After traveling almost 1,000 miles in her RV to make the move from Dallas, Texas to Gainesville one week ago, 41-year-old SolAmor Ildefonso found herself at the Queer Maker’s Market at 4th Ave Food Park Tuesday. About 15 vendors – all of whom identify with the queer community – set …
Read More »City of Ocala celebrates Mobility Week
The Florida Department of Transportation and its partners are celebrating Mobility Week by highlighting public transportation options in the state. In Ocala, SunTran employees are showing appreciation to riders in a special way. Riders have the opportunity to receive gifts and learn more about how public transportation works for them. …
Read More »Ocala equestrian community raises funds and supplies for Southwest Florida community
Louisa Barton had no idea that one Facebook message would change the trajectory of her next few weeks. Immediately after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, Barton opened her phone up to a direct message from Kelly Moore, a member of the Ocala Equestrian Community. Moore reached out to get support …
Read More »Gainesville’s Pride Festival returns after a two-year hiatus
Bo Diddley Plaza filled up with colorful flags and smiling faces on Saturday from noon into the night for the Pride Festival.
Read More »Making Strides of Gainesville hosts breast cancer awareness walk
On Saturday, community members have the opportunity to walk and support breast cancer awareness at Celebration Pointe. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Gainesville, which is affiliated with the American Cancer Society, is hosting a free walk to raise awareness and support breast cancer patients and survivors. Opening ceremonies will …
Read More »Farmers prepare for cold weather in potential loss of crops
Farmers prepare for cold weather in potential loss of crops
Read More »Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service
(Quilting a diverse mosaic as beautiful as the community it represents) On Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center on 34th Street, the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild will be welcoming volunteers from the community to help organize homemade quilts, pillowcases, tote bags …
Read More »Alachua Conservation Trust hosts second annual Pride at Prairie Creek
Gainesville community members of all ages gathered on Sunday for a guided hike, wildlife demonstrations, and music performances at the second annual Pride at Prairie Creek. The event celebrated the LGBT community, especially those within the conservation field. Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) hosted the event at Prairie Creek Lodge in …
Read More »A celebration of light comes to Celebration Pointe
More than 1,200 people visited Celebration Pointe in Gainesville on Saturday to celebrate the Indian Festival of Light, Diwali, for the first time ever.
Read More »City of Gainesville plans to provide free sanitary products in public restrooms
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to move forward with a plan to provide free sanitary products in public restrooms across Gainesville.
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