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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...

Food + Beverage

Healthy Libations

Photography by Steffanie Crockett: Prost Photography Magnolia Mead Bar Co., stays on trend with the beverage community by showing us some healthy cocktail/mocktail options. Check out the low-sugar Green-Tee Martini or one of the non-alcoholic drinks to kick off the New Year! “Green-Tee” Martini      (Low Sugar Cocktail) *In a Shaker; 4 mint leaves, 2 Peeled Cucumber slices, 1/4 lime, *Muddle  *2 oz of Smirnoff Zero Sugar Cucumber Lime  *2 oz of chilled Unsweetened Green Tea  *1 Tsp of...

Fitness

It’s not about the weight you lose, but the health you gain!

Article by Dawn Smith, MD The new year brings about resolutions. A popular one is to lose weight. People flock to gyms or look for the latest fad diet saying, “This is the year I will stick to it”. Research suggests that only 9% of Americans will actually stick to their resolutions and 43% quit by the end of January. Why?  To lose weight, you must change your eating habits. To keep it off, you need to change your lifestyle with focus not only on nutrition, but movement and mindset. Mindset is...

Wellness

Fitness Driven Results

Creating a Unique Fitness Experience Article by Adam Mindick | Photography by Steffanie Crockett: Prost Photography When I started Fitness Driven Results (FDR ) in 2013, I had little money, no permanent space and as for equipment, my father-in-law donated and cut tree limbs with handles drilled onto each piece. What I did have was a desire to create a unique fitness experience resulting in my valued clients continuing to come back for creative and fun workouts. I have been working in the...

Health + Wellness

Make Moving Well A Resolution.

Article and Photography by Dr. Laura W. McChesney Are health or wellness goals on your list in 2024? You're not alone. Unfortunately, few achieve their goals. Too often, our exuberance results in pain. The truth is, health isn't an easy task. It's not a 90 day challenge. Active daily participation is needed to achieve and maintain it. This gets harder as we age, especially because we miss a key factor—mobility. By our thirties, we've established muscular imbalances that cause poor movement...

Wellness

New Year's Goals!

Let's Celebrate Health and Wellness with our friends. Article by Samantha Howell | Photography by Club Pilates Gainesville It's that time of year again! Come celebrate health and wellness with your friends at Club Pilates! Pilates teaches strength, control and endurance, helping people find a low-impact way to meet their New Year's goals! Make a class with some friends and join our Pilates community!  2625 SW 91st St, Gainesville, FL 32608 /  (352) 559-3144 ...

Wellness

Quality of Life After Cancer

Testosterone replacement therapy can optimize health and overall quality of life and increase muscle mass in cancer survivors.  Article by Wendy Wiggs At age 13 Anthony Tornese was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma and underwent a bone marrow transplant at Shands Teaching Hospital. The transplant was a success, and he made a rapid recovery and was able to resume normal activities growing up. Anthony noticed that he was always feeling fatigued and sluggish during the day and would often hit the...