Cedar Key History Museum reopens
Jun 12, 2020
The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]
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Cedar Key History Museum reopens
The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]
VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County
Jun 11, 2020
Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]
City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration
Jun 10, 2020
The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]
Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you
Jun 10, 2020
Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]
Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season
Jun 9, 2020
After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]
Theater returns to High Springs!
Jun 9, 2020
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]
Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend
Jun 8, 2020
Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3
Jun 8, 2020
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]
Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer
Jun 8, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]
Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans
Jun 4, 2020
Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]
Cade Museum reopening Friday
Jun 4, 2020
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience. The Cade will initially be open on Fridays […]
Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19
Jun 3, 2020
Each day at Legacy Park Summer Camp, campers will discover new skills, build self-confidence, make new friends,and feel a sense of achievement. Camp activities include art, […]
Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits
Jun 2, 2020
The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]
Alachua County Arts Council grants available
Jun 1, 2020
Alachua County artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations can apply for either a Mini (max. $500) or Major (max. $3,500) Art Grant between 8:30 a.m. on […]
Humane Society back on schedule
Jun 1, 2020
The Humane Society of North Central Florida has resumed its full schedule of spay and neuter services as of June 1st and is now back to […]
Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Celebration Pointe brings the entertainment back to Gainesville
Jun 1, 2020
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Toy Story 4! Come join us for a family friendly, […]
High Springs Brewing Company re-opening
May 29, 2020
The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]
The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents
May 28, 2020
The Second Installment of ABCs Of COVID-19 will air on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am, ET CNN and Sesame Street come together […]
Cade Museum reopening June 5th
May 28, 2020
The Cade will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience, since your safety and enjoyment remain our top priorities. The museum will […]
Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
May 26, 2020
It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]
For a change of pace and social distance, head back in time to the Ocala Drive In
May 22, 2020
Last night, my boyfriend and I decided to socially distance ourselves, yet go out and see a movie. Ocala Drive In, right off of 441, was […]
Busking for band equipment during a pandemic
May 14, 2020
For weeks now, P.K Yonge 7th grader Tyler Holt has been intermittently standing on a street corner on University Avenue across from the UF president’s residence […]
Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers
May 13, 2020
Even with above-average rainfall in April, abnormally dry conditions continue throughout much of the St. Johns River Water Management District. A full report outlining hydrological conditions […]
Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again
May 12, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]