I live in Dunnellon .. And Yeh Gainesville is a hike but not one you can't get used too if you dirve it enough.. Someone told me there is a shorter route than going through Ocala to get to Gainesville and I am gonna check it out.. I recently moved here myself.. Sept 2003.. Its a small little town great fishing and very quiet.. I live right in the heart of the town it only has three stoplights! I can get you more info if you want.. The local Paper is called the Star Banner.. Everything you will need or do will be located in OCALA... which is a 20 mile drive. Pleasant little place so far... Give me a shout and perhaps I can help with info ... I am studying to be a CNA/PCT and then on to LPN..... and further... I have a long way to go to be a nurse but my being here and able to ask questions as I go along may be just what you need.. Dropped in here for info myself.. Always got my eyes open ... and a million questions.. Starr