FOOD & DRINK
Rodent droppings found: State temporarily closes Gainesville restaurant
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...
Zaxby’s to celebrate opening of newest Gainesville location
Zaxby’s will hold a grand opening of its newest Gainesville location on Monday. The store, located at 7300 W. Newberry Road off the I-75 Newberry exit, will host a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The new store, owned and operated by Shaun Morris, Boris Ochsenius, Blake Fletcher and Cotton...
Huddy’s Escape to open in Gainesville
Huddy’s Escape is set to open on May 15 in Gainesville. The new horror genre escape room will be located at 209 NW 75th St. “Our thrilling new escape room experience is set to open in Gainesville, marking a significant milestone after a 10-month journey,” said Huddy’s Escape owner and co-founder Adam Tencza. “Our team behind this high-end venue is eager to unveil their creation to the community with its first game called ‘Jacobs Nightmare,’ anticipating the joy and excitement it will bring to residents of Gainesville and beyond has us pumped.”
Take Mother’s Day to-go
$10-$20 Pomodoro Cafe’s Italian menu first came to Gainesville over 30 years ago. Open regular hours on Sunday, Pomodoro Cafe will be offering a special Mother’s Day menu. Did you forget to buy mom flowers? She’ll get a complimentary rose with her meal. Location: 9200 NW 39th...
Horse Capital TV highlights Hennessey Arabians
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The next generation of great Ocala racehorses are being raised right now on a 93 acre farm in Marion County. On this week’s Horse Capital TV, we’ll show you how some of them are living on one of the state’s ‘top horse’ farms.
Sandy Back Porch performs on May 11 at the Historic Matheson House
On Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., don't miss the Sandy Back Porch playing bluegrass on the porch of the Historic Matheson House The post Sandy Back Porch performs on May 11 at the Historic Matheson House appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
What's Happening: World Tree Kangaroo Day and 'Fire and Ice' performance
WORLD TREE KANGAROO DAY: It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No — it’s a tree kangaroo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea. The zoo will host a family friendly celebration of World Tree Kangaroo Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild. Zookeepers will be out in full force to give keeper talks, introduce attendees to some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors, and host tree kangaroo-themed crafts and games. Tickets are only available at the gate the day of the event. All credit cards, cash, checks and Apple/Samsung Pay are accepted. Tickets are $10 for general admission; $6 for ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, active military and veterans, teachers, police, firefighters, first responders, EMT/EMS, health care workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID; $3 for Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to four total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children); and free for ages 3 and younger, SF Students, staff and retirees (with current SFID), and zoo members. The Santa Fe Teaching Zoo is located at 3000 NW 83rd St. For more information, visit sfcollege.edu.
Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays' concert, 'SpongeBob Musical' and more
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Crooked Counsel will perform ’60s and ’70s rock. Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Richy Stano...
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