Local Living

County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 31, 2020

David Baldacci’s thriller “Walk the Wire” and Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal “How to Be an Antiracist” topped the Alachua County Library District’s 2020 checkout lists. In total, library patrons borrowed […]

Local Living

Sing in the New Year at Depot Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 29, 2020

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Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]

Business

Country Kitchen in Newberry to close Dec. 29

Suzette Cook

Dec 24, 2020

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Country Kitchen owner Lajuanna Jones’ favorite order to serve up is a concoction she calls Tony’s Slop. It’s a combination of a choice of meat, hash […]

Business

The gift of memories is right at your fingertips

Suzette Cook

Dec 23, 2020

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If you click on your photo library and start scrolling through the images, it probably won’t take long to see a reminder that 2020 was a […]

Government + Politics

Marion County Sheriff’s Office keeps “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 22, 2020

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Some things are pandemic-proof. The deputies at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition last Thursday by purchasing gifts for […]

Government + Politics

Alachua police keep “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 21, 2020

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Some traditions are pandemic-proof. The officers at the Alachua Police Department kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition this weekend by purchasing gifts for kids, […]

Local Living

A brief stroll will lead you to namesake visitors of Manatee Springs State Park

Suzette Cook

Dec 16, 2020

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A few months ago, the 800 feet of boardwalk leading out to the Suwannee River lookout pavilion at Manatee Springs State Park were off limits. But […]

Local Living

November’s good news: No drought conditions, aquifer in high ranges

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 15, 2020

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An extreme range of dry conditions in inland counties to very wet coastal counties in October demonstrated how fickle Florida’s seasonal rainfall patterns can be — […]

Business

High Springs Downtown Holiday Shop & Art Walk coming this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 14, 2020

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Downtown High Springs merchants will present the 2020 Holiday Shop & Art Walk on Saturday, December 19th from 11am to 6pm throughout historic downtown High Springs. […]

Faith + Inspiration

Singer Daryl Mosley to appear at Oak Dale Baptist Church in Newberry on Sunday

Suzette Cook

Dec 11, 2020

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Singer songwriter Daryl Mosley kicks off his first tour since releasing his first solo album “The Secret of Life” on Pinecastle Records with a performance at […]

Government + Politics

Mayor Marlowe announces first annual Newberry Christmas Lights Contest

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 10, 2020

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Listen up, Christmas decorating fanatics, I am proud to announce the first annual Christmas Lights Contest! Here is how it will work: over the next two […]

Local Living

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo asks visitors to ‘Protect Our Flock’

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 9, 2020

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The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is welcoming visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except holidays, but asks that visitors keep in mind […]

Government + Politics

What’s Good? Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau wins the “Henry Award”

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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Alachua County is pleased to announce that the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) “What’s Good” weekly event guide received the state’s highest honor, the […]

Business

High Springs, Lake City ranked as top 10 healthy housing markets in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 3, 2020

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It’s been challenging, but the real estate market in Alachua County and all of North Central Florida has remained stable despite a pandemic that is now […]

Local Living

All Aboard: Kirby Farm Christmas Train ride brings on the joy when we need it most

Suzette Cook

Dec 1, 2020

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Hot cocoa, a vintage Ferris wheel, busy elves wrapping gifts, wafts of steam rising above a 100-year-old locomotive, boiled peanuts, fresh made cotton candy, a magic […]

Local Living

COVID -19 Quarantine postpones Chief Theatre opening of Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

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The Chief Theatre was scheduled to re-open December 4th with the live production of Robin Hood and His Merry Men. Unfortunately, in these uncertain times, the […]

Local Living

The Chief Theatre presents Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

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The Chief Theatre has had a long struggle since its doors were forced to close in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thanks to […]

Government + Politics

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

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The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

Local Living

Meteorologist Jeff Huffman to make cameo appearance in local play

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

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Gainesville Playwright Michael Presley Bobbitt calls it a Thanksgiving miracle. Bobbitt commented on his Facebook page that he made a request for WUFT and Florida […]

Business

Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

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Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]

Business

Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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Walt Disney World announced on Nov. 20th that park hopping will start again on Jan. 1st, 2021. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, “Starting Jan. […]

Government + Politics

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

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Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]

Local Living

The most magical time of year begins this month at Disney with new entertainment experiences, special dining options and more

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

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LAKE BUENA VISTA – A reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney […]

Local Living

Rainy October in coastal areas while inland counties were dry

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

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An extreme range of dry conditions in inland counties to very wet coastal counties in October demonstrated how fickle Florida’s seasonal rainfall patterns can be — […]