There’s No Omnivore’s Dilemma at Sisters Restaurant
The Gainesville restaurant Sisters bridges the gap between meat dishes, lighter fare and vegetarian and vegan food without sacrificing taste or variety. Want the Eggs Benedict without the ham? Substitute vegan sausage. Prefer turkey sausage to bacon with your organic eggs? No problem. If you’d prefer to splurge on the real deal, that’s easily accomplished, …
Another One-Minute Video: Big Bend Redfish
Want to know about catching redfish on Florida’s Big Bend?
The Science Behind Sinkholes: How and Why Sinkholes are Formed
Many Florida residents (myself included) have a secret fear of sinkholes. The earth suddenly opens up before your feet, and decides that it is hungry for your house, your car, and your very being. Terrifying to think about, and highly unlikely to actually occur. That being said, sinkholes tend to occur in areas that have “karst” topography. What …
Protecting Yourself from the Sun’s Rays, A One-Minute Video by Capt. Tommy Thompson
Taking a few precautions can keep the sun’s rays from harming your skin and eyes!
Fueling Your Boat–Good Advice from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fueling Your Boat WASHINGTON -A fire on a boat is frightening and, often, fatal. When fueling, chances of a fuel fire are heightened. Gasoline fumes are highly flammable. Here are some precautions: Close all of the windows and doors before refueling. Frequently check fuel lines and connections for leaks and worn spots. Be sure all …
“Ti Amo” Loves Fresh Local Ingredients: Dinner and a Show!
One of the highest rated places on the restaurant scene in Gainesville, Ti Amo is located downtown about a block away from the Hippodrome Theater. The restaurant specializes in fine dining, and the menu has a decided mediterranean twist. Ti Amo is a somewhat pricey restaurant, with full size entrees averaging about $20. However, for smaller …
The Gilchrist Club–26,000 Acres in the Heart of Gilchrist County
Hunting at The Gilchrist Club is great– especially when the whole family’s involved! Gilchrist County prides itself in having only one traffic light, but that’s not all! It also has one of the nicest private hunting and fishing clubs in the state of Florida, the Gilchrist Club. More of an ‘estate’, the club encompasses almost …
Fishing for Spotted Sea Trout in Florida, A One-Minute Video by Capt. Tommy Thompson
This one-minute video will give you a taste of trout fishing in Florida–and you’ll get to see some fine catches!
The “Hart” of Gilchrist County: Hart Springs
Open year round, Hart Springs in Gilchrist County is located just off of the Suwannee River. Hart springs is a beautiful place, and is tends to be less crowded than other springs in the summer time, because it is a bit off the beaten path. There are many activities available at Hart Springs, like fishing, …
A Taste of Natural North Florida: The Truffle Cake Company
Gainesville’s Truffle Cake Company takes the old adage about good things and small packages to new heights. The hand-crafted cake bites dipped in chocolate are not only divine, they’re packaged in a serving size that minimizes the guilt of eating something so decadent. With a super-moist, flavorful inside and a thickly chocolate-coated outside, these truffles …