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For two years now, many local homebuyers have slowly been priced out of the housing market. Gainesville, and the nation as a whole, is currently in a seller’s market.
Read More »Gainesville’s seller’s market is pricing out homebuyers
Gainesville city commissioners are split on how to tackle municipal broadband
The city commission discussed three options for municipal broadband at a Thursday meeting. They include broadband as an amenity through fiber optic cable, as a public utility through wireless overlay or a private-public partnership between the city and a company.
Read More »Swamp City hosts medical marijuana event for veterans
Swamp City Gallery Lounge hosted nearly 100 veterans in collaboration with Veterans Research Group for a Night of Fellowship. The venue, located at 716 N. Main St., was founded in 2016 with the goal of using art, music, craft beer and wine to promote further discussions about cannabinoids.
Read More »A Gainesville record label is trying to empower independent artists
FARO, whose real name is Jamari Boothe, is one of seven artists signed to Gainesville record label Dion Dia.
Read More »The How Bazar emerges as a hub that uplifts small businesses
Founded in August 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the worker-owned co-op includes a clothing store, venue and night market. Her first time selling her earrings was at the company’s Jan. 14 grand opening.
Read More »The enfant terrible of Gainesville, how Tom Miller is shaping the underground art scene
He needs no one's approval. The Gainesville-based artist often makes lookers-on question if he's goofing off or making serious art.
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