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The mission of Florida’s Eden is to portray, preserve and prosper the natural and creative assets of North Florida.
P ORT R AY • PRESERVE • PR OSPER
Florida’s Eden has been portrayed by naturalists, artists and writers for hundreds of years. Florida’s Eden is thirty counties of North Florida sharing one growing zone, one bio-region, and one future. Florida’s Eden is the work of our regional organization to unite, celebrate and prosper our natural and creative assets. If you are a visitor we welcome you. If you are a resident, we invite you to participate in the interlocking programs of Florida’s Eden. We are all part of the solution. Our programs bring together all existing efforts and allow each locale and organization to maintain its own autonomy. Our programs: SCENIC TRAILS: From the urban gateway of Jacksonville, “Where Florida Begins,” to the pristine Pure Water Wilderness, connecting Scenic Trails will guide visitors on the ‘inside track’ to local treasures while building a sustainable asset-based local economy.
WATER AND SPRINGS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN will help sustain Florida’s water resources for future generations. ARTT middle school education program connects students with the local regional environment through science and the humanities.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.FloridasEden.org Programs are open to individuals, organizations and businesses. Florida’s Eden is the primary project of the Artists Alliance of North Florida, Inc., a non-profit educational 501c3 organization.
photo credits: sandhill cranes by Diane Farris, lily blossom and live oak by Sean Dowie
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Seminars, workshops, and our online “Florida’s Eden Source” assist small businesses in utilizing our local assets to achieve greater success.
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The Heart of Florida welcomed some of the state’s top plein air painters to kick-off the trail. Check out the work of Gary Borse, above, and the other artists on our website and at the region’s galleries. Our website will also keep you informed about future events.
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OUR COVER: Painter Anne Gilroy captures the expansive view from the Orange Lake Overlook on US 441 near McIntosh.
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Payne’s Prairie at dusk: Alternately dry and flooded, Florida’s prairies are a rich reservoir of biodiversity. Photo ambassador for the Friends of Payne’s Prairie, Dominick Martino, captures the drama that takes place on these open spaces that define the southern rim of urban Gainesville. Any Florida resident can tell you the colors are authentic.
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“Every Path Starts With Passion”
Known as home to the Gators, Gainesville has its fair share of the real reptile. When naturalist William Bartram traversed the area in the late 1700s he remarked that one could cross the water on gator backs–if one dared. Today’s visitor can view plenty of alligators, and over 200 species of birds, from the same vantage point at Alachua Sink on Payne’s Prairie. High ground, fresh water, and a protected inland position have all contributed to Gainesville’s success. The town became a major regional center for government and commerce in the 19th Century with the arrival of Florida’s first cross-state railway line. Major Thomas and the city’s offer of land, free water and electricity for Florida’s land grant college changed the course of Gainesville’s future. Education is the number one industry, with the University of Florida, second largest university in the country, and Santa Fe Community College, one of the largest and most innovative institutions of its type. Although tens of thousands of students embark upon their educational path every year, that is not the only passion to be found. Residents and visitors alike take recreation seriously, from game day to international track training; cycling races and every day enjoyment of the area’s rich network of trails. Health and the medical industry are also a large presence, not only at Shands HealthCare and its network of facilities, but in the realm of holistic medicine. The city is home to the well known Florida School of Massage, the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, and two acupuncture schools. Sustainable building methods, bike paths, solar power, local food, and sustainable campuses are all projects that arouse passion and interest in Gainesville. Home to a national ballet company, Broadway quality theatre, one of the top natural history museums, and important art collections, Gainesville is a place of surprisingly rich cultural vitality. The area boasts hundreds of active artists and numerous arts organizations, a vibrant music scene, and an important literary tradition. Inspired by a strong sense of place, creative spirits have gathered here for decades making Gainesville a place where people truly enjoy our unique blend of nature and culture.
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Santa Fe Community College holds a strong commitment to improving the lives of people in communities throughout the region. SFCC is a charter member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, is committed to campus sustainability and has been noted by the New York Times as a model community college. What does all this mean for the visitor? SFCC’s dance program receives national recognition; drama productions are spectacular; gallery exhibits are thought provoking and include a wide variety of media and subject matter. Add a zoo, planetarium, rock garden and gorgeous oaks and you have a visitor destination. The Millhopper area of Gainesville features three shopping areas noted for their large concentration of owner-occupied businesses. Have a bite to eat, get fresh baked goods, work out, go to a spa, browse several galleries, make some art, visit a stained glass studio, sit in the park and have dinner–all without getting in your car.
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ENRICHING OUR REGION Santa Fe Community College celebrates an enduring and dynamic relationship with the arts.The Spring Arts Festival, Gainesville’s premiere art event, is a uniquely Santa Fe invention. The festival began nearly 40 years ago on the grounds of the Thomas Center as a casual neighborhood gathering of fine arts faculty and local artists.The college has continued to bring the community this beloved Gainesville tradition that today draws more than 130,000 visitors to downtown Gainesville each spring to see the work of 250 artists from approximately 26 states. On campus, the Santa Fe Gallery, located in Building M, offers exhibitions year-round and is open noon-4 p.m. weekdays. The college hosts shows by local and regional artists, along with traveling exhibits such as a post 9-11 print show, and collaborative shows with the University of Florida and the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. Notice the more than 50 murals of master works along the concourse leading to the Gallery. They’re painted by SFCC art students. The President’s Exhibition Gallery, upstairs in the Alan J. Robertson Administration Building, is open weekdays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and will host the Gainesville Artisans Guild members’ show June 17-July 23. Santa Fe’s dance department is nothing short of extraordinary. The program has grown from just 45 to 350 dancers, and from offering traditional classes such as ballet, modern and jazz, to a wider repertoire that includes world dance courses, African dance, and salsa. The dance department hosts state-wide dance workshops and produces major dance performances several times a year at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Santa Fe out-competes programs from four-year schools at regional and national dance competitions.The college is planning to build a new fine arts hall to give its programs a more appropriate home, a facility that matches the quality and accomplishments of its students. As we move into the 21st Century, “greening” Santa Fe’s campus is taking center stage. Santa Fe is working to become more sustainable by making facility enhancements that save energy, instituting a carpooling program, and creating a comprehensive recycling program. A cooperative organic garden that would be open to SFCC students, staff, and the wider community is in the planning stages. Santa Fe was recently selected to join the pilot for a sustainability rating program sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and is looking into offering training programs for green collar jobs such as solar energy technicians. Even our dancers and cheerleaders have joined the cause.A small group of Earth Dancers have performed on campus and at community events with giant Earth balls, and our cheerleaders urge their audiences to “take action, take action, and get some satisfaction” in fighting global warming.
For more information about SFCC, go online to www.sfcc.edu or call (352) 395-5000
SFCC NW Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, just off the NW 39th Avenue Exit of I-75. Events include world class dance programs, art gallery exhibitions and these attractions: Teaching Zoo The 12 acre SFCC Teaching Zoo, founded in 1970, is the training ground for the college’s zookeeper students. The Teaching Zoo is open to the public and is home to more than 75 different species of animals. Family favorites include the Bald Eagles,White Handed gibbons, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Sika Deer, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo,Asian small-clawed otters, and African Grey parrots.
Hours: Tours 9 am - 2 pm weekends; by appointment on weekdays. Entry fee: $4 adults, $3 children ages 4 - 12 and seniors ages 60 and over. Phone: 352-395-5601 Web: www.sfcc.edu/zoo.
Ocelot at SFCC Zoo, photo by Shannon Calvert
Jean Klein Memorial Rock Cycle Garden In a state nearly devoid of visible rocks, it’s fun to see boulders from around the country illustrating the different stages of rock formation and types. At the rock cycle garden in front of the library, the boulders ring a sinkhole and have educational signs that really teach you something. The experience makes for a nice outdoor outing for families, especially when combined with a visit to the Teaching Zoo and Kika Silva Pla Planetarium.
For information, contact Geology Professor Greg Mead, Phone: 352-395-5360
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
The only public planetarium within a 100-mile radius of Gainesville, Kika Silva Pla features an intimate, visually stunning experience of the night. The state-of-the-art digital sky projectors are among only a dozen installed in planetariums worldwide. Public shows are offered Friday and Saturday nights, and private shows for groups of 15 or more, along with educational experiences for area students from kindergarten through graduate school. The planetarium is located next to Building X, which has a museum-quality display of rocks, minerals, and fossils in its lobby. Show Information: www.sfcc.edu/planetarium Phone: 352-395-5255
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Indulge all your senses at Thornebrook. One of a kind shops • Galleries Slow food dining • Craft shops • Spa, health and beauty locations • Entertainment at night You will never want to leave!
Heirlooms and Blooms Festival An Antiques and Garden Show 23rd Annual Art Festival at Thornebrook 140 fine artists and artisans, entertainment, food and fun Holiday Kick-off Party 10 am - 4 pm Santa 10 - 2, crafts, entertainment, food, fun
Indulge all your senses as you wander through the beautifully landscaped plaza of Thornebrook Village. Shop at quality boutiques and galleries; create your own ceramics, jewelry and stained glass with our Village artisans. Treat yourself to delectable hand dipped chocolates or frozen yogurt and rejuvenate your senses with a visit to the spa, one of our numerous beauty salons or the renowned health club. Relax and enjoy lunch or dinner in the European atmosphere of the intimate piazza while taking delight in the slow food prepared by our fine eating establishments. Come and experience the charm of Thornebrook Village for yourself: come as a guest and leave as a friend!
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McINTYRE’S STAINED GLASS STUDIO AND ART GALLERY
Thornebrook Village, Suite 11A Phone: 352-372-2752 Email: McIntyreStudio@Bellsouth.net Web: McIntyreStudio.com Hours: Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 3 pm A local favorite for many years McIntyre’s is a full service stained glass studio. Custom stained glass commission work is encouraged, unique finished work is on display and repair work is accepted. The hobbyist will find supplies and can take lessons. McIntyre’s Gallery also showcases the works of over thirty local artists in a wide variety of media.
THE PAINTED TABLE AND THE COLLECTOR’S CABINET
Thornebrook Village, Suite 7 Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Phone: 352-371-7787 • Antique and collectible furniture, household items, art, maps, books, toys. • Limoges, jewelry, linens, architectural items, lawn and garden decor, more . . . • All items are antique and range from affordably priced to the extravagant • Join us for our 4th year; we’re two of Gainesville’s most unique consignment shops!
Painting by Trish Beckham
THORNEBROOK GALLERY
Thornebrook Village, Suite 6D Email:David@thornebrookgallery.com Web: ThornebrookGallery.com Hours: Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Phone: 352-378-4947
Thornebrook is one of Gainesville’s premier galleries, featuring the work of local, regional and nationally recognized artists working in paint, glass, ceramics, wood and jewelry.
The FLOATING LOTUS SPA Thornebrook Village, Suite 9 Email: floatinglotusspa@gmail.com Phone: 352-378-8125 Web: TheFloatingLotusSpa.com Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 10 am - 5:30 pm, Wed, Fri 10 am - 7 pm, Sat 10 - 5:30 Therapeutic spa with a holistic approach featuring massage, natural face lifts, reflexology, acupuncture and detox therapies. Biomat state-of-the-art technology for pain management and anti-aging. All facial treatments use high quality organic products and essential oils. BIO-MAT • REJUVENA • WAXING • MASSAGE TREATMENTS • ACUPUNCTURE
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Gainesville ARTISANS’ GUILD GALLERY
4201 NW 16 Blvd, Millhopper Square Shopping Center Web: ArtisansGuildGallery.com Phone: 352-378-1383 Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm The Artisan’s Guild is a cooperative gallery of local artists selling their own work in a variety of media: painting, photography, jewelry, quilts, batik, handwovens, baskets, pottery, stained glass, carved and turned wood, handpainted furniture, handmade books, blown glass, Damascus steel knives, stuffed animals, cards, prints and much more. Many award winning local artists and artisans display their work here. A special show each month presents the work of a few members so that there is always something new to see.
GIFTS OF AVALON
4205 NW 16 Blvd, Millhopper Square Shopping Center Web: AvalonBeadstore.com Phone: 352-379-1272 Email: Info@AvalonBeadstore.com Hours: Mon - Fri 10 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm Gifts of Avalon is the region’s oldest and largest bead store, offering all types of beads, jewelry making supplies, classes and visiting artists. Classes are offered in basic to advanced beadwork, metalsmithing, wirewrapping, glass fusing, glass beadmaking and art clay. The store’s website offers a lot of information and an online catalog.
Places to Eat
RENAISSANCE APPRAISALS Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite 9 Hours: By Appointment or Visit us at Lost Art Gallery Email: renappr4u@gmail.com Phone: 352-377-7030 • Specializing in Fine Art Appraisals for Insurance, Estate and Resale • Accredited International Society of Appraisers • USPAP Certified, AmericanSociety of Appraisers
Bageland 2441 NW 43rd Street, 6C 352-371-3354 Bagels, Muffins, Croissants baked fresh daily
LOST ART GALLERY Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite 9 Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm Phone: 352-377-7030 Email: LostArtGallery@gmail.com
Web: LostArtandAntiques.com/artnet
• Specializing in 19th and 20th Century Paintings, Objets d’Art, Antiques • Featuring Museum Quality Pieces at Affordable Prices
LINDA BLONDHEIM ARTIST STUDIO 3032 NW 161 Court, Gainesville, Florida Email: lindablondheim12@hotmail.com Web: LindaBlondheimArtNotes.blogspot.com
Phone: 386-462-5726 Web: LindaBlondheim.com
Hours: Mon–Thu 9 am - 7 pm; Fri–Sun 2 - 7 pm (call in advance) Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the studio of plein air painter Linda Blondheim, specializing in Landscapes of the South. A prominant participant in regional paint out events, Linda also offers workshops and painting tutorials. To follow her work, visit her online blog.
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GAINESVILLE CULTURAL OFFERINGS General Information Arts and Culture in Alachua County www.gvlculturalaffairs.org
MUSIC Gainesville Chamber Orchestra Gainesville Civic Chorus Gainesville Community Band Friends of Jazz & Blues Common Grounds Alachua County Youth Orchestra Gainesville Youth Chorus N. Central Fl. Blues Society SFCC Department of Music â&#x20AC;˘ Santa Fe Brass Ensemble â&#x20AC;˘ Thirsty Ear Concerts
gcomusic.org http://GCChorus.org gnvband.org gnvfriendsofjazz.org commongroundslive.com acyo.org gainesvilleyouthchorus.com www.ncfblues.org inst.sfcc.edu/~vpa/music/
LITERARY SCENE Satellite Magazine Third Eye Spoken Civic Media Center Goerings Book Store Books Inc. Wild Iris Books
satellitemag.com thirdeyespoken.com civicmediacenter.org goerings.com abebooks.com/home/HAISLEY wildirisbooks.com
THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
acrosstown.org (352) 375-1321
Dance Alive National Ballet principal Michele Incollingo in photo by Johnston Photography
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
performingarts.ufl.edu (352) 392-1900 Gainesville Community Playhouse gcplayhouse.org (352) 376-4949 Hippodrome State Theatre thehipp.org (352) 375-4477 Theatre Santa Fe inst.santafe.cc.fl.us/~cah/theatre (352) 395-5590
DANCE Dance Alive National Ballet
dancealive.org (352) 371-2986
Dance Theatre of Santa Fe
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(352) 395-5296 Danscompany of Gainesville danscompanyofgainesville.org (352) 371-0761 Floridance Company (352) 392-2038 Gainesville Ballet Theatre gainesvilleballettheatre.org (352) 372-9898 Gainesville Old Time Dance Society godsdance.org
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FESTIVALS 2008 Info: flmnh.ufl.edu Earth Day,April 19 3rd Annual Butterfly Festival, October 18 - 19, featuring live native butterfly exhibits, photo contest, naturalists, food.
LAKE ALICE Located at Museum Road and North South Drive on the University of Florida campus, Lake Alice is a sanctuary to many species of birds as well as alligators. It is not unusual to sight an alligator or two basking in the sun on the small island just off shore. North and West of the Lake are benches and picnic tables where you can stop and enjoy the view, or share a picnic lunch.
Medicinal Gardens and Trail: Many species of plants known for their healing properties, are planted in the gardens that border the lake. In the Gardens you will find a well defined trail with boardwalks, benches and observation areas.
The Bat House: Shortly after sunset, over 100,000 bats emerge from the bat house located just northwest of Lake Alice . Within ten minutes all the bats make their way toward the lake to feast on the night insect population. NOTE: insects include mosquitoes, so plan accordingly. It is best to arrive just before sunset on a warm night, as the bats won’t come out when the temperature is below 60 degrees. Keep your eyes focused on the bat house for a spectacular sight.
Baughman Meditation Center: Located on the western rim of Lake Alice, the Baughman Meditation Center is architecturally reminiscent of an ancient cathedral. The Center is open for private meditation during the week, and hosts many private events, especially weddings,on weekends. The building’s orientation coincides with the sunrise and sunset during the Summer Solstice. The interior is almost entirely windowed, allowing an expansive view of the lake and surroundings.
FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Hull Road, just off 34th Street Web: flmnh.ufl.edu Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas days Phone: 352-846-2000 Admission: Suggested Donation Florida’s State Museum of Natural History is dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. The meticulously crafted displays employ master artisans that have gone on to create theme park and museum displays worldwide! Enjoy permanent and special exhibits as well as the Discovery Center and special events. The outdoor Fossil Garden and Florida Wildflower and Butterfly Garden complement the indoor exhibitions. Interactive, fun, and kid-friendly, the Museum is worth a place on your itinerary.
BUTTERFLY RAINFOREST at the Florida Museum of Natural History Hull Road, just off 34th Street Web: flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas days Phone: 352-846-2000 Admission: $8.50 Seniors and Students: $6.50 Ages 3-12: $4.50 Come face-to-face with exotic, vibrant butterflies housed in a screened vivarium. Stroll through subtropical plants and trees that support 55 to 65 different species and hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Guests can stroll through the Butterfly Rainforest on a winding path and relax to the sounds of cascading waterfalls year-round. There are live butterfly releases on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting. Visitors also get a close-up view of scientists at work in the world’s largest research facility devoted to Lepidoptera.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PERFORMING ARTS Hull Road, just off 34th Street Phone: 352-392-1900 Tickets: 800-905-ARTS (2787)
Web: PerformingArts.ufl.edu Box Office Hours, Mon - Sat 12 - 6 pm or Ticketmaster 800-277-1700
University of Florida Performing Arts features local, national and international performances on an ongoing basis. Four venues are managed: the Curtis M. Phillips Center, the Black Box Theatre, University Auditorium and the Baughman Meditation Center. Music, theatre, ballet, opera, musicals, dance, acrobatics, lectures and concerts are all on the program. Call or visit the website to get the latest schedule and enjoy a night on the town.
SAMUEL P. HARN MUSEUM OF ART Hull Road, just off 34th Street Web: Harn.ufl.edu Hours: Tue - Fri 11 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 pm - 5 pm; Closed State Holidays Phone: 352-392-9826 Museum 352-392-2735 Camellia Court Café The Harn Museum holds important collections of contemporary, Asian and African art, as well as hosting travelling exhibitions. Curated collections of photography, drawing, sculpture and painting make the Harn an exciting and thought provoking place to spend a day. The Bishop Study Center offers children and adult a hands-on way to learn more and a wealth of multi-media materials. The Camelia Court Café is open until 9 pm during Phillips Center mainstage performances and on Thursday Museum Nights during the UF academic year.
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Produce from Sandhill Farms is visually pleasing as well as healthy and tasty (photo, above, by Stewart J. Thomas). Trish Beckham paints the local produce on display in the Evinston Post Office and General Store (photo, below, by Sean Dowie).
Our region truly lives up to its name as Florida’s Eden, providing an agricultural abundance year round. We invite you to become a culinary visitor by sampling the varied fare available at the growing number of farmers markets and restaurants specializing in preparing locally grown foods. Citrus and pecans may be the better known of our local fare. How about blueberries, which are grown in abundance, strawberries, persimmons, figs, watermelons and other fruits. Peanuts, sunflowers and edible flowers can be added to the list. Given the importance of agriculture to Florida, beekeepers have taken great care to safeguard the state’s hives. Tupelo honey is a rare treasure, but the lesser known wildflower and gallberry honies have exceptional qualities as well. In November and December the sugar cane is ready to harvest and people gather to celebrate the sugar cane grinding and syrup boiling. Shitake mushrooms and a wide range of specialty greens and vegetables have added to the variety available in the region. Of course, there are the longtime homestyle favorites, collard greens, sweet potato pie, catfish and gator tail! Florida has been known for cattle since the time of the Spanish ranchero. The Florida cowmen were known as “Cracker” cowboys after the sounds of their whips, giving their name to the “Cracker” way of life across North Florida. Find the farmers market listings throughout the guide and Eat Well!
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The EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE
The local, sustainable food movement has come to the Heart of Florida. The number of farmers markets has doubled in the past two years. Farmers Markets are held regularly throughout Alachua and Marion Counties. The Culinary Arts program at East Side High School in Gainesville has added local foods to its curriculum. Local film maker Eric Flagg whose recent film Gimme Green was part of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival) is shooting a documentary of their efforts. Slow Food, an international organization advocating good food, cleanly grown and fairly traded, now has a Gainesville convivium which meets regularly The University of Florida has two restaurants that purchase locally grown foods and many locally owned restaurants pride themselves on serving local foods. An online farmers market, a food cooperative and a local food coalition are in the works for Gainesville within the next few months. How can you be part of this movement? Participate in the 2008 Eat Local Challenge! Register: April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 Eat Local: May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 Sponsored by Hogtown HomeGrown, the newsletter devoted to local and seasonable foods, available free at many locations and on the web at:
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Roasted Plum Tomatoes, Spinach and Pasta INGREDIENTS
30 small plum tomatoes 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped 6-8 cups fresh, cleaned spinach 1 pound whole wheat thin spaghetti 8 ounces basil-tomato feta DIRECTIONS
Cut plum tomatoes in half, dip cut side in olive oil, place cut side up on parchment or foil covered cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Bake at 350-375 for 60-90 minutes until caramelized. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 Tblsp. olive oil. Set aside. In large saucepan, heat remaining oil and sauté garlic until golden. Add spinach leaves and stir until wilted. Stir in tomatoes and mix until combined and heated through. Serve spinachtomato mixture on top of whole wheat spaghetti. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately. Fresh herbs can be added to this dish—either sauté along with the spinach or chop finely and sprinkle
on top with feta cheese. Basil or oregano are the best choices, but fresh thyme is good also! Beet, Fennel and Orange Salad INGREDIENTS
1 bunch roasted beets (6-8) cooled, chopped 1 bulb fennel, sliced crosswise 1 large orange, zested, peeled, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and Pepper to taste DIRECTIONS
In a glass bowl, mix beets, fennel and chopped orange. In a jar with a lid, mix oil, juices, zest, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake well to blend. Pour dressing onto salad, stirring well to coat. Serve immediately or let marinate in the refrigerator before serving. Can be served on a bed of greens. If you want colors to remain distinct, compose each salad on it own plate and serve with dressing on the side. Copyright 2008 Stefanie Samara Hamblen
Persimmons ripen at Deerfield Farms in Shiloh (photo by Annie Pais). A choice of citrus varieties await purchase by customers at a local Farmers Market (photo by Stewart J. Thomas). All in a day’s work for an Evinston cowboy (below, photo by Sean Dowie).
Slow Food Gainesville is part of the international movement to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions. Slow Food Gainesville holds monthly potlucks, organizes visits to local farms and eateries and is raising funds to raise awareness about where our food comes from and how the choices affect the rest of our lives. Slow food is based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice. For more information, contact <slowfoodgainesville@gmail.com>. www.slowfoodusa.org
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Gainesville Through his three restaurants, Mildred’s Big City Food, New Deal Café and Ti Amo! Chef Gill is dedicated to supporting locally grown sustainable agriculture. In 2007 Mildred’s alone made purchases of over $100,000 from local farmers. Chef Gill is a weekly staple on WCJB TV20 where he demonstrates techniques and unique produce from his local purveyors. Chef Gill is founder of the North Florida Food Partnership and involved with mentoring future chefs at Eastside High School, integrating the importance of organic and local produce into the curriculum.
MILDRED’S BIG CITY FOOD
3445 West University Avenue, Gainesville Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am - 10 pm Phone: 352-371-1711 Web: MildredsBigCityFood.com Your place for fresh, organic food, cocktails and great service. Whether it is for lunch, dinner or a drink, Mildred’s offers the perfect venue for business or pleasure. No shortcuts are taken -- only local organic produce, fresh farm products and Florida seafood. Chef Gil and his staff prepare every dish from scratch honoring the integrity of classic cuisine.
NEW DEAL CAFE
3443 West University Avenue, Gainesville Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am - 11 pm Web: MildredsBigCityFood.com
Phone: 352-371-4418
This family restaurant is the champion of casual dining in Gainesville, providing a fresh alternative to fast food establishments. The New Deal offers the same great quality as next door Mildred’s, but in a lighter café menu. Multi-course lunch and din dinner selections satisfy the heart and the appetite. Dessert Menu awarded “BEST OF” by Gainesville Today Magazine.
TI AMO! Restaurant and Bar
12 East Second Avenue, Gainesville Hours: Mon - Wed, 4:30 - 10 pm; Thurs - Sat, 4:30 - 12 pm Phone: 352-378-6307 Mediterranean-inspired cuisine using local organically grown ingredients for small or large plate dining. Ti Amo is set in an historic 1902 carriage house with a mix of old brick and wood. Located downtown just around the corner from the Hip Hippodrome, Ti Amo offers full bar, award-winning wine list, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
SWEET DREAMS
3437 W. University Avenue, Gainesville Hours: Mon 3-10 pm; Tue-Thu, 12-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 12-11 pm; Sun, 12-10 pm Phone: 352-378-0532 web: GainesvilleIceCream.com Local mom and pop ice cream shop. Everything is made right on site with as many local ingredients as possible. Families are welcome with indoor and outdoor seating and toys to play with. Flavors range from the classics to the exotics; and vegan sorbets. Enjoy the twice a year chocolate night and the occasional crazy flavors event.
LIPHAM’s MUSIC
Next door to Sweet Dreams and a long time institution in Gainesville. In addition to the instruments for sale, this is the place to find local music and hear old stories about Bo Diddley, Tom Petty, and even Elvis! 3437 W. University Avenue
BOOKS, INC. & BOOK LOVER’S CAFE Anne and Phil run this delightful community-minded bookstore and vegetarian cafe. The store includes rooms of books ranging from first editions to well-loved treasures; a full collection of Florida specialties and local authors; and a small but current wall of original artwork for sale. Cafe is vegetarian supporting local farms. NW 13th Street and 5th Avenue
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Here are a few more places to eat. Actually there are many more, but these are all locally owned, usually have art on the wall and/or live music, support one another as local businesses. Some buy local products from area farms or from one another. SFCC AREA Chutnees -Fusion of flavors from India, 3833 N.W. 97th Blvd, 352-333-1133 Pomodoro Cafe - Italian, 9200 N.W. 39th Ave, 352-380-9161 Moraghot Thai - Thai, 4780 N.W. 39th Ave, 352-336-9097 THORNEBROOK AREA Alessandro Ristorante - Italian, 4212 N.W. 16th Boulevard, 352-367-4510 Dorn’s Liquors & Wine Warehouse - wine, gourmet foods, 4140 N.W. 16th Blvd., 352-378-0229 Mario’s Bistro - Wine Bar & European Bistro, 2441 N.W. 43rd St, Live Music twice a month, 352-375-4420 Table Rouge - French Cuisine, 2441 N.W. 43rd Street, 352-377-0996 UNIVERSITY AREA Burrito Brothers - Fast Mexican Food, Made from Scratch, 1402 West University Ave, 352-378-5948 Bistro 1245 - Wine Tasting, Lunch, Dinner, 1245 W. University Avenue., 376-0000 DOWNTOWN AREA Buddha Belly - Indonesian and American, 25 N.W. 16th Avenue, 352-377-0287 Dragonfly Sushi and Sake Company - Asian, 201 S.E. Second Avenue, 352-371-3359 Emilliano’s Cafe - Latin, Live Jazz Monday and Wednesday night, 7 S.E. First Avenue, 352-375-7381 Harvest Thyme Cafe - Fresh Baked Goods, Sandwiches, Salads, etc., 2 West University Ave, 352-384-9497 The Jones - organic, fresh, 401 NE 23rd Ave. 352-373-6777 Juniors Restaurant - Soul Food, 1218 N. Main Street, 352-371-8008 Leonardo’s 706 - Italian, Sunday Brunch, Dinner, Live Jazz Mon & Thurs, 706 W. University Ave, 352-378-2001 Liquid Ginger - Asian Tea House & Bistro, 101 S.E. Second Place, 352-371-2323 Maudes - Baked Goods, Coffee & Teas, Jazz on the Patio (Summer weekends), 101 S.E. 2nd Pl, 352-336-9646 Paramount Grill - “Vibrant” cuisine, 12 S.W. First Avenue, 352-378-3398 2nd Street Bakery - Organic Baked Goods, Fresh Breads, Sandwiches, 1511 N.W. Second Street, 352-505-5039 Terranova Catering and Market - Fresh Baked Goods, Gourmet goodies, Lunch, 14 S.W. First Avenue, 352-378-7810 The Top - Vegetarian Menu, lunch, dinner - 30 North Main Street, 352-337-1188 Wine & Cheese Gallery - Large selection of wines, cheeses, gourmet foods, lunch served, 113 N. Main St. 352-372-8446 CULTURAL COMPLEX Indian Cuisine - Indian, 3314 S.W. 35th Boulevard, 352-271-1190 Ivey’s Grill - Breakfast until 3 pm, Lunch, Dinner (Closed Mondays), 3303 W. University Avenue, 352-371-4839 Mi Apa Latin Cafe - Latin, 112 S.W. 34th Street, 352-376-7020 PRAIRIE AREA Chop Stix Cafe - Asian, Vegetarian Menu, on Biven Arm Lake (watch alligators and the sunset) 3500 SE 13th St 352-367-0003 Merlion Singapore Cuisine - Asian, Vegetarian Menu, 3610 S.W. 13th Street, 352-376-8998 EAST GAINESVILLE Satchel’s - Pizza, 1800 N.E. 23rd Avenue, 352-335-7272 Children’s playground. Check Lightnin’ Salvage after or before you eat . . . very cool.
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Downtown Gainesville is a bustling place with different moods. Mornings are tranquil with people sitting at outdoor coffee shops and deliveries being made to the over thirty eateries in the area. Lunch is busy as downtown workers catch a bite to eat. In the afternoon students study in cafés and people hang out on the front steps of the Hippodrome Theatre. Wednesday afternoon Farmers Market fills the Downtown Plaza with vendors, live music, and kids playing on the lawn. Weekends bring music and festivals to the Plaza, while the streets are alive with people heading for films, theatre and dinner. Try fresh sushi, Cuban pastries, micro-brew at the Market Street pub, chef owned restaurants, steak house, Oriental grille, and the list goes on. Sidewalk artists and musicians can often be found and a full liveried coachman offers carriage rides. Late night is for the many clubs in the area. Visitor information can be found at the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors and Convention Center. Visit the Public Library Headquarters for a great selection of Florida books. Schools of acupuncture and midwifery are also downtown. A stroll east through the park takes you across the Sweetwater Branch creek through the Matheson Museum’s collection of historic buildings and gardens.Across the creek, the Southeast Historic District was Gainesville’s first suburb, the “Roper Addition” and home to Bed and Breakfasts and the Cotton Club. Walk north to the Duck Pond historic neighborhood, first site of the University of Florida and the Thomas Center with its beautiful gardens and public art galleries. Heading south along Main Street more studios are being opened. The historic Baird Center houses the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre and the Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange capoeira center. The downtown bus station is adjacent to the old train depot and the Depot Park bike trail runs along here with connecting routes to the Hawthorne Trail.
HIPPODROME THEATRE Professional Mainstage Theatre • Art-house Cinema • Art Gallery 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Open daily
Web: www.TheHIPP.org Phone: 352-375-HIPP 352-375-5968
The Hippodrome is the cultural centerpiece of a vibrant and bustling arts community in Gainesville. Locals like to say there is always something going on at the Hipp--theatre, art films, visual arts--there are activities at the Hipp almost 365 days a year. The Hippodrome is a registered national historic landmark, built in 1909 as a Federal Building and featuring one of the oldest working elevators in Florida. The Hippodrome’s vitality is built on 35 years of artistic achievement and commitment to excellence in the arts. As the artistic home to a strong company of professional actors, directors, designers, technicians and administrators, the Hippodrome’s foundation is built upon collaboration through individual creativity. A wide variety of plays including drama, comedy, new works, classics, musicals and holiday favorites have won state and national recognition. The diversity of productions reflects the Hipp’s mission to explore the truth of the human experience through the presentation of dramatic work. For schedules, ticket information, and educational programs visit www.theHIPP.org or call.
ArtWALK LAST FRIDAYS 7 - 10 PM
Hours: 7 - 10 pm When: Last Friday of each month, except November Holiday ArtWalk: 1st Friday of December Email: artwalkgville@gmail.com
The downtown Gainesville ArtWalk is a free public event on the final Friday of every month. The self-guided tour begins at 7 pm at the Sun Center next to the Hippodrome and lasts through 10 pm. Studios, restaurants, galleries and other venues are open late for ArtWalk, providing a fusion of art, music and food! The event is the perfect opportunity to see local art and meet regional artists and musicians. Come enjoy Gainesville’s vibrant arts culture.
ELEANOR BLAIR STUDIO 113 South Main Street, Gainesville Web: EleanorBlairStudio.com Phone: 352-378-6006 Email: Eblairstar@aol.com Hours: Tue-Sat, 4 - 7 pm Visit the working studio of local artist Eleanor Blair. The comfortable front room of this historic 1900 building features an ever changing gallery of Blair’s recent paintings. Visitors are always welcome during regular hours and during ArtWalk held on the last Friday evening of each month.
HAROLD’S FRAMES & JOHN MORAN Florida Photography Gallery 106 SE 2nd Place, Suite 109, Gainesville Web: HaroldsFrames.com
Phone:352-375-0260
Hours: Tue, 10:30-5:30; Wed, 10:30-3:00; Thu-Fri, 10:30-5:30; Sat, 11:00-3:00 The exclusive gallery for pre-eminent Florida nature photographer John Moran, this 4,000 square foot exhibition space is next door to the Hippodrome Theatre in the histoic old Gainesville Sun newspaper building--now the Sun Center. Free Parking. Harold’s is a one person craftsman offering exceptional archival framing services for over 25 years. Open during ArtWalk.
SWEETWATER PRINT COOP
117 South Main Street, Gainesville Web: SweetwaterPrint.org Phone: 352-375-0790 • Our gallery features a new exhibition every month • Join us for ArtWalk for opening gallery reception • Fully equipped printmaking studio for members • Monthly and Annual Memberships
Classes at Sweetwater Tuesday Evenings 6 - 8 pm Calligraphy & Brush Painting Call Stewart Thomas for Info: 352-514-3838 Sweetwater offers workshops in felting, jewelry, papermaking, encaustic, relief printing and other techniques. Check
our website for information.
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Gainesville is well known for having a wide variety of eateries. There is no way we could cover them all here, so here are a few that you might not find easily on your own! MOM’S KITCHEN
1008 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville Open for Lunch and Dinner
Mattie Young, a born-and-raised Gainesville native has owned and operated ‘Moms’ for over 40 years in the center of Gainesville’s Pleasant Street Historic District. She continues to uphold the values and traditions established by her father over 40 years ago. Mom’s Kitchen is not only known as one of the best places in town to receive home-style cooking, the sweet yams, barbecued ribs, yellow rice and delicious cornbread will fill your stomach, but the conversation and compassion will fill a space in your heart.
WISE’S DRUG STORE
239 W. Avenue, Gainesville Open for Breakfast, Lunch and in between
Phone: 352-372-4371
To go to Wise’s is to step back in time. Saddle up to the authentic Soda Fountain and order up the Pimento & Cheese Spread Sandwich and wash it down with a Malted Vanilla Shake. Glorious. The staff is friendly and fun. Lots of old timers enjoying the many classic Americana sandwiches, soups, and the chili made with love. When you get the bill, you’ll laugh inside. How could anything be so affordable and yet so comfortingly good? Try it and see.
DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Plaza, SE 1st Street and University Avenue
Every Wednesday 4 - 7 pm
A cultural institution as well as a commercially viable market, the Union Street Farmer’s Market brings farmer’s into town with greens and veggies and fruit, fresh unhomogenized milk, meats, fresh baked goods, real Florida honey, plants and much more. Vendors offer crafts and there is always live music on stage and frolicking children on the grass.
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The residence of Major William Reuben Thomas who donated the original land for the University of Florida, and later the Thomas Hotel, the Thomas Center is a magnificent Mediterranean Revival-style turn-of-the century mansion listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The gardens are lovingly maintained by the Friends of the Thomas Center. The City’s Division of Cultural Affairs maintains two exhibition spaces. Many out-of-town visitors as well as the Gainesville community frequent the galleries. The Thomas Center Galleries exhibit the highest quality of work by local, regional and emerging artists and collectors. Exhibitions vary thematically and rotate every six to eight weeks. Each show opens with a free public reception. Special events, lectures, symposiums and workshops are offered through out the season.
The Thomas Center Galleries
302 NE 6th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 Hours: Mon - Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. Info: Erin Friedberg, Visual Arts Coordinator 352.393.8532 www.gvlculturalaffairs.org
The work of Gainesville artist, Jesse Aaron (1887-1979), Cow, cedar and cow horn, c. 1973, 8” x 13” collection of Rie Burton. Photograph Courtesy of Gary Paul.
Preserving the Past / Sustaining the Future in the St. Johns Region Thursday October 2, 2008 Reception and Gallery Talk, Thomas Center, 5 - 7 pm Exhibit: Liquid Muse: Paintings of the St. Johns Region Friday October 3 Public Forum at Santa Fe Community College
Let’s Go Downtown Plaza Event Series Friday nights 8 - 10 pm, May through October Gainesville Downtown Plaza E. University Avenue and 1st Street Information: 352-393-8746 www.gvlculturalaffairs.org Jazz, rock, blues, hip hop, ska, vocal, performance, spoken word . . . you name it. The plaza comes alive in historic downtown Gainesville. Showcasing our local and regional performing arts, the whole family comes out to enjoy the free concerts and shows in the beautiful park setting of the Downtown Community Plaza.
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Alachua County Historic Trust 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville Web: MathesonMuseum.org Hours: Tue - Fri 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm Admission: Free
MATHESON MUSEUM Permanent exhibits offer a brief look at area history from the Timucuan Indians, including Spanish occupation, travels of William Bartram and more.
MATHESON HOUSE Period furnishings tell history in the second oldest house in Gainesville.
TISON TOOL MUSEUM The skills and artistry that created Alachua County’s built environment are honored in this unique tool collection. Open by appointment.
SWEETWATER PARK The park extends along the Sweetwater Branch Creek, Gainesville’s original eastern boundary, and includes native plants, pathways and a children’s playground.
WALKING TOUR Pick up a self-guided walking tour of historic homes in the area. “On Tour with Miss Guessie” pamphlet includes anecdotes and a map.
COTTON CLUB
837 SE 7th Avenue, Gainesville Web: www.cce.ufl.edu/cottonclub This old African American neighborhood was once described as semi-rural and as you round the bend on 7th Avenue it is not hard to imagine this as the locus of a small Florida town. The cluster of weathered buildings includes an old building moved from Camp Blanding and opened as the Cotton Club after the famous Harlem landmark. The history of the site belies the building’s modest origins. A number of African American entertainers who went on to national fame appeared here, among them James Brown, B.B. King and Brook Benton. Mr. McKnight, whose parents ran the club, recalls James Brown sing his future hit “Please, Please, Please” on the Cotton Club stage. After World War II veterans enrolled at UF by the thousands. Many had traveled widely while in the service and were attuned to the popular music played by the African American bands and vocalists that filled the radio airwaves…jazz, bebop, R and B, black gospel, work songs, and the blues. The Cotton Club attracted a wide audience. The site is being renovated and will once again showcase the arts, including music, storytelling and quilts.
Jfest: An African American cultural extravaganza of Juneteenth, held at Lincoln Park as part of the Cotton Club’s cultural mission Information: www.gvlculturalafairs.org June14 - 15, 2008 Above: Bo Diddley at the Cotton Club on Yulee Day. Diddley, aka “The Originator,” is often cited as a key figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll, introducing insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound. He lives in nearby Archer, Florida. Right: the Cotton Club today.
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South Main Street and Depot Ave. Gainesville The former railroad depot is on Depot Avenue across from the downtown Gainesville city bus station. The Depot Avenue bike trail runs NE to Waldo Road and to the Gainesville Airport. In the other direction the trail heads west to Archer Road. South of Depot Avenue is a park with a large retention pond. The bike trail heads SE from here. The trail crosses a creek, goes through woods, and past the historic Evergreen Cemetery, est. in 1856. This trail connects to the GainesvilleHawthorne Trail, named Florida’s best biking trail. The trail is also open to equestrian use. Resources: FROGHAT is the citizen group that maintains the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail: www.froghat.org
BIKE TRAILS The Kickstand is part community center, part bike shop, part biking collective: 722 S. Main Street. www.TheKickstand.org FloridaBicycle.org lists bike shops, trails, organizations and a wealth of other cycle related information
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Southeast Historic Bed and Breakfast District When visiting Gainesville, stay at one of the gorgeous bed and breakfasts in the historic district. Each of these inns deliver delightful accommodations and a great perspective of what Gainesville offers. Dine at local eateries or visit the nightspots in the downtown entertainment district, just a short stroll from any of the inns. Whether it is for work or fun, the Historic Bed and Breakfast District is your place to getaway.
The Camellia Rose Inn The Laurel Oak Inn www.laureloakinn.com (352) 373-4535 www.camelliaroseinn.com (352) 395-7673
The Sweetwater Branch Inn The Magnolia Plantation Inn www.sweetwaterinn.com (352) 373-6760 www.magnoliabnb.com (352) 375-6653 For more information on these inns or things to do call the Visitors Bureau at 1-866-778-5002 or go to www.VisitGainesville.com
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and fauna. In any given month thegarden hosts vibrant blooms. Late winter brings camellias awash with hot-pinks and delicate Location, location, location is the tried and true mantra in white blooms, while the hot lazy days of summer are imbued the world of real estate, but this time-tested adage seems to with a rainbow also accurately apply to picking a great vacation destination. of budding rose the Southea Especially if that location just happens to be in the heart of bushes. The expertly stone pathw natural north Florida, like Gainesville/Alachua County. manicured rose Location, location, location is the tried and true through the Conveniently nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the garden displays the mantra in the world of real estate, but this timeAtlantic Ocean, and home to one of the nation’s leading state best and brightest major collec universities – the University of Florida – Gainesville offers tested adage seems to also accurately apply blooms in to the and fauna. A vacationers a perfect blend of nature and cultural opportunities. region. picking a great vacation destination. Especially if given month G a i n e s v i l l e ’s that location happens to be inpark the just heart of natural Gainesville or Sanjust Felasco Hammock State host vibrant historic roots come Outdoor enthusiasts less than 20 minutesCounty. north Florida like Gainesville/Alachua alive during tours late winter, trek into 21,000 acres north. Each offers an of Dudley Farm Conveniently nestled the Gulf of Mexico and of pristine wilderness camellias are extensive network ofState Park. To give in Payne’s Prairie State the Atlantic Ocean, and home to one of the nation’s hot-pinks and delicate white blooms w nature making Preserve, trails, located just 20 visitors and vivid and historically accurate understanding and itminutes easy to for hikers,appreciation for early 19th and 20th century farm life, the state the south bikers, and downtown horsebackpark rangers and staff dress the part and work the farm in much of historic riders to discover lushthe same manner as the original owners. Gainesville. Head north
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Kate’s Fish Camp
6518 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville Phone: 352-372-1026 Hours: Daily from dawn until dark Email: KatesFishCamp@hotmail.com Web: KatesFishCamp.com Situated at the intersection of Prairie Creek and the Hawthorne Trail in the midst of miles of conservation land, Kate’s invites adventure. Set out on the bike trail, launch into scenic Prairie Creek or boat to majestic Newnan’s Lake. Try your luck at fishing or just relax! Primitive camping and RV Sites. Site rental for large events. Ample Parking. Boat Launch. Canoe or top water kayaks ($15.00/half day. Boats and motor rentals at $35.00/half day).
Morningside Nature Center & Living History Farm 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville Information: natureoperations.org
Hours: 9 am - 4:30 pm Phone: 352-334-3326
One of Gainesville’s premier nature parks, Morningside’s 278 acres is a rare remaining stand of native longleaf pine. Over six miles of trails wind through cypress domes, sandhills, flatwoods and wildflower areas. The living history farm contains 19th century buildings and a working farm. Plan your visit for a quiet but absorbing experience, or attend one of the larger events held several times a year. The park and most events are free. Living History Days: Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm Sample 1870s farm life; livestock feedings at 9 am and 3 pm. Barnyard Buddies: Youngsters can help feed animals Wed, Sun 3 pm Feed-A-Frog Fridays: 1st Friday of the month at 2 pm Native Plant Sale: knowledgeable vendors offer thousands of plants, from the usual to the rare in the largest native plant sale in Florida.Cane Boil: Cane grown on the farm is boiled down for a Thanksgiving weekend treat. Sample fresh syrup, homemade biscuits, live folk music. Farm and Forest Festival: The largest festival at the park highlights rural life in North Central Florida with old breed farm animals, folk music, wagon rides, games, and traditional trades such as sheepshearing, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and cooking on the woodstove.
Hoggetown Medieval Faire
Alachua County Fairgrounds 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville
January 26 - 27 and February 1 - 3 Info: gvlculturalaffairs.org Step back into the Middle Ages as Gainesville reinterprets its former moniker, “Hogtown.” Food, rides, re-enactments, vendors and lots of costumes make it a fun festival for everyone.
Earl P. Powers Park
5910 SE Hawthorne Road Info: alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/parks/ Picnic area, playground and boat ramp on Newnan’s Lake.
Boulware Springs and Hawthorne Trail Head
3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville Hours: 8 am - 6 pm (Nov - Apr); 8 am - 8 pm (May - Oct)
The 19th century waterworks once provided water supply for the city; now the approximately 194,000 gallons of water per day flows into Paynes Prairie. The Depot Avenue trail and the Gainesville to Hawthorne trail meet here. Walk, bike or ride your horse on the trail, which traverses Paynes Prairie State Park. Picnic facilities and ample parking.
Palm Point Nature Park 7401 Lakeshore Drive
Hours: dawn to dusk
One of Gainesville’s lesser known gems Palm Point reaches out from the shoreline of Newnan’s Lake. The point’s geographical location makes it a magnet for some of the most spectacular migratory and local bird populations, while the deep water provides some of the best bank fishing this close to town. Continue along scenic Lakeshore Drive dominated by moss draped cypress and sabal palm. Newnan’s Lake (above right) is captured in early morning splendor by photo ambassador John Moran. His much loved photographs can be purchased downtown at Harold’s Frame Shop and Gallery.
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Ancient Oak: Standing behind the abandoned homestead of a Florida Century Pioneer farm this ancient live oak overshadows remaining citrus groves. Once the epicenter of an industry that has moved on, the Orange Lake area still hosts a few groves. Photographer Sean Dowie, who caught this view on camera, has found a new way to live off the land as he opens his Windmill Gallery in McIntosh in what was the old Huff Citrus stand.
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Trail, these treasures were cradled into the encompassing arms of what was known as The Alachua Country to those early stalwarts who bravely settled the area. Most had made their way along ancient trails in use for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples. Chief among these trails was identified on early maps as “The Road from St. Marys to the Alachua Country.” It meandered southward from that Georgia border town on the St. Marys River, around lakes, through swamps and dense woods, and eventually along the eastern edge of what the late 18th century visiting naturalist William Bartram called “the great Alachua Savannah,” now Payne’s Prairie, named for revered Seminole Indian chief, King Payne, who had lived nearby. The Alachua Country took its name from a large stream-fed sink hole on the Prairie’s northern rim near the passing trail. It was called “chua,” meaning “jug,” by the local natives, and “la chua” by the Spaniards who later explored the area. Hence, The Alachua Country is an historic and fitting overall designation for the area containing the Florida Heritage Highway section of US 441 from which the Heart of Florida Scenic Trails emanate into the surrounding countryside to the colorful painter’s pallet of communities and features that await you there. So, welcome to The Alachua Country, and enjoy each destination as an endearing and enduring gem in nature’s ancient diadem. Thomas H. Fay, Historian
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Scenic 441 The network of state conservation areas, private lands with conservation easements, scenic highways and design standards makes the area of Old Florida one of the most delightful places to enjoy a seamless journey of discovery. The Old Florida Heritage Highway comprises US 441 and the smaller State and County roads between Payne’s Prairie and Orange Lake. The area is known for its bird population, cycling routes, boating opportunities, and small towns that each retain their own individual character. RESOURCES Scenic 441 Old Florida Heritage Highway: scenicus441.com/ Great Florida Birding Trail: FloridaBirdingTrail.com Biking, Hiking and Paddling Brochures:. http://dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/
Florida School of Massage Micanopy’s ancient oaks, photo by Stewart J. Thomas
6421 SW 13th Street (US 441), Gainesville, Florida Info@FloridaSchoolofMassage.com Web: FloridaSchoolofMassage.com Phone: 352-378-7891 Hours: Sat, 10 am - 2 pm Grounds and Labyrinth always open
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Considered one of the finest massage schools in the country, Florida School of Massage has been empowering students to turn their dreams into reality by providing extraordinary holistic massage therapy education since 1973. The school has an excellent bookstore, massage therapy clinics, walking meditation labyrinth and a beautiful property adjoining Payne’s Prairie.
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Old Florida Payne’s Prairie State Preserve
Hours: 8 am - sunset, daily Admission: $4.00 per vehicle Phone: 352-466-3397 Camping Reservations: 800-326-3521 Main Entrance: US 441, 10 miles south of Gainesville Bolan’s Bluff Trail: US 441, approx. 4 miles south of Gainesville La Chua Trail: south end of SE 15th Street, Gainesville Web: floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie/ Web: http://www.prairiefriends.org/ Payne’s Prairie is biologically, geologically and historically unique. The area was established as Florida´s first state preserve in 1971 and now designated a National Natural Landmark. The 22,000 acres encompasses the largest wetland north of the Everglades and harbors an astonishing range of biodiversity. Over 20 distinct biological communities provide a rich array of habitats for wildlife, including alligators, bison, wild horses, skinks, miniature shrews, otters, foxes, bobcats and over 270 species of birds. Rare wetland orchids, majestic longleaf pines and live oaks are just a few of the more than 800 plant species. The prairie is noted for its populations of sandhill cranes, bald eagles, hawks, and migrating ducks. Dazzling seasonal displays of marsh marigolds, American lotus, and pickerelweed flowers paint the “Great Alachua Savannah” in colors as brilliant as those observed by naturalist and artist, William Bartram, in 1774. Exhibits and an audio-visual program at the Visitor Center explain the area´s natural and cultural history. A 50-foot-high observation tower near the visitor center provides a panoramic view of the preserve. Eight trails provide over 30 miles of opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling. Ranger-led activities are offered on weekends, November through April. Join the Friends of Payne’s Prairie for special guided walks, astronomy nights, and other events. Information: http:// www.prairiefriends.org/ Fishing on Lake Wauberg is allowed and a boat ramp provides access for canoes and boats with electric motors. Gasoline powered boats are not allowed. Full-facility campsites are available for overnight visitors. Keep an eye out for bison and wild horses, living links to Florida’s past, that roam 6,600 acres of Payne’s Prairie. Bison disappeared from Florida in the early 1800s but were reintroduced here in 1975. The wild horses are descendants of those brought by the Spanish in the early 1500s and left to roam free after British raids in the early 1600s. The treeless prairie basin was formed when sinkholes situated close together eventually merged. Alachua Sink on the north side of Payne’s Prairie drains the basin and provides millions of gallons of water a day to the Floridian Aquifer–the source of our drinking water. Longtime observers note that not a single year is the same on the Prairie. At one time the Prairie was a lake, with steamboat service from one side to the other. Even a few years ago, water levels again were on the rise, closing the outer lanes of US 441. As the seasonal rains diminished the waters slowly dried, bring back more grasslands. HISTORY People have lived here for over 12,000 years eager to utilize the lush land to fill their needs. Prehistoric Paleo, Cades Pond, and Alachua peoples were followed by the historic Potano Indians, Spanish adventurers, Seminole Indians, and finally, Americans migrating from the north. Payne’s Prairie has always proved an irresistible lure to explorers, adventurers, and entrepreneurs. Hunter-gatherer societies on the Prairie gave way to hunters and farmers, both Native American and European. They in turn were followed by cotton farmers, citrus farmers, steamboat operators, and finally, the cattlemen. Today the Prairie is valued by residents and visitors alike as a place for recreation, contemplation and wildness just a skip away from urban Gainesville.
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William Bartram’s Florida: A Lasting Vision
The natural beauty of North Central Florida has attracted many visitors. In the spring of 1774, a naturalist named William Bartram (1739-1823) traveled inland with British traders from the St. Johns River to the Alachua Savanna, present-day Payne’s Prairie. This prairie is a large wet meadow teeming with wildlife. Because Bartram recorded plants, Cowkeeper, the chief of the Lower Creek village of Cuscowilla (near present-day Micanopy), called him “Puc Puggy, ” or Flower Hunter. Having failed in 1766 to run an indigo plantation outside St. Augustine, Bartram had not yet made a place for himself in life. Now, at the age of thirty-five, the late bloomer returned to Florida to follow his favorite pursuit, natural history. Nature’s variety inspired Bartram, and his drawings introduced readers on both sides of the Atlantic to Florida, then East and West Florida. Bartram observed animals, too: the black vulture, the gopher tortoise, and sandhill crane. His famous accounts of the roaring alligators did not overlook their maternal care for their young, a fact long doubted but recently confirmed by biologists. In his famous book Travels, published in 1791, Bartram, fearing bloodshed, urged the federal government to send agents to the Indian nations to learn their languages and customs, but his advice was ignored. The most famous parts of Bartram’s book, the descriptions of Florida, were translated into almost every major European language. Poets used his imagery to fuel the Romantic Movement in classics like the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and “Kubla Khan.” The bird artist, John James Audubon, and many landscape painters followed Bartram’s track. Today’s travelers belong to a long tradition, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrances first described by Bartram on the eve of the American Revolution. Charlotte M. Porter Florida Museum of Natural History University of Florida, Gainesville
Steamer on Alachua Lake, circa 1880 (above) For more images of historical interest www.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/alachua/voa3.html Illustration from William Bartram’s “Travels” 1773 - 1775 (below) photos at bottom and on opposite page by Domenick Martino
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Heartfelt appreciation to sponsor COX Communications. Many thanks to Bill Beckett, Cathy DeWitt and Donna Green Townsend at Classic 89 WUFT-FM, for production, narration and deep knowledge of Florida music and stories. This CD would not have come into existence without their timely help and great passion. Thanks to all the featured artists for granting permission to use their work.
Heart of Florida: Track Listings and Credits
All material used by permission; Narration: Cathy DeWitt; Nature Sounds: Donna Green Townsend; Production: Bill Beckett 01) Introduction; Music - “I’m Florida”, ©1995 written and performed by Bobby Hicks (from Will McLean and Friends: Live at the Thomas Center, Wakulla Music) 02) Music - “Florida Home”, ©1993 written by Janet Rucker and performed by Patch work (www.patchwork.us) “Alligator Stomp”, ©1994 written and performed by Anna Moo (www.annamoo.com) from Anna Moo Crackers 03) Music - “Vitachuco”, ©1981, written and performed by Don Grooms (from Walk Proud My Son, You ‘n’ I Records) 04) Payne’s Prairie - Music “Dance of the Sand Hill Crane”, ©1995 (Wakulla Music) written and performed by Will McLean, with David Beede (davidbeede.com) hammered dulcimer; Kate Kennedy, bowed psaltery (from Will McLean and Friends: Live at the Thomas Center) 05) Evinston - “Ode to the Wood and Swink”, Poem by Callie Thompson; Music - “Kerfunken Jig/MunsterLass/Munster Buttermilk” (trad.) played by Lee Staley, fiddle; Tom Staley, guitar; Fay Baird, banjo 06) Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings at Cross Creek, interpreted by Betty Jean Steinhauer, Florida Humanities Council ‘Road Scholar’ and Chautauqua Performer; Alexa Elliot, reporter 07) Music - “The Creek”, written by Paul Garfinkel and performed by the Ashley Gang (ashleygang.com) from Doin’ Time © 2000 08) Cross Creek Romance by Shelly Fraser Mickle, produced at © WUFT-FM 09) Cat fishing on Orange Lake with J.T. Glisson and Don Bauknight, Donna Green-Townsend reporting, © WUFT-FM 10) Zora Neale Hurston, from “The Life and Times of Zora Neale Hurston” feature produced by Imagination Room Media Co., © 2007 11) Music - “Florida” ©1994 written & performed by Anna Moo, Anna Moo Crackers 12) “Open Letter to Florida”, extract from poem, written and read by Callie Thompson Music by David Beede (Native American flute), © WUFT-FM 13) Music - “Florida Home”, written by Janet Rucker and performed by Patchwork 14) Ocala Horse Lands - Music - “Barbaro” written and performed by Edy Richman; “Starbright” ©1994 written and performed by Anna Moo 15) Marjorie Carr , with Donna Green Townsend – Music “I’ll Fly Away” performed by the Washington Sisters, (trad., written by Alfred E. Brumley & Sons Music Co.) 16) Music – “Dam of the Ocklawaha” ©1963, written and performed by Dale Crider (www.anhingaroost.net) 17) Dunnellon - Music – “Florida Man” from Songs from the Singing River © 2007, written and performed by Jon Semmes (www.jonsemmes.com ) 18) Will McLean - Father of Florida Folk featuring Don Grooms with Donna Green Townsend, © WUFT-FM 19) Will McLean’s Burial on the Ocklawaha River featuring Dale Crider with Donna Green Townsend, © WUFT-FM 20) “My Soul is a Hawk”, Poem, written and read by Will McLean from Will McLean CD “Florida’s Black Hat Troubadour – ©1996 Wakulla Music (www.willmclean.com) 21) Close - Music - “My Heart Belongs to Florida” ©2003, written by Cathy DeWitt, performed by Patchwork on Patchwork Rides Again (www.patchwork.us); (www. cathydewitt.com) 22) Credits – Music - “Lullaby of the Rivers” ©1997 (BMI), written and performed by Bob and Joline Patterson, from A Place in My Heart, Conch Island Music) (www.bobandjoline.com)
From Old Time to Digital Radio Classic 89 and Nature Coast 90: the voice of the Heart of Florida Voice of the Arts : : Richard Drake, Voice of the Arts, brings you cultural updates; also online at <wuftfm.org/voa> Community Update : : Dana Hill brings you community happenings Classics at Sunrise : : Bill Beckett with light classical 5 - 6 am Morning Edition News : : Local news to complement NPR news Health in a Heartbeat : : 2-minute consumer health information and the latest medical research with Sue Wagner Fanfare : : the region’s premier classical music program and interviews hosted by Richard Drake, 9 - 11 Monday - Friday Noon Edition News : : five minute news update Family Album Radio : : with Donna Davis Conner Calling : : Every Friday at 1 pm Hank Conner interviews an author; call in with your questions at 392-8989 Afternoon Classics : : airs Mon - Thurs from 1– 4:30 pm. Classical and vocal music with Dana Hill & Agnes Klauder The Give Away and Request Program : : hosted by Agnes Klauder, airs every Friday from 2 pm – 4:30 pm All Things Considered Florida : : 4:30 pm, News magazine produced by Kevin Allen, Dave Schermer, and Donna Green Townsend. Gardening in a Minute : : short updates on how to make the most of Florida landscapes, Tom Wichman is your host Music of the 20th Century : : airs Monday nights at 9 pm. Henri Pensis with great contemporary classical music. The Night Bridge : : local jazz each night from 11 pm - 2 am Montage : : hosted by Ben Wilson, airs Fridays at 8 pm with the best in mainstream jazz classic recordings & new releases Children’s Book Reviews : : airs Wednesdays at 4:48 pm. The latest on children’s books--by the kids who read them! Sikorski’s Attic : : airs Saturdays at 11:00 am. Expert antiquarian John Sikorski fields calls about your antiques and collectibles The Caravan : : hosted by Bill Beckett, Saturday at 8 pm. An eclectic mix of music: all genres and regions of the world Soul Circuit : : Saturday 9 - 11 pm: classic and contemporary Soul , R & B Nothin’ But The Blues : : airs every Saturday from 11 pm – 1:00 am with the best in acoustic and electric, classic and contemporary Blues On The Bridge : : hosted by Kristen Wanner, explores contemporary folk and insurgent country music Across The Prairie : : hosted by Cathy DeWitt, showcases the best local, regional and national folk music Theatre of the Mind : : hosted by Joby Wise, featuring classic Old Time Radio from the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s, as it was originally meant to be WUFT DIGITAL CHANNELS: WUFT HD 2 features a complete schedule of National Public Radio News Programs and cultural and entertainment shows in digital sound WUFT HD 3 features 24 hours a day, 7 days a week of Classic Old Time Radio Programs from 30s, 40s and 50s
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Old Florida
Micanopy
Cholokka Boulevard (above, photo by Annie Pais) and Chief Micanopy (d. 1849)
“Florida’s oldest continuous inland settlement.”
Nestled under spreading live oaks, the quiet streets of Micanopy are home to a long history. The ancient Native American trading route is now Cholokka Boulevard featuring eateries and places to shop for a diverse array of crafts and antiques. Inhabited since the time of the Timucuan Indians, the town was the Seminole village of Cuscowilla when explorer and naturalist William Bartram visited in 1774. His favorable writings led to the forming of the first distinct United States town in Florida territory, coinciding with the Spanish ceding of Florida in 1821. It is named after Seminole Chief Micanopy (ca. 1785 1847). Micanopy’s downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are thirty-nine distinct sites within the town. Long a center of artistic activity, Micanopy continues to host the annual Micanopy Fall Festival with over 200 displays, musical performances and an old-time auction. Famed residents include Moses E. Levy, late zoologist and author Archie Carr, and his wife, conservationist Marjorie Harris Carr. The movies Cross Creek (1983) and Doc Hollywood (1991) were filmed here, and the town is the subject of several songs including the hit “Seminole Wind.”
Micanopy Claims the best 4th of July Parade, held on July 4th. The 34th Annual Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival Nov 1 - 2, 2008
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MOSSWOOD FARM STORE 703 Cholokka Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida Email: Mosswood@Bellsouth.net Hours: Tue - Fri, 10 am - 6 pm, Sat - Sun 9 am - 6 pm Farmer’s Market: Sunday 1 - 5 pm Phone: 352-466-5002 From the front porch to the back garden, this home style store is dedicated to old-fashioned, earth-friendly lifestyles. With a focus on organic and non-electric goods the store combines passion for environment with old-time farm life. Visitors can purchase washtubs, butter churns and dough bowls; listen to bluegrass music; and enjoy a cup of organic coffee and a pastry. Monthly classes focus on country living skills, herbalism and survival skills.
BLUE HIGHWAY, A Pizzeria 204 NE US 441, Micanopy, Florida Web: BlueHighwayPizza.com Phone: 352-466-5002 Hours: Mon - Sat, 11:30 am - 9:00 pm; Sun, 12 - 8 pm Eat Well! Live Well! Blue Highway is famous among residents throughout the area for handcrafted pizzas and calzones, sensational salads and gourmet sandwiches. Beer and wine available. The freshest and best quality ingredients are used, purchased locally whenever possible. All sauces, salad dressings, pizza dough and bread are made in house.
MICANOPY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Cholokka Boulevard and Bay Street, Micanopy, Florida Email: MicanopyMuseum@aol.com Web: afn.org/~micanopy Phone: 352-466-3200 Hours: Daily, 1 pm - 4 pm; closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Days; Archives by Appointment Housed in the 1890’s Thrasher Warehouse within a complex of historic buildings, the Museum is filled with exhibits reflecting local history from Timucuan Indians, arrival of the Spanish, the Seminole Wars, Civil War, and town development to the present. Our excellent docents will help you understand the fascinating history of Micanopy and its people.
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Jean MacArthur Tyson
Micanopy resident and artist Jean Tyson discovered this rare field of white poppies on the Wood farm in Evinston and stayed to capture it with oil paint and a palette knife!
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Old Florida
McIntosh
The old McIntosh train depot is maintained as a historical museum by the Friends of McIntosh, photo by Sean Dowie.
McIntosh dates back to the early 1800’s when John H. McIntosh is alleged to have squatted on property in the area. In 1830, Nehemiah Brush bought 4,000 acres from a Spanish land grant and settlers came from the St. Johns River and Palatka areas about 60 miles away.
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Each year the Friends of McIntosh sponsors the festival to raise scholarship funds for the community’s young people, make town improvements, and purchase and renovate historic properties. The festival includes 1890s enactors, 250 vendors, food, and brings over 35,000 visiotrs. Information: <http://friendsofmcintosh.org/>
Did you Know? The Windmill Gallery is housed in the old Huff family roadside citrus stand. Citrus trees still grow all around the building.
ICEHOUSE STUDIOS & FURNITURE COMPANY 20886 US 441 and Avenue “C”, McIntosh Hours: Sat-Sun, noon to 5 pm; weekdays by appointment
Email: FloridaLink@Windstream.net Phone: 352-591-5930
Icehouse Studios features an exhibition gallery and furniture making workshop. Proprietor and artist craftsman George Ferreira creates unique pieces inspired by Florida utilizing heart pine and hardwoods built around palm fronds and bamboo with a Shaker and Japanese furniture aesthetic. Gallery exhibitions throughout the year change quarterly with museum quality work from over forty artists. Work for sale includes master pottery from local studios, oil and encaustic paintings, sculpture and furniture.
WINTERS PAST 20740 9th Street (US 441), McIntosh Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am - 4 pm
Email: SheilaWin@gmail.com Phone: 352-591-1455
Located in the tranquil town of McIntosh, Winter’s Past is a true treasure of a shop, specializing in vintage costume jewelry, authentic vintage hats, handbags, shoes and clothing. It houses an array of 1950s and 1960s rhinestone and crystal designer jewelry, older sterling jewelry, and a splendid display of Victorian pieces. At home in the old Dandridge Market, built in the 1920s, owners Sheila and Jim Winters keep the vintage boutique open Monday through Saturday. MC, AMEX and VISA gladly accepted.
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Old Florida
Evinston
Evinston is a tiny hamlet alongside the shore of Orange Lake, directly across from Cross Creek. Author J.T. Glisson makes his home here--but growing up next door to author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (he is featured as the boy growing up in her book Cross Creek) he had never stepped foot in Evinston. “It might as well have been across the Atlantic Ocean.” he says. J.T.’s best known book is The Creek. Freddy Wood has written extensively on the history of Evinston, as well as his approach to gardening. The Wood & Swink is full of produce Freddy grows directly outside the back door. Wilma Sue, longtime Postmaster, keeps the store stocked with Freddy’s books as well as a range of other books on Florida, the work of local painters, crafts, syrup, preserves and memorabilia. The Post Office has been in continuous operation since 1882 and in the Wood family since 1906.
WOOD & SWINK Old Store and Post Office SR 225, Evinston, Florida Hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am - noon; 2 - 5 pm Phone: 352-591-4100
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top left: The Richardson beef farm in Evinston and that great Florida cloudscape. photos by Sean Dowie. top: Authors Freddy Wood and J.T. Glisson in the Wood & Swink alongside Wilma Sue Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Florida Christmas tree -- note the starfish on top! Photo by Annie Pais. left: The Wood & Swink at the height of wildflower season, and full of produce grown out back. photos by Sean Dowie.
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Old Florida
CrossCreek
“Cross Creek belongs to the wind and the rain, to the sun and the seasons, to the cosmic secrecy of seed, and beyond all, to time.” Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
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The “bend in the road” that Pulitzer Prize winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings introduces us to in her books is still the recognizable Cross Creek of today. If you have driven here from Gainesville or Ocala take a moment to slow your pace and adjust to creek time. Full of wildness and mystery, the area around Cross Creek bespeaks of the ancientness of wetlands and wildlife. Residents are proud of their way of life. Marjorie put this into words and changed the literary landscape for many readers. Author J.T.“Jake” Glisson who grew up as a boy next door to Rawlings has built upon the tradition. Artist Kate Barnes lives across the way and also holds workshops on art and Florida cookery. Writing the Region brings authors together every summer for an annual conference. Cross Creek is situated between two lakes and offers many opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching. Boat rentals and rustic cabins are available at the fish camp and the Yearling Restaurant offers local fare and live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. WRITER’S CONFERENCE: 12th Annual “Writing the Region” workshop and conference: July 23-27, 2008 phone: 888-917-7001 Web: WritingtheRegion.com
Old Florida
Citra
photo by Stewart J. Thomas
“Citra is the home of Florida’s first commercial orange groves and legendary for the quality of the fruit produced.” Pete Spyke, The Orange Shop Citra has a long citrus growing history and is the namesake of the industry. Nearby Orange Lake provides protection from freezing winter winds and the rich hammock soils grow the most exceptional citrus in the world. Citrus was brought to Florida by Spanish settlers in the 1500s. Seedling ‘groves’ were planted by the Spanish and Native Americans in many areas of the state and over the centuries some of these stood out for the quality of fruit they produced. Citra’s unique climate and soils became legendary for citrus production and the first commercial orchards in Florida were established here in the early 1800s. Severe freezes in 1835 and 1894-95 killed most of the trees, but growers always found a few survivors and replanted because the fruit was so exceptional.
CITRA ORANGE-A-FAIR in October A symbol of the heyday of Citra, when it was a larger town than Ocala, is the historic Citra Bank. Each October when the first citrus comes ripe the Citra Improvement Society holds the Orange Affair to raise funds for the Bank’s restoration as the Citra Historical Museum The Orange Affair is a true hometown celebration featuring fresh-squeezed juice, delicious citrus, a baking contest, auctions of citrus crates painted by local artists, a fish fry, and even a citrus seed-spitting contest!
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Citra is famous for the ‘Pineapple’ orange developed around 1860. A seedy, sweet orange with a distinctive pineapple aroma, the fruit was regarded at the turn of the century as the finest orange available. Citrus production thrived, and by the mid-1900s five railroad spurs terminated in Citra to route fresh fruit shipments to different parts of the US. Thousands of acres of orchards stood all around the southern shores of Orange Lake between Citra and McIntosh. Navel Oranges gradually replaced the ‘Pineapples’ and “Citra’ Navels are still grown today. Severe freezes in the 1980s decimated the citrus industry all the way south to Orlando, and the core of the industry moved to warmer areas of Florida. A few growers remain in Citra, however, and the exceptional fruit grown on the rich soils of Orange Lake remains the finest available anywhere.
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HAWTHORNE
Hawthorne
Mural on the side of M&S Bank by Harimandir Khalsa
Hog Fest October 11 Arts, crafts, children’s activities, softball tournament, fireworks hawthornehogfest.com or 352-317-3995
Hawthorne Homecoming June 26 - 28 Parade, boooths, festival food Information: 352-481-2432 HAWTHORNE FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Locally grown plants, produce and crafts, live music, old-timey demonstrations
RESOURCES: www.hawthorneflorida.org www.sbac.edu/~shell/hawthorne/project.html www.afn.org/~hawthorn/
In any direction from Hawthorne the visitor will find miles of conserved lands,some of NorthAmerica’s richest eagle nesting areas, and some 400 bodies of water. The Hawthorne trail offers cycling, hiking and connections to the Lochloosa Wildlife Management area and Payne’s Prairie State Park. The trail follows the rail bed of Florida’s first cross state railway, laid from Fernandina Beach on the Atlantic to Cedar Key on the Gulf. Hawthorne sat at the crossroads of two major railways and was an important center for shipping citrus and other crops out of the area. Today, State Route 20 and US 301 still carry heavy loads through Hawthorne, but visitors will find a quieter side to the town. Explore the museum, old railway memorabilia, and mom and pop stores. Hawthorne, with 1400 residents, has pride in its small town character. Author Virginia Seacrist writes: “Our country is swelling with a generation longing for their good ol’ days. Surprisingly in Florida, the nation’s fastest growing state, we can still find a few small towns Garrison Keeler might use for material, southern style. Hawthorne, a town time passed by, traps all the charm of a pioneer Florida town; yet, it still functions without the gilt of a tourist town. If you long for the smell of a feed store and remember how the town shakes and comes to a standstill when the train comes through, visit the real Old Florida town of Hawthorne.”
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HAWTHORNE MURAL at M & S BANK “The Bank of Hawthorne” 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne
Web: MSBank.com
Phone: 352-481-2411
“This is where it all began! M&S Bank, originally known as The Bank of Hawthorne, opened its doors in 1959. Today we remain the only bank to serve the people of this great city. We value the trust and confidence you have placed in us over the years. Our Hawthorne Mural was commissioned and painted by local artist Harimandir Khalsa in 1994.”
Did you Know? For many years Spanish moss was collected and dried to use as stuffing in bedding, furniture and the upholstery of early Ford automobiles.
HAWTHORNE HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 7225 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne Hours: Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm, or call for appointment Phone: 352-481-4491 Housed in the lovingly restored former sanctuary of one of Hawthorne’s AfricanAmerican Methodist congregations, the museum exhibits historical artifacts prepared and presented by local residents. A prize quilt by Greta Knowles illustrates some of Hawthorne’s older homes. Old tools illustrate the turpentine industry, once a mainstay of much of Old Florida’s economy. On vivid canvases, Hawthorne’s “Grandpa Moses,” Francis Moore recalls his memories growing up in the town. You may even get a personal tour of the paintings that grace every wall, showing the old train depot, carriage works, bottling plant and the old Morrison’s Mill. Picnic in the park behind the Museum and stop by the Farmers’ Market held every Saturday. The market opens at 9 am and runs until 2 in the afternoon. Buy locally grown plants, produce and crafts, and enjoy live music and old-timey demonstrations. The Hawthorne Trail head is also in the park—named “Best Biking Trail in Florida” by Florida Monthly Magazine.
CROSS CREEK GROVES
6609 SE US 301, Hawthorne Phone: 352-481-2000 800-544-8767 Web: CrossCreekGroves.com Enjoy wines that taste good! Citrus and tropical fruit wines produced at Cross Creek Groves have won over 176 medals to date. Visit the groves and the shop. Wines can also be shipped to order. The former Moore’s Hotel (now Hawthorne Apartments) is one of many Old Florida structures along the streets of Hawthorne (right). Visit the old railway museum (below, photo by Sean Dowie) and feel the rumble of the freight trains that still roll through town.
The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Supports Florida’s Eden as a Patron Member www.HawthorneFlorida.org Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Regina Potter, President
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In 1877,the community of Melrose was platted along the historic Bellamy Road, Florida’s first federal highway. At the same time, work started on a canal to connect Lake Santa Fe to the railroad at Waldo, and by 1881 it was completed. Soon, steamboats began bringing Northern tourists to the southeast end of Lake Santa Fe, on Melrose Bay. Fine Victorian homes ringed Melrose Bay, along with schools, churches, a hotel, stores, a newspaper and a grist mill. The winter of 1894-95 brought disastrous freezes across North Florida.Temperatures dropped to zero.The hotel closed, merchants went out of business, and Melrose barely survived. Out of tragedy came a benefit. While the rest of Florida boomed, little changed in Melrose. The visual history of the community remains a functioning part of everyday life. Today Melrose with its slow pace and abundance of beautiful lakes is a thriving community whose assets are protected by Historic Melrose, Inc. and supported by the Melrose Business & Community Association. The charm of Old Melrose has drawn many artists, writers, and naturalists. Now Melrose is home to galleries, cafés, antique stores, and the award-winning culinary destination, Blue Water Bay restaurant. Pick up a Walking Tour guide to 79 historic buildings in Melrose, available at both art galleries and at Chiappini’s Store at the corner of SR26 and SR21, itself a historic site and Melrose institution that three generations have tended.
GREATHOUSE BUTTERFLY FARM Farm tour and gift shop 20329 NE SR 26, Earleton Email: butterflies@GreathouseButterflyFarm.com Web: GreatHouseButterflyFarm.com Phone: 352-475-2088 Open March - November: Wed-Fri 1 - 5 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm; Sun noon - 5 pm Come see how butterflies grow! Take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of a working farm specializing in raising butterflies native to Florida. The tour begins in the authentic 1920s “Cracker” home and continues with a leisurely walk through the butterfly gardens with lots of shady benches for visitors to stop and enjoy the scenery. In the barn free flying butterflies are the star attraction that will capture the imagination of young and old alike. An unforgettable experience!
HISTORIC MELROSE: Daurer History Center and Heritage Park State Road 26 opposite Trinity Episcopal Church (204 NE SR 26), Melrose Email: pineviewfl@alltel.net Phone: 352-475-2413 Heritage Park Hours: open during daylight hours In the center of Melrose, Historic Melrose maintains the Heritage Park, which is open daily. A walking tour of the Melrose Historic District is well worth taking. The town is full of old homes and beautiful paths, roads and vistas. Pick up a copy of the walking tour brochure at Bellamy Road, Melrose Bay Gallery or Chiappini’s Store at the corner of SR26 and SR21. Dr. Marshall’s Gainesville Eye Physicians office at 105 SR 26 is also worth a visit. The former Baldwin Country Store is set up to look as it did in 1895.
BELLAMY ROAD 5910 Hampton Street, Melrose Phone: 352-475-3435 Email: KBollum@comcast.net Web: BellamyRoadArts.com Open October - May: Fri-Sat Noon - 7 pm; Sun Noon - 5 pm Bellamy Road Fine Arts, Literature and Film is a subsidiary of the David Turner Warner Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, private operating foundation established in 2008. Bellamy Road is dedicated to supporting the work of creative artists in the visual arts, literature, film, music, and other performing arts. Bellamy Road offers workshops, conferences, and exhibitions on site.
MELROSE BAY ART GALLERY 103 SR 26, Melrose Web: MBAGallery.smugmug.com Email: MBAGallery@gmail.com Hours: Fri 3 - 7 pm; Sat 10 am - 6 pm; Sun 1 - 5 pm Phone: 352-475-3866 Located in a quaint and historic building, Melrose Bay Art Gallery is a lively sixteen member cooperative of noted area fine artists and folk artists. They manage the gallery as a group and put on monthly featured shows of guest and member artists. The opening receptions have become social gathering events for the community. Each spring, in cooperation with Bellamy Road Fine Arts, they host the Melrose Paint Out, a gathering of regional plein air artists who come for a week to paint the rural scenes, historic homes and lake views of the area. Local residents open their homes, yards and docks to host and entertain artists and paint out patrons. This summer Melrose Bay will host its first regional juried show of fine art and craft to further showcase the wealth of talent in our area. In addition to fine art the Gallery always has a selection of fine crafts and unique gifts.
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FLORIDA FOREVER Preserving land without buying it by Ron Cunningham of the Gainesville Sun
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In the coming months there will be considerable debate over whether and how to reauthorize Florida Forever, the program that for nearly two decades has been spending $300 million a year to help buy and preserve environmentally significant lands. At the same time, here in Alachua County, there will be much debate over whether and how to refund Alachua County Forever, a modest local version of the state land-preservation act. But even as that discussion continues, it must be acknowledged that it is neither possible nor desirable to rely on tax dollars alone to protect and preserve important Florida farmlands, forests, wetlands, beaches and prairies. To the extent that government can offer incentives for private property owners to keep their lands undeveloped, the cause of conservation is served and taxpayers get a break. In that regard, there were two promising developments this week, one in Tallahassee and the other here in Alachua County. In Tallahassee, members of the state Taxation and Budget Reform Commission voted unanimously in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would essentially allow owners of large tracts of undeveloped land to escape property taxes altogether if they agree to keep their property in conservation status forever. The amendment was proposed by commission member Brian Yablonski, vice president for St. Joe Co. As one of the largest land owners in Florida, St. Joe would obviously stand to benefit from such an exemption. But support for the idea also came from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, The Trust For Public Land, the Nature Conservancy, the Florida Wildlife Federation and other environmental groups. “This may be the biggest movement to preserve land that we’ve seen since Florida Forever,” Eric Draper, of Audubon of Florida, said this week.“It removes the single biggest impediment to landowners converting their land from active agricultural to wildlife management.” Meanwhile closer to home, the County Commission is in the early stages of instituting a transfer of development rights (TDR) program. TDRs are designed to save open lands by allowing farmers to sell the development rights to their property while leaving the property itself undeveloped. Purchasers who buy those rights are than permitted to develop land elsewhere in greater densities than are allowed by the county. If done properly, TDRs help preserve farmlands while encouraging urban infill. One successful TDR program, in Montgomery County, Virginia, has been credited with saving more than 40,000 acres of farmland. It is not at all certain that a TDR program will work in Alachua County. It can be a complicated process that requires considerable public education. And it presumes that there are large landowners who actually want to keep their property in a natural state, as well as developers who are willing to pay for the right to build in increased densities inside the urban fringe. Nonetheless, there seems to be little downside to offering the option of TDRs as a tool for containing urban sprawl. Tax exemptions and TDR programs, if properly designed and targeted, have the potential to preserve large tracts of open land.
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Photographer Kevin Murray staked out his chosen “Tree of Life” for weeks before capturing this perfect early morning shot on a Marion County horse farm. Grass nurtured by the calcium rich water of the Florida aquifer breeds strong boned—and winning—horses, making the area home to over 200 horse farms. Even big money thoroughbreds have a hard time competing with another Florida industry. The area struggles with the challenges of encroaching subdivisions and their insatiable thirst for land and water.
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FARMLAND PRESERVATION FESTIVAL 2008 Saturday April 26, 2008, 10-4pm Shiloh United Methodist Church 11020 NW Hwy 320, Micanopy, FL 11-1pm - BBQ ($6 donation) Square Dance, Antique Farm Tractors, Story Teller, Cake Walk, Farmers Mkt .
Learn how to preserve our farmland. NW Marion County Pioneer Farm History
RSVP to 352-466-3617 saveourruralarea@yahoo.com Presented by S.O.R.A., a 501(c)(3) org. Our goal is to “Save Our Rural Area.” Our motto is “Keep the Country,Country.” Help support our goal. P.O. Box 275, Micanopy, FL 32667
Conservation Trust for Florida CTF works with landowners to identify and broaden their land conservation options. We have protected over 5,000 acres of land through privately donated conservation easements and publicly funded land conservation programs.
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Reddick, Fairfield, and Lowell are tied together with miles of back road highways favored by cyclists. The hills provide a riding challenge unusual in Florida. Deposited when this part of Florida was beneath the waves, the Ocala Ridge runs down the center of Marion county and is some of the oldest terrain in the state. Beneath the ridge is limestone, which works like a sponge and holds calcium-rich water, which in turn benefits the horse industry. Wading birds, wild turkeys, bald eagles and egrets are common sights here, as well as roadside fruit and vegetable stands offering home grown organic produce. The areas around Reddick and Fairfield are well worth a scenic drive. If you want the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;celebrity tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; take the loop from Martel to York on SW 95th Avenue Road and NW 110th Avenue. Thoroughbred farms owned by the rich and famous dominate this area. For a guide map to Marion County Thoroughbred Farms, stop in at the Florida Thoroughbred Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, or go online to <ocalafilm.com/pdf/ThoroughbrdMap_FTBOA.pdf>
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Ocala’s quintessential downtown American square emerges in this photograph by Don Browning. “Horse Fever” brought painted horses to locales all over town, but serving as horse capital of the world is only part of Marion County’s story. Manatees swim in nearby rivers, the Ocala National Forest, Greenway and Silver Spring bring thousands of visitors, while Ocala’s cultural amenities involve thousands of residents and visitors alike.
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Horse Fever, above, and Silver Springs, below. photos by Sean Dowie
Dif ferent Pace. Better Place. While Ocala has been welcoming both tourists and businesses to Florida for over 150 years the town retains its graciousness and charm. Silver Springs, the largest artesian spring in the world was one of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst major tourist theme park attractions. The glass-bottom boats still ply the surface of the crystal clear waters allowing visitors to peer deep down into the spring. Next door is the Silver River Museum and State Park. An amazing network of trails radiate out from Ocala in all directions, providing the visitor a wealth of choices, whether it be a leisurely day drive through horse country, a paddle down one of several rivers in the area, horse riding on the Santos equestrian trail, or camping in the Ocala National Forest. There are many small specialty shops downtown and a range of dining choices. The collections at the Appleton Museum could take days to explore, while the Ocala Civic Theatre offers night time entertainment. Like many towns in the area, Ocala was inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by the arrival of the railroads, the boom in citrus, and the bust that followed the great freeze 1894-95. Ocala had its own tragedy when much of the town burned to the ground in Thanksgiving 1881. The city was rebuilt in brick and stone, featuring a much more prominent and permanent look than most places in Florida. While Ocala remains a median sized town, the larger metropolis and surrounding county have experienced enormous growth in the past decade. Quality of life means a great deal to residents in this area and visitors are invited to appreciate the wonders of the springs, rivers, rolling hills, forests and historic districts that make Ocala special.
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RESOURCES: VISITOR’S CENTER at the OCALA/MARION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 110 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PHONE: 352-629-8051 WEB: www.OcalaCC.com www.OcalaMarion.com City of Ocala: www.ocalafl.org
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Let Central Florida Community College (CFCC) entice you off of I-75 to enjoy a wealth of cultural offerings. This is the archive of Florida’s own folk troubador Will McLean. Historic Florida photographs, art galleries, and live performances all take place in CFCC’s campus facilities.
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FESTIVALS 11th Annual Ocala Storytelling Festival April 18-19, 2008 Located in Tuscawilla Park, Audiences are entertained with tales from some of the nation’s best storytellers www.ocalastorytellingfestival.co
Clustered around Ocala’s gracious downtown square are eateries, art venues, and quaint little shops. “Horse Fever” painted sculptures surprise you with bright patterns at every turn. Stop in at the Visitor’s Center on the square and take a stroll.
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Ocala Cultural Festival – October 7-11, 2008 Ocala Recreation & Parks 352-368-5550
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival – March 2009 (held closes Saturday to March 17) 352-368-5550
Ocala’s Historic District is full of well-preserved Victorian homes and beautiful gardens. Enjoy the shops and eateries of this secret gem of Ocala.
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Historic District: Fort King Festival - Saturday, Sept. 27, celebrating native Florida is at the Marion County History Museum at the McPherson Government Complex in Ocala. For more information, call Betty at 352-629-2773 or 694-2529.
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Ocala Arts Festival – October 25-26, 2008 at the McPherson Government Complex. For more info contact Fine Arts For Ocala at 352-867-4788 www.fafo.org
One of Florida’s original tourist destinations, Silver Springs combines state parks, attractions and the Cultural Complex with the Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala Civic Theatre and Pioneer Gardens.
Historic Homes and Secret Gardens Tour - Sponsored by the Historic Ocala Preservation Society, the annual tour of Ocala’s historic homes and gardens is held in March. For more information, call the HOPS office at 351-1861
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Central Florida Community College is located on State Road 200 in the Paddock Park area. This Center for educational excellence recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. CFCC now partners with several other educational institutions in the State providing extensive opportunities for the residents of Marion, Levy and Citrus Counties. Its community partnering also extends to strengthen local cultural entities including the Appleton Museum of Art and the Will McLean Foundation.
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Taste of Ocala - The annual food-lovers event will be at CFCC on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Information: 352-873-5808 Trains at the Holidays - The popular train exhibit at the Webber Center, CFCC campus is held each December. Info: 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.
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Downtown Ocala is a true slice of Americana. You can sit on a park bench in the town square, have a picnic, catch a carriage ride, and enjoy a concert. Known for its retro look, you’ll find examples of preserved architecture everywhere. Check out the Marion Theatre just off the square and see how many other examples you can find including Brick City, Ocala’s prime Art Center and home of the Marion Cultural Alliance. In fact, everything you need is a short stroll in any direction. The Visitor’s Center, restaurants and shopping are all conveniently placed. Downtown Ocala became known as Brick City following a devastating fire on Thanksgiving day in 1883. The original buildings were then replaced using fireproof red brick. FZXcX ;fnekfne JhlXi\ FZXcX&DXi`fe :flekp M`j`kfij :\ek\i :_XdY\i f] :fdd\iZ\
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VISITOR’S CENTER at the OCALA/ MARION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 110 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PHONE: 352-629-8051 www.OcalaCC.com WEB: www.OcalaMarion.com The Official Visitor’s Center of Marion County provides a wealth of information about Ocala and Marion County cultural, historical and recreational sites, events and festivals. The center has up-to-date information, displays, maps and brochures. The friendly and well-informed staff will be happy to assist you with all of your needs.
Ocala marks the unofficial southern limit of the flowering dogwood. Even so, beautiful specimens of this tree grace Ocala and its environs.
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OCALA WINE EXPERIENCE
36 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala Hours: Mon - Thu, 10 am - 6 pm; Fri-Sat, 10 am - midnight Phone: 352-369-9858
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Walk into this European style shop with the Italian mural in the courtyard and your day is transformed. This gourmet wine and food store offers unique gourmet gift baskets, ice cream and desserts. The upstairs bistro serves appetizers and, of course, wine. The intimate setting and live music on weekends make this the perfect treat. Consider hiring a room for private parties or meetings. Educational wine tasting events are offered on a regular basis.
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Blue Burrito Harry’s Seafood, Bar, Grille Mango’s Mark’s Prime Genesis Juice Bar & Café
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Bakers & Cooks Lime Cabinet Aurora’s of Ocala Ocala Traditions
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Marion County FarmersMarket Downtown Square Ocala Seasonal Fridays 8:30 am to 2pm Ocala Horse Farm Tours and Horse Drawn Trolley Service located on the downtown square 352-867-8717
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BRICK CITY CENTER for the ARTS Marion Cultural Alliance 25 South Broadway (just off the square) Hours: Tue - Sat, 10 am - 5 pm Phone: 352-369-1500 Email: Info@mcaocala.com Web: mcaocala.com
Brick City Center for the Arts houses gallery space and a gift shop and is home for the Marion Cultural Alliance. Housed in a charming retro structure with newly restored patio, Brick City is the pulse of Ocala’s cultural activity, bring the arts to downtown. The Marion Cultural Alliance raises funds to support the outstanding cultural efforts of area artists and performers. Horse Fever populated Ocala with painted horse sculptures and was a wildly successful venture both financially and in capturing the flavor of the arts in the Horse Capital of the World. The MCA hosts year round shows at the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce.
Marion Cultural Alliance supports the Cultural Community: African American Arts Festival American Guild of Organists Appleton Museum of Art Brick City Center for the Arts Central Florida Community College Central Florida Master Choir Central Florida Philharmonic Orchestra Central Florida Symphony Dance Ocala Discovery Science and Outdoor Center Film Commission of Real Florida Fine Arts for Ocala Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association Gallery Historic Ocala Preservation Society
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Marion Chamber Music Society Marion Civic Chorale Marion County Master Gardeners Marion County Museum of History Marion County Public Library Marion County Public Schools Marion Performing Ballet Marion Theatre Ocala Art Group Ocala Civic Theatre Ocala Community Concert Series Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Ocala Municipal Arts Commission Ocala Storytelling Guild Ocala Theatre Company Ocala Youth Symphony Silver River Museum Webber Center
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The name Ocala is derived from “Ocali”, the name the Timucuan people gave to their nearby village, meaning “Big Hammock.” In Florida a hammock describes a place of higher elevation than surrounding wetlands, a very desirable place to live. The area adjacent to Downtown Ocala is easily accessed as a walking tour or by cruising slowly through the back streets by car. The area was originally a dirt trail known as Fort King Road and was the major connector between the Silver River, the Fort and Ocala.An Historic Marker on S.E. Fort King Street just east of 36th Ave. marks the place where the 1827 Fort once stood and preceded the major settlement of Marion County following the last of the Seminole Wars in 1842. Before the railroads were built, people and supplies were transported inland by steamboat and barges from the St. John’s River, up the Ocklawaha River to the headwaters of the Silver River, now known as Silver Springs. Many business and community leaders chose to live in this neighborhood, just a few blocks off of the Court House Square. Historic homes range from large Victorian styles to small bungalows. The Historic Ocala Preservation Society (HOPS) was formed in 1980 when street renovation threatened historic homes for street renovations.The result was Ocala’s Historic District added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
FELIX’S The Place to Dine
917 East Silver Springs Boulevard Phone: 352-629-0339 Lunch Hours: Tue - Sat, 11 am - 2:30 pm Dinner Hours: Tue - Sat, 4:30 am - 10 pm Chef and Owner Loring W. Felix creates a sumptuous menu and gracious atmosphere within the rooms of one of Ocala’s historic structures. Treat yourself to something special.
The Veranda Gallery & Tea Room
416 SE Fort King Street Phone: 352-622-0007 Gift Shop Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat, 10 am - 4:30 pm Lunch and Tea: Mon - Fri, 11 am - 2:30 pm Sat, 11 am - 2 pm A fun place to take time out for some lunch or a spot of tea and shopping. Each tiny room of this Victorian house is packed with a variety of gifts and clothes. The restaurant offers a quiet respite with a nostalgic, timeless atmosphere.
Tea with Lee
944 East Silver Springs Boulevard Phone: 352-867-5530 Hours: Mon - Fri, 11:30 am - 2 pm This graceful, yet refined establishment offers tea and light fare. The quietest of the district’s tea rooms, this one is perfect for an elegant gathering or rendezvous. Small private parties may be booked.
Seven Sisters Inn Bed and Breakfast
820 SE Fort King Street Phone: 352-867-1170 800-250-3496 Email: sevensistersinn@msn.com Web: www.sevensistersinn.com
The Seven Sisters Inn is a well known landmark in Ocala’s Historic District. Located in two restored historic homes on famed Fort King Street and is listed on the national Register of Historic Places. The Seven Sisters has been highly decorated in the “theme room style” and offers a fantasy B&B experience.
historic buildings in the Fort King Street district of Ocala
Ocala’s Historic Fort King Street Walking Tour Tour this charming neighborhood on foot. The walking tour brochure can be purchased at the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce/Visitor’s Center for $1. The tour offers information featuring 28 historic homes.The brochure is produced by the Historic Ocala Preservation Society (HOPS).
Information: 352-351-1861 www.historicocala.org
Brick City Park & Discovery Science Center 1211 Southeast Twenty-Second Road, Ocala Phone: 352-629-8358 For a different type of discovery, head to this scenic park. In addition to playing fields the park features hiking and walking trails, picnic tables, a children’s playground, and the Discovery Science Center which is a science museum with an emphasis on physics, astronomy, meteorology, and human physiology interactive exhibits.
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Nature and culture commingle in this eastern section of Ocala, one of Florida’s original tourism destinations. Silver Springs is the largest artesian spring in the world and is the headwater of Silver River that flows into the Oklawaha River on its way to the St. Johns River. The springs boasts a rich history; from settlements of the Timucuan Indians in the 1500’s to the filming of the original Tarzan movies in the 1930’s. In the 1800s tourists came up the narrow Oklawaha by steamboat. Imagine their wonderment as they made their way through the overshadowing trees and vines that hugged close to the decks of the steamboat to arrive into the giant spring bowl of Silver Springs, crystal water gleaming in the sun. You may choose to follow the same path in kayak, canoe, or river tour. You are likely to come upon families of wild rhesus monkeys, catch a glimpse of an alligator, and you’re sure to be amazed by the numerous water birds along the way. Today Silver Springs hosts many attractions, including glass bottom boats, zoo, and a concert series featuring national performers. Wild Waters theme park, next door to Silver Springs is a nine acre family water park. To the south is the more tranquil Silver River State Park. The Silver Springs community is home to the Appleton Museum of Art, the Ocala Civic Theater and Pioneer Gardens. Head north or east into the Ocala National Forest with its wealth of opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing and swimming.
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Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Hours: Tue - Sat 10 am –5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day Phone: 352-291-4455 Web: appletonmuseum.org The Appleton Museum of Art, originally built to display and preserve the collection of the late Arthur I. Appleton, has grown into one of the South’s premier art repositories and education centers. An architectural tour de force in Italian travertine marble, the Appleton has been a regional landmark for more than 20 years as well as a vibrant cultural center offering outstanding exhibitions, lectures, films, workshops, trips and tours, concerts, school-related programs and volunteer opportunities. With a permanent collection of more than 16,000 objects and 35,000 square-feet of gallery space, the Appleton is also one of the largest art museums in Florida. Galleries are arranged around an interior courtyard and fountain with African, American, Ancient, Asian, Contemporary, European, Islamic and Pre-Columbian collections. The Appleton also features a two-story, 4,000 square-foot gallery for special exhibitions which, in recent years, have showcased the works of Picasso, Matisse, Monet, and Rembrandt among others, as well as iconic displays featuring Princess Diana’s designer gowns and the pioneering work of the “Grandfather of Underwater Photography,” Bruce Mozert.
The Appleton Museum of Art is the focal point of the Appleton Cultural Center, a 44-acre complex which also includes the Ocala Civic Theatre and the Pioneer Garden Club. The Pioneer Garden Club hosts gatherings of the Camellia Society, gala events and weddings.
Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Phone: 352-236-2274, Mon - Fri 10 am - 5:30 pm Web: OcalaCivicTheatre.com The Ocala Civic Theatre presents professional-quality, live productions at an affordable price. Ocala Civic Theatre produces more than twelve fully-staged productions each season, in addition to hosting touring companies. The Theatre offers a year-round education program that reaches over 1000 students each year. Both skills classes and performance classes are offered to students ages 4-18. This volunteer-based organization is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves more than 50,000 Marion, Citrus and Lake County residents each season.
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Ocala SILVER RIVER STATE PARK
1425 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala Directions: The park is on SR 35 1 mile south of SR 40 Phone: 352-236-7148 Web: floridastateparks.org/silverriver Day Hours: 8 am - Sunset daily Admission: $4.00/vehicle; $1.00/person for cyclists & pedestrians Cabin and Camping Reservations: Reserve America 800-326-3521 Silver River is a tranquil park downstream from the headwaters of the Silver River. Smaller springs continue to feed into the river and the water is crystal clear. Activities include hiking and biking through various ecosystems, taking a canoe or kayak out on the river, and enjoying the wealth of wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. Nature lovers hope for a glimpse of the coyotes, bobcats, black bear, fox, deer and wide variety of birds. It is a 5,000 acre oasis of tranquility. The Park is also home to the Pioneer “Cracker” Settlement and the Silver River Museum and Environmental Center. The complex includes a number of farm buildings; smithy, church, residence and a 1930s one-room schoolhouse used by African-American students during segregration. The Center is operated jointly with the Marion County Public School system and provides all 4th and 7th graders in the county an exciting blend of natural and cultural hands-on education with the goal of promoting good stewardship of the environment. The Museum is open to the public on weekends, holidays, and summers with a $2.00 admission fee. Facilities at Silver River include a canoe and kayak launch area, picnic sites and day use pavilions, playground and 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Sandhill Pine, Oak Hammock, Cyprus Swamps and Hardwood Mesa are some of the ecosystems that one can wander through. Two of the trails go down to the river and offer pristine views and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
CABINS AND CAMPING Spacious RV and tent sites are available with electricity, water, picnic table, fire ring and standup barbecue grill. 10 luxury cabins each sleep up to six. Reserve as far in advance as possible for weekend rentals and camping. FESTIVALS AND PROGRAMS “Ocali Days” are held the second weekend of November. The cane syrup grinder is put into action and festival exhibitors and demonstrators step back into time and offer a glimpse into Old Florida in the 1800’s. Ranger programs include bird walks, stargazing with the Ocala Astronomy Club, guided Cracker Village Tour and sometimes a live animal (alligator, gopher tortoise, snake, etc.) talk. “Friends of Silver River State Park” puts on Phantoms in the Park each October. The Ocali Storytelling guild provides excellent spooky stories in a Halloween atmosphere. Pancakes in the Park is held twice a year and the CSO volunteers cook up a great breakfast with the band “Sweetwater Bluegrass” playing in the background.
The Museum includes ancient fossils, geologic and environmental displays. Fully screened wraparound porch at one of the park’s ten luxury cabins. The Silver River flows crystal clear between wooded banks.
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RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK 19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd., Dunnellon, Florida 34432 Phone: 352-465-8555 Campground: 352-465-8550 Web: floridastateparks.org/rainbowsprings/ As with most springs in Florida, water temperature is constant year round, offering swimmers a chance to immerse themselves into the crystal waters any time of year. Rainbow Springs also offers river kayaking (canoe and kayak rentals are available in the park), nature trails, gardens, and plenty of birding opportunities. Camping is closed until December 2008 for renovations. Contact the Park for more information. Archaeological evidence indicates that people have been using this spring for nearly 10,000 years. Rainbow Springs is Florida’s fourth largest spring and, from the 1930s through the 1970s, was the site of a popular, privately-owned attraction. The Rainbow River is popular for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. For large gatherings, private pavilions can be reserved. Tubing is not allowed in the headsprings area of the park, but tubers can launch at nearby K.P. Hole County Park.
RAINBOW SPRINGS by Lars Anderson Description The water of this spring run seems more clear and blue than most– probably because of the wide open canopy which allows plenty of sunshine, and the white sand bottom–so you’ll see lots of fish and plenty of healthy eel grass meadows. There are also many waterbirds (including an unusually large number of cormorants and wood ducks). A couple of families of otters make the odds pretty good for sightings. River Lore For well over a century, as adventurers and nature lovers beat a path to the shores of nearby Silver Spring, her sister spring, the Rainbow, went relatively unnoticed. This is surprising when you consider that it’s one of Florida’s largest springs, gushing an average of 763 cubic feet per second. Maybe it’s the name. The Indians called it Wekiwa, which simply meant “the spring of water.” This seemingly uninspired name was as common in the lexicon of Florida’s natives as the name “Blue Springs” is today. When white settlers displaced the Indians, they changed the springs name to…you guessed it, Blue Springs. In 1890, when the area became ground zero for Florida’s huge phosphate boom, a health resort with a large hotel was built on the high slope overlooking the spring basin. Among other things, the resort offered boat rentals and passenger steamboat service to Dunnellon a few miles downstream. In 1937 promoters decided to give this beautiful spring an identity of its own and renamed it Rainbow. But, the change didn’t come easy. Even today, you’ll still find many locals who call the river Blue Run. In 1950, the hotel was destroyed by fire. Ten years later, the spring caught the attention of two mega-corporations–S & H Greenstamps and Holiday Inn–who bought 55 acres around the head spring. The hotel was rebuilt and the property was developed into a full scale tourist attraction, complete with river boat rides and log rafts. They even offered river tours in a small, air conditioned submarine! The park closed in 1974 and, after sitting idle for 15 years, was bought by the state. Volunteers from the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park helped clean the area for over a year, removing tons of debris left from theme park days. Rainbow Springs State Park opened in 1995. Paddling the River High, dry banks along most of the river bank have allowed property owners to build homes close to the water. But, with it’s exceptionally clear, blue waters and lots of birds and other wildlife, the Rainbow is still a beautiful paddle. The first leg of the trip is a paddle up to the spring head against a moderate current. Aside from that, this river’s a breeze. It’s plenty wide and the curves are long and easy.
ADVENTURE OUTPOST 18238 NW US 441, High Springs, FL 32643 Email: riverguide2000@yahoo.com Web: AdventureOutpost.net Phone: 386-454-0611 Join naturalist, author and river guide Lars Anderson on one of his river tours. He supplies kayaks and canoes, transportation back to your start point, and his font of history and river lore pours forth as clear and strong as a Florida spring. Adventure Outpost rents canoes and provides guided tours of 40 waterways in North Florida.
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DUNNELLON FESTIVALS Cracker Days; A Return to Yesteryear February Craft demonstrations, story tellers, music, living history Information: 352-465-855 Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival March U.S. Navy Bluegrass Band and others Information: 352-465-1842 Will McLean Music Festival April 4 - 6, 2008 Withlacoochee Campground, Dunnellon Singer and songwriter contests, workshops, concerts, arts and crafts, food; in honor of the “Father of Florida Folk Music.” Boomtown Days April 19 - 20 Arts, crafts, music, and pageants in historic district www.dunellonchamber.org Cool Springs Ranch Balloon Festival May 2 - 3 over 25 hot air balloons, music, Celtic exhibits, evening fireworks. www.coolspringsranchballoonclassic.com Jazzup Dunnellon October 13 Stroll the streets of Dunnellon to hear jazzbands, enjoy festival food & spirits www.dunnellonchamber.org Victorian Holiday Festival November 29 In the heart of Dunnellon’s historic district Information: 352-465-9200 DUNNELLON FARMERS MARKET 1st Saturday of each month; 9 am to 2 pm Sponsored by Dunnellon Historic Merchants Association Vegetables, herbs, fresh-baked items, plants, crafts Information: 352-465-9200
Florida’s rivers offer some of the best birdwatching in North America. Our Florida Bookstore & Art Gallery
FOOD Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop U S Hwy 41 S, Dunnellon
phone: 352-489-4708
A favorite worth driving to get to. This unassuming little family run restaurant had their dream come true when Southern Living declared their pies the best in the south. That was some years ago, but the pies are still just as good. They also serve full meals, so be sure to eat before you have dessert!
Stumpknockers on the River 13821 SW Highway 200, Dunnellon Phone: 352-854-2288 Hours are Seasonal: call in advance Small and tucked away and well worth a visit. Inverness natives Tim and John Channell have assembled a top notch staff to serve up a menu that includes Florida favorites like; Catfish, Frog Legs, Sea Scallops and of course Florida Gator. Casual, fun atmosphere.
Dinner Bell Restaurant and Motel 12084 S Williams Street, Dunnellon
Phone: 352-489-2550
Convenient location at end of the Withlacoochee Trail. RIVER TOURS Singing River Tours “Alive with Nature and Music” Reservations: 352-804-1573 Captain Jon Semmes, licensed boat operator, takes you on a 24 foot pontoon boat to explore the fascinating ecosystem of the Rainbow and Withlachoochee Rivers. A professional musician, Captain Jon entertains with songs and stories about wild Florida. Basic eco-tour is an hour and a half long, but you can plan your own trip to include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, parties, sunset or moonlight cruises.
Lazy River Cruises www.LazyRiverCruises.com phone: 352-637-2726 email: captmike@netzero.net Join Captain Mike on a 24 foot pontoon boat for guided tours down the Withlacoochee River, Rainbow River or Lake Rousseau. Trips leave from Stumpknockers, so you can eat first. Capt. Mike has been in business since 1997 and is know for offering a great tour for sighting birds and wildlife. He has certificates in eco-tourism and enjoys sharing his knowledge.
20709 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Dunnellon Phone:352-489-3114 Email: ourflbooksandart@aol.com Features a large selection of great Florida books on subjects such as cracker tales, gardening, history and nature. Their art gallery features originals and prints of the Florida landscape, and a fossil display.
NORTHSTAR ACRES
Phone: 352-489-9848 Email: NorthStarAcres@aol.com Guided equestrian rides and camping. See complete listing on page 80. photos: on the dock at Stumpknockers and, right, fire trucks await duty in historic downtown Dunnellon. photos by Sean Dowie.
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Paint Out 2008
FYI About PaintOut Events The term paintout describes an event where several artists come together to paint outdoors on location. The French term plein air refers to artists working out of doors, on location, in the fresh air. Once just popular in western states, PaintOuts are now a full blown national phenomenon. Patrons and spectators are in love with the opportunity to watch the artists as they strive to capture the elusive light and ever changing landscape. Being on location offers a rare experience to interact with the artists, share stories with residents and become fully immersed in both the creative process and the rich rural heritage of the area.
PaintOut
Since Florida’s Eden first introduced PaintOuts to the region in 2002 this event has quickly become a favorite way to enjoy and purchase art. Paintouts are now blossoming all over our region which is fast becoming known as an epicenter for contemporary landscape painting. Spring is now Paintout Season and families are beginning to schedule vacations around specific paintouts.
The Heart of Florida Paint Out April 11 - 18, 2008 Kick-off Event for the Heart of Florida Scenic Trail Please join us for future trail events and regional paint outs. Information and updates online at
www.FloridasEden.org For us, PaintOuts have become the ideal vehicle through which we can showcase our region’s natural beauty and bring visitors, residents and the press to discover why we need to preserve what we have. We hear often that your experiences at these events are life altering and profound. We know that spending a day or more here will forever connect you with this area and our efforts to make wise choices for its future well-being. Florida’s Eden considers the paintout our signature event. We are recognized for holding the largest commercial paintouts in the Southeastern U.S.
In 2005 we wrote the book on producing paintouts. “How to Coordinate a Successful PaintOut.” The book is available for download off our website: <FloridasEden.org>
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Its our goal to be fully competitive with the long established western paintouts and each year we come closer to our goal. This year with your help, we have a real chance to place The Heart of Florida PaintOut as an equal with the grandest of the national events! We hope you’ll help us by purchasing the painting you watched being created. Take home a piece of the magic, some great stories and please write us to tell us all about it! We’re collecting your memories on our site, www.FloridasEden.org
APPRECIATION Florida’s Eden wishes to thank all of the many people and organizations who have contributed so generously to the creation of this guidebook.We thank our sponsors for both funding this project and for contributing content toward this historic portrayal of our region. Florida’s Eden wishes to thank all of the many sponsors who made this project possible: Progress Energy, Santa Fe Community College, Central Florida Community College, the Ocala Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Alachua Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Cox Communications, Wachovia Bank, Shands HealthCare, MM Parrish Coldwell Banker, Florida Museum of Natural History, the City of Gainesville and WUFT-FM Gainesville & WJUF Inverness, the Public Broadcasting Service for the University of Florida. When we decided to make a complementary CD of stories and music, some really special folks stepped up and embraced that project as their own. We recognize Cathy DeWitt, one of our community’s most active musicians for her great effort in finding Florida music and getting permission from all the generous musicians. Donna Green Townsend and Bill Beckett at WUFT-FM and WJUF in Inverness have been our allies for years. While we’d love to take the credit, we abundantly thank these amazing, devoted experts for producing this CD. We want to recognize Marilyn Tubb and Jackson Sasser for their belief in this project, for their leadership and for greatly assisting our efforts. Florida’s Eden is grateful for our many active community partners. No regional effort can manifest without levels of partnering. Thank you to Shelley Frazier Mickle, Harriet Huss, Callie Thompson and Lyn White who each took extra time to contribute content. Thomas Fay, Virginia Seacrist, Gary Borse, and many others offered their knowledge of the area. We thank Emily Black and David Pyne for generously sponsoring the Gala Collector’s Sale at the Thomas Center and to Becker Holland, Beth Davis and Katy Graves for their help with the Gala and for making it fun. We appreciate Cynthia Barnett for her award winning book Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. and thank her for partnering with us to introduce One Region/One Book, the Florida’s Eden Heritage Springs Region 2008 book selection. We hope you’ll read it and organize a discussion group through your book club, church or community organization. Check out the inside cover of this guide and www.FloridasEden.org for more details about the Water Public Awareness Campaign and how you can get involved. We salute our naturalists and culturalists whose work gives this guide its images and descriptions. We want the world to recognize you as our region’s ambassadors. A special thank you to Sean Dowie for taking his camera on the road and allowing us to use his beautiful photographs. We thank Freddy and Wilma Sue Wood and Sean Dowie for being on our team, planning and producing the Heart of Florida PaintOut and for allowing us to move into their establishments during the Paintout with our “Wetrooms.” We love how our region has embraced the artists who paint in the fields, along the roads and sometimes right inside of businesses! We celebrate this region as the epicenter of plein air painting and for growing the PaintOut event. We recognize each of our accomplished artists for their talent and their commitment toward documenting the Florida landscape. Through their creative process we come to see the land in a new way and renew our efforts to protect the natural wonders as our core economic assets. As the natural resources go, so go we. We thank Anne Gilroy for allowing us to use her beautiful painting of the Orange Lake Overlook, our cover image. Our many volunteers are key to the success of our PaintOut celebration. Thanks to each of you! The Heart of Florida Scenic Trail Guide was designed and produced by Stewart Thomas (Palmstone Studio), Co Director of Florida’s Eden and our organization’s fine Creative Director. All credit for the look and feel of this product goes to him. Tremendous credit goes to Jacquelyne Collett who has been wearing multiple hats and accomplishing everything from gathering sites, working with our communities, coordinating our membership and trying hard to manage our office...all at the same time! We are very grateful to Peg Richardson for joining our small staff at this time and offering her expertise as Organizational Development Director. Thanks to Bill Triplett for his calm expertise in producing the maps for the guide.We thank our Membership for their continued support and work. I must add that I have been amazed by the continued assistance of so many who have stepped up to help me at every step along the way. Thank You All, Annie W. Pais, President, Florida’s Eden
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FINE ART PAINTINGS • SCULPTURE 123 E. Court St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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ANNIE W. PAIS, President, Co-Director STEWART J.THOMAS, Co-Director, Creative Director PEG RICHARDSON, Organizational Development Director JACQUELYNE COLLETT, Special Projects and Membership Coordinator ANN RAMSDEN, Bookkeeping BILL TRIPLETT, Maps SEAN DOWIE, Director of Photography The Heart of Florida Scenic Trail Guide, Heart of Florida CD, and Heart of Florida Map Brochure are produced by Florida’s Eden, which retains all rights to the material. Excerpts may be used for publicity or educational purposes.To obtain permission to use larger extracts or to reproduce any of the material written permission must be obtained in advance. Artists Alliance of North Florida, Inc. 501c3, non-profit organization dba Florida’s Eden. Florida’s Eden is a service mark of the AAONF, Inc. and may be used only with permission. All rights reserved © 2008, AAONF Florida’s Eden, PO Box 1149, Gainesville, FL 32602-1149
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The Artists
Jacquelyn Schindehette paints plein air. photo by Annie Pais
“Artists act as documentors of the land, inspiring us to see it, and perhaps to act to preserve this piece of Florida” Participant Artists The Heart of Florida
Paint Out April 11 - 18, 2008
Plein air painting is the art of working outdoors on location. While many artists work both in the studio and on site, it is a special privilege to watch work being created right before one’s eyes while viewing nature’s original at the same time. The creative process is invigorating and over the years Paint Out organizers have discovered that audiences just love to watch artists in action. It can be particularly interesting to see how one artist interprets a scene differently from the painter who has set up an easel just down the way. The Heart of Florida is fast becoming a center for plein air painting. On almost any pleasant day you will come across a painter, easel planted securely against the wind, brush in hand, set up with a view of Orange Lake, or on the prairie, or alonside the River Styx. Other artists find more obscure locations, hiking in with all the necessary items for a day of creativity. The works created by our regional artists are a documentary of the landscape.
Paint Out artist Brenda Hofreiter sums up the feelings of many in Kick-off Event for the her words,“Painting on location has allowed me a greater connection Heart of Florida Scenic Trail
to this time and these vanishing places of the Florida that I love. I also hope that they inspire the viewer to enjoy, preserve and protect the wild places of Florida.”
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Artist contact information and gallery information is provided so that patrons can continue to follow their work and activities. Many artists offer workshops and classes, participate in numerous other paint outs and events, and have individual and group showings at galleries throughout the state. All gallery listings are in Florida unless otherwise noted.
Trish Beckham 352-528-9887 tbeckhamoils@yahoo.com tbeckhamoils.com
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Thornebrook Gallery, Gainesville Ice House Gallery, McIntosh floridalink@earthlink.net
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Judith Bettendorf 5412 SE Meredith Terrace Stuart, FL 34997 772-221-9380 judi@flcracker.us martinarts.org
Eleanor Blair 113 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 Hours:Tues - Sat 4 - 7 pm 352-378-6006 eblairstar@aol.com eleanorblairstudio.com
Linda Blondheim 386-462-5726 (call for studio visit) lindablondheim12@hotmail.com lindablondheim.com
Gary Borse P.O. Box 914 Fairfield, FL 32634 352-591-0128 team_penner@hotmail.com garyborse.com
Stacey Breheny P.O. Box 533 High Springs, FL 32655 386-454-3139 staceyb@windstream.net staceybreheny.com
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Eleanor Blair Studio, 113 S. Main Street, Gainesville Artemis Gallery, Apalachicola artemisgalleryonline.com 850-653-8304 Mary Woerner Fine Arts, West Palm Beach marywoernerfinearts.com Michael Murphy Gallery,Tampa michaelmurphygallery.com Rachel Thompson Gallery, St. Augustine rachelthompsongallery.com GALLERIES G GA LLERIES
Corporate Art Source casgallery.com Flint River Gallery flintrivergallery.com Fogle Fine Art, Jacksonville foglefineart.com Ice House Gallery, McIntosh floridalink@earthlink.net Paddiwhack Gallery, Gainesville paddiwhack.com GALLERIES G GA LLERIES
The Carolina Gallery, Spartanburg, SC The Corse Gallery and Atelier, Jacksonville Florida Artsits Registry FloridaArtistsRegistry.com The Green Galleries, Apopka thegreengalleries.com H. Allen Holmes,Tequesta hallenholmesinc.com Icehouse Gallery, McIntosh floridalink@earthlink.net Melrose Bay Art Gallery, Melrose Saatchi Gallery, London, UK Shannon Roth Collection, Ocala Thomas Eads Fine Art,Tallahassee thomaseadsfineart.com GALLERIES G GA LLERIES
High Springs Gallery, High Springs highspringsgallery.com Paddiwhack Gallery, Gainesville paddiwhackgallery.com Harn Museum Store, Gainesville
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Regina Stahl Briskey 12321 NW 150th Avenue Alachua, FL 32615 386-462-0015 briskeyr@windstream.net
Peter Carolin 24 SW 40th Street Gainesville, FL 32707 352-375-0350 352-275-7741 palmpainter@yahoo.com
Jane Chapin 123 Baypoint Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 813-391-2842 Jane@JaneChapin.com JaneChapinArt.com
Grayson Ryan Conroy 550 Beach Road Indian River Shores, FL 32963 772-321-6177 greysunscards@msn.com greysunscards-art.com
Aliye Cullu P.O. Box 357522 Gainesville, FL 32635-7522 aliye@aliyecullu.com aliyecullu.com
Katie Dobson Cundiff 6420 Fox Hunt Lane Bradenton, FL 34202 941-755-0717 katie@katiedids.com dobsonart.com
Charles Dickinson PO Box 53, St. Augustine, FL 32085 904-826-3831 artist@charlesdickinson.net charlesdickinson.net
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GALLERIES
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota dabbertgallery.com High Springs Gallery, High Springs highspringsgallery.com
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Community Gardens, Pascagoula, MS 228-696-0430 Island Center Fine Arts Gallery, Crescent Beach 904-471-5808
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Alla Prima Fine art M Gallery of Fine Art, Sarasota mgalleryoffineart.com
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Meghan Chandler Gallery, Vero Beach Trade Winds Gallery, Winter Park Comma Gallery, Orlando
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Paddiwhack Gallery, Gainesville www.paddiwhack.com
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M Gallery of Fine Art, Sarasota mgalleryoffineart.com
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The Peter O’Neill Gallery, St. Augustine 904-808-1311 The Peter O’Neill Gallery, Charleston, SC 843-408-4166 Colours Studio Gallery, St. Augustine Mayfield Gallery, Ponte Vedra Beach The Artisan Gallery, St. Augustine
Cynthia Edmonds 1721 Windsor Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789 407-644-6914 cegator@hotmail.com cynthiaedmonds.com
Sally Evans 2080 Indigo Terrace, Dunedin, FL 34698 727-738-1094 evanssc@hotmail.com sallyevans.com
Elisabeth Ferber 5525 Brosche Road, Orlando, FL 32807 407-273-2717 407-232-4109 eferber@hotmail.com elisabeth-ferber.com
Ellen E. Fischer 1580 5th Ct. Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-564-2683 ellenefischer@earthlink.net ellenfischer.net
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Megan Chandler Gallery, Vero Beach, Florida Frame House Gallery, Winter Park floridaframehouse.com Villa Firenza, Winter Park Artemis Gallery, Apalachicola 850-653-2030 GALLERIES
Syd Entel Galleries, Safety Harbor sydentelgalleries.com Arts Mojo Gallery, Vero Beach artsmojo.com Artemis Gallery, Apalachicola 1550 Gallery, Kerrville,TX 1550gallery.com
727-725-1080 772-589-5454 850-653-2030 830-257-1550
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Crossed Palms Gallery, Bokeelia Shady Oak Gallery, Micanopy
239-283-2283 352-466-3476
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The Littleton Collection, Ft. Pierce 772-595-9845 Washington Street Gallery, Lewisburg, WV 304-647-4561
Nita Garland 133 N.E. 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 352-381-1985 art@nitagarland.com nitagarland.com
Anne Gilroy 185 Bakers Acres Drive Hawthorne, FL 32640 352-475-3743 aegilroy@windstream.net annegilroy.com
Elaine Hahn 1906 Gulfview Drive Holiday, FL 34691 727-945-8115 Elaine@elainehahnart.com ElaineHahnArt.com
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Artemis Gallery, Apalachicola ArtemisGalleryonline.com Bellamy Road Gallery, Melrose Bellamyroadarts.com Gallery Hector, Gainesville Hectorframinggallery.com Ice House Gallery, McIntosh Wood & Swink, Evinston 352-591-4100 GALLERIES
M Gallery, Sarasota MGalleryoffineart.com Prince Royal Gallery, Alexandria, VA princeroyalgallery.com Serendipity Gallery, Boca Grande 941-964-2166
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Paint Out 2008 Brenda Hofreiter Winter Park, FL 407-678-5139 BrendaHofreiter@aol.com Brenda Hofreiter.com
Marion Hylton 3922 NW 25th Circle Gainesville FL 32606 352-377-9845 mwhylton@aol.com marionwhylton.com
Mitch Kolbe 123 East Court Street Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-942-2924 727-942-2924 mitchkolbe@yahoo.com mitchkolbe.com
Allison LeBaron 1003 NW 10th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 STUDIO 20 University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 352-338-1828 352-281-6240 allisonlebaron@bellsouth.net allisonlebaron.com
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M.L. Kolbe Art Studio & Gallery, Tarpon Springs mitchkolbe.com Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando grandbohemiangallery.com Celebration Hotel, Celebration Mansion On Forsyth Park, Savannah, Ga. kesslercollection.com Ice House Studios & Furniture Co., McIntosh floridalink@earthlink.net Villa Fiorenza, Winter Park ldewahl@villafiorenza.com Hector Framing Gallery, Gainesville hectorframinggallery.com GALLERIES
McIntyre Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Charles Manning 1831 Ox Bottom Road Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-893-5140 cfranmann@embarq.com
Bruce Marsh 1105 10th Street SW Ruskin, FL 33570 bmarsh@tampabay.rr.com brucemarsh.net
Kevin McNamara PO Box 361 Geneva, FL 32732 407-349-5622 kevinthepainter@bellsouth.net kevinmcnamara.us
Larry Moore 2440 Roxbury Road Winter Park, FL 32789 407-222-8585 elmodraws@cfl.rr.com
Nancy Moskovitz 3101 SW 34th Ave., #905 Ocala, FL 34474 352-854-8307 nancy@nancymoskovitz.com nancymoskovitz.com
Linda Pence 318 SE 71 Street Gainesville, FL 32641 352-376-8327 lindapence@bellsouth.net lindapence.com
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Carolina Gallery, Spartenburg, SC
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Clayton Galleries,Tampa, FL
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Art on Douglas, New Smyrna Beach
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Meghan Candler Gallery, Vero Beach Beachside Gallery, Cocoa Beach Horton Hayes, Charleston, SC Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island, GA Walls Gallery, Wilmington, NC South Street, Easton, MD GALLERIES
Webber Center, Ocala Shannon Roth Collection, Ocala Brick City Center for the Arts, Ocala Primary Galleries, Ocala
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Gainesville Artisan’s Guild Gallery, Gainesville High Springs Gallery, High Springs Melrose Bay Gallery, Melrose Icehouse Gallery, McIntosh Summer House Gallery, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville
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Paint Out 2008 Melanie Peter 1003 NW 36th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609 352-372-5733 melpeter@141.com pineywoodsstudio.com
Robin Popp 310 Patricia Avenue Clearwater, FL 32609 727-442-6242 robinpopp@yahoo.com robinpopp.com
Morgan Samuel Price P.O. Box 150247 Altamonte Springs, FL 32715 morgan@morgansamuelprice.com morgansamuelprice.com
Lynn Priestley 350 Old Dirt Road Tallahassee, FL 32317 850-893-3994 lynnpriestley.com lynnpriestley.com
Peg Richardson 2014 SW 76th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607 352-332-3670 richardsonpeg@yahoo.com
Linda Richichi 38 Colden Hill Rd. Newburgh, NY 12550 845-567-0060 linda@lindarichichi.com lindarichichi.com
Gene Rantz P.O. Box 388, Suwannee, FL 32692 352-542-1189 231-386-7628 rantz1@gmail.com rantzgallery.com
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Hector Framing & Gallery, Gainesville Mary Woerner Fine Arts, West Palm Beach
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The Painted Fish Gallery, Dunedin
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Hughes Gallery, Boca Grande www.hughesgallery.net Fredlund Gallery, Winter Park fredlundgallery.com Studio Arts Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA studioartslaguna.com Brilliance in Color Fine Art Gallery, St. Augustine lovesemporium.com Village Gallery Contemporary, Maui, HI GALLERIES
14th Street Gallery, Boulder, CO The Explorers Club,Tallahassee
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Melrose Bay Gallery, Melrose, FL
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Fieldstone Gallery, Ramsey, NJ Art Forms Gallery, Red Bank, NJ Red Eft Gallery, Wurtsboro, NY River Winds Gallery, Beacon, NY
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Sawgrass Gallery, Cedar Key Rantz Gallery, Northport, MI
Julie Warmke-Robitaille 3306 SE 27th Street Gainesville, FL 32601 352-375-6854 julie.robitaille@sfcc.edu
Tom Sadler 1832 Proctor Avenue Orlando, FL 32817 407-249-0047 tsadler@cfl.rr.com tomsadler.com
Jacquelyn M. Schindehette
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Ice House Gallery, McIntosh, High Springs Gallery, High Springs McIntyre Stained Glass Studio, Gainesville, Evinston Post Office Gallery, Evinston Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia Stan Rogers Festival Store & Gallery Canso, Nova Scotia GALLERIES
Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando, FL Villa Fiorenza, Winter Park, FL Comma Gallery, Orlando, FL St. Augustine Gallery, St. Augustine, FL Habersham Gallery, Huntsville, AL Beachside Gallery, Cocoa Beach, FL GALLERIES
Thornebrook Gallery, Gainesville, FL
2020 N.E. 12th Place Ocala, FL 34470 352-351-0646 schindehette@embarqmail.com floridalandscapes.com
Jean MacArthur Tyson P.O. Box 369 Micanopy, FL 32667 352-466-4982 jeanmtyson@aol.com pleinairfl.org
Mary Jane Volkmann 1625 Northwest 89th Terrace, Gainesville, Fl 32606 MJV@maryjanevolkmann.com maryjanevolkmann.com
Margaret Watts 1114 SE 10th Street Ocala, FL 34471 352-629-4674 mhwatts@hotmail.com WorldsBestArt.com
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A E Backus Gallery Museum, Ft Pierce Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando H. Allen Holmes, Inc. Interior Design/Space Planning,Tesquesta Tyson Trading Company,TysonTrade@aol.com GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery, Appalachicola Ice House Gallery, McIntosh The Gallery at Newcastle, Brunswick, GA
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Ice House Gallery, McIntosh, FL Empty Wall Gallery, Ocala, FL
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