The pandemic had a great impact on these events. All the events had to be quickly turned into a virtual program when the pandemic came, but people who worked on the program still tried to make it impact on the community.
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Fresh Stop mobile market, Marion Senior Services and Florida Blue Key are combating food deserts with a grocery bus. The Fresh Stop bus serves fresh vegetables and fruits to seniors in low-income areas each month. “A food desert is a term that’s recognized by the USDA and it pretty much …
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McCarty Woods is saved from UF's development plans, but this isn't enough for local activists.
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Springs County boosters say yes. Local and state officials have their doubts.
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Items that can be recycled are cans, cartons, plastic bottles and tubs, but all must have their lids removed and thrown away.
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City staff have worked with botanists to select the tree species best fit to survive in Gainesville.
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