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Local Favorites: Small Local Community Businesses

Shop LOCAL and support the Heartbeat of our Community! Article and Photography by Encore Pilates: Classes  Encore Pilates / Pilates group classes, private or semi-private sessions. In NW Gainesville, open M-F / (352) 612-3372 /  @encorepilatesgnv    The Hippodrome Theatre: Gift Cards The Hippodrome Theatre / Gift unforgettable moments: Live theater or cinema with Hippodrome Theatre’s gift cards / (352) 375-4477 /   thehipp.org     Kaelyn Schmidt: Interior Design & Renovation Services ...

Life + Culture

Thriving for Decades

Building legacies that last! Article by Leza Mueller In 1940, a boy, named Benny L. Walker, moved from Waycross, GA to Gainesville, Florida with his parents Ledger K. and Myrtice and that was the beginning of Walker Furniture .  From their original location on 8th Ave and Main Street to their current location at 3413 SW 47th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, Benny and family, Mary Kate Walker and Myrtice and Jeff smith, have continued to serve our community for over 3 generations. Over Walker...

Food + Beverage

Cheers to Love!

Your guide to the best libations to celebrate Valentine’s Day with love and cheer Article and Photography by Marjorie Speer Valentine’s Day means romance, and what’s more romantic than dinner and drinks with your sweetheart? To set the mood, start with bubbles! Sparkling wine or Champagne goes with everything and is the perfect beginning to your evening of love. Show your style by pairing wine with your dinner: red wine for meats and heartier dishes, white wine with seafood or lighter dishes...

Finance + Legal Services

Edward Jones Advisor

Avoid these investment mistakes Article by Christina Ebey We all make mistakes, but many of them are minor. However, some mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing.  Here’s one common mistake: Too much buying and selling. Excessive trading can run up fees and taxes, but just as important, it can disrupt your long-term financial strategy. Another big mistake: Failing to create a good mix of investments. Owning too much of any one investment can be risky.  It’s also a...