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Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property

At the November 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission introduced a new Assistant County Manager, approved a letter asking the School Board for a track at Citizens Field, and authorized the County Manager to begin negotiations to purchase the Old Terwilliger property from the School Board. The post Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 1d

The Gainesville Sun

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‘Super slammed’: Brewing Thoughts sees surge after Streatery opens

Less than a week after the city’s long-awaited Streatery opened, downtown coffee shop Brewing Thoughts has already felt the effects, with its co-owner describing business as “super slammed.” With a blanket of stars overhead and strands of dimly lit orange and blue string lights illuminating the plaza, several Gainesville city commissioners, officials and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler cut the ribbon Nov. 6, ending a more than six-year wait for a project first conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand outdoor dining. The Streatery, which stretches along Southwest First Avenue between Southwest Second Street and South Main Street, converts the former roadway into a walkable pedestrian plaza with overhead string lighting, new landscaping, enhanced tree canopies and upgraded stormwater drainage infrastructure. Construction crews began fencing off sections of Southwest First Avenue on April 13. The Nov. 6 ribbon cutting marked the end of nearly seven months of construction and the completion of another effort to create more pedestrian-friendly spaces downtown. Businesses along the Streatery include The Bull, Loosey’s, Capone’s, Nest + Nibble, Lor Kebab and Brewing Thoughts. Brewing Thoughts co-owner Titan Wojciak, a UF electrical engineering student, told The Sun on Nov. 9 that he and his girlfriend and fellow

Gainesville, FL · 2d

Ocala Gazette

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District scales back drought restrictions in North Florida

The St. Johns River Water Management District, which includes Marion County, is reminding residents that landscape irrigation is now limited to once per week during Eastern Standard Time and announcing a modification to water shortage restrictions in portions of its service area following improved drought conditions. Effective immediately, the district...

Marion County, FL · 1d
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centralfloridalifestyle.com

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Marion County Organization Expands Food Assistance to Serve 500 Veteran Families Each Month

For veterans facing food insecurity and housing instability in Central Florida, access to reliable meals can be an important first step toward rebuilding stability. Veterans Helping Veterans of Marion County is expanding that support, now providing food assistance to approximately 500 families each month through its partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Marion County, FL · 23h
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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 · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Eat Like It Matters: Thanksgiving Edition to be held on Nov. 14

Thanksgiving Edition brings fresh food, live music, and a turkey giveaway to GRASSROOTS PROVISION + RELIEF KITCHEN on Saturday, November 14 The post Eat Like It Matters: Thanksgiving Edition to be held on Nov. 14 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

mainstreetdailynews.com

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Alachua County approves changes to West End Planned Development

Alachua County purchased 75 acres of the former West End Golf Course in May 2024 for $3.8 million to develop it into a community park. The West End Planned Development amendments change the property use from golf course to community park and allow various recreational activities. Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler was...

Alachua County, FL · 1d

cigardojo.com

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CI Stores Become CFW Donation Centers

Operation: Cigars for Warriors (CFW) is expanding its partnership with Cigars International. Under the new agreement, all of Cigars International’s physical store locations will become CFW Donation Centers. The Ocala, Florida nonprofit says the move is part of a larger strategy to reach a milestone of 2 million cigars...

Ocala, FL · 2d

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North Central Florida honors veterans at community events

Communities across North Central Florida commemorated Veterans Day on Wednesday, recognizing the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The Ocala Preserve Veterans Corporation, otherwise known as TOPVETS, organized a Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The ceremony, scheduled from 10...

Ocala, FL · 1d

ocala-news.com

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I believe a new gym in Marion Oaks would benefit seniors and the entire community

So, along with the new Publix on 484, I also hear a new Walmart? That’s great, but as a resident around the curve off 484 next to the county building and trails head, we need to travel quite a ways to get to our closest Planet Fitness. We really need a Planet Fitness here in Marion Oaks.

Ocala, FL · 16h

WCJB

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Veterans Day events happening around North Central Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Veterans Day events will be going on all around North Central Florida on Wednesday. Here are some events that will be going on. Marion County Public Schools 20th student-led event. Students and staff with Marion County Public Schools will host their 20th student-led event honoring veterans.

Marion County, FL · 2d