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WORLD G BY REBECCA GLIEBERMAN reater Gainesville is a nature lover’s paradise, with breathtaking natural wonders that showcase the very best of Florida. From ethereal moss-covered live oaks to vast prairies teeming with life, from clear blue springs to enchanting cypress trees lining rivers, from vibrant wildflowers adorning rolling green hills to the deep expanse of caves running beneath, the region is a canvas of nature’s finest creations. WONDERFUL WHAT A 262 | GUIDE TO GREATER GAINESVILLE•20

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Since 2015, the Guide to Greater Gainesville has been the essential resource for newcomers and residents of the Greater Gainesville metro-region. Created through collaboration with partners like The University of Florida, Santa Fe College, the municipalities and many others, Guide offers valuable information on the business community, neighborhoods, schools, arts, culture and more. The Greater Gainesville region, consistently ranked among the best cities, boasts a top-7 university, the #1 commun

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE HERE G BY COLIN MCCANDLESS AND REBECCA GLEIBERMAN reater Gainesville cultivates a business-friendly environment, offering comprehensive resources and support to help budding professionals develop in their careers. There are ample opportunities for professional growth including everything from networking and career counseling to chamber of commerce events and entrepreneurial leadership programs. The region serves as a hub of talent, research and innovation, inspiring futur

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NEW THINGS Taking the Pulse on the Innovation Climate in Greater Gainesville BY REBECCA GLEIBERMAN reater Gainesville is unique to Florida in many ways, with the feel of both a small town and a bustling city. The area serves as the commercial, cultural and educational center for the region and thus makes it the perfect DOING G 156 | GUIDE TO GREATER basin for innovation. Centrally located in a high-tech corridor and just a short drive from Jacksonville, Orlando and Greater Tampa Bay, GG provides
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I Want to Leave a Mark with My Jewish Last Name

My last name is complicated; most people can’t pronounce it. It’s long, very Jewish and defies the “i” before “e” grammatical rule.

It is pronounced “Gl-ee-berman,” but I have heard just about every iteration there is: “Gl-eye-berman,”“Gl-ee-berMAN” or my personal favorite, “Are you sure it’s not just Leiberman?”

It has been a pain throughout most of my life, especially as a kid — I was singled out every time we had a substitute teacher who inevitably couldn’t pronounce my last name. It would
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Guide Monthly - Greater Gainesville September 2023 Page 46

FAMILY creativity T AT THE CADE MUSEUM | BY REBECCA GLEIBERMAN | he Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is named after Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor on the team that created Greater Gainesville's iconic sports drink, Gatorade. The Cade Museum, much like its namesake, is committed to inspiring and educating individuals to be future inventors, entrepreneurs and visionaries. With the goal of creating spaces where the community can engage in science, technology, engineering, arts and
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Good Pets Need GoodVets

The national veterinarian partner-led animal hospital platform GoodVets is redefining the pet healthcare experience in Greater Tampa Bay. Partnering with Dr. Andrea Caspary, their pet care centers have expanded to include a South Tampa practice that occupies 3,266 square feet, featuring five exam rooms (one of which is feline-only).

Allowing for autonomy in each location ensures that each clinic is unique and tailored to not only the veterinarian leading the practice, but to the community as we
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Feed-A-Bull – Fighting Food Insecurity Amongst College Students

The University of South Florida’s Feed-A-Bull food pantry provides free and easy access to food and personal hygiene items for students on campus. It opened in September 2015 when Director Katie Webster partnered with Student Health Services and the food bank Feeding Tampa Bay.

A persistent and notable problem, food insecurity affects an estimated 42 percent of college students, according to the National College Health Assessment Spring 2022 summary.


“I’m a registered dietician, so I provid
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Guide Monthly - Greater Gainesville August 2023 - Back to School Page 10

EDUCATION IB for ALL G The Diploma Programme: A gateway to a brighter future | BY REBECCA GLEIBERMAN | reater Gainesville’s The Rock School has sought to redefine what it means to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) student. With an “IB for All” approach, The Rock School has shattered the perception that IB is only for gifted students. Their inclusive approach aims to meet the needs of every learner with a framework that is 10 | GUIDE TO GREATER GAINESVILLE MONTHLY
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In 2009, with a little experience and a lot of passion, Noah Shitama and Zach Mclean started Swallowtail Farm. It all began when Shitama’s love of gardening with his children and his evolving passion for sustainability and environmental conservation converged. He decided to not only become an example of his beliefs but to also share his knowledge and gifts by providing fresh local food to the community.

SF Spotlight: Zephyr

February 21, 2022—Zephyr, Santa Fe College’s literary journal, is not your mother’s literary scene. With articles like “My Lard: Love and Hate Relationship About my Jacket” by Cassandra Webster and “Farts and Girls” by Ian Jackson, Zephyr seeks to open the doors to topics that many may find uncomfortable to discuss.

“It was a great example of how a student-run organization works,” remarked Rebecca Johnston, Assistant Professor of English and faculty advisor to Zephyr. “The faculty advisors did

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As a girl, Dr. Bea Awoniyi was not supposed to be where she is today. Originally from Nigeria, gender was meant to determine her future. The simple fact was that girls were not meant to be educated. Now, as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Santa Fe College, she oversees the Disability Resource Center, the Displaced Homemaker Program, the National Achievers Program, the My Brother’s Keeper Program, and serves as the Ombudsperson; she has made it her mission to make a difference

SF Spotlight: Project SAINT

February 3, 2023—Project SAINT, which stands for Student Access and Inclusion Together, is a one- to two-year program at Santa Fe College funded by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. With up to 15 students accepted annually during the Fall and Spring semester and ages typically ranging from 19-30 years old, Project SAINT boasts a rigorous program that aims to enhance every aspect of students’ lives.

“This is a uniquely abled group, but one that historically, unlike individua

“It’s like Winning the Lottery and Not Even Buying a Ticket” Ryan Curtis Wins Prestigious Scholarship

November 21, 2022 – Ryan Curtis was one of two recipients of the 2022 AMATYC Wanda Garner Presidential Student Scholarship in the country. The award is presented by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges and is reserved for students who excel in the fields of mathematics, mathematics education, statistics or STEM. An AMATYC member must nominate the recipient. In this case, Professor Steve Grosteffon, Professor of Mathematics at SF, was the nominator.

When asked why Professor
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What It Means to Be a Puerto Rican Jew

My entire life, I never knew what it was like to have a single solitary sense of belonging. I used to daydream about speaking Spanish so fluently that no native speaker would ever doubt me. I longed to feel the words roll off my tongue, marinating in the satisfaction that I can actively back up my claims of being a Puerto Rican. Talk the talk, as it were.

While my fair complexion and very Jewish name precedes me, I always felt the need to add in to anyone who asked that I was also, in fact, Pue