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Copper Monkey West in Jonesville announces closing date
JONESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Copper Monkey West in Jonesville announced they will be closing their doors on June 28. The announcement was posted on their Facebook page Saturday by restaurant owners. The location on University Avenue across from UF closed in 2017 after 37 years, and now the Jonesville...
9 Alachua 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. ...
‘Tha Cookout’ promises inclusivity, ‘vibes’ for Gainesville
Throughout the tranquil greenery of Cynthia Moore Chestnut Park and Clark Butler Nature Preserve, laughter and camaraderie echoed through the trees as Gainesville locals gathered for "Tha Cookout," a vibrant celebration organized by Ashlei and Malcom Askew. The June 16 afternoon event marked not only a celebration of Juneteenth but also a tribute to fatherhood and community spirit.
Last remaining founder at Mac's Drive-Thru in Gainesville hangs up spatula after 37 years
As Jon McMillan stood briefly late Friday morning in front of Mac's Drive-Thru, a customer playfully yelled from their car, "Hey, Jon, who's cooking my burger?" It's a new reality that regulars at the legendary Gainesville burger joint will have to get used to. McMillan, 61, the last of the restaurant's founders still...
Scientific fun for all ages available at Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps
Designed for children in grades K-6 and family members of all ages, these immersive weekend camps are designed to provide a memorable and inspiring experience for kids and adults alike. The post Scientific fun for all ages available at Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida-focused LGBTQ+ documentary screening binds audience in Gainesville
The audience experienced a mix of emotions during a screening of the new documentary “Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines” in Gainesville. It laughed when the Philadelphia-born Shoog McDaniel, one of the filmmakers, showed off their numerous tattoos after professing an extreme love...
Florida Museum to host Pollinator Palooza at First Magnitude
Share a pint with the Florida Museum of Natural History and Earth’s pollinator pals at Pollinator Palooza on June 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at First Magnitude Brewing Co. Kicking off national Pollinator Week with free plants, themed-beer, food trucks and organizations sharing information, this family-friendly festival raises awareness on the vital roles pollinators play in our environment, and what can be done to help them survive and thrive.
UF’s International Piano Festival brings musicians to campus for a week of lessons and performances
A lone pianist perched above a Steinway piano with his eyes shut. As his fingers flitted across the keys, hundreds of concertgoers leaned forward in their seats in search of what the music might tell them. The pianist, Evan Mitchell, performed for a crowd of hundreds at the UF School...
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