It's important that we remember those who came before us and the Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville…read moreallows that to happen. The cemetery was established in 1856 and includes the final resting places of many of Gainesville's most notable figures including Florida's first female physician and the inventor of Gatorade. It is a neatly laid out cemetery and thanks to their interactive app (download from a QR code displayed at one of the information booths), I was able to easily find those I wanted to see. The cell phone tour turns this peaceful burial ground into an outdoor museum. Dr. Sarah Lucretia Robb became Florida's first female physician after earning her medical degree in Germany, where she studied because U.S. medical schools wouldn't admit women. She practiced medicine in Gainesville, Florida, serving as a horse-and-buggy doctor, delivering babies, and running a clinic with overnight beds for patients. Her former home now serves as the headquarters of the Alachua County Medical Society. Gainesville is the home of the Florida Gators and the University of Florida is not far away. Dr. Robert Cade was an American physician and research scientist who led the team that invented Gatorade in 1965 to help University of Florida football players combat dehydration. His groundbreaking formula, which replenished electrolytes and fluids, revolutionized sports hydration and became a global phenomenon, earning billions for Pepsi (who eventually bought the rights) and millions in royalties for the University. Historical marker number F-805 was erected in 2014 by the Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville, Inc. and the Florida Department of State. It reads, "Evergreen Cemetery, known locally as "This Wondrous Place," began with the burial of a baby girl in 1856. The infant, Elizabeth Thomas, was the daughter of wealthy cotton merchant James T. Thomas and his wife, Elizabeth Jane Hall Thomas. The baby was laid to rest by a young cedar tree on family land. Eight months later, her mother was buried alongside her. Their double grave is marked with a simple headstone carved by a noted stonemason from Charleston, W.A. White. In 1866, Thomas sold his 720-acre parcel, reserving roughly one acre around the burial for a graveyard. The Evergreen Cemetery Association operated the cemetery, beginning in 1890, until it was purchased by the City of Gainesville in 1944. The cemetery now includes 53 acres, and is the final resting place of more than 10,000 people. Some the persons interred here are Gainesville founder James B. Bailey, anthropologist William R. Maples, ecologists Archie and Marjorie Carr, Florida's first female physician Sarah L. Robb, Major General Albert H. Blanding, U.S. Commissioner of Education John J. Tigert, and Gatorade inventor Robert Cade. Veterans of nearly every American conflict since the 1830s are also buried here." [Review 354 of 2025 - 2006 in Florida - 23916 overall]

People have occasionally asked me why I like graveyards, some have asked if I thought it was…read morecreepy, and my response is that I can see beyond the surface (no pun intended), that I see this not only as a resting place for the dead, but as a testament to the lives lived by those who lay in eternal rest here. Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida is such a place. It speaks not only of the people who reside in eternal slumber upon these grounds, but it remembers and charts the birth of this area. This cemetery traces its history to 1856 when James T. Thomas, a wealthy area merchant, and his wife, Elizabeth Jane Hall Thomas, laid to rest their infant daughter, Elizabeth Jane Thomas. In a sad testament to the mortality rate of children back then, there is a section of the graveyard called Babyland, where infant children are laid to rest. Another area of this necropolis holds a statue to remember soldiers who died from an outbreak of yellow fever. Within these grounds lies countless stories, tales of joy and sadness, of triumph and loss. Resting here are the spirits of those who walked their time upon this earth and who have moved beyond this realm to the next. I am both humbled and inspired to be amongst their company, to hear their stories whispered upon the wind.

D. Williams Mortuary Services is Compassionate, Caring, Family Oriented business serving with a…read more"Spirit of Excellence. The owner and her staff deliver professional services that are rendered with dignity and understanding for all cultures. The establishment is clean and inviting offering you a peace of mind during such a difficult time.

My family chose this establishment because its black owned, so we were looking forward to top-notch…read moreservice, and unfortunately, that is not what we had gotten. My family was scheduled to see our loved one's body at 3pm the day before the service; his remains were not ready, the owner along with her staff, were going in and out to finish his preparation, and we were not able to see him until about 5pm. The process of burying a loved one is already hard enough and for a funeral service, there should be a level of compassion for the family, and a display professionalism at all times. We were supposed to have the service in their chapel, only to find out we were having the service outside the day of, in their parking lot. It was about 90 degrees plus, and of course his remains were not able to be outside during the service. When it was time to close the casket, his remains were rolled outside, and that part of the service was able to be done, in the parking lot. We were told on that day that a memorial video, along with pictures were to be sent to the family, and we still have yet to get those. We found out about a "memorial video," via Facebook, and it was more of an advertisement for her business, and not a memorial video for the family. I would not recommend D. Williams Mortuary Services to friends nor loved ones.

A decent-sized self storage area located in qn industrial part of Gainesville, Florida…read more It is also very convenient off of Interstate 75. The staff was courteous and professional and the grounds were relatively clean. All in all, if you are looking for a self storage area around Gainesville. I would recommend this establishment.

Springhill Self storage is a great place to do business. The staff is very curious and helpful. We…read morerecommend them highly.

My beautiful sister Denise Loren passed while in care in st augistine fla. We called all over and…read morefound this place and I cant begin to express how magical this place and the entire staff is. I truly feel we as a family we are healing in a whole different way cause the way we got to bury her. It truly allowed us to lay her to rest with such love grace and dignity. We are headed there for the annual celebration. They have a fest to bring loved ones to come celebrate together the lives of the loved ones buried there. This place truly is magical and as a grieving family we are so thankful for this place and their staff.

This beautiful green cemetery has been in business for 9 years now. Natural green burials & human…read morecomposting cemetery's are definitely not a passing fad. Quite the contrary they are multiplying rapidly in every state. What could be ore natural than to become one with the earth? Being of the earth you could unknowingly contribute to bringing life to a stately tree. Maybe you would be instrumental in growing grass for animals to graze on? Either way you are part of conserving land and reuniting with the environment. This property is beautiful with meadows, shady woods & hammocks. The staff here is wonderful and will help you with any of your needs. Once a month thy have a Volunteer Service Day so maybe you may want to help with that to meet like minded people and learn more about the green way.

My grandfather Rev Eugene Allen Sr born swanie County is why I am here OPD johntritt@orl.net.read more

Today we toured the gorgeous J. Seward Johnson, Jr. art installation. We did not go to all the…read morestatues around Gainesville; instead our focus was on the statues on the Reitz Union North Lawn. The exhibition is a collaboration between UF and the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency. The project is part of UF's efforts to increase cultural offerings during the summer and encourage creative exchanges between the university and city What a fantastic way to introduce and encourage the arts around Gainesville. These sculptures are so amazing. My favorite is the "Unconditional Surrender". This sculpture is based on the famous kiss in Times Square on V-J Day. The sculpture is so life like right down to the seam on the nurse's pantyhose. How lovely to be able to walk right up to the art and touch it! Every detail is so life-like. Look into the eyes of Monet. Sit with the Land Lady and go over your lease. Sit with Summer thinking (minus the ice skate) and exchange notes from English Lit (but don't tease her about her '80s banana clip). Even though it was quite muggy today, it was nice to really have the installation almost to our selves this morning. There were other families out and about but we all had wonderful time viewing each of the sculptures on our own time without rushing from one to the other. I suggest that should you go, do it during the summer before the rush of the students comes in the Fall.

Highly recommend this guy! He came to our house for pickup and delivery, for free! We live somewhat…read moreclose so I'm not sure if it is free for all. Friendly, attentive, professional...just seemed to be a good guy. He offered suggestions for our generator, quickly repaired our riding mower and charged us a ridiculously low rate. He is our guy from now on!

Thank You Jimmy!You came over when promised,fixed our lawn tractor.You went out of your way to…read moreexplain what I had to do to keep my mower running at its best.You are a rare breed skillful and honest.I would recommend Black Creek Services to anyone.

10/7/25 Oasis has a…read moresuper reputation in the landscaping business. My experience with them was interesting, as I didn't know that they also work with the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) in keeping our roadways, like I-95, free from debris along the shoulders. When I recently emailed FDOT, I mentioned that the corridor between Hillsboro Blvd. and Palmetto Park Rd., on I-95 was full of tires, trash, accident debris, etc. and asked if it could be cleaned up, as it's an eyesore and dangerous. I also had pictures sent, that my wife had taken, while I was driving. Upon receiving my email, a very nice lady, Jazmin Wilson, with Oasis, called me and she provided very encouraging information. Oasis would be cleaning in that area and she would let me know when it would happen. Within a few days, she called and said the work was completed and she sent me photos of the before and after cleanup. We have been out and about and Oasis did a fine job. Thanks to Oasis and Jazmin was a huge part of a super outcome. Customer service, in many businesses is sorely lacking, but I can tell everyone that Jazmin was amazing. She gets get 5+ stars from me and is a credit to her profession. Thank you, Jazmin.! Thank you Oasis. From beginning to end, this project was completed in first class fashion. In today's world, many folks like to criticize and complain, but Oasis and staff worked magic. They have my utmost respect. Here are some photos for your perusal, before and after.

This is a horrible and dishonest company! We were driving on I75 south north of Ocala when a giant…read morepiece of asphalt was thrown from one of their mowers. It went through the hood. of our jeep and took out part of the engine. It then hit our windshield and bounced off. If it would have been one inch higher, we would have been killed. We filed a police report and the supervisor assured us that this will be taken care of. Well it is 6 months later and our insurance company said that they are denying the claim. We even tried to flag their employees down off the mowers, and they flipped us off as they drove past. They could see that our car was in distress, and they claimed they never saw us! We will be taking this further. I can't believe how dishonest this company is. They have not claimed any responsibility for this accident. I received a response that said this was not plausible. Here is my response to that: As a response to the owner below: 1) the crew was mowing, not picking up debris. 2) I saw the piece of asphalt come out from the back of the mower, bounce off the right lane, and then hit my hood. 3) your mower had just come around a sign and was heading down an embankment so that the back of the mower was lifted when the chunk was shot into the road. 4) your workers denied even seeing us on the side of the road despite the fact that we have video of them driving right by us. 5) I know that the driver had to hear that large of a piece being hit, therefore, he is lying. 6) your supervisor and the Road Ranger told us that this occurs a couple times a year. 7) we have a police report. I think this is all I need to say.