100 Things to Love About Gainesville- Week 2

Nothing is more important to Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors than our community. Our business IS our community. Although our Sales Associates come from many different backgrounds and many different walks of life, our company is a family that is just a small part of this community we love! With inspiration from The Village Journal, we would like to share with you reasons why we love Gainesville. Please check back weekly for more things to love.

6. The Alachua County Library District. The District recently received the National Medal, the highest national honor for libraries and museums. Visit your library today to learn for about the diverse services and programs available across the county for every age.

7. #3 City for Investors. Gainesville was one of the top 5 cities for investors in 2011 by Inman News. Investors have accounted for a greater bulk of real estate transactions in recent months and are expected to outnumber traditional homebuyers three to one in the next two years, according to a study by Move Inc.

8. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens has been identified as "Best of Attractions Gainesville Florida", by UpTake.com. UpTake.com awards are based on a careful analysis of customer reviews and expert ratings from across the web collected from over 5000 different websites and millions of customer opinions. Great site for weddings, photo shoots or just for stroll through the gardens.

9. Union Street Farmers Market in downtown Gainesville. This year round market held every Wednesday, was named on the "10 Amazing Local Farmers Markets" list, Livability.com, Sept. 2010.

10. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park. Just short drive to Cross Creek, this park is the living history of Majorie Rawlings, who was honored as a First Floridian by Governor Charlie Crist in March 2009. Walk back in time where Rawlings lived and worked.