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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’re relocating to this part of the Sunshine State, you won’t find a better place to live than the city of Gainesville and our master-planned community of Oakmont. Both are unique for numerous reasons, and both compliment each other in many ways. The two are marquee destinations for new home buyers in north central …
Sometimes we all need to get out of the house, even when it’s part of a marvelous amenity-packed, master-planned community like Oakmont. If you’re an Oakmont resident seeking a quick getaway that’s not your own back yard, we have a suggestion: Split Rock Conservation Area. Actually, Split Rock Conservation Area is in your back yard. …
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 …
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 …