVICES Christian Service Center 421 NW Washington St (386)755-1770 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CareerSource Florida Crown 1389 W US Highway 90 Ste 170 (386)755-9026
Cal-Tech Testing, Inc. 3309 SW SR 247 (386)755-3633 CHW 132 NW 76th Dr Gainesville, FL (352)331-1976 Crews Engineering Services 750 SW Main Blvd (386)754-4085 Donald F. Lee & Associates, Inc. 140 NW Ridgewood Ave (386)755-6166 Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. 805 North Gadsden St (850)222-5678 North Florida Professional Services, Inc. 484 SW Commerce Dr Ste 135 (386)752-4675 Preble-Rish, Inc. 654 SE Baya Dr (386)719-9985 EQUIPMENT RENTAL SALES / SERVICE Hair’s Mower Parts & Repair 314 N Marion Ave (386)752-5310 Mikell’s Power Equip. 1152 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8098 Ring Power Corp. 390 SW Ring Ct (386)755-3997
Labor Finders 1037 W US Highway 90 Ste 120 (386)752-2330
EXERCISE / PHYSICAL FITNESS Anytime Fitness 1191 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 103 (386)754-1724
Labor Ready 1300 East Duval St (386)752-5557
Moowatee Crossfit 122 SW Midtown Pl (386)365-4876
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FARM FEED AND SEED SUPPLY Central States Enterprises 668 NW Waldo St (386)755-7443 FENCE INSTALLATION North Florida Fence Company 3488 NE Washington St (386)752-1360 FINANCIAL INSTITUTION / SERVICES Campus USA Credit Union 1658 W US Highway 90 (386)754-2215 Columbia Bank 514 SW SR 47 (386)754-8888 Farm Credit Of Florida 1606 Canyon Ave (386)362-2588 First Federal Bank Of Florida 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 Florida Credit Union 583 W Duval St (352)377-4141 ext. 2105 Peoples State Bank 350 SW Main Blvd (386)754-0002 Renasant Bank 463 W Duval St (386)758-1227 Sunstate Federal Credit Union 1605 W US Highway 90 (386)755-4097 TD Bank 2844 W US Highway 90 (386)754-0063 Vystar Credit Union 411 NW Commons Loop (386)397-5399 FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS Cieslik Financial Group LLC 592 SW Sweetbreeze Dr (386)961-0227 Cynergy Business Consulting, LLC 397 S Marion Ave (386)752-0004 Edward Jones – Steve Jones, CFP® 2929 W US Highway 90 Ste 114 (386)752-3847
Edward Jones – Steve Smith 330 SW Main Blvd (386)758-6888 Edward Jones – Robert Woodard, AAMS ® 148 N Marion Ave (386)752-1215 GulfCoast Financial Services Inc 248 N Marion Ave Ste 1 (386)755-9018 Odom, Moses & Company/ Raymond James 4641 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2260, (386)752-4621 Springleaf Financial Services 225 NW Commons Loop Ste 105 (386)755-0021 TD Bank 2844 W US Highway 90 (386)754-0063 FIRE ALARMS Security Safe Company I, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE / RESTORATION Restoration Specialists 144 SW Waterford Ct Ste 107 (386)755-2487 SERVPRO Of Columbia & Suwannee Counties 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 115-392 (386)754-0261 FLOOR COVERINGS Vann Carpet One 131 W Duval St (386)752-3420 FLORISTS / FLORAL SUPPLIES Imperial Productions By Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 Lake City Florist and Design 796 W Duval St (386)755-8798 FOOD / GROCERY / SPECIALTY Fifth Generation Farms 3739 W US Highway 90 (386)243-8335 Neighborhood Nutrition 2941 W US Highway 90 Ste 117 (386)438-5362
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FUEL / BIOFUEL SALES G.W. Hunter, Inc 1130 W US Highway 90 (386)752-5890
Columbia County Board Of County Comm. 135 NE Hernando Ave Ste 203 (386)758-1005
Florida Department of Health in Columbia County 217 NE Franklin St (386)758-1037
Johnson & Johnson, Inc. DBA Busy Bee P.O. Box 157 (850)973-2277
Columbia County Economic Development Board 259 NE Franklin St Ste 101 (386)758-1033
S&S Food Stores 134 SE Colburn Ave (386)752-7344
Columbia County TDC 971 W Duval St Ste 145 (386)758-1312
Suwannee River Area Health Education Center 14646 NW 151st Blvd Alachua, FL (386)462-1551
FUNERAL HOMES Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Inc. 3596 S Highway 441 (386)752-1954
Lake Shore Hospital Authority 259 NE Franklin St Ste 102 (386)755-1090
Guerry Funeral Home 2659 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2414 ICS Cremation And Funeral Home 357 NW Wilks Ln (386)752-3436 FURNITURE / APPLIANCE SALES / RENTAL Badcock Home Furniture & More 382 NW Main Blvd (386)752-6320 Farmers Furniture 1445 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-1404 Furniture Showplace 1804 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9303 George Etheridge Furniture Company 1052 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2752 GENERATORS (HOME AND BUSINESS) Security Safe Company II, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 GIFTS / SPECIALTY ITEMS Captured Memories By Esta 152 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-0111 GOVERNMENT OFFICES Blair Payne 173 NE Hernando St Ste 115 (386)758-0540
North Central Florida Regional Planning Council 2009 NW 67th Pl Gainesville, FL (352)955-2200
Zija International 6245 SW CR 242 (386)697-6386 HEARING AIDS Hearing Solutions, Inc. 183 NW Veterans St (386)758-3222 North Florida Hearing & Balance Center 132 SW Columbia Ave Ste 101 (386)754-6711
Ronnie Brannon, Tax Collector 135 NE Hernando Ave Ste 125 (386)758-1080
HOME / CAR AUDIO Sound Line Design 3405 S US Highway 441 (386)365-3179
GROCERY STORES Publix Super Markets 255 NW Commons Loop (386)719-5446
HOSPICE CARE Haven Hospice 6037 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9191
Save A Lot P.O. Box 2095 (386)752-0067
Hospice Of The Nature Coast 857 SW Main Blvd Ste 125 (386)755-7714
HAIR SALON Blown Salon 363 SW Baya Dr Ste 103 (352)505-6161
HOSPITALS / IMAGING / LABS Cancer Care of North Florida – Medical Oncology 289 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 103 (386)755-1655
Cuts By Us 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 107 (386)754-3722 Gegee’s Studio 440 E Duval St (386)758-2088 The Parlor on Main St. 1468 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)758-7736
Cancer Care of North Florida – Radiation Oncology 4520 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0601 The Cancer Center at Lake City 795 SW SR 47 (386)758-7822
Southern Exposure 296 S Marion Ave (386)752-4614
DaVita Kidney Specialists Of Northern Florida 221 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 105 (386)752-6107
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Family Health Center Of Columbia County, Inc. 173 NW Albritton Lane (386)758-5552
Gateway Surgical Group/ Surgical Group Of Gainesville 3140 NW Medical Center Ln Ste 120 (386)755-6682
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KWB Pathology Associates 471 SW SR 247 Ste 107 (386)438-5788
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 213 SW Commerce Dr (386)754-1411
C/C And Associates, Inc. 323 S Marion Ave (386)755-3476
Lake City Medical Center 340 NW Commerce Dr (386)719-9000
Jameson Inn 285 SW Commerce Blvd (386)758-8440
Farm Bureau Insurance 605 SW State Rd 47 (386)752-4003
Lake City Medical Group 4225 NW American Ln (386)758-6141
Palms Garden Inn 14113 S Highway 441 (386)719-3888
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 439 SW Michigan St (800)330-5615
Super 8 Of Lake City, Fl 3954 SW SR 47 (386)752-6450
First South Insurance Of Lake City 677 SW Bascom Norris Dr (386)755-1666
Physicians Imaging-Lake City LLC 404 NW Hall Of Fame Dr (386)487-3970 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center 368 NE Franklin St (386)292-8000 Veterans Affairs Medical Center 619 S Marion Ave (386)754-6302 Wolfson Children Hospital 164 NW Madison St Ste 201 (904)202-5040 HOTEL / MOTEL Baymont Inn & Suites 3598 W US Highway 90 (386)752-3801 Cabot Lodge 3525 W US Highway 90 (386)755-1344 Comfort Suites 3690 W US Highway 90 (386)755-9028 Country Inn & Suites 350 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)754-5944 Days Inn Of Lake City 3144 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9350 Econo Lodge & Package Store 178 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)752-7891
INDIVIDUAL Nicolas Hemes Meally Jenkins (386)752-4417 Mike Kennon (386)752-2965 Maureen Lloyd (386)752-4885 Robert Marks (386)397-3335 James Montgomery (386)752-3066 Milner Osborne (386)755-4099 Dennis Roberts (386)397-3406 Tom Sawyer (386)984-6725 James Thomson (386)752-2489 INDUSTRIAL SERVICE Lube Specialists 528 NW Guerdon St (386)755-3810 INSURANCE Access Community Center 429 W Duval St (386)951-5444 Aflac 1784 SW Paloma Ct (352)317-1949
Fairfield Inn & Suites 538 SW Corporate Dr (386)466-1014
Allstate Insurance - Faye McKnight Agency 363 SW Baya Drive Ste 102 (386)758-7779
Hampton Inn & Suites 450 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)487-0580
Auto Insurance World 994 SW Baya Dr (386)755-7283
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Gallagher Benefit Services formerly Parks Johnson Agency 4498 W US Highway 90 (386)755-7275 Greene & Associates 417 West Baya Dr (386)755-1122 Life Settlements of North Florida 276 SW Pine Forest Ct (800)983-1964 State Farm Insurance – John W. Burns 234 SW Main Blvd (386)752-5866 State Farm Insurance – John Kasak 904 SW SR 247 (386)752-7521 Trevor Hickman Insurance 383 SW Baya Dr Ste 101 (386)752-0006 W. L. Hunter Insurance Agency 365 SE Baya Dr (386)752-6990 Wheeler Agency 622 SW Main Blvd (386)752-8660 Wiley’s Insurance, Inc. 483 S Marion Ave (386)752-1919 JEWELERS Ward’s Jewelry & Gifts 156 N Marion Ave (386)752-5470 LAND PREP / LAND CLEARING Anderson Columbia Co ., Inc. 219 Guerdon Rd (386)752-7585 LANDSCAPING / LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn Enforcement Agency Inc. 187 SE Country Club Rd (386)752-7779
Sean McLean Landscaping & Irrigation 170 SW Sapling Gln (386)466-8269 LIBRARY Library Friends 308 NW Columbia Ave (386)758-2101 LOAN SERVICES First Federal Bank Of Florida 2571 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 LP / GAS COMPANIES Sawyer Home Gas Co. 189 SW Midtown Pl (386)752-5711 MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS Five Ash Forest 337 SW Tompkins St (386)752-7207 C & G Manufactured Homes 278 SW Deputy J. Davis Ln (386)752-3743 MANUFACTURER Bluelinx Corporation 694 SE CR 245 (386)752-7412 Dive Rite 175 NW Washington St (386)752-1087, ext. 108 New Millennium Building Systems, LLC 1992 NW Bascom Norris Dr (386)466-1300 Potash Corp White Springs P.O. Box 300 (386)397-8101 Townhomes LLC 133 SE Newell Dr (386)719-5598 MARTIAL ARTS Academy Of Martial Arts 492 SE Country Club Rd (386)623-0551 MASSAGE THERAPY Jenny Percell Licensed Massage Therapist 1009 SW Main Blvd St 110 (386)487-6953 Morse Chiropractic LLC 444 SW Alachua Ave (386)719-5656
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MEDICAL ALARMS Security Safe Company I, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SALES / SERVICE Baya Pharmacy 780 SE Baya Dr (386)719-9952 North Florida Medical Sales & Rentals 347 SW Main Blvd (386)755-4995 Sleep Solutions Of North Florida,LLC 1140 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 101 (386)752-6700 MEDICAL TRANSPORT Air Methods 1025 SE SR 238 (352)317-8495 MONUMENTS Charles Custom Memorials 561 NW Hilton Ave (386)755-4001 MORTGAGE BROKERS First Federal Bank Of Florida 4705 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0600 TD Bank 2844 W US Highway 90 (386)754-0063 MOVING / STORAGE SERVICE Buildings And More (BAM) 792 SW Bascom Norris Dr (386)755-6449 Mini-Storage & Record Storage Of Lake City 442 SW St Margaret St (386)752-7092 Move Connection 196 NE Chestnut Ave (386)755-5595 Probuilt Steel Buildings 3752 W US Highway 90 (386)754-1818 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT / INSTRUMENTS Community Concerts Of Lake City, Inc. P.O. Box 2351 (386)628-1607 First Street Music 950 SW Main Blvd (386)755-2060
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Starlight Sound & Recording 1295 NW Ashely St (386)752-9459
Haven Hospice 6037 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9191
NEWSPAPERS / MAGAZINES Lake City Reporter, Inc. 180 E Duval St (386)752-1293
Hospice Of The Nature Coast 857 SW Main Blvd Ste 125 (386)755-7714
North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc, 358 NW Main Blvd (386)752-8280 NON-PROFIT American Cancer Society 2119 SW 16th St Gainesville, FL (352)376-6866 Another Way, Inc. (386)719-2700 CARC-Advocates With Disabilities 512 Sisters Welcome Rd (386)752-1880, ext. 104 Catholic Charities 258 NW Burk Ave (386)754-9180 Chances For Children 405 E Duval St (386)752-4453
Kiwanis Club Of Lake City, Inc. P.O. Box 2802 (386)758-0959 Lake City Cluster 673 NW Cluster Dr (386)755-6104
Partnership For Strong Families 1211 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste A (386)243-8800 Pregnancy Care Center 399 SE Hernando Ave (386)758-8622 Quit Doc Foundation/Tobacco Free Partnership 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130-V (352)316-2463
Children’s Home Society of Florida 1211 SW Bascom Norris Dr St 101 (386)243-8811 Christian Service Center 421 NW Washington St (386)755-1770
United Way Of Suwannee Valley 871 SW SR 47 (386)752-5604
Columbia County Resources, Inc. 164 SW Mary Ethel Ln (386)752-8822
Voices For Children Of The Suwannee Valley Inc. 213 E Howard St (386)364-7720
Gateway Art Gallery 168 N Marion Ave (386)288-8898 The Greater Lake City Community Development Corp. Inc. 363 NW Bascom Norris Dr (386)752-9785 Habitat For Humanity of Lake City/Columbia County P.O. Box 487 (386)755-0014
OFFICE SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT / SALES MOS - McCrimon’s Office Systems 111 SE Court St (386)755-2822 OPTOMETRISTS / EYE CARE Columbia Eye Associates, PA 1615 SW Main Blvd (386)755-2785 Eye Center of North Florida 876 SW SR 247 (386)755-7595 North Florida Eye Care 763 SW Main Blvd Ste 101 (386)752-1722
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PHARMACIES Baya Pharmacy 780 SE Baya Dr (386)719-9952
Cancer Care of North Florida – Radiation Oncology 4520 W US Highway 90 (386)755-0601
PAINTING SERVICE Parrish & Sons Painting And Pressure Washing LLC 303 SW Cottage Gln (386)397-5706
Cheek & Scott Drugs, Inc. 161 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 105 (386)754-5377
The Cancer Center at Lake City 795 SW SR 47 (386)758-7822
North Florida Medical Sales & Rentals 347 SW Main Blvd (386)755-4995
Daina Greene MD, PA 449 SE Baya Dr (386)755-0500
Sherwin Williams 1912 W US Highway 90 (386)752-0405 Vann Carpet One 131 W Duval St (386)752-3420
March of Dimes 1831 NW 13th St Ste 3 Gainesville, FL (352)642-8298
Suwannee River Area Health Education Center 14646 NW 151st Blvd Alachua, FL (386)462-1551
EF Educational Homestay Programs 2403 Sylvan Chase (904)278-5057
ORTHODONTISTS Martin Orthodontics 701 SW SR 47 (386)755-1001
PARTY SUPPLIES Columbia Events and Rentals 10925 SW SR 247 (386)623-3502 Imperial Productions By Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 Party Down 4 Less Of N Fl. Inc. 5353 SW SR 247 (386)754-9393 PAWN SHOPS / CHECK CASHING Amercian Pawn Brokers, Inc. 905 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-6927 The Money Man 1010 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)752-7828 PEDIATRICS Martin Kids Dental 875 SR 47 South (386)752-8200 North Florida Pediatrics, PA 1859 SW Newland Way (386)758-0003 PEST CONTROL Florida Pest Control & Chemical Co. 536 SE Baya Dr (386)752-1703
PHONE SYSTEMS Security Safe Company I, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 PHONE / TABLET / IPOD REPAIR Florida Cell Repair, LLC 184 SW Dominos Way Ste 103 (386)269-4265 Mobile Mania 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 101 (386)466-4102 PHOTOGRAPHY Captured Memories By Esta 152 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-0111 Holly Frazier Photography 181 SE Hernando Ave (386)623-3024 Imperial Productions By Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers 1438 SW Main Blvd (386)755-3164
Eye Center of North Florida 876 SW SR 247 (386)755-7595 Family Health Center Of Columbia County, Inc. 173 NW Albritton Lane (386)758-5552 Gateway Surgical Group/ Surgical Group Of Gainesville 3140 NW Medical Center Ln Ste 120 (386)755-6682 Grace Pediatrics 4196 W US Highway 90 Ste 105 (386)243-8474 Jean-Felert Cadet, MD., PA. 1226 SW Main Blvd (386)719-6843 KWB Pathology Associates 471 SW SR 247 Ste 107 (386)438-5788 Lake Shore Center For Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery PA 263 SW Professional Gln (386)755-6676 Lake Shore Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 404 NW Hall of Fame Dr (386)755-4007
Healthcore Physical Therapy 606 SE Baya Dr (386)755-8680
Mercy Medical Urgent Care 305 E Duval St (386)758-2944
Heartland Rehabilitation Services 1852 SW Barnett Way Ste 101 (386)752-7332
North Florida Pediatrics, PA 1859 SW Newland Way (386)758-0003
Lawn Enforcement Agency Inc. 187 SE Country Club Rd (386)752-7779
PHYSICIANS Allergy & Urgent Care 213 SW Main Blvd (386)961-9809
Live Oak Pest Control 17856 S US Highway 129 (386)758-8117
Cancer Care of North Florida – Medical Oncology 289 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 103 (386)755-1655
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The Orthopaedic Institute 146 SW Orthopaedic Ct (386)755-9215 PRINTING / PUBLISHING Ebuysigns.com 386 SW Meadow Terr (386)623-5630 Hunter Printing 1330 SW Main Blvd (386)752-2707
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Lake City Reporter, Inc. 180 E Duval St (386)752-1293 North Central Florida Advertiser, Inc, 358 NW Main Blvd (386)752-8280
Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty 839 SW SR 247 (386)752-4211 Cole Real Estate 619 SW Baya Dr (386)752-0818
Print Founders 471 SW SR 247 Ste 111 (386)438-8769
Daniel Crapps Agency, Inc. 2806 W US Highway 90 Ste 101 (386)755-5110
Teeko Graphics, Inc. 1252 E Duval St (386)754-5600
Denise Milligan-Bose Realty, Inc. 2230 SE Baya Dr Ste 104 (386)397-3313
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION Drawdy Enterprises LLC 738 SW Main Blvd (386)758-1890 PROMOS / SPECIAL GIFTS Nation Imprint, Inc. 2140 SW Main Blvd (386) 758-5559 Promotional & Specialty Sales 2398 SW Dairy St (386)397-5425 RADIO Newman Broadcasting, Inc./ WJTK 229 SW Main Blvd (386)758-9696 REAL ESTATE DEV. / MANAGEMENT Plum Creek 13005 SW 1st Rd Ste 241 Gainesville, FL (352)333-3733 Rimrock Development 343 NW Cole Ter Ste 201 (386)755-1586 REALTOR / REAL ESTATE AGENT A Bar Sales, Inc. 2128 SW Main Blvd Ste 103 (386)752-5035 Adams Agency Inc 122 SW Midtown Pl Ste 106 (386)752-1444 Bullard Properties 1009 SW Main Blvd (386)754-6699 Century 21 - The Darby Rogers Co 618 SW Florida Gateway Dr (386)752-6575
Dicks Realty 1286 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8585 Hallmark Real Estate Of Lake City, Inc 540 W Duval St (386)755-6600 Howard Van Arsdall - Little Pond Farm Land Trust 4411 SW Van Arsdall Gln (386)288-8989 Jo Lytte, Realtor 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)365-2821 Lake City Board Of Realtors 326 NW Houseman Ct (386)755-3966 Missy Zecher, Re/Max Professionals, Inc. 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)623-0237 Pam Beauchamp, RE/MAX Professionals 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)303-2505 Poole Realty 127 E Howard St (386)362-4539 Rockford Realty Group Charlie Sparks 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-0808 Sandy Kishton, Realtor Remax Professionals 4255 SW Cambridge Gln (386)344-0433 Saucer Realty & Capital 905 SW Baya Dr (386)288-5335
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Stan Batten Real Estate 4818 W US Highway 90 Ste 102 (386)752-4402
Kindred at Home 419 SW SR 247 Ste 109 (386)758-3490
Jessica’s Bistro 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 115 (386)438-5098
Streicher Management 3101 W US Highway 90 Ste 201 (386)755-2475
Mederi Caretenders 3593 NW DeVane St (386)758-3312
Little Caesars Pizza 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-4375
Swift Creek Realty & Investment Corp. 1211 SW Bascom Norris Drive, Ste. 201 (386)752-8170
Nurse On Call 2234 NW 40th Ter Ste B Gainesville, FL (386)487-0385
Longhorn Steakhouse 3092 W US Highway 90 (386)752-1881
Westfield Investment Group, LLLP 426 SW Commerce Dr Ste 130 (386)755-3117 RECREATION VEHICLES SALES / SERVICE Camping World 530 Florida Gateway Dr (855)208-1279 McDuffie Sporting Goods Co. 1866 W US Highway 90 (386)752-2500 RECREATION / ATTRACTION / PARKS The Country Club At Lake City 717 NW Fairway Dr (386)752-0721 Lake City Bowl, LLC 347 SW SR 247 (386)755-2206 Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park 3076 95th Dr (386)364-1683 REHABILITATION / HEALTHCARE Avalon Healthcare & Rehabilitation 1270 SW Main Blvd (386)752-7900 Baya Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center 587 SE Ermine Ave (386)752-7800 Brooks Americare Home Health 461 SW Main Blvd Ste A (386)438-8780 Cornerstone Home Care Inc. 426 SW Commerce Dr. Suite 103D (386)397-4578 The Health Center Of Lake City 560 SW McFarlane Ave (386)758-4777
Suncrest Omni Health Care 183 SW Bascom Norris Dr Ste 107 (386)754-6671 RESTAURANT Applebee’s 2893 US Highway 90 (386)752-7290 Beef O’Brady’s 857 SW Main Blvd Ste 100 (386)754-6860 Bob Evans Restaurant 3628 W US Highway 90 (386)752-8749 Buffalo Wild Wings 2465 W US Highway 90 (386)785-7714
Marion Street Deli and Pub 281 North Marion Ave (386)487-6194 Moe’s 2941 W US Highway 90 Ste 101 (386)754-9373 Momex Foods, Inc./Taco Bell 798 SW Main Blvd (386)755-9673 Ole Times Country Buffet 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 106 (386)752-1670 Red Lobster 2847 W US Highway 90 (386)758-0044
Chasteen’s Downtown 204 N Marion Ave (386)752-7504
The Rose Mary Catering Company 2061 SW Fallon Ln (888)845-0925
Chick-fil-A 3200 W US Highway 90 (386)438-5549
Sal’s Italian Deli 161 Stonegate Ter (386)438-5120
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 2984 W US Highway 90 (386)243-8988
Scaff’s, Inc. / Wen-One of Florida, Inc. 1262 SE Baya Dr (386)438-8951
Duchenes’ Breakfast & More 543 SW Main Blvd (386)344-6186 Firehouse Subs 2929 W US Highway 90 (386)344-1547 Gator Dockside 313 NW Commons Loop Ste 127 (386)438-5446 Gondolier Italian Restaurant & Pizza 2281 W US Highway 90 (386)758-4220 Guangdong Chinese Restaurant 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 148 (386)961-8181
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Sonny’s BBQ 3177 W US Highway 90 (386)752-1117 Subway 1682 SE Baya Dr (386)623-5315 Subway Of Ellisville, Inc. 14075 S US Highway 441 Ste 101 (386)755-7957 Texas Roadhouse 3039 W US Highway 90 (386)758-0074 Wendy’s 3081 W US Highway 90 (337)207-1548
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RETAIL Buck Stove Place, Inc. 1459 SW Grandview St (386)752-7010 Half Pints Baby Boutique 211 SW Knox St (386)623-7168 Johnson & Johnson, Inc. DBA Busy Bee P.O. Box 157 (850)973-2277 Lake City Mall 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 190 (386)337-8794 Maurices 2469 W US Highway 90 Ste 113 (386)466-1018 The Rocking N 1268 SW SR 47 (386)361-1060 Smitty’s Western Store 7015 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2668 Treasures Of Lake City 321 N Marion Ave (386)754-5772 Wireless Advantage - Verizon Wireless 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 103 (386)984-5733 RETAIL (PLUMBING / ELECTRIC) Certified Plumbing & Elec. Supply 789 SW SR 247 (386)752-4817 ROOFING / SIDING / WINDOWS O’Neal Roofing 212 SE Hickory Dr (386)752-7578 SAFES (GUN AND FIRE PROOF) Security Safe Company II, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 SECURITY SYSTEMS / SERVICES ADT Security Services, Inc 3205 SW 47th Ave Gainesville, FL (352)338-3023 Security Safe Company I, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 SIGNS / PLAQUES / TROPHIES / ENGRAVINGS Action Signs & Graphics, Inc. 4180 S US Highway 441 (386)752-0121 *Membership directory information provided by the 129 City-Columbia | 2016 Columbia County Information Guide Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
Capital Signs 366 SW Knox Street Ste 102 (386)487-6366 Charles Custom Memorials 561 NW Hilton Ave (386)755-4001 Do It Yourself Lettering, Inc. 184 SW Ring Ct (800)550-3883 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Scott Carroll Mobile Disc Jockey Service 165 NE Menlo Gln (386)623-0517 Tracks P.O. Box 2251 (904)710-4397 SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM Security Safe Company II, Inc. 7585 216th St (386)935-2832 SWIMMING POOLS AND SUPPLIES Kirsplash 2716 W US Highway 90 (386)752-9778 TAX PLANNING Odom, Moses & Company/Raymond James 4641 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2260, (386)752-4621
TRANSITION / RE-ENTRY Bridges Of America, Inc. - The Lake City Bridge 1099 NW Dot Gln (386)628-5130
WASTE MANAGEMENT Advanced Disposal (Veolia Environmental Services) 4176 S US Highway 441 (386)752-1275
TRANSPORTATION / TRUCKING CDT USA Inc. 4458 S US Highway 441 (386)752-1093
Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. 401 NW Waldo St (386)758-7800
Savage Services Corporation P.O. Box 1861 (386)755-9097
WEBSITE DESIGN Coastal Consulting 23047 43rd Dr (386)365-5237
TRAVEL AGENCY Kay’s Tour and Cruise 1166 SE Baya Dr (386)752-5442
WEDDING AND EVENT DESIGN Allie’s LLC 275 N Marion Ave (386)754-0000
TREE REMOVAL SERVICE Tri-County Tree Services, Inc. 15616 CR 137 (386)963-5000
Columbia Events and Rentals 10925 SW SR 247 (386)623-3502
UTILITIES City Of Lake City 205 N Marion Ave (386)752-2031 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. 1797 SW SR 47 (386)752-7447 Florida Power & Light 2618 NE Bascom Norris Dr (386)754-2022
TAX SERVICES Kingdom Tax Services LLC 548 N Marion Ave (386)487-5145
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. 11340 100th St (386)330-5662
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICE CDR Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 258 (386)752-2011
VETERINARIAN / PET SUPPLIES / SERVICES Columbia Animal Hospital 2418 S Marion Ave (386)752-0633
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT / SYSTEMS Communication Systems Inc. dba ComSys 4566 NW 5th Blvd Ste N Gainesville, FL (352)332-0359 Windstream Communications, Inc. 206 SE White Ave (386)364-2469 TIRES LKQ North Florida 4686 E US Highway 90 (386)755-0013 Tire Mart Of Lake City 2700 W US Highway 90 (386)752-0054
Lake City Animal Hospital 170 SW Professional Gln (386)755-0236 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Abilities of Florida / Service Source 1389 W US Hwy 90 Ste 105 (386)754-1675 WAREHOUSES Contracts & Investments 801 SW Seminole Ter (386)344-0664
Imperial Productions By Amy Francis 181 SE Hernando Ave (352)316-2815 WEIGHT LOSS Origins Family Medical & Weight Loss Clinic, Inc. 194 SW Wall Ter (386)719-9227 WELDING REPAIRS / SUPPLIES Kilgore’s Repair Shop 370 NW Railroad St (386)752-4373 WELL DRILLING Hall’s Pump & Well Service 904 NW Main Blvd (386)752-1854 WESTERN SUPPLIES / APPAREL Smitty’s Western Store 7015 W US Highway 90 (386)755-2668 WINDING TINTING AND SIGNS CGT 643 W Duval St (386)758-7553 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS Wireless Advantage - Verizon Wireless 295 NW Commons Loop Ste 103 (386)984-5733
United States Cold Storage, Inc. 211 NE McCloskey Ave (386)438-2653
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The Best Just Keep Getting Better. Professionals
Gary Thomas Broker/Owner 352-665-8666 garylthomas@remax.net
Samantha Prueter Broker Asociate 386-623-1217
Heather Craig Sales Associate 386-466-9223 heathercraigrealtor@gmail.com
Amy Woolum Realtor 386-365-7790 amywoolum@remax.net
Angie Hendricks Realtor 386-623-1873
Taylor Goes Broker Associate 386-344-7662 taylorgoes@yahoo.com
Heather Beauchamp Law Realtor 386-965-8447 remaxheatherlaw@gmail.com
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Robin Schwartz Broker Associate, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO 386-365-8776 robin@findingyournest.com
Sandy Kishton Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, ABR 386-344-0433 Sandy@SandyKishton.com
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Jo Lytte Realtor 386-365-2821 remaxjolytte@gmail.com
Missy Zecher Realtor 386-623-0237 mzecher@remax.net
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