Local Living

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

Today, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida announced the launch of an emergency relief initiative to help sustain area nonprofits taxed by unprecedented strains on […]

Business

Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 19, 2020

We opened our doors for business on December 16th. We are a completely cage-free daycare and boarding business with grooming right on site. We have over […]

Inspiration

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]

Local Living

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 18, 2020

The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]

Local Living

High Springs declares State of Emergency

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]

Local Living

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Local Living

Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced via social media on March 17 that he will be declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Newberry. “This afternoon, […]

Local Living

Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Dogs Rule Owner Jill Davis is offering free transport of pups to her daycare center in Gainesville through May 1 in an effort to help out […]

Education

Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]

Business

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Suzette Cook

Mar 14, 2020

Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]

Local Living

Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 11, 2020

Arts4All Florida is proud to announce a partnership with Gilchrist County Public Schools. Arts4All Florida, a not-for-profit organization, coordinates a statewide My Art My Way artist […]

Local Living

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 10, 2020

Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]

Local Living

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]

Faith + Inspiration

Heading for home

Suzette Cook

Mar 8, 2020

It’s been a long time coming. Years of fundraising, planning and praying. A congregation that has more than doubled in the last five years is biding […]

Local Living

ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 7, 2020

Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]

Business

WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 7, 2020

Steve Grimes has worked in restaurants in Japan, Thailand, New York City, Jamaica and now Gainesville. At each stop, he’s embraced the local cuisine and taken […]

Local Living

ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 6, 2020

Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]

Local Living

CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 6, 2020

To all our Neighbors: Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]

Local Living

The mystery of Newnans Lake

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 5, 2020

Almost 20 years ago, a long drought exposed a treasure trove deep in Newnan’s Lake near Gainesville. At the bottom of the lake, a high school […]

Business

Palmetto & Pine: A place to balance work, education and childcare

Suzette Cook

Mar 4, 2020

Palmetto & Pine Owner Dallas Brown puts forth this mission: “To empower parents by creating a safe space to maintain a sense of self and productivity […]

Local Living

Shamrock McShane shaking it up with one-man Shakespeare show

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 4, 2020

About the Author Noel Leroux is the publisher of gainesvilledowntown.com, a website dedicated to covering all things downtown. His mission is to inform, entertain and engage readers with compelling […]

Business

Grove Street Farmers Market makes its debut

Suzette Cook

Mar 3, 2020

Chef Rick Welch is stoked about the new Grove Street Farmers Market which opened March 2 near the corner of NW Fourth Street and Tenth Avenue […]

Local Living

Making way for laughter

Suzette Cook

Feb 29, 2020

Stand-up comedian AJ Wilkerson tells the crowd at World of Beer in Tioga Town Center that he wears a turban to the airport and puts a […]

Business

Prum’s Kitchen brings savory flavor of Cambodian cuisine to Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 25, 2020

Bo Prum’s long journey to open a restaurant in downtown Gainesville began four decades ago on a perilous bicycle trip across Cambodia in pursuit of freedom […]

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

High Springs declares State of Emergency

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency

Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup

Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Heading for home

ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday

WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene

ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza

CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors

The mystery of Newnans Lake

Palmetto & Pine: A place to balance work, education and childcare

Shamrock McShane shaking it up with one-man Shakespeare show

Grove Street Farmers Market makes its debut

Making way for laughter

Prum’s Kitchen brings savory flavor of Cambodian cuisine to Gainesville

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