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Gainesville is the county seat and largest city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, and the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
The population of Gainesville in the 2013 US Census estimates was 127,488, a 2.4% growth from 2010. Gainesville is the largest city in the region of North Central Florida. It is also a component of the Gainesville-Lake City Combined Statistical Area, which had a 2013 population of 337,925.
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the nation's fifth-largest university campus by enrollment, as well as to Santa Fe College. The Gainesville MSA was ranked as the No. 1 place to live in North America in the 2007 edition of Cities Ranked and Rated. Also in 2007, Gainesville was ranked as one of the "best places to live and play" in the United States by National Geographic Adventure.
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The University of Florida, Senior Center, and great Hospitals
Well Gainesville is mostly a student based city so much of the residents are young but it's very age integrated so it have a lot of different things for every age group to take part in.
Gainesville is an affordable place to live and has an excellent public transportation system. It also has a broad cultural palette to choose from, including a rich and diverse arts and entertainment scene. Add year round beautiful weather, and Gainesville is hard to beat.
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I live at The Atrium, an apartment building for 50+. We have easy access in the general neighborhood, to the county public library, doctors, grocery stores, etc. - all within a half mile from the building. For those of us who no longer are driving, we have a fantastic driver, who takes us wherever we need to go, on the bus belonging to the building. There is a daycare center next door, providing the sounds of children at play - always a source of smiles. Our gym, while rather small, has equipment that can be adjusted to the individual's abilities, as well as a pool just outside the back door. There is also a community garden, patio, and a dining room with a chef, who understands the needs of seniors.