Get In The Fall Spirit at Newberry Corn Maze, Newberry, Florida

….laugh by day.. SCREAM by Night—that’s the motto at Newberry’s Cornfield Maze in western Alachua County.  Located at 20015 West Newberry Road, the Halloween-themed attraction is open until October 29, 2016.  The hours are 5-11PM Friday, 3-11PM Saturday and 2-5PM Sunday.  You can get tickets online or at the gate (cash only).  Admission for adults …

Eat At Cilantro Tacos, A Genuine Tacqueria in Downtown Newberry

Genuine Tacquerias are not supposed to be romantic.  And I’ve found over the years that there’s a difference in decor (and food) between them and “Mexican restaurants”.  Cilantro Tacos, located at 25740 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry (west of Gainesville) fits the bill.  It’s fluorescent lights leave no darkened corners in which to hide, sneaking …

Dudley Farm HIstoric State Park in Alachua County is a Florida Gem

When driving on SR26 (Newberry Road) between Gainesville and Newberry, Florida, the casual observer is likely to overlook the less-than-imposing entry and driveway that leads to Dudley Farm Historic State Park (For your GPS: 18730 W. Newberry Road, Newbery, FL  32669). What lies at the end of the quarter-mile drive is astounding in terms of …

Sugar Refined: Cupcakes Take Center Stage in Newberry

In my humble opinion as a food writer, there’s nothing quite like a properly baked cupcake.  And if you add buttercream icing and some sprinkles, it gets even better.  Sugar Refined Bake Shop is located in downtown Newberry at 25345 Newberry Road.  There are always plenty of cupcake and pastry choices in the cases, and …

“Nothin’ But Good Meat” at Newberry Cold Storage in Newberry, Florida

With two Bar-B-Q joints, a “meat and three” restaurant, a crab house and two Mexican restaurants, there’s plenty of good solid food available in downtown Newberry, Florida.  And there’s also some good things take home and cook.  Newberry’s oldest retail establishment is Newberry Cold Storage, set back from SR26 (Newberry Road), across the street from …

Small Town Escape: Newberry in Western Alachua County

Many consider Newberry to be a “suburb” of busy Gainesville, the county seat of Alachua County, Florida.  Located at the crossroads of US27 and SR26, it seems Newberry is often overlooked by folks traveling through the downtown.   Newberry’s official Main Street is US27, but it’s along east/west SR26 (Newberry Road/University Avenue if you’re heading west …

13th Gainesville Jazz Festival, May 2, 2015

Don’t miss this great event.  It’s scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 7PM, at Tioga Town Center, just west of Gainesville. 7pm – Gary Langford and the EOS Band 8pm – Hard Luck Society 9pm – Chasing Time 10pm- Little Mike and the Tornadoes with Sheba the Mississippi Queen   *Funding for this program provided in …

National Archery In The Schools Florida State Tournament, 2/28/15, Newberry Sports Complex

Welcome to the Easton Newberry Sports Complex! The Easton Newberry Sports Complex, located in Newberry, Florida, is a shared-use facility that combines the Easton Newberry Archery Center with a multi-use recreation facility. The archery program focuses on training archers and coaches, developing curriculum, and in providing a world-class venue to host archery events. Discover Archery. …

Visit the Easton-Newberry Archery Center

The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex is all about athletics, especially archery!  Indoor and outdoor archery events and tournaments are scheduled here year-round.  Participate or just come and enjoy watching other shoot.  They welcome beginners, seasoned competitors or folks just wanting to hone their archery skills.  This is a world class facility with a professional staff and …