Sports + Recreation

The Autumn Edit: A Little Fall Magic at Countryway

There’s something about autumn that makes everything feel a little more magical.Maybe it’s the way the afternoon sunlight turns golden, the first hint of cooler weather, or the feeling that the world is inviting us to slow down and stay awhile. Here in Florida, fall has its own kind of charm. It doesn’t always arrive with crisp mornings and colorful leaves, but somehow, we find little ways to welcome it anyway.And that’s part of what makes this season so sweet. The Autumn Edit at Countryway was...

Food + Beverage

A Sweetly Thankful Reason

Article by Jane Osmond | Photography by Tyler Laborde: Naps Happen Photography For SweetBerries, thankfulness is more than a feeling—it is woven into the story of how we came to be a part of the Gainesville community.  When we opened SweetBerries on NW 13th Street in 2013, we did so with the tremendous support of our father and brother, both of whom are now deceased. As two sisters taking a leap of faith and opening a restaurant in Gainesville, we were fortunate to have them beside us every...

Local Services

Grateful for Family, Then and Always

This Thanksgiving, Forest Meadows Funeral Home reminds Gainesville families that gratitude and remembrance go hand in hand. Article by Kathleen Larsen: Director of Strategic Growth & Marketing | Photography by Jennifer Grissom Photography There is a moment at almost every Thanksgiving table — right before the first plate is passed — when someone asks everyone to say what they’re thankful for. The answers vary, but they almost always circle back to the same thing: family. The people who raised...

Finance + Legal Services

Terri's Two Cents: Profitable Gratitude

Gratitude belongs in business, but healthy profits give owners the freedom to reward people, reinvest wisely, and build something lasting. Article by Terri Bork, Abacus Gal LLC | Photography by Tristan Ford Chasing Shadows Photography November is a month for gratitude, and as a Profit & Growth Strategist, I see plenty to be thankful for in the numbers. Revenue is exciting, but profit is what gives a business choices. Healthy profit allows you to reward your team, invest in growth, weather...