Wellness That Works (Even During the Holidays)
How small, consistent habits help maintain balance all season long It is once again the time of year when holiday parties, family dinners, travel plans, and Santa’s cookies are jam-packed into the calendar. For many, this busy season becomes a reason to abandon healthy routines altogether. But for Rose Gleichowski, owner and founder of Gainesville-based...
Upcoming Track Season at the Sports and Events Center
Alachua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Indoor Track Season on the Jimmy Carnes Track at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, marking a major milestone for sports tourism, economic development and community impact in our region. The 2026 Indoor Track Season is expected to welcome an estimated 15,000 athletes over the...
UF Board Of Trustees Appoints Presidential Search Advisory Committee
The University of Florida Board of Trustees has named a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to guide the national search for the university’s next president. The committee brings together representatives from across the UF and State University System community, including trustees, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and external stakeholders. Members were selected for their breadth of experience...
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...