Downtown Streatery To Host Holiday Markets
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown Winter Market Series. Area vendors, live music, art and wellness spaces will line SW First Avenue downtown from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. The market series continues through Jan. 25. “This...
With The MOMitor™ App, Florida Mothers Have Better Maternal Care Right At Their Fingertips
A program spearheaded by University of Florida physicians recently expanded to improve care for new mothers throughout the state, using tools they have right at home. Five years ago, a team of obstetricians and researchers at the UF College of Medicine launched MOMitor™, a smartphone app that allows new mothers to answer health screening questions...
United Way North Central Florida Awards $20,000 Grant to Aces in Motion Literacy Initiative
United Way North Central Florida (UWNCFL) has announced the awarding of a $20,000 grant to Aces in Motion (AIM). AIM is a dynamic, sports-based after-school program dedicated to youth development, where the majority of students are from ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. AIM is committed to supporting the whole child and their family—addressing...
2025 Arts Awards Nominations Due Dec. 29
Each year, the city’s Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board and the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust recognize individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts in our community. Past winners represent nearly two decades of Gainesville’s distinguished cultural leadership. Award winners are selected from nominations submitted each fall. Cultural...
Oak Hammock: The Benefits Of A Leed Certified Community
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is adding to its current 136-acre campus a new, LEED-certified, residential apartment building called The Canopy, which will include 56 new apartments. Construction began in August 2025 and is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2027. This development underscores Oak Hammock’s commitment to providing a sustainable, high-quality...
4,000 Students To Celebrate Uf’s Fall Commencement
Four thousand students are expected to graduate from UF this fall during the course of five commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Dec. 12-13. The first ceremony, celebrating 265 doctoral graduates, will be held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degree graduates for the...
Light Up Tioga 2025 at Tioga Town Center
This year’s Light Up Tioga benefits United Way North Central Florida. The event was originally planned for Saturday, December 6, but moved to December 13 due to weather concerns. Events begin at 5pm! The magical setup from ThemeWorks is back, so don’t miss your chance to take a picture on the rooftop with Santa, and...
Veterans Memorial Park to Host Community Engagement Meeting
Alachua County Parks & Open Space will host a community engagement meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the roller hockey rink at Veterans Memorial Park (7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville). The open-house-style event invites residents to drop in at any time to provide feedback on the future of the roller...
Uf Breaks Ground On Major College Of Dentistry Building Facelift And Overhaul
The University of Florida took a major step toward shaping the future of oral health, celebrating the groundbreaking of a multi-phase project that will completely reimagine the UF College of Dentistry building in Gainesville, funded by a historic investment from the State of Florida. Once completed, the project will add over 100,000 square feet of...