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WUFT Weekender: Ninety Miles Project, Artwalk Gainesville, Spring Native Plant Sale

By Andrew V. Pestano and Emily Stanton on April 26th, 2013 | Last updated: April 26, 2013 at 11:43 am

Events this weekend: Ninety Miles Project, Artwalk Gainesville, Spring Native Plant Sale

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A homeless woman’s hope for a better future

By Chris Kirschner on February 8th, 2013 | Last updated: February 8, 2013 at 6:11 pm

One homeless woman in Alachua County speaks of her struggles, living environment and daily life.

Local | Tagged bo diddley plaza, homeless, Jennifer Watson, Occupy Gainesville | 1 Comment

Here are some area roads to avoid over the MLK holiday

By Matt Sheehan on January 18th, 2013 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

As a result of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday a few roads will be closed in the area.

Local | Tagged bo diddley plaza, detours, Gainesville, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MLK holiday, MLK road closures, Ocala, road closures, traffic, U.S. 441 | Leave a comment

Technical difficulties delay opening of downtown Gainesville ice skating rink

By Talia Medina on November 29th, 2012 | Last updated: November 30, 2012 at 7:15 am

Alachua County residents will have to wait until Monday before they skate at a downtown Gainesville ice rink.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, Local | Tagged Bar & Grille, bo diddley plaza, Gainesville, Harry's Seafood, ice skating rink, Midwest Display Inc. | 1 Comment

Sunday rally’s speakers encourage early voting

By Forrest Smith on October 29th, 2012 | Last updated: October 29, 2012 at 3:17 pm

The Political Action Committee for the African American Accountability Alliance hosted the Empowerment Sunday rally at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. The rally focused on the importance of early voting. Speakers included Georgia Congressman John Lewis and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.

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Annual Latino festival offers food, resources

By WUFT News on September 14th, 2012 | Last updated: September 19, 2012 at 11:34 am

The Chamber of Hispanic Affairs in Gainesville is hosting the 11th annual Downtown Latino Festival Saturday. The festival, which is free to the public, will begin at noon in the Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville.