Tower Road Archives - Page 3 of 4

Alachua County Finalizes Plans For Tower Road

August 30, 2016 Transportation

Alachua County plans to start resurfacing the bumpy parts of Tower Road and the damaged sidewalks along it sometime in 2017, with the hope of easing traffic conditions. Alachua County Public Works’ plan of almost $4.5 million — called the Really Simple Plan for Tower Road — was approved by the county commission in August. It was first considered in …

Alachua County Expecting 10 to 15% Boost In Primary Vote

August 29, 2016 Government and politics

Alachua County typically has a 20 percent turnout for primaries but is anticipating a 30 to 35 percent turnout for Tuesday's.

SWAG Center Creates Community When Nobody Else Would

June 29, 2016 Health and Science, Racial equity

The SWAG Family Resource Center provides services to residents of poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Through educational opportunities, employment assistance and childcare programs, the non-profit organization helps communities that are bare of opportunity.

Alachua County Workshop Attempts To Aid Former Felons In Receiving Rights

December 4, 2015 Government and politics

A workshop at the Alachua County Library District called "Restoration of Civil Rights" helps felons regain rights like voting or holding public office. Volunteers with the program also aid in expunging records so that felons have a greater chance of finding a job.

Newberry Library Launches Reading Program With Therapy Dogs

October 30, 2015 Education

Reading stories to humans is fun, but reading to Beauregard the poodle might be more fun. Starting Oct. 30, the Newberry Library is launching "Books with Beau," where people can comfortably sit and read with the pooch.

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Inserts Art Into STEM Education

September 16, 2015 Education

"Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead" is a new series of after-school programs through the Alachua County Library District. They focus on teaching traditional STEM topics, science, technology, engineering and math through an art lens. The sessions will include topics such as graphic design, video game and film creation and mathematically inspired works of art. The program will begin Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the ACLD's Archer Branch.

Once Vilified, BP Now Getting Credit For Gulf Tourism Boom

May 25, 2015 Environment

The once vilified BP is now being commended for its efforts in helping to attract visitors back to the Gulf Coast. The oil company is spending more than $230 million in its efforts.

Therapy Dog Shadow Remembered By His Owner, Those He Helped Volunteering

March 20, 2015 Animals

A black Lab named Shadow died recently after more than a decade of therapy work at the Tower Road Branch Library. The Read With A Dog program will continue to be held every Wednesday afternoon, but Shadow will be missed by those who knew him.