Year-round festivals, numerous venues, and a community that supports the arts and live performances fuels Gainesville’s lively music scene. Its stature as the home of the University of Florida doesn’t hurt either. UF’s School of Music is a rich source of current and future talent, and it’s common to find students bringing their studies to …
One of the perks of living in a small city that’s also home to a major state university, is the abundance of art and cultural treasures. Gainesville is no slouch in either category. Oakmont residents likely know the names of their hometown museums, performing arts and nightlife venues, festivals and exhibitions of all kinds. More …
Classic pass-times like bowling, roller skating and visiting the local library have never lost their appeal. Your hometown of Gainesville not only has venues for all three, but is the right size to access them in a timely manner. And, all three are mostly indoor activities, which makes them perfect for winter nights or rainy …
Oakmont’s slice of north central Florida abounds with gentle hills, natural springs and plentiful outdoor recreational activities. It’s also home to the vibrant city of Gainesville, the University of Florida and the creative, cultural and historic communities that make the area unique. Know what else it is? A birding and wildlife paradise. You may not …
If you’re a new Gainesville resident or considering becoming one, you won’t find a more cutting-edge community than Oakmont. Along with its convenient location on Gainesville’s southwest side, Oakmont offers a multitude of builders, floor plans, lot sizes and terrain. All those options, combined with amazing amenities and natural beauty, produce the type of master-planned …
One of the perks of living at Oakmont is the Gainesville area’s proximity to other cool places around north central Florida. Want to visit all the world-class attractions in Orlando? They’re less that two hours away, after an easy drive south on Interstate 75. Want to go to the beach? Again, less than two hours, …
With its stature as the hometown of the University Florida, Gainesville is rife with cultural, historical, entertainment and educational landmarks. And let’s not even get into all the recreational opportunities and natural beauty surrounding this north central Florida city. Thanks to such riches, each Gainesville venue offers experiences sure to delight at least one member …
Here’s an experience and landscape you wouldn’t expect to find in Florida: zip lining over natural canyons. You also might not expect it to be close to home in Oakmont, either, but guess what? It is! If you’ve lived in Oakmont for a little while, or in other parts of north central Florida, then you’re …
If we polled Oakmont residents on the conveniences of modern life and technology, most would probably give us a big thumbs-up on high-definition televisions and appliances that respond to voice commands. Remember when clapping to activate a light fixture was a big deal? We know Oakmont residents love their state-of-the-art homes, a magnificent Residents Club …
One of the perks of living at Oakmont and in the greater Gainesville area is its proximity to similarly appealing towns. In this case, we’re talking about Waldo, Florida. This part of north central Florida is filled with smaller, equally historic places that sprang up in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Several date even …