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The town of Micanopy served as the setting for the movie "Doc Hollywood". Micanopy was established in 1821, and incorporated in 1889. In 1881, Micanopy was described as a settlement of 600 people, with schools, churches, hotels, stores, a grist mill and a cotton mill. Today, Micanopy's Historic District encompasses 38 buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Indian Mound is on the local Historic District and the State Master Site File. Any tour of the town's shops and historical sites begins at the Museum, housed in the Thrasher Warehouse on Cholokka Blvd. Micanopy is located between Gainesville and Ocala, just 1 mile east of I-75 (exit 374), or just west of the flashing amber light on US 441. As depicted in the movie "Doc Hollywood" starring Michael J. Fox, doctors who serve rural communities possess rare and special qualities. In an effort to recognize and honor rural practitioners, the Micanopy Area Chamber of Commerce has planned a two-day event to commemorate the 1991 film and honor a true "Doc Hollywood." The setting for the events will be historic Micanopy, Florida, where "Doc Hollywood" was filmed! The proceeds from the weekend event will go to support the Micanopy Area Chamber of Commerce, Parkinson's Disease research at the University of Florida, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. It was in 1990, while shooting the film "Doc Hollywood, that Michael J. Fox started displaying symptoms of early-onset Parkinson's Disease. |
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The week-end festivities will kick off on Friday, April 1st at 6 p.m. with an evening reception on the grounds of Micanopy Historical Society Museum. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the "Doc Hollywood Award" to a Florida rural medical practitioner who personifies the spirit of the movie. There will be a catered buffet dinner, libations and silent auction to raise money for Parkinson's Research. Special musical guest Don David Trio. The Master of Ceremony will be Bob Williams of WCJB TV20. Tickets for the Friday evening event are $50.00 per person and must be purchased in advance (the deadline for reservations is March 26th). SATURDAY EVENTS - April 2nd Please Join us for a Fine Arts Show and Music all day. Please contact Monica Fowler with any questions. Monica Fowler |
