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 …
If you’re a recent resident at Oakmont, or someone considering the move, you might not know that one of Florida’s iconic attractions is less than hour away. That’s right — a quick jaunt south on Interstate 75 and you can enjoy a slice of Florida’s tourism history. We don’t mean the mega-worlds in Orlando, although …
If you live in Oakmont or soon will, you likely know your hometown of Gainesville, Florida, is the hometown of the University of Florida. This major public university is a player statewide, nationwide and around the world on many fronts, be they educational, service or research-oriented. But you might not know “UF,” as it’s popularly …
The University of Florida recently earned noteworthy acclaim in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges for 2020 report. It tied for 7th place with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UC-Santa Barbara) in the report’s annual rankings for best public universities. That’s a trajectory that keeps rising for the school. But UF as …
Most Oakmont residents likely arrive at their new home with favorite decorative objects. Whether inherited or purchased, large or small, we all have paintings, posters, photographs, knick-knacks and the like that we enjoy. But what if you need more? Have your tastes changed? Maybe you’ve moved from another part of North America and the art …
If you’re into Major League Baseball, you probably know the Milwaukee Brewers are known as the “Brew Crew” to fans, media and others involved in the sport. That’s because Milwaukee, Wisconsin has long been home to some of North America’s iconic breweries. Thus, the team’s formal nickname (Brewers) and the informal “Brew Crew.” We’ll leave …
Ready for another in our series of posts on fun things to do in the Gainesville area? Let’s tackle nearby Paynes Prairie State Park, which was Florida’s first state preserve because of its staggering beauty, geographic diversity and history. If you’re an Oakmont resident who wants to explore your own new territory, Paynes Prairie also …
Living in a spacious, master-planned community like Oakmont, near all the cultural, recreational and educational riches of Gainesville, usually means you have everything you need within a few minutes’ drive. That includes entertainment, sporting events at the nearby University of Florida and a bustling north-central Florida metropolis. At some point, however, you’ll want to get …