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The Gainesville Sun

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Downtown Art Show, Tom Petty Weekend highlight Gainesville events

THIS WEEK Downtown Festival & Art Show The 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show returns to downtown Gainesville Nov. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring more than 200 local and national artists offering paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics and other works for purchase. The festival also features live music on four stages, dance and circus performances, food vendors, children's craft activities and community organization booths. The event is produced by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs and funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County. For more information, visit gainesvilledowntownartfest.net . Exquisite Corpse Art-a-thon The Gainesville Fine Arts Association has unveiled 13 collaborative artworks at the GFAA Gallery, 1314 S. Main St. Created during a 72-hour fundraising marathon, each piece was divided among three artists who received 24 hours to complete their section without seeing the others’ contributions. The finished works will remain on view through Nov. 21, when bidding in the accompanying silent auction closes. Proceeds will support the participating artists and GFAA’s nonprofit programming. Admission is free. For more information or to support an artist, visit gainesvillefinearts.org/art-a-thon . DanceAbout Classes Dance Alive National Ballet will offer free DanceAbout classes in ballet, modern, jazz

Gainesville, FL · 20h

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Swimming With Manatees Is Actually Allowed at These 7 Florida Springs and Rivers

One small corner of Florida’s Gulf Coast is the only place in North America where you can legally get in the water with wild manatees. I had to read that twice. Most of us grew up thinking these gentle giants were strictly a look-from-the-dock kind of animal. The secret...

Florida · 5d
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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 5d
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Ocala Star Banner

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Champions Restaurant

Marion County, FL · 8d

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 3d

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Hungry Drivers Are Going Out Of Their Way For The Crispy Pizza At This Hidden McAlpin Gem

Zero indoor tables. That’s the setup at one little north Florida pizza shop, and somehow it works beautifully. Every seat sits outside on a deck, so your pizza comes with fresh air and open sky. The menu doesn’t stop at pies, either. It runs through garlic knots, loaded subs, wings, salads, homemade pies, cakes, and real ice cream.

Mcalpin, FL · 2d

ocala-news.com

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I would like Krispy Kreme and Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant to come to Ocala

It would be wonderful to have a Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe nearby for everyone to truly enjoy FRESH Donuts daily rather than purchase the same donuts that are a week-old at local grocery stores. Great place to enjoy HOT donuts daily along with fresh coffee with friends in Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe before taking home some HOT FRESH Donuts. The nearest Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe is on 13th Street, Gainesville, FL.

Ocala, FL · 7d

Daily News

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Country Gentlemen among performers at bluegrass festival

The Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival has returned to Putnam County and has brought with it four and a half days’ worth of musical entertainment. The four-day festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 with a Veterans Day show that starts that evening and resume the afternoon of Nov. 12 and continue through the evening of Nov. 14 with a lineup headlined by Authentic Unlimited, Dailey & Vincent, and Volume Five.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Dunkin’® salutes military members on Veterans Day

Tomorrow, November 11, all active and retired military members can enjoy one free donut at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide as a small token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The post Dunkin’® salutes military members on Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 1d

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1 Confirmed, 2 Suspected Strangles Cases in Florida

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, one horse in Marion County has tested positive for strangles. Two additional horses are suspected to be positive, and 10 horses have been exposed. The affected horses are under an official quarantine. This is Florida’s 30th confirmed strangles case of...

Marion County, FL · 1d

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Gainesville Apollo Theater winner returns home for benefit concert supporting local history

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville musician who made history at New York City’s legendary Apollo Theater returned to his hometown to help raise money for a local cultural institution. Award-winning saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus headlined a benefit concert at Trinity United Methodist Church, with performances by the chorus 1,000...

Gainesville, FL · 3d

Ocala Star Banner

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Ocala spots are open

Which Ocala/Marion County restaurants are open for Thanksgiving 2026? Here's a list. Check with the restaurants for availability and up-to-date details. This list will be updated at ocala.com. Send updates to calendar@starbanner.com Holiday planning: Lots of good information here Market Kitchen and Bar inside Hilton Ocala : Thanksgiving buffet: Adults $73, seniors $68, children age 5-12 $30. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., reservations required, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. ocalaflevents.com/market-kitchen-and-bar-ocala/thanksgiving-buffet-ocala/ Braised Onion : Thanksgiving buffet, reservations required, 754 NE 25th Ave., Ocala, 620-9255, https://www.opentable.com/braised-onion Bob Evans: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thanksgiving menu, multiple locations, bobevans.com Cracker Barrel : Regular hours, with Thanksgiving meal served starting at 11 a.m., multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com Denny's : Open 24 hours, Thanksgiving menu, dennys.com Elevation 89 a t the Ocala International Airport. Reservations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Buffet. facebook.com/Elevation89 Francesco's Ristorante : Reservations required, 16770 U.S. 441 #608, Summerfield, 693-2008, francescosristorante.com Golden Corral : 2111 SW College Road, Ocala, 690-3020, goldencorral.com IHOP : Multiple locations, ihop.com/en Iron Skillet : 7401 W. County Road 318, Reddick, 591-1881 Mimi's Cafe: Three-course meal, $33.99. Reservations highly recommended, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, 291-8668, mimiscafe.com/locations/ocala Northgate Diner: Special Thanksgiving menu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required. 3541

Ocala, FL · 4d

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Dreamland Amusements brings rides, games and cirque to Marion County

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dreamland Amusements was host to the annual I-75 Flea Market Fair from Wednesday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 4121 NW 44th Ave., Ocala. Dreamland Amusements visits multiple counties every year sporting vendors, food tricks, rides and live performances. Guests had the opportunity to explore...

Ocala, FL · 8d

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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 15d

ocala-news.com

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Bravo Supermarket replacing former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores

A new Bravo Supermarket will soon replace the former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores. Located at 6841 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala, the new grocery store is situated within the Crystal Square shopping plaza. Site photos shared by local resident Vana Force show exterior renovations on the building are...

Ocala, FL · 4d

The Florida Times-Union

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Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and animal welfare-related news. The Jacksonville Humane Society will waive adoption fees for Petco Love’s national pet adoption weekend Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The society will have about 100 adoptable pets available at its 8464 Beach Blvd. location and at Petco, 1514 County Road 220, Fleming Island. All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. Additional fees may apply. To view adoptable pets, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt . • Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services . Shelly is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 7165). She's confident, fun-loving and enjoys making friends. She has "team captain" energy: If there's a group of dogs nearby, she'll step up and supervise the operation. You'll find her leading the pack, setting the agenda and making sure everyone follows the rules she just invented. Mr. Mo Mo Man is a 3-year-old, 9.8-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 9163). He is sweet and shy and likes to

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

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Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

Gainesville, FL · 5d

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Raised Rowdy 2027 Tour Dates: Treaty Oak Revival Leads First Florida Stop

The Raised Rowdy Tour presented by Old Row will launch February 26-27, 2027, at Post Farms in Newberry, Florida, near Gainesville. Treaty Oak Revival and Dexter & The Moonrocks lead the first announced lineup. Presale begins November 12, with upcoming ticket information here at Country Music On Tour. Peachtree Entertainment...

Newberry, FL · 2d

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37 years of kindness turned this Florida drive-thru worker into a local legend. Now she’s headed to Netflix

From serving generations of families to inspiring a community-wide celebration, Sighle Williams' story is the focus of the upcoming documentary "One Last Order." A Florida woman who spent 37 years serving customers at a local drive-thru received a retirement farewell that few could have imagined. Now, her story of everyday kindness is heading to Netflix through a documentary that captures the remarkable impact she had on her community.

Gainesville, FL · 5d