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Kendall Jenner Continues SEC College Tours by Promoting 818 Tequila in Gainesville Bars

(02/08/2024)

Kendall Jenner shook up Gainesville Wednesday night, promoting her tequila brand at Gator Beverage, The Social, and The Swamp Restaurant.

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Miracle on University: Christmas Pop-Up Bar Spreads Holiday Cheer

(12/15/2023)

Step into the magical world of festive cocktails and enchanting decor at Miracle on University! With professionally-crafted cocktails and holiday cheer, this pop-up bar promises to turn even the grumpiest Grinch into a merry reveler.

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Feast Without the Fuss: Alachua County Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

(11/21/2023)

Trade kitchen chaos for a stress-free Thanksgiving feast this year! From traditional turkey dinners to buffet delights, explore a diverse range of restaurants open on Thanksgiving.

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UF Concert Choir and Gainesville Master Chorale to Perform at Carnegie Hall

(11/14/2023)

The University of Florida Concert Choir, led by conductor Will Kesling, will perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City this December with their "Grand and Festive Choral Christmas Gala". Also joining them on this trip is the Gainesville Master Chorale!

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Partnership for Strong Families Hosts 9th Annual Superhero 5K Family Fun Run

(11/05/2023)

Step into your superhero shoes and join Gainesville's unforgettable Superhero 5K Family Fun Run! This event is more than just a race; it's a mission to find loving homes for children in North Central Florida.

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Fest Music Festival Returns for Another Year

(10/23/2023)

Every year, the city of Gainesville comes alive with the sounds of Fest, an annual multi-day and multi-venue music festival! The Fest celebrates its 21st year this October.

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Gator Growl: A Time-Honored Tradition and Today's Celebration

(10/05/2023)

Gator Nation's time-honored celebration, Gator Growl, takes center stage today at the Stephen O'Connell Center. The iconic event merges passion, pride, and tradition into a spectacular display of university spirit.

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Alachua Learning Academy Earns National Blue Ribbon Award for Education

(09/25/2023)

The Alachua Learning Academy has been awarded the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award for Education. This distinguished honor reflects this school's exceptional commitment to academic excellence as well as its positive impact on students.

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UFORA Apartment Complex Misses Deadline, Leaves College Students Stranded

(09/11/2023)

UFORA, a popular new apartment complex sought out by hundreds of college students, delays move-in and offers temporary solutions.

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The Swamp Restaurant Re-Opens For Business In Gainesville

(08/31/2022)

The Swamp Restaurant, a local fan favorite food spot for University of Florida students and alumni, is officially back in business.

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New Standards Proposed For Alachua County Landlords

(07/30/2022)

The city of Gainesville recently passed a new home inspection program into law, and now, Alachua County as a whole may be following suit soon.

 

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Sweetwater Square Celebrates Completion In Gainesville

(06/18/2022)

One extensive set of renovations later, and the community that was once known as Forest & Village Apartments at 3101 NE 15th Street in Gainesville is now officially Sweetwater Square- and better than ever.

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Gainesville called upon by Tampa for help with housing prices

(05/29/2022)

Earlier this month, Tampa City Council members came together in agreement: the cities of Gainesville and Miami were doing something right when it came to affordable housing. And they set out to determine what, exactly, that was.

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Mayor Poe Pushes For More Inclusionary, Less Exclusionary Zoning

(04/03/2022)

In his final stretch in office, one of the main goals of outgoing Gainesville city mayor Lauren Poe is a fairly simple one: to increase the inclusionary zoning and decrease the exclusionary zoning in the city of Gainesville

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Survey ranks Gainesville as a top 40 place to live in US

(01/02/2022)

Although superlatives are often rather subjective, say, such as "the best place to live," the sum of the data collected by a Niche.com survey suggests that Gainesville, FL is at least in the discussion.

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New student apartment complex coming to Gainesville

(11/25/2021)

A new student apartment complex is coming to Gainesville.

Landmark Properties, the Atlanta-based company that also built The Standard in 2016, is all set to build Haven 13 on Southwest 13th Street. The construction of the new student apartment complex is going to force the demolition of four Gainesville businesses, including The Sands Motel at 2307 SW 13th St., Habitat For Humanity's thrift store, Carrsmith Auto Repair and CarrSmith German Car and Volvo Specialist.

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Gainesville Housing Authority and partners team up to add more affordable housing

(10/14/2021)

The Gainesville Housing Authority has joined forces with the Gainesville Housing Development Management Corporation to construct an affordable housing project geared toward low income, elderly and disabled residents of Alachua County. The units come equipped with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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New terminal opens at Gainesville airport

(09/28/2021)

The Gainesville Regional Airport has long been said by locals to be in need of some renovations. At long last, those renovations have been completed- and the end result is a shiny new product that has Alachua County citizens raving.

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GHA breaks ground on new affordable housing project

(08/31/2021)

The Gainesville Housing Authority has broken ground on a new affordable housing project in the southwest part of Gainesville.

The Gainesville Housing Development Management Corporation teamed up with the Gainesville Housing Authority for the development of the project.

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Fanciest, priciest house in Gainesville up for sale

(07/11/2021)

The single most expensive house in the Gainesville area is now on the market.

Big Oak Ranch, a 60-acre property complete with a breathtaking aquatic scene, a built-in movie theater, and a two-story wine cellar, is up for grabs at $3.875 million. The property is located near Rocky Creek.

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