Gainesville

Things To Do In Gainesville

Apr 17th, 2024 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Gainesville, Florida, is a blossoming cultural hub filled with limitless possibilities. Home to one of America’s top public universities, Gainesville is an amalgamation of talented and diverse individuals. From delicious local restaurants to unforgettable football games, Gainesville is so much more than another college city. Discover Gainesville with Contemporary Management…

How To Find The Perfect Off Campus Housing In Gainesville

Jun 30th, 2021 in Gainesville

Finding off campus housing in Gainesville doesn't have to be a hassle using these tips from Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP.

Benefits Of Renting A Home In Gainesville

Jun 22nd, 2021 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Learn about the many benefits of renting a home in Gainesville from the team at Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP!

4 Icebreaker Activities For New Apartment Roommates

Feb 26th, 2021 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

To help ease that initial awkward tension, try some of the following icebreaker activities with your new roommate. 

4 Dog Parks Close To The University Of Florida

Dec 17th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, & Weekend

Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP, recommends four of the best dog parks near the University of Florida for students and their canine companions to check out.

A Holiday Letter To Our Residents

Dec 16th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

Dear Valued Resident, Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP would like to wish you Happy Holidays! We would also like to remind you that if you plan to leave for the holidays, please note the following: Ensure all doors and windows are locked and your apartment is secure.  Contact your leasing office…

4 Reasons You Should Know Your Apartment Neighbors

Nov 9th, 2020 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Whether you live in student apartments or non-student apartments, taking some time to become acquainted with your neighbors has plenty of benefits ...

How To Be Courteous When Using Community Amenities

Oct 30th, 2020 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Follow these tips when visiting common areas and using community facilities to ensure you do your part in making the community a great place to live.

Ready To Live With Friends? Follow These Tips!

Jul 28th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

Living with your best friends seems like a dream come true, but doing so comes with its own set of challenges ...

Why Students Love The Luxury Apartment Lifestyle

Jul 27th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Many students have realized there’s no need to settle for dark, dingy dorms. Instead, they’ve chosen a considerably better alternative: luxury apartments!

How To Use Feng Shui For A More Cozy Apartment

Jul 17th, 2020 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

Regardless of whether or not you can pronounce it, Feng Shui can help promote a more peaceful and relaxing home environment ...

4 Tips For Hosting An Apartment Tailgate Party

Jun 25th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, Local Events, & Weekend

Sports are best enjoyed with fellow passionate fans, an abundance of food and drink, and a great view of all the action ...

4 Tips To Prevent Accidental Lockouts

Jun 16th, 2020 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

No one wants to be locked out of their apartment — avoid the hassle altogether! Here are some ways to make dreaded lockouts a thing of the past.   

How To Have A Good Tenant-Landlord Relationship

May 19th, 2020 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

To help you make the best out of your new home, follow these simple tips for maintaining a positive relationship with your landlord.

COVID-19 Safety Information

Mar 18th, 2020 in Gainesville, & How To's

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we feel it’s important to connect directly with you to share more about the steps ...

How To Prevent Bed Bugs

Feb 28th, 2020 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & How To's

Bed bugs are a nightmare to deal with. These pests are notoriously difficult to get rid of and are just as hard to ...

Communities With Family-Friendly Amenities

Feb 26th, 2020 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

On the hunt for non-student apartments in Gainesville, FL? Not a problem! The Gator Nation has plenty in store for families too! Whether your ...

How To Find The Great Outdoors Near Your Apartment

Jan 27th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Modern Gainesville apartments are all about providing residents with ample living space, convenience, and comfort. To this end, many housing communities feature ...

Where To Get Your College Gear

Jan 20th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Ready for another thrilling semester? Join the back-to-school hype by stocking up on school supplies, apparel, and the latest in ...

Settling Into Gainesville: Your City Guide

Dec 30th, 2019 in College Students, Eats, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Local Events, & Music

Congratulations on moving to Gainesville, the home of the Florida Gators, birthplace of Tom Petty, and cultural jewel of North Central Florida. Now that your boxes are packed and you’ve set your sights on what’s ahead, here’s a step-by-step guide to ...

4 Reasons To Live In A Dorm

Dec 17th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, & On Campus

Dorm living is a staple college — living with roommates, meeting new people, and learning to live on your own. It teaches students responsibilities and allows them to ...

How To Feel At Home In Gainesville

Dec 3rd, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Gainesville is a college town — with the feel of a cozy small town and bigger city all wrapped in one — perfect to feel at home in. Getting acclimated to a ...

Benefits Of Living In An Apartment

Oct 28th, 2019 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Deciding on the next place you’re going to live can be overwhelming, and choosing between an apartment or house for rent in Gainesville, FL, adds even more ...

Gainesville Housing For Married Students

Oct 17th, 2019 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

When moving to Gainesville, most students have specific requirements for their living arrangements. For some, a quiet, laid-back environment is ...

4 Tips On Searching For Apartments In Gainesville

Oct 7th, 2019 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

To many future renters, searching for apartments in Gainesville may seem like an overwhelming task. Renters from a multitude of backgrounds call Gainesville home and apartment rentals reflect this diversity. Whether you are a ...

You Don't Have To Sacrifice Amenities As A Gainesville Renter

Sep 27th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Many renters believe that in order to find an affordable apartment, they’ll have to sacrifice ...

Luxury Apartments In Gainesville

Sep 20th, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Gainesville renters are busier than ever — as to-do lists grow longer and daily demands become greater, renters expect more from their living space than the limited features offered by ...

Choose Your Perfect Gainesville Apartment In 3 Easy Steps

Aug 22nd, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

Gainesville is a popular city for renting because, by and large, apartments here are affordable, commutable, and most of all, available. But having ...

How To Break The Ice With New Neighbors

Aug 2nd, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Waiting for the right moment to introduce yourself to new neighbors can seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. It’s likely that your new ...

Apartment Guide For Hosting Guests

Jul 10th, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, Weekend, & Your Apartment

Hosting guests can be especially stressful if you’re hosting in a small space like an apartment. As much as you may be looking forward to seeing your guests ...

How To Get Your Apartment Ready For Hurricane Season

Jun 7th, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

In Florida, hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and during this time, devastating weather can arise in the blink of an eye. It’s hard to ...

Housing Guide For Grad Students

May 29th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Graduate and undergraduate students often lead different lifestyles, and that should be reflected in their choices for housing in Gainesville. Undergraduates come ...

Benefits Of Renting A Furnished Apartment

May 23rd, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

When most people think of furnished apartments, they automatically think of student housing. But furnished units can be useful for tenants in all stages of ...

How To Get The Most Storage Space Out Of Your Apartment

May 14th, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

You can save a lot of money by living in a small apartment. However, there can be pros and cons to renting an apartment, including one of the biggest inconveniences ...

When Students Should Look For College Apartments

May 6th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

If you’ve started thinking about finding a college apartment in Gainesville, FL, it can be tricky to know when is the right time to look. There are popular ...

Your Guide To Renting In Gainesville

Apr 26th, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Renting in Gainesville doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and in fact, it’s a breeze with this guide ...

Guide To Traveling To Gainesville

Feb 5th, 2019 in Gainesville, & How To's

Whether enrolling at the University of Florida or relocating for work, the population of Gainesville grows every year. But a journey to Gainesville can happen in any ...

What Gainesville Offers Students

Jan 11th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Whether you live in dorms on campus or in off campus apartments near UF, Gainesville’s best attractions are never too far away — the only trick ...

Tips For Cleaning Your Apartment

Dec 20th, 2018 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Out of all the activities people do in apartments, cleaning isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite one. But making the effort to tidy up has ...

What You Need To Know About Renting In Gainesville

Dec 6th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

More people than ever are on the lookout for apartments for rent in Gainesville. Yet, these new residents are likewise eager to learn about what  ...

10 Reasons To Live Off Campus

Nov 28th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, On Campus, & Your Apartment

In years past, affordable college housing was limited to plain old dorm rooms. But things have changed. Innovations in housing design, pricing, and features ...

Neighborhood Housing Guide For International Students

Nov 20th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

By coming to study in Gainesville from another part of the world, you’re initiating a rewarding cultural exchange that will enrich your life and ...

Why You Should Have Renters' Insurance

Nov 9th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Your apartment holds your worldly possessions. But without renters’ insurance, the things you own may ...

TV Guide For Renters

Oct 22nd, 2018 in Gainesville, & How To's

Part of what makes your apartment great is the activities you do there. For many renters, watching TV provides entertainment, relaxation, and even  ...

Gainesville Guide For Students

Sep 7th, 2018 in College Students, & Gainesville

It’s no secret that the city of Gainesville is favored by college students. Whether on campus or in off campus student housing in Gainesville, students find no shortage of nearby places to ...

Area Events, Activities & More Near Your Apartment

Aug 8th, 2018 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Local Events

Attending events, from art shows to University of Florida athletics, is one way to plug yourself into Gainesville culture. For your convenience, Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP has compiled a list of local events and ...

Touring an Apartment in Gainesville? Here's What to Ask

Jul 31st, 2018 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

The questions you ask during an apartment tour are equally as important as the details you observe visually. In Gainesville apartments vary in specifics, such as ...

Tips for Living Near UF

Jul 11th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & On Campus

Often for UF students, the best college experiences include time spent exploring the vibrant culture and attractions of the city of Gainesville. From a dorm-room on campus, things outside ...

Decorating Tips for Student Apartments

Jun 27th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Decorations in an apartment serve multiple purposes, from personalizing the space to enhancing its functionality. In the variety of student apartments for rent Gainesville residents choose ...

Setting Up Utilities in Gainesville

Jun 7th, 2018 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Moving into apartments in Gainesville comes with the responsibility to set up utilities. From finding the right provider to setting up a system for paying monthly bills, this task requires ...

Relocation Guide to Gainesville

May 22nd, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Gainesville is flourishing. Between professionals settling into local neighborhoods and students moving to off-campus apartments near UF, the city is a vibrant hub of ...

One Bedroom vs. Studio Apartments: What's the Difference?

Mar 13th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

Choosing the perfect apartment is a process that involves a bounty of decisions, from the cost of rent to the location of the community. But something else ...

Moving Checklist for Your Next Off Campus Apartment

Mar 7th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

Moving to new apartments in Gainesville is exciting, particularly for students who are heading off campus. Yet, there can be a lot of moving steps to remember, and ...

How to Be a Perfect Tenant

Mar 1st, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, How To's, & Your Apartment

An apartment lease may be temporary, but that doesn’t mean you should be short-sighted about being a good tenant. Between students and residents, competition ...

CMC Apartments Earns Best Apartment Management Company by the NCFAA

Feb 20th, 2018 in Gainesville, & Orlando

CMC Apartments, the preeminent apartment management company in central Florida, currently manages 26 multi-family and student properties in Gainesville, Orlando and Jacksonville.

5 Apartment Must-Haves for Every Florida Gator

Feb 13th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Your Apartment

The University of Florida is bolstered by a great community of Gator fans who support both the school as well as one another. One way to proclaim membership ...

Tips to Reduce College Living Costs

Jan 16th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

Whether money is tight or the goal is saving for the future, more students are looking to reduce their living costs while attending The University of Florida. As more students discover ...

We Wish You The Happiest of Holidays!

Dec 12th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, Weekend, & Your Apartment

Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays!

Get Prepped for Thanksgiving with a Gainesville Cooking Class

Nov 8th, 2017 in Eats, Gainesville, Holidays, How To's, & Local Events

The holiday season is all about food, family and making wonderful memories. Gathering together to cook Thanksgiving dinner should be a special bonding experience, but the biggest ...

The 10 Selfish Reasons You Should Donate Blood

Nov 8th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, How To's, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually do donate ...

8 Great Date Nights In & Around Gainesville Florida

Sep 29th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Whether you’re a college student trying to make a good first impression, a couple looking for some fun, or anything in between, creative Gainesville date night ideas can be hard to come by. No worries. I have you covered. Here are ...

Hurricane Irma

Sep 6th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Please be advised that Hurricane Irma is threating to affect Central Florida late Sunday evening ...

What to Expect Living in Northwest Gainesville

Aug 21st, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Northwest Gainesville is one of the more relaxed, calm, family-oriented areas of Gainesville. Many young professionals with families, professors, retirees and some students choose to call ...

Living in Midtown Gainesville

Aug 15th, 2017 in College Students, Eats, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Midtown Gainesville is located directly north of the UF campus along and extending past University Avenue. This area of town is the center for student life and has constant activity ...

Guide to Downtown Gainesville

Aug 9th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Downtown Gainesville sits east of the University of Florida campus, encompassing the area around University Avenue and Main Street. It is a mixture of new condos and apartments with older, quaint houses scattered about...

Archer Road In Gainesville, FL

Aug 3rd, 2017 in College Students, Eats, & Gainesville

For students who chose to live in the Archer Road area, they’ll have everything they need just a couple of steps away. If you’re looking to move into the area, this guide can help you find the perfect Gainesville apartments along Archer Road...

What To Know Before Renting In Gainesville

Jul 24th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Local Events, & Your Apartment

So you plan on renting a place in Gainesville, FL? Whether you’re moving to study at UF or Santa Fe or to raise a family, there is a lot to know about the city. Holding titles like the birthplace of Gatorade and hometown to Tom Petty...

Top 10 Places Gators Get Their Grub On

Jul 20th, 2017 in Eats, & Gainesville

In Gainesville we are lucky to have so many cheap and quality food options for the frugal college student and for that, all residents — whether they are students or not — benefit from the diverse offerings these local joints have to offer. Here are my top 10 picks for the best grub in Gainesville, on a budget...

Get to Know Gainesville: A Guide to Local Neighborhoods

Jul 12th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, On Campus, & Your Apartment

Moving to a new area can be both exciting and stressful. There are so many living options available, each with their own benefits. That said, with so many options, choosing a place to live can be overwhelming. You want to make sure you are living...

Voted Number 1 in Resident Satisfaction

Feb 24th, 2015 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We are thrilled to announce that CMC Apartments is a recipient of a 2014 SatisFacts Superior Resident Satisfaction Award. This national award is based on real resident feedback of the company’s leadership and team members.

Our five top 2014 FIFA World Cup Commercials

Jun 12th, 2014 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, Weekend, & Your Apartment

BEST. MONTH. EVER! It’s time to start calling soccer “football” again. The FIFA World Cup™ is back and it starts today in Brazil. 32 countries put up their finest players in a death match performance over the next 6 weeks (dramatic much).

Weekend Events in Gainesville :: April 4 - 6

Apr 2nd, 2014 in Gainesville, & Weekend

If you're spending the weekend locally (as opposed to the AT&T Stadium in Texas) it promises to be a cloudy but mostly dry weekend. So plan on a little daytime fun before glueing yourself to the Final Four game. Need more ideas? Check out our Around Gainesville list here.

Get your groceries delivered with Lazy Delivery

Mar 28th, 2014 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Your Apartment

We're excited to announce a new partnership for 2014. We've joined forces with local startup Lazy Delivery - a service that shops your grocery and pharmacy lists for you and delivers the items to your door.

On the Tenth Day of Christmas

Dec 13th, 2013 in Eats, Gainesville, & Holidays

We're counting down the 12 Days of Christmas with twelve of our favorite things of the season! For these and other ideas visit our Tis the Season board on Pinterest. No.

Weekend Events in Gainesville & Winter Park :: Oct 11

Oct 9th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Hopefully the cooler temps remain through the weekend because there's lots to do outdoors in Gainesville if you're not headed to Baton Rogue (Beat LSU!) This week we've found some fun Orlando events for out Winter Park residents.

Weekend Events :: starting from September 12

Sep 11th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Weekend

Expect the usual Saturday excitement in and around the Swamp next weekend for the Florida v. s. Tennessee game at 3:30p. m. Not going? You can watch the game on CBS. But don't despair it won't be a quiet weekend in Gainesville.

A Florida Five: things on our radar for this weekend's home game

Aug 29th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, On Campus, & Weekend

This weekend marks the start of Gator Football season - on Saturday Florida takes on Toledo in the Swamp. And other than crushing the opponent winning here are a few things on our radar. See these and other goodies on our Orange & Blue Anything board on Pinterest.

Florida Instagrammers Roundup

Aug 12th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

Sometimes we see something sooo good on Instagram we just have to share it. This week we're loving these photos from around Gainesville Florida - each showing a little something special (and different) about our town. Take a look at these users' interesting lens on our city.

Florida Tax Free Weekend Shopping List

Jul 31st, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

Tax-free weekend is upon us here in Florida. This three-day sales tax holiday is in effect from 12:01 a. m. on Friday August 2 2013 through 11:59 p. m. on Sunday August 4 2013.

No-Fuss Wall Solutions for your apartment

Jul 10th, 2013 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

You know that space? That space in your apartment you're like "Gosh it needs something?". An easy fix is to fill the area with something visual - a gallery wall art or in this case fancy-up the wall itself.

5 Events you can't miss in Gainesville

Jul 2nd, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, On Campus, & Weekend

Here's a few upcoming events in our area to pencil in your calendar. Show us your stars and stripes with hashtag #CMCfourth on Instgram or Twitter - and keep up with all the goodness of Summer with our Summer Lovin' board on Pinterest. 1.

Memorial Day :: Food, Shopping & Culture

May 24th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

First let's start with Happy Memorial Day While you may be celebrating start-of-summer-style take a moment to remember those who have fallen in service. We live in a place with so many wonderful opportunities - there is a lot to be thankful for.

Weekend Events :: May 18

May 16th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Local Events

Staples events in our area are happening this weekend - and ALL of them on Saturday May 18. To help you decide we listed the cliff notes of each event. Tell us in the comments which one looks most promising. 1.

A Guide to Craft Beer in Gainesville

May 13th, 2013 in Eats, Gainesville, & Local Events

This week beer lovers raise a glass to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. Today's guest post comes from Javier Espinosa. Javier is the Senior Designer at neutral7 design group a home brewer and longtime beer aficionado - who sees the beauty in beer and design.

Follow Friday - the Best of #AsSeenInGNV

Apr 5th, 2013 in Gainesville

One of the neat things about Gainesville Florida is the vibe. Gainesville is a place with it's own annual traditions (Gator sport season anyone?) there is a community 'same-ness' that makes you feel like nothing has changed...

Day Five :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Apr 2nd, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

It's the last day of CMC's 2013 Resident Appreciation Week - phew! We're still compiling hundreds of photos but you can get a few snipsnaps on Instagram.

Day Four :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 28th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Day Four and going strong. We begin the recap at Spyglass Apartments and their Aspen Getaway. As opposed to their hot'n'spicy Monday in Mexico event the team served cool snacks: an ice cream bar and s'mores made fresh at the clubhouse.

Women's History Month: Gainesville Profile 4: Linda McGurn

Mar 26th, 2013 in Gainesville

This is the fourth and final installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women's History Month.

Day Three :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 21st, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Can we just get an AMEN for our Maintenance Men? Not to say the ladies on our maintenance team aren't awesome but man oh man these men really jumped in the spirit of CMC's Resident Appreciation Week. Baking shaking and doing all things in between.

Day Two :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 20th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

It's Day Two of Resident Appreciation Week and we're rolling right along. The weather has cleared up nicely since Monday so it's time to take this party outside. SEE WHAT WE DID ONDAY ONE At Spyglass the staff got down Nawlins style with a Fat Tuesday party.

Women's History Month: Gainesville Profile 3: Patti Breedlove

Mar 19th, 2013 in Gainesville

This is the third installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women's History Month.

Kickoff Monday - CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 19th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

In 2012 we launched our first annual Resident Appreciation Week across most of our sites in Gainesville Winter Park and Lakeland Florida. We throw resident events throughout the year but doing it together as a team... as a company; made it a little more special.

Breaking Down March Madness

Mar 18th, 2013 in Gainesville, On Campus, & Orlando

Let me preface this post with saying that I'm the 2012 Bracket Winner of our office. BOOM! (but honestly I think it was sheer luck... or fluke). I got a fever and the only prescription is more March Madness.

Team CMC tags Gainesville #AsSeenInGNV

Mar 14th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

This week we tabled on campus at the UF Off Campus Housing Fair - we all agree it was the best one yet.

Women's History Month: Gainesville Profile 2: Sue Washer

Mar 12th, 2013 in Gainesville

This is the second installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women's History Month.

Team CMC at Maintenance Mania

Mar 8th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Local Events

This week we entered our local chapter's Maintenance Mania competition - put on by the North Central Florida Apartment Association. We didn't come home with the gold but had a lot of fun cheering our guys on.

Women's History Month: Gainesville Profile 1: Jane Muir

Mar 5th, 2013 in Gainesville

This is the first installment of our series with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for Women's History Month.

Celebrating Women's History Month with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Mar 1st, 2013 in Gainesville

Gainesville"March is National Women’s History Month and 2013’s theme is Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics or STEM is a buzzword heard quite often these days.

CMC Spotlight: local abstract artist Natacha Monnalisa

Feb 13th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Local Events

Today's local spotlight is on abstract artist Natacha Monnalisa.

Calling all Gators! Always Orange, Forever Blue: UF's Family Weekend Spring 2013

Feb 12th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, On Campus, & Weekend

Calling all Gators. Next weekend the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Florida is hosting the first-ever Family Weekend "Always Orange Forever Blue" on February 22nd through 24th.

Five Creative Valentine's Date Ideas

Feb 5th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Valentine's Day can be a stumper for many. What to do where to go what to plan. If you've run the course of fixed dinners and flowers here's a couple new ideas 1.

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Film Screenings in Florida

Jan 17th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Local Events

Diana Vreeland is arguably one of the most reputable (if not THE most reputable name) in modern fashion and publishing. Don't know her? That's OK.

Decorating your Thanksgiving table

Nov 14th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & Orlando

Countdown to Turkey Day is in full swing and while the grocery list may be under control – have you thought about holiday decor? Not yet? Great! We’ve created solutions for all types of Thanksgiving tables: a shatter-proof kid’s table traditional decor a color set and one inspired by natural…

How CMC does Homecoming

Nov 9th, 2012 in Gainesville, & On Campus

If you're a Gainesville native you know UF Homecoming is sort of like our personal self-appointed public holiday.

Review: Yume Um? introduces Japanese 'home cooking'

Oct 31st, 2012 in Eats, & Gainesville

You may have heard about Gainesville's newest dining concept Yume Umē Japanese Kitchen.

Put your spookiest look to work: Enter our Instagram contest

Oct 29th, 2012 in Gainesville, Orlando, & Weekend

Y'alls know we LOVE Instagram - follow CMCapartments here. And we love you too! So we're hosting a CMC-wide contest for the best Halloween photos ever! They can be: kids pets pumpkins princesses glittery vampires dragons Psy - whatever calls your spooky little heart.

{What I'd Wear} :: To the FL-GA Game

Oct 24th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

What's on everyone's minds this weekend? The Florida | Georgia game of course! We gathered some style savvy CMC ladies [Natalia Crystal Meghann and me!] to come up with easy-to-create looks for gameday style.

Our challenge to you: Try not to have a good time at Peanuts Naturally

Oct 15th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

Lucy Van Pelt once said: Try not to have a good time... This is supposed to be educational But I dare you I double dog dare you NOT to have a great time at the exhibit Peanuts... Naturally: Charlie Brown and Friends Explore Nature.

Get the CMC Discount at Dormify

Sep 18th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

We're in love with Dormify - the latest buzz on our radar for trendy furnishings and home decor that caters to students and anyone fun-loving. Dormify is great because as you guessed it it's all about dorms and student-style housing.

Video of Gator Marching Band in London

Aug 8th, 2012 in Gainesville, On Campus, & Orlando

We couldn't be prouder of our University of Florida Gator Marching Band. They are the first-ever non-British marching band to perform at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace and the only American band in attendance at the Olympic games.

Review: 101 downtown's new dining concept

Aug 7th, 2012 in Eats, & Gainesville

I remember my first visit to 101 Downtown in 2008. It was a friend's 30th birthday; the place was dripping with style swanky martinis and a very thoughtful variety of dishes.

Architecture and Fine Arts Library

Aug 6th, 2012 in Gainesville, & On Campus

Interesting study areas inspiring volumes and a hideaway location. The Architecture and Fine Arts Library (also known as AFA) at the University of Florida is a great hideaway for higher learning.

Review: The Red Onion Neighborhood Grill Review

Jul 31st, 2012 in Eats, & Gainesville

The menu boasts burgers and fries but their high quality food and equally friendly service will make you return wanting more. The Red Onion Neighborhood Grill does a great job at serving well cooked meals in a pleasant setting.

Head outdoors for Paynes Prairie Adventures

Jul 18th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Weekend

Cover Photo by Filipe DeAndrade/INsite Magazine Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park offers 22000 acres of Florida wetlands along with a great opportunity to experience nature and get active. The state park is a perfect place for a quick family trip that shows the area's topography.

Review: 101 Cantina - Gainesville's Modern Mexican

Jul 17th, 2012 in Eats, Gainesville, & On Campus

If you didn't frequent Midtown then 101 Cantina will make you want to go. This restaurant sits between Buckman Drive/ 17th Street and University Avenue across from the UF campus in the heart of Midtown WITH a parking lot - and good thing too because the place can get packed.

Welcome to UF Class of 2016 - a Freshie's look at UF Preview

Jul 11th, 2012 in Gainesville, & On Campus

Summer B has begun and both Santa Fe College and University of Florida campuses are finally looking lively.

Review: Sisters for Breakfast

Jul 10th, 2012 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

We've been talking about brunch lately on the blog and the list would not be complete without mentioning Sisters. Sisters for Breakfast has become a staple in the southwest community of Gainesville.

Nap Time on Campus

Jul 9th, 2012 in Gainesville, How To's, & On Campus

Class can be exhausting and staying on campus is sometimes a necessity! That said we made a list of places to take a rest when it all becomes too much. Pillows not required oversized book bags to lean on encouraged.

Craving Italian? Try Piesanos in NW and SW Gainesville

Jul 3rd, 2012 in Eats, & Gainesville

Tired of chain restaurants you can find on any street in town? The locally owned and run stone fired pizza and homemade inspired pastas at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza aren't the makings of a typical pizza shack.

What to do on the Fourth

Jul 3rd, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

July is here and Independence Day is right around the corner.

Five Brunch Spots to Try in Gainesville

Jun 26th, 2012 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

It's brunch-time - where do you go and what do you eat? We made a list of some places we've visited in Gainesville.

UF Education Library Review in Gainesville, FL

Jun 25th, 2012 in Gainesville, & On Campus

Though your Gainesville apartment may be quiet and cozy for study time there are some awesome advantages to getting work done on campus. The University of Florida Education Library located at 1500 Norman Hall offers so much more than just books and journals.

Review: Bistro 1245

Jun 19th, 2012 in Eats, & Gainesville

It's a small place located on University Avenue just minutes away from the University of Florida campus - Bistro 1245 - the convenient lunch spot that features sophisticated dishes; but still meets a college student’s budget.

Thrifting in Gainesville: The Series

Jun 15th, 2012 in Gainesville, How To's, & Weekend

Cleaning your closet can feel marvelous. I think tossing items that have gone unworn for months alleviates angst and guilt; and gives you room to really see what you own and rekindle lost love for a one adored item.

Summer Job Interviews with Student Maid

Jun 13th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Local Events

Student Maid is hiring for summer and to make it easy for YOU we're hosting their interview sweeps on our complex. All week long from June 18th to 22nd you can stop at participating CMC communities DURING OUR OFFICE HOURS to interview for a position with this award-winning local company.

Union Street Farmers Market weekly in downtown Gainesville

Jun 1st, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & Local Events

The Union Street Farmers Market has been a staple to Bo Diddley Plaza since 1996. Vendors supply Gainesville residents with a plethora of fresh produce baked goods and all-natural eats at affordable prices every Wednesday from 4 - 7 p. m. - rain or shine.

Meet our new summer interns

May 16th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Orlando

After the awesome announcement as one of Gainesville’s Coolest Internships by INsite Magazine; we’re pleased to announce the newest members to Team CMC – the summer interns! These five picks made it from a long list of impressive candidates get to know a little…

Paul Simon Tribute Night in Gainesville

Apr 24th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Music

Last week Paul Simon's Graceland (Remastered) was re-issued for its 25th anniversary at Record Store Day.

Record Store Day: special releases in music this weekend

Apr 17th, 2012 in Gainesville, Music, & Weekend

Dust off your Crosley turntables! This weekend we're celebrating Record Store Day (held the third Saturday in April) an annual celebration of independent music retailers. This event is in its 5th year and brings together more than 700 US record stores and celebrated worldwide.

CMC is looking for Summer 2012 INTERNS

Apr 10th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We are actively seeking INTERNS to join our Social Media and Marketing department This internship is open to all applicants please note this is for SCHOOL CREDIT ONLY.

WIN tickets to Gainesville Fashion Week on us!

Apr 2nd, 2012 in Gainesville, & Local Events

CLICK HERE TO ENTER Our friends at Gainesville Fashion Week hooked us up with a two-pair ticket giveaway to their 2012 runway shows starting April 11th.

Awesome Life starts at CMC : Our day at the 2012 UF Off Campus Housing Fair

Mar 29th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

We ended the month of March at the University of Florida's 2012 Spring Housing Fair. Armed with our AwesomeLife swag #MadeinGNV hashtag and a bunch of mustaches; we unloaded at the Reitz Union ready for the swarm of students.

Resident Appreciation Day Four

Mar 26th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Our Day Four of Resident Appreciation Week is here - let's start with the sweet treats! Cupcakes ruled our Thursday events at The Courtyards and Spyglass.

Resident Appreciation Week Day Three

Mar 22nd, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Our Hump Day events should have been called Hot Day events since coincidentally most properties decided to take advantage of the blazing hot unseasonably warm Florida weather.

Resident Appreciation Week Day Two

Mar 21st, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Words can't express it. So we're going to highlight the "best of" CMC's Resident Appreciation Week Day Two - see our Day One kickoff here. Spyglass Apartments hosted a Build your own Sundae Bar at the clubhouse - check out the awesome video.

Resident Appreciation Week Kickoff on Monday

Mar 19th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

We kicked off Resident Appreciation Week today with a heavy line-up of events across our sites in Gainesville Orlando and Lakeland.

CMC Resident Appreciation Week Coming Soon!

Mar 12th, 2012 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Local Events, & Orlando

This year we're happy to announce an OFFICIAL Resident Appreciation Week taking place at our sites in Gainesville Orlando and Lakeland Florida! We could not be more pumped to celebrate our residents.

Free Bowling Nights on US

Feb 23rd, 2012 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Local Events

Every now and again we get an awesome freeber! From now until the end of March CMC residents can bowl for FREE at Alley Katz in Gainesville on Wednesday nights! And next Wednesday 29th - Team CMC is hitting the lanes...

CMC Design: From Concept to Creation

Feb 20th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We came up with a new ad campaign for the 2012 Santa Fe College Survival Guide as many of our apartments work for students attending Santa Fe College in Gainesville.

CMC Awarded Gainesville Community Partner

Feb 16th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Local Events

This month we were honored to receive one of the first awards from neutral7 design group.

Wine & Cheese Night at Lake Crossing

Jan 23rd, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Lake Crossing hosts an annual Wine & Cheese night for their residents and friends. Over the years it's grown into one of their pinnacle events and this year was no exception.

Pretty New Things to look at

Dec 21st, 2011 in Gainesville

We wanted to share some new design work that recently made it to our doors. Enjoy! We are pumped about the new look of our Super Social Flyers so residents and the community can find us online at: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Foursquare Foodspotting Google+ YouTube Flickr and more.

Deck the CMC halls with Holly

Dec 12th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Fa-lala-la-la. La-la-lala We're getting ready for the holidays across our offices like most of you may be doing at home.

Holiday Season Burglaries & Safety Tips

Dec 7th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Residents listen up! Each year around the holidays the Gainesville Police Department investigates multiple reports of residential and car burglaries in student populated areas.

CMC at the Business of the Year Awards

Nov 9th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

It's hard enough being in a competition but even tougher when that pool is filled with friends and business colleagues.

Movember - Changing the Face of Men's Health

Nov 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

OK Men. Let's talk! November means it's time for Movember . What the heck is Movember you ask? Movember is the month formerly known as November dedicated to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues.

LIVE from Lake Crossing...106.9KZY

Oct 21st, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Music

Are you one of those people who never wins anything? Me too. But not Sandy our maintenance Supervisor at Lake Crossing! Doesn't she look stoked! She entered Gainesville radio station 106. 9 KZY's Office Hero contest.

Review: Dim Sum at South Garden Chinese Gainesville

Oct 10th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Caveat: I'm going from the spelling my part-Cantonese grandmother gave me so please allow me some room for error here. If you've visited Chinatown in any big city then you know what the weekend holds in store for the hungry faithful.

CMC Sounds: Hood Internet in Gainesville

Oct 8th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Music

Probably the best mash up artists since... mash up. The Hood Internet is coming to town! Check out their tracks here and the Facebook event from Grooveshark & Garage Mahal.

National Coffee Day FREEBIE!

Sep 28th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Orlando

If you're a coffee lover you want to thank Heather at our office who just informed us that (tomorrow) September 29th is National Coffee Day. (Yup. Coffee Day).

4th Annual Lake Crossing Luau

Sep 19th, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Local Events

Last Friday we hosted the 4th Annual Lake Crossing Luau - our annual welcome meet and greet for residents at this property.

CMC Sounds: Get a Spotify account

Sep 15th, 2011 in Gainesville, Music, & Orlando

It's a great day in the CMC Socials department! New music lovers residents ligers and everyone else listen up. We're adding a new feature to our blog of awesome called CMC Sounds.

Residents Only: Online Rent Pay & Requests

Sep 12th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Some great news from our office this month and it makes a huge impact on our residents. We are in the process of rolling out some online improvements and wanted to share them with you.

Pocketbook Magazine Launch Party

Sep 10th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

This month we attended a launch party for Pocketbook Magazine - the newest addition to our print offerings in Alachua County. As the name may imply Pocketbook is a local bi-mothly publication for women with an interactive website to match.

CMC in 3D (without the glasses)

Sep 8th, 2011 in Gainesville, & How To's

3D is all over the place right? Books magazines movie screens (anyone see Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 3D this summer?)... so why not see your apartment in 3D? And we don't mean going out and buying a 3D television - simply check out our new floor plans.

Move In Day at The Courtyards

Aug 22nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Weekend

Move In Days usually suggest mass pandemonium. The frantic scramble of residents their friends and family fighting for dollies rallying for who gets the lightest carrying load. Long sighs of exhaustion and loud cracks of bones and joints at their peak.

CMC Apartments at UF Graduate Students Orientation

Aug 15th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & On Campus

This month we were thrilled to be invited to the University of Florida New Graduate Student Orientation expo. Our booth was included along with other great student organizations and members of the business community. It was really nice seeing the greater Gator Nation at this event.

Renovations at The Courtyards

Aug 1st, 2011 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

There have been lots of changes since we took over management of the property: the new website CourtyardsGainesville. com the new branding and signage and last but not least the new office/model decor which we've received great compliments on (thanks everyone!).

Resident Move Out Checklist

Jul 20th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

We're sorry to see some of you go but all good things must come to an end... maybe. That said we wanted to make sure you know how to make your apartment rent-ready and avoid any move-out charges.

Social Media Day Gainesville :: SMdayGNV

Jul 5th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

That was our hashtag this year on Twitter for Social Media Day 2011. Together with Tiffany Williams Events Manager at The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce we hosted the first ever Gainesville Social Media Day MashMeetup (what a mouthful!).

Follow the Gator Tracks to The Courtyards

Jul 1st, 2011 in Gainesville

As promised earlier this month we have made some changes to the branding of The Courtyards. The owner of the site came up with a great idea to brand the property and pay homage to the Gator Nation and students that live with us.

Social Media Day in Gainesville

Jun 24th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

If you read this blog regularly or follow us on Facebook or Twitter (heck even YouTube or Foursquare... ) then you know we LOVE Social Media.

Come see us at The Courtyards

Jun 16th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

If you've rumbled by Frat Row recently you may have seen lots of action happening around SW 3rd Ave and 13th Street. Well we're pleased to announce that we have added uber-student property The Courtyards to our portfolio of property managed sites.

Interested in Start Ups? Read this!

Jun 8th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

What makes a good start up? A really cool idea consumers can latch on to. What makes a really good start up? We think it's all about the personality behind the brand the ways they project their business and the conversations they have with users and consumers.

Get In Shape for Summer

Jun 6th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Weekend

Warmer weather is on our minds these days (minus the incredible smoke in the air - what's up with that?). We've talked about summer drinks and summer DIY projects.

Do it all at DO ART

May 26th, 2011 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Local Events, & Weekend

Let me preface this post with the statement: "I'm a craft nerd". A big time craft nerd. So when the opportunity rose to join some friends at Do Art - a ceramic pottery and mosaic studio in Gainesville - let's just say there's wasn't too much convincing on my end.

Gainesville Team Foodspotting

May 9th, 2011 in Eats, & Gainesville

You don't have to ask us twice to attend an eating event. In honor of one of our favorite apps - Foodspotting - we joined our friends from neutral7 design the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and Sanctuary Guest Suites Bed & Breakfast NYC at Cafe C for a Foodspotting First Friday lunch.

Fracture: Photo prints at their finest hour

May 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Follow us down this rabbit hole for a moment.

Review: Bento Cafe

Apr 8th, 2011 in Eats, & Gainesville

I've said it since college and I'll say it again. I think Bento Cafe is the best place for sushi in Gainesville. The best. Ever! OK you get the idea and it's not just because this was my go-to place in college for sushi.

And the iPad2 winner is...

Apr 1st, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Local Events

CMC Apartments is kicks off a season of promotions with an iPad2 giveaway! We took these nifty cards to the UF Housing Fair this March to drum up this promotion. The rules were simple. Complete the form on our blog. Wait. Win.

Buy tickets for Gainesville Fashion Week

Mar 28th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Local Events

By now you've heard CMC and Spyglass Apartments have joined the sponsor roll for Gainesville Fashion Week. The 2011 event runs Wednesday April 6th through Sunday April 10th in downtown Gainesville.

Love free stuff? We've got that too!

Mar 22nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & How To's

No one knows how to rock a Student Housing Fair like Team CMC! After our great run with our Orlando team at the UCF Housing Fair we've decided to reveal some of the goodies you can score at the University of Florida Housing Fair on Wednesday March 23rd (and beyond).

Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha March 26 -27

Mar 18th, 2011 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Local Events, & Weekend

Sunday March 20th marks the first day of Spring and what better way to kick things off than at the annual Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Gardens during March 26th & 27th. This is one of the all-time favorite events for Gainesvillians.

FREE GameDay Tees ON US!!!

Mar 17th, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Local Events, & On Campus

We're ponying up for the UF Housing Fair being held on Wednesday March 23rd at the Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus. Swag is being delivered to our office by the truckload! Here's a sneak peak.

Team CMC hands out the booty

Mar 9th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Pirate Booty that is. This March Huntington Lakes Hunter's Crossing and Lake Crossing (lead by our newest CMC-er BobbieJo) shook things up at the Shands Rehab for Kids Family Health Fair & Treasure Hunt. Did someone say pirate theme? That's our favorite.

Review: Zuzu

Mar 7th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

On Friday we hit the town and checked out Gainesville's newest fine dining restaurant - Zuzu. Zuzu has a great dining space and even nicer bar and lounge area further back (tell Eric at the bar we said hello!) so you can have dinner and drinks or Friday Night Cocktails with friends.

Who is Ester Green?

Mar 3rd, 2011 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Weekend

Do you know? I sure don't. But man! I want my hands on the nifty stencil. This graffiti caught my eye on my most recent visit to Luca's Pasta. You can see it from the parking lot just behind Luca's and Reggae Shack on University Ave and 5th Street.

President Obama at your High School Commencement

Mar 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, On Campus, & Orlando

Sounds unbelievable right? Wrong. It could actually happen with a little help from one of my favorite recording artists John Legend .

CMC at Gainesville Fashion Week

Feb 21st, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Though the event doesn't take place until April (Wednesday 6th through Sunday 10th to be exact) we have an exclusive sneak peak at the action for the fourth season of Gainesville Fashion Week! Yup. You read that correctly.

TEDxUF Talk at the University of Florida

Feb 18th, 2011 in Gainesville, On Campus, & Weekend

I’ll start by saying TEDxUF is an invitation-only event held annually at the University of Florida – but oh so worth it! We hope you’ve heard of the TED Talks – a collection of speakers performers and demos that cover anything inspiring creative entrepreneurial technologically groundbreaking fascinatingly strange incredulous discoveries…

CMC's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Feb 10th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

There's the age-old argument that Valentine's Day is just another gimmick created by the greeting card companies. The record industries to amp up sales with "limited release" cuts of sugary love songs.

Review: Luca's Pasta

Feb 7th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

Let's talk about the delicious things happening at Luca's Pasta on University Avenue in Gainesville. This place is great if you are a pasta lover! It's always fresh cooked to order and you can build your own bowl by combining their pasta types sauces meats cheeses and veggies.

CMC in the News!

Jan 29th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, & Orlando

What a surprise to open Saturday's D-section of The Gainesville Sun for a front page article on the mobile app and website Foodspotting and CMC's Marketing and Social Media Director Melanie.

Review: Sabore Restaurant, Town of Tioga

Jan 24th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

Three words. I love Sabore in the Tioga Town Center. It's flavorful delicious and good-looking - in order of my priorities of course.

Model Casting Gainesville Fashion Week

Jan 22nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Weekend

Did we mention that two of our CMC employees are volunteering this year for Gainesville Fashion Week? Check out Brittany in action here. The GFW team hit the University of Florida campus for a promo day this week.

We came, we spotted, we conquered

Jan 18th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

On Saturday January 25th we celebated World Foodspotting Day with some of our CMC friends at 101Downtown in Gainesville.

BOGO Salon Hair Deal at Avant Garde

Jan 18th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Weekend

Not quite Buy One Get One but just as good. We learned that Avant Garde Salon on W. University Avenue in Gainesville is doing something a bit special until Valentine's Day.

Getting Social with CMC

Jan 18th, 2011 in Gainesville

Have you checked out our CMC Corporate Site lately? We think it's super social and very fun to connect with but we'd love to hear your feedback. This site is geared for our corporate information so we broke down the highlights for you here: 1.

Take our Survey, we're making swag

Jan 14th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Today we are formulating a plan for an upcoming housing fair. While we always brainstorm for good takeaway ideas we thought we'd ask YOU.

Foodspotting: it's fun, useful and feeds the hungry

Jan 14th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Lately we've absolutely adored the iPhone app and website  Foodspotting - that allows you to share good food around you by uploading a photo of your meal.

Caught on the CMC Cameras

Dec 27th, 2010 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

What would December be without a "here's what we did" recap? This year we decided to go on a video-making frenzy. Such a frenzy naturally lead us to a call for talent. While we didn't get any Hollywood pros - we did get an overwhelming response from our friends interns and other.

Roommate matching on Facebook

Dec 23rd, 2010 in Gainesville

This year we worked with RoomBug to get some roommate matching off the ground. They created a cool app on Facebook that allows you to "preview" potential roommate candidates who have also showed an interest at the apartment community that you're interested in.

New Year's Eve dinner for $20

Dec 21st, 2010 in Eats, Gainesville, & Local Events

It's the last week before Christmas... but we're already thinking ahead to New Year's Eve and where the great dinner party deals are (call us opportunists).

Model Casting Call for Gainesville Fashion Week

Dec 6th, 2010 in Gainesville, How To's, & Local Events

Yes you read that correctly! Gainesville has a fashion week and it's in the fourth season running. Our friends from Gainesville Fashion Week just shared the news that they will be hosting a Model Casting Call on Sunday January 23 2011 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at the neutral7 design office.

New Look at Woodland Villas

Dec 3rd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Our Woodland Villas brochure was in need of a severe upgrade. Not a problem for the design team at neutral7. We took an outdated single color brochure and turned it into a sleek informative design with punchy colors. Here we stacked two together so you can see all the panels.

Freezing Temps Tips

Dec 2nd, 2010 in Gainesville, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Cold much? Freezing temperatures are in the North Central Florida weather forecast over the next week. To prevent damage to water pipes please follow the below steps to ensure water pipes do not freeze or break.

Carvings and Celebration Time!

Oct 29th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

Check out the awesome pumpkin of staffers at Spyglass Apartments carved? We dared them to do it thinking they would not be able to match the font... but it looks pretty sharp! Great job girls. We have great news at CMC Corporate.

You can wear orange for anything!

Oct 26th, 2010 in Gainesville, & On Campus

Well in this case Halloween and the Florida football so we're getting into the spirit at the office! You know in Gainesville we take any opportunity we get to celebrate something that's orange or blue and we wanted to share these two goodies.

Got your Cox newsletter yet?

Oct 25th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Well when you do you'll be seeing our very own Spyglass Apartments as the featured property! We're so honored to be chosen this season and got a chance to share some highlights on our socials team.

Freshman 15 Burger at The Swamp

Oct 21st, 2010 in Eats, Gainesville, & On Campus

After an awesome dinner last night at The Swamp with some colleagues from INsite magazine neutral7 Roombug and University House we were totally compelled to write this post.

Five Star Rating!

Oct 20th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This week we announced our kickoff with Five Star PIzza - we have some cool things in the works but we wanted to share the good news with a few residents across our properties.

Keep management off your tail with Petiquette

Oct 20th, 2010 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Got pets? Here are some bullets and a snazzy video on Petiquette featuring our friends at Sit Means Sit North Central Florida Start at the Vet Dogs and cats need spaying or neutering - especially if you live in close proximity to other animals.

Saturday Freebies at Red Mango

Oct 19th, 2010 in Eats, & Gainesville

So our friends at Red Mango invited us (and when we say "us" we mean Team CMC along with all you fabulous residents) to a new product launch at their shop on SW 34th Street in Gainesville.

That's Amore...

Oct 18th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

To borrow a line from Dean Martin... when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie (funny to us because it's also the theme behind UPS's new logistics ad campaign - but we digress ahem).

Hey, we know that face!

Sep 30th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Guess what we just got from our friends at The Gainesville Sun? The Oct/Nov issue of Gainesville magazine - 4 days before it hits shelves! Even better while we were thumbing through the Seen section we ran across The Grove Villas manager Rachel doing her part for Jerry's Kids.

PM's in the P.M.

Sep 27th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Snazzy name right? We were recently invited to an exclusive property manager event call PM's in the PM at Sharab Lounge in downtown Gainesville. The party was hosted by our friends at neutral7 design and SwampRentals. com.

WAKE UP! Brunch - Just in time for New Music Tuesdays.

Sep 21st, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This weekend we hosted a Brunch party with a twist at Spyglass Apartments. We teamed up with Colombia Records who were promoting the release of WAKE UP! the new album from John Legend and The Roots.

Football, Fashion and Fall!

Sep 7th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We're back after a long holiday weekend - aren't those the best? Not to mention the first weekend of college football and the first week of the fall fashion season. (We know... you're thinking "Where are they going with this? How are they tying in football and fashion?".

One little card = tons of local deals!

Sep 3rd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Deal-seeking shoppers and local booming business - yes that sounds like a great idea! We met Haydée M. Santana during the Spring 2010 season of Gainesville Fashion Week explaining her Tampa based e-business called LocalShops1. com that connects local businesses with shoppers seeking great deals.

College Colors Day 2010

Sep 1st, 2010 in Gainesville, & On Campus

So who's ready for school spirit? This Friday Sept 3rd is College Colors Day a national movement to get everyone in their alumni best. We'd love to see some pics if you participate! Post them on our Facebook Page. From CMC Blog Posts

Oh the wondrous age of technology!

Aug 30th, 2010 in Gainesville

This post goes out to our pal Mike Whaling of 30 Lines. We dug up this old chestnut last Friday while decorating for the Lake Crossing Cookout... stood in a moment of shock before ripping over the covers of this book.

Lake Crossing Cookout a success!

Aug 30th, 2010 in Gainesville

We held one of our last events for the summer on Friday - the 3rd Annual Lake Crossing Cookout. We switched it up this year previously it was a luau but we partnered up with our Millhopper Beef O'Brady's to make it a cookout (OK OK so maybe it should have been Irish themed...

Come one, come all to the Lake Crossing Cookout!

Aug 19th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

(We used the "Get Liei-ed" line a few months ago at Spyglass Apartments). This year we're happy to announce our partnership with Beef O'Brady's for the 3rd Annual Lake Crossing Luau .

Get $50 for referring a friend!

Aug 19th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We've heard this around the block but with The Gator Nation & Saints back in full swing next week - with both UF and SFC starting their Fall 2010 semesters - $50 extra dollars is nothing to sneeze at. It could buy...

What movie are you seeing this weekend?

Aug 13th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

From CMC Blog Posts Hey Residents - headed to the big screen this weekend? With lots to see we thought this was a cool deal. Swipe your Regal Crown Club card when you purchase tickets to see Eat Pray Love August 13th- 31st for your chance to win a $4000 gift card.

One Sweet Deal for Team CMC

Aug 12th, 2010 in Gainesville

So we hope you like frozen yogrt (from henceforth in this post will be referred to as fro-yo) because we're kicking off an exclusive deal for some of our Gainesville properties. We teamed up with Red Mango in Gainesville to do a special giveaway with CMC.

Rental Lingo - The Need To Know's

Aug 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

We thought in the spirit of moving season a little apartment terminology would go a long way. These definitions from Apartments. com might give you some more insight on what to expect when renting an apartment.

This week on CMC-TV...Move In's!

Aug 11th, 2010 in Gainesville

We wish we hosted real episodes. What great stories do you have to tell behind closed doors at the communities? (Wait... maybe you might want to check with the roommate before sharing!). We are welcoming new faces and returning friends to our properties this month.

LIFESouth's August Blood Drive

Aug 2nd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This week we're helping our friends at LIFEsouth Community Blood Centers promote their first blood drive for the month of August. If you don't already know the benefits of being a donor check out these great reasons to give blood.

Starting Monday with a BANG!

Jul 26th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

It's been a busy few days for the CMC family. Apartment turns are about to start we're knocking out some fresh new preview videos and new ad campaigns have begun their run.

No one on the corner has swagger like us

Jul 22nd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

From CMC Blog Posts We borrowed that line from M. I. A but for those that don't know corporate promotional material is called swag.

RTS plans route to SFC and GRA this fall!

Jul 16th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & On Campus

For those not too familiar with the acronyms we mean Gainesville Regional Transport Service is creating a route to Santa Fe College and Gainesville Regional Airport this fall. We think it's great news and a much needed service.

Alyssa Milano to Old Spice Guy 'One Hundred Thousand Dollars...muhaha!'

Jul 16th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We're heard that familiar line from Dr. Evil in the Austin Power spy series... but how about it coming from the always pop-culture current (not to mention stunning) Alyssa Milano.

Got Amenities? We do!

Jul 13th, 2010 in Gainesville

What's the closing decision for you when choosing an apartment? Most people would say location or rent...

Have you seen CMC TV yet?

Jul 12th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Well it's actually not on traditional broadcast TV but the Internet... a YouTube channel if you want to mince words. Either way we're loving it! Content all driven created and produced by us.

Why We Celebrate The Fourth

Jul 1st, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We heard about this great idea from our social media buddy Mike. He's started a collective project where the sky is the limit! (we LOVE those!) for those who want to think a little differently about the Fourth of July.

Happy Social Media Day!

Jun 30th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

And yes that title is for real. We had a tough time thinking what to blog about this morning. There are so many great topics and centerpieces in the world right now.

Finally! Flights from GNV to Mia

Jun 29th, 2010 in Gainesville, & On Campus

Well it took  a little while to get back here but it was a pleasant surprise to open this morning's Gainesville Sun and read their headline about American Airlines picking up service from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International.

Team CMC at the 2010 NAA Conference

Jun 28th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We're back from a fantastic trip in New Orleans. Team CMC headed west for the National Apartment Association Conference... in the sunny breezy and very interesting Warehouse/Business district of NO. We could bore you to tears and only talk about industry event...

Team CMC in The Big Easy

Jun 21st, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This week we venture off to New Orleans for the National Apartment Association Education Conference and we are excited! Four whole days of jazz flavorful dining enjoying warm summer breezes in French-style gardens... . OK OK so maybe not all that relaxing will take place.

Arbor & You...but also perfect for two!

Jun 17th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We spent some time at Arbor Apartments yesterday gathering some great decorating ideas.

We're HIRING!

Jun 16th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

From CMC Blog Posts You don’t see that phrase too often these days but Contemporary Management Concepts LLLP is hiring full time and part time positions and accepting applications NOW! We have immediate openings for: FT and PT Property Managers AC Certified Maintenance staff…

Videos Galore!

Jun 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This week we knocked out not one not two... but THREE videos on Lake Crossing. Phew! And of course now it's Friday and we're all spent for inspiration. You can see them and the rest of our vlog series on CMC-TV but here's a teaser for now.

Watch World Cup Games in Gainesville

Jun 10th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

When Coca-Cola changes their artwork on bottles and cans and Adidas goes global you know what's coming... El Copa Mundial... or in English... The World Cup! Everyone should experience a World Cup season in their lifetime; the fight songs unimaginable joy and heart-wrenching tears.

Lend a hand to a pet in need

Jun 10th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

After recently seeing images of birds covered in oil in the Gulf it left us wondering what could we do here on the home front. Then it hit us! Why not adopt a pet from one of the many animal shelters here in Alaucha County.

New downtown Gainesville restaurant

Jun 7th, 2010 in Eats, Gainesville, & Weekend

Let me start with a caveat. I've been to the Warehouse about four times now... and every time my meal is served the thought of taking pictures before diving into my meal leaves me so I apologize for the halfhearted images seen here. However once you try it you'll see what I mean.

First week in June...phew!

Jun 4th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

It's been a busy week for us social media nerds. This morning we learned that blogging can actually pay off. Not a new concept by any means... though if you speak to my parents that's a different matter entirely.

Superior Customer Satisfaction award goes to Hunter's Ridge!

Jun 3rd, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

Hunter's Ridge Apartments in Orlando received recognition for their outstanding customer satisfaction for 2010. Hunter's Ridge scored 4. 3 out of 5. 0 according to SatisFacts Research.

What a way to brand!

May 27th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We're all about trying new and fun branding/marketing tactics here at CMC. Today we had to give special mention to some awesome ones that caught our eye. Meet Petunia. She's a bulldog pup in need of a babysitter this July.

Paddock Club still asking for help

May 24th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Donations are still being accepted by our friends at Paddock Club. They are gathering items for the families affected by last Wednesday's fire. Here's what you can do to help: donate kitchen utensils and appliances like microwaves and toasters cookware glasses etc.

CMC's Week in Review

May 24th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Lots to talk about! Last week was so busy with different events at our properties as we gear up for the summer. Woodland Villas kicked things off with a pool party residents were able to relax Thursday evening enjoy some treats and prizes.

CMC helps with Paddock Club fire

May 20th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

A fire at Paddock Club apartments in west Gainesville is the reason why almost a dozen families need temporary housing today. Wednesday night fire erupted damaging 16 units on the property; Alachua Sheriff's Office says the fire displaced 20 adults and four children.

Lights, Camera, Action!

May 14th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This week we're having photoshoots at our Northwest and South side properties in Gainesville. We started on Thursday at Lake Crossing Hunters Crossing and ended the evening at Huntington Lakes.

Say hello to our newest social teammate!

May 14th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We're racking up interns this summer! Meet Tiffany she's our newest member to the team. From CMC Blog Posts Hi my name is Tiffany Langley and I’m a graduating senior at the University of Florida.

Celebrating the weekend.

May 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Lots of Mother's Day action over the weekend we hope you were able to spend some time with your loved ones and do something special for the mums in your life.

Meet our newest social teammate!

May 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We welcome Lauren to our social marketing team. She's been a resident liasion for a year at Spyglass Apartments and has great advice on what to look for when searching for the perfect apartment. From CMC Blog Posts Hi my name is Lauren Buffington.

Haircuts & Oil Spills

May 5th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

When natural disasters strike for some the first instinct is "What can I do to help?". Many times it's not that easy to give immediate relief but we found a way where you can: help out go green and include it in your normal life all at the same time. Intrigued? Then keep reading.

Ocala's Best Dressed Man.

May 4th, 2010 in Gainesville

Not the title you'd expect to read about on this blog; but over the weekend we had the thrill of meeting Ocala. com's multimedia producer Kamau Hosten and his lovely fiancé Heather. Turns out he's up for Esquire Magazine's Best Dressed Real Man contest...

We're on Swamp Rentals

May 4th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Have you heard of SwampRentals online? It's this awesome super-interactive site that hosts a beginner's guide to Gainesville with cool videos photos nav screens and "what to do's" put together by our friend Pete Zimek and 352 Media.

Graduation Weekend

Apr 30th, 2010 in Gainesville

Otherwise known as the busiest weekend in Gainesville where if you aren't part of the festivities...

Upper Westside Wins Big!

Apr 29th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

This April the City of Gainesville Beautification Board recognized CMC community Upper Westside in their 2010 Apartments and Condominiums category.

Ever been inside Upper Westside?

Apr 26th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We hope so but just in case we wanted to give you a virutal tour so you can see what Upper Westside looks like from... well the inside. This CMC community in midtown is Gainesville's newest apartment complex.

Gators Batter Up!

Apr 23rd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

As we're prepping for Midnight Pancakes at Spyglass Apartments tonight we took a little "batter break" to do some wild and crazy pancake-variation recipe hunting... and came across this little piece of amazing-ness from blogger Delishyourdish.

Spyglass Apartments Midnight Pancakes

Apr 23rd, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

(The title says it all right?) We had a blast cooking up pancakes for our residents last night luckily no batter injuries to report! Thanks to all our Spyglass residents that came out (about 100 of you). We hope helped you beat the last night cravings. See pictures from last night's event here.

Fashionista Alert!

Apr 19th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

We were pleased to be invited to the Grand Opening of Mesh Boutique this Saturday. From Mesh Opening They are new to the Union Station store lineup in Downtown Gainesville; and recently showed some of their collection at this spring's Gainesville Fashion Week.

Join the Cause!

Apr 19th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Remember the blood drive at Bridgelight last week? Check out these great reasons why giving blood is a quick and easy idea to help those who need it most. (not to mention yummy sandwiches or cookies!).

Luau off the checklist.

Apr 16th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

What a night! This Thursday we headed to Spyglass Apartments for their year-end luau and definitely felt as if we were on Island Time. It was a relaxing easy night... hanging out poolside with residents snacking on some great treats listening to music and watching the sun go down...

Every Drop Counts!

Apr 15th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

For one lucky resident at Bridgelight at least! Here's the winner from Wednesday's Blood Drive. Her prize is $100 off her rent. Can't help but smile about that! From Bridgelight Blood Drive From Bridgelight Blood Drive

Get Lei'd at Spyglass Apartments!

Apr 14th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Craving that warm tropical breeze? Spring weather is in the air in North Central Florida and you can get into the swing of things Thursday April 15th at the Spyglass Apartments Luau! Your friends at Spyglass Apartments are hosting a fun year-end poolside bash with music and goodies from…

We want your blood!

Apr 14th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

If you're near the Southwest side of town this Wednesday 14th stop by Bridgelight Apartments (also open to Napier Grant Residents). They're hosting a Blood Drive with a little help from LifeSouth from 4 -7p. m.

Census & Students - does this include me?

Apr 14th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & On Campus

We sensed some unrest with the 2010 Census and wanted to share some information with you. You may think you don't need to complete and return a census form because you only "rent" in Gainesville but here's the scoop.

Welcome

Jan 28th, 2009 in Gainesville, & Gainesville Apartments

Hi there and welcome to our brand new Blog. Thanks for visiting Contemporary Management Concepts. ~ Steven.