Megalodon is back at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville! If you’re an Oakmont resident who’s never heard of such a thing, don’t miss your opportunity to see it. Megalodon is the world’s largest shark — a long-extinct prehistoric species — but fossils, artifacts and evolving research keep its presence alive. This namesake …
The Guide to Greater Gainesville recently highlighted ICI Homes’ new leadership team and new floor plan line-up for Oakmont. ICI Homes is Oakmont’s developer and one of our preferred builders. The company is introducing over a half dozen new floor plans with pricing starting from the low $300,000s. These 3 and 4 bedroom homes, ranging …
Construction is proceeding on “Elementary School I” on Parker Road just west of Oakmont. Once completed (late summer 2021, as of this writing). it will be the newest elementary school in the Alachua County Public Schools’ lineup. But, did you know its location is where it is for a reason? ICI Homes, the developer of …
Most of us appreciate the appearance of cardboard shipping boxes outside our front doors, particularly during a global health crisis. It’s now a given in today’s world that online shopping and sophisticated shipping of those goods generally makes our lives easier. This isn’t likely to wane post-pandemic, and such steady demand is a major reason …
Looking for a new custom home in Gainesville or know someone who is? One of Oakmont’s preferred builders, Tommy Williams Homes, is debuting an ultra-versatile floor plan that fits many households in any stage of life. It’s called the Langston, and its one-level, three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout features thoughtful design touches that make it, oh, so …
A different sort of outdoor excursion awaits just around the corner from Oakmont. Located on Gainesville’s west side, the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens offer a unique way to experience Florida’s semi-tropical beauty. It’s only 6.5 miles and a 13-minute drive southeast of Oakmont and checks several boxes for any resident seeking gardening inspiration. Maybe it’s not …
Oakmont residents know the residential and business growth happening all over busy, booming Gainesville, and are most familiar with it on the city’s southwest side, near their community. Here’s another harbinger of growth you might not have noticed: new schools! Construction has begun on a new Gainesville elementary school around the corner from Oakmont. It’s …
If you’re an outdoors enthusiast considering a new custom Florida home at Oakmont, know that there’s no shortage of active pursuits in this master-planned community. Gainesville’s top residential development offers the area’s best amenities, including a Residents Club, resort-style swimming pool, tennis courts, event lawn and fitness center. Staying occupied and connected is as easy …
Did you know Oakmont is located near one of Florida’s top areas for enjoying non-motorized watercraft? The Gainesville-Alachua County region is home to some of the Sunshine State’s best-known freshwater springs, lakes and rivers, including two designated Florida paddling trails. More on the latter below. But just so you know, we’re not talking about a …
If you’re considering a new custom Florida home at Oakmont, good news! You now have even more choices for the perfect lot and floor plan. ICI Homes is introducing new 50-foot lots and eight new floor plans to go on those new lots. Mix and match your favorite plan to your favorite lot and voila — …