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Outdoor ceremony at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor ceremony at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Thomas Center banquet table set up
Thomas Center banquet table set up
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Cocktail hour set up
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Best West Plus Gateway Grand entrance
Thomas Center buffet table set up
Thomas Center buffet table set up
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UF Hilton Entrance
Outdoor set up at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor set up at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor reception at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
Outdoor reception at the Sweetwater Branch Inn
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Banquet set up
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Best West Plus Gateway Grand
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  • Hampton Inn Downtown

    101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 352-240-9300

    Located in downtown Gainesville, our hotel is steps from world-calss museums, natural wonders, local art and enterntainment as well as intriguing cultural and historical locations.

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  • Holiday Inn University Center

    1250 W University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 352-376-1661

    Holiday Inn® Gainesville University Center hotel is located adjacent to the Unversity of Florida, next to shops, restaurants, boutiques and easy access to downtown and several close attractions.

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  • Howard Johnson's Express Inn

    3820 SW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32608 352-371-2500

    This chalet styled Inn has been remodeled and sits on lovely grounds featuring mature trees and a volleyball court.

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  • Homewood Suites by Hilton

    3333 S.W. 42nd St Gainesville, FL 32608 352-335-3133

    Homewood Suites by Hilton is an upscale all-suite hotel right off the I-75 highway surrounded by great restaurants and Gainesville attractions.

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  • Hilton UF Conference Center

    1714 SW 34th St Gainesville, FL 32607 352-371-3600

    The hotel is situated on the Southwest corner of the University of Florida, close to the IACC Conference Center on campus. Is a great location to conduct business and be able to explore Gainesville.

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This town is perfect for meetings and events of all shapes and sizes.

Gainesville is big enough to logistically handle large groups and corporate functions, yet small and personal enough so everyone feels comfortable. Whether your coming to town for a wedding or a reunion, a business meeting or conference, a sporting event or associational gathering, we feel it's our job to take care of all the details. Maybe it's southern hospitably at work, or maybe it's just good business. Either way, our full service meeting spaces and our more unique venues combine to equal 200,000 square feet of total usable space. Use it however you wish.

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