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High Dive owner worries for future of Gainesville music scene after closure

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Another popular part of Gainesville’s nightlife is changing. After 8 years, The Social at Midtown announced on social media the bar “is ending” this weekend. The popular sports bar on West University Avenue posted on Instagram on Thursday that this weekend will be...

Alachua County Pets: Autumn, Bug, and Otis

The five-piece indie band, the Hails, announcedon Wednesday it will play High Dive’s last show on May 19th. The iconic downtown Gainesville music venue shared last week that it will be closing its doors and has 30 days to vacate the property for the new owners to develop the area.

Paige’s Kitchen: Jam On

One in three kissing bugs has Chagas Disease. Dr. Norm Beatty at UF Health in Gainesville recommends sealing your home off to the outdoors after the sun goes down.

International Workers’ Day being recognized across the globe

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Music lovers are reminiscing and staff are worried about what is next for them after more than a decade of concerts at a popular Gainesville venue. After serving as the venue for a variety of music and entertainment for 13 years, the owner of the High Dive in downtown Gainesville says his business is being forced out because of redevelopment in the area. Many fans and people associated with the venue are now reminiscing on memories they’ve made there.

Livability has released its ranking of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” — and it features three key Florida cities. According to the study, these cities were analyzed based on economic, housing, transportation, health and education factors. The study used these measures to come up with a “LivScore” for each city on the list.

Bits of wisdom on selecting starter colors for bass—and understanding when to change. While fishing on Lake Yale, Florida tournament pro Eric Panzioni had caught a few fish on a bladed jig, but the bites became increasingly sporadic. Panzioni switched from a green pumpkin and trailer to golden shiner color scheme and the fish promptly responded with arm-stretching aggression. That one little adjustment made all the difference. Color isn’t everything, but some days it’s a big thing.

Starting on Wednesday, May 1st, The Flying Biscuit is serving delicious Chilaquiles and Churro French Toast. The post May specials for Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chilaquiles and Churro French Toast appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.