Tag Archives: florida
Memorial Day :: Food, Shopping & Culture
Posted on 24. May, 2013 by Melanie.
First, let’s start with Happy Memorial Day While you may be celebrating start-of-summer-style take a moment to remember those who have fallen in service. We live in a place with so many wonderful opportunities – there is a lot to be thankful for. Our offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday [...]
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Women’s History Month: Gainesville Profile 2: Sue Washer
Posted on 12. Mar, 2013 by Melanie.
This is the second installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women’s History Month. Each week we will highlight a women in our community that is involved with this year’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Today’s guest post is [...]
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Women’s History Month: Gainesville Profile 1: Jane Muir
Posted on 05. Mar, 2013 by Melanie.
This is the first installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women’s History Month. Each week we will highlight a women in our community that is involved with this year’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Today’s guest post is [...]
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Review: Yume Umē introduces Japanese ‘home cooking’
Posted on 31. Oct, 2012 by Melanie.
You may have heard about Gainesville’s newest dining concept Yume Umē Japanese Kitchen. From the brains behind Dragonfly Sushi in Gainesville and Orlando, these chefs have transformed the former Rolls’n’Bowls into a thoughtful concept of slow Japanese cooking – beyond sushi, teriyaki and miso soup. And did I mention 90% of the menu is gluten-free? [...]
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{What I’d Wear} :: To the FL-GA Game
Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by Melanie.
What’s on everyone’s minds this weekend? The Florida | Georgia game of course! We gathered some style savvy CMC ladies [Natalia, Crystal, Meghann and me!] to come up with easy-to-create looks for gameday style. Let’s pretend for a moment we all have a million dollars and can afford all of these items. So tell us, [...]
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Our challenge to you: Try not to have a good time at Peanuts Naturally
Posted on 15. Oct, 2012 by Melanie.
Lucy Van Pelt once said: Try not to have a good time…This is supposed to be educational But I dare you, I double dog dare you NOT to have a great time at the exhibit Peanuts…Naturally: Charlie Brown and Friends Explore Nature. The exhibit from California is currently at the Florida Museum of Natural History [...]
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Join the staff team for Gator Growl 2012
Posted on 08. Oct, 2012 by Melanie.
Interested in working on Gator Growl? In it’s 89th year University of Florida Gator Growl, the nation’s largest student run pep rally, would like to extend an invitation for YOU to become a part of this tradition. Gator Growl 2012 features the theme United We Growl which honors our nation’s veteran’s. Gator Growl will be [...]
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Get the CMC Discount at Dormify
Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by Melanie.
We’re in love with Dormify – the latest buzz on our radar for trendy furnishings and home decor that caters to students and anyone fun-loving. Dormify is great because, as you guessed it, it’s all about dorms and student-style housing. Most importantly size! Every item on their site is size-appropriate for college apartment living; which [...]
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Review: 101 downtown’s new dining concept
Posted on 07. Aug, 2012 by Melanie.
I remember my first visit to 101 Downtown in 2008. It was a friend’s 30th birthday; the place was dripping with style, swanky martinis and a very thoughtful variety of dishes. Their mission then was to bring a new, fine dining atmosphere to downtown Gainesville – high quality dishes without the high prices. They accomplished [...]
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Review: The Red Onion Neighborhood Grill Review
Posted on 31. Jul, 2012 by Franklyn.
The menu boasts burgers and fries but their high quality food and equally friendly service will make you return wanting more. The Red Onion Neighborhood Grill does a great job at serving well cooked meals in a pleasant setting.



