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Outdoor ceremony at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor ceremony at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Thomas Center banquet table set up
Thomas Center banquet table set up
Cocktail hour set up
Cocktail hour set up
Best West Plus Gateway Grand entrance
Best West Plus Gateway Grand entrance
Thomas Center buffet table set up
Thomas Center buffet table set up
UF Hilton Entrance
UF Hilton Entrance
Outdoor set up at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor set up at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor reception at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor reception at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
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Banquet set up
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Best West Plus Gateway Grand
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  • New Deal Cafe

    Corner of 34th St and Univ Ave. Gainesville, FL 3445 W Univ Ave 352-371-4418

    Serving Gainesville's best burgers and other local, fresh food in a casual setting!

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  • Hippodrome Theatre

    25 SE 2nd Place Gainesville, FL 32601 352-375-4477

    A slice of Broadway in downtown Gainesville, the Hippodrome presents musicals, comedies, dramas, and holiday productions. The Hipp and is the region's only professional theatre, and has been Gainesville's most celebrated performing arts institution, celebrating 40 years of artistic excellence.

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  • Mildred's Big City Food

    Corner of SW 34th Street and Univ Ave in the Westgate Regency shooping center. Gainesville, FL 3445 W Univ Ave 352-371-1711

    Winner of multiple Golden Spoon Awards, serving Gainesville's best food for 13 years!

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  • O'Leno State Park

    410 SE O'Leno Park Road High Springs, FL 32643 386-454-1853

    One of the original Florida State Parks, O'Leno was built on the banks of the Santa Fe River by the CCC in the 1930's. Enjoy the view of the river from the suspension bridge. Hike along the river bank to the "sink" where the river disappears underground. Wildlife sightings are abundant in the park.

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  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611 352-375-4683

    You may want to drop by, soak up the atmosphere and tradition, and run (or walk) the stairs.

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