One of the pluses of Florida living is the year-round abundance of fresh produce with each season’s goodness available at nearby u-pick farms and farmers markets. That’s yet another great reason to consider building or buying a new custom Florida home at Oakmont. It’s the area’s top master-planned community, located only minutes from Gainesville’s vibrant ...

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Here’s a fun way to learn the greater Gainesville area if you’re a new Oakmont resident: take a cell phone tour. The Old Florida Heritage Highway cell phone tour we’re sharing was created by the folks at VisitGainesville.com. It combines a map and an audio soundtrack to use as a guide when exploring some of ...

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If you’re an Oakmont resident who loves roaring engines and burning rubber, your community is perfectly located for enjoying motorsports and other “gearhead” pursuits. It’s convenient to just about everything thanks to its siting on the city’s southwest side, and that means car shows, race tracks, and motorsports events throughout Florida. Oakmont also is the ...

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If you’re an outdoor enthusiast seeking a new custom Florida home in the Gainesville area, you won’t do better than Oakmont. Located on Gainesville’s bustling west side, Oakmont is the area’s top master-planned community. It’s convenient to excellent schools, plentiful shopping, dining and services, and just minutes west of downtown Gainesville and the University of ...

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While many people move to Florida for its mild year-round climate, those who move to Gainesville may be pleasantly surprised by its seasonal changes. The north central part of the state experiences occasional cooler, drier air in fall and winter, which means it’s a prime time to explore the surrounding natural wonder and beauty. You’ll ...

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Chasing the little white ball from tee to fairway to green can make a great morning or afternoon excursion if golf is your game. Luckily for Oakmont residents, the city of Gainesville and Alachua County are home to numerous quality courses. But a bag of clubs, cart rental fees and lessons to cure a chronic ...

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Living in Gainesville’s premier master-planned community means convenient access to almost anything you need for work, home and school purposes. There’s no shortage of services, entertainment and outdoor recreation in this part of north central Florida. But, how about adventures? We have one for you — the Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation. It’s a Gainesville-area ...

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Want to get lost in the woods? Not literally, but in a get-away-from-it-all manner that refreshes and restores? We’ve got the place for Oakmont residents. It’s the Tuscawilla Preserve, a 600-acre conservation tract near the historic town of Micanopy, just south of Gainesville. Teeming with flora and fauna, it includes Lake Tuscawilla, a hiking trail ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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