Tag Archives: Downtown Gainesville

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.

Both sides of the struggle over the downtown statue of the Confederate soldier protested feet away from each other Thursday night. Over 100 people crowded at the foot of the statue with chants, talks and conversation over the statue's symbolism.

Protesters seeking to remove the downtown statue of the Confederate soldier spoke to city officials for the first time since the campaign began in late June. This is the first of several efforts that will go on over the next two weeks among protesters who call for the County Commission to take down the statue.

The vinyl records market has been revived. Business at local record stores has followed an upward trend with the resurgence of a younger audience.