Posts with tag 'your neighborhood'

Updated: October 20th, 2025

As summer drew to a close, the Heathrow and Longwood Watson Realty offices came together to support an important cause: helping local students and teachers prepare for the school year ahead. On August 2nd, both offices hosted a community-focused event as part of their Back-to-School Supply Drive.

Community members and customers were invited to stop by the offices with donations of school supplies while enjoying an afternoon of family-friendly fun. Guests were treated to ice cream, popcorn, and activities for the kids, making the event both meaningful and memorable. The cheerful atmosphere encouraged more participation than in previous years. Whether it was the promise of sweet treats, fun games, or the chance to win gift cards, families showed up in full support.

The donations collected from bot...

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On July 30, 2025, the Watson Realty Corp. Gainesville team attended the annual Our Town Favorites event and it was a night to remember. Thank you to everyone who showed up as a team to support one another. Being there together made the evening even more meaningful. With over 240 categories recognized and more than 4,000 nominees, being nominated alone was an honor. To stand among so many outstanding professionals in such a demanding industry speaks volumes about the trust and confidence placed in our team.

Thanks to the incredible support of our owners, tenants, clients, peers, family members, and the wider community, Watson brought home three major awards:

• Favorite Local Realtor/Property Manager – Jessica Williams

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Florida is a magical state full of hidden gems the average visitor – or even resident, for that matter – knows exist. Everyone knows about Walt Disney World and the glistening sands of South Beach, but for every well-known destination in the Sunshine State there exists at least one under-the-radar spot worth visiting. Join us on this tour of some of the amazing hidden gems in Florida that you should absolutely check out.

Ravine Gardens State Park

There's no shortage of beauty on display at Palatka's Ravine Gardens State Park. The park's namesake ravines can be viewed from suspension bridges – a ripe opportunity for photos. And if you're visiting between December and March, you're in for a real treat: it's blooming season for the hundreds of azaleas, wash...

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The 90s were a simpler time. Clothes were baggier, music came on cassette tapes, Blockbuster still existed. If you're anything like the rest of us, you likely spend at least a few hours a day pining nostalgically for all things 1990s. Especially if you lived in Jacksonville, FL during the 90s. Because we can't help but revisit what feels like better days, join us as we tour things only 90s Jacksonville, FL residents will remember.

Sinking Quarters/Tokens into Games at Aladdin's Castle & Tilt

Thanks to barcades like Keg & Coin – an arcade bar in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood – and entertainment hotspots...

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We miss going to the movies. The tentpole summer blockbusters, the raw energy of a packed theater, the hot, buttery popcorn – they all seem like distant memories as COVID-19 caused movie theaters to shut down several months ago. Even as some major chains discuss plans of reopening in July, the idea of piling into a small room with dozens of people doesn't sound very appealing right now. But another largely bygone institution has resurged to fill the void in cinema-lovers' hearts: drive-in movie theaters. Many independent theater chains in Florida have pivoted to offer a classic experience that's perfectly suited to our socially distant times. We've highlighted some of the coolest drive-in movie theaters in Florida to help you get your cinema fix.

Sun-Ray Cinema |

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