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One Alachua County restaurant temporarily closed; another 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...
‘A legendary venue’: Gainesville’s iconic High Dive hosts final concert after 13-year run
After 13 years of sweaty punk shows, stand-up comedy and rock 'n’ roll, Gainesville’s iconic music venue High Dive has shut its doors for good. The venue hosted its last hurrah Sunday, an all-day event that featured a stacked lineup including The Hails, Madwoman, Sooza, Rohna and more local acts. “We are happy to...
High Springs Brewery to celebrate 55th Woodstock anniversary
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Woodstock at the High Springs Brewery on Saturday, May 25. The event, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., will include face painting, food trucks, Woodstock artifact photos and a quiz. Live bands will also highlight the event, including Louis Ortiz Band, Moon Dog, Little...
Final curtain call: High Dive’s swan song draws crowd of Gainesville’s music lovers
Excited murmurs came from the crowd as High Dive’s final show unfolded in a symphony of nostalgia and anticipation. On May 19, the historical hot spot for local music, High Dive, hosted a final show before shutting its doors for good. The last show at the popular venue came just three weeks after an Instagram post from the business announced its closing.
Iconic High Dive venue closes on a high note
On Sunday night, the iconic Gainesville music venue, High Dive, hosted its bittersweet, last showcase called “All Hail High Dive" before permanently shutting its doors. Starting at 2pm, music lovers shared laughter, tears and cheers while listening to eight musical acts celebrating High Dive’s legacy. Performing were Apex, Bli and the Miles, Buboy, The Hails, Madwoman, Rohna, Sooza and Quail Hollow.
Dealing with dogs’ ears | Pet Peeves
Do dogs need to have their ears cleaned? It is a question I am often asked. The answer is, it depends. If a dog has normal, healthy ears, no cleaning is necessary; but if there are signs of ear infection, yes, the ears would benefit from a good cleaning with the appropriate materials. Signs of ear infections include shaking the head frequently and scratching at the ears with the back leg. One also might notice a strange...
‘It’s okay not to be okay’: Fit2Run Superstore hosts mental health awareness 5k
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Employees with the runner’s superstore ‘Fit 2 Run’ hosted a ‘May Flowers Mental Health Awareness Month 5K.’. Runners of all ages were invited to walk or run the 3.1 miles to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Kimberly Santos, the store’s manager says it’s...
Hogtown Opry Returns to Gainesville
The brainchild of Gainesville entrepreneur Bill Killeen, Hogtown Opry returned to the University Auditorium on the University of Florida’s campus. As the house band this year, Patchwork opened the night with an original song, “My Heart Belongs to Florida,” and followed it up with a great set, covering traditional gems such as “Gold Watch and Chain,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Roses in the Snow,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” Missing their scheduled fiddler because of illness, Robert Bowlin filled in on a few numbers.
Fresh out of the kiln: the ceramic story of a colorful Colombian-born artist
On the outskirts of Gainesville, the homogeneous blur of suburbia can tend to disguise the lives of those it houses. Take a couple of right turns, and you won’t miss the teal, eclectic home of Soraya Sus. At the footstep of her door, a painted, ceramic Hamsa symbol greets...
"Room to Dance" to be presented at Santa Fe College in Gainesville
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Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs
When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach. Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a...
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