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Take in an exciting Gator Baseball game!

Take in an exciting Gator Baseball game!

Gator Baseball at McKethan Stadium, Gainesville, FL

Take yourself out to a ball game!

by Tamara Herchel | April 30, 2012

The days are dwindling for opportunities to cheer for our beloved boys in orange and blue, with only four baseball games left in the season to tide us over until the Florida Gators 2012 Football Schedule kicks off in September. I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening, enjoying America’s pastime with the Gator baseball team, noshing on hot dogs, peanuts, and Cracker Jacks, while swaying to "We …


The beautiful spread at Sweetwater Branch Inn

The beautiful spread at Sweetwater Branch Inn

Photo provided by Sweetwater Branch Inn

Mother’s Day Brunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn, Gainesville, FL

Start your day of indulgence with tasty treats at Sweetwater Branch Inn! Yum!

by Tamara Herchel | April 17, 2012

Before I was a mama, I didn’t think much about Mother’s Day. Of course, I called my own wonderful mom and told her how much I loved and missed her if we couldn’t spend the day together. I sent flowers and cards and celebrated the ol’ Hallmark way, and urged her to do something for herself. And then I spent the rest of the day doing things for my OWN self, things like shopping, getting …


Delish berries straight out of the patch!

Delish berries straight out of the patch!

Photo by Tamara Herchel

Strawberry Picking at Rogers Farm, Gainesville, FL

Berry bliss awaits at Rogers Farm!

by Tamara Herchel | April 03, 2012

Contrary to what the song says, strawberry fields do not last forever, but if you’re looking for a way to get up close and personal with some of these delightful bits of goodness, now is the time!

Strawberry season is upon us, and there’s no more, ahem, fruitful patch to visit than Roger’s Farm, our local u-pick strawberry field! Row after row of delectable, bright red deliciousness awaits you at Roger’s, located …


Momma and baby gibbon pose for the camera.

Momma and baby gibbon pose for the camera.

Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, Gainesville, FL

Answer the call of the wild with a visit to this unique animal sanctuary!

by Tamara Herchel | March 26, 2012

My precious darlin’ Milliebug is quite the little monkey these days, and what better place to take her than to a zoo? Luckily, Gainesville is home to the premier zoo animal technology program in the country, housed at Santa Fe College. What does this mean for our area visitors? That a one-of-a-kind zoo experience awaits you—one that you’ll go bananas for!

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is a unique facility designed …


The moss-covered tree canopy of the Old Florida Heritage Highway

The moss-covered tree canopy of the Old Florida Heritage Highway

Old Florida Heritage Highway, Gainesville, FL

Enjoy a unique scenic highway that offers rich history through Gainesville's small neighboring towns!

by Tamara Herchel | February 27, 2012

As the official Gainesville “Insider,” I’m charged with the task of introducing the “outsiders” (aka visitors!) to all of the unexpected delights that North Central Florida has to offer.  This is Florida at its most authentic, with a rich abundance of pristine beauty, steeped in historical milestones; and there’s no better way to experience the highlights of our rural gem of a region than on a relaxing Sunday drive through the Old Florida …


Self-rescuing on the Speed Trap and having a blast!

Self-rescuing on the Speed Trap and having a blast!

Photo courtesy Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours

The Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tour, Ocala, FL

Home of the longest, fastest, and highest zip line in Florida!

by Tamara Herchel | February 18, 2012

Zippity do dah, zippity aye, my oh my we had a wonderful day…zip lining at the Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours! Located just south of Gainesville in Ocala, FL (and—to be fair—it’s located on Gainesville Road), the Canyons tour has been on my radar for quite some time. And what better time to take the plunge than on Valentine’s Day with my sweetheart?  Thrills, adventure, and a cute hubby to catch me …


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