There is no doubt that Dr. Samantha Rivera, a veterinarian at Haile Plantation Animal Hospital has a love for animals. As a veterinarian, her job is to care for other people’s animals, but, at home, she loves and cares deeply… read more
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Rich Blaser: A Gainesville Trail Blazer
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Not just anyone can compete in the Ironman World Championships. Each year 80,000 athletes attempt to qualify for a spot, but only 2,000 actually make it. Rich Blaser is one of those elite athletes who made it to the starting… read more
Blossoming Through the Lens: Meet Susannah Herndon Peddie
What began as a small hobby has turned into a huge passion for local photographer Susannah Herndon Peddie. From starting with just a point-and-shoot digital camera years ago, find out how she has developed an amazing eye for art, nature… read more
To Row Oar Not to Row: Meet Chris Tippin
Software engineer Chris Tippin saw a flyer for a new sport his first week of college. Twenty-seven years later, he hasn't walked away from the sport of rowing and his passion is stronger than ever. Meet Chris Tippin and learn… read more
Ask the Interior Specialist: Amanda Davis Carreon
Amanda Davis Carreon is a Gainesville native. She is the fourth generation in her family to be in the furniture and design industry. Her mother, Jerome Davis, owned a wonderful furniture store, The Glen Addie Collection, for most of Amanda’s… read more
Spotlight360: Amanda Roberts
With her support team and family behind her, Amanda Roberts has become a national champion. Knowing that she always craved more out of the sport of racing, Roberts found her niche as a member of the USATF Masters track and… read more
Beauty, Brains and Barbells
Tell us about your lifestyle. Why did you choose to integrate school and bodybuilding? I am in my last semester of my undergrad at the University of Florida pursuing a computer science engineering degree. With my degree, I hope to… read more
It Takes Two
Photos by Indigo & Co. Photography Bicycling has always played a role in the lives of Dave and Barbara Wagner, from cycling classes to 15-mile morning bike rides. But in the last 10 years they have taken their love of… read more
On the Quest for Adventure
Photos by Jimmy Ho Photography Between his four children and career as a doctor, Vance Elshire is certainly a busy man. But through it all, he always makes time to stay active and achieve his goals, like completing the Everglades… read more
Working Like a Dog
Photo by Tanya Consaul Photography After her son graduated from high school, Kim Parham was given Casey, a golden retriever puppy, to keep her company. To complement her work at Shands as a nurse, Kim decided to take Casey to… read more
