Mark's Blog

Despite a slower real estate market the local economy of the Gainesville Florida area is relatively strong and vibrant.Alachua County and Gainesville actually gained population and jobs during the last year.  Positive growth in the midst of statewide negativity is certainly a reason for optimism....

Since the beginning of January 2009 I have had increasing activity from potential buyers in the Gainesville, Florida area.  There has been more interest in all kinds of real estate properties.  I have had calls from local people, from other cities and states, and from several Asian countries.  I ...

 Calendar of Festivals & Events Gainesville & Vicinity (North Central Florida)JANUARY EVENTSStephen Foster Day at Stephen Foster State Park. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Gainesville. Great Air Potato Round-up throughout Gainesville & Alachua County. Hoggetowne Medieval ...

Gainesville Florida Area Active Recreation, Parks, and Theme Parks (North Central Florida)Active Recreation, Parks, and Trails (Hiking, Bicycle, and Horse Riding Trails) Alachua County Park System   www.alachuacounty.us  Black Prong Equestrian Center (Horse facilities and trails, Bronson)        ...

Gainesville Florida Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters (North Central Florida) Acrosstown Repertory Theater (Gainesville)   www.acrosstown.org All Children's Theater (Gainesville)   www.afn.org/~act/ACT.htm Civic Media Center (Gainesville)   www.civicmediacenter.org Dance Alive! (State Touri...

Gainesville Florida Area (North Central Florida) Stadiums, Arenas, and RacetracksAlachua County Fairgrounds (128 acres, Gainesville)   www.alachuacounty.us  and  www.alachuacountyfair.orgAlfred A. McKethan Stadium at Perry Field (Gator Baseball, U of F, Gainesville)            http://www.gatorzon...

Gainesville Florida Area Passive Recreation, Gardens, and Conservation Areas (North Central Florida)Alfred A. Ring Park (20 acres on Hogtown Creek, wildflowers, Gainesville)            www.cityofgainesville.org/no/facilities/aarp.aspx Austin Cary Memorial Forest (Waldo)   www.sfrc.ufl.edu/facilit...

Gainesville Florida Area (North Central Florida) Golf Courses & Tennis Centers          Golf Courses within 40 miles of Gainesville, FloridaCity of Gainesville Ironwood Golf Course (Gainesville)   www.ironwoodgolf.net  or            www.cityofgainesville.org/ironwoodCity of Ocala Municipal Golf C...

Gainesville Florida Area (North Central Florida) Fishing, Boating, Swimming, and Watersports.Many city and county parks and recreation areas have public swimming pools.  Many Active and Passive Recreation Areas have Rivers, Creeks, Lakes, and Ponds where swimming, fishing, canoeing, boating, and ...

Art Museums & Galleries in and near Gainesville Florida (North Central Florida)Appleton Museum of Art (Ocala)   www.apletonmuseum.org Artisan's Guild Gallery (Gainesville)   www.artisansguildgallery.com Eleanor Blair Art Studio (Gainesville)   www.eleanorblairstudio.com Fred Bear Archery Museum (...