Oakmont residents live in a community surrounded by natural beauty, both in their own backyards and in green spaces, woodlands and conservation areas sprinkled throughout. Those beautiful natural areas also attract many species of popular Florida animals who serve as Oakmont’s wildlife neighbors. This includes birds, and the opportunity for a fun, new outdoor activity …
One of the top perks of living in the Gainesville area is its wealth of recreational options. Thanks to Florida’s mild year-round climate and natural resources, Oakmont residents can choose team sports and individual sports such as running, cycling and hiking, to name a few. Then there’s water sports. North central Florida’s springs and lakes …
Read moreTry a New Sport at the Easton-Newberry Archery Center
If you’re an Oakmont newbie or considering a new custom Florida home in Gainesville’s top master-planned community, here’s a suggestion for learning about your new hometown and its surroundings: the Dial and Discover Audio Tour. Also known as the Dial and Discover Cell Phone Tour, this audio experience guides listeners down the Old Florida Heritage …
If you’re house hunting in Gainesville, Oakmont is one-stop shopping for whatever you seek. The choices never end here thanks to the community’s size, unique siting and stunning environment. Know what else makes Oakmont unique? The choice of several of the top builders in the Gainesville area. You won’t be limited to a handful of …
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 …
Read moreGuide to Greater Gainesville: ICI Homes Introduces New Floor Plans, Leadership Team
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 …
Read moreNew School Near Oakmont Being Built on Land Donated by ICI Homes
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 …
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 …
Read moreOakmont’s Flowery Neighbor: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
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 …
Read moreConstruction Begins on New Gainesville Elementary School Near Oakmont