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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Rynni Henderson | rynni.henderson@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

HOLIDAY BLESSINGS

Elizabeth Mueller | elizabeth.mueller@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Steffanie Crockett | admin@prostphotography.com

CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021 AND OUR THIRD ISSUE?!

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Time really flies when you’re having this much fun telling all the wonderful stories

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that make up our Gainesville community.

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This month, we highlight the magic of the holiday season, filled with celebrations and performances, festive light displays, and gifts galore. Speaking of gifts, we’ve compiled a gift guide with beautiful offerings from some of our local shops. Whether it’s clothes, home goods, sweet treats, or a spa gift certificate, be sure and check them all out as they will certainly have something to please everyone on your list. If you’re entertaining for the holidays, then don’t miss our delicious “Culinary Creations” turkey recipe that will definitely be a hit! And as always you’ll find our Good Times, our Open House feature, our Local’s Choice this month, and what some of our businesses are doing all Around Town.

Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Elizabeth Scott, Jan Costa, Leza Mueller, Kathryn Rohlwing, Erin Porter, Farah Bacchus, Jill Dumas, Rynni Henderson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Troy Fisher, John Dickerson, Jan Costa, Leza Mueller, Butler Enterprises, Cool Blue Photography, Herlong Mansion, Butler Enterprises, Jan Costa, Hartley Brothers Homes, Sweetwater Branch Inn, Dance Alive, Matheson Center, Cade Museum

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to all of our readers, our partners and contributors, and to this wonderful community we call home. We wish you all a glorious, safe and fun holiday season,

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

and we look forward to another great year ahead.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Holiday Blessings to you and yours. See you around town!

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Rynni Henderson, Publisher

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021 FEATURES 12 Best Gift Ideas of 2021 Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list this year when you shop at these locally-owned retailers.

16 Hartley Brothers Inc. Hartley Brothers Inc. Will Build Your Custom Dream Home

20 Celebrating the Holidays with these popular Gainesville traditions A Christmas Lights Tour in one of several communities that go all-out decking their homes, towns and yards with much more than just boughs of holly

24 Introducing the 2022 Road Trip Worthy Toyota Tundra Born From Invincible - Buckle Up For a

16 12

New Adventure, Because Toughness is in our DNA!

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local’s Choice

Open House

24 Driver’s Notebook 26 Culinary Creations 30 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Locals Only

North Central Florida

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GOOD TIMES

Wonderful evening with authors Scott Satterwhite and Aaron Cometbus Authors Scott Satterwhite and Aaron Cometbus shared about their book "A Punkhouse in the Deep South: The Oral History of 309" at the Matheson Museum. Published by the University Press of Florida, All photos are courtesy of Cool Blue Photography

1. Scott Satterwhite and Aaron Cometbus | 2. The authors of “A Punkhouse in the Deep South: The Oral History of 309”

Welcome Scenthound to our Greater Gainesville Community Join us as we welcome this new business to the Greater Gainesville Community! Scenthound is a wellness focused dog grooming service that opened in Gainesville in June 2021. They focus on 5 key areas of a dog's health: skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth. Their goal is to help all dogs get the care they need in order to stay clean and healthy.

1. Learning about Scenthound | 2. Friendly staff and friends join in on the celebration | 3. Congratulations on Scenthound Ribbon Cutting

The Art of Life! Art • Crafts • Jewelry and the ﬁnest

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AROUND TOWN Last year, the Gettel Automotive Family was able to raise $17,500 and match that amount for $35,000 total. This allowed them to purchase 550 bicycles, which were distributed throughout the community. In addition, they collected three pickup loads of toys. If you’d like to get involved, Gatorland Toyota and BMW of Gainesville will be accepting donations for Christmas 2021.

CADE MUSEUM’S STEPHANIE BAILES NAMED A TOP 50 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM INFLUENCER Blooloop, a leading global resource for visitor attractions sector professionals, has named Stephanie Bailes, President and Executive Director of the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, as among the top museum influencers in 2021. “It is an incredible honor, as well as humbling, to be included on this list of international influencers in the museum field,” says Bailes. “I've dedicated

GAINESVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT (GNV) CUTS RIBBON AT NEW AIRPORT

the last four years of my life working to bring the

Gainesville Regional Airport gathered recently

Cade Museum to reality and it does feel satisfying

with dignitaries, community leaders, well-wishers

to have that commitment recognized.”

and staff to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its 15,200 square foot, two-gate passenger terminal expansion and improvement project. In his opening comments to guests, GNV’s CEO Allan Penksa expressed gratitude to those who have “been instrumental in shaping the vision for this great community asset”. Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) Chairwoman Grace Horvath said as the community comes out of the pandemic, passengers are truly responding to the airport’s enhanced service and its “Fly Easy” experience.

TOP HOG BBQ RIBBON CUTTING OF 2ND LOCATION IN GAINESVILLE Let’s congratulate Top Hog BBQ on the opening of their 2nd location! Top Hog BBQ was started on

THE GETTEL AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY OF GAINESVILLE IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF TOYS FOR TOTS

2018 by Michael Sheftic and Merrisa Eller who saw a need for a BBQ restaurant in Jonesville. Their goal was to provide quality BBQ, fresh sides made from scratch and plenty of gluten free options. They’ve

Gatorland Toyota and BMW of Gainesville

done their best to support the community that has

are proud supporters of Toys for Tots, a charity

taken care of them and they look forward to having

of the Marine Corps, which donates new toys

the same relationship with the communities around

to children in need during the holiday season.

their new location in Kanapaha Station.

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BEST BEST GIFT GIFT LOCAL’S CHOICE

FIND THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST THIS YEAR WHEN YOU SHOP AT THESE LOCALLY-OWNED RETAILERS.

CUSTOM WATERMELON TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

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From the Village Jeweler, this stunning 6.95-carat elongated emerald cut Watermelon Tourmaline stone. Harrison Thibault, our jeweler, custom-made its beautiful rose gold mounting and set it with diamonds, and pink and green tourmalines to accent the center stone’s natural beauty.

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At Agapanthus , these handblown glass trees by Simon Pearce have become a tradition in Gainesville homes. Each is unique, made by the hands of American artisans. Stop in to see their unique brilliance and why they are a joy to give.

MALGORZATA’S UNIQUE AND ARTISTIC GIFTS Malgorzata travels the country and surfs the

internet for unique and artistic gifts. No need to wait for a delivery truck - come to her store where you can see and touch these and a wide variety of more gifts. PRICE VARI ES

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Sisset’s will make your garden festive and extra colorful this season with our beautiful Garden Art Poles and yard art that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. PRICE VARI ES

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FLOATING LOTUS SPA GIFT CERTIFICATE The Floating Lotus Spa is ready for your holiday season with gift certificates to share with your favorite person(s). PRICE VARI ES AN D C AN B E CUSTOM IZED.

TORY BURCH MILLER SANDAL Head over to Narcissus for the iconic Tory Burch Miller Sandal, a must have for all the fashionably-forward loved ones on your holiday list. Narcissus carries these sophisticated sandals in a range of colors that will go with everything in your closet! $19 8 - $228 .

FLORIDA GATORS HERITAGE PEWTER DRINK SET ALUMNI HALL Show off your Gator pride as you sip on your favorite drink with this beautiful Heritage Pewter Drink Set. The glassware and chest feature an embossed silver and blue gator head, making it the perfect gift for your favorite Florida Gator fan. $220

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Dreaming of a white Christmas... in Florida? Well, head to Gigi’s Cupcakes. Throughout December, we will offer our gourmet Winter Cupcakes and special holiday boxes to bring some extra sweetness to your festivities $4 CityLifestyle.com/GainesvilleFL

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HARTLEY BROTHERS INC. WILL BUILD YOUR CUSTOM DREAM HOME

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This Luxurious and Relaxing Master Bathroom contains two Hardwood Vanities with Granite Countertops. The fully tiled shower contains a rain-glass window for natural light with added privacy, two hidden shampoo niches with decorative mosaic tile, and a built-in shower bench. Visit our website to view more images.

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This home office is a great place to work from the comfort of your home with the ability to close the pocket doors for added privacy. The accent wall is a beautiful statement piece that adds character to the office. Accent trim like this can be found in many of our model homes.

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Dance Alive National Ballet, TThe City of Gainesville Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Visit Gainesville Alachua County, UF Performing Arts, The Collier Companies, UF Health, Duke Energy and Alliance Credit Union proudly present

The All-time Family Favorite

December 18 & 19, 2021 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

For Tickets: Phillips Center Box Office at 352-359-ARTS, purchase on-line at performingarts.ufl.edu/tickets or visit the box office between 12 and 6 p.m. on weekdays

Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker for a princess style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of the Sweets! Training not required. Special “gifts” will be handed out following the class. All ages as long as they can walk and run!

DANB is a registered 501©3 not-for-profit organization. FEID 237348157. DANB supports the ADA Act by ensuring our programs and facilities are accessible.

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A CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR IN ONE OF SEVERAL COMMUNITIES THAT GO ALL-OUT DECKING THEIR HOMES, TOWNS AND YARDS WITH MUCH MORE THAN JUST BOUGHS OF HOLLY

Celebrating the Holidays with these popular G ainesville traditions

Santa at Butler Tree Lighting

OUR

SHOWCASE

PROPERTIES

CENTRAL

FLORIDA FAMILY WANTS TO SHARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE GAINESVILLE TRADITIONS WITH YOU THIS SEASON. Celebrating the Holidays has never been more fun!

5. Dance Alive’s The Nutcracker

1. Haile Village

sets, and costumes is here again! Everyone needs

The town center transforms into a virtual Santa’s

a hero, and in this case she’s a girl! Clara saves the

Village wonderland during the holiday season, with

Nutcracker prince, and to thank her, he brings her

bedazzled storefronts and avenues twinkling with col-

on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets,

orful lights and decorations so magical, even the adults

where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal

are awed. For more information: Leland Management

show for her. Tradition, beauty, grace, and a terrific story! December 18 & 19, 2:00PM. & 7:30PM. Dance

2. North Florida Regional Medical Center

Alive National Ballet

Thousands gather each year for the Annual NFRMC Pond Lights, with its 95,000-light display and holiday

6. Butler Town Plaza Tree Lighting

figurines, music, and Toys for Tots drive. Activities

Join the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

include penguin bowling, ornament decorating, and

at Butler Town Center at Stengel Field! Bring your

carriage rides. For more information: North Florida

friends and family for photo ops, food, festivities, and a

Regional Medical Center

visit from Santa! December 10th, 4:00PM - 7:00PM.

3. High Springs “Old Fashioned Country Christmas”

7. Herlong Mansion, Micanopy

High Springs Chamber of Commerce revamped

Take the short drive to historic Micanopy - just south

their Christmas extravaganza, and this year the town

of Gainesville - and check out this elegant bed & break-

merchants are getting in on the act by decking out their

fast mansion on Cholokka (the town’s main street), all

storefronts and staying open late. For more information:

decked out in her holiday glory. Arrive early enough

High Springs Chamber of Commerce

to visit the quaint shops and cafes that also line the street. Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast

4. Celebration Pointe Every year, the Promenade is lit up and storefronts

8. Sweetwater Branch Inn

decorated in an all-out Christmas extravaganza, and

Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the

this year is no different. A 40-foot lighted tree plus live

McKenzie House - dating back to 1895 - dresses up for

music during the weeks up to Christmas, including the

the holidays as well. This graceful Victorian mansion is

weekly Chomp the Block party on Fridays, which fea-

part of the inn’s accommodations complex and lights up

tures kids’ activities till 8:00PM. Celebration Pointe

the night beautifully. Sweetwater Branch Inn

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ARTICLE SHOWCASE PROPERTIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing,

Dance Alive

Butler Plaza Tree Lighting

6. Sweetwater Branch Inn

Herlong Mansion

Sweetwater Inn holiday charm

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Come in and get your hands dirty with our unique blend of spices! SUN-THU: 12:00-10:00PM | FRI-SAT: 12:00-11:00PM

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Introducing t h e 2 02 2 R o a d Tr i p Wo r t h y Toy o t a Tu n d r a BORN FROM INVINCIBLE - BUCKLE UP FOR A NEW ADVENTURE, BECAUSE TOUGHNESS IS IN OUR DNA! ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GATORLAND TOYOTA

ARRIVING THIS DECEMBER, THE ALL-NEW 2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA WILL SOON BE SEEN IN DRIVEWAYS, WORKSITES AND OFF-ROAD TRAILS NEAR YOU. From its assertive exterior, to its welcoming interior, this truck was designed to conquer the road while keeping you comfortable. No need to worry about the Tundra handling a trailer — nothing will intimidate this beast of a pickup. With the Tundra, towing is made simple, thanks to various sensors and cameras. Take your pick of the i-FORCE 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine or i-FORCE MAX 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid engine — giving the power you need and the efficiency you appreciate on long or short trips. After a long day, the Tundra provides an oasis from the hustle and bustle of another workweek. Its comfortable (dare we say luxurious?) cabin offers available leather-trimmed and soft-touch materials and available heated/ventilated front seats. And, an available panoramic moonroof certainly enhances any ride, day or night. Stay connected at all times with the Tundra. You can look forward to an enormous available 14-inch audio multimedia touchscreen, which keeps your phone screen safely within reach, thanks to wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. And, of course, the Tundra doesn’t neglect you or your passengers’ safety. With features like Blind Spot Monitor (BSM),5 which keeps you aware of vehicles in your blind spots, and Trailer Merge Warning, which helps you safely change lanes when driving with a trailer, you can take any road with confidence. Plus, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA),6 allows you to safely back out of a parking spot. Interested in the 2022 Toyota Tundra? Contact us directly with any questions about reservations and stop by Gatorland Toyota at 2985 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609 to see our Tundra inventory in full. 24

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Gainesville’s

Santa Crawl by: Dress in your favorite Santa or other Holiday Costume and join us for a pub crawl in Celebration Pointe to support the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program!

NICOLE MULL ALLY, DMD MS

Tickets are $25, plus kid-friendly food donations.

December 11th 2021@ 7pm

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In Front Of The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Jan Costa: “Committed to a real, functioning, local & sustainable meat program.” FEEDING OUR COMMUNITY FROM WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY EACH WEEKEND JAN COSTA WAKES UP AROUND 5 AM SATURDAY MORNING, TO GET READY FOR THE HAILE PLANTATION FARMERS MARKET AND HIS CUSTOMERS ARE THERE AND WAITING FOR HIM. Jan sees people every day taking back control of their own food system, “They are learning, they do not need mega farms or stores to eat.” And Jan has become for many Gainesville residents, the local vendor of locally grown food done right. In 2009, the Florida Fresh Meat Company was born and has grown and blossomed into a thriving family of local sustainable farms now called, The Florida Fresh Family of Farms. In fact this start-up local grass-fed beef company has grown into the largest independent “one stop shop” of local sustainable proteins. And did you know that those farms operate chemical, hormone and antibiotic free? Most farms that ask to join this group are rejected because they do not produce the high-quality livestock Jan requires. And those who do qualify, must adhere to very strict feed programs and principles, which include no pesticides, no hormones or antibiotics, clean healthy feed and for cattle, an all grass fed and finished program. For Jan everything The Florida Fresh Meat Company does is in its own backyard. “We are locally sustainable and since the pandemic, for many of our customers, we are forever more the only way they buy their proteins.”

ARTICLE LEZA MUELLER & JAN COSTA | PHOTOGRAPHY JAN COSTA

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Lemon & Herb Roasted Turkey INGREDIENTS + One 12 to 14 pound turkey

ROASTING DIRECTIONS Remove the turkey from the fridge 90

+ kosher salt and freshly ground

minutes before roasting. Preheat oven to

black pepper

450 degrees F. Season turkey again with

+ 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh

salt and pepper. Put parsley and thyme

oregano, parsley, tarragon

sprigs in the cavity with lemon and shallot

+ 1 tablespoon ground sumac, finely

halves. Put the carrots, celery and onions

minced fresh thyme

in the bottom of a roasting pan fitted with

+ 1 teaspoon finely minced shallots

a roasting rack. Add 1 cup water to pan.

+ Grated zest of 6 lemons

Baste the turkey with the pan drippings

+ 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

every 30 minutes, until the thickest part

+ Twenty-four hours before cooking your

of the leg registers an internal tempera-

turkey, season the inside and out of the

ture of 155 degrees F, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

bird with salt and pepper

Allow the bird to rest, tented with foil, for

+ Grind the oregano, parsley, tarragon,

at least 1 hour before carving. The tem-

sumac, thyme, shallots and lemon

perature will rise to about 165 degrees F

zest together

during resting. Pour pan drippings into

+ Add olive oil to form a paste, spread

saucepan, set pan over medium high heat

mixture all around the inside and outside

and cook until reduced by one half. Stir

of the turkey.

in the butter until melted. Pour drippings

+ Refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours.

over carved turkey. Enjoy!

+ Roasting + Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper + 10 sprigs of fresh parsley and thyme + 3 lemons and 1 shallot halved + 3 carrots, 2 celery stalks and 1 onion roughly chopped + water for stock + 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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GIVING BACK

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are. —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

Anna Sarol

otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

City Lifestyle Gainesville | December 2021

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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DECEMBER

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BETWEEN OCT 1ST AND JAN 1ST

9-10

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MATHESON HISTORY MUSEUM

pm - 11:00 pm

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR WITH SWEETWATER BRANCH INN, MAGNOLIA PLANTATION BED & BREAKFAST AND LAUREL OAK INN

Heartwood Soundstage

+ Thursday December 9 @ 8:00

Matheson History Museum Online

Ghost-note (outdoor show)

When you join the Matheson History

Funk superstars Ghost-note return

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is back! On December 11th attend-

January 1st, your membership will

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ees will be able to tour four Victorian

be active through January 1st, 2023.

Puppy) and Mono Neon (Prince).

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+ Friday, December 10th @ 8:00

Breakfast District – 1867 Matheson

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pm- 11:00 pm

House,

tion of our collective history.

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Inn, Laurel Oak Inn, Magnolia

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Plantation Bed & Breakfast – plus

decades, Rising Appalachia have

the Matheson History Museum and

merged multiple global music influ-

Tison Tool Barn. Tickets are $15.

5pm - 7:30pm

Gainesville’s cherished holiday event

Sweetwater

Branch

ences with their own southern roots.

BUILD A HOUSE FOR THE HOUSE

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

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fun while you decorate a gingerbread

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house with your friends.For more infor-

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mation, please contact Sherry Houston

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Five favorites places that bring me learning, connection, and happiness in Gainesville, with Jill Dumas I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT SERVING AND

I GREW UP ON THE EAST SIDE OF GAINESVILLE, GRADUATED

FROM

THE

UNIVERSITY

FLORIDA, AND RAISED MY FOUR CHILDREN HERE, SO WHEN GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

CONNECTING MY COMMUNITY. I LOVE TO UTILIZE MY UNIQUE BRAND OF CREATIVITY TO BRING JOY TO OTHERS.

MAGAZINE ASKED ME TO CHOOSE MY FIVE FAVORITE PLACES IT WAS QUITE A CHALLENGE TO NARROW IT DOWN. As a Realtor, I’m committed to educating and empowering my customers.

Unive rsit y Club:

The first Friday of every month you can find me in the audience upstairs shaking my tambourine and singing along to the fabulous show tunes and popular favorites performed by John L and the UC Piano Bar singers.

ARTICLE JILL DUMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY STEFFANIE CROCKETT

M orningside N at ure

C ent er an d Living Hist or y Farm:

E ast E n d E at er y:

Thirteen years ago when my children were toddlers,

I’ve been coming here since I was a kid to walk the

owner Sandra Carlisi had the great sense to create

trails and watch the wildlife, but the living History

a small play area in the restaurant. The kids are

Farm is my favorite! The incredible staff makes

grown now but I’m still a regular because the food

exploring life on an 1870s homestead come alive.

is always outstanding.

H ardb ack C af e:

It may be in a different location from where it began

Po fahl St u dios:

Anyone that knows me knows I love to dance. I took

in 1989, but the legendary Hardback Cafe is still

lessons here at the Official School of the Dance

alive and kickin’ in the heart of Gainesville. Owner

Alive National Ballet while I was growing up and

Alan Bushnell welcomes a variety of live music, with

my daughter still attends. A true community trea-

some theater, performance art, and social therapy

sure and the very definition of a family business.

mixed in to create an experience like no other.

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Jill can be reached at jilldumas@bosshardtrealty.com.

You are the foundation of our success–

Thank You for Everything in 2021! The doors of our Gainesville office opened July 2021, and the months since have been nothing short of amazing. Through the continued support and encouragment of our customers, friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, we’re happy to say that this year has been one of both growth and success. We’re proud to call Gainesville home, and it is because of you that we are able to inspire newcomers to fall in love with our area and community. We cannot thank you enough and we look forward to continuing to help you meet your real estate goals in 2022!