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Area Info
Northern Florida is the "quiet" part of the state, untouched by much of the frenetic development of the South and the Atlantic Coast. Here, the emphasis is on Florida's rich legacy of natural beauty, and the different ways of experiencing it: boating, canoeing, hiking and camping, cycling, and bird-watching are popular leisure activities. But that doesn't mean Northern Florida is devoid of more fast-paced excitement: the chief city, Gainesville, is home to the University of Florida, a sports mecca that boasts national championship teams in several sports. Gainesville also serves as the cultural center for the area, and is home to acclaimed galleries and theater groups.
The Gulf Coast of this region, the northern part of what is known as "the Nature Coast," is one of the most sparsely populated—and best preserved—areas of Florida. Vast wetlands near the coast provide habitat and nurseries for birds and other species. Winding through this part of the state is the famed Suwannee River.
Articles
Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News
NASA renews contract with Jones Edmunds
Mar 18, 2010 3:49 am
By Julie Unger Correspondent NASA has renewed its engineering contract with Gainesville-based Jones Edmunds & Associates Inc. for the fourth time.
Cade Foundation seeks applicants for entrepreneur award
Mar 18, 2010 3:49 am
By Anthony Clark Business editor The Cade Museum Foundation is offering $50,000 to help an entrepreneur turn an innovative concept into a productive company.
Mar 18, 2010 2:49 am
By Jim Harvin Correspondent A year ago, UFs defense was almost an afterthought going into spring practice. The defending national champion Gators returned their top 22 players on defense, so it was ju...
Summer job fair is Thursday at UF
Mar 18, 2010 2:49 am
By Jason Townsend-Rogers Correspondent Finding a job has proven extremely difficult for everyone these days, a fact well documented by news reports and official statistics. College students are unders...
Leadon Cooper's votes may be key to mayor's race
Mar 18, 2010 12:49 am
By Chad Smith Staff writer Between now and the April 13 runoff for Gainesville mayor, contenders Craig Lowe and Don Marsh will be vying for the 2,523 votes that went to the third-place candidate, Moni...
Area organizations shows off summer programs
Mar 17, 2010 11:19 pm
By Danielle Hipps Correspondent Representatives from area organizations, including O2B Kids, YMCA Camp McConnell and Oak Hall School, will gather at the Summer Activities Fair Saturday to show Gainesv...
Cade Foundation seeks applicants for entrepreneur award
Mar 17, 2010 9:19 pm
By Anthony Clark Business editor The Cade Museum Foundation is offering $50,000 to help an entrepreneur turn an innovative concept into a productive company. But first the foundation needs application...
Blog: Bracket shows UF losing to BYU in academics
Mar 17, 2010 8:19 pm
This article links to a post on Nathan Crabbe's Chalkboard Blog at http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/2010/03/academic-bracket-shows-uf-losing-to-byu/
A day after door-to-door warnings, man charged with violating sales ordinances
Mar 17, 2010 4:19 pm
By Karen Voyles Staff writer Just a day after the Alachua County Sheriff's Office issued a cautionary reminder about door-to-door magazine sales, a man went to jail for allegedly trying to sell subscr...
UF Pro Day: Live updates from Florida Field
Mar 17, 2010 3:49 pm
By Ray FitzGerald Sun Correspondent The Swamp is wet, there are a few hundred fans in the stands and there is a rumor that players might not run 40-yard dashes on the wet field. (Rob C. Witzel / Staff...
