Ivan Perez says the city of Gainesville has given him a second chance at life. Perez is the chef and owner of Taino Roots Artisan Kitchen. He makes Latin Caribbean-style cuisine and has set up at local markets for a year now. After the effects of Hurricane Maria, Perez decided …
Read More »Trees on Tap: Tree Fest 2023 uses beer purchases to plant trees
Beers equal trees. That equation may not be taught in school but it is the Pythagorean Theorem for Elaine Jacobson’s upcoming event. “If you drink a beer, you are doing good,” Jacobson said. Solar Impact, Inc. is putting on its eighth annual “Tree Fest” event on April 22 from noon …
Read More »Florida is H2O: The Water State Festival looks to protect Florida’s springs
From a refreshing drink in the hot Florida sun to the makeup of every living thing, The Water State Festival hopes to show Floridians the pivotal role water plays in their lives. Play Hard Florida’s inaugural The Water State Festival will happen on April 15 from noon to 6 p.m. …
Read More »Strawberry festival helps rebuild an Ocala man’s life
As customers lined up to buy the high-demand strawberries from Plant City farmers, their purchases would be the foundation for someone’s new home and life. Over 10,000 people attended the ninth annual “Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival” at the McPherson Complex in Ocala on Saturday. Put on by Habitat for Humanity …
Read More »15 years of beer: Swamp Head Brewery celebrates its 15-year anniversary with Swamp Fest 2023
Swamp Head Brewery is putting on its annual event called Swamp Fest on Feb. 18 from noon to midnight. The event will feature live music, drinks and food and also celebrates the brewery's 15 years in business.
Read More »Egg shortage cracks down on Gainesville consumers and businesses
Gainesville businesses are feeling the pinch in the price of eggs, and now they're contending with an egg shortage caused by the bird flu.
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