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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …