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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 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, May 7th at 6 p.m. with an evening reception on the grounds of Micanopy Historical Society Museum. A very special guest will be Dr. Neil Shulman, author of the book on which the movie was based. Other guests will include area medical professionals and Storm Roberts of WKTK Radio will be the M.C. 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. In addition to hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music and carriage rides, there will be a silent auction of movie memorabilia, sports collectables, and items from local merchants and artisans. Tickets for the Friday evening event are $45.00 per person and must be purchased in advance (the deadline for reservations is May 1st). Please fill out the form following "Sponsorship Opportunities" to make your reservation. Follow instructions provided on the form carefully. Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of Micanopy Doc Hollywood Days? Remember, proceeds will benefit Parkinson's Disease Research and Micanopy Chamber of Commerce. Please review the opportunities outlined on the form below. Then complete the form. Follow instructions provided on the form carefully. Click here to complete: Reception Reservations and Sponsorship Mail check and completed form to: For more information, contact us at info@micanopychamber.com or call 352.466.3327. SATURDAY EVENTS - May 8 Join us on Saturday, May 8th on Cholokka Boulevard, the town's main street as we re-enact the Doc Hollywood "Squash Day Parade". Our parade will start at 10:00 am Color Guard, Floats, bagpipers, custom cars, horses and riders, marching groups from the Micanopy area, and more. Don't miss the fun! |
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Micanopy's Doc Hollywood Days Annual Antique and Hot Rod Show will be held Saturday, May 8th after the Squash Day Parade. If you are interested in being a part of the Antique or Rod Show contact: Monica Fowler
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