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Jake Slaughter, a Florida Gators All-American center, grew up in Sparr, a small unincorporated community in Marion County.

Slaughter's father, Jack, instilled in him a love for the outdoors and a strong work ethic.

Slaughter played high school football at Trinity Catholic, where he was coached by former UF quarterback John Brantley III.

After a challenging start to his college career, Slaughter became a first-team All-American in his junior season.

Highway 441 winds through rolling hills of horse and cattle farms as it crosses from Alachua into north Marion County.

Take a left on County Road 329 and you will pass North Marion High School, more cattle pastures and enter the town where Florida football All-American center Jake Slaughter grew up.

Sparr, with a pop

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