Tag Archives: Downtown Gainesville

A Gainesville couple has launched a "food tour" of the downtown area, introducing participants to some of the city's restaurants while also educating them about the history of the city.

Shirley Bloodworth, 86, took her first ride with Uber as part of the Freedom in Motion program. The program was designed to help senior citizens get around town by using the Uber app for little to no fee.

Less Than Jake, a Gainesville-born punk-rock band popular since the '90s, played their annual Gainesville show on Labor Day weekend. Fans came from across the state and across the country to see the band.

The City of Gainesville partnered with ElderCare and Uber to create a new transportation program for seniors ages 60 and up.

Country Music Television's new docu-series “Gainesville” is set to air back-to-back episodes on Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. Some residents are worried that the show will not accurately portray Gainesville.

Physics Bus Gainesville is a new non-profit organization rolling into Gainesville this spring. It uses air dryers, microwaves and old projector TVs to raise the publics interest in science.

Off The Griddle is one of the food trucks in Gainesville that provide alternative dining options. Michael Musoke, owner of Off The Griddle, said the trucks cost between $20,000 to $100,000, which is less than it would to open and maintain a restaurant.

Florida’s tax-friendly laws and Gainesville's status as a college town makes it an attractive location for tech companies.

The fate of the Confederate soldier statue in downtown Gainesville remains undecided as residents urge decision-makers to consider the town's Civil War history. While some demand it stays in place, others argue for its relocation to the Matheson Museum.

A Tuesday Alachua County Commissioners meeting let residents voice their opinions on whether or not to keep the statue of the Confederate solider in downtown Gainesville. Some opponents of keeping the statue said that it was associated with slavery, while others in support of keeping it where it is said it is a symbol of history.