Guide to Gainesville

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We are so happy to welcome you to town! Whether you’re relocating from another state or just moving across town, we're excited to share with you everything that Gator Country has to offer. We have curated a list of some of our favorite businesses, places of interest, natural spaces, eateries, and areas that we feel make Gainesville a great place to live, work, and play.

We have been Realtors® in Gainesville and married since 2006. Raising four children here and owning a local business has been a privilege, and we are so glad to call Gainesville home. We love finding and supporting all local places, and we

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NEIGHBORHOODS

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DINING & DRINKS Restaurants Fine Dining Coffee Shops Bakeries & Dessert Wine & Cocktails Breweries

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OUTDOORS Springs & Water Farms Parks & Trails

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CULTURE Museums Nightlife Theatres Zoos Movie Theaters University of Florida

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HEALTH & FITNESS Hospitals Gyms & Fitness Centers Sports

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HOME & FAMILY Education Family-Friendly Worship Guide Animals & Pets Accommodations Living in Gainesville

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GO GATORS (Top Left) Experience the must-see places at the University of Florida on page 19.

HOME SWEET HOME (Top Right) Explore the lovely neighborhoods like Tioga, Longleaf and more on page 30.

PUBLIC & GENERAL (Bottom Left) See delicious dishes and restaurant recommendations on page 8.

SILVER GLEN SPRINGS (Bottom Right) Find beautiful springs & natural spaces Gainesville has to offer on page 12.

Content sourced from UF UAA website

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DISCOVER

GAINESVILLE Population

141,085

Median Age

26

AREA

LOCATION

Approximately 62.9 square miles

On the I-75 corridor halfway between Atlanta and Miami

CLIMATE • • • • • • •

Mild winters, warm summers 255-day growing season Average of 2,800 hours of sunshine annually January average high temperature: 65 F June average high temperature: 89 F Average rainfall is 35 inches per year The area basks in Gulf breezes that make summer days warm and nights cool, and produce dry and mild winters

TAXES Households

49,143

Home Ownership

38.9%

7% retail sales tax (food and medicine exempt) updated 2019

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION • • • • •

Up to $50,000 No state personal income tax No state inheritance tax No franchise tax No inventory tax

MILLAGE RATE 4.5780 (for fiscal year 2014)

INDUSTRIES

Average Earnings

$37, 264

Variable from agricultural to manufacturing, academic research, health care, corporate infrastructure, many small/minority business enterprises

CITIES WITHIN A 2-HOUR DRIVE Jacksonville, Ocala, Lake City, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, St. Augustine, Cedar Key, Live Oak

BEACHES WITHIN 75 MILES The Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico

THEME PARKS Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Legoland

HOME OF The University of Florida, The Gainesville Raceway and The Gatornationals (NHRA)

FAMOUS RESIDENTS Bo Didley, Tom Petty, Don Felder, Bernie Leadon, River Phoenix, Malcolm Gets, Harry Crews, Marty Liquori, Gabriel Schwartzman, Peter Taylor, Mary McCauley, Joe Haldeman, Bob Vila, Maya Rudolph, Tim Tebow

NOTABLE FIRSTS Gatorade (first sports drink), nation's first Butterfly City

TYPICAL CUISINE Pizza, BBQ, seafood, chicken wings, vegetarian dishes, and additional choices

Content sourced from the City of Gainesville and World Population Review (2020 statistics)

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THOMAS GROUP TALKS WHY GAINESVILLE?

By Brian Oen | Broker Associate “As the beating, expanding, unspoiled heart of North Central Florida, Gainesville holds endless possibilities for a rich life. With its grand live oaks, deep blue springs, ocean access, the roaring passion of the Florida Gators, and ground-breaking creativity, the Gainesville community shares a desire to experience life to the fullest. It’s where natural beauty meets cutting-edge innovation, and small town ease meets infinite opportunity. Gainesville’s open arms and unconditional love will always welcome you.”

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Popular Communities AMARIAH PARK Luxury home community by GW Robinson homes ARBOR GREENS A private community of custom homes featuring four of Gainesville’s most respected builders CHESNUT VILLAGE New community by DR Horton GAINESVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Established community with a golf & country club FLINT ROCK Agrihood community with 1 acre lots and luxury homes.

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GLORIA’S WAY Upscale community featuring seven top builders HAILE PLANTATION A beautiful unincorporated community and New Urbanism planned development KINGSTON 1 acre home sites with luxury homes in NW location.

LAUREATE VILLAGE New GW Robinson community located in Jonesville area.

LONGLEAF A 550-home master-planned community by Tommy Williams Homes & Robinshore LUGANO Resort-style community by Emmer Development OAKMONT New home community by six top builders TOWN OF TIOGA Custom luxury homes by top builders next to Tioga Town Center THE VUE AT CELEBRATION POINTE Secluded city-home community by Celebration Pointe TURNBERRY LAKE Luxury Home Community by GW Robinson homes WILDS PLANTATION Growing community featuring luxury custom builders WILTSHIRE Enclave community built by Spain & Cooper WIMBERLEY Charming SW community in a popular location boasting 1/4 - 1/2 lots.

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FLINT ROCK As Gainesville’s first Agrihood community, Flint Rock is a luxury residential neighborhood incorporating country estate architecture with three distinctive gated subdivisions. Nearly all of the 96 homesites back up to a conservation, greenway, or nature trail. Flint Rock emphasizes the principles of wellness, community and sustainability, while embracing the farm-to-table lifestyle. With over 250 acres of common area and greenway, including 151 acres of conservation preserve, 2½ miles of walking paths, a Residents’ Farmhouse, an event barn and gardens, Flint Rock offers a refreshing new approach to a timeless way of living.

SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,600 - 8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.99 Acres - 1.69 Acres LOT PRICES / HOME PRICES: $175K - $285K / $650K+

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H A I L E P L A N TAT I O N The award-winning Haile Village Center is a traditional neighborhood center within the development.

Residents and business in Haile Plantation use Gainesville, Florida for mailing addresses. New construction at Haile Plantation started in the late 1970s. In the early years the first neighborhoods included Laurel Park, Heritage Green, Quail Court and Magnolia Walk. At this time in Haile Plantation, the future village center was a recreational vehicle storage area and a plant nursery staging area. Haile Plantation is still being built out, but now contains over 9 miles (14 km) of roadways and four main roads (Haile Blvd., 91st St., 44th Av., and 104th Tr.).

SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles/Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,500 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres HOME PRICES: $250K - $1.5M

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KINGSTON Kingston is an AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg exclusive community nestled in NW Gainesville with 24 home sites.

An ideal location with privacy and luxury. 3 acres is the perfect home site size to

accomplish just this. Kingston is located off scenic, County Road 241 with a gorgeous backdrop of large southern live oaks. Kingston offers a peaceful and private community with homes ranging in size from 3,200 square feet to 8,000 square feet.

SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Oakview Middle, Newberry High MINIMUM SQ FT: 3,200 sq ft LOT SIZE: 3 Acres HOME PRICES: $1.2M+

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LONGLEAF Longleaf Village, a 550-home community in Southwest Gainesville, is a master-planned development with amazing amenities. Located just off of Archer Road, Longleaf Village is close to everything, including the University of Florida, the UF Health Shands Hospital, Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, I-75, and so much more. Homes begin in the mid-$200s and offer 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms up to 4/5 Bedroom 3,000 sf models. There were two exclusive builders in Longleaf Village: Tommy Williams Homes and Robinshore, Inc. SCHOOL ZONES: Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Gainesville High SQ FT: ~ 3,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres HOME PRICES: $200+

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OAKMONT

Oakmont, Gainesville’s newest master-planned community, showcases brand new homes set alongside 45 acres of a protected conservation area. Located off of Parker Road (also known as 122nd), Oakmont sits between Tioga Town Center and Haile Plantation. This new home community welcomes a people-oriented, nature-focused attitude for its residents. From the first entrance, with lush landscaping unrolling at the grand entrance, residents and guests automatically feel welcomed into beauty. Oakmont provides the perfect home space for individuals who value an active lifestyle, green spaces, and city accessibility.

SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,500 - 8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 1 Acre HOME PRICES: $350K+

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TOWN OF

TIOGA

Town of Tioga is a Community full of open spaces that allow for picking flowers from your Community Garden plot, shopping via bicycle, strolling with your loved ones to dinner in the Town Center, or watching an outdoor movie under the stars with your family. Smart Growth is a style of community planning in which the designers integrate a compact design, land for mixed uses, a range of housing choices, and a walkable layout with a strong emphasis on the preservation of open space and natural beauty. Almost 30% of Tioga’s land is reserved for lush, green areas.

SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High MINIMUM SQ FT: 1,500 - 8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.5 Acres HOME PRICES: $500K+

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WILDS PL ANTATION

This beautiful community in SW Gainesville (located just west of Award Winning Haile Plantation off SW 24th Ave) offers wooded half-acre homesites and is convenient to shopping, dining, hospitals and I-75. Wilds Plantation was established in 2003 and features luxury custom builders, including Barry Bullard, Arthur Rutenberg and Tommy Waters. The homes within this prestigious community range from about 2,500 sf - 4,200 sf and most have their own private pool. Contact Thomas Group to learn more about what homes (resales or new construction) are available within Wilds Plantation.

SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,000 - 4,500 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.50 Acres LOT PRICES / HOME PRICES: $175K / $900K+

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WIMBERLEY

Wimberley is a quaint 46 lot community situated on over 32 acres featuring 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 acre lots.

Located on SW 8th Avenue at the intersection of SW 143rd Street, just south of Jonesville and blocks west of Town of Tioga and Tioga Town Center. Almost every lot backs common area with no neighbor directly behind.

SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High MINIMUM SQ FT: 2,500 - 4,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.5 Acres HOME PRICES: $650K+

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D EL I CI O U S

DINING Mi Apá

Original American Kitchen

Blue Highway Pizza

Restaurants ADAM’S RIB CO. 1515 SW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32608

BOCA FIESTA 232 SE 1 St. Gainesville, FL 32601

DRAGON FLY 201 SE 2nd Ave. #104 Gainesville, FL 32601

LA TIENDA 2204 SW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32608

AFTERNOON 231 NW 10th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

CILANTRO TACOS 12921 SW 1 Rd. Suite #103 Newberry, FL 32669

EAST END EATERY 1202 NE 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

MI APÁ LATIN CAFÉ 114 SW 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32607

AREPAS MILKO 285 SW 250 St. Newberry, FL 32669

CITRON 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606

FLYING BISCUIT 4150 NW 16th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32605

MIDICI PIZZA 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. #100 Gainesville, FL 32608

BANGKOK SQUARE 6500 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

CRANE RAMEN 16 SW 1st Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

BLUE HIGHWAY PIZZA 13005 SW 1 Rd. #141 Jonesville, FL 32669

COVEY KITCHEN + COCKTAILS 1514 SW 14th St. Gainesville, FL 32601

THE GREAT OUTDOORS RESTAURANT 18587 High Springs Main St. High Springs, FL 32643

MOJO HOGTOWN BAR-B-QUE 12 SE 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

HAILE VILLAGE BISTRO 5323 SW 91 Terr.

Gainesville, FL 32608

ORIGINAL AMERICAN KITCHEN 15 SE 1st Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

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THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK SATCHEL’S PIZZA

Picked by Holly Moebus | Realtor® “A local Gainesville staple since 2003, this is not your typical restaurant.

You can eat in a van, under a plane, or in a greenhouse. Bring the kids.

They can run around in the outside play area while you grab a craft soda or local brew and listen to some live music while waiting for your food. My recommendations are the Satch pan pizza and the Satch salad. So good!”

PUBLIC & GENERAL 1000 NE 16th Ave. Building H Gainesville, FL 32601

SATCHEL’S PIZZA 1800 NE 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609

THE TOP 30 N Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601

REGGAE SHACK CAFÉ 619 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

SPURRIER'S GRIDIRON 4860 Steve Spurrier Way Gainesville, FL 32608

VOLCANIC SUSHI & SAKE Suite I-101, 5141 SW 91 Way Gainesville, FL 32608

Fine Dining AMELIA’S ITALIAN CUISINE 235 S Main St. #107 Gainesville, FL 32601 DRAGONFLY SUSHI & SAKE COMPANY 201 SE 2nd Ave. #104 Gainesville, FL 32601 EMBERS 3545 SW 34th St. A Gainesville, FL 32608 MARK’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 201 SE 2nd Ave. #102 Gainesville, FL 32601 PARAMOUNT GRILL 12 SW 1st Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 PRIME AND PEARL 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Suite 70 Gainesville, FL 32608 SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE 1714 SW 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32607 Dragonfly

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Wyatt’s Coffee

Coffee Shops

Bakeries & Dessert

CURIA ON THE DRAG 2029 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609

PASCAL’S COFFEE HOUSE 112 NW 16th Gainesville, FL 32603

BAGEL BAKERY 4113 NW 16th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32605

CYM COFFEE CO. 5404 NW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605

PATTICAKES 9124 SW 51st Rd. B-102 Gainesville, FL 32608

KARMA CREAM 607 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

VOLTA 48 SW 2nd St. Gainesville, FL 32601

DOLCE VITA BAKERY CAFÉ 4908 NW 34th St. Suite 2 Gainesville, FL 32605

MAUDE’S CAFÉ 101 SE 2nd Pl. Gainesville, FL 32601

WYATT’S COFFEE 202 SE 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

THE HYPPO 2415, 3232 SW 35th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32608 MIDNIGHT COOKIES 3345 SW 34th St #1 Gainesville, FL 32608

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SWEETBERRIES EATERY & FROZEN CUSTARD 505 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32601 SWEET DREAMS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 3437 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 UPPERCRUST PRODUCTIONS 4118 NW 16th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32605

D E S T I N AT I O N S F O R

DRINKS

Wine & Cocktails ALPIN BEER + WINE BISTRO 15 SW 2nd St. Gainesville, FL 32601 BLUEFIELD ESTATE WINERY 22 Co Rd 234 Gainesville, FL 32641 DOWNTOWN WINE & CHEESE 113 N Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601 ISLAND GROVE WINE COMPANY TASTING HOUSE 21848 S CR 325 Hawthorne, FL 32640 FORMAGGIO’S BISTRO & WINE BAR 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 12 Gainesville, FL 32606 MADRINA’S 9 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

Alpin Bistro

Beer

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK LOOSEY’S DOWNTOWN

Picked by Jonathan McMahon | Realtor® “Great beer and food! The location gives you access to local music, events at the Hippodrome, historic downtown, or a beautiful experience at Heartwood Soundstage. The owners make sure the food is always changing, always wellthought-out, and always high-quality. Depending on the night, there are different events like trivia, karaoke, live music – or you can just enjoy a chill time with your friends!”

BLACKADDER BREWING COMPANY 618 NW 60th St Suite A Gainesville, FL 32607

FIRST MAGNITUDE BREWING COMPANY 1220 SE Veitch St. Gainesville, FL 32601

CYPRESS & GROVE BREWING COMPANY 1001 NW 4th St. Gainesville, FL 32601

HIGH SPRINGS BREWING COMPANY 18562 NW 237th St. High Springs, FL 32643

DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE HOUSE OF BEER 19 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

LOOSEY’S DOWNTOWN 120 SW 1st Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 SWAMPHEAD BREWERY 3650 SW 42 Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608

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OUTDOORS

Ginnie Springs

Springs & Water BLUE GROTTO DIVE RESORT 3852 NE 172 Ct. Williston, FL 32696

GILCHRIST BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK 7450 NE 60th St. High Springs, FL 32643

BOB’S RIVER PLACE 2878 NE 340 Hwy. Branford, FL 32008

GINNIE SPRINGS 7300 Ginnie Springs Rd. High Springs, FL 32643

BOULWARE SPRINGS PARK AND HISTORIC WATERWORKS 3300 SE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32641

ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS NORTH ENTRANCE 8294 SW Elim Church Rd. Fort White, FL 32038

DEVIL’S DEN 5390 NE 180th Ave. Williston, FL 32696

SOUTH ENTRANCE 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27 Fort White, FL 32038

POE SPRINGS PARK 28800 NW 182nd Ave. High Springs, FL 32643

SANTA FE LAKE PARK 24500 NE SR 2 Melrose, FL 32666

RAINBOW SPRINGS 19158 SW 81st Pl. Rd. Dunnellon, FL 34432

SILVER SPRINGS 5656 Silver Springs Blvd (SR. 40) Silver Springs, FL 34488

RUM ISLAND SPRINGS COUNTY PARK 1447 SW Rum Island Terrace Fort White, FL 32038 SANTA FE CANOE OUTPOST 21410 US-441 High Springs, FL 32643

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TROY SPRINGS 674 NE Troy Springs Rd. Branford, FL 32008

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS Picked by Kat Durst | Realtor®

“Take advantage of Florida’s pristine natural springs, just a short drive from Gainesville! Crystal clear, always 72-degree water, this is the best way to spend a day with friends and family! My advice is to park at the South entrance, rent your tubes right there and enjoy the 1 1/2 hour ride. Don’t forget your goggles!

Mill Creek Farm

Farms BROWN’S FARM 18120 NE State Rd. 26 Hawthorne, FL 32640 DEEP SPRING FARM 16419 W County Rd 1491 Alachua, FL 32615

Deep Spring Farm

THE FAMILY GARDEN 1655 SE 23rd Pl. Gainesville, FL 32641 HIGH SPRINGS ORCHARD & BAKERY 10804 FL-45 High Springs, FL 32643 LOFTUS FAMILY FARM 15585 NW 29 Dr. Gainesville, FL 32609 LOST VALLEY FARM U-PICK BLACKBERRIES 10383 NW 215th Lane Rd. Micanopy, FL 32667

World Equestrian Center

RETIREMENT HOME FOR HORSES AT MILL CREEK FARM 20307 NW C.R. 235A Alachua, FL 32615 ROGER’S FARM 3831 NW 156th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609 SIEMBRA FARM 2033 SE 23rd Pl. Gainesville, FL 32641 SOUTH MOON FARMS 15912 S County Rd. 325 Hawthorne, FL 32640 WACAHOOTA FARMS YOU PICK BLUEBERRIES 1223 136th Pl. Micanopy, FL 32667

RED, WHITE AND BLUES FARM 7620, 3250 NE 140th Ave. Williston, FL 32696

Equestrian Facilities ALACHUA COUNTY AGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669

WORLD EQUESRIAN CENTER 1390 NW 80th Court Road, Ocala, FL 34482

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Paynes Prairie La Chua Trail

Parks & Trails BARR HAMMOCK PRESERVE 14920 SE 11th Dr. Micanopy, FL 32667

GREEN ACRES PARK 643 SW 40th St. Gainesville, FL 32607

BIVENS ARM NATURE PARK 3650 S Main St. Gainesville, FL 32608

GUM ROOT PARK 7300 NE 27th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609

CELLON OAK PARK 41oo NW 169th Pl. Gainesville, FL 32653

HOGTOWN CREEK HEADWATERS NATURE PARK 1500 NW 45th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605

COFRIN NATURE PARK 4810 NW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 DEVIL’S MILLHOPPER GEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 4732 Millhopper Rd. Gainesville, FL 32653 DEPOT PARK 874 SE 4th St. Gainesville, FL 32601 DUDLEY FARM HISTORIC STATE PARK 18730 W Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669 DUVAL PARK 520 NE 21st St. Gainesville, FL 32641 GAINESVILLE HAWTHORNE STATE TRAIL 3400 SE 15th St. Hawthorne, FL 32641

JOHN MAHON NATURE PARK 4101 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32607 KANAPAHA BOTANICAL GARDENS 4700 SW 58th Dr. Gainesville, FL 32608 LITTLE ORANGE CREEK NATURE PARK 24115 SE Hawthorne Rd. Hawthorne, FL 32640 LOBLOLLY WOODS 3315 NW 5th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC STATE PARK 18700 S CR 325 Hawthorne Cross Creek, FL 32640 MORNINGSIDE NATURE CENTER 3540 E University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32641

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O’LENO STATE PARK 410 SE O’Leno Park Rd. High Springs, FL 32643 PALM POINT NATURE PARK 7401 Lakeshore Dr. Gainesville, FL 32641 PAYNES PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK 100 Savannah Blvd.

Micanopy, FL 32667 PAYNES PRAIRIE LA CHUA TRAIL 4801 Camp Ranch Rd. Gainesville, FL 32641 RIVER RISE PRESERVE STATE PARK 373 SW US Hwy 27 High Springs, FL 32643 SAN FELASCO HAMMOCK PRESERVE STATE PARK 13201 Progress Blvd.

Alachua, FL 32615 SPLIT ROCK CONSERVATION AREA SW 20th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 SWEETWATER WETLANDS PARK 35 SW Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

S W E E T WAT E R W E T L A N D S PA R K

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C U LT U R E

The Cade Museum

Museums A. QUINN JONES MUSEUM aqjmuseum.org ARCHER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM archerhistoricalsociety.org

Nightlife FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY floridamuseum.ufl.edu

MATHESON HISTORY MUSEUM mathesonmuseum.org

HARN MUSEUM OF ART harn.ufl.edu

MICANOPY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM micanopyhistorical society.com

CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY & INVENTION cademuseum.org

HIGH SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM highspringsmuseum.org

COTTON CLUB MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER cottonclubmuseum.com

THE HISTORIC THOMAS CENTER historicthomascenter.org

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ARCADE BAR 6 E University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 HIGH DIVE 210 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 THE KEYS GRILL & PIANO BAR 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 PALOMINO POOL BAR 19 SE 2nd Pl. Gainesville, FL 32601 STAGE 7 KARAOKE BAR & PARTY VENUE 4110 SW 34th St. Suite 1 Gainesville, FL 32608

Santa Fe Zoo

Zoos

Movies

LUBEE BAT CONSERVANCY lubee.org 1309 NW 192nd Gainesville, FL 32609

REGAL CELEBRATION POINTE 10 & RPX 4901 SW 31 Pl. Gainesville, FL 32608

SANTA FE COLLEGE TEACHING ZOO sfcollege.edu/zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Building Z Gainesville, FL 32606 CARSON SPRINGS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION carsonspringswildlife.org 8528 E County Rd. 225 Gainesville, FL 32609

REGAL CINEMAS ROYAL PARK 3702 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32607 REGAL BUTLER TOWN CENTER 14 3101 SW 35th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32608

Florida Museum’s Butterfly Rainforest

Theatres

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK PHILLIPS CENTER

Picked by Liz Pooley | Realtor® The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a great place to visit. Located on the University of Florida Campus, it hosts some of the most renowned national and international performers in the world. The Center features entertainers as diverse as Itzhak Perlman, Ray Charles, Yo-Yo Ma, and David Sedaris, and hosts preeminent orchestras, Broadway plays and musicals. There are often wonderful and lively receptions for the public accompanying the events.

ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE acrosstown.org 619 S Main St. Gainesville, Florida 32601

HIGH SPRINGS PLAYHOUSE highspringsplayhouse.com 130 NE 1st Ave. High Springs, FL 32643

ACTORS’ WAREHOUSE actorswarehouse.com 619 NE 1st St. Gainesville, FL 32601

HIPPODROME THEATRE thehipp.org 25 SE 2nd Pl. Gainesville, FL 32601

CONSTANS THEATRE arts.ufl.edu/academics/ theatreand-dance

PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS performingarts.ufl.edu 3201 Hull Rd. Gainesville, FL 32611

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE gcplayhouse.org 4039 NW 16th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32605

STAR CENTER THEATRE starcentertheatre.org 11 NE 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609

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CENTURY TOWER

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Must-See Places at the University of Florida THE BAUGHMAN CENTER 982 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32603 A beautiful contemplation space open to the public on weekdays overlooking a serene view of Lake Alice.

BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM 157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 Known as “The Swamp,” visit the stadium to see where the Florida Gators play.

CENTURY TOWER Made as a monument for Gator WWI and WWII veterans, the 157-foot-tall Century Tower tolls every quarter hour, and the music of the 61 bronze bell carillons by student performers can be heard across the campus.

Baughman Center

FLORIDA BALLPARK 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 The ballpark features a 360-degree open concourse and seating, allowing fans to walk around the venue and choose their game day experience without ever losing sight of the action.

LAKE ALICE Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32603 A 129-acre open water/marsh system on the edge of campus.

PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS Popular green space for hammocking, Krishna Lunch and more located in the middle of campus near Library West.

Reitz Student Union

REITZ STUDENT UNION 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 The Reitz is home to dining establishments, study spaces, meeting rooms, a game room, dance studios and an on-campus hotel. The University Bookstore and UF Welcome Center are located in this facility.

UF BAT HOUSES Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 Located on the north side of Museum Road across from Lake Alice are the world’s largest occupied bat houses that provide dwelling for more than 350,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 As the centerpiece of the UF campus, the University Auditorium has impressive Gothic windows as well as a 99-rank organ with 6,500 pipes, recognized as one of the largest and most versatile organs in the country.

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK

FLORIDA BALLPARK

Picked by Raven Knowles | Realtor® “My family and I love to go to Gator baseball games. The new ballpark is one of the nicest collegiate level ballparks in the country. Our team is always top ranked and the weather is always gorgeous!”

Content sourced from UF UAA website

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M EE T YO U R P ER F EC T FI T

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

Shands Hospital

Hospitals UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL 1600 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

MALCOLM RANDALL VA MEDICAL CENTER 1601 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 6500 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32605

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SELECT SPECIALTY HOSWPITAL GAINESVILLE 1600 SW Archer Rd. 5th Floor Gainesville, FL 32608

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK GAINESVILLE HEALTH & FITNESS and GO PRIMAL FITNESS Picked by Evelyn Bergman | Realtor®

“I like GHFC because the convenience of so many locations and variety of classes, but, I like Go Primal Fitness for an intense workout which also offers extensive personal training.”

Go Primal Fitness

Gyms & Fitness Clubs AMERICAN BARBELL CLUB 250 SE 10 Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 THE ARK SCHOOL OF FITNESS 22 NE 11th St. Gainesville, FL 32601 B3 GYM 2134 NW 6th St. #3524 Gainesville, FL 32609 BEAST MODE BOXING & FITNESS 250 SE 10th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

DYNASTY CROSSFIT 3737 SW 42nd Ave. #1 Gainesville, FL 32608 F2 ARENA – MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL 4460 SW 35th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608

GAINESVILLE HEALTH & FITNESS WOMEN 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606 GATOR CROSSFIT 6020 NW 4th Pl. Gainesville, FL 32607

GAINESVILLE HEALTH & FITNESS MAIN 4820 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32607

GLADDEN BOXING CLUB 635 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32601

GAINESVILLE HEALTH & FITNESS TIOGA CENTER 12830 SW 1st Lane, Suite 100 Newberry, FL 32669

GO PRIMAL FITNESS & TRAINING INSTITUTE 3842 W Newberry Rd #1k Gainesville, FL 32607

LEAD FITNESS 1124 NW 76th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32606 LIV ATHLETIC 1126 NW 2nd St. Gainesville, FL 32601 SWEAT LIFE FITNESS 13558 NW 2nd Lane Jonesville, FL 32669 ZEN FITNESS 2440 SW 76th St. Gainesville, FL 32608

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DB Racquet Club

Sports 300 CLUB 3715 NW 12th Ave.Gainesville, FL 32605 DB RACQUET CLUB 5100 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32653 FRED CONE PARK 2841 E University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32641 GAINESVILLE COUNTRY CLUB 7300 SW 35th Way Gainesville, FL 32608

GAINESVILLE SOCCER ALLIANCE NW 143rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606 HAILE PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 9905 SW 44th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32608

H. SPURGEON “WESTSIDE” CHERRY POOL 1001 NW 31st Dr. Gainesville, FL 32605 IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE 2100 NE 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609

HAL BRADY RECREATION COMPLEX 14300 NW 146th Terrace Alachua, FL 32615

JONESVILLE TENNIS CENTER 14080 NW 32nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32606

FLORIDA HARDBALLERS Ages: 9 - 17 floridahardballers.com

GATORBALL Ages: 4 - 18 gatorballtraining.leagueapps.com

GAINESVILLE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL Ages: 11 - 18 gainesvillejuniorsvolleyball.com

OAK HALL Ages: K - 5th oakhall.org

Youth Sports CITY OF GAINESVILLE POP WARNER FOOTBALL & CHEER Ages: 5 - 15 cityofgainesville.org ELITE BASEBALL Ages: 8 - 18 elitebaseballfl.com

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MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE 2800 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 MEADOWBROOK GOLF CLUB 3200 NW 98 St. Gainesville, FL 32606 SUN COUNTRY SPORTS CENTER 4010 NW 27 Ln. Gainesville, FL 32606 WEST END GOLF COURSE 12830 W Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669

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Education

THOMAS GROUP TOP TIP

Scan Me Scan here for a complete list of Alachua County Public Schools.

PICKING SCHOOL ZONES Tip by Lore Davis | Realtor®

“Buyers can go to the School Board of Alachua County website to check school zones based on specific addresses, learn about magnet programs, school choice, grades and more.”

Fun for the Family AMERICA’S ESCAPE GAME GAINESVILLE 239 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

GAINESVILLE BOUNCERS 3401 NW 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32605

DEFY GAINESVILLE 6250 NW 23rd St Suite 8 Gainesville, FL 32653

SKATE STATION FUNWORKS 1311 NW 76th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32606

FLIP FACTORY ZONE 7400 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32605

SPLITZ 1301 NW 76th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32606

Summer Camps CAMP CRYSTAL campcrystal.com CAMP GOOD NEWS campgoodnewsfl.com CAMP SUNNY suncountrysports.com

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK CAMP CRYSTAL

Picked by Sarah Altbuch | Realtor® “What’s more fun than a week away with no parents? A few of the activities to choose from are paddle boarding, a ropes course, yoga and arts and crafts. Kids from 2nd grade through 9th grade go and make new friends and will create memories for a lifetime.”

CITY OF GAINESVILLE SUMMER CAMPS cityofgainesville.org COLLEGE FOR KIDS AT SANTA FE COLLEGE sfcollege.com/camp DO ART WITH YOPP SUMMER CAMP doartstudios.com/camp

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HAILE EQUESTRIAN haileequestrian.com/ horse-camps MASTER BUILDER SUMMER CAMP masterbuildercamp.com/ summer-camp O2B KIDS SUMMER CAMP o2bkids.com/ Summer-Camp.aspx OAK HALL SUMMER PROGRAM oakhallsummerprogram.org

Worship Guide

St. Augustine Catholic Church

ABIDING FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6529 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32606

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 106 SW 3rd St. Gainesville, FL 32601

ALETHEIA CHURCH GAINESVILLE 3536 NW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605

GAINESVILLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2115 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605

ALIVE CHURCH 5805 NW 37th St. Gainesville, FL 32653 ANTHEM COMMUNITY CHURCH 2902 SW 75th St. Gainesville, FL 32608 CANVAS CHURCH 15551 NW US Hwy 441 #1 Alachua, FL 32615 CITY CHURCH 19 SW 1 St. Gainesville, FL 32601 CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2640 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 3830 NW 16th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32605 DEVI TEMPLE OF FLORIDA 12311 SW 11th Ave. Newberry, FL 32669 FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5916 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32606 THE FAMILY CHURCH 2022 SW 122nd St. Gainesville, FL 32607 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1801 NW 5th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32603

GAINESVILLE VINEYARD 1100 SE 17 Dr. Gainesville, FL 32641 GREENHOUSE CHURCH 11200 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32606 HODA CENTER 5220 SW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32608 HOLY FAITH CATHOLIC CHURCH 747 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL 32607 ISLAMIC CENTER 1010 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 KOL SIMCHA MESSIANIC 2925 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 LIGHTHOUSE EVANGELISTIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 615 SE 25th St. Gainesville, FL 32641 MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 630 NW 2nd St. Gainesville, FL 32601 NORTH GAINESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6203 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32606

SHIFT CHURCH 3215 NW 15 Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH 2715 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1738 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32603

UNITED CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE 1624 NW 5th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32603 VIDA SPRINGS CHURCH 2925 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 VITAL CHURCH 7520 W University Ave. Suite D Gainesville, FL 32607

TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM-REFORM 3855 NW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 826 NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4000 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32653

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1521 NW 34th St. Gainesville, FL 32605

TU VIEN A NAN 2120 SE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32641

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606

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Xtraordinary Joy’s founding family

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK XTRAORDINARY JOY

Tip by Kristen Thompson | Realtor® “I love Xtraordinay Joy because they are doing something unique that will ultimately have a widespread effect on developmental disabilities, autism and epilepsy. They are providing funding to research rare chromosome disorders, and there is not a lot of research that happens with ultra-rare chromosome disorders. The money is raised locally and stays right here in Gainesville at the University of Florida.”

Charities XTRAORDINARY JOY xtraordinaryjoy.org

GRACE MARKETPLACE gracemarketplace.org

CHARITY NERDS charitynerds.org

GIRLS PLACE, INC. girlsplace.net

BREAD OF THE MIGHTY FOOD BANK breadofthemighty.org

GAINESVILLE FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION gainesvillefisherhouse.org

FOOD 4 KIDS food4kidsfl.org

ACTIVE STREETS ALLIANCE activestreetsalliance.org

GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC. goclubhouse.org TASTE OF GAINESVILLE tasteofgainesville.com CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER childadvocacycenter Gainesville.org

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JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMATE SANCTUARY junglefriends.org FAITHFUL FRIENDS PET RESCUE AND REHOMING faithfulfriendsrescue.org

Animal Daycares CAMP MARLIN DOGGIE DAYCARE 3749 SW 42 Ave. #8 Gainesville, FL 32608 352.376.9544 SWEET PAWS BAKERY 5330 SW 91st Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608 352.317.1044

PET PARADISE 19518 W Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669 352.472.4732 PRESTIGE PET RESORT & SPA 3717 NW 13th St. Suite #2 Gainesville, FL 32609 352.474.2200

Dog Parks DOGWOOD PARK 5505 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

HAISLEY LYNCH DOG PARK 424 S Main St. #414 Gainesville, FL 32601

NORTHEAST DOG PARK 400 NE 16th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

MUST LOVE DOGS DOG PARK 5505 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

POSSUM CREEK DOG PARK 4009 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32653

ALACHUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609

INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY SPECIALISTS 5609 SW 64th St. Gainesville, FL 32608

SHORES ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3717 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32609

UF VETERINARY HOSPITALS 2015 SW 16th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608

ALL CATS HEALTHCARE CLINIC 1034 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32601

MILLHOPPER VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER 4209 NW 37th Pl. Gainesville, FL 32606

SUBURBAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3831 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32607

THE VETERINARY CENTER AT HUNTERS CROSSING 5200 NW 43rd St. #501 Gainesville, FL 32606

FOREST PARK 4501 SW 20th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607

SQUIRREL RIDGE PARK 1603 SW Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

Veterinarians

GAINESVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL WEST 7615 W Newberry Rd. Gainesville, FL 32606 HAILE PLANTATION ANIMAL CLINIC 5231 SW 91st Dr. Gainesville, FL 32608

NEWBERRY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3909 NW 97th Blvd.

Gainesville, FL 32606 OAKS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 229 NW 75th St. Gainesville, FL 32607

TIMBERVIEW PET CLINIC 3740 NW 83 St. Gainesville, FL 32606 TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARIANS PET RESORT 6980 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608

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Full-Service Hotels BEST WESTERN GATEWAY GRAND HOTEL 4200 NW 97th Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32606 HILTON UF CONFERENCE CENTER 1714 SW 34th St. | Gainesville, FL 32607 HOLIDAY INN - UNIVERSITY CENTER 1250 W University Ave. | Gainesville, FL 32601 HOTEL INDIGO 5020 SW 30th Lane | Gainesville, FL 32608 WYNDHAM GARDEN 2900 SW 13th St. | Gainesville, FL 32608

Select-Service Hotels AC HOTEL GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN 151 NW 14th St. | Gainesville, FL 32603 ALOFT HOTEL AREA HOTEL 3743 Hull Rd. | Gainesville, FL 32607 BAYMONT INN & SUITES 6901 NW 4th Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32607 COMFORT INN UNIVERSITY 3440 SW 40 Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32608 COUNTRY INN & SUITES 4015 SW 43rd St. | Gainesville, FL 32608 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 3700 SW 42nd St. | Gainesville, FL 32608 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GAINESVILLE 3726 SW 40 Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32608 DRURY INN & SUITES GAINESVILLE 4000 SW 40 Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32608 EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 3600 SW 42nd St. | Gainesville, FL 32608 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES GAINESVILLE 3877 SW 37 Blvd. | Gainesville, FL 32608 HAMPTON INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN 101 SE 1st Ave. | Gainesville, FL 32601 HOME 2 SUITES 2115 SW 13th St. | Gainesville, FL 32608

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Scan Me For a complete list of accommodations in Gainesville by the Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau.

Herlong Mansion

Inns & Bed and Breakfasts CAMELLIA ROSE INN 205 SE 7th St. | Gainesville, FL 32601 GRADY HOUSE HISTORIC BED & BREAKFAST 24042 W US Hwy | High Springs, FL 32643 HERLONG MANSION 402 NE Cholokka Blvd. | Micanopy, FL 32667 MAGNOLIA PLANTATION BED & BREAKFAST INN 309 SE 7th St. | Gainesville, FL 32601 SWEETWATER BRANCH INN 625 E University Ave. | Gainesville, FL 32601 THE LAUREL OAK INN 221 SE 7th St. | Gainesville, FL 32601 THE RUSTIC INN 15529 NW FL-45 | High Springs, FL 32643

THOMAS GROUP TOP PICK SWEETWATER BRANCH INN Tip by Brittney Stobbie | Realtor®

“Sweetwater Branch Inn is a charming Historic Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Gainesville! Nestled downtown, this is where Victorian charm meets Southern Hospitality. Minutes away from from the University of Florida and steps away from all that downtown Gainesville has to offer, it is the ideal getaway spot for your next event or adventure!”

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Meet Our Agents ALBERTO ALIBRANDI alberto@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.278.8870

CALEB STURGIS caleb@thomasgrouprealty.com 904.347.3886

ANNE BLAY anne@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.213.8937

CAROL PARKER carolhparker@aol.com 352.213.3141

ART NAGAN artnagan@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.328.1879

CHAD AUSTIN chad@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.665.3425

ASHLEY BENNETT ashley@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.538.0099

CLAUDIA BROWN claudia@thomasgrouprealty.com 786.339.2977

BETH COUSINS bethcousins.broker@gmail.com 352.538.3981

CRAIG DUPLER craig@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.215.0080

BRENDA BANKS bbanks@arhomes.com 352.871 .0805

CYNTHIA GRACE gracec101@hotmail.com 352.215.2331

BRIAN OEN brian@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.494.2100

DENISE COLLINS denise@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.275.7006

BRITTNEY STOBBIE brittney@thomasgrouprealty.com 352-284-7886

DIANE “JO” THOMAS dthomas@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.494.0470

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ERIC DAVIS edavis@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.682.5015

JAMES NICKERSON jamesnickersonrealtor@gmail.com 352.888.2467

ERICKA GILCHRIST erickagilchrist@gmail.com 352.359.2808

JAMIE MARTIN jamie@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.562.6452

EVELYN BERGMAN ebgainesville@gmail.com 352.359.3222

JEAN CHALMERS chalmersrealestate@gmail.com 352.538.4256

GAVIN JOHNSON gavin@bhgrecommercial.com 352.665.1093

JENNIFER SPRINGFIELD jennifer@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.562.9557

GIGI TAJALLI gigitaja@cox.net 352.281.0001

JILL TINNEY realtorjill10e@gmail.com 352.441.0043

HOLLY DARR hollydarr@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.262.5927

JOHN THOMAS johnthomas@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.538.4453

HOLLY MOEBUS holly@thomasgrouprealty.com 786.423.4566

JONATHAN MCMAHON jonathan@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.359.4900

HONGTAO LIU liu@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.327.8816

KAT DURST kat@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.363.0925

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Meet Our Agents KELLY POTTER kelly@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.727.3029

LISA BALTOZER lisa@lisabaltozer.com 352.494.0335

KEN MEARS ken@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.505.9597

LISA SPURRIER KING lisaking@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.318.2372

KIM CHALMERS kcgainesville@gmail.com 352.339.5210

LISA SHELTON lisashelton@thomasgrouprealty.com 404.784.7510

KRISTAL BLAIR kristal@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.283.5813

LIZ POOLEY liz@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.339.3817

KRISTEN THOMPSON kristen@gainesvillere.com 352.812.2019

LORE DAVIS ldavis@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.219.8592

LAURA GUNTER laura@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.317.4193

LORI SOWCIK lori@thomasgrouprealty.com 570.817.2171

LAVONNE REMBERT lavonne@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.317.6236

MARC TEIXEIRA marc@thomasgrouprealty.com 786.361.5807

LEAH ZISSIMOPULOS leahz@thomasgrouprealty.com 727.460.2982

MATT THOMAS mthomas@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.494.0194

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MATTHEW BARANYK matthew@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.283.2477

SANDI ROBINSON sandi@thomasgrouprealty.com 352.538.0510

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