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Gainesville, Florida is more than just the Florida Gators. It’s home to UF medical centers, shops, restaurants, art, and culture. Whether you are seeking new opportunities at a state of the art medical center or are looking for a warmer climate for retirement, Gainesville has a lot and is continuing to grow into a booming city in North Central Florida.
The University of Florida is what most people think of when they think of Gainesville, Florida. Why? UF is the state’s premier university with an enrollment of nearly 50,000 students annually. Home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers, it’s truly the heart of Gainesville.
Celebration Pointe is Gainesville’s newest development home to shops, restaurants, a movie theater, apartments, and more. Construction is well underway for the new space and is drawing attention to Gainesville from miles away.
Champions Park of Newberry is one of the premier baseball & softball tournament complexes in the United States today. Attracting more than 30,000 visitors annually for games and tournaments, Champions Park (originally Nations Park) was completed in June 2013 and renamed in May 2014. Located in North Central Florida, Champions Park of Newberry is easily accessible and is conveniently located near Gainesville, Florida. Champions Park has 16 state-of-the-art fields that were built with the player, parent, and family in mind, ensuring that each and every person will have the baseball or softball experience of their dreams.
Located 15 miles west of Gainesville, Newberry is quickly growing to be the sports destination of northern Florida. The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex comprises of 100 acres of multi-recreation use and archery-specific property. The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex is a shared-use facility that combines the Easton-Newberry Archery Center with a multi-use recreation facility. Co-owned by the Easton Foundations and the City of Newberry, the facility houses the City’s Recreation Department, the Archery Center and the Instructor Training Program of USA Archery.
The archery program, overseen by Head Archery Coach Eric Blalock, focuses on training archers and coaches, developing curriculum, and providing a world class venue to host archery events of all sizes and styles.
The University of Florida isn’t the only place for higher education. Santa Fe College is named a top community college in the U.S. and is home to more than 17,000 students. Whether you are looking to obtain your bachelor’s degree, an A.S degree or even a certificate, Santa Fe is the perfect place to start.
If you love the outdoors, North Central Florida has you covered. Gainesville is so close to many state parks, natural springs, cycling trails, and more. Depot Park is a brand new park open in Gainesville, perfect for children, teens, and adults of all ages. Or, maybe you want to hike through the swampland in Paynes Prairie to see alligators, bison, wild horses, and more. Even if you’re looking for a day out on the golf course, Gainesville is home to four, 18-hole golf courses within a 10-minute drive from the city. Gainesville is home to many outdoor adventures, one reason why locals love North Central Florida.
Gainesville is home to many theaters, galleries, and events to spark anyone’s interest. The Hippodrome Theatre is just one of many venues which offers a variety of live performances, cinema, events, and more. North Central Florida also offers a variety of festivals and farmers markets, which draws a variety of vendors, performances, and art to our city.
North Central Florida is a wonderful city for families, young adults, and seniors. When you’re looking for your new home, let Norfleet Homes help. Our homes in North Central Florida are perfect for those at any stage in life and, most importantly of all, are affordable!
