Monthly Archives: September, 2011
Alachua County
How Alachua County got its name. Alachua County derives from La Chua, an early Spanish cattle ranch near Payne’s Prairie.
Get Out
Outside, that is. It’s gorgeous outside today. It’s a little warm, but there’s a nice breeze blowing. The weather this weekend will be amazing. How fortuitous, because tonight is Art … Continue reading
Not what we expected
Florida wine. It’s a product that hasn’t had the easiest time selling itself. We remember when Florida wine started gaining ground, and how quickly critics were to dismiss Florida-made wine … Continue reading
As seen at the farmer’s market
Many of you requested/suggested we take a picture of this dog, seen at the Union Street Farmer’s Market. The dog’s person (barefoot in the photo) was sporting a pretty cool mohawk and … Continue reading
Wednesday Round-Up
Wild Iris Books reminds us that this is Banned Book Week. See what books have been banned and where here. Now go and read a banned book. Think you can … Continue reading
How Sweet It Is
Have you tried the salty-sweet caramels of Gville Sweets? Established in February 2011, Gville Sweets started with handmade, salted caramels. The salty-sweet combination is a delightful treat for taste buds weary … Continue reading
The Semi-Annual Bug
You know what we’re talking about . . . As we were driving to Paynes Prairie for our fun excursion, we encountered just one more phenomenon that is “just part … Continue reading
Look at a Gifthorse . . .
We’re sure you’re familiar with the phrase, “Don’t look a gifthorse in the mouth.” We encourage you to shop at Gifthorse instead. That’s right, indiegainesville. There’s an amazing store nestled by the intersection … Continue reading
Paynes Prairie
We took the time to visit Paynes Prairie. It’s a beautiful time of year to visit this State Park which also happens to be a U.S. National Natural Landmark–but honestly, … Continue reading
Hustling and bustling
Wow, we’ve had a supremely busy day. This is our first moment to sit back and put our feet up, albeit briefly. So what did we do today? We started … Continue reading
