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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the U.S. charms with history and robotics

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Spit out your gum, sharpen your pencils and get to class. Student or not, you will want to see just how much schools have changed during a visit to the oldest wooden schoolhouse in St. Augustine – and...

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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the U.S. charms with history and robotics
  • Castillo de San Marcos: America's oldest stone fort
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine: home of the first American Catholic Parish
  • Pirate's Dinner Adventure: It'll shiver your timbers!
  • Wildlife and wild times at Gatorland Park

Castillo de San Marcos: Americ

The history of St. Augustine’s famed Castillo de San Marcos is a story that begins at the discovery ...

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Au

Whether you are Catholic or not, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine’s history and beauty will...

Pirate's Dinner Adventure: It'

This show has magic, elaborate costumes, enthusiastic performers, food and drinks galore and many la...

Wildlife and wild times at Gat

Gatorland has alligators, colorful birds, exciting shows and a cool splash park. The kids will love ...

  • Scarlett O'Hara's: Frankly, my dear, it's just a great place!
  • Columbia Restaurant: tradition lives on and tastes amazing!

Scarlett O'Hara's: Frankly, my

It may not be Tara, or anywhere near Atlanta for that matter, but Scarlett O’Hara’s Bar and Restaura...

Columbia Restaurant: tradition

Like a black and white movie, the Columbia Restaurant off St. George Street in St. Augustine has all...

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Bird of Paradise


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Pretty self explanatory hehe. Taken with my Olympus Evolt500

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In My Eyes


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Champagne Fridays cure work-week blues

Champagne Fridays cure work-week blues

If you're looking to start your weekend off right, head to the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove on Fridays for live music, champagne and occasional shopping..

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Gainesville Movies

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Bella (Kristen Stewart) must choose between Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) amid a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire's quest for revenge.

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Gainesville Facts and Places:

Newspapers are The Gainesville Sun, The Independent Florida Alligator
Gainesville Sports teams are GatorsP.K. Yonge Blue Wave
Local Schools are University of Florida, Gainesville State College

About Gainesville, Florida

Surrounded by rivers and lakes in North Central Florida in Alachua County, Gainesville is home to the University of Florida (fourth largest university in the United States) and Santa Fe Community College. Interstate 75, a major artery between Miami and Tallahassee, offers easy access to outdoor activities and beautiful nature parks for biking, canoeing, hiking, camping, and bird-watching. Gainesville offers more than just its looks. It is definitely a city to be proud of. It has one many awards, such as, “America’s Smartest City”, “Number One Place to Retire in Economic Downturn”, “50 Best Places to Live and Play” and much more.

Gainesville’s must see attractions include the Butterfly Rainforest, Hawthorne Historical Museum, Matheson Historical Center, Micanopy Historical Society Museum, Florida Museum of Natural History, and the Harn Museum of Art. Performing arts programs are held at the Curtis M Phillips Performing Arts Center and the University of Florida Baughman Center. The Santa Fe Teaching Zoo and the Kanapaha Gardens are two great places to go also. A couple of historical sites to check out would be the Thomas Center and the Dudley Farm State Park. Golfers will enjoy picturesque and challenging courses at the Gainesville Country Club, Ironwood Golf Course, Meadowbrook Golf Course, and West End Golf Course. Other sports events are held at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville Raceway, and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Among Gainesville’s many cultural events all year long are the Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival, Old Time Christmas in Historic High Springs, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Kanapaha Spring Garden Festival, Waldo Railroad Days, the Newberry Watermelon Festival and more.

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