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Horseshoe Beach celebrates Labor Day with parade, ’80s party
HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (WCJB) -Labor Day weekend brought a parade, face painting and an ’80s-themed party to Horseshoe Beach as the community came together to celebrate the holiday. The celebration started with face painting for children before people lined up for the Labor Day parade. The event then moved...
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Gainesville High School alumna recognized as co-producer in nationwide release of “It Ends”
Gainesville High School alumna Carrie Carusone is now on the forefront of a Generation Z movie that was released nationwide Aug. 28. Carusone is the co-producer of "It Ends," a psychological, horror drama about four post-grads on an endless journey. The movie was partly filmed in Gainesville. Carusone said she...
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This Tiny Florida Town Is A Dream Destination For Vintage Book Lovers Who Love To Browse
Somewhere south of Gainesville, a town smaller than most high schools has quietly become a magnet for people who could spend an entire afternoon flipping through old pages. Fewer than 700 people call it home, yet its shady main street holds shelves stacked with used and rare books, along with antique shops that seem to stretch time.
Alachua Chronicle
Dance Alive’s “Meet the Dancers” event to be held on Sept. 25
Dance Alive National Ballet's "Meet the Dancers" event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 25 at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. The post Dance Alive’s “Meet the Dancers” event to be held on Sept. 25 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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GEEKS vintage toy store and bar to celebrate its first year with music festival
East Gainesville’s vintage toy store, bar and music venue GEEKS is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend with exclusive sales and a three-day music festival featuring local and touring bands. The celebration kicks off on Friday at GEEKS (2603 NE 17th Ter.) with a free show from The New...
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Season Kickoff with Steve Spurrier: Gators Online Show
Welcome to the Gators Online Show! For the 200th episode, legendary Florida coach and quarterback Steve Spurrier joins us for our season kickoff special. We open the show a breakdown of Florida’s depth chart, which released on Monday. The Gators have 14 new starters in the lineup. We share our takeaways from UF’s two deep on offense and defense. The depth chart includes some “or” designations and surprises. The HBC then joins the show from his podcast room at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Spurrier discusses new Gators coach Jon Sumrall, offensive ...
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UF Black Student Assembly celebrates culture at ‘The Gallery’
Hundreds of students gathered Friday evening for the Black Student Assembly’s welcome event, “The Gallery.”. Hosted inside and outside the University Auditorium by the Black Student Union, the event primarily served as a coming together for organizations serving UF’s Black student body through service, culture and interest groups.
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South of Gainesville, a 45-mile loop still runs on bison, wild horses, and old Florida
South of Gainesville, a 45-mile loop of old county roads still runs the way Florida did before the interstates cut the state into pieces. US 441 anchors it, threading through forested countryside, wetland prairies, and tiny towns where the population signs haven’t changed in decades. Bison graze open basin land.
Independent Florida Alligator
GainesvilleShows website travels back in time through the city’s music history
It can be hard to keep up with Gainesville’s ever-changing music scene. Each year, bands form and disband, and venues open and close. And, as documented on GainesvilleShows.com, even bands like The Beach Boys and Lynyrd Skynyrd have played in The Swamp. Created in 2021, the site offers a...
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Rock the Country draws thousands to Marion County
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Gainesville community gathers to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy with tribute and sing-along
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Heartwood Soundstage on Wednesday night for a community-led tribute and sing-along honoring the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton. Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, following a brief battle with cancer. Fans...
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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS AUG. 28-30: Rock the County, Home Improvement, Sober Brunch & More
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Enjoy a full weekend with live entertainment, food trucks, Latin dancing, a sober brunch, Pokemon card swapping and a Home & Garden Show. Yeah, that’s a buncha different things, but that’s just how we roll here in North Central Florida. Here are...
Ocala Star Banner
Rock the Country concert at Florida Horse Park set for Aug. 28-29
The two-day Rock the Country concert happens Aug. 28 and 29 at the Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. County Road 475, Ocala. Here's what we know: Which artists are performing at Rock the Country Ocala 2026? According to the promoter's social media and website, Brooks & Dunn headline the Aug. 28 ticket and Blake Shelton is at the top of the bill for Aug. 29. Also on Aug. 28: Lauren Alaina, Shenandoah, McCoy Moore, Dalton Davis, Sadie Bass, Connor Hicks and Emmy Moyen. Also on Aug. 29: Jon Pardi, Hudson Westbrook, Mark Chesnutt, Fox N' Vead, Ashland Craft, Joe Jordan, Kenny Whitmire and Callie Prince. Where can I learn about tickets? Visit rockthecountry.com/ocala-fl/#info for information about tickets, parking, camping, what to bring, and more. What will traffic be like near the Florida Horse Park? Law enforcement will be providing assistance as people access the venue. Expect heavy traffic near the horse park. What time will the music start? Is there a schedule for the performers? As of Aug. 26, an exact schedule could not be found online. Check facebook.com/rockthecountry for the latest. jross@usatodayco.com This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Rock the Country concert at Florida Horse Park set for